The pay scale fixed for librarian in Government organizations is as follows:

• Assistant Librarian: Rs. 15600-39100 with a Gross pay of Rs. 6000

• Library Assistant: Rs. 9300-34800 with a GP of Rs. 4200

• Junior Library Assistant: Rs. 5200-20200 plus a GP of Rs. 2400

• Deputy Librarian: Rs. 15600-39100 with a Gross pay of Rs. 8000

Along with this salary, government organizations also offer other facilities to the librarians.

Recent notifications for the post of librarian:

Recently some of the government organizations like Indian Law Institute, Indian Institute of Science Education & Research, Guru Angaddev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Staff Selection Commission of the Eastern Region and Indian Institute of Management invited application from candidates for the positions like library assistant, librarian, deputy librarian and junior library assistant.

Job profile of librarian in Government organizations:

Mostly when it comes to government organizations, librarians are mostly appointed by government-run educational institutions and so the main job of these library personnel would be to meet the library requirements of the students and faculty members of the organization. Most of the government organizations entrust the duty of purchasing the new arrivals keeping in mind the budget allocated to the library. Therefore, these personnel should be aware of the latest arrivals pertaining to the educational institution in which they are working. In the case of assistant librarians, they are entrusted with the duty of assisting the chief librarian.

Educational requirement for the post of librarian:

Government organizations look for candidates with UG and PG degree in library and information sciences. Therefore, to get job as assistant librarians in government organizations, candidates must have completed their Bachelor of Library and Information Sciences course and for the post of senior librarians, they must have acquired master’s degree in library and information sciences. Even some government organizations look for Ph. D holders in the field of library and information sciences. Some organizations like Indian Institute of Management look for librarians who have experience of working in a technical educational institution and candidates with sound knowledge of computer applications.

Age Criteria:

Government organizations look for candidates between the age group of 18 and 38 years for the posts like deputy librarian, assistant librarian and library assistant.

Scope of Librarian:

Nowadays, with the increasing demand for libraries in government and private educational institutions, institutions are always looking for personnel with specialized knowledge for efficiently managing their stock of books. Therefore, candidates with a degree in library and information sciences will sure be able to find job in government-run educational institutions.