INFLIBNET Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Scientist, Senior Assistant and More Posts

The Information and Library Network Centre (INFLIBNET) is an Inter University Centre of the University Grants Commission based in Gandhinagar. Under Advertisement No. 01/2026, it invites online applications from Indian Nationals for 3 unreserved posts: Scientist-E (Library Science) on deputation, Scientist-B (Computer Science) against a lien vacancy, and Senior Assistant/Office Assistant-II. The posts are at Pay Levels 13, 10 and 6 of the 7th CPC. The online application opens on 31 October 2026 and closes on 20 November 2026 at 5:30 p.m. The hard copy, with all self-attested enclosures, must reach the Centre by 30 November 2026 at 5:30 p.m.

INFLIBNET Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

About INFLIBNET Centre

The notice describes the INFLIBNET Centre as an Autonomous Inter University Centre of the University Grants Commission, with its headquarters at Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The Centre runs programmes to modernise libraries and information centres in universities, colleges, institutes of higher learning and R & D institutes in India using computer and communication technology. Its major programmes include ONOS, Infistats, INFED, Shodhgangotri, Shodh-Chakra, Vidwan, Vidya-Mitra, IRINS, NIRF and SOUL, along with several other national-level projects.

Vacancy Details

INFLIBNET Advertisement No. 01/2026 has 3 posts in total, recruited on a direct or deputation basis. All 3 are unreserved (UR).

The Centre reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of posts and to fill or not fill some or all of them.

Who Can Apply

Only Indian Nationals may apply. Qualifications must be from a recognised university, board or institution. Experience and qualification are counted as on the last date for submitting the online application (as amended, if any, on the INFLIBNET website).

Senior Assistant/Office Assistant-II

• Essential: A Bachelor's degree of a recognized university with at least second class with five years experience in the field of Purchase & Stores/Accounts/Establishment in a Univ./Govt./Autonomous Body/reputed private Firm.
• Desirable: (1) B.Com/M.Com; (2) Knowledge of Tally accounting software, PFMS, TDS/GST, Audit procedure/rules, Financial Statements.

Other Eligibility Conditions

• Where a post requires experience, only relevant experience gained after the prescribed qualification is counted.
• Relaxation or concession is as per Govt. of India rules/Bye-laws of the Centre, if any.
• A candidate with a foreign university's degree must submit an equivalency certificate issued by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) with the application.
• A candidate whose degree comes from a university that uses a grading system must give the equivalency criteria, or the formula or method, for converting the score into a percentage and Class/Division.
• A candidate whose degree, diploma or certificate is from an institution declared fake or de-recognised by the University Grants Commission, AICTE or another competent authority is not eligible for any post.
• A person dismissed by the Union Government, a State Government, a Local Authority, or a Government Corporation owned or controlled by the Central or a State Government is ineligible for appointment.

For the discipline-specific eligibility of each post, candidates should check the official INFLIBNET notification.

Pay and Tenure

The posts carry the usual allowances as per Govt. of India rules, as applicable from time to time. Selected candidates will be covered under the New Pension Scheme (NPS) only.

• Scientist-E (Library Science): This post is filled on deputation for a period of One year. Deputation will be as per the existent GoI Rules.
• Scientist-B (Computer Science): This post is notified against a lien vacancy. If the person holding the lien does not come back, the appointed candidate is likely to be continued and made permanent. If that person comes back, the appointed candidate will have to vacate the post.
• Senior Assistant/Office Assistant-II: Direct Recruitment.

At present the place of posting is Gandhinagar, Gujarat. However, selected candidates are liable to be posted for work anywhere in India as and when required.

INFLIBNET Recruitment 2026 Job Description

Scientist-E (Library Science)

The Scientist-E will be a senior member of a group of young library professionals. The group's work includes:

• interacting with and assisting the University Libraries in their computerization work;
• creation of machine-readable databases;
• organizing information services;
• conducting training programs for library professionals in computerized library operation;
• arranging seminars etc.

Scientist-B (Computer Science)

The Scientist-B will be a senior member of a group of young computer professionals. The group's work includes:

• development of various library related software packages;
• setting up of networking facilities;
• advising and assisting university libraries in computerization process;
• training the library professionals in use of computer etc.

Senior Assistant/Office Assistant-II

• drafting and noting;
• administrative and establishment matters;
• finance and accounts;
• purchase and stores matters.

How to Apply for INFLIBNET Recruitment 2026

INFLIBNET accepts only online applications. An application that was not made online, or whose printout with all testimonials does not reach the Centre, will be summarily rejected.

1. Fill in the online application on the INFLIBNET website between 31 October 2026 and 20 November 2026 (up to 5:30 p.m.).
2. Pay the non-refundable and non-transferable application fee of Rs. 1,000/- through SBI Collect to the bank account of the Director, INFLIBNET Centre. SC/ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and Women candidates are exempt, but must upload the relevant supporting certificate or document.
3. Applicants for Scientist-E (Library Science) must upload their APARs for the last five years with the online application.
4. Take ONE hard copy of the online application and attach legible copies of all self-attested testimonials, certificates and supporting documents.
5. On the envelope, write "Application No: ……" and "Post Applied for: ……". Write the sender's details (Name of Applicant, Full Address, Mobile No.) under "From".
6. Send the envelope by Speed Post / Registered Post / Courier only, addressed to: "Recruitment Cell", Information and Library Network Centre, Opp. NIFT, Infocity, Gandhinagar, Gujarat – 382007.
7. Make sure the hard copy reaches the Centre by 30 November 2026 up to 5:30 p.m., since this deadline includes postal processing days. The Centre is not responsible for any postal delay.

Each post needs its own online application and its own application processing fee. Send a separate hard copy for each post, with its own set of enclosures.

Candidates working in Govt./Govt. Undertaking/Autonomous bodies/Universities must forward their application through proper channel. If the employer is expected to cause a delay, they may send an advance copy with all enclosures directly. In that case they must submit a 'NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE' from their employer when the Centre asks for it, or they will be treated as not eligible.

Documents named in the notice

• Printout (hard copy) of the online application
• Self-attested copies of all testimonials, certificates and supporting documents
• APARs for the last five years (Scientist-E (Library Science) only)
• Certificate or document supporting a fee exemption (exempt categories)
• Latest caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC candidates), against a reserved post only, if applicable, as per Government of India rules
• AIU equivalency certificate (holders of a foreign university's degree)
• Conversion criteria or formula for the percentage and Class/Division (degrees awarded under a grading system)
• No Objection Certificate from the employer, when asked for (employed candidates sending an advance copy)

Selection and Interview

INFLIBNET may conduct a screening test, a written test, a skill test or an interview. Meeting the minimum eligibility does not by itself mean a call for the written test or interview.

• Shortlisting: Duly constituted Scrutiny Committee(s) may limit the number of candidates called for a screening test, written test or interview to a reasonable number. They do this on the basis of qualifications, experience and other criteria higher than the minimum prescribed. Only candidates shortlisted on the basis of qualifications and quality of relevant experience will be called.
• Call letters: Hall Tickets and call letters will be sent only to shortlisted or eligible candidates, and only by email. Candidates need a valid, active email ID. The Centre is not responsible for bounced emails or emails that land in a SPAM folder.
• Originals: Candidates must produce original testimonials, certificates and other documents at the screening test, written test or interview, or whenever asked.
• No TA and no date change: No TA will be paid for attending a screening test, written test or interview. No request to change the date of a test or interview will be considered.
• Medical fitness: The selected candidate will have to submit a medical certificate of fitness from the Civil Surgeon of a Govt. Hospital.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• If any document is missing from the hard copy, the application will be rejected without any communication to the candidate.
• An application sent without the required fee (where applicable) or without the necessary certificates or documents will be rejected.
• The Centre may verify a candidate's antecedents and documents at any time. If documents are found fake, or a candidate hid undesirable antecedents, his or her services are liable to be terminated.
• Canvassing in any form by or on behalf of a candidate will disqualify him or her.
• The Centre reserves the right to withdraw the advertisement partly or wholly. It may also change the terms and conditions as directed by the concerned authority / UGC / MOE / GoI.
• If an inadvertent mistake in the selection process is found at any stage, even after the appointment letter is issued, the Centre may modify, withdraw or cancel any communication made to the candidate.
• Any corrigendum, addendum or update will be published only on the Centre's website, https://www.inflibnet.ac.in/jobs/.
• In any dispute, the decision of the Director, Information and Library Network Centre is final. No interim correspondence will be entertained.
• Contact details printed in the notice: Ph. No. 079 232 68000; E-mail: [email protected].

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