National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Library And Information Officer Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official NITI Aayog website. The last date to submit the application form is 29-03-2026. In this article, you’ll find the NITI Aayog Library And Information Officer Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Offline application form.
NITI Aayog Library and Information Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview
Vacancy Details
Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification: Master Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a recognised University or Institute.
- Essential Qualification: Master Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a recognised University or Institute.
- Desirable Qualification: Diploma in Computer Application from a recognised University or Institute.
- Experience: Five years' professional experience in a library under the Central Government or State Government or Union territory Administration or Autonomous or Statutory organisation or Public Sector Undertaking or University or Recognised Research or Educational Institution.
- Desirable Experience: One year experience of computerising library activities in a library under Central Government or State Government or Autonomous or Statutory organisation or Public Sector Undertaking or University or Recognised Research or Educational Institution.
- (i) holding analogous posts on a regular basis; or
- (ii) with five years' service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis in level 10 of the pay matrix or equivalent in the parent cadre or Department; or
- (iii) with seven years' service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis in level 9 of the pay matrix or equivalent in the parent cadre or Department; or
- (iv) with eight years' in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis in level 8 of the pay matrix or equivalent in the parent cadre or Department; or
- (v) with nine years' service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis in level 7 of the pay matrix or equivalent in the parent cadre or Department
- The departmental Assistant Library and Information Officer in level-7 (Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400/-) in the pay matrix with nine years' regular service rendered after appointment thereto in the grade possessing at least Bachelor Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a recognised University or Institute and successfully completed in-house training of two to four weeks in the field of Library and Library Science will also be considered along with outsiders
Salary/ Stipend
- Level-11 (Rs.67,700-2,08,700) of the Pay Matrix
Age Limit (as on closing date of receipt of applications)
- The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation (including short-term contract) shall not exceed fifty-six years' as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
Important Dates
Selection Process
- The information furnished in the Curriculum Vitae duly supported by the documents in respect of essential qualification / work experience submitted by me will also be assessed by the Selection Committee at the time of selection for the post.
General Information/ Instructions
- Note 1.- The departmental Assistant Library and Information Officer in level-7 (Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400/-) in the pay matrix with nine years' regular service rendered after appointment thereto in the grade possessing at least Bachelor Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a recognised University or Institute and successfully completed in-house training of two to four weeks in the field of Library and Library Science will also be considered along with outsiders, and if the departmental candidate is selected for appointment to the post, it shall be treated as having been filled by promotion, otherwise, the post is to be filled by deputation (including short-term contract) for a prescribed period at the end of which the departmental officer will again be afforded the opportunity to be considered for appointment to the post.
- Note 2.- The period of deputation (including short term contract) including the period of deputation (including short-term contract) in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation or Department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed four years.
- Note 3.- The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation (including short-term contract) shall not exceed fifty-six years' as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
- The candidates who apply for the post will not be allowed to withdraw their candidature subsequently. Applications received without aforesaid documents or after prescribed date, shall be rejected.
How to Apply
- It is requested to forward the applications of interested & eligible officers in the enclosed pro forma through proper channel so as to reach the undersigned within 60 days' from the date of publication of this advertisement in employment news.
- While forwarding the applications, it may please be ensured that the particulars of the candidates are verified.
- The applications must be forwarded along with the following documents: (i) Proof of educational qualifications and experience (self-attested); (ii) Original/attested photocopies of the APARs for the last 5 years; (iii) Vigilance clearance certificate; (iv) Integrity Certificate; (v) No Major/Minor penalty certificate for last 10 years.
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