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University of Kashmir Recruitment 2026: Assistant Librarian (09 Posts)

The University of Kashmir has officially released Advertisement Notice No. 03 of 2026 (Dated: 14-01-2026). The university is inviting online applications from eligible candidates for the permanent post of Assistant Librarian. This recruitment offers a Level 10 Pay Scale position.

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1. Job Overview

• Organization: University of Kashmir
• Post Name: Assistant Librarian
• Total Vacancies: 09
• Pay Level: Level 10 (Rs. 57,700 - 1,82,400)
• Job Location: Srinagar, J&K

2. Vacancy Details (Category Wise)

Category	No. of Posts	Post ID
Open Merit (OM)	03	PGD-AL-12
Scheduled Caste (SC)	01	PGD-AL-13
Scheduled Tribe 1 (ST-1)	01	PGD-AL-14
Scheduled Tribe 2 (ST-2)	01	PGD-AL-15
Backward Area (BA)	01	PGD-AL-16
OBC	01	PGD-AL-17
EWS	01	PGD-II-11

3. Important Dates

• Online Application Starts: 15th January 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 14th February 2026
• Last Date for Hard Copy: 20th February 2026

4. Eligibility Criteria

• Master's Degree: Must have a Master's Degree in Library Science, Information Science, or Documentation Science with at least 55% marks.
• NET/SET: Must have cleared NET/SLET/SET conducted by UGC or CSIR.
• Ph.D. Exemption: Candidates with a Ph.D. degree (awarded in accordance with UGC regulations 2009/2016) are exempted from the NET/SET requirement.
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of library computerization is required.

5. Selection & Shortlisting Process

If the number of applicants exceeds 20 per post, candidates will be shortlisted for the interview based on the following Academic Score (Total 100 Marks):

• Graduation: Max 15 Marks
• B.Lib (1 year): Max 10 Marks
• M.Lib (1 year): Max 15 Marks
• MLIS (2 years): Max 25 Marks
• Ph.D.: 35 Marks
• NET + JRF: 10 Marks
• NET Only: 07 Marks
• SET/SLET: 05 Marks
• Research Publications: 10 Marks (2 Marks per paper)
• Library Automation Course (6 months): 03 Marks

6. Application Fees

• Fee Amount: Rs. 1200/-
• Exemption: PWD (Benchmark Disabilities) candidates are exempted from the fee.
• Mode: Online Payment Only.

7. How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

1. Register Online: Visit www.kashmiruniversity.net and click on the "Jobs/Recruitment" link.
2. Fill Form: Complete the registration and fill in your personal and academic details.
3. Pay Fee: Deposit the Rs. 1200/- fee online.
4. Print Form: Submit the form online and take a printout.
5. Send Hard Copy: The printed form, along with self-attested copies of certificates, must be sent to the university.

Postal Address for Hard Copy:

Office of the Recruitment Section,
New Admin Block, University of Kashmir,
Hazratbal, Srinagar-190006, J&K.

Note: Superscribe the envelope with: "Application for the post of Assistant Librarian, Post ID [Insert ID], Advt Notice No. 03 of 2026".

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