IIMB Professional Assistant (Library) Recruitment 2026

IIM Bangalore has released notification for 1 Professional Assistant (Library) post on a contractual basis. Candidates with a Postgraduate degree in Library Science, Information Science, or Documentation Science can apply online. Last date to apply is 05 April 2026. Salary is up to Rs. 7.2 Lakhs per annum for experienced candidates.

IIM Bangalore Professional Assistant (Library) Recruitment 2026

The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB), one of India's top-ranked business schools and an Institute of National Importance under the IIM Act 2017, is hiring a Professional Assistant for its Library. This is a contractual non-teaching position based at the IIMB campus in Bangalore. Even candidates with less than 3 years of experience can apply — they will be considered for a Junior Professional Assistant role at a lower salary band. If you hold a postgraduate degree in Library Science and have hands-on experience with digital library systems, this is a strong opportunity to work in a world-class academic library.

Who Can Apply?

Professional Assistant (Library) — 3+ Years Experience:

• Qualification: You must have a Postgraduate degree in Library Science, Information Science, or Documentation Science from a recognized university or institute.
• Experience: A minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience working in a library is required.
• Skills: You must be proficient in computerized library services, including integrated library management systems, digital library platforms, and electronic resource management tools.

Junior Professional Assistant (Library) — Less Than 3 Years Experience:

• Qualification: Same as above — Postgraduate in Library Science, Information Science, or Documentation Science.
• Experience: Candidates with less than 3 years of post-qualification experience may also apply. They will be considered for the Junior Professional Assistant role.

Salary

• Professional Assistant (3+ years experience): Rs. 7.2 Lakhs per annum (approximately Rs. 60,000 per month), plus additional benefits.
• Junior Professional Assistant (less than 3 years experience): Rs. 5.8 Lakhs per annum (approximately Rs. 48,333 per month), plus additional benefits.
• Additional benefits are provided as per IIMB rules for contractual staff.

Application Fee

• No application fee has been mentioned in the official notification.
• You can apply free of cost through the IIMB online recruitment portal.

Selection Process

1. Screening of Applications: Your application will be reviewed against the eligibility criteria and experience requirements mentioned in the notification.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview or online interview to assess their technical knowledge and suitability for the role.
3. Document Verification: Selected candidates must present original documents and certificates for verification before the offer is finalized.

Note: IIM Bangalore reserves the right to modify the selection process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Key Responsibilities

As a Professional Assistant in the IIMB Library, your work will span across multiple library functions:

• Acquisition and Technical Services: Assist in collection management, metadata creation, fund allocation, and maintaining acquisition records.
• Electronic Resource Management: Organize digital collections, manage database subscriptions, create metadata using standard tools like SUMMON, and maintain A-to-Z listing of resources.
• Digital Library Services: Support faculty and students with literature searches, interlibrary loans, copyright assistance, remote access setup, and orientation sessions.
• Circulation and Patron Services: Handle stack maintenance, overdue notices, interlibrary loan processing, patron record management, and user queries.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official IIMB recruitment portal at fa-erno-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com (IIMB Careers page).
2. Search for "Professional Assistants - Library" under the Non-Teaching category.
3. Click on the job listing and read the full job description carefully.
4. Click "Apply" and create your candidate profile if you have not registered before.
5. Fill in your personal details, educational qualifications, and work experience accurately.
6. Upload your updated resume, photograph, and any other required documents.
7. Review all entries carefully and submit your application before 05 April 2026.
8. Save or take a screenshot of your submitted application for future reference.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 17 March 2026
• Application Start Date: 18 March 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 05 April 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced after shortlisting

• Assist in acquisition and technical services including collection management, metadata standards, and fund tracking for library resources.
• Manage electronic resource subscriptions, organize digital collections using discovery tools like SUMMON, and maintain database access listings.
• Handle digital library services for faculty and students, including literature searches, data retrieval from financial databases, and interlibrary loans.
• Prepare orientation sessions, training materials, and user guides for library patrons on using digital and print resources effectively.
• Monitor circulation services including stack maintenance, overdue notices, patron record updates, and fine collection processes.
• Work on copyright compliance, remote access configurations, and new technology evaluation for digital library platforms like DSpace and Dataverse.
• Follow established policies for collection development, ensuring alignment with institutional strategies and budget allocations.