CDS Trainee Library Assistant Recruitment 2026

CDS Trainee Library Assistant Recruitment 2026: Overview

Centre for Development Studies (CDS) is holding a walk-in recruitment for a Trainee Library Assistant at its K.N. Raj Library in Thiruvananthapuram. The engagement is a library traineeship, with training across the library's sections rather than a stated assignment to one section. You should be comfortable joining a learning-focused role that includes work in different shifts.

Service Conditions and Caveats

• Training period: The traineeship lasts one year. The notice describes this engagement as training, so you should assess it as a time-limited opportunity when planning your next move.
• Section exposure: Selected trainees receive extensive training across all sections of the K.N. Raj Library. The notice does not limit the training to one part of the library.
• Shift work: You will need to work in different shifts. This is an explicit condition of the traineeship and should be part of your decision about attending.
• Earlier attendance: If you attended the interview earlier, you cannot take part in this recruitment. CDS states this restriction directly in the notice.
• Travel costs: CDS will not pay TA or DA for attending. You will need to make your own arrangements for the journey to the campus.
• Conduct: Canvassing leads to disqualification. Keep your participation within the process described by CDS.

Application Submission Notes

The walk-in venue is the Conference Hall, Krishnan Building (Computer Centre), CDS, Thiruvananthapuram. Registration and certificate checks begin at 9.30 AM, with the interview scheduled for 10 AM. You will not be considered if you report after 10.30 AM. This reporting cut-off applies to attendance at the venue, so allow enough time to reach the correct building.