CG High Court Library Assistant Recruitment 2026

About This Job

High Court of Chhattisgarh, Bilaspur is hiring 20 Library Assistant (Junior Judicial Assistant) posts in the High Court establishment. You need a Bachelor's Degree in Library Science from a recognised university to apply. The salary is Rs. 19,500 to Rs. 62,000 per month under Level-4 of the Pay Matrix. Your offline application must reach the High Court by 20 July 2026, 5:00 PM.

This is a good opening for candidates who want a stable court job and have library science training. Selection has two examination phases: a written test and a skill test. The official notification also gives the complete category-wise vacancy split, age rules, postal address and test syllabus.

High Court of Chhattisgarh Library Assistant Recruitment 2026 - 20 Posts

High Court of Chhattisgarh, Bilaspur has released Advertisement No. 03/2026 dated 19 June 2026 for Library Assistant (Junior Judicial Assistant) recruitment. The post is in Level-4 pay matrix, and applications are accepted only in the prescribed offline proforma. No online application portal is provided, so you must send the filled form by Speed Post only.

The post belongs to the High Court library and court establishment support side. The notification says the number of posts may increase or decrease, and appointment will follow the final outcome of the relevant Supreme Court matter mentioned in the advertisement. Reservation for SC, ST and OBC applies only to bona fide residents of Chhattisgarh; candidates from other states in these categories will be considered against UR posts.

Vacancy Breakdown

• UR: 10 posts, including 3 posts for women
• ST: 4 posts, including 1 post for women
• SC: 3 posts
• OBC: 3 posts
• Total: 20 posts
• Divyang reservation: 2 posts out of total vacancies are reserved for physically disabled persons as per the disability categories listed in the notification.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must have a Bachelor's Degree in Library Science from a recognised university.
• Nationality: You must be a citizen of India.
• Qualification date: You must have the required qualification on or before the last date of receipt of application.
• Character and fitness: You should have good character and be fit for appointment as per the conditions in the advertisement.
• Service candidates: If you are already in government/semi-government service, send the application through proper channel or attach an NOC issued after this advertisement.

Age Limit

• You should be at least 21 years old as on 01 January 2026.
• Upper age limit is 30 years for candidates who are not bona fide residents of Chhattisgarh.
• Upper age limit is 40 years for bona fide residents of Chhattisgarh.
• SC/ST/OBC of Chhattisgarh: Upper age relaxation up to 5 years.
• Women candidates from Chhattisgarh: Upper age relaxation up to 10 years.
• Government servants: Further relaxation up to 5 years in addition to available relaxations.
• Divyang candidates: Relaxation as per Government of Chhattisgarh GAD circular dated 27 September 2014.
• After all relaxations, maximum age should not exceed 45 years.

Salary

• Pay Matrix: Level-4
• Monthly Pay Range: Rs. 19,500 to Rs. 62,000
• Selected candidates will also get allowances as applicable under High Court/Government rules.

Selection Process

Selection will be made through an examination conducted in two phases. The High Court will first scrutinise applications and display the scrutiny list of accepted and rejected applicants on its website. Admit cards/call letters will be uploaded on the High Court website only.

1. Phase I - Written Test: 50 multiple-choice questions for 50 marks.
2. Phase II - Skill Test: 50 marks, based on practical library work topics.
3. Final Select List: Prepared from marks obtained in Phase I and Phase II.

The written test has no negative marking. To qualify, you need 50% marks if you are UR/OBC and 40% marks if you are SC/ST. Candidates who qualify the written test will be called for skill test in the ratio of 1:15.

How to Apply

1. Download the notification and application proforma from highcourt.cg.gov.in.
2. Fill the form on A-4 size paper in the prescribed format.
3. Paste a latest colour passport-size photograph taken on or after 01 January 2026 and self-attest it.
4. Attach self-attested copies of age, caste, bona fide resident, qualification and other required certificates.
5. If applicable, attach disability certificate or NOC from your employer.
6. Write on the envelope in bold capital letters: APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF LIBRARY ASSISTANT (JUNIOR JUDICIAL ASSISTANT).
7. Send it by Speed Post only to the Registrar General, High Court of Chhattisgarh, Bodri, Bilaspur (C.G.) Pin - 495220.
8. Make sure the application reaches by 20 July 2026, 5:00 PM. The Registry will not take responsibility for postal delay.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 19 June 2026
• Application Start: 19 June 2026
• Last Date for Receipt of Application: 20 July 2026 up to 5:00 PM
• Written Test Date: To be announced on the High Court website
• Skill Test Date: To be announced separately
• Admit Card: To be uploaded on the High Court website

• Handle library records, accession registers and catalogue entries
• Manage book issue, return and shelving work in the High Court library
• Assist officers and staff in finding reference books and legal materials
• Keep library materials arranged according to classification and cataloguing rules
• Use basic library management software for entries and record updates
• Prepare reports and maintain daily library registers as required