GSSSB Assistant Librarian Recruitment 2026

About This Job

GSSSB is hiring 1 Assistant Librarian, Class-3 post under the Directorate of Technical Education, Gujarat. This is a Special Recruitment Drive for Divyang (PwD) candidates, and the vacancy is reserved for candidates with Low Vision (40-70%). If you have a bachelor's degree in Library and Information Science, basic computer knowledge, and knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi, you can apply online. The last date is 20 June 2026, and fixed pay is Rs. 26,000 per month for the first five years.

GSSSB Assistant Librarian Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Gujarat Subordinate Services Selection Board (GSSSB), Gandhinagar has released Advertisement No. 420/202627 for Assistant Librarian, Class-3 under the Director of Technical Education. The vacancy is meant only for the notified PwD category, so you should check the disability condition before applying. The selection process includes a single-stage objective exam and document verification.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Assistant Librarian, Class-3: 1 post
• Allowed disability group: Low Vision (40-70%)
• Recruitment type: Special Recruitment Drive for PwD backlog reservation

Important: GSSSB may increase or decrease vacancies, so use the official PDF as the final source.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• Degree: Bachelor's degree in Library and Information Science from a recognised university or equivalent qualification accepted by the Government.
• Computer Knowledge: Basic computer application knowledge as required under Gujarat Civil Services rules.
• Language: Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi, or both.

PwD Requirement

• Disability: Only Low Vision candidates with benchmark disability of 40-70% can apply for this notified post.
• Certificate: A valid disability certificate in the prescribed Form V, VI, or VII is required when asked.
• Gujarat certificates: Category and relaxation benefits are available only with valid Gujarat state certificates.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 18 years as on 20 June 2026
• Maximum age: 35 years as on 20 June 2026 before applicable relaxation
• PwD relaxation: General PwD male candidates get 10 years relaxation, general PwD women get 15 years, reserved PwD men get 15 years, and reserved PwD women get 20 years, subject to the maximum age limits in the notice.
• Government service: Gujarat Government employees may get age relaxation as per rules.

Salary

• First five years: Fixed pay of Rs. 26,000 per month.
• After five years: Pay Level-4 of Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 per month after satisfactory service and subject to rules.
• Allowances: Regular pay stage can include DA, HRA, and other Gujarat Government allowances as applicable.

Application Fee

• Divyang candidates: Rs. 400 examination fee
• Payment mode: Online only through Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or Wallet
• Fee payment deadline: 22 June 2026 (23:59 hours)
• The fee is refundable only to candidates who appear for the examination.
• No offline fee mode will be accepted by GSSSB.

Selection Process

Selection will be based on a competitive written exam and later document checking.

1. Written Exam (CBRT/OMR): Objective MCQ paper with Part-A and Part-B. The paper has 210 questions for 210 marks and a total time of 180 minutes.
2. Part-B Technical Paper: Questions will come from Library and Information Science as per the notified syllabus.
3. Negative Marking: For each wrong answer, 1/4 mark will be deducted.
4. Document Verification: GSSSB will call candidates from the provisional merit list, normally about two times the notified vacancies as per disability group and merit.
5. Final Merit List: Final selection will depend on exam marks, document verification, eligibility, and the notified PwD reservation conditions.

Sports and widow bonus marks may apply as per Gujarat Government rules where valid certificates are produced.

Exam date and call letter details will be announced later on the GSSSB website. Keep your application number, confirmation number, fee receipt, mobile number, and email active until the recruitment process is over. PwD candidates who need scribe or compensatory time should follow the instructions given in the official notice. Also match your disability group with the advertisement before final submission.

How to Apply

1. Go to the OJAS portal at ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
2. Open Online Application, choose GSSSB, and select Advertisement No. 420/202627 for Assistant Librarian, Class-3.
3. Click Apply Now and fill your personal, educational, category, and disability details carefully.
4. Accept the assurance, save the form, and note your Application Number.
5. Upload your photograph and signature in JPG format under 15 KB as per OJAS size rules.
6. Confirm the application to generate your Confirmation Number.
7. Pay the examination fee online before 22 June 2026.
8. Keep the application printout and fee receipt safely for exam and document verification.

Important Dates

• Online Application Start: 06 June 2026 (14:00 hours)
• Last Date to Apply Online: 20 June 2026 (23:59 hours)
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 22 June 2026 (23:59 hours)
• Age and Qualification Reference Date: 20 June 2026
• Exam Date: To be announced on the GSSSB website
• Admit Card: To be announced

• Assist in cataloguing, classification, and arrangement of books and reference material.
• Handle issue-return work, reader records, and day-to-day library counter service.
• Maintain accession registers, periodical records, and stock verification support files.
• Guide students and staff in locating books, journals, e-resources, and information services.
• Support library automation, digital records, and basic computer-based library operations.
• Prepare routine reports and follow Technical Education Department library rules.