RU Director & Assistant Librarian Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Ranchi University is hiring 2 full-time contractual posts at the Institute of Legal Studies in Ranchi. The vacancy includes 1 Director and 1 Assistant Librarian, both under the self-finance scheme. You can apply by sending the prescribed application through Speed Post and also emailing a soft copy. The last date is 16 June 2026, and salary ranges from Rs. 57,700 to Rs. 1,31,400 per month depending on the post.

Ranchi University Director and Assistant Librarian Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts

Ranchi University has released a notification for contractual full-time engagement at the Institute of Legal Studies, R.U., Ranchi. The notification carries Memo No. RU/CVS/5813/2026 dated 30 May 2026, and the application window runs from 02 June 2026 to 16 June 2026. This is a focused legal education recruitment for senior academic leadership and library support in a law institute.

The Director post is treated as equivalent to College Principal, while the Assistant Librarian post follows BCI/UGC norms as adopted by the Higher and Technical Education Department, Government of Jharkhand. Both posts are UR category vacancies, and the Government of Jharkhand roster policy will be followed wherever applicable. The appointment is contractual, and reappointment or renewal can be considered based on satisfactory performance.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Director: 1 post (UR), equivalent to College Principal at the Institute of Legal Studies
• Assistant Librarian: 1 post (UR), for the Institute of Legal Studies library setup
• Total: 2 posts

Who Can Apply?

Director

• Qualification: You need a Ph.D. in Law.
• Experience: You should be a Professor or Associate Professor with at least 15 years of teaching or research experience in universities, colleges or other higher education institutions in Law.
• Norms: Eligibility follows BCI/UGC Regulation 2018 as adopted by the Department of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Jharkhand, along with relevant BCI norms.

Assistant Librarian

• Qualification: You must meet the Assistant Librarian norms under BCI/UGC Regulation 2018 as adopted by the Jharkhand Higher and Technical Education Department.
• Institution: The post is for the Institute of Legal Studies, Ranchi University, Ranchi.
• Recognition: All educational qualifications must be from recognised universities or institutes in India or abroad approved by UGC.

Age Limit

• Director: Age limit will be as per BCI norms.
• Assistant Librarian: Age limit will be as per BCI norms.
• The notification does not mention a separate numeric minimum or maximum age.

Salary

• Director: Consolidated monthly salary of Rs. 1,31,400, the minimum basic pay applicable under 7th Pay for College Principal-level contractual appointment.
• Assistant Librarian: Consolidated monthly salary of Rs. 57,700, the minimum basic pay applicable under 7th Pay for Assistant Professor-level contractual appointment.
• The notification describes these as consolidated monthly payments for contractual engagement.

Application Fee

• General / OBC: Rs. 1,500
• SC / ST / EWS: Rs. 1,000
• Payment mode: Account Payee Demand Draft from any recognised bank.
• Demand Draft in favour of: The Registrar, Ranchi University, Ranchi, payable at Ranchi.

Selection Process (No Written Exam Mentioned)

Ranchi University will select candidates based on UGC Regulation 2018 as adopted by DHTE, Government of Jharkhand, and the decision of the University. The notification does not mention a written exam.

1. Application scrutiny: The university will check whether your application, fee and supporting documents are complete.
2. Shortlisting: Ranchi University may limit the number of people called for interview based on the applications received.
3. Interview: The interview date for shortlisted candidates will be communicated through the Ranchi University website or registered mobile numbers.
4. Document verification: Original documents must be produced at the time of joining, and government/PSU employees must submit a valid No Objection Certificate at interview if not submitted earlier.

How to Apply

1. Download or use the prescribed format mentioned by Ranchi University for this recruitment.
2. Fill the form for the Director or Assistant Librarian post, as applicable.
3. Attach qualification documents, experience proof and the required Demand Draft.
4. Send the application through Speed Post to The Registrar, Ranchi University, Shaheed Chowk, Ranchi - 834001, Jharkhand.
5. Email a soft copy of the same application to rucvs.ranchi@gmail.com.
6. Make sure the hard-copy application reaches the Registrar on or before 16 June 2026 within office hours.

Important Dates

• Notification / Memo Date: 30 May 2026
• Application Start: 02 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 16 June 2026 within office hours
• Interview Date: To be communicated through Ranchi University website or registered mobile number

• Lead academic and administrative work at the Institute of Legal Studies
• Manage teaching, research, library or institutional duties linked to the selected post
• Coordinate with Ranchi University authorities on institute-level academic planning
• Keep proper records, reports and documents required for university review
• Follow BCI, UGC and Jharkhand Higher and Technical Education Department norms
• Assist students, faculty and institute staff with academic or library-related services
• Prepare for performance review because renewal depends on satisfactory work