IISER Kolkata Librarian Recruitment 2026

IISER Kolkata Librarian and Deputy Librarian Recruitment 2026: Overview

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata (IISER Kolkata) is recruiting regular Librarian and Deputy Librarian staff at Mohanpur in West Bengal. These non-teaching appointments support an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, focused on education and research in basic sciences. The notice includes a disability reservation for Deputy Librarian, so check the conditions for the role you choose.

Posts and Disciplines

• Librarian: A Group A library position in the institute's non-teaching establishment.
• Deputy Librarian: A separate Group A library position at the same campus, carrying the disability reservation in this notice.

Service Conditions and Caveats

• Probation: Regular appointments begin with one year of probation, which can be extended. Confirmation depends on completing probation successfully.
• Reservation: The Deputy Librarian position is reserved for persons with benchmark disabilities in the listed categories: One Arm, One Leg, Low Vision and Hearing Impaired. Both positions appear as unreserved in the post table.
• Service rules: Your appointment follows the institute's Act, statutes, service rules and applicable government orders. New appointees come under the New Pension Scheme.
• Application entries: IISER treats your information as final. Incorrect details or hidden information can lead to cancellation, including after appointment.
• Recruitment changes: IISER may change, restrict or cancel the recruitment and may leave advertised posts unfilled. An invitation to attend does not guarantee an appointment.
• Interpretation: The English notice takes priority if language versions differ. Recruitment disputes fall under courts with jurisdiction over Kolkata.
• Communication: Keep your email address and mobile number active. Call letters arrive by email, while recruitment updates appear on the institute website.
• Representation: IISER has not authorised agents for recruitment. Attempts to influence the process can disqualify you.

Application Submission Notes

The online form must also reach IISER in hard copy. Send the downloaded application by speed post, registered post or courier to The Dean (Administration), Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata, Mohanpur, Nadia District, Pin 741246.

Mark the envelope APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF followed by the post name. Postal delays remain your responsibility, and a late hard copy can lead to rejection.

Serving staff in government organisations, autonomous bodies, public sector undertakings and government-funded research agencies should follow the notice's proper-channel provision. If you want to apply for both positions, use a separate application for each post.