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The High Court of Gujarat has released Advertisement No. RC/B/1458/2025 for Direct Recruitment of Librarian & Librarian Cum Research Assistant positions. A total of 58 vacancies are available, inviting applications from eligible candidates. Interested individuals can apply online through the official HC-OJAS portal before the deadline. Find the complete details below!
📑 Vacancy Details
Here’s the post-wise vacancy distribution:
Positions Available:
- Librarian (District Judiciary)
- Total Vacancies: 57
- General: 53
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 0
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 1
- Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC): 3
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 0
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 3
- Ex-Servicemen: 0
- Librarian Cum Research Assistant (Industrial Courts & Labour Courts)
- Total Vacancies: 1
- General: 1
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 0
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 0
- Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC): 0
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 0
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 0
- Ex-Servicemen: 0
Grand Total:
- Total Vacancies: 58
- General: 54
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 0
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 1
- Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC): 3
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 0
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 3
- Ex-Servicemen: 0
💰 Post-Wise Salary
The selected candidates will be placed in Pay Matrix ₹25,500 – ₹81,100/- along with allowances as per government rules.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor of Library and Information Science or equivalent from a recognized university.
- Preference for candidates holding a Degree in Law.
- Must possess basic computer knowledge certificate as per government norms.
- Proficiency in English, Gujarati, and Hindi.
Experience Requirement
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a well-organized library after obtaining a degree.
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 21 years
- Maximum age: 37 years (relaxations apply)
- Relaxation Criteria:
- Women/ST/SEBC Candidates – 5 Years
- PwBD Candidates – 10 Years
- Ex-Servicemen – Service Years + 3 Years
- State Government Employees – Up to 5 Years
- Maximum upper age limit shall not exceed 45 years.
💳 Application Fee
Candidates need to pay the prescribed application fee through SBI e-Pay:
- SC/ST/SEBC/EWS/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen – ₹750/-
- Others – ₹1500/-
📅 Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date – May 9, 2025 (12:00 Noon)
- Last Date to Apply Online – May 23, 2025 (23:59 Hours)
- Main Written Examination – June 29, 2025
- Viva-voce Test (Oral Interview) – July/August 2025
🔗 Important Links
📝 How to Apply?
- Visit HC-OJAS Portal.
- Click on “Apply Online” and select the relevant post.
- Fill out the online application form carefully.
- Upload necessary documents and complete payment.
- Submit the application before the deadline.
⚖️ Mode of Selection
Candidates will undergo the following selection stages:
- Main Written Examination (MCQ-Based) – 100 Marks
- Subjects include Library Science, English, General Knowledge, Legal Knowledge & Computer Basics.
- Negative marking: 0.33 per wrong answer.
- Viva-Voce Test (Oral Interview) – 40 Marks
- Minimum qualifying marks required: 40%.
📚 Exam Pattern & Syllabus
☎️ Helpdesk
For any queries, reach out via the official website’s contact section or refer to the FAQs.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: How can I apply for the Gujarat High Court Librarian posts?
A: You can apply online through HC-OJAS Portal before May 23, 2025.
Q2: What is the salary of a Gujarat High Court Librarian?
A: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100/- plus allowances.
Q3: What is the selection process for this recruitment?
A: Candidates must clear a Main Written Examination (100 Marks) and a Viva-voce Interview (40 Marks).
Q4: Is there any reservation for PwBD candidates?
A: Yes, 3 posts are reserved for PwBD candidates.
Q5: Is there negative marking in the exam?
A: Yes, -0.33 marks for each wrong answer in the written exam.
