📚 Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC)Assistant Librarian 2026 – Complete Guide (Eligibility, Vacancy, Syllabus & Apply Process)
The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) has officially released the notification for the Assistant Librarian Exam 2026. This recruitment is conducted for vacancies under the High Court of Chhattisgarh, offering a prestigious government job opportunity for candidates in the field of Library & Information Science.
If you are preparing for LIS exams or looking for a stable government career, this blog will give you complete details — from eligibility to application process, syllabus, and selection procedure.
🏛️ Overview of Assistant Librarian Recruitment 2026
- Exam Name: Assistant Librarian Exam 2026
- Conducting Body: CGPSC
- Department: High Court, Chhattisgarh
- Post Name: Assistant Librarian
- Total Vacancies: 7 Posts
- Job Type: Government (Gazetted, Class-II)
- Salary: ₹43,200 – ₹1,36,500 (Level-10 Pay Matrix)
This is a highly respectable post with good salary, job security, and career growth.
📅 Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 24 April 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 23 May 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Correction Window (Free): 24–26 May 2026
- Paid Correction: 27–29 May 2026
- Exam Date (Expected): 26 July 2026
👉 Applications are accepted only online.
📊 Vacancy Details
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| General | 5 |
| SC | 1 |
| OBC | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
👉 Reservation rules apply as per government norms.
🎓 Educational Qualification
To apply, candidates must have:
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Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in:
- Library Science OR
- Library & Information Science (LIS)
- Degree must be from a recognized university
🎂 Age Limit (as on 01 Jan 2026)
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST/OBC: +5 years
- Women (Chhattisgarh residents): +10 years
- Government employees: +5 years
- Maximum age limit: 45 years
💰 Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/OBC (CG Residents) | ₹300 |
| Others | ₹400 |
| Portal Charges + GST | Extra |
👉 Fee refund is available for candidates who appear in the exam (for CG residents only).
📝 Selection Process
The selection will be based on:
- Written Examination
- Interview
👉 Final merit is prepared based on combined marks.
📚 Exam Pattern & Syllabus
The syllabus is divided into:
1. Library & Information Science (Core Subjects)
- Library Classification (DDC, UDC, CC)
- Cataloguing (AACR, MARC, RDA)
- Information Sources & Services
- Digital Libraries
- Library Management
- ICT in Libraries
2. General Knowledge
- Current Affairs
- Indian Polity
- History & Culture
- General Science
👉 Detailed syllabus is provided in official appendix (A & B).
🧾 Required Documents
Before applying, keep these ready:
- Educational Certificates
- Age Proof (10th Certificate)
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Income Certificate (for OBC Non-Creamy Layer)
- Disability Certificate (if applicable)
- Government NOC (if employed)
⚠️ Important Instructions
- Apply only through online mode
- No offline application will be accepted
- Ensure eligibility before applying
- Incorrect information can lead to disqualification
- Documents will be verified before interview
♿ Special Provisions
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PwD candidates get:
- Extra time (20 minutes per hour)
- Scribe facility (if required)
- Valid medical certificate is mandatory
✍️ How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
- Visit official👉👉 CGPSC website
- Click on Assistant Librarian 2026 notification
- Register and login
- Fill application form carefully
- Upload required details
- Pay application fee
- Submit and print application
- 👉👉DOWNLOAD NOTIFICATION PDF 👈👈
💼 Salary & Benefits
- Pay Level: 10
- Salary Range: ₹43,200 – ₹1,36,500
- Additional Benefits:
- DA (Dearness Allowance)
- HRA
- Medical Benefits
- Pension
👉 It’s a high-paying and secure government job.
🎯 Why You Should Apply?
- Government Job Security
- Respectable Position in Judiciary System
- Good Salary + Perks
- Ideal for LIS Students
- Limited Competition (Specialized field)
📌 Final Conclusion
The Assistant Librarian Exam 2026 by CGPSC is a golden opportunity for candidates in Library & Information Science. With only a few vacancies, competition will be tough but manageable with proper preparation.
If you are serious about building a career in the library field, start preparing now — focus on LIS subjects, practice MCQs, and stay updated with current affairs.
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