IRMA Trainee (Library) Recruitment 2026

Organization

  • Institute of Rural Management Anand
  • Under “Tribhuvan” Sahkari University
  • Location: Anand, Gujarat

Post Name

  • Trainee (Library)
  • Contractual Appointment (11 months)
  • Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA), founded in 1979, is a premier national-level institute for MBA, PhD and mid-career professional education, inter-disciplinary research, and consulting in rural management and development.
  • IRMA is looking for a Library trainee purely on a temporary basis for its Ravi J. Matthai Library at IRMA Anand. This traineeship is for eleven months to train postgraduates to earn practical experience in library work.

Work Details

  • Temporary trainee position in library sections.
  • Six working days per week.
  • Shift duties, weekends, and public holidays may apply on rotation basis.
  • This is a pre-professional position involving responsibility for learning library procedures, techniques, and skills under professional guidance. Trainees will be provided with an opportunity to work in different sections of the library and learn library management techniques. As the trainee progresses in professional ability and skills, he/she may be assigned increased professional responsibilities and some supervisory responsibilities over the work of non-professional employees for particular assignments.
  • Applications are invited from Postgraduates in Library & Information Science for this traineeship. The requirements for the traineeship are as follows:

Eligibility Criteria

  • First-class BLISc or MLISc from a recognized university.
  • Good communication skills in English.
  • Basic knowledge of IT and library applications.
  • Knowledge of KOHA will be an added advantage.

Selection Process

  • Written test
  • Interview
  • Written test will be conducted in English.
  • IRMA is committed to equal opportunity and the inclusion of all social groups, including minorities, women, Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), and persons with disabilities.
  • Mere fulfillment of the minimum qualifications and experience requirements will not entitle candidates to be called for an interview. IRMA reserves the right to accept or reject any application. Relaxation in qualifications and/or experience may be considered in the case of exceptionally deserving candidates. No TA/DA will be provided for attending the selection test/interview.

Selection Criteria:

Should possess a first-class Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from a recognized University.

Good Communication Skills in English, Basic working knowledge of IT and IT-related applications used in libraries, KOHA will be an added advantage.

Selection of the candidates will be done through a written test and an interview. The written test will be in English.

Age Limit

  • Maximum age: 28 years

Nature of Appointment

This traineeship is for is purely on a temporary basis for eleven months. The selected candidate will have to work six days a week and shall work in different shifts, weekends and on public holidays on a rotation basis.
Candidates may note that the above position is purely temporary and does not lead to permanent absorption of the candidates in the IRMA. The candidates will not be treated on par with regular employees of IRMA and shall have no right to claim implicit or explicit for their absorption or regularization.
Certificates of experience will be issued to those who complete at least six months of internship.

Stipend

  • ₹20,000 per month for MLISc candidates.
  • ₹14,000 per month for BLISc candidates.
  • A monthly stipend of Rs. 20,000/- shall be offered to the selected candidate possessing a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science (MLISc).
  • A monthly stipend of Rs. 14,000/- shall be offered to the selected candidate possessing a Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Science (BLISc).

Important Notes

  • Position is purely temporary and does not guarantee permanent absorption.
  • No TA/DA for selection test/interview.
  • Experience certificate will be issued after completion of at least six months.

Last Date to Apply

  • 02 June 2026

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About IRMA 

IRMA was established in 1979 under the visionary leadership of Dr. Verghese Kurien, popularly known as the Father of the White Revolution in India. The foundation of IRMA emerged from the experience gained during the implementation of Operation Flood, the world’s largest dairy development programme launched by the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) in 1970. The programme highlighted the urgent need for professionally trained rural managers capable of handling the complexities of large-scale rural development initiatives involving millions of people. To address this need, IRMA was founded with the support of NDDB, the Swiss Agency for Development Cooperation (SDC), the Government of India, the Government of Gujarat, and the erstwhile Indian Dairy Corporation.

Today, IRMA stands as a premier institution dedicated to professional education and research in rural management. The institute offers specialized management programmes designed to develop socially conscious leaders who can understand and address real-world socio-economic challenges faced by underserved communities. IRMA emphasizes experiential learning through intensive fieldwork, enabling students to connect theoretical knowledge with practical realities.

The institute is supported by experienced faculty members from reputed national and international institutions who mentor and inspire students to become innovative thinkers and responsible professionals. Spread across a lush 60-acre green campus, IRMA provides world-class infrastructure and a vibrant academic environment that encourages learning, research, and leadership development.

IRMA also maintains strong collaborations with government agencies, non-government organizations, cooperatives, and international development institutions. These partnerships create a dynamic ecosystem for students, offering opportunities for research, field engagement, and hands-on implementation experience through real developmental projects. Through its unique approach, IRMA continues to contribute significantly towards sustainable rural development and inclusive growth in India.