Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi
Contractual / Regular

IGRUA Library Assistant Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Sep. 21, 2026
Assistant (Library)

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Experience2
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Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
₹32,100/- per month (₹30,000 + ₹1,800 TA + ₹300 Aviation Allowance)
Age Limit
Maximum 35 Years (As on 01.06.2026)
Job Location
Uttar Pradesh56Amethi5+1 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 19, 2026

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Starts

Sep 19, 2026

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Deadline

Oct 10, 2026

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Exam Date

TBA

Application Window19 Sep – 10 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

• Education: Bachelor's Degree (Graduation in any stream) from a recognized university.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar capacity in a recognized library (handling library operations, maintenance of records, cataloguing/classification, and issue/return of resources).
• Desirable: Diploma in Library Science / Library and Information Science (preferred but not mandatory).

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidates must not exceed 35 years of age as on the crucial cutoff date of 01.06.2026.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening & Shortlisting based on CV and Experience

Online / Internal ReviewQualifying Only

Online Interview (or Written Test if required)

Online / Virtual Video LinkMerit Scored

Eligible candidates will be shortlisted based on scrutiny of applications, educational qualifications, and 2 years of relevant library experience. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an Online Interview (or written test if decided by IGRUA). The interview link will be shared via candidate's registered email ID one day prior to the interview. Final appointment is subject to document verification and medical fitness.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Area / ComponentAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Library Operations, Record Maintenance & CirculationPractical understanding of book issue/return procedures, accession registers, circulation control, inventory verification, and library record maintenance.
Cataloguing, Classification & Information RetrievalFamiliarity with standard classification schemes (e.g., Dewey Decimal Classification - DDC) and cataloguing principles (AACR-2 / RDA) for print and digital assets.
Library Automation Systems & Digital RepositoriesWorking proficiency in automated library management software (e.g., Koha, SOUL), OPAC search assistance, and serials/periodicals management.
Personal Interview & Professional AptitudeAssessment of user assistance capabilities, communication clarity, administrative competence, and organizational fit for an aviation training academy campus.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi (IGRUA) is India's premier autonomous flight training institute under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, located at Fursatganj Airfield in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. The campus features a peaceful, green, and disciplined environment with low living costs. The library supports trainee cadet pilots (Commercial Pilot License - CPL students), flight instructors, ground training faculty, and aeronautical engineering staff. Duties center around cataloguing aviation manuals, DGCA circulars, flight navigation books, and technical engineering journals. The work schedule is structured with a supportive academic atmosphere.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual engagement for an initial term of 11 months, extendible based on institutional requirements and performance. The position is purely contractual and carries no entitlement or right for permanent cadre absorption or regularization.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Standard regular promotional hierarchies do not apply to contractual positions. However, satisfactory performance may lead to consecutive tenure extensions, annual consolidated remuneration enhancements, or preference in subsequent administrative openings.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Mandatory Single PDF Requirement: Candidates must merge their CV, educational certificates (10th onward), and experience certificates into a SINGLE PDF file; multiple attachments or unmerged files may lead to rejection.
  • Strict Subject Line Formatting: The email subject line must strictly state 'APPLICATION – ASSISTANT (LIBRARY) – IGRUA/ADVT/31/2026'; applications with missing or improper subject lines risk being overlooked.
  • Mandatory 2 Years Library Experience: A minimum of 2 years of documented experience in a recognized library is an essential requirement; general clerical experience outside library operations will not be accepted.
  • Age Cutoff Reference Date: The upper age limit of 35 years is calculated as on 01.06.2026.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Assistant (Library) - Unreserved / Total1
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Monthly gross remuneration of ₹32,100/- (comprising ₹30,000/- honorarium, ₹1,800/- transport allowance, and ₹300/- aviation allowance). Purely contractual appointment for 11 months (extendible).

Monthly consolidated emoluments: ₹30,000/- Basic Remuneration + ₹1,800/- Transport Allowance + ₹300/- Aviation Allowance = Total ₹32,100/- per month. Contractual engagement for 11 months, extendible based on requirement.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Prepare your detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) highlighting educational qualifications and relevant library experience.
  2. Collect self-attested photocopies of testimonials: Proof of Date of Birth, Educational Certificates and Mark Sheets (from Class 10th onwards), and Library Experience Certificates from earliest to latest.
  3. Combine your CV and all self-attested supporting documents into a single PDF file in chronological order: first CV, then educational documents, and then experience certificates.
  4. Send your application via email to [email protected] on or before 10 October 2026.
  5. Ensure that the email subject line is strictly written as: APPLICATION – ASSISTANT (LIBRARY) – IGRUA/ADVT/31/2026. Applications without required self-attested attachments will be rejected.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee is payable).

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The total consolidated monthly remuneration is ₹32,100/- (comprising ₹30,000/- basic honorarium + ₹1,800/- transport allowance + ₹300/- aviation allowance).

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