Mahatma Gandhi University
Contractual / Regular

MG University Library Assistant Walk-in 2026

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Sep. 22, 2026
Library Assistant

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Vacancies
01 Post
Pay Scale
₹17,500/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Up to 40 Years (as on 29.09.2026)
Job Location
Kerala25Kottayam1

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 17, 2026

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Starts

Sep 17, 2026

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Deadline

Sep 29, 2026

4

Exam Date

Sep 29, 2026

Application Window17 – 29 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date29 Sep 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold a recognized Bachelor's Degree in any discipline along with B.L.I.Sc (Bachelor of Library and Information Science) or M.L.I.Sc (Master of Library and Information Science) recognized by Mahatma Gandhi University. Prior library work experience is desirable.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidates must not exceed 40 years of age as on 29.09.2026. Standard upper age relaxation is admissible to SC/ST and other reserved category candidates as per Kerala State Government and Mahatma Gandhi University norms.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Verification of Original Certificates & Testimonials

OfflineQualifying Only

Walk-in Personal Interview (11:00 AM on 29.09.2026)

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection will be conducted through certificate verification and a Walk-in Personal Interview on 29 September 2026 at 11:00 AM in the Director's Chamber, School of Physical Education and Sports Sciences (SPESS), Mahatma Gandhi University. Candidates must report by 10:30 AM with all original documents.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Academic Record & QualificationsAcademic AssessmentScrutiny of Bachelor's Degree and B.L.I.Sc / M.L.I.Sc academic performance and university recognition.
Library Science Technical KnowledgeTechnical CompetencyUnderstanding of classification, cataloging, digital repository systems, and ILMS software (e.g. Koha).
Practical Library ExperienceDesirable ExperiencePrior experience in college, university, or departmental library operations.
Personal Interview PerformanceInterview AssessmentCommunication skills, professional demeanor, and operational capability in managing a specialized sports sciences library.

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.

The Library Assistant at the School of Physical Education and Sports Sciences (SPESS), Mahatma Gandhi University (Kottayam) oversees day-to-day library operations for sports science scholars and faculty. Core responsibilities include cataloging, book issue/return, journal management, and assisting readers with physical and digital library resources. Working hours are standard academic timings (Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM).

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Temporary daily-wage appointment located at the SPESS Library, Mahatma Gandhi University Campus, Priyadarsini Hills, Kottayam, Kerala.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

As a daily-wage / temporary appointment, there is no promotion ladder within the university. However, working experience in an apex state university departmental library provides strong foundational credit for subsequent permanent PSC and institutional recruitment.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Mandatory Original Documents: Candidates must present all original documents verifying age, degree, library science qualification, and community reservation at 10:30 AM; failure to produce originals leads to immediate disqualification.
  • Strict Reporting Time: Candidates must report at the SPESS building by 10:30 AM sharp on 29.09.2026; late arrivals will not be entertained.
  • MGU Recognition Required: Library science degree (B.L.I.Sc / M.L.I.Sc) must be from an institution recognized by Mahatma Gandhi University.
  • Temporary Nature: The position is purely on daily-wage / temporary basis carrying a fixed pay of ₹17,500/- per month without any claim for permanent appointment.

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

  • Open / UR1
Total Vacancies01 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed consolidated pay of ₹17,500/- per month on daily-wage / temporary contractual basis.

Fixed monthly consolidated remuneration of ₹17,500/- on daily-wage / temporary appointment basis at the SPESS Library.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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Application Procedure

  1. No advance registration or online application is required.
  2. Eligible candidates must directly attend the Walk-in Interview on 29 September 2026 at 10:30 AM at the Director's Chamber, School of Physical Education and Sports Sciences (SPESS), Mahatma Gandhi University, Priyadarsini Hills, Kottayam, Kerala.
  3. Bring all original certificates and supporting documents verifying age, educational qualifications (Degree and B.L.I.Sc / M.L.I.Sc), experience (if any), and reservation credentials, along with self-attested photocopies.
  4. The interview will commence at 11:00 AM.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee required).

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Candidates must hold any Bachelor's Degree along with B.L.I.Sc or M.L.I.Sc recognized by Mahatma Gandhi University. Prior library work experience is desirable.

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