- Master's Degree: A Master's Degree in Library Science/Information Science/Documentation Science with at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade.
- Ph.D. Degree: A Ph.D. Degree in Library Science/Information Science/Documentation Science/Archives and manuscript keeping/computerization of library.
- ICT Skills: Demonstrated evidence of innovative library services, including the integration of ICT.
- Research Score: A total research score of 75 as per the criteria outlined in Appendix I, Table 1.
- Language Proficiency: Essential ability to read, write, and speak in Bengali and English.
Relaxation of 5% marks at the Graduate and Master's level is provided for SC/ST/Differently-abled/OBC (non-creamy layer) categories for eligibility. Ph.D. degree holders who obtained their Master's degree before September 19, 1991, may have the 55% Master's marks relaxable to 50%.