Applications in the prescribed format are invited from the eligible candidates for filling up the following posts in Central University of Kerala.

CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF KERALA

Vidyanagar P O., Kasaragod – 671 123

No.CUK/R/NT/01/2013                                                                      Dated, the 26^th September, 2013

EMPLOYMENT NOTIFICATION NO.4/13

Applications in the prescribed format are invited from the eligible candidates for filling up the following posts in Central University of Kerala:

Name of the post	No. of posts & reservation	Pay Band & Grade Pay
Assistant Librarian	1 (UR)	PB: Rs.15600-39100 GP: Rs.6000
Professional Assistant	1 (UR)	PB:Rs.9300-34800 GP: Rs.4200
Semi-Professional Assistant	1 (UR)	PB: Rs.5200 – 20200 GP: Rs.2800
Library Assistant	2 (UR)	PB: Rs.5200 – 20200 GP : Rs.2000
Library Attendant	2 (1-UR) & (1-OBC)	PB: Rs.5200 – 20200 GP: Rs.1800
Multi-Task Staff (MTS)	2 (UR)	PB: Rs.5200 – 20200 GP : Rs.1800

Qualification and Experience

(1)   Assistant Librarian

Essential Qualifications

(a)    Master’s degree in Library Science/Information Science/Documentation Science or an equivalent professional degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade of 55%, where grading system is practised and a consistently good academic record with knowledge on computerization of Library;

(b)   Pass in the National Eligibility Test (NET) or other accredited test like SLET/SET in Library Science conducted for the purpose by the UGC or any other Agency approved by the UGC; and

(c)    Ph.D degree as on the date of notification, those candidates who are awarded a Ph.D degree through a process of admission, registration, course work and external evaluation as laid down in the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for award of M.Phil/Ph.D degree) Regulations, 2009 and as adopted by the University shall be exempted from NET/SLET/SET.

Note:    Those candidates who have applied against the earlier notification need not apply again.  However, they may update their bio-data if they have acquired any other qualification/experience subsequently (without application fee).

Upper age limit :  45 years

(2)   Professional Assistant

Essential Qualifications

(a)    MLISc degree from a recognised University

(b)   At least 3 years’ experience as Semi/Junior Professional Assistant or in an equivalent grade in a Library of a University/Govt. or Semi-Govt. Institution/Aided College/Research Institution

(c)    Adequate knowledge in Library automation and proficiency in computer applications 

Age: Between 25-40 years

(3)   Semi-Professional Assistant

Essential Qualifications

(a)    BLISc from a recognised University

(b)   At least 3 years’ experience in a Library of a University/Govt. or Semi-Govt. Institution/Aided College/ Research Institution as Library Assistant or equivalent grade

(c)    Adequate knowledge in Library automation

OR

MLISc and proficiency in computer applications.

Age:     Between 25 – 35 years

(4)   Library Assistant

Essential Qualifications

(a)    BLISc from a recognised University

(b)   At least 2 years’ experience as Library Attendant  or in an equivalent grade in a Library of a University/Govt. or Semi-Govt. Institution/Aided College/ Research Institution

(c)    Adequate knowledge in Library automation.

Age :     Between 21 – 35 years

(5)   Library Attendant (Sl. Nos.11 & 12)

Essential Qualifications

(a)    Pass in Class X or equivalent Certificate

(b)   Pass in Six month’s Certificate Course in Library Science run by an institution of good standing

Upper age limit – 45 years

Note:    Persons having higher qualifications than prescribed, except technical qualifications in the field, shall not be considered for these posts.  

Applications should reach the Registrar at the above address on or before 21^stOctober, 2013.  The University will not be responsible for any postal delay.

Tentative Schedule of written test/examination/evaluation of practical skills

Post	Tentative date of written test/examination/ evaluation of practical skills	Venue	Time of commencement
Section Officer, PS & Assistant	10.11.2013	Kasaragod Campus	10 AM
PA & UDC	16.11.2013	-do-	-do-
Driver	11.11.2013	-do-	10 A M
LDC	17.11.2013	-do-	-do-
Professional Assistant & Library Attendant	23.11.2013	-do-	-do-
Semi Professional Assistant	23.11.2013	-do-	2 PM
Technical Assistant & Laboratory Attendant	23.11.2013	Nileshwaram Campus	-do-
Lab Assistant	23.11.2013	-do-	2 PM
Library Assistant	26.11.2013	Kasaragod Campus	10 AM
MTS	28.11.2013	-do-	10 AM