Ministry Of Defence, Integrated Headquarters Of Ministry Of Defence (Army, Navy And Air), Defence Staff Headquarters And Inter Service Organisations, Library Cadre (Group A And B Posts) Recruitment Rules, 2023

Name of posts.

Number of posts.

Classification.

Level in pay matrix.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

1. Senior Library and Information Officer.

1* (2023) * Subject to variation dependent on workload.

General Central Service, Group `A, Gazetted, Non-Ministerial.

Level-12 in the pay matrix (Rs. 78800-209200).

Whether selection post or nonselection post.

Age-limits for direct recruits.

Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruits.

(5)

(6)

(7)

Not applicable.

Not applicable.

Not applicable.

Whether age and educational qualifications prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case of promotees.

Period of probation, if any.

Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment or by promotion or by deputation/ absorption and percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various methods.

(8)

(9)

(10)

Not applicable.

Not applicable.

By composite method [deputation (including short- term contract) plus promotion].

In case of recruitment by promotion or by deputation/absorption, grades from which promotion or deputation/absorption to be made.

(11)

Composite Method [Deputation (including short-term contract) plus promotion] :

Officers of the Central Government or State Governments or Union territory Administration or public sector undertakings or statutory or autonomous organisations or recognised Universities or recognised research or educational institutions,-

(a) (i) holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or

(ii) with five years service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis in posts in level11 in the pay matrix (Rs. 67700-208700) or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; and

(b) possessing the following educational qualifications and experience: -

(i) Essential :

(A) Masters degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a recognised University or institute; and

(B) Ten years professional experience in a library under Central Government or State Governments or autonomous or statutory organisation or public sector undertakings or Universities or recognised research institutions or educational institutions.

(ii) Desirable :

(A) One year experience of computerising library activities in a library under Central Government or State Governments or autonomous or statutory organisation or public sector undertakings or Universities or recognised research or educational Institutions.

(B) Diploma in computer application from a recognised University or institute.

Note 1: The departmental Library and Information Officer in level-11 in the pay matrix (Rs. 67700-208700) with five years regular service in the grade shall also be considered along with outsiders. If the departmental candidate is selected for appointment to the post, it shall be treated as having been filled by promotion.

Note 2: The period of deputation (including short term contract) including period of deputation (including short term contract) in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation or department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not to exceed four years.

Note 3: The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation (including short term contract) shall not exceed fifty-six years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is its composition.

Circumstances in which Union Public Service Commission is to be consulted in making recruitment.

(12)

(13)

Not applicable.

Consultation with Union Public Service Commission is necessary

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

2. Library and Information Officer.

2* (2023) * Subject to variation dependent on workload.

General Central Service, Group `A, Gazetted, Non-Ministerial.

Level-11 in the pay matrix (Rs. 67700- 208700).

(5)

(6)

(7)

Selection.

Not applicable.

Not applicable.

(8)

(9)

(10)

Not applicable.

Two year for promotees.

(i) fifty per cent. by promotion failing which by deputation (including short-term contract);

(ii) fifty per cent. by deputation (including short-term contract).

(11)

Promotion:

Assistant Library and Information Officer with nine years regular service in Level-7 in the pay matrix (Rs. 44900- 142400) and possessing Bachelors Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a recognised University or institute, and having successfully completed training of two to four weeks in the field of Library and Library Science.

Note 1: The eligibility service shall continue to be seven years for persons holding the feeder posts on regular basis on the date of notification of the revised rules.

Note 2: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their seniors would also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying or eligibility service by more than half of such qualifying or eligibility service or two years, whichever is less, and have successfully completed their probation period for promotion to the next higher grade along with their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.

Deputation (including short term contract) :

Officers of the Central Government or State Governments or Union territories or autonomous or statutory organisations or public sector undertakings or recognised Universities or recognised research institutions;

(a) (i) holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or

(ii) with five years service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis in posts in the level-10 in the pay matrix (Rs.56100-177500) or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; or

(iii) with seven years service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis in posts in the level-9 in the pay matrix (Rs. 53100-167800) or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; or

(iv) with eight years service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis in posts in the level-8 in the pay matrix (Rs. 47600-151100) or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; or

(v) with nine years service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis in posts in the level-7 in the pay matrix (Rs. 44900-142400) or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; and

(b) possessing the following educational qualifications and experience -

(i) Essential :

(A) Masters degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science of a recognised University or institute.

(B) Five years professional experience in a Library under Central Government or State Government or Union territory or autonomous or statutory organisation or public sector undertaking or recognised University or recognised research institution.

(ii) Desirable :

(A) One year experience of computerising Library activities in a Library under the Central Government or State Government or Union territory or autonomous or statutory organisation or public sector undertaking or recognised University or recognised research institution.

(B) Diploma in computer application from a recognised University or institute.

Note 1: The departmental officers in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion will not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation. Similarly, deputationists shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion.

Note 2: Period of deputation (including short term contract) including period of deputation (including short term contract) in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation or department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed four years.

Note 3: The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation (including short term contract) shall not exceed fiftysix years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

(12)

(13)

Group A Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering promotion) consisting of :-

1. Chairman or Member, Union Public Service Commission - Chairman;

2. Joint Secretary and Chief Administrative Officer, Ministry of Defence - Member;

3. Director or Brigadier or equivalent from Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence (Army) or National Defence College, Ministry of Defence - Member

Group A Departmental Confirmation Committee (for considering confirmation) consisting of :-

1. Joint Secretary and Chief Administrative Officer, Ministry of Defence - Chairman;

2. Director or Air Commodore or equivalent from Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence (Air) or Director, Office of Joint Secretary and Chief Administrative Officer, Ministry of Defence - Member;

3. Director or Brigadier or equivalent from Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence (Army) or National Defence College, Ministry of Defence - Member.

Consultation with Union Public Service Commission is necessary on each occasion.

(1)

(2)

(3)

3. Assistant Library and Information Officer.

2* (2023) *Subject to variation dependent on workload.

General Central Service, Group `B, Gazetted, Non-Ministerial.

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

Level-7 in the pay matrix (Rs. 44900-142400)

Selection.

Not applicable.

Not applicable.

(8)

(9)

(10)

Not applicable.

Not applicable.

By promotion.

(11)

Promotion:

Library and Information Assistant in the level-6 in the pay matrix (Rs. 35400-112400) with five years regular service in the grade and having successfully completed training of two to four weeks in the field of Library and Library Science.

Note 1: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their senior would also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying or eligibility service by more than half of such qualifying or eligibility service or two years, whichever is less and have successfully completed their probation period for promotion to the next higher grade along with their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.

(12)

(13)

Group B Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering promotion) consisting of :-

1. Joint Secretary and Chief Administrative Officer, Ministry of Defence - Chairman;

2. Director or Brigadier or equivalent from Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence (Army) or National Defence College, Ministry of Defence - Member;

3. Director or Air Commodore or equivalent from Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence (Air) or Director, Office of Joint Secretary and Chief Administrative Officer Ministry of Defence - Member.

Consultation with Union Public Service Commission is not necessary.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

4. Library and Information Assistant.

25* (2023) * Subject to variation dependent on workload.

General Central Service, Group `B, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial

Level-6 in the pay matrix (Rs. 35400-112400).

(5)

(6)

Not applicable

Not exceeding thirty years of age.

(Relaxable for the Government servants upto the age of five years in accordance with instructions or orders issue by the Central Government).

Note: The crucial date for determining the age-limit shall be as advertised by the Staff Selection Commission.

(7)

(a) Essential :

Bachelor degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a recognised University or institute.

(b) Experience: Two years professional experience in a library under Central Government or State Governments or autonomous or statutory organisation or public sector undertakings or Universities or recognised research or educational institution.

(c) Desirable :

Diploma in Computer Application from a recognised University or institute.

Note 1: Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the Staff Selection Commission or competent authority, for reasons to be recorded in writing, in the case of candidates otherwise well qualified.

Note 2: The qualifications regarding experience are relaxable at the discretion of the Staff Selection Commission or competent authority, for reasons to be recorded in writing in case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes if at any stage of selection the Staff Selection Commission or competent authority, is of the opinion that sufficient number of candidates from these communities possessing the requisite experience are not likely to be available to fill up the vacancies reserved for them.

(8)

(9)

Not applicable.

Two years. Note :

There shall be a mandatory induction training of at least two weeks duration for successful completion of probation as prescribed by the Central Government.

(10)

(11)

By direct recruitment.

Note : Vacancies caused by the incumbent being away on deputation or long illness or study leave or under other circumstances for a duration of one year or more may be filled on deputation basis from officers of the Central Government,-

(a) (i) holding analogous posts on regular basis; or

(ii) with six years of regular service in posts in level-5 in the pay matrix (Rs. 29200-92300); and

(b) possessing the educational qualifications and experience prescribed for direct recruits under column (7).

Not applicable.

(12)

(13)

Group B Departmental Confirmation Committee (for considering confirmation) consists of :-

1. Officer of the status of Joint Director, Office of the Joint Secretary and Chief Administrative Officer, Ministry of Defence -Chairman;

2. Officer of the status of Deputy Director or Major or equivalent from Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence (Army) or National Defence College, Ministry of Defence - Member;

3. Officer of the status of Deputy Director or Squadron Leader or equivalent from Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence (Air), Ministry of Defence or Ministry of Defence Library - Member.

Consultation with Union Public Service Commission is not necessary.