IIT Kharagpur Librarian Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post, Apply by 17 Sep

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) has released its Librarian Recruitment 2026 notification under Advertisement No. R/12/2026, inviting online applications for 1 post. The notification was issued on 18 August 2026, and eligible candidates can apply online until 17 September 2026. Applicants need a Master's degree in Library Science, Information Science, or Documentation with at least 55% marks (or equivalent Grade B on the UGC seven-point scale), along with a consistently good academic record. The Librarian role at IIT Kharagpur requires a minimum of 18 years of post-qualification experience as College Librarian or Assistant Librarian in reputed libraries, or at least 13 years of experience as Deputy Librarian or equivalent at Pay Matrix Level 12 in a reputed institution or university, along with evidence of innovative library service and published work. An M.Phil or Ph.D. in Library Science, Information Science, Documentation, or related fields is desirable. The application fee is Rs. 1,000 for all categories, and the maximum age limit is 57 years. Selection for this senior IIT Kharagpur post is a rigorous multi-stage process comprising a Screening Test, Written Test, Presentation, Group Discussion, and Personal Interview. Selected candidates will draw pay at Level 14 of the Pay Matrix, ranging from Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200 per month. Interested candidates should apply online through the IIT Kharagpur ERP career portal well before the 17 September 2026 deadline. As a Level 14 senior administrative appointment, the IIT Kharagpur Librarian post carries institutional leadership responsibility for the library system, including digital resource management, staff supervision, and long-term collection development, making the requirement for evidence of innovative library service and published work central to the shortlisting process. Candidates should ensure their published work and library innovation record is clearly documented and quantifiable, since a Level 14 role of this seniority typically draws applications from highly experienced professionals across multiple institutions.

• Master's degree in Library Science/Information Science/Documentation with at least 55% marks (or equivalent Grade B, UGC seven-point scale) and a consistently good academic record
• Minimum 18 years of post-qualification experience as College Librarian/Assistant Librarian in reputed libraries, OR at least 13 years as Deputy Librarian or equivalent at Pay Matrix Level 12
• Evidence of innovative library service and published work
• Desirable: M.Phil/Ph.D. in Library Science, Information Science, Documentation, or related fields

• Maximum Age Limit: 57 years
• Age relaxation as per rules

• Master's in Library Science/Information Science/Documentation (55%+ or Grade B)
• 18+ years as College/Assistant Librarian, OR 13+ years as Deputy Librarian (Level 12)
• Evidence of innovative library service and published work
• Desirable: M.Phil/Ph.D. in a related field
• Maximum age 57 years

Rs. 1,000 for all categories (General/OBC/SC/ST)

• Level 14 of Pay Matrix, Rs. 1,44,200–2,18,200 per month

1. Applications must be submitted online on or before 17 September 2026
2. Use the Apply Online link on the IIT Kharagpur ERP career portal
3. Alternatively, visit the official IIT Kharagpur website to complete the application
4. Fill out the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and contact details
5. Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format
6. Pay the Rs. 1,000 application fee online
7. Review all details carefully before submitting the form
8. Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference