Gujarat National Law University, a national law university located at Gandhinagar in Gujarat, is hiring for its university library on a contractual basis. This recruitment covers Library Trainees, Library Assistant, and Library Stack Assistant or Library Attendant posts, with six positions in total filled through a walk-in interview. The roles involve library work such as circulation, cataloguing, digitisation of records and assisting users, and the library operates round the clock throughout the year.
GNLU Library Trainees, Library Stack Assistant and More Recruitment 2026
Posted 07 Oct 2026Updated 07 Oct 2026GNLU/Con.App./LIB-02/2026
Total Vacancies
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Walk-in interview on 22 Oct 2026, 11:00 AM for Library Assistant, 3:00 PM for Library Trainees, 11:00 AM for Library Stack Assistant/Library Attendant
Gujarat National Law University, Attalika Avenue, Knowledge Corridor, Koba, Gandhinagar,…
- Notification06 Oct
- Walk-in22 Oct
About GNLU Library Trainees, Library Stack Assistant and More Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Gujarat National Law University
- Advertisement No.
- GNLU/Con.App./LIB-02/2026
- Post Name
- Library Assistant (Contractual), Library Trainees (Contractual) and Library Stack Assistant/Library Attendant (Contractual)
- Job Location
- Gandhinagar, Gujarat
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- Initially for a period of 364 days, extendable up to a further period of three years based on annual performance review
- Notice Period
- One month notice or one month salary in lieu thereof, which may be waived by the other side
Vacancy Breakdown
Library Assistant (Contractual)
1
Library Trainees (Contractual)
3
Library Stack Assistant/Library Attendant (Contractual)
2
Total6
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Library Assistant (Contractual) | 1 |
| Library Trainees (Contractual) | 3 |
| Library Stack Assistant/Library Attendant (Contractual) | 2 |
| Grand Total | 6 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Library Assistant (Contractual)1 post
- Qualification
- Master of Library & Information Science (MLISc) or Master of Library Science (MLib), with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever a grading system is followed) from a recognised University or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign University.
- Experience
- Minimum of one (01) year of experience in the relevant field.
- Age Limit
- Maximum 35 years
- Note
- Should have knowledge of library management software and maintenance of records in an institutional repository, and proficiency in classification and cataloguing of print and digital library materials and IT tools for library applications.
- Reporting Time
- 11.00 AM on 22 October 2026
- Place of Duty
- GNLU, Gandhinagar
Library Trainees (Contractual)3 posts
- Qualification
- Master of Library & Information Science (MLISc) or Master of Library Science (MLib), with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever a grading system is followed) from a recognised University or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign University.
- Age Limit
- Maximum 28 years
- Note
- Should have knowledge of library management software and maintenance of records in an institutional repository.
- Reporting Time
- 03.00 PM on 22 October 2026
- Place of Duty
- GNLU, Gandhinagar
Library Stack Assistant/Library Attendant (Contractual)2 posts
- Qualification
- Any graduation degree from recognized university, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign University.
- Experience
- Minimum of one (01) year of experience in the relevant field.
- Age Limit
- Maximum 45 years
- Reporting Time
- 11:00 AM on 23 October 2026
- Place of Duty
- GNLU, Gandhinagar
Age Limit
Maximum 35 years for Library Assistant, 28 years for Library Trainees and 45 years for Library Stack Assistant/Library Attendant
Selection Process
- 1Personal Interview
All posts are filled through a personal interview and selection is based on the score of the personal interview.
Salary Structure
Library Assistant (Contractual)
Pay: Rs. 25,000 per month (consolidated)
Library Trainees (Contractual)
Pay: Rs. 18,000 per month (consolidated)
Library Stack Assistant/Library Attendant (Contractual)
Pay: Rs. 15,000 per month (consolidated)
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Library Assistant (Contractual) | Rs. 25,000 per month (consolidated) |
| Library Trainees (Contractual) | Rs. 18,000 per month (consolidated) |
| Library Stack Assistant/Library Attendant (Contractual) | Rs. 15,000 per month (consolidated) |
How to Apply
- 1Check the eligibility criteria for the post you wish to apply for before attending the interview.
- 2Report to Gujarat National Law University, Attalika Avenue, Knowledge Corridor, Koba, Gandhinagar at the reporting time fixed for that post.
- 3Carry four copies of your latest resume with a photograph affixed to each copy.
- 4Bring original academic certificates, experience certificates and other relevant documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies.
- 5Complete the registration formalities at the venue and appear for the personal interview.
Reporting Venue
Gujarat National Law University, Attalika Avenue, Knowledge Corridor, Koba, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Reporting time: 11:00 AM for Library Assistant, 3:00 PM for Library Trainees, 11:00 AM for Library Stack Assistant/Library Attendant
Eligible candidates must report at the GNLU campus at the reporting time fixed for their post; no candidate is considered after the reporting time. Candidates must carry four copies of their latest resume with a photograph affixed to each copy, original documents and one set of photocopies of academic certificates, experience certificates and other relevant documents. No TA/DA is paid for attending the selection process.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Four copies of latest resume with photograph affixed to each copy
•Original academic certificates
•Experience certificates
•Other relevant documents
•One set of self-attested photocopies
Important Details
- The University Library operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through the year, so selected candidates must work on a rotational shift basis including weekends, University holidays and overnight shifts as per the duty roster.
- One day of weekly off is given on a rotational basis and one day of Casual Leave is allowed for each completed month of duty.
- The contractual appointment gives no right to renewal, extension or conversion into permanent appointment.
- Selected candidates must join duty on the date determined by the University.
- No TA/DA is paid for attending the selection process.
Job Description
- Library Assistant: assist in book acquisition and journal subscription, database subscription and renewal, cataloguing and technical processing, circulation, reference and research support services, updating details on the website, maintaining the institutional repository and digitisation of library records.
- Library Trainees: work in the acquisition section and research support services, collect and collate library statistics, digitisation of library records and record maintenance, circulation counter duty and cataloging work, and other administrative duties assigned.
- Library Stack Assistant/Library Attendant: collect and pick up library materials, arrange materials in shelves, shelf-reading and arrangement of books, search for missing or lost volumes, assist users in searching books, assist in books and journals processing such as stamping, barcoding and covering books, assist in stock verification and other administrative duties assigned.
Contract Terms
- The contractual appointment is initially for 364 days and may be extended up to a further period of three years as per annual performance review, on the recommendation of the Competent Authority and with the approval of the Executive Council.
- Either side may terminate the appointment by giving one month notice or one month salary in lieu thereof, which requirement may be waived by the other side.
- The University may terminate the appointment at any time without notice or compensation if services are found unsatisfactory or if the Rules of the University are violated.
- The number of positions indicated may increase or decrease as per the requirements of the University.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
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