NTA has recruited librarian posts in Delhi headquarters, youth up to 50 years of age and retired employees will be able to apply; Know the required qualifications and the complete process of application through email.

National Testing Agency (NTA), the apex body conducting higher education and competitive entrance examinations across the country, has invited applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the post of ‘Librarian – Administration’ for its headquarters in New Delhi. This recruitment is being done purely on contractual basis, where the selected candidates will be appointed initially for a period of 2 years. The period of this contract may be extended further depending on the satisfactory performance of the candidate and administrative needs of the Institute.

As per the official notification released by NTA, both categories of candidates – open market (general youth) and retired officers from Central/State Government or Autonomous Bodies – have been given the opportunity to apply for this recruitment:

1. For Open Market Candidates:

   
   

   • The candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science (BLISc) or Library and Information Science from a recognized university or institute.

   • It is mandatory to have at least 5 years of regular work experience in the field of Library Management in a reputed institute, university or organization.

2. For retired government officials:

   
   

   • Retired officers from Central/State Government, PSUs or Autonomous Institutions who have held the equivalent post of Librarian, Deputy Librarian, Assistant Librarian or Library and Information Officer during their service period.

   • They should also have minimum 5 years of work experience in library management.

• Age Limit: The maximum age limit for candidates applying from open market has been fixed at 50 years. At the same time, the maximum age limit for retired government officers has been kept at 62 years. Age will be calculated on the date of issue of notification.

• Monthly Remuneration: Selected candidates will be provided a lump sum monthly remuneration (Consolidated Remuneration) based on NTA rules, their qualification, previous experience and industry standards.

Candidates are expected to have the following technical competencies for managing the modern library at NTA Headquarters:

• Complete proficiency in operating modern Library Management Software (LMS).

• Experience in managing digital databases, e-resources and computer systems.

• Complete information about Automated Cataloguing Systems.

• Excellent organizational abilities, multi-tasking and good working knowledge of both Hindi and English languages.

Candidates have to apply for this recruitment only through email in prescribed format instead of any post or courier:

• Download Form: Download the recruitment notification and the application format (Annexure-I) attached therefrom from the official website of NTA (nta.ac.in).

• attach a file: Attach your detailed CV/Resume, educational certificates, work experience certificates and self-attested copies of identity card along with the filled application form. If currently working in any government/autonomous body, then also attach No Objection Certificate (NOC).

• Email Address: Official email by creating PDF file of all documents [email protected] send over.

• Subject Line: In the subject line while sending email “Application for the Post of Librarian, NTA” Writing is mandatory.

• Last date of application: i.e. within 15 days of the issue of notification (7th October) 21-22 October 2026 It is mandatory for the application to reach. Applications other than the prescribed format or received after the last date will not be considered.

Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of eligibility and work experience from the applications received. After this the shortlisted candidates will be called for personal interview before the selection committee. The final selection list will be released only after the performance of the interview and verification of documents.