Overview
Information and Library Network Centre (An Inter University Centre of University Grants Commission) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Scientist-E (Library Science); Scientist-B (Computer Science); Senior Assistant/Office Assistant-II (3 (1 per post, all UR) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online, then a hard copy sent by speed post / registered post / courier before 20 November 2026 up to 5:30 p.m. (online); hard copy must reach by 30 November 2026 up to 5:30 p.m..
Key Details
- Organization
- Information and Library Network Centre (An Inter University Centre of University Grants Commission)
- Qualification
- • Where a post requires experience, only relevant experience gained after the prescribed qualification is counted. • Relaxation or concession is as per Govt. of India rules/Bye-laws of the Centre, if any. • A candidate with a foreign university's degree must submit an equivalency certificate issued by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) with the application. • A candidate whose degree comes from a university that uses a grading system must give the equivalency criteria, or the formula or method, for converting the score into a percentage and Class/Division. • A candidate whose degree, diploma or certificate is from an institution declared fake or de-recognised by the University Grants Commission, AICTE or another competent authority is not eligible for any post. • A person dismissed by the Union Government, a State Government, a Local Authority, or a Government Corporation owned or controlled by the Central or a State Government is ineligible for appointment. For the discipline-specific eligibility of each post, candidates should check the official INFLIBNET notification.
- Vacancies
- 3 (1 per post, all UR)
- Advertisement No
- 01/2026
- Last date to apply
- 20 November 2026 up to 5:30 p.m. (online); hard copy must reach by 30 November 2026 up to 5:30 p.m.
Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply | 20 November 2026 up to 5:30 p.m. (online); hard copy must reach by 30 November 2026 up to 5:30 p.m. |
| Date of Commencement of Online Application | 31 October 2026 |
| Last date of filling Online Application | 20 November 2026 up to 5:30 p.m. |
| Last date of receipt of hard copy with all self-attested enclosures (including postal processing days) | 30 November 2026 up to 5:30 p.m. |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
INFLIBNET Advertisement No. 01/2026 has 3 posts in total, recruited on a direct or deputation basis. All 3 are unreserved (UR). Sr. No.: Name of Post | Group | Pay Level (As per 7th CPC) | No. of Posts | Category 1: Scientist-E (Library Science) (On deputation) | A | 13 (123100-215900) | 01 | UR 2: Scientist-B (Computer Science) (Lien Vacancy) | A | 10 (56100-177500) | 01 | UR 3: Senior Assistant/Office Assistant-II | B | 6 (35400-112400) | 01 | UR Total: 3 The Centre reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of posts and to fill or not fill some or all of them. FREEJOBALERT DAILY QUIZ Preparing for Govt Exams? Test Yourself! 25 Questions · 20 Minutes · Instant Score Take Today's Free Quiz →
Eligibility
• Where a post requires experience, only relevant experience gained after the prescribed qualification is counted. • Relaxation or concession is as per Govt. of India rules/Bye-laws of the Centre, if any. • A candidate with a foreign university's degree must submit an equivalency certificate issued by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) with the application. • A candidate whose degree comes from a university that uses a grading system must give the equivalency criteria, or the formula or method, for converting the score into a percentage and Class/Division. • A candidate whose degree, diploma or certificate is from an institution declared fake or de-recognised by the University Grants Commission, AICTE or another competent authority is not eligible for any post. • A person dismissed by the Union Government, a State Government, a Local Authority, or a Government Corporation owned or controlled by the Central or a State Government is ineligible for appointment. For the discipline-specific eligibility of each post, candidates should check the official INFLIBNET notification.
How to Apply
INFLIBNET accepts only online applications. An application that was not made online, or whose printout with all testimonials does not reach the Centre, will be summarily rejected. • Fill in the online application on the INFLIBNET website between 31 October 2026 and 20 November 2026 (up to 5:30 p.m.). • Pay the non-refundable and non-transferable application fee of Rs. 1,000/- through SBI Collect to the bank account of the Director, INFLIBNET Centre. SC/ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and Women candidates are exempt, but must upload the relevant supporting certificate or document. • Applicants for Scientist-E (Library Science) must upload their APARs for the last five years with the online application. • Take ONE hard copy of the online application and attach legible copies of all self-attested testimonials, certificates and supporting documents. • On the envelope, write "Application No: ……" and "Post Applied for: ……". Write the sender's details (Name of Applicant, Full Address, Mobile No.) under "From". • Send the envelope by Speed Post / Registered Post / Courier only, addressed to: "Recruitment Cell", Information and Library Network Centre, Opp. NIFT, Infocity, Gandhinagar, Gujarat – 382007. • Make sure the hard copy reaches the Centre by 30 November 2026 up to 5:30 p.m., since this deadline includes postal processing days. The Centre is not responsible for any postal delay. Each post needs its own online application and its own application processing fee. Send a separate hard copy…
Important Instructions
• If any document is missing from the hard copy, the application will be rejected without any communication to the candidate. • An application sent without the required fee (where applicable) or without the necessary certificates or documents will be rejected. • The Centre may verify a candidate's antecedents and documents at any time. If documents are found fake, or a candidate hid undesirable antecedents, his or her services are liable to be terminated. • Canvassing in any form by or on behalf of a candidate will disqualify him or her. • The Centre reserves the right to withdraw the advertisement partly or wholly. It may also change the terms and conditions as directed by the concerned authority / UGC / MOE / GoI. • If an inadvertent mistake in the selection process is found at any stage, even after the appointment letter is issued, the Centre may modify, withdraw or cancel any communication made to the candidate. • Any corrigendum, addendum or update will be published only on the Centre's website, https://www.inflibnet.ac.in/jobs/. • In any dispute, the decision of the Director, Information and Library Network Centre is final. No interim correspondence will be entertained. • Contact details printed in the notice: Ph. No. 079 232 68000; E-mail: [email protected].
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for INFLIBNET Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Scientist, Senior Assistant and More Posts?
Last Date to Apply: 20 November 2026 up to 5:30 p.m. (online); hard copy must reach by 30 November 2026 up to 5:30 p.m.; Date of Commencement of Online Application: 31 October 2026; Last date of filling Online Application: 20 November 2026 up to 5:30 p.m.; Last date of receipt of hard copy with all self-attested enclosures (including postal processing days): 30 November 2026 up to 5:30 p.m.
What is the application fee?
Rs. 1,000/- (SC/ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and Women candidates are exempt)
What is the age limit?
Varies by post