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Librarian Gujarat High Court Bharti 2026 - 30 Posts (Advt No. RC/B/1458/2026)

High Court of Gujarat, Sola, Ahmedabad · Posted 28 Sep 2026

Total posts30
QualificationBachelor of Library and Information Science (B.Lib.I.Sc) or equivalent degree, basic computer knowledge certificate, knowledge of English, Gujarati and Hindi, and 2 years library experience after degree (Law degree preferred)
SalaryPay Matrix Rs. 25,500 - 81,100 plus usual allowances as per rules
Last date20 Oct 2026

In short

Librarian Gujarat High Court Bharti 2026 has been announced by the High Court of Gujarat for 30 Group-C posts. Candidates with a Bachelor of Library and Information Science degree and 2 years of library experience can apply online on the HC-OJAS portal until 20 October 2026, 11:59 PM.

The recruitment notification, Advertisement No. RC/B/1458/2026, was issued on 28 September 2026 by the Registrar (Recruitment), High Court of Gujarat, Sola, Ahmedabad. This is a direct recruitment through a competitive examination, held as the 2nd Centralized Recruitment Process for Librarian posts.

Librarian posts are spread across District Courts, Family Courts and the Chief Judicial Magistrates' Court in many districts, including Ahmedabad City, Surat, Amreli, Aravalli, Kachchh, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Porbandar, Navsari, Patan, Valsad and more. The single Librarian cum Research Assistant post is under the Industrial Courts and Labour Courts, where appointments are made by the President, Industrial Courts, Ahmedabad.

  • Organization: High Court of Gujarat
  • Post Names: Librarian (Group-C) and Librarian cum Research Assistant (Group-C)
  • Total Posts: 30
  • Application Mode: Online via HC-OJAS
  • Job Location: District courts and Industrial/Labour Courts across Gujarat
  • Qualification: B.Lib.I.Sc + 2 years library experience
  • Pay Scale: Rs. 25,500 - 81,100 (Pay Matrix)
  • Age Limit: 21 to 37 years
  • Last Date: 20 October 2026
  • Official Website: hc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in
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Important dates

  1. 28 Sep 2026

    Notification Date · done

  2. 1 Oct 2026

    Application Start · done

  3. 20 Oct 2026

    Last Date to Apply

  4. 29 Nov 2026

    Exam Date

Application fee

CategoryFee
General / UnreservedRs. 1500 plus bank charges
SC / ST / SEBC / EWS / Ex-Servicemen / PwBDRs. 750 plus bank charges

Eligibility

Essential Qualification (as on 20/10/2026)

  • Bachelor of Library and Information Science or an equivalent degree from a Government-recognised university.
  • A degree in Law is preferred, but not compulsory.
  • A certificate of basic computer knowledge, as prescribed by the State Government from time to time.
  • Sufficient knowledge of English, Gujarati and Hindi.

Experience

At least 2 years of work experience in a well-organised library, gained after obtaining the degree.

Age Limit

Minimum 21 years and maximum 37 years, as on the last date of online application (20/10/2026).

Upper Age Relaxation

CategoryAge Relaxation
Unreserved / SC / ST / SEBC / EWSNo relaxation
Women5 years
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)10 years
Ex-ServicemenActual service rendered plus 3 years
State Government Employees5 years, or years of service put in, whichever is less

Even after all relaxations, the upper age cannot exceed 45 years for any category.

Minimum Qualifying Marks

StagePwBD CandidatesAll Other Candidates
Main Written Examination45%50%
Viva-voce Test40%40%

Reservation Conditions

  • Only candidates of Gujarat origin from SC/ST/SEBC/EWS categories get reservation benefits.
  • There is no vacancy for SC, ST, SEBC, EWS or Ex-Servicemen categories. Such candidates can apply under the Unreserved category, follow Unreserved criteria, and get relaxation in examination fees only.
  • PwBD reservation needs a valid disability certificate from the competent authority under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

Nationality

The candidate must be a citizen of India.

SalaryPay Matrix Rs. 25,500 - 81,100 plus usual allowances as per rules
Basic PayRs. 25,500 - 81,100 (Pay Matrix)
DAas per rules
HRAas per rules

Age relaxation for reserved categories applies as per the official notification.

Vacancy details · 30 posts

Post NameURTotal
Librarian (Group-C) - District Judiciary2929
Librarian cum Research Assistant (Group-C) - Industrial Courts and Labour Courts11

Selection process

  1. 1Main Written Examination (Objective MCQ, 100 Marks)
  2. 2Viva-voce Test (Oral Interview, 40 Marks)
  3. 3Final Merit List based on aggregate marks
  4. 4Appointment and District Posting

Exam pattern

PaperSubjectQuestionsMarksDuration
Main Written ExaminationLibrary Science / English and Gujarati Language / General Studies (History, Geography, Science, Current Affairs), Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability / Basic Legal Knowledge / Basic Computer Application1001002 hours
Viva-voce TestOral Interview040—

How to apply

  1. Visit the official HC-OJAS portal at hc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
  2. Read the How to Apply - User Manual, the Online Payment Instructions and the Common General Instruction available on the portal.
  3. Find Advertisement No. RC/B/1458/2026 (Librarian) and open the online application form. The form opens on 01 October 2026 at 12:00 noon.
  4. Fill in your details carefully:
    • Personal and contact details, including a working mobile number for SMS alerts
    • Educational qualification details
    • Library work experience details
  5. For District Judiciary posts, choose 3 districts in order of your preference. This choice cannot be changed later, and no district preference applies for the Industrial Courts and Labour Courts post.
  6. Submit and confirm the application. Only a CONFIRMED application is valid.
  7. Click the Print Application/Pay Fees button and pay the examination fee through SBI e-Pay.
  8. Print the confirmed application and the e-Payment receipt, and keep them safe for document verification.
  9. Download the e-Call-Letter-cum-Admission Slip from HC-OJAS about one week before the examination.

Documents required

Application Documents

  • Printout of the confirmed Online Application with e-Payment Receipt or Challan
  • Recent passport-size colour photograph
  • One set of self-attested copies of all documents along with originals

Age and Academic Documents

  • School Leaving Certificate or Birth Certificate issued under the Birth and Death Registration Act
  • SSC and HSC mark sheets and certificates
  • B.Lib.I.Sc (or equivalent) degree mark sheets and certificate
  • Basic Computer Knowledge certificate as prescribed by the State Government
  • Experience certificate showing 2 years of library work after the degree

Category and Reservation Documents

  • Caste Certificate from the competent authority of Gujarat (for reserved categories)
  • Non-Creamy Layer Certificate of the current financial year (for SEBC)
  • EWS Eligibility Certificate from the competent authority of Gujarat
  • Benchmark Disability Certificate from the competent authority (for PwBD)
  • Discharge Certificate (for Ex-Servicemen)

Identity Documents

  • Original ID proof with a copy: Election Card, PAN Card, Driving Licence, Passport, Aadhaar Card, or Government ID card issued by the Head of Department

Other Documents

  • No Objection Certificate (NOC), if employed in State or Central Government
  • Two original good moral character certificates from respectable persons such as a Doctor, Engineer, MLA or MP, issued within the last 6 months
  • Government Gazette copy for any change in name or surname
  • Attested copies of FIR, charge-sheet, judgment or related papers, if any criminal or civil case or complaint is filed by or against the candidate

Important notes

General Guidelines

  1. Only candidates with a confirmed online application and paid fees can appear in the Main Written Examination.
  2. The High Court may adjust or change the number of notified vacancies at any stage.
  3. Candidates must travel at their own expense for the written exam and interview.
  4. Stage-wise marks will be shared only after the full recruitment ends, through a link on HC-OJAS with an OTP sent by SMS. Disqualified candidates will not get this link.
  5. Passing the exam does not guarantee appointment. The High Court must be satisfied that the candidate is suitable in all respects.
  6. RTI applications about this recruitment will not be accepted until the whole process is complete.
  7. The High Court's decision on all matters of this recruitment is final and binding.

Examination Rules

  1. The written exam will be held at Ahmedabad or at centres decided by the High Court.
  2. The question paper will be in English, except for the Gujarati language questions.
  3. The exam is conducted on an OMR sheet or other mode chosen by the High Court. No re-evaluation or rechecking of OMR sheets is allowed.
  4. If many candidates qualify in the written exam, the High Court may limit the number called for interview based on merit.
  5. Candidates without an e-Call Letter will not be allowed to appear in the exam or interview.

Posting and District Preference

  1. A fourth district will be decided by the High Court based on vacancies and merit.
  2. Vacancies are filled in merit order, first for District Judiciary and then for Industrial Courts and Labour Courts.
  3. If a candidate cannot be placed in a preferred district, he or she may be posted in any other district. District preference gives no right to a specific posting.
  4. Requests to change district preference will be rejected outright.
  5. For the Industrial Courts and Labour Courts post, the President, Industrial Courts, Ahmedabad will allot the posting, and the candidate must accept it.
  6. A candidate who refuses the appointment loses the right to appointment from the Select List.
  7. The Centralized Wait-List will have no more than 10% of notified vacancies. The Select List and Wait-List stay valid for 1 year or until vacancies are filled, whichever is earlier.

Disqualification

  1. Dismissal from service by any Central, State, UT, High Court, statutory or local authority.
  2. Conviction for an offence involving moral turpitude, or being debarred by any High Court, Public Service Commission or recruiting body.
  3. Directly or indirectly trying to influence the recruiting authority.
  4. A man with more than one living wife, or a woman married to a man who already has another wife.
  5. Possessing any electronic gadget or using unfair means during any exam or test.

Communication

  1. Do not call or visit the High Court Registry for general queries. Phone calls and personal visits will not be entertained.
  2. Keep checking the HC-OJAS and High Court websites, the detailed advertisement, and SMS alerts on your registered mobile number for updates.

Frequently asked questions

How many posts are there in Librarian Gujarat High Court Bharti 2026?

There are 30 posts in total: 29 Librarian posts in the District Judiciary and 1 Librarian cum Research Assistant post in Industrial and Labour Courts.

What is the last date for Gujarat High Court Librarian Bharti 2026?

The last date to apply online on HC-OJAS is 20 October 2026, until 11:59 PM.

What qualification is required for Gujarat High Court Librarian posts?

Candidates need a Bachelor of Library and Information Science degree, a basic computer knowledge certificate, knowledge of English, Gujarati and Hindi, and 2 years of library experience after the degree.

What is the age limit for Gujarat High Court Librarian Bharti 2026?

Candidates must be between 21 and 37 years as on 20 October 2026. The upper age limit cannot exceed 45 years even after relaxation.

What is the salary of a Gujarat High Court Librarian?

The post carries a Pay Matrix of Rs. 25,500 to 81,100 plus usual allowances as per rules.

What is the application fee for Gujarat High Court Librarian Bharti 2026?

SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, Ex-Servicemen and PwBD candidates pay Rs. 750, and all others pay Rs. 1500, plus bank charges.

When is the Gujarat High Court Librarian exam date 2026?

The Main Written Examination is tentatively scheduled for 29 November 2026, and the Viva-voce Test for December 2026 or January 2027.

Are any Librarian posts reserved for PwBD candidates?

Yes, 2 of the 29 District Judiciary Librarian posts are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, and 2 are reserved for women.

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