i. A Master’s Degree in Library Science /Information Science/documentation with at least 55%* marks or its equivalent grade of B in the UGC seven points scale and consistently good academic record. ii. At least thirteen years as a Deputy Librarian (AGP Rs. 8000/ -) in a university library or eighteen years’ experience as a College Librarian (AGP of Rs. 6000/). iii. Evidence of innovative library service and organization of published work. *Relaxation of 5% of marks at PG level for SC/ST candidates as per UGC guidelines. Desirable: M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree in library science/ information science / documentation/archives and manuscript-keeping. Age of superannuation: 62 years