Last updated: October 2, 2026 at 3:48 PM
All 30 of these Librarian posts are unreserved, which means candidates from every category compete on the same merit list — reserved-category candidates get a lower exam fee, but no separate quota. The High Court of Gujarat is filling 29 Librarian posts across district and family courts in Gujarat, plus 1 Librarian cum Research Assistant post in the Industrial and Labour Courts. You need a library science degree and two years of real library work behind you, and the online window runs from 01.10.2026 to 20.10.2026.
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Recruitment Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Librarian (Group-C) — 29 posts; Librarian cum Research Assistant (Group-C) — 1 post |
| Organization | High Court of Gujarat, Sola, Ahmedabad |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | RC/B/1458/2026 (Librarian) |
| Location | Gujarat |
| Total Vacancies | 30 (all Unreserved / General; 2 posts kept for women and 2 for persons with benchmark disabilities) |
| Qualification | Bachelor of Library and Information Science or equivalent, plus 2 years of library experience |
| Age Limit | 21 to 37 years as on 20.10.2026 Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Main Written Examination (MCQ) → Viva-voce Test (Oral Interview) |
| Pay Scale | Rs 25,500 a month to start, rising to Rs 81,100, plus the usual allowances |
| How to Apply | Online only, through the HC-OJAS portal |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website / Apply Online | HC-OJAS Portal |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 28.09.2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 01.10.2026 (12:00 hours) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 20.10.2026 (23:59 hours) |
| Main Written Examination (tentative) | 29.11.2026 (Sunday) |
| Viva-voce Test (tentative) | December 2026 or January 2027 |
| e-Call Letter cum Admission Slip | One week before the examination, on HC-OJAS |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / SEBC / EWS / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD | Rs 750, plus the usual bank charges |
| All other candidates | Rs 1,500, plus the usual bank charges |
| Mode of payment | Online through SBI e-Pay, using the “Print Application / Pay Fees” button on the HC-OJAS portal |
Vacancy Details
Every post in this recruitment is an unreserved one. SC, ST, SEBC and EWS candidates are still welcome to apply, but they do so against the General category and are judged by General category standards.
| Establishment | Total Posts | General | For Women | For PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District Judiciary | 29 | 29 | 2 | 2 |
| Industrial Courts and Labour Courts | 01 | 01 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 30 | 30 | 2 | 2 |
District-wise Vacancies (District Judiciary)
| S.No. | Establishment | Posts | For Women | For PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Judicial Magistrates’ Court, Ahmedabad City | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | District Court, Amreli | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Family Court, Amreli | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | District Court, Aravalli | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 5 | Family Court, Aravalli | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Family Court, Banaskantha | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Family Court, Bharuch | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | District Court, Botad | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Family Court, Dahod | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | District Court, Devbhumi Dwarka | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | District Court, Gir Somnath | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Family Court, Jamnagar | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Family Court, Junagadh | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | District Court, Kachchh | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Family Court, Kachchh | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | District Court, Mahisagar | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | District Court, Narmada | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | District Court, Navsari | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Family Court, Navsari | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Family Court, Panchmahals | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | District Court, Patan | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Family Court, Patan | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | District Court, Porbandar | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 24 | District Court, Surat | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 25 | Family Court, Surat | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | District Court, Surendranagar | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | District Court, Valsad | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 29 | 2 | 2 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Library and Information Science, or an equivalent degree, from a university the Government recognises. A law degree is preferred but is not compulsory. |
| Experience | Two years of work in a well organized library, earned after you finish the degree. |
| Computer Knowledge | A certificate showing basic computer knowledge, in the form the Gujarat Government prescribes from time to time. |
| Language | Sufficient knowledge of English, Gujarati and Hindi. |
| Age Limit | 21 to 37 years as on 20.10.2026 Check your age eligibility → |
| Nationality | You must be a citizen of India. |
| Reservation | Only candidates of Gujarat origin can claim reserved-category benefits. Since no post is reserved this time, SC, ST, SEBC and EWS candidates apply against the General category and get the lower fee alone. |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Unreserved / SC / ST / SEBC / EWS | No relaxation |
| Women candidates | 5 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Length of service actually rendered, plus 3 years |
| State Government employees | 5 years, or the number of years already served, whichever is less |
The one rule that overrides all of these: your upper age can never go past 45 years, whichever relaxation you claim. So a woman candidate can apply up to 42, and a PwBD candidate hits the 45-year ceiling rather than the full 10 years.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Main Written Examination (Objective Type MCQs) | 100 marks, 2 hours, tentatively on 29.11.2026 at Ahmedabad or other centres the High Court decides. Each question carries 1 mark, and 0.33 mark is cut for every wrong or multiple answer. The syllabus covers Library Science; English and Gujarati language; General Studies (history, geography, science, current affairs) with logical reasoning and analytical ability; basic legal knowledge; and basic computer application. The paper is in English, except the Gujarati questions. You need 50% to pass, or 45% if you are PwBD. Answers go on an OMR sheet, and the High Court will not re-check or re-evaluate it. |
| 2. Viva-voce Test (Oral Interview) | 40 marks, tentatively in December 2026 or January 2027. Only candidates who pass the written exam are called. You need at least 40% here to be included in the final merit list. If too many candidates pass the written exam, the High Court may cut the interview list down by merit. |
| 3. Select List and Wait List | Your rank comes from your written exam marks and interview marks added together. A centralised wait list of up to 10% of the notified vacancies is published alongside. Both lists stay valid for one year from the date they are published, or until the posts are filled, whichever comes first. |
Both stages count towards your final rank, but the written paper carries far more weight than the interview — a little over 70% of the total. And with 0.33 marks lost on every wrong answer, a blind guess costs you more than leaving the question blank.
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay Matrix | Rs 25,500 to 81,100 a month. The Pay Matrix is the government’s pay ladder — 25,500 is where a new appointee starts and 81,100 is the top of that band after years of increments. |
| Starting Basic Pay | Rs 25,500 a month |
| Allowances | Usual allowances as per the rules. The notification does not list them individually. |
| Post Type | Group-C, a regular government post on the establishment of the District Judiciary or the Industrial and Labour Courts |
In plain terms, Rs 25,500 is your starting basic pay, not your in-hand salary. Allowances are paid on top of it, so the actual monthly figure is higher — the notification simply does not break them down.
How to Apply
- Open the HC-OJAS portal at hc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in any time between 12:00 hours on 01.10.2026 and 23:59 hours on 20.10.2026. Read the “How to Apply – User Manual” on the portal before you start filling anything in.
- Fill in the online application form. For the District Judiciary posts you must choose three districts in order of preference — the High Court picks a fourth for you based on where vacancies are left. The Industrial and Labour Courts post takes no district preference at all.
- Upload your photograph and signature in the size and format the form asks for.
- Pay the fee through the “Print Application / Pay Fees” button using SBI e-Pay, and save the payment receipt.
- Confirm and submit the application, then print the confirmed form along with the e-Payment receipt and keep both safe.
Note: Your district preference cannot be changed later at any stage — the High Court rejects such requests outright. Only applications that are confirmed and paid for are allowed into the written exam.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Confirmed online application printout | Along with the e-Payment receipt or challan |
| School Leaving Certificate or Birth Certificate | The birth certificate must be issued under the Birth and Death Registration Act |
| SSC and HSC mark sheets and certificates | Originals plus one self-attested copy of each |
| Library science degree certificate and mark sheets | The essential qualification set out in the notification |
| Experience certificate | Proof of your two years in a well organized library, dated after your degree |
| Basic computer knowledge certificate | In the form the Gujarat Government prescribes |
| Caste certificate | Issued by a competent authority of the State of Gujarat. SEBC candidates also need a current-year Non-Creamy Layer certificate, which proves the family income is under the limit |
| EWS eligibility certificate | Issued by a competent authority of the State of Gujarat, if you applied under EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) |
| PwBD certificate | From a competent authority, confirming a benchmark disability under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 |
| Discharge certificate | For Ex-Servicemen only |
| No Objection Certificate (NOC) | If you already work for the State or Central Government |
| Character certificates from two respectable persons | Professionals or dignitaries such as a doctor, engineer, MLA or MP, issued within the last 6 months |
| Government Gazette copy | Only if you have changed your name or surname |
| Court case documents | Attested copies of the FIR, charge sheet or judgment if any criminal or civil case involves you |
| Original photo ID | Election card, PAN card, valid driving licence, valid passport, Aadhaar card, or a department-issued ID for government servants, plus a copy |
| Recent passport-size colour photograph | Carry one with the document set Resize your photo and signature → |
Important Links
| Link | Go to |
|---|---|
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Download Notification PDF |
| Apply Online | HC-OJAS Portal |
| Official Website | High Court of Gujarat |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Your three district preferences are locked the moment you submit — the High Court rejects any request to change them outright, so think about where you are willing to be posted before you pick.
- Your two years of library experience must come after your degree, so a certificate covering time while you were still studying will not count.
- Answers go on an OMR sheet and there is no re-checking or re-evaluation, so check your markings before you hand the sheet in.
- Carrying any electronic gadget into the exam or interview makes you ineligible for appointment altogether, not just for that paper.
- Do not phone or visit the High Court Registry for updates — they will not be entertained. Watch the HC-OJAS portal and the SMS alerts on your registered mobile number instead.
- A wrong answer costs you 0.33 mark, so skipping a question you genuinely do not know usually beats guessing.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to apply for Gujarat High Court Librarian Recruitment 2026?
The online application window opens at 12:00 hours on 01.10.2026 and closes at 23:59 hours on 20.10.2026.
2. How many Librarian posts are on offer?
Thirty in all — 29 Librarian posts across district and family courts in Gujarat, and 1 Librarian cum Research Assistant post in the Industrial and Labour Courts.
3. What qualification do I need?
A Bachelor of Library and Information Science degree or its equivalent from a recognised university, a basic computer knowledge certificate, and two years of library work completed after the degree.
4. What is the age limit?
You must be between 21 and 37 years old as on 20.10.2026, and no relaxation can push your upper limit past 45 years.
5. How much is the application fee?
Rs 1,500 plus bank charges for most candidates, and Rs 750 plus bank charges if you are SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, Ex-Servicemen or PwBD.
6. Is there any reservation in this recruitment?
No — all 30 posts are unreserved, so SC, ST, SEBC and EWS candidates apply against the General category and get only the lower fee, although 2 posts are kept for women and 2 for persons with benchmark disabilities.
7. When is the written exam?
The Main Written Examination is tentatively set for Sunday, 29.11.2026, with the Viva-voce Test following in December 2026 or January 2027.
8. Do I have to know Gujarati?
Yes — the notification asks for sufficient knowledge of English, Gujarati and Hindi, and part of the written paper is set in Gujarati.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
