PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANT GR II (LIBRARY) – DIRECT RECRUITMENT (274/2025)

The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has announced the recruitment for Professional Assistant Grade II (Library) under Category No. 274/2025. This is a great opportunity for candidates with qualifications in Library and Information Science to work in reputed universities across Kerala and play a key role in managing and supporting academic library services.

Job Overview

• Post: Professional Assistant Grade II (Library)

• Recruitment Type: Direct Recruitment

• Category No.: 274/2025

• Department: Universities in Kerala

• Scale of Pay: ₹27,800 – ₹59,400 per month

• Vacancies: Anticipated Vacancies (Statewide across Kerala universities)

• Ranked List Validity: 1 to 3 years from the date of publication

• Exam Date: 06 January 2026 (Tuesday)

• Exam Mode: Online / OMR 100 marks, 1 hour 30 mins

Important Dates

• Notification Published: 30 August 2025

• Last Date to Apply: 03 October 2025

• Exam Date: 06 January 2026

• Admission Ticket: Available online a few weeks before the exam; candidates must confirm the exam attendance on the PSC portal to generate their admission ticket.

Eligibility Criteria

🎓 Educational Qualification

To be eligible for this post, candidates should have one of the following qualifications from a recognized university or equivalent:

• M.L.I.Sc. (Master of Library and Information Science)

• B.L.I.Sc. (Bachelor of Library and Information Science)

• Or an equivalent degree in Library Science / Information Science.

📌 Age Limit

• 22 – 36 years

• Candidates must have been born between 02.01.1989 and 01.01.2003 (both dates inclusive).

• Relaxations apply for candidates from SC/ST/OBC and other reserved categories as per government rules. 

 Reservation:

• 4% reservations are provided for persons with disabilities as per prevailing government orders.

🧠 Selection Process

The recruitment to the Professional Assistant Grade II (Library) post is based on a competitive written examination conducted by the Kerala PSC. Candidates will be shortlisted on merit, and a ranked list will be published after the exam.

• Total Marks: 100

• Mode: Online / OMR

• Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

• Medium: English (Usually)

• Rank List Validity: Minimum 1 year, up to 3 years from publication.

Candidates should carefully confirm their application on the PSC portal before the deadline to ensure that their admission tickets are generated. Studies indicate that often thousands of candidates (e.g., 2,620+) register for this exam, highlighting its competitive nature.

Exam Syllabus & Key Topics

The syllabus for the Professional Assistant Grade II (Library) exam typically covers a broad range of Library and Information Science topics. According to the official detailed syllabus, the exam is structured into key modules that test both theory and practical understanding:

Module Highlights:

1. Foundations of Library and Information Science

   • Library as social institution, historical and social foundations

   • Library legislation, ethics, library movement, and associations

2. Knowledge Organization: Library Classification

   • Systematic classification, cataloguing principles

3. Information & Communication

   • Information transfer, media, communication models

4. Information Sources

   • Types of information sources and their use

5. Information Products & Services

   • Reference services, user services, digital resources

6. Library and Information Centre Management

   • Planning, budgeting, evaluation

7. Cataloguing & Metadata

   • Cataloguing rules, metadata standards, classification schemes

Preparing thoroughly across these areas will help candidates tackle both theoretical and practical parts of the exam.

 Being selected as a Professional Assistant Grade II (Library) offers a stable government job with a good pay scale in one of Kerala’s universities. The role allows you to contribute to academic support services, manage library resources, and assist students and researchers making it an excellent choice for individuals passionate about library science and information services.