KF Librarian Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

Kalakshetra Foundation; Chennai; On-site; INR 395,000 - 1,254,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalakshetra Foundation invites applications for a Librarian in Besant Arundale Senior Secondary School, a Kalakshetra Foundation institution. The post is Group B, Pay Level 6 of the 7th CPC with a pay range of Rs 35,400 to 1,12,400.

The candidate must hold MA and Bachelor of Library Science, with five years library experience. The position is located at Besant Arundale Senior Secondary School, Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai.

Qualifications

• MA and Bachelor of Library Science from a recognised University or equivalent
• Five years' experience in a library attached to Central/State Govt institution or a special library of similar nature
• Knowledge of Library automation
• Ability to read and understand Sanskrit and other south Indian languages
• Ability to read music notations

Skills

Library knowledge

Sanskrit reading

Education

MA from a recognised University

Bachelor of Library Science from a recognised University

Tools

Library automation

Job description

Kalakshetra Recruitment 2026 is for one Librarian post (Group B, UR) at Besant Arundale Senior Secondary School, which belongs to Kalakshetra Foundation (कलाक्षेत्र प्रतिष्ठान). Kalakshetra Foundation is an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India.

Kalakshetra Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

Particulars

Details

Organisation Kalakshetra Foundation (An Institution of National Importance)

Post Librarian, Besant Arundale Senior Secondary School (Group B)

Vacancies One (1) – UR

Pay Pay Level 6 of 7th CPC (Rs 35400 - 112400)

Qualification MA and Bachelor of Library Science, plus five years' library experience

Age Limit Not more than 27 years as on 23 November 2026

Job Location Besant Arundale Senior Secondary School, Kalakshetra Foundation

Apply By Post only, in the prescribed proforma (Annexure-I)

Last Date to Apply 23-11-2026 (Monday), 05.30 PM – the application must reach by then

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About Kalakshetra Foundation

Kalakshetra Foundation calls itself an Institution of National Importance. It is an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India, and its postal address is Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai – 600 041. Besant Arundale Senior Secondary School (BASS School), where the Librarian will work, is a school of the Foundation.

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Librarian, Besant Arundale Senior Secondary School Group B One (1) (UR) Pay Level 6 of 7th CPC (Rs 35400 - 112400)

• MA from a recognised University or equivalent
• Bachelor of Library Science from a recognised University or equivalent
• Five years' experience in a library attached to Central/State Govt institution or a special library of similar nature
• Master degree in Library Science from a recognised University
• Knowledge of Library automation
• Ability to read and understand Sanskrit and other south Indian languages
• Ability to read music notations

Kalakshetra Foundation says the number of vacancies in the notification may vary, depending on the vacancies that exist at the time of final selection.

You must have the minimum educational qualification on or before the cutoff date. The result of that qualification must be declared by the Institute or University before the closing date of this recruitment.

Age Limit

The age limit is not more than 27 years as on the closing date, 23 November 2026. Kalakshetra Foundation accepts only the date of birth written in the application form and recorded in the Matriculation / Secondary Examination Certificate. No later request to change it will be considered. No relaxation in the upper age limit is available for departmental candidates.

Check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of the post.

Applications without self-attested copies of these documents will be summarily rejected.

Kalakshetra Librarian Notification PDF Full notification with eligibility, instructions and the checklist

Librarian Application Form (Annexure-I) Prescribed proforma to fill in and send by post

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Q1. How many vacancies are there in Kalakshetra Recruitment 2026?

There is One (1) Librarian post at Besant Arundale Senior Secondary School, reserved as UR. The Foundation says the number may vary depending on the vacancies at the time of final selection.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for the Kalakshetra Librarian post?

The application must reach the Director, Kalakshetra Foundation, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai – 600 041 by 05.30 PM on 23 November 2026 (Monday). Late applications will be rejected.

Q3. What qualification is needed for the Kalakshetra Librarian post?

You need an MA and a Bachelor of Library Science, each from a recognised University or equivalent. You also need five years' experience in a library attached to a Central/State Govt institution or a special library of similar nature.

Q4. What is the age limit for the Kalakshetra Librarian post?

The age limit is not more than 27 years as on the closing date, 23 November 2026. No relaxation in the upper age limit is available for departmental candidates.

Q5. What is the salary of the Kalakshetra Librarian?

The Librarian post is in Pay Level 6 of the 7th CPC (Rs 35400 - 112400). It is a Group B post.

Q8. What is the selection process for the Kalakshetra Librarian post?

Shortlisted candidates will be called for a written test / skill test, and merit is based on the combined score. Ties are decided first by age (older candidate higher) and then by alphabetical order.

Q9. What are the desirable qualifications for the Kalakshetra Librarian post?

The desirable qualifications are a Master degree in Library Science from a recognised University and knowledge of Library automation. The others are the ability to read and understand Sanskrit and other south Indian languages, and the ability to read music notations.

Q10. Is travelling allowance paid for the Kalakshetra written test or skill test?

No. No travelling allowance is payable for attending the written test / skill test. If the process runs beyond one day, candidates must arrange their own travel and stay at Chennai.

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