KF Library Attendant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

Kalakshetra Foundation; Chennai; On-site; INR 201,000 - 635,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalakshetra Foundation in Chennai invites applications for 1 Library Attendant (Group C) at Besant Arundale Senior Secondary School (BASS). The post requires a Class X pass and 3 years of library experience. Age not more than 25 years as on 23 November 2026.

Pay level 1 of 7 CPC with Rs 18000-56900 per month. Selection is through a written/skill test with objective questions; shortlisted candidates only. Applications must reach the Director, Kalakshetra Foundation, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai by 23

Qualifications

• Class X pass and 3 years of experience of working in a library.
• Basic knowledge of library operations and of the preservation and care of books and periodicals is desirable.

Education

Class X pass

Job description

Kalakshetra Foundation is hiring for 1 Library Attendant post (Group C, UR) at Besant Arundale Senior Secondary School (BASS).

Kalakshetra Library Attendant at a Glance

Organisation Kalakshetra Foundation (कलाक्षेत्र प्रतिष्ठान)

Post(s) Library Attendant (Group C)

Vacancies 1 (One) – UR

Pay Pay Level 1 of 7 CPC (Rs 18000 - 56900)

Qualification Class X pass and 3 years' experience of working in a library

Age Limit Not more than 25 years as on 23 November 2026

Job Location Besant Arundale Senior Secondary School (BASS), Kalakshetra Foundation

About Kalakshetra

Kalakshetra Foundation describes itself as an Institution of National Importance. It is an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, located at Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai. The Library Attendant post is in the foundation's Besant Arundale Senior Secondary School (BASS).

Selection Process

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the written test/skill test. Meeting the eligibility criteria alone does not give a right to be selected. A merit list will be prepared from the marks candidates obtain, and the appointment will be made from that list. Candidates called for document verification must bring their original certificates.

Examination

Written Test 100 (Objective Type) 100 2 hours 50

Written Test Topics

Library Aptitude/Library Science Fundamentals Library as a Social Institution: Five laws of Library Science, role and types of libraries (Academic, Public, Special); Basic Library Operations: Shelving methods, stack maintenance, book accessioning and handling circulation 50 marks

Library Aptitude/Library Science Fundamentals (contd.) Classification & Cataloguing Basics: Introductory concepts of book numbering, sorting and identification; Preservation & Care: Basic binding, repair and protection of books and periodicals Included above

General Awareness & Current Affairs General knowledge about India and neighbouring countries; basic history, geography, Indian culture, general polity and everyday science 50 marks

Reasoning & Mathematical/Numerical Ability Numerical Ability: Number systems, decimals, fractions, percentages, ratio & proportion and basic arithmetic

Language Test (English/Hindi or Tamil) Reading comprehension, basic grammar (articles, prepositions), vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms) and sentence correction

Travel and Stay

No travelling allowance is paid for attending the written test or skill test. If the recruitment procedure, written test (if any) or skill test lasts more than one day, candidates must arrange their own travel and stay in Chennai.

Kalakshetra Foundation reserves the right to cancel, restrict or modify the recruitment process without giving a reason. No correspondence will be entertained about the conduct and result of the test, or about why a candidate was not called for the test.

Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.

All improper applications will be summarily rejected.

Passing the examination does not give a right to appointment. The foundation must first be satisfied, after any enquiry it considers necessary, that the candidate is suitable in all respects.

A candidate found using malpractice at any stage of the examination will have the candidature cancelled and will be debarred from KF recruitments.

The foundation's decision is final and binding on eligibility, acceptance or rejection of applications, the penalty for false information, the mode of selection, the conduct of the examination(s) and final selection.

Under the declaration in the form, the candidature or appointment is liable to be cancelled if any information is found to be suppressed, false or incorrect, or if any ineligibility is found before or after the examination.

Any dispute about the recruitment is subject to the courts/tribunals that have jurisdiction in Chennai.

FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies are in Kalakshetra Recruitment 2026 for Library Attendant?

There is 1 (One) Library Attendant post (Group C, UR) at Besant Arundale Senior Secondary School. The notice says the number of vacancies may vary depending on the vacancies that exist at the time of final selection.

Q2. What is the last date for the Kalakshetra Library Attendant application?

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

Q3. What qualification is required for the Kalakshetra Library Attendant post?

Candidates must be Class X pass and must have 3 years' experience of working in a library. Basic knowledge of library operations and of the preservation and care of books and periodicals is desirable.

Q4. What is the age limit for the Kalakshetra Library Attendant post?

Candidates must be not more than 25 years old as on the closing date, 23 November 2026. Departmental candidates get no relaxation in the upper age limit.

Q5. What is the salary of a Kalakshetra Library Attendant?

The post is in Pay Level 1 of 7 CPC (Rs 18000 - 56900).

Q6. How do I apply for the Kalakshetra Library Attendant post?

Fill in the Annexure – I form with a blue or black ball point pen and paste a photo on it. Then post it with self-attested copies of your testimonials and one extra photo, in a cover marked "Application for the post of Library Attendant in BASS", to the Director, Kalakshetra Foundation, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai – 600 041.

Q7. Can I apply for the Kalakshetra Library Attendant post by email?

No. Applications received through email will be summarily rejected. The application must be sent by post.

Q8. What is the selection process for the Kalakshetra Library Attendant post?

Shortlisted candidates will be called for a written test/skill test. A merit list will be prepared from the marks obtained, and the appointment will be made from that list.

Q9. What is the pattern of the Kalakshetra Library Attendant written test?

The written test has 100 objective-type questions for 100 marks, and it lasts 2 hours. The qualifying mark is 50. It covers Library Science Fundamentals, General Awareness & Current Affairs, Numerical Ability and a Language Test (English/Hindi or Tamil).

Q10. Is travelling allowance paid for the Kalakshetra Library Attendant test?

No. No travelling allowance is paid for attending the written test or skill test. If the process lasts more than one day, candidates must arrange their own travel and stay in Chennai.