Vacancies: 30 · Posts: 2 designations · Type: Regular Government Service · Mode: Online · Fee: ₹1,500 (others) / ₹750 (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS/ESM/PwBD) · Apply: 01 Oct–20 Oct 2026 · Salary: ₹25,500–81,100 · Selection: MCQ written + viva-voce · Location: Gujarat
Two years in a well-organised library after the degree is mandatory: the High Court of Gujarat, Sola, Ahmedabad, has opened Gujarat High Court Librarian Recruitment 2026 for 30 Group-C posts in the state judiciary.
Advertisement No. RC/B/1458/2026 dated 28 September 2026 covers 29 Librarian posts in District Judiciary establishments and 1 Librarian cum Research Assistant post in Industrial Courts and Labour Courts. Pay is the printed matrix of ₹25,500–81,100 plus usual allowances as per the rules.
Online applications open on the HC-OJAS portal from 01 October 2026 (12:00 Hours) to 20 October 2026 (23:59 Hours). The role sits in the court library and involves legal research work across Gujarat districts. Candidates need B.Lib.I.Sc or an equivalent recognised degree, a State Government computer certificate, and working knowledge of English, Gujarati and Hindi. An LL.B. is preferred, not mandatory.
⚠️ Application Alerts
- Only a confirmed online form with fee paid through SBI e-Pay on HC-OJAS is valid for the written exam. Saving a draft is not enough.
- For District Judiciary posts, you must lock three district preferences in the form. The High Court will not change that order later.
- All 30 seats are shown as General. SC/ST/SEBC/EWS candidates may apply against Unreserved seats, but Unreserved age and qualifying-mark rules apply. Only the lower examination fee is relaxed for them.
- The two years’ library experience must be after the qualifying degree, reckoned from 20 October 2026.
📋 Official Source Chain
- Official notice: Advertisement No. RC/B/1458/2026 (Librarian), dated 28 September 2026 — Download the Gujarat High Court Librarian 2026 PDF
- Official application route: Online only on HC-OJAS from 01 October 2026 (12:00 Hours) to 20 October 2026 (23:59 Hours); fee through SBI e-Pay on the same portal
- Official updates page: gujarathighcourt.nic.in/currentopenings
- Last checked: 28 September 2026, 5:32 PM IST
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Who Should Apply?
- B.Lib.I.Sc or equivalent + 2 years’ library experience after the degree → Librarian (District Judiciary) – 29 posts; Librarian cum Research Assistant (Industrial Courts and Labour Courts) – 1 post
- Preferred, not mandatory: Degree in Law (LL.B.)
- Also required as on 20 October 2026: certificate of basic computer knowledge as prescribed by the Government of Gujarat; sufficient knowledge of English, Gujarati and Hindi; Indian citizenship.
- Women: 2 District Judiciary seats are reserved for women (District Court, Aravalli and District Court, Porbandar).
- PwBD: 2 District Judiciary seats are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (District Court, Amreli and District Court, Surat), subject to a valid certificate under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
Who cannot apply (hard filters from the notice):
- Not a citizen of India
- Dismissed from Central/State/UT/High Court/statutory/local service
- Convicted for an offence involving moral turpitude, or permanently debarred by a High Court, UPSC/State PSC or any recruiting authority
- A man with more than one living wife, or a woman married to a man who already has another wife
- Age above 45 years after every printed relaxation
Reserved-category candidates of Gujarat origin alone get reservation benefits. Because this advertisement has no SC/ST/SEBC/EWS/Ex-servicemen vacancy, those candidates compete on Unreserved criteria if they apply.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 28 September 2026 |
| Online application starts | 01 October 2026, 12:00 Hours |
| Online application closes | 20 October 2026, 23:59 Hours |
| Fee payment | Through SBI e-Pay on HC-OJAS by the closing date |
| Main Written Examination (MCQ) | 29 November 2026 (tentative) |
| Viva-voce Test | December 2026 / January 2027 (tentative) |
| e-Call letter on HC-OJAS | About one week before the relevant test |
Age, qualification and two years’ experience are frozen on 20 October 2026.
Quick Overview – Gujarat High Court Librarian 2026
- Organisation: High Court of Gujarat, Sola, Ahmedabad
- Advertisement No.: RC/B/1458/2026 (Librarian)
- Posts: Librarian (29) and Librarian cum Research Assistant (1) — 2 designations, 30 vacancies
- Job Type: Regular Government Service (Group-C, direct recruitment)
- Sector: Judiciary / District Courts
- Job Location: District Judiciary establishments and Industrial Courts & Labour Courts across Gujarat
- Pay: ₹25,500–81,100 (Pay Matrix) plus usual allowances as per the rules
- Qualification: B.Lib.I.Sc or equivalent; preferably LL.B.; computer certificate; English, Gujarati and Hindi
- Experience: 2 years in any well-organised library after the degree
- Age: 21–37 years as on 20 October 2026 (upper cap 45 years with printed relaxations)
- Application mode: Online on HC-OJAS
- Application dates: 01 October 2026 to 20 October 2026
- Selection: Main Written Examination (100 marks) + Viva-voce (40 marks)
- Official Website: High Court of Gujarat current openings
- Apply Online: Apply on HC-OJAS for Gujarat High Court Librarian 2026 (opens 01 October 2026)
- Notification PDF: Download Gujarat High Court Librarian Recruitment 2026 PDF
What Posts Are Available? – Gujarat High Court Vacancy & Eligibility 2026
The High Court may adjust or alter the notified vacancy at any stage. Every District Judiciary seat in this cycle is listed as General. Two of those seats are also marked for women, and two for PwBD, as shown below.
Practical reading: 29 of 30 seats are Librarian posts in district and family courts. Only one seat is Librarian cum Research Assistant under the Industrial Courts and Labour Courts, Ahmedabad. If you want a labour-court posting, treat that single seat as a separate preference track. District choices entered online apply only to District Judiciary seats.
Summary by establishment type
| Establishment | Vacancies | Women (out of total) | PwBD (out of total) | Ex-servicemen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District Judiciary | 29 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Industrial Courts and Labour Courts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 30 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Category columns for SC, ST, SEBC and EWS are 00 in both rows.
District Judiciary – court-wise seats (Annexure A)
| Sr. | Establishment | Vacancies | Women reserved | PwBD reserved |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| District Judiciary total | 29 | 2 | 2 |
Industrial Courts and Labour Courts
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Librarian cum Research Assistant (Group-C) | 1 (General) | B.Lib.I.Sc or equivalent + 2 years’ library experience after the degree; preferably LL.B. | ₹25,500–81,100 |
No district preference is taken for this post. The President, Industrial Courts, Ahmedabad, allots the station.
What Is the Age Limit?
Age is counted on the last date of online application, 20 October 2026.
| Category | Printed relaxation | Resulting upper age (if within the 45-year cap) |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved / SC / ST / SEBC / EWS | None | 37 years |
| Women | 5 years | 42 years |
| PwBD | 10 years | 45 years (cap) |
| Ex-servicemen | Actual service rendered + 3 years | Not beyond 45 years |
| State Government employees | 5 years or years of service put in, whichever is less | Not beyond 45 years |
Minimum age is 21 years. In every case, the upper age shall not exceed 45 years on 20 October 2026.
Examples: ✅ A 36-year-old UR candidate born on 21 October 1989 — eligible (within the 37-year limit as on 20 October 2026). ❌ A 38-year-old UR candidate born on 20 October 1988 — not eligible (exceeds maximum age by 1 year).
Use our Age Eligibility Calculator to check instantly.
SC/ST/SEBC/EWS certificates used for fee relaxation or reservation claims must be issued by a competent authority of the State of Gujarat. SEBC candidates need a current-financial-year non-creamy-layer certificate when they claim that status.
What Is the Librarian Salary in Gujarat?
Both posts carry the Pay Matrix of ₹25,500–81,100 plus usual allowances as per the rules. That printed band matches 7th CPC Level-4 figures. The advertisement does not name “Level-4”, DA percentage, HRA city class, or NPS.
Confirmed from the notice: ₹25,500–81,100 + usual allowances as per the rules.
Indicative illustration only (not an official in-hand figure): starting basic ₹25,500. If current central DA of 60% (effective 1 January 2026; last checked 28 September 2026) and HRA of 10–30% of basic were applied, gross pay before deductions would sit roughly in the ₹43,000–₹49,000 band depending on the posting town. Actual DA, HRA and deductions follow Gujarat / High Court rules in the appointment order.
Use the 7th CPC Salary Calculator for an indicative estimate. This calculator provides an indicative estimate — the official formula in the notification and institute rules prevails.
The notice does not mention hostel, canteen, transport or medical facilities. Do not assume them.
What Is the Application Fee?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / SEBC / EWS / Ex-servicemen / PwBD | ₹750 + bank charges |
| All other candidates | ₹1,500 + bank charges |
Pay online through SBI e-Pay using the “Print Application/Pay Fees” button on HC-OJAS. Follow the portal’s “Online Payment Instructions”.
Reserved-category fee concession requires the relevant Gujarat certificate when the High Court calls for documents.
How to Apply?
Applications are accepted only online on HC-OJAS. Follow the portal’s “How to Apply – User Manual”.
- Open the HC-OJAS apply portal from 01 October 2026 (12:00 Hours).
- Register or log in and select Advertisement No. RC/B/1458/2026 (Librarian).
- Fill the form. For District Judiciary seats, enter three districts in order of preference. That order cannot be edited later. No district choice is taken for the Industrial Courts and Labour Courts seat.
- Upload a photograph and signature in the size the portal asks. Use our Photo & Signature Resizer before upload.
- Submit till the form status is CONFIRMED, then pay the fee through SBI e-Pay.
- Print the confirmed application and the e-payment receipt. Keep both for the written exam and document check.
Serving State or Central Government employees should be ready with a No Objection Certificate when the High Court calls for originals. The notice lists NOC among documents to be produced when called, not as a pre-condition printed on the application start screen.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Leaving the form unconfirmed or unpaid — only confirmed, fee-paid applications can sit the written exam.
- Treating district preference as a posting guarantee. Merit plus vacancy can send you to a fourth district chosen by the High Court. Refusal of the offered appointment ends your claim on this select list.
- Counting library work done before the B.Lib.I.Sc (or equivalent) toward the two-year experience. Use the Experience Calculator against 20 October 2026.
- Assuming SC/ST/SEBC/EWS extra years of age. This advertisement prints “–” against those categories. Only women, PwBD, Ex-servicemen and State Government employees get extra years, and never beyond 45.
- Phoning or visiting the High Court Registry for general queries. The notice says those contacts will not be entertained. Watch HC-OJAS and SMS on the registered mobile.
ગુજરાત હાઈકોર્ટ લાઇબ્રેરિયન ભરતી 2026 – 30 જગ્યા માટે ઓનલાઇન અરજી
ગુજરાત હાઈકોર્ટ, સોલા, અમદાવાદે જાહેરાત નંબર RC/B/1458/2026 હેઠળ જિલ્લા ન્યાયતંત્રમાં 29 લાઇબ્રેરિયન અને ઔદ્યોગિક તથા મજૂર અદાલતોમાં 1 લાઇબ્રેરિયન કમ રિસર્ચ આસિસ્ટન્ટ મળીને 30 ગ્રુપ-સી જગ્યા નીકળી છે. પગાર મેટ્રિક્સ ₹25,500–81,100 વત્તા નિયમાનુસાર ભથ્થાં છે. ઓનલાઇન અરજી HC-OJAS પર 1 ઓક્ટોબર 2026 (12:00) થી 20 ઓક્ટોબર 2026 (23:59) સુધી ચાલશે.
કોણ અરજી કરી શકે? સરકાર-માન્ય યુનિવર્સિટીમાંથી બેચલર ઑફ લાઇબ્રેરી એન્ડ ઇન્ફોર્મેશન સાયન્સ અથવા સમકક્ષ ડિગ્રી જોઈએ. ડિગ્રી પછી કોઈ સુવ્યવસ્થિત લાઇબ્રેરીમાં બે વર્ષનો અનુભવ ફરજિયાત છે. કાયદાની ડિગ્રી ઇચ્છનીય છે, ફરજિયાત નથી. ગુજરાત સરકારે નક્કી કરેલ કમ્પ્યૂટરનું પ્રમાણપત્ર અને અંગ્રેજી, ગુજરાતી તથા હિન્દીનું પૂરતું જ્ઞાન જોઈએ. ઉંમર 20 ઓક્ટોબર 2026ના રોજ 21 થી 37 વર્ષ.
પસંદગી અને ફી શું છે? લેખિત પરીક્ષા 100 ગુણની MCQ (2 કલાક, ખોટા જવાબે 0.33 નેગેટિવ) અને મૌખિક 40 ગુણની છે. સામાન્ય ઉમેદવારે લેખિતમાં ઓછામાં ઓછા 50% અને PwBD ઉમેદવારે 45% લાવવા પડશે. મૌખિકમાં 40% ફરજિયાત છે. SC/ST/SEBC/EWS/ભૂતપૂર્વ સૈનિક/PwBD માટે ફી ₹750 અને અન્ય માટે ₹1,500 વત્તા બેંક ચાર્જ છે.
અરજી કેવી રીતે કરવી? https://hc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in પર નોંધણી કરો, ફોર્મ કન્ફર્મ કરો અને SBI e-Payથી ફી ભરો. જિલ્લા ન્યાયતંત્ર માટે ત્રણ જિલ્લાની પસંદગી એક જ વાર નોંધાય છે. સત્તાવાર PDF https://gujarathighcourt.nic.in પર છે.
How Are Candidates Selected?
Selection is a two-stage competitive examination, then a merit list, and then appointment subject to inquiry.
- Main Written Examination (Objective MCQ) — 100 marks
Tentative date: 29 November 2026 (Sunday). Duration: 2 hours. 100 questions × 1 mark. Negative marking: 0.33 for each wrong or multiple answer. Centre: Ahmedabad or other centres as the High Court decides. Paper language: English, except Gujarati-language questions. Mode: OMR or any other mode the High Court decides. No re-evaluation/rechecking of OMR sheets. - Qualifying filter for viva
PwBD candidates need at least 45% in the written paper. All other candidates need at least 50%. Only those who clear this filter are called for viva. If too many candidates qualify, the High Court may restrict the number called, by merit. - Viva-voce (Oral Interview) — 40 marks
Tentative window: December 2026 / January 2027. Minimum 40% in viva is required for inclusion in the Final Merit List. - Final merit
Aggregate of written marks + viva marks. A Select List and a Centralised Wait-List (not more than 10% of notified vacancies) are published on the High Court website or another mode the Court decides. The lists stay in force until the advertised vacancies are filled or for one year from publication, whichever is earlier.
Vacancies are filled in merit order first for District Judiciary, then for Industrial Courts and Labour Courts. District-wise names go to the Principal Judicial Officer of that district. Industrial Court names go to the President, Industrial Courts, Ahmedabad.
e-Call letters are issued on HC-OJAS about one week before the test. No candidate without an e-Call-Letter-cum-Admission Slip will be allowed in. Travel for tests is at the candidate’s cost.
Written exam syllabus (as printed)
| Component | What the notice lists |
|---|---|
| Library Science | Full paper component |
| English Language and Gujarati Language | Combined language component |
| General Studies | History, Geography, Science, Current Affairs, Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability |
| Basic Legal knowledge | Printed as a separate head |
| Basic Knowledge of Computer Application | Printed as a separate head |
Marks per subject within the 100 are not printed.
Physical standards are not specified in this notification.
Why Does the High Court of Gujarat Matter?
The High Court of Gujarat sits at Sola, Ahmedabad, and runs centralised recruitment for staff of the District Judiciary and of Industrial Courts and Labour Courts in the state. These Librarian posts feed court libraries that support judges, advocates and research work in district and family courts.
Candidates search this drive because it is a Group-C judiciary library post with a printed pay matrix, a defined MCQ-plus-viva process, and stations spread across Gujarat rather than only the High Court building. The honest limit is posting: three preferences do not create a right to a home district, and refusing the allotted station ends your claim on this list.
Read more state-level openings on our Gujarat jobs page.
The SahisarkariJobs.in Analyst’s Take
This is a specialised Group-C judiciary library recruitment, not a mass graduate drive. The closest alternatives a B.Lib.I.Sc holder in Gujarat usually compares are other court or state library advertisements issued by the same High Court or by state recruiting boards. Those other advertisements have their own vacancy counts and rules; this article uses only what Advertisement No. RC/B/1458/2026 prints.
Best fit: candidates who already hold B.Lib.I.Sc (or equivalent), have two completed years in a recognisable library after that degree, can work in English, Gujarati and Hindi, and will accept a district or family-court station anywhere in Gujarat. An LL.B. is useful for the “basic legal knowledge” paper and the research-assistant seat, but the notice does not make law a must.
Skip this cycle if you will finish the library degree after 20 October 2026, your two years of library work started before the degree, or you will only join if posted in one city. The preference form will not protect that condition.
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Practical tip: Treat district order as a one-shot decision. Draft the three stations before you open the live form, confirm the application, and pay the same day. A saved-but-unpaid form will not get you an e-call letter.
What Documents Are Required?
Produce originals and one set of self-attested copies, plus a recent passport-size colour photograph, when the High Court calls:
- Printout of the confirmed online application and e-payment receipt/challan
- School Leaving Certificate or Birth Certificate under the Birth & Death Registration Act
- Mark-sheets and certificates of SSC, HSC and the essential library qualification
- Experience certificate covering Para 2(B) (two years after the degree)
- Computer-knowledge certificate as prescribed by the State Government
- Caste certificate issued by a competent authority of Gujarat, if claimed; SEBC non-creamy-layer certificate of the current financial year
- EWS eligibility certificate issued in Gujarat, if claimed
- PwBD certificate from the competent authority, if claimed
- Discharge certificate, for Ex-servicemen
- NOC, if employed in State or Central Government
- Two original good-character certificates from respectable persons who are professionals or dignitaries (Doctor, Engineer, MLA, MP), issued in the last six months
- Government Gazette for change of name or surname, if any
- Attested copies of FIR / charge-sheet / judgment if any criminal or civil case has been filed against you or by you
- Original photo ID (Election Card / PAN / valid Driving Licence / valid Passport / Aadhaar / Government employee ID) and a copy
What Happens After Selection?
- The High Court publishes the Select List and Centralised Wait-List on aggregate written + viva marks.
- District Judiciary names are sent to the Principal Judicial Officer of the allotted district. The Industrial Courts seat is sent to the President, Industrial Courts, Ahmedabad.
- That officer issues the appointment letter. The High Court may still post a selected or wait-listed candidate to a district that was not among the three choices.
- Original documents listed above are checked. Success in the exam does not itself create a right to appointment; the High Court must be satisfied after such inquiries as it considers necessary.
- A candidate who does not accept the appointment loses the right to appointment from this Select List. The Court then moves to the next name on the Select List or Centralised Wait-List.
Probation length, bond and pension or NPS are not specified in this advertisement. Those terms, if any, will appear in the appointment order and applicable service rules.
Contact & Helpline
The 28 September 2026 advertisement does not print a recruitment helpline number or email.
It states that candidates should not contact the High Court Registry by phone calls or personal visits for general queries. Updates are to be watched on HC-OJAS and gujarathighcourt.nic.in, and through SMS on the registered mobile.
Postal address printed on the advertisement:
High Court of Gujarat
Sola, Ahmedabad – 380 060
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Important Links – Gujarat High Court Librarian 2026
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Notification PDF | Download Gujarat High Court Librarian Recruitment 2026 PDF |
| Apply Online | Apply on HC-OJAS for Gujarat High Court Librarian 2026 (opens 01 October 2026) |
| Current openings | High Court of Gujarat current openings page |
| Official website | Visit the High Court of Gujarat website |
FAQs – Gujarat High Court Librarian 2026
What is the last date to apply for Gujarat High Court Librarian 2026?
20 October 2026, 23:59 Hours. The online window opens at 12:00 Hours on 01 October 2026. No extension is printed in Advertisement No. RC/B/1458/2026.
What is the age limit for Gujarat High Court Librarian posts?
21 to 37 years as on 20 October 2026 for Unreserved and for SC/ST/SEBC/EWS. Women get 5 years, PwBD 10 years, ex-servicemen service plus 3 years, and State Government employees 5 years or service length, whichever is less. No one may exceed 45 years.
Is there an exam for Gujarat High Court Librarian, or is it interview-based?
Yes. A 100-mark MCQ written paper (2 hours, 0.33 negative marking) is followed by a 40-mark viva-voce. You need 50% in the written paper (45% if PwBD) to reach the viva, and 40% in the viva to enter the Final Merit List.
What is the salary of a Gujarat High Court Librarian?
The notice prints ₹25,500–81,100 plus usual allowances as per the rules. It does not print in-hand pay, DA or HRA. Any monthly take-home figure you see elsewhere is an estimate, not an official slip.
Can final-year students apply for this recruitment?
The essential B.Lib.I.Sc (or equivalent) and two years’ library experience after that degree must be possessed as on 20 October 2026. Candidates still finishing the degree, or still short of two post-degree years on that date, should not assume eligibility.
Is Gujarat High Court Librarian a permanent government job?
This is advertised as a Regular Group-C government post filled by direct recruitment. Regular appointments run on probation and confirmation under applicable service rules. The notice itself does not use the phrase “permanent government job,” and it does not print pension or NPS terms.
Can candidates from other states apply for Gujarat High Court Librarian recruitment?
Yes, if they are Indian citizens and meet age, qualification and experience on 20 October 2026. Reservation benefits for SC/ST/SEBC/EWS are only for candidates of Gujarat origin. This cycle has no reserved-category vacancies, so those candidates compete on Unreserved standards if they apply.
Where will I be posted if selected as Librarian?
District Judiciary appointees go to one of the listed district or family courts in Gujarat. You choose three districts; the High Court may still post you elsewhere. The Industrial Courts seat is allotted by the President, Industrial Courts, Ahmedabad. Preference does not create a right to a named station.
Is a law degree compulsory for the Librarian post?
No. B.Lib.I.Sc or an equivalent recognised degree is essential. A Degree in Law is printed as “preferably,” not as a mandatory qualification.
Do I need Gujarat domicile for this recruitment?
The notice requires Indian citizenship. It does not print a general domicile bar for Unreserved seats. Caste, EWS and related reservation certificates must come from a competent authority of Gujarat.
What if I refuse the district I am allotted?
The notice says any candidate who does not accept the appointment loses the right to appointment on the basis of this Select List. The High Court then appoints the next candidate from the Select List or Centralised Wait-List.
What are the disadvantages of this recruitment?
Worth knowing: every seat is listed as General, district preference is locked and not a posting right, and fresh B.Lib.I.Sc holders without two post-degree library years are out on 20 October 2026. Viva is not a formality; 40% is a hard cut.
How do I check my Gujarat High Court application status?
Use the HC-OJAS login and the registered mobile number for SMS. After the whole process ends, stage-wise marks (except for candidates already disqualified at a stage) are to be shown on HC-OJAS through a one-time password sent by SMS.
Final Checklist – Is This the Right Job for You?
Use this quick checklist before you apply:
- You meet the age and educational criteria as of 20 October 2026.
- You already have two years’ library experience after B.Lib.I.Sc or equivalent.
- You are comfortable with Regular Group-C judiciary service and a district posting anywhere in Gujarat.
- You can arrange all required documents, including two character certificates issued in the last six months.
- You are prepared for the most demanding stage of selection: the 100-mark MCQ paper with 0.33 negative marking, then a 40-mark viva.
- You understand the posting pattern and that refusing the allotted station ends your claim on this list.
📄 Source: Official notification released by the High Court of Gujarat on 28 September 2026. Primary source: Advertisement No. RC/B/1458/2026 (Librarian). Supplementary sources: indicative pay illustration from the printed ₹25,500–81,100 matrix and the current central DA rate, clearly labelled where used.
