UGC Invites Online Applications for the Post of Director for Information and Library Network

• The application should be filled online for which the last date is 29.09.2023. No hard copy will be accepted.

About the Recruitment

• Adv. No.32/2023
• ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE POST OF DIRECTOR, INFORMATION AND LIBRARY NETWORK (INFLIBNET) CENTRE, GANDHINAGAR

UGC invites online applications for the post of Director for Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) Centre, Gandhinagar in the pay level of Rs.2,10,000/- (fixed) per month with a special allowance of Rs.11,250/- p.m. (plus usual allowance as applicable from time to time) which is equivalent to the Vice-Chancellor of a Central University.

The INFLIBNET is one of the Inter University Centres set up by the University Grants Commission in the year 1991 under section 12 (ccc) of the UGC Act, 1956 to establish a Computer Communication Network for Linking Librarian and Information Centres in University, deemed to be University, Colleges, UGC information Centres, Institutions of national importance and R&D institutions etc. avoiding duplication of efforts.

The Director is the executive authority and shall be responsible for the proper administration, co- ordination and provide leadership to the Centre. The Director of the Centre will be an eminent academician in the areas of relevance to the centre. The qualifications, experience and other details required for the post are as under:

Eligibility and Tenure

• The Director of the INFLIBNET shall be an eminent academician with ten years of experience in the grade of Professor or equivalent.
• The term of appointment will be for five years or till the Director attains the age of sixty-five years, whichever is earlier.

Nature of the assignment

• The Director shall be the executive authority of the INFLIBNET and shall be responsible for proper administration and control over funds of the Centre.
• The Director shall provide leadership on all aspects of the Centre functioning.

Emoluments

• In the pay level of Rs.2,10,000/- (fixed) per month with a specialallowance of Rs.11,250/- p.m. (plus usual allowances as applicable from time to time) which is equivalent to the Vice-Chancellor of a Central University

Persons employed in Government Departments and Autonomous Organizations should apply through proper channel, along with the vigilance clearance. Last date for submission of online application is 29.09.2023. No hard copy will be accepted

Process of Application:

The application form can be filled online at www.ugc.ac.in/jobs. The candidates are requested to go through the application process available on the above website.

Guidelines for submitting online Applications:

1. Candidates need to visit UGC website i.e. www.ugc.ac.in/jobs and follow the instructions given on
   the website from time to time.
2. Interested candidates need to apply only online at UGC website http://www.ugc.ac.in/jobs in the prescribed application format and no hardcopy of the application will be accepted.
3. Candidates should provide their valid e-mail ID and Mobile Number so as to enable UGC to share relevant communication.
4. Candidates should upload their photograph in JPEG Format with a size of less than 200 KB.
5. The candidates are advised to satisfy themselves before applying that they possess minimum essential qualifications laid down in the advertisement and should verify the information submitted in the application form. Request for any subsequent change will not be entertained
6. Candidates are advised to fill the applications carefully. They may go through the filled in form, before final submission, to ensure that all the information provided in the form is correct. Upon successful filling up of form, candidates should note the reference number displayed on screen. Candidates can re-open the same data, using this reference number for viewing and printing purposes.
7. Applications shall be entertained only if “No Objection Certificate” from Forwarding Authority i.e. present employer is uploaded while submitting online application.
8. Candidates also need to upload the Certificate from the CVO of their organization that no vigilance/disciplinary enquiry is either pending or contemplated against him/her.

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

1. Incomplete applications and/or application not in the prescribed proforma shall not be entertained or will be rejected summarily without assigning any reason. No correspondence in this regard will be entertained.
2. The eligibility of candidate shall be determined as on the last date of submission of application form.
3. Mere possession and fulfillment of the qualifications and experience for the post does not entitle the candidate to be called for interview.
4. The candidates short-listed for interview will be informed by website notification/email.
5. While applying online, the applicant should ensure that he/she fulfills the eligibility and other norms mentioned above and that the particulars furnished by him/her are correct in all respect. In case it is detected at any stage of recruitment that a candidate does not fulfill the eligibility norms or that he/she has furnished any incorrect/false information or has suppressed any material facts, his/her candidature will stand cancelled. If any of these shortcomings is/are detected even after the appointment, his/her services are likely to be terminated.
6. The decision of the UGC in respect of selections shall be final and no correspondence in this regard will be entertained. Canvassing in any type from any source will disqualify the candidature of the applicant.
7. The University Grants Commission reserves its right to make the appointment or not to fill up the post, and the decision of the Commission in this regard shall be final

Application form for the post of Director, Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) Centre, Gandhinagar: Download Here

Further details are available on the UGC website www.ugc.ac.in/jobs