TNPSC-Combined Library and Information Services Examination:

The Combined Library and Information Services Exams are to select candidates for various positions, such as College Librarian in Government Law Colleges, Librarian and Information Officer in Anna Centenary Library in the Public Libraries Department, District Library Officer, and more. The examination consists of two phases:
            – Interview post
            – Non-interview post

I. Steps/Stages in the Selection Process:

The Combined Library and information services will be evaluated separately for Interview posts and
Non-Interview post:

For Interview post :
The TNPSC Combined Library and Information Services consists of two papers and an Interview:
     -In which the candidate has to score in Paper 1, paper 2 (part B) and interview(153/510) marks for the reserved category (204/510) marks for the Others category.

For Non-Interview posts:
The TNPSC Combined Library and Information Services consists of two stages:
-in which the candidate has to score in Paper 1, paper 2(part B) (135.450) marks for the reserved category (180/450) marks for the General category.

Note: a)If the candidate doesn’t score at least 60 marks, which is 40% of the total 150 marks in Paper 2 (Part A), they won’t review Paper 1 and Paper 2 (Part B).
b)Paper 2 (Part A) won’t be considered when ranking and merit.

II. Post and Eligibility of Combined Library and
Information Services Examination:

For Interview Post :

Name of the post	Department	Age limit	Educational Qualification
College Librarian in Government Law Colleges	Tamil Nadu Legal Educational Service	For Reserved category:18-no age limit Others:18-37 years	A Master’s Degree in Library Science, Information Science, Documentation Science, or a similar professional degree is required, with a minimum of 55% marks.
Librarian and Information Officer in Anna Centenary Library in the Public Libraries Department	Tamil Nadu Educational Service	For Reserved category:18-no age limit Others:18-37 years	1. A Master’s Degree from a University recognized by the University Grants Commission following the 10+2+3+2 pattern. 2. A Master’s Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a University recognized by the University Grants Commission. 3. Minimum five years of experience as a Librarian in Academic, Public, Special, or Corporate Libraries.
District Library Officer	Tamil Nadu Educational Service	For the Reserved category:18-no age limit Others:18-37 years	1. A Master’s Degree from a University recognized by the University Grants Commission, following the 10+2 or its equivalent + 3 + 2 pattern. 2. A Master’s degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a University recognized by the University Grants Commission. 3. A minimum of three years of experience in a supervisory role within any library.

For Non- Interview Post:

Name of the post	Department	Age limit	Educational Qualification
Library Assistant in the Secretariat Library in the Public Department	Tamil Nadu Secretariat Service	For Reserved category:18-no age limit Others:18-32 years	i)A bachelor’s degree. ii)A degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science.
For the Reserved category:18-no age limit Others:18-32 years	Tamil Nadu Educational Subordinate Service	For the Reserved category:18-no age limit Others:18-32 years	i)A Bachelor’s Degree from a university recognized by the University Grants Commission. ii)Either a Bachelor’s Degree or a Master’s Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a university recognized by the University Grants Commission.

Please note that candidates who obtain a degree in distance education must have already passed SSLC (10th) and then Higher Secondary (+2). If you get a degree in Distant Education after passing SSLC (10th exam), you will face disqualification

III.Scale of Pay:

The salary pay scale for the TNPSC Combined Library and Information Services is as follows:

1. College Librarian in Government Law Colleges- Rs.57,700- Rs.2,11,500 /-
2. Librarian and Information Officer in Anna Centenary Library in Public Libraries Department-Rs.56,100-Rs.2,05,700/-
3. District Library Officer-Rs.56,100-Rs.2,05,700/-
4. Library Assistant in the Secretariat Library in the Public Department- Rs.35,400 Rs.1,30,400/-
5. Librarian and Information Assistant Grade II for Kalaignar Memorial Library and Anna Centenary Library in Public Libraries Department- Rs.19,500-Rs.71,900/-

Application Fees:

One-time Registration Fees: Rs.150/ – (valid for 5 years)
Examination Fees(Both Interview &Non-Interview post) : Rs.200/-
Examination Fees(For Non-Interview post): Rs.100/-

Important Documents needed for the application:

IV.Certificates to be submitted are the following:

• SSLC/HSC Certificate (Date of Birth Verification)
• Priority Selection for Tamil Medium (PSTM) Certificate (who have studied in Tamil Medium)
• Disability Certificate (for PH candidates)
• No Objection Certificate
• Additional Supporting Documents for Reservation
• Educational Certificates (as specified in the application)
• Community Certificate
• Typewriting/Shorthand Certificates

Note: to get selected under PSTM quota the candidate ought to have studied in Tamil Medium since schooling SSLC, 12^th and degree

V.Id and Photographs needed:

• Ensure the photo with a signature is uploaded with dimensions of 165×123 pixels and is below 50 kb in jpg format.
• Upload a scanned copy of the signature with dimensions of 80×125 pixels, keeping it below 20 kb in jpg format.
• Upload the scanned image of the left thumb imprint in jpg format, keeping it below 50 kb.
• Applicants must provide identification documents like Aadhar, driver’s license, PAN card, passport, or voter ID during the application process and bring a physical copy of the uploaded ID along with their exam hall ticket on the exam day

VI. Documents needed for verification after selection:

1. Educational Qualification Certificates: Your SSLC (10th) certificate, your higher secondary (12^th) certificate and your graduation certificate for Age proof.
2. Community Certificate: To specify your community as (SC, ST, OBC, & others)
3. Nativity Certificate (if necessary): So if you claim to be a resident of Tamil Nadu, submit a nativity certificate.
4. Differently Abled Certificate (For physically handicapped candidates): If so you have a disability, include a certificate to ensure it.
5. No Objection Certificate (NOC): If so you have a current job, get an NOC from your employer.
6. Photo ID Proof: Show a valid photo ID like Aadhar card, voter ID, passport, or driver’s license.
7. Passport-size Photographs: Attach recent photos (colour) as instructed.
8. Payment Receipt: As a proof of application fee payment
9. Self-Declaration Form: Complete a form saying that you don’t have any criminal history and disciplinary actions
10. Other Supporting Documents: These are mentioned in the official notice, like experience certificates (if needed)
11. Two copies of the conduct certificate from reputed persons of your locality.