VACANCY OF LIBRARY ASSISTANT-A IN VIKRAM SARABHAI SPACE CENTRE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF SPACE VIKRAM SARABHAI SPACE CENTRE THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695022

ADVERTISEMENT NO. VSSC-284 DATED 11.08.2014

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Invites application for the FOLLOWING POSTs

NAME OF POST & GRADE : LIBRARY ASSISTANT-A ( ` 9300-34800/- + Grade Pay ` 4600/- )
Post No	No. of posts	Reserved for	Requirements for the post
1247	01	UR-01	Graduation in First Class First Class Master’s degree in Library Science/Library & Information Science or equivalent.

Applications will be received on-line only and all further communications will be made to the applicants through e-mail/VSSC website only. Therefore, the applicants are advised to check their e-mail and visit the VSSC website from time to time. The application format for on-line registration is available in the website http://www.vssc.gov.in from 1000 hours on 11.08.2014 to 1700 hours on 03.09.2014 for registering applications.

General conditions/Instructions:

1. The posts are temporary, but likely to continue.


2. THOSE WHO POSSESS THE REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AS ON THE LAST DATE OF APPLICATION ONLY NEED APPLY


3. Age limit (as on 03.09.2014):        
   Maximum age limit for UR Category is 35 years (Post Nos.1242 to 1247), for OBC category – 38 years (Post Nos. 1242, 1243, 1244, 1246, 1248 & 1249), for SC category – 40 years (Post Nos. 1242 & 1243) and for ST category – 40 years (Post Nos. 1242). For Post No.1250 maximum age limit is 30 years (UR Category), 33 years (OBC category) & 35 years (SC category). Ex-Servicemen, Persons With Disability (PWD), Widows, Divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands and who are not remarried are eligible for age relaxation as per Government of India orders. Minimum age limit is 18 years.


4. As on date, approximate salary for the post in the pay band of ` 9300-34800/- + Grade Pay ` 4600/- is ` 37,000/- per month. The approximate salary for the post in the pay band of ` 9300-34800/- + Grade Pay `4200/- is ` 29,000/- per month.


5. For technical posts, the Organisation has a progressive HRD policy and provides an excellent growth potential for the right individual through its periodical merit based performance review system (called Merit Promotion Scheme) de-linked from availability of higher post, by which the staff can be evaluated for the advancement of their career in the Organisation.


6. The Organisation provides medical facilities (Contributory Health Service Scheme) for self and dependants, free transport facilities/transport allowance, subsidised canteen facilities, housing accommodation subject to availability, in addition to the facilities available to the other Central Government Staff.  The Centre has a well-maintained Central School and a well-stocked Library that provides an excellent opportunity for professional development.


7. At present the place of posting is VSSC, Thiruvananthapuram, but the selected candidates are liable to be posted in any of the Units of the Indian Space Research Organisation/Department of Space situated anywhere in India as and when required.


8. Candidates will have to produce proof of the details furnished in their applications submitted on-line as and when required.


9. Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC have to submit attested copies of latest caste/OBC (non-creamy layer) certificate issued by the Competent Authority in the prescribed format applicable for reservation in jobs under Government of India. In respect of OBC candidates, reservation will be available only to candidates, who do not fall in the Creamy Layer.  OBC certificate must specifically include the clause regarding exclusion from Creamy Layer and should be updated/valid at the relevant point of time i.e. at the time of submission of application form for the above post.  OBC candidates, must therefore, furnish valid and updated OBC certificate which should specifically include the clause regarding “Exclusion from Creamy Layer” in order to be considered against the posts reserved for OBC.  In addition to submission of OBC certificate issued by the competent authority, the candidate seeking reservation as OBC should furnish a declaration in the following format:
   Declaration *
   (Only for OBC category candidates)
   “I, __________________________son/daughter of Shri.____________________________ resident_______________________________of___________________________village/town/city ___________________district___________________state_______________ hereby declare that I belong to the _______________Community which is recognized as a backward class by the Government of India for the purpose of reservation in services as per orders contained in Department of Personnel and Training Office Memorandum No.36012/22/93_Estt.(SCT) dated 08.09.1993.  It is also declared that I do not belong to persons/sections (Creamy Layer) mentioned in column 3 of the Schedule to the above referred Office Memorandum dated 8.9.1993.”
   [Signature of the candidate with date]
   *(The OBC candidates claiming age relaxation should enclose the above declaration along with their application, without which their application will not be considered.)
10. Based on the online bio-data initial screening will be conducted for shortlisting the candidates for further processing. The Centre may adopt the method of conducting written test for initial screening or may directly shortlist the candidates for interview by fixing a higher cut-off percentage for marks scored in the essential qualification course. Candidates called for Written Test/interview will have the option to answer the questions in Hindi also. Please note that this qualification prescribed is the minimum requirement and the same does not automatically make candidates eligible for written test/interview.If written test is opted for preliminary screening, the written test score will not reflect in the final selection process. The final selection will be based on the performance of the candidate in the interview.


11. Outstation candidates called for Interview will be paid to and fro Second Class Railway Fare by the shortest route including reservation/sleeper charges on production of proof of journey such as Railway Tickets or Bus tickets, etc.  If the candidates travel in a higher class of accommodation than the one prescribed, only Second Class rail fare excluding the reservation charges/sleeper charges will be paid. 


12. The Centre reserves the right not to fill up any of the posts, if it so decides.


13. Only Indian Nationals need apply. 


14. No interim correspondence will be entertained.


15. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.

HOW TO APPLY

Upon on-line registration, applicants will be provided with an on-line Registration Number, which should be carefully preserved for future reference. After submission, it is mandatory for the applicant to send only the following documents:

1. A confirmatory copy of the online application.


2. No Objection Certificate, from the employer concerned in respect of those applicants who are employed under Central / State Government / Public Sector Undertakings / Autonomous Bodies.


3. Caste Certificate (if applicable).

The applicant need not send any other documents such as copies of certificates/marklists in proof of educational qualification, work experience, age etc.  
The above documents should reach the following address not later than 10.09.2014.
Guidelines to Fill the Online Application
STEP 1:  REGISTRATION
You would require your e-mail ID to register. You can register only once using this e-mail ID.
Click on the link "Apply Now". Fill all the fields and click on the 'SUBMIT'  button. On successful registration, you will receive an e-mail with following details:
From : no-reply@vssc.gov.in
Subject: Reg: Advt.No.RMT284 of VSSC RECRUITMENT
Then click on the link given in the e-mail to open your online application form. Check your SPAM/BULK MAIL folders if the mail is not seen in the INBOX.
STEP 2:  APPLICATION
Fill in all the information correctly and "SUBMIT". On Submission, you will have an opportunity to preview and confirm. Read all the details carefully. If any change is required, Click on "GO BACK".
To finally submit your application, click on "CONFIRM" button. On successful application, your registration number will be displayed on screen and an e-mail will be sent to you. Note down your Registration Number and keep in a safe place. This would be required for checking the status of your application in future.
STEP 3:  Print the APPLICATION
This step is required to send your application summary by post.
Click on the "PRINT APPLICATION SUMMARY FORM" button. Take two print-outs of the form.
OBC candidates may please refer to the declaration form Declaration form to be attached along with Application.
STEP 4: SEND SUMMARY FORM BY SPEED POST
This step is mandatory to complete the application procedure. Without this, your application will not be considered.
Send one copy affixed with your latest photograph together with attested copy of SC/ST/OBC certificates (if applicable) by Speed post to the address mentioned below super scribed in the cover "Registration no, Advertisement No. VSSC-284, Dated 11.08.2014".

SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
RECRUITMENT & REVIEW SECTION
VIKRAM SARABHAI SPACE CENTRE
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695022

Important Dates to Remember

1. Opening Date for Online Registration: 11-08-2014, 10:00 Hrs
2. Closing Date for Online Registration: 03-09-2014, 17:00 Hrs
3. Closing Date for Receiving Application by Speed-post: 10-09-2014 17:00 Hrs