The National Book Trust (NBT), India, has released a notification for the recruitment of 1 Librarian and 1 Project Officer (Library) on a contractual basis for its Nagpur centre. Eligible candidates can apply offline.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | National Book Trust (NBT), India |
| Post Names | Librarian, Project Officer (Library) |
| Total Vacancies | 2 |
| Advertisement No. | 119/2026/Estt. |
| Application Mode | Offline (By Post) |
| Job Type | Contractual (3 months, extendable) |
| Official Website | www.nbtindia.gov.in |
Employment Type:CONTRACTOR
Number of Vacancies:2
| S. No. | Post Name | Vacancies | Max Age | Remuneration (₹ per month) | Location | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Librarian | 1 | 40 | ₹40,000 - ₹50,000 | Nagpur | Contractual |
| 2 | Project Officer (Library) | 1 | 40 | ₹25,000 - ₹30,000 | Nagpur | Contractual |
| Total | 2 | |||||
| Post Name | Essential Qualification | Essential Experience | Key Skills |
|---|---|---|---|
| Librarian | Degree in Library Science or equivalent from a recognized university. | 8 years of work experience as Library Assistant or Professional Assistant, preferably in Maharashtra. | Knowledge of Marathi, library management, community engagement, budget management. |
| Project Officer (Library) | Degree from a recognized university. Knowledge of Library Science is preferred. | 5 years of experience, preferably in activities with children, preferably in Maharashtra. | Knowledge of Marathi, project coordination, programme implementation, liaison with government and NGOs. |
Educational Qualification & Experience:Librarian: Degree in Library Science with 8 years of experience. Project Officer: Degree with 5 years of experience in children's activities. Knowledge of Marathi is essential for both posts.
Skills:Library management, project coordination, community outreach, event planning, budgeting, liaison with government agencies, communication in Marathi.
Age Limit:Maximum 40 years for both posts. Age will be determined on the last date of receipt of applications.
Salary (per month):
Librarian: ₹40,000 - ₹50,000; Project Officer: ₹25,000 - ₹30,000.
Selection Procedure:
Application Fee: No application fee is mentioned.
Candidates who wish to apply for the NBT positions must follow the offline application process below.
Important: Incomplete applications or those not meeting minimum qualifications will be rejected. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
Advt. Date: 21st July 2026
Last Date for Receipt of Applications: Within 15 days of publication on the NBT website.
Official Notification (PDF):
Download Official Notification (PDF)
Official Website:
https://www.nbtindia.gov.in
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National Book Trust (NBT) is an Indian publishing house, which was founded in 1957 as an autonomous body under the Ministry of Education of the Government of India. The activities of the Trust include publishing, promotion of books and reading, promotion of Indian books abroad, assistance to authors and publishers, and promotion of children's literature. NBT publishes reading material in several Indian languages for all age-groups, including books for children and Neo-literates. They publish a monthly Newsletter about recent publications.