National Centre for Organic and Natural Farming (NCONF) Assistant Library and Information Officer Recruitment 2026

Recruitment Overview

The National Centre for Organic and Natural Farming (NCONF), Ghaziabad, a subordinate office of the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India, has released a vacancy circular for the position of Assistant Library and Information Officer (Level-7).

This is a Group-B, Gazetted, Non-Ministerial post under the General Central Service. The recruitment is being conducted strictly on a deputation basis. This is a prestigious opportunity for library professionals currently serving under Central/State Government or Autonomous bodies to join a premier government institution in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.

Recruitment Type: Direct Recruitment (Deputation Basis). No competitive examination is required; selection is based on eligibility, experience, and screening of documents.

Key Highlights Table

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification & Experience

Essential Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a recognized University or Institute.
• Experience: Two years of professional experience in a library under the Central or State Government, Autonomous or Statutory organization, Public Sector Undertaking, University, or Recognized Research/Educational Institution.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science.
• Diploma in Computer Applications from a recognized University or Institute.

Age Limit & Relaxation

• Maximum Age: 56 Years.
• Age Calculation Date: Age is calculated as of the closing date of receipt of applications.
• Relaxation: As this is a deputation post for existing government servants, standard age relaxation rules (as per DOPT OM) apply implicitly to the tenure of service requirements rather than upper age limits for direct recruits.

Mandatory Requirements

• The post is Gazetted (Group-B).
• Officers must be holding analogous posts or have 5 years of regular service in Level-6.
• Applications must be forwarded through proper channel by the parent Department.

Selection Process

This recruitment is based on Deputation. The selection involves the following stages:

1. Screening of Applications: Verification of eligibility, educational qualifications, and service records.
2. Document Verification: Checking of self-attested copies, APARs, Vigilance Clearance, and other certificates.
3. Final Selection: Based on suitability and approval by the competent authority.

Note: There is no written examination or interview for this post.

Application Fee

As this is a deputation-based recruitment for government employees, no application fee details are mentioned in the notification. Candidates should refer to the specific proforma for any fee requirements.

How to Apply

1. Download Form: Visit the official website https://nconf.dac.gov.in/ and access the prescribed application proforma (Annexure-I).
2. Fill Details: Complete the bio-data in duplicate as per the proforma.
3. Prepare Documents: Gather the following:
   • Self-attested copies of educational qualification certificates.
   • Photocopies of APARs for the last 5 years (attested by an officer not below the rank of Under Secretary to the Govt of India).
   • Certificate from the employer confirming correctness of particulars, educational qualifications, and experience.
   • Certificates regarding Vigilance Clearance, Integrity, and details of minor/major penalties imposed in the last 10 years.
4. Forward Application: The application must be forwarded through proper channel by the parent Department.
5. Submission: Send the application in duplicate along with all supporting documents to the following address:
   The Director,
   National Centre for Organic and Natural Farming,
   Sector-19, Hapur Road, Kamla Nehru Nagar,
   Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
6. Deadline: The application must reach the office within 60 days from the date of publication in the Employment News (i.e., by 16th April 2026).

Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: 16th February 2026
• Application Start Date: 16th February 2026
• Last Date for Receipt of Application: 16th April 2026

Important Links

• Official Notification PDF (Circular)
• Visit Official Website