TRB Tripura Recruitment 2024 » 125 School Librarian Posts

Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) Tripura, Government of Tripura has issued an official advertisement notification announcement for the recruitment of 125 posts of School Librarian through “Selection Test for School Librarian (STSL)-2024” under Secondary Education Directorate, Education (School) Department. Interested and eligible candidates may apply online here.

TRB Tripura Recruitment 2024

School Librarian

No. of posts: 125 [UR: 65, SC: 21 & ST: 39]

Essential: Bachelor Degree in Library Science from a recognized University OR Graduate with one year Diploma in Library Science from any recognized institution.

Desirable: Having knowledge of Bengali or Kokborok.

Pay: Rs.20,475/- per month.

Age: Up to 40 years as on 06.12.2024. Upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST/PH.

Other Details of TRB Tripura Recruitment

Question Pattern: Question paper for STSL-2024will have 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) of one mark each. Candidates have to shade/darken the right choice of answer from among the four options for each question given in the Question Booklet. There will be no negative marking. Question paper will be in English and Bengali only. OMR Answer Sheet for marking answers and instructions etc. will be in English only.

Test Fees: The test fees for UR category applicant are Rs.300/ (Rupees three hundred only) and for reserved category (SC/ST/PH) applicant is Rs. 200/- (Rupees two hundred only). Fees once deposited will not be refunded or adjusted for any other test in future. Candidates are to deposit test fees online (using debit or credit card & internet banking only). No other mode of payment will be accepted. Bank charges may apply.

Selection Method: The selection will be done on the basis of Mark obtained in" selection Test for School Librarian ISTSL)-2024" subject to scrutiny of certificates/documents/Mark Sheets and correctness of information given by the candidates in the online application form. Minimum 50% marks [75 out of 150) are to be obtained in the test with 5%o relaxation [68 out of 150) for SC/ST/PH candidates. Depending upon number of vacant posts, candidates will be recommended for recruitment as per merit. Thus, all candidates obtained minimum mark [75 or 68, as applicable or more may not be recommended for recruitment as recommendation depends on the numbers of vacant post as mentioned in the notification. Securing minimum mark [75 or 68, as applicable) or more does not confer any right to any candidate for recruitment.

Centre and Venue of Test: TRBT will conduct Selection Test for School Librarian (STSL)-2024 at Agartala only. Candidates will be informed about the venue of the test through downloaded Admit Cards. No written communication will be sent to candidates. 

Admit Card: Admit Card will be issued to each candidate who has deposited fees and finalized online application uploading her/his photograph and full signature as per instructions. Candidate can obtain her/his Admit Card downloaded from the official website of TRBT as per notification of the Board.

Important Dates of STSL-2024

Event	Date
Date of Notification	05.11.2024
Start Date to Apply	26.11.2024
Last Date to Apply	17.12.2024
Last Date of Fee Payment	20.12.2024
Date of Test (STSL)	19.01.2025
Time of Test (STSL)	12:00 to 02:30 P.M.
Entry into Test Venue	11:00 A.M.
Test Centre	Agartala
Test Venue	Will be mentioned in the Admit Card
Admit Card Download	06.01.2025

How to Apply for TRB Tripura?

(a) Log on to TRBT’s official website trb.tripura.gov.in and click on ‘Apply Online’ link. You will be directed to the registration page.

(b) Candidates are to enter the required information such as name, DOB, email ID, Phone Number etc., and get themselves registered. Note down the Registration Number for future reference.

(c) For registration, e-mail ID must be unique. Once registered, login with Registration Number/E-mail ID and password as set by you. For security reason do not share the password with others.

(d) After login update your profile by entering all relevant information as per the online application form correctly.

(e) Upload clear image of your recent passport size photograph (as enumerated in ‘How to apply’ section in the registration page) and full signature. The image of photograph must be clear enough so that the applicant can be recognised by seeing the photograph. The image of full signature must also be clear and legible. Any discrepancy in image of photograph and full signature will lead to rejection of the online application. Uploading of any unwanted photograph will be viewed seriously and strict action will be taken against them who indulge in such activity. 

(f) Candidate can update certain information given in the profile from edit/update profile link before submission of online application. Online application once submitted the link will be disabled. No edit in profile can be done afterwards. 

(g) Candidate can apply for “Selection Test for School Librarian (STSL)-2024” from ‘Apply Online’ link of candidate’s homepage. 

(h) In candidate’s homepage, for School Librarian please click on “Apply Online” link with respect to “Selection Test for School Librarian (STSL)-Session 2024”. Select eligibility criteria from drop down list. All particulars regarding academic and professional qualifications must be entered correctly. 

(i) Submit the form after entering all the information correctly. Finalize the application if all information is entered correctly. If any rectification is required click on “Edit Application” link in candidate’s homepage. Once finalised the application form can no more be edited. So before finalization make sure that all information entered are correct.

(j) Make payment from the link provided in the home page of applicant. Payment can be done through Credit Card/ Debit Card/Internet Banking facility of any leading bank. Information/PIN/Password etc., of Credit Card/Debit Card/Internet Banking must not be shared with others for making payment and TRBT will not be responsible for any fraudulent transaction due to such information sharing.

(k) Payment of fee must be paid through the link provided in applicant’s home page and by no other means.

(l) After successful payment print the Acknowledgement Page and preserve it for future reference.

(m) Please take a printout of payment slip available after making payment for future reference. Without payment slip no payment related query/complaint will be entertained.

(n) Candidates having their mark in CGPA, click on “check if CGPA is applicable” and enter exact equivalent percent of CGPA. Convert CGPA in exact equivalent percentage (as per formula given by the University/Board) up to two decimal points and enter it in the appropriate box in the online application form. For example, if the equivalent percentage of CGPA up to 2 decimal point is “59.99” enter “59.99” not “60”. Candidate whose mark is given in percentage in the mark-sheet can directly write the percentage of marks after clicking on “check if CGPA is applicable”.

(o) Please read the “How to apply” Section in the registration page before proceeding for registration.

(p) “Forgot Password” link can be used to reset password in case the candidate forgets her/his password.

Important Links for TRB Tripura

Online Application	Click Here
Extension	Click Here
Advertisement	STSL-2024
Prospectus	Click Here
Exam Syllabus	Click Here
Official Website	TRB Tripura

Exam Syllabus for STSL-2024

Unit-I

▪ Social Institutions, Library as a Social Institution.

▪ Information: meaning and characteristics.

▪ Data, Information, Knowledge, Wisdom, Knowledge Society.

▪ Library and Information Science as a discipline.

▪ Historical development of libraries.

Unit-II

▪ Types of Information Centers: objectives, features, functions.

▪ Types of Libraries: objectives, features, functions.

▪ Role of Libraries in socio-economic, cultural, educational, scientific and technological development.

▪ General features of Library Organization.

▪ Five Laws of Library Science.

Unit-III

▪ Library Legislation: Concept, Need and Features.

▪ Library Legislation in India.

▪ The Press and Registration of Books Act; The Delivery of Books and Newspaper (Public Libraries) Act; Copyright Act.

▪ Right to Information Act; Intellectual Property Rights; Information and Technology Act; Plagiarism.

▪ Library Cooperation; Library Extension Work.

Unit-IV

▪ Librarianship as a profession.

▪ Professional Ethics; Professional Ethics for a Librarian.

▪ National and International Professional Associations: ILA, IASLIC, IATLIS, IFLA, ALA, CILIP, ASLIB and SLA.

▪ Role of UNESCO, UGC and RRRLF in the promotion and development of Libraries.

▪ National Library of India.

Unit-V

▪ Management: Concept and Scope.

▪ Schools of Management Thoughts.

▪ Principles of Management.

▪ Principles of Library Management.

▪ Functions of Library Managements.

Unit-VI

▪ Library Administration.

▪ Library Committee.

▪ Library Rules and Regulations.

▪ Annual Report, Finance and Budget, Library Statics.

▪ Library Building and Space Management.

Unit-VII

▪ Library Catalogue: Concept, Objectives, Functions.

▪ Physical Forms of Library Catalogue: Conventional and Non-conventional.

▪ Types of Catalogue: Dictionary Catalogue, Classified Catalogue, Alphabetico-Subject Catalogue.

▪ Catalogue Codes: History and Development.

▪ Catalogue Entries according to CCC and AACR (latest editions).

Unit-VIII

▪ Library Automation: Definition, Purpose, Historical Development

▪ Planning and Implementation of Automation.

▪ Standards for Library Automation.

▪ Library Management Software: Proprietary, Free and Open Source Software (FOSS).

▪ Telecommunication Technologies in Library Service.

Unit-IX

▪ Concept of Indexing; Theories of Indexing, Function of an Index.

▪ Theory of Indexing Terminology, Characteristics of an Indexing Vocabulary.

▪ Indexing Systems; Levels of Indexing; Techniques of Indexing Documents.

▪ Book Indexes and Periodical Indexes; Indexing Language.

▪ Concept of Abstracting; Uses of Abstracts; Types of Abstracts; Procedures for Abstracting.

Unit-X

▪ Computer Networks and Library Networks.

▪ Computer Network: Need, Topologies, LAN, MAN, WAN.

▪ Reasons for Computer Application in Library Service and Management.

▪ Data security and Network Security: Firewalls, Cryptographic Techniques, Anti-virus Software, Antispyware, Intrusion Detection System.

▪ Library Networks: Concept, History, Need, Types (Regional, National, International).