INFLIBNET Recruitment 2026: 2 Direct Posts for Scientist-B & Senior Assistant

Information and Library Network Centre (INFLIBNET), Gandhinagar has opened applications under Advertisement No. 01/2026 for two direct-recruitment vacancies suitable for experienced computer and administrative professionals. This Regal Naukri package covers Scientist-B (Computer Science) and Senior Assistant/Office Assistant-II only; the separate Scientist-E (Library Science) vacancy in the same advertisement is on deputation and is therefore excluded. Online applications opened on 31 October 2026 and close on 20 November 2026 at 5:30 PM, while the printed application with all required self-attested documents must reach INFLIBNET by 30 November 2026 at 5:30 PM. Scientist-B is a Group A, Pay Level 10 lien vacancy requiring a relevant B.E./MCA or equivalent qualification with one year of experience. Senior Assistant is a Group B, Pay Level 6 post requiring a bachelor’s degree with at least second class and five years of relevant administrative, accounts, establishment, purchase or stores experience. The application fee is ₹1,000 for candidates who are not exempt; SC/ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and women candidates are exempt. Selection may include screening, written examination, skill test and/or interview depending on the post and shortlisting decision.

Recruitment Overview

Vacancy Details

The same advertisement also contains one Scientist-E (Library Science) deputation vacancy. It is not included in this direct-recruitment article.

Basic Qualification

For Senior Assistant, the required experience must be in Purchase & Stores, Accounts or Establishment in a university, government body, autonomous body or reputed private firm.

Age Limit

Applicable relaxation or concession will follow Government of India rules and INFLIBNET bye-laws where relevant.

Pay

The two posts carry different pay levels, so they should not be flattened into one salary range:

• Scientist-B: Pay Level 10, ₹56,100–1,77,500.
• Senior Assistant/Office Assistant-II: Pay Level 6, ₹35,400–1,12,400.

Usual admissible allowances apply under Government of India rules.

Application Fee

The application fee is ₹1,000 through SBI Collect for candidates who are not exempt.

The following categories are exempt from the application fee, subject to uploading the supporting document required by INFLIBNET:

• SC/ST candidates;
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities;
• Ex-Servicemen;
• Women candidates.

Employment Note for Scientist-B

Scientist-B is advertised as a lien vacancy. The official notification states that the selected candidate is likely to continue and may become permanent if the person holding the lien does not return. If the lien holder returns, the appointee against this vacancy will have to vacate the post.

Selection Process

INFLIBNET may conduct one or more of the following stages:

1. Application screening and shortlisting.
2. Screening test.
3. Written examination.
4. Skill test, where required.
5. Interview.

The Centre may shortlist candidates using qualifications, relevant experience and criteria higher than the minimum eligibility standard. Merely meeting the minimum requirement does not guarantee a call for selection.

Important Dates

How to Apply for INFLIBNET Recruitment 2026

1. Open the official INFLIBNET Online Recruitment System and select Advertisement No. 01/2026.
2. Choose either Scientist-B (Computer Science) or Senior Assistant/Office Assistant-II.
3. Check your age for the selected post using Regal Naukri’s Age Calculator.
4. Use the Government Job Eligibility Checker to organise your preliminary qualification review, but rely on the official advertisement for the final decision.
5. Complete the online application and pay the fee where applicable.
6. Download and print the submitted online application.
7. Use the Government Job Document Checklist to organise all required enclosures.
8. Review the Documents Required for Government Jobs guide before assembling the postal set.
9. Attach legible self-attested copies of all required testimonials, certificates and supporting documents.
10. Send one hard copy for each application by Speed Post, Registered Post or Courier to the Recruitment Cell so it reaches by 30 November 2026 at 5:30 PM.
11. If applying for more than one post, submit a separate online application, separate fee where applicable and separate hard-copy set for each post.

Postal Address

Recruitment Cell Information and Library Network Centre Opp. NIFT, Infocity Gandhinagar, Gujarat – 382007

The envelope should show the application number and post applied for as instructed in the advertisement.

Documents to Keep Ready

Candidates should prepare the post-specific documents relevant to their application, including:

• printout of the online application;
• date-of-birth proof;
• degree and marksheets;
• relevant experience certificates;
• category / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen certificate where claiming exemption or relaxation;
• fee-payment proof where applicable;
• NOC for serving government, autonomous-body or university employees where required;
• equivalence certificate for a foreign university degree, where applicable;
• self-attested copies of all testimonials and supporting records.

Important Candidate Notes

• Both online submission and hard-copy receipt are mandatory.
• A missing document in the hard-copy set can lead to rejection.
• Relevant experience is counted only after acquisition of the prescribed qualification.
• The present place of posting is Gandhinagar, but selected candidates may be required to work elsewhere in India.
• Hall tickets and call letters will be sent by email to eligible/shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates should monitor the official INFLIBNET jobs page for corrigenda and updates.
• The Scientist-B vacancy has a special lien condition and should be considered carefully before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many direct-recruitment vacancies are covered here?

There are 2 direct-recruitment vacancies: one Scientist-B (Computer Science) and one Senior Assistant/Office Assistant-II.

Is Scientist-E included?

No. Scientist-E (Library Science) in Advertisement 01/2026 is a deputation post and is not included in this direct-recruitment package.

What is the last date for online application?

Online applications close on 20 November 2026 at 5:30 PM.

Is hard-copy submission compulsory?

Yes. The printed online application with all required documents must reach INFLIBNET by 30 November 2026 at 5:30 PM.

What is the qualification for Scientist-B?

The basic requirement is B.E./MCA or equivalent plus one year of relevant experience.

What is the qualification for Senior Assistant?

A bachelor’s degree with at least second class plus five years of relevant experience in the notified administrative/accounts/purchase/stores field.

What is the application fee?

The fee is ₹1,000. SC/ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and women candidates are exempt subject to supporting documentation.

Is Scientist-B a permanent vacancy?

It is advertised as a lien vacancy. Continuation depends on whether the person holding the lien returns, as explained in the official notification.

Important Links