The Bihar government is all set to appoint 6,500 librarians in high schools across the state — the first major recruitment in this category since 2010. The Department of Education has finalized the new school librarian recruitment rules and sent the draft to the Finance Department for approval.

A Long-Awaited Move for Library Science Graduates

  • The first librarian recruitment in Bihar’s high schools happened back in 2010–11
  • That round hired 2,100 librarians on a contractual basis under the 2008 rules
  • As of now, only 1,696 librarians are working across various higher secondary schools
  • Library Science graduates (B.Lib & M.Lib) have long demanded a fresh round of appointments

What’s New in This Recruitment?

According to official sources:

  • 6,500 new librarian positions will be filled
  • A fresh “School Librarian Appointment Manual” has been prepared
  • The rules mirror the existing teacher recruitment guidelines
  • Once approved by the Finance and Law Departments, the proposal will move to:
    • The State Pay Grade Committee
    • The State Cabinet for final approval

🎯 Goal: Complete recruitment before the upcoming Assembly elections

Key Highlights of the New Librarian Policy

  • 📚 Same pay scale as high school teachers
  • 📝 Recruitment via BPSC (Bihar Public Service Commission)
  • 🧠 100-mark multiple choice exam (no negative marking)
  • 🧓 Retirement age set at 60 years
  • 🏦 Eligible for the New Pension Scheme
  • 🎯 District-wise roster will finalize vacancies
  • 🏷️ Full benefit of caste, gender, and age reservation as per Bihar rules

Did You Know?

The first librarian policy in Bihar schools was introduced in 2008, but this is the first major update in over 14 years.

Bihar’s move to strengthen school libraries is expected to:

  • Improve academic infrastructure
  • Provide better access to books and learning material
  • Create thousands of jobs for qualified librarians

Key Takeaways

  • Bihar to recruit 6,500 librarians in high schools after 14 years
  • Education department has prepared a new recruitment rulebook
  • BPSC will conduct a 100-mark librarian exam (MCQ-based)
  • No negative marking in the test
  • Same salary and benefits as government high school teachers
  • Recruitment process likely to be completed before the state elections

FAQs

Why is this recruitment significant?

Because it’s the first major librarian recruitment since 2010 and addresses long-standing demands from Library Science graduates.

Who is eligible to apply?

Candidates with Bachelor’s or Master’s in Library Science (B.Lib / M.Lib).

What will be the exam format?

A 100-mark multiple choice exam conducted by BPSC. No negative marking.

Will librarians get pension and retirement benefits?

Yes, librarians will be treated as state employees, get NPS benefits, and retire at age 60.

What’s the current status of the policy?

The rules have been drafted and sent to the Finance Department. After approval, it will go to the Cabinet, then the recruitment process will begin.