Vacancy – Post of Librarian

VACANCY
UNIVERSITY OF JAFFNA, SRI LANKA
Post of Librarian

University of Jaffna will entertain applications from qualified persons for the Post of Librarian up to 10.10.2026.

Qualifications:

1. (i) A First or a Second Class (Upper Division) in a Special Degree;
   or
   (ii) A Second Class (Lower Division) in a Special Degree or a First or a Second Class (Upper Division) in a General Degree;
   or
   (iii) A pass in a Degree Examination and a Postgraduate Degree of at least 02 academic years duration in the field of Library and Information Sciences with a research component by way of thesis/dissertation;
   And
2. A Master’s Degree in Library & Information Science obtained after a full-time course of study of at least two academic years duration (or an equivalent part- time course of study) with a research component by way of thesis/dissertation or a Doctoral Degree;
   And
3. Publications in the field of Library and Information Sciences.
   And
4. At least fifteen (15) years’ experience after obtaining a first degree or at least ten (10) years after obtaining the qualification at (2) above in one or both of the following :
   (i) experience in Librarianship in a recognized Library
   (ii) research in Library and Information Sciences
   And
5. At least the minimum marks laid in the Marking Scheme for the post of Librarian

Note: No credit will be given under (2) above to a postgraduate degree recognized under (1)(iii) above for appointment as Assistant Librarian.

Remuneration and Other Benefits

• Salary Code: U-AC 5 (II)
• Salary Scale: Rs.198, 280 – 13 x Rs.4,850 – Rs. 261,330/-p.m

In addition to the above salary,

• The following allowances will be paid as the percentage of the basic salary:
  • Academic allowance – 124% + Rs.13,300
  • Research allowance – 21% (Payable to the Academic Staff based on the research activity)
• Cost of living allowance of Rs. 17,800/-p.m.

Statutory benefits:

• Sabbatical leave entitlement
• Membership in Universities Provident Fund and Pension Scheme in the University system.
• Gratuity payments
• Employees’ Trust Fund benefits.
• Free Medical Services.

Method of Application

An application for recruitment should be accompanied by;

• the Curriculum Vitae of the Applicant
• a self –assessment of his/her whole career specifying the contribution to:
  • Librarianship and Academic Development
  • Research and Creative Work
  • Dissemination of Knowledge and contributions to University and National Development as given in the Marking Scheme for the Post of Librarian
• three copies of the publications, research papers and other relevant documents by the candidate. Other relevant documents and materials may also be submitted in three copies in a form that can be evaluated.
• titles of five(5) outstanding research papers/publications by the candidate.

These documents shall be sent to the Vice Chancellor by each candidate with a covering letter applying for the position.

Method of Recruitment

• By evaluation of self-assessment and interview.
• The Applicant who possess required qualifications requested to refer the relevant UGC circular No: 921 via www.ugc.jfn.ac.lk

Application Forms and Details in General

Application form, Scheme of Recruitment and other details will be available in the University website www.jfn.ac.lk. Downloaded application forms should accompany with the paid Bank Slip for the deposit of a sum of Rs.2,000/- credited to the Peoples Bank Account No: 970000090000387 of Bursar, University of Jaffna.

The duly completed application on prescript forms together with certified copies of relevant certificated and document should be sent under the Registered Post to reach the Vice Chancellor, University of Jaffna, P.O.Box 57, Thirunelvely, Jaffna on or before 10.10.2026. Please mark relevant post on the top of the left – hand corner of the envelope.

Applicants from the University System/Government Departments /Corporations and Statutory Board should channel their applications through the Head of respective Institutions, but may send an advance copy in the first instance. However, no such applicant will be considered for interview, if the application channeled through the Head of the Department is not received.

Closing Date

Duly completed applications on prescribed form together with all supportive documents should reach to the Office of the Vice-Chancellor on or before 10.10.2026.

Illegible & incomplete applications, applications without supportive documents & paid Bank slip and applications received by the University after the closing date will be rejected without intimation.

Note: The University reserves the right to shortlist the applicants and such applicants will be called for an interview.

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UNIVERSITY OF JAFFNA
SRI LANKA.