Assistant Librarian (3-Year Tenure Post) at National Law University Meghalaya, Shillong (UGC Pay Scale)

The National Law University of Meghalaya is a State-established National Law University at Mayurbhanj Complex, Nongthymmai, Shillong. It runs a dedicated online recruitment portal for its teaching, non-teaching and project-based positions.

By Advertisement No. NLUM/Rect/AL/115/2023/1334 dated Shillong, the 30th July 2026, the University has invited applications from eligible candidates for the post of Assistant Librarian. The advertisement is signed by the Registrar and is classified on the portal as a non-teaching recruitment.

• Name of the post: Assistant Librarian
• Number of posts: 1 (one)
• Nature of engagement: Tenure, three years
• Pay scale: As per UGC
• Place of posting: NLU Meghalaya campus, Mayurbhanj Complex, Nongthymmai, Shillong - 793014
• Advertisement number: NLUM/Rect/AL/115/2023/1334, dated 30 July 2026

The advertisement does not publish a separate consolidated figure; it records the pay scale only as 'As per UGC'.

The advertisement prescribes the educational and other qualifications required for direct recruitment as 'As per UGC Norm'. Candidates should therefore satisfy the UGC-prescribed qualifications for appointment as Assistant Librarian in a university, and no separate University-specific qualification table has been issued with this notice.

The University lists the following as the experience desired for the post:

• Good knowledge of the management of a Digital Library, Information Technology and Knowledge Management Systems.
• Procurement of library resources.
• Managing the acquisition, accessioning, cataloguing, classification and circulation of library resources, stock verification, and weeding of library materials.

The application fee is Rs 1,000 for General category candidates and Rs 500 for ST/SC candidates. The fee is non-refundable and must be deposited into the University's account:

• Name of account: National Law University of Meghalaya
• Account number: 50100725762226
• IFSC code: HDFC0004727

Proof of payment must be uploaded to the online application form. Only verified proof of payment will be considered, and the application will be treated as successfully completed only after payment verification.

Applications are accepted only online through the NLU Meghalaya recruitment portal at rec.nlumeg.ac.in. Candidates must register on the portal, complete the application form for this advertisement, and upload the required documents along with proof of fee payment.

The portal asks applicants to keep ready a valid photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Driving Licence or similar), a passport-size photograph taken within the last six months, and supporting documents including the statement of purpose, academic records, degree certificates and other relevant credentials.

The application window opened on 1 August 2026 and closes on 15 August 2026 at 12:59 PM, as displayed against this advertisement on the recruitment portal.

In-service candidates should apply through the proper channel. They may, however, submit an advance copy of the application, in which case they must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their present employer if shortlisted.

• No TA/DA will be admissible for attending the written test, interview, or any stage of the selection process.
• Mere fulfilment of the prescribed eligibility criteria does not entitle a candidate to be shortlisted or called for the written test or interview.
• Records of candidates not selected will not be preserved beyond six months from the date of publication of the select list.
• The University reserves the right to cancel, withdraw, modify or amend the advertisement, wholly or partly, at any stage of the recruitment process without assigning any reason, and its decision in this regard is final and binding.

For any further information or clarification on this advertisement, candidates may write to the University at ar.per@nlumeg.ac.in. The University's Registrar's office can be reached at reg@nlumeg.ac.in and +91 6909372781.