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The Rajasthan Subordinate and Ministerial Services Selection Board (RSMSSB) is entrusted to conduct the examinations and interviews as required for the recruitment of the librarians accordingly.

Latest Notification

The notification regarding the same for 2022 has not been released yet.

Registration

Step 1: Process of registration for RSMSSB Librarian, 2022

In order to apply for RSMSSB Librarian, 2022, candidates need to first register themselves through the official website in the manner desired. The details for the same are explained below:

Access the official website www.rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in
Check the notifications with regard to registration for RSMSSB Librarian, 2022
The necessary details need to be filled in the registration form
Such details are comprised of personal information of the candidate
The login details would be generated accordingly once the details are filled and submitted accordingly.

Step 2: RSMSSB Librarian Application Form

After the process pertaining to registration is completed, the candidates need to complete the filling up of the application form in the manner desired. The steps to fill up the application form are as follows:

Login with the details as generated during the process of registration
Fill in the details as required

Syllabus

Part A - General Knowledge

Subject	Topics
History, Culture, and Politics of Rajasthan	Religious Movement of Rajasthan and Folk god-goddess. Main Handicraft, painting, styles of Rajasthan. Rajasthani language works of literature Major regional languages. Princely states of Rajasthan and Farmers and the public Revolution movement, and the movement Prjamandal. Important Forts, Monuments & Structures. Political Awareness of Rajasthan. Main Source of Rajasthan history Important festivals, folk music, fairs, folk dance, and musical instruments. Important Facts on Rajasthani Culture, Tradition, and Heritage. Important Historic Tourism Palace. Important Personalities of Rajasthan. Important Prehistoric civilizations of Rajasthan. Major dynasties and their accomplishments. British treaties, Mass movement of 1857 Mughal-Rajput relations. Key features of the architecture. Integral of Rajasthan.
Geography of Rajasthan	Main Physic Department – Desert region, Aravali Mountain region, planes. Drainage system. Soil. Agro-climatic and major crops. Livestock Status and Expansion. Climate. Forest and Wildlife Conservation. Environmental and ecological issues. Desertification. Water conservation Multipurpose projects. Transportation. Irrigation Projects. Natural vegetation Minerals.

Part B - Library and Information Science and Basic Knowledge of Computer

Subject	Topics
Foundation of Library and Information Science	Intellectual property rights and law Important Information, and society Important points of Library legislation The library Acts in India. Library movement in India Role and activities of I.L.A., IFLA, UNESCO and RRRLF Library resource sharing. Library as a social institution Types of libraries Important Five laws of library science and their implications, Concept of information literacy Important Concept of library All about the National Library of India Important Information society
Library Classification and Cataloguing	Kinds of entries: Main entry and added entries of Classified Catalogue Code Library Cataloguing: Definition, need, purpose and function History of Classified Catalogue Code and Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules Need, purpose, and function Notation: Types and qualities Important Principles of helpful sequence General aspects of common isolates/standard subdivisions Important Devices used in C.C. and D.D.C., Steps in practical classification
Library Organisation and Management	Important terms in the Periodical section Important terms in the Circulation section: Newark and Browne Maintenance: Open access system, care and repair (binding)of books and journals, Library display Technical processing section (Classification and Cataloguing of books) General and scientific principles of management and their implication to library administration The function of administration Important Sections of a library: Acquisition section-Book selection Major procedure and accessioning Important Library rules Important Library statistics Important Topics of Budgeting
Reference Service and Information Sources	Reference and Information Services: Need and purpose, Ready reference service Long-range reference service Initiation Reference service in School and public library Organization of reference department Qualities of a reference librarian CAS and SDI, Information Sources: Need and types: Primary, secondary, and tertiary.
Basics of Computer	Introduction to computer-Characteristics Open-source software, Role of library automation Important Use of the Internet in libraries All About Electronic Resources: e-Books, e-Journals, databases Use, and types of computers Computer generations and computer architecture: Hardware, input and output devices, Important Software: Need, purpose, and types Library software: Proprietary

Eligibility Criteria

RSMSSB Librarian Educational Qualification

Candidates who are interested to become librarians under RSMSSB should possess the requisite educational qualifications presented and described in the table below:

Eligibility Criteria	Professional Qualification
10+2 or equivalent	Certification or related course with reference to Library Science

RSMSSB Librarian Overall Eligibility Criteria 2022

The information pertaining to age and eligibility is presented in the table below:

Particulars	Details
Age Limit	35 years for male candidates who belong to General/UR category 40 years for female candidates who belong to General/UR category 40 years for male candidates who belong to OBC/SBC/SC/ST category 45 years for female candidates who belong to OBC/SBC/SC/ST category No age limit for candidates displaced due to the war between India and Pakistan in 1971
Nationality	Indian
Domicile	Rajasthan
Number of Attempts	The candidates can attempt the exam as many times as they can, provided they fulfill the eligibility criteria.
Important Points	There is no limit regarding the number of attempts for the exam. The candidates are advised to check the official website for the latest updates pertaining to recruitment.

Application Fee

Category	Application Fee
General/UR/Creamy layer OBC	INR 450
Non-creamy layer OBC	INR 350
SC/ST/OBC	INR 250

Exam Pattern

The exam consists of two parts-Part A and Part B. Proper knowledge regarding the pattern of the exam is important for the candidates. The details of the exam pattern are presented in the table below:

Part	Number of Questions	Marks
A - General Knowledge	50	100
B - Library and Information Science and Basic Knowledge of Computer	100	200
Total	150	300

Eligibilty Criteria