Graduate Apprentice Trainee (Library Science) – ISTRAC
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 2
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Internship
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹12,300 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Master of Library and Information Science (MLISc) from a recognized University.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — must have passed MLISc in 2024, 2025, or 2026.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
ISTRAC invites applications for the Graduate Apprentice Trainee (Library Science) position, offering 2 vacancies for qualified library professionals. This one-year training program provides a stipend of ₹12,300 per month and requires a Master of Library and Information Science (MLISc) degree. The role involves managing technical documentation and information resources at ISTRAC centers in Bengaluru and Lucknow. It is a unique chance for MLISc graduates from the 2024-2026 batches to gain experience in a high-tech scientific library environment.
- Candidates must possess a Master of Library and Information Science (MLISc) degree.
- One vacancy is available in Bengaluru and one in Lucknow for this specific role.
- The interview for the Bengaluru position is scheduled between 09-11 September 2026.
- Applicants must mention Post Code GA07 in the subject line of their email application.
- Only Indian nationals who have completed their degree as regular candidates are eligible.
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Additional Salary Information
Monthly stipend of ₹12,300/-.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Screening of applications based on academic scores Interview Document Verification
Application Fees
No Application Fee
Reservation
Total: 2 (Bengaluru: 1, Lucknow: 1)
How to Apply
- Register on the NATS portal at nats.education.gov.in and obtain an Enrollment Number.
- Prepare an email with the subject line mentioning the specific 'Post Code'.
- In the email body, include Name, Contact Number, Qualification Details, Passing Year, and NATS ID.
- Attach scanned copies of your Final Degree/Diploma/ITI Certificate and Class X Marks Card.
- Send the application to the relevant email ID: apprmt_blr@istrac.gov.in (Bengaluru), apprmt_lko@istrac.gov.in (Lucknow), or apprmt_ixz@istrac.gov.in (Sri Vijaya Puram).
- Ensure the application is sent before the deadline of 31 July 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The monthly stipend for the Library Science apprentice is ₹12,300.
A Master of Library and Information Science (MLISc) from a recognized university is required.
The training locations are Bengaluru and Lucknow.