Authentic Regulatory Framework
Collegiate Librarian Service Rules
Official Government of Sindh notifications governing initial recruitment and 100% in-service promotion across the 4-tier cadre for Collegiate Librarians (BPS-17 to BPS-20).
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Core Regulatory Architecture of Collegiate Librarians
- Initial Entry (BPS-17): 100% through Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC), requiring Master's degree in Library Science in 2nd Division (Rules 1983 & 2024).
- Senior Librarian (BPS-18): 100% by promotion from Librarian (BPS-17) with at least 5 years service (Notification 2006). No direct recruitment quota!
- Chief Librarian (BPS-19): 100% by promotion from Senior Librarian (BPS-18) with at least 12 years service in BPS-17+ on seniority-cum-fitness basis (Notification 2025).
- Senior Chief Librarian (BPS-20): 100% by promotion from Chief Librarian (BPS-19) with at least 17 years service in BPS-17+ on seniority-cum-fitness basis (Notification 2024).
Notification 2025
Dated: 04th June, 2025Promotion Rules for Chief Librarian (BPS-19)
GOVERNMENT OF SINDH — COLLEGE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
No.SO(HR-VI)/Recruitments Rules/(DPE & Lib BS-19)/25
No.SO(HR-VI)/Recruitments Rules/(DPE & Lib BS-19)/25
“In pursuance of sub-rule (2) of rule 3 of the Sindh Civil Servants (Appointment, Promotion & Transfer) Rules, 1974, and in supersession of this Department's Notification No. SO(HE-II) Promotions/LIB/05 dated 15-04-2008, and in consultation with the Regulation Wing of Services, General Administration & Coordination Department, Government of Sindh...”
| S# | Name of Post with BPS | Method of Appointment |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Chief Librarian (BPS-19) | By Promotion from amongst the Senior Librarians (BPS-18), having at least twelve (12) years service in BPS-17 and above in College Education Department, on seniority-cum-fitness basis. |
Signed by: SHAHAB QAMAR ANSARI, Secretary to Govt. of SindhSection Officer: PRINCE ATIF (HR-VI)
Notification 2024
Dated: 04th September, 2024Promotion Rules for Senior Chief Librarian (BPS-20)
GOVERNMENT OF SINDH — COLLEGE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
No.SO(G.A)/CED/RR-Senior Lib/2024
No.SO(G.A)/CED/RR-Senior Lib/2024
| S# | Name of Post with BPS | Method of Appointment |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Senior Chief Librarian (BPS-20) | By Promotion from amongst the Chief Librarian (BPS-19), having at least Seventeen (17) years' service in BS-17 and above, on seniority-cum-fitness basis. |
Signed by: ASIF IKRAM, Secretary to Govt. of SindhSection Officer: MUHAMMAD AYUB CHANDIO (G.A)
Notification 2006
Dated: 19th August, 2006Promotion Rules for Senior Librarian (BPS-18)
GOVERNMENT OF SINDH — EDUCATION & LITERACY DEPARTMENT
NO.SO(HE-II)Promotion/LIB/05
NO.SO(HE-II)Promotion/LIB/05
| S.# | Name of the Post with BPS | Method of Appointment |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senior Librarian (BPS-18) | By Promotion from amongst the Librarians (BPS-17) with at least 5 years service in the collegiate branch of Education or such length of Service as may from time to time be prescribed by Government. |
Secretary to Government of SindhSection Officer (HE-II)
Recruitment Rules 1983 & 2024
SPSC Initial RecruitmentInitial Recruitment for Librarian (BPS-17)
GOVERNMENT OF SINDH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT — NO.S.O(E-I)1/112-71(Part-III) (March, 1983)
COLLEGE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT — NO.SO(HE-III)1-88(Misc)/2011 (19th January, 2024, Items 09 & 10)
COLLEGE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT — NO.SO(HE-III)1-88(Misc)/2011 (19th January, 2024, Items 09 & 10)
| Post | Method | Required Qualifications | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Librarian (BPS-17) Male & Female | By initial recruitment through SPSC | Master's degree in Library Science, at least in 2nd Division OR equivalent CGPA / GPA, from a HEC recognized University. | 21–28 Years (up to 35 in 1983 rules) |