THE ASIATIC SOCIETY

Founded in 1784
(An Institution of National Importance declared by an Act of Parliament)
&
(An Autonomous Organization under Ministry of Culture, Government of India)
1, Park Street, Kolkata- 700016
Phone: 2229-0779, 2249-7250,2229-7251, Fax: 033-2252-0600
Website: www.asiaticsocietykolkata.org

VACANCY NOTICE

Ref No: TASK/2021/01 Dated: 8th October, 2021

The Asiatic Society, Kolkata is the oldest institution of learning in India. The Society was founded in 1784. It is an
Institution of National Importance declared by an Act of Parliament in 1984 and also an Autonomous
Organization under Ministry of Culture, Government of India. The Asiatic Society, Kolkata invites applications
from Indian Citizens for filling up the following posts. All the posts carry DA and other allowances as admissible
to a Central Government employee posted in Kolkata other than Pay in Pay Matrix.

I. Assistant Librarian [Group B, Non- Ministerial]

1. Number of vacancies : 02(Two) – 01(UR), 01 (OBC )

2. Scale of Pay : Pay Level 7 as per Pay Matrix of 7th Pay Commission

3. Age Limit : 32 years

4. Mode of Recruitment : Direct Recruitment

5. Qualification : Master Degree in any discipline and Bachelors Degree in Lib.

Science /Inf. Science. Documentation or an equivalent
Professional degree.

II. Lower Division Clerk [Group C, Ministerial]

1. Number of vacancies : 09 (Nine) –07 (UR), 01(SC), 01 (OBC)

2. Scale of Pay : Pay Level 2 as per Pay Matrix of 7th Pay Commission

3. Age Limit : 27 years

4. Mode of Recruitment : Direct Recruitment

5. Qualification : Candidates should have Certificates of School Final or

equivalent examination with knowledge of typing. Knowledge

of Computer Operation desirable.

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III. Binder/Mender [Group C, Non- Ministerial]

1. Number of vacancy : 01 (One) –01(UR)

2. Scale of Pay : Pay Level 2 as per Pay Matrix of 7th Pay Commission

3. Age Limit : 27 years

4. Mode of Recruitment : Direct Recruitment

5. Qualification : Class VII pass with at least 5 years practical experience in high

binding in Commercial Organization/Govt. Press

IV. Junior Attendant [Group C, Ministerial]

1. Number of vacancies : 05 (Five) –4 (UR), 1(SC)

2. Scale of Pay : Pay Level 1 as per Pay Matrix of 7th Pay Commission

3. Age Limit : 32 years

4. Mode of Recruitment : Direct Recruitment

5. Qualification : Class VIII standard of a Secondary school with experience.

Instructions to Candidates:

1. Application Form may be downloaded from the Society’s website

https://www.asiaticsocietykolkata.org
2. Application Form duly completed in all respects along with attested copies of certificates in support of
date of birth, educational qualification, experience, caste etc should be sent to the General Secretary ,
The Asiatic Society, 1 Park Street, Kolkata -700016 by Speed post/Courier only.
3. The envelope containing the application form should be super-scribed in bold letter as “Application
for the post of ......................................... against Vacancy Notice No. TASK/2021/01 Dated
08.10.2021”.
4. The last date of receipt of completed application on the prescribed proforma along with required
documents is 30th November, 2021 up to 18:00 hrs.
5. Application not in the prescribed format or incomplete in any respect or not accompanied by relevant
certificates/documents/photograph shall be rejected without any notice and no further
communication shall be entertained in this behalf.
6. Application sent through any other mode or application received late will not be considered and be
rejected straightway.

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7. Candidates working in Government/Semi Government/PSU/Autonomous Bodies should submit their
applications THROUGH PROPER CHANNEL.
8. Eligibility criteria including the upper age limit will be reckoned on the last date of submission of
application (i. e .30.11.2021).
9. Relaxation in age limit will be allowed to SC/ST/OBC/PWD/Ex-Serviceman and departmental
candidates as per Govt. of India rules.
10. The prescribed qualifications are the minimum and mere possession of the same does not entitle a
candidate to be called for further selection process. In the event of number of application being large,
the Society will resort to short listing criteria to restrict the number of candidates to be called for
further process to a reasonable limit.
11. Canvassing or bringing influence in any form will disqualify the candidature.
12. In case of any inadvertent mistake in the process of selection which may be detected at any stage even
after the issue of appointment letter, the Society reserves the right to modify/withdraw/cancel any
communication made to the candidates.
13. The Society reserves the right to reject any/all applications without assigning any reason whatsoever.
14. In case of any disputes / suits or legal proceedings against the Society, the Jurisdiction shall be
restricted to the Courts of Kolkata.

Sd/-

Dr. S B Chakrabarti
General Secretary

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 Application format

Affix a recent
Ref No: TASK/2021/01 Dated: 8th October, 2021
passport size self
attested
photograph
1. Name of the Post applied for : Assistant Librarian

2. Name of the candidate (in block letters) :

3. Father’s/Husband’s Name :

4. Nationality :

5. Date of Birth :

6. Whether OBC/SC/ST/Gen/PWD/Ex-Serviceman :

7. Sex (Male/Female) :

8. Address for communication with PIN Code :

9. Phone Number : 9 a. e-mail address :

10. AADHAR No [Optional] :

11. Academic Qualification (Beginning with Matriculation) :

Sl. Name of the Examination Year of

Board/ University Division/Class/Grade
No passed Passing
 12. Professional Qualification :

13. Experience if any (Previous/Present employment) :

Sl. Name of the Name of Pay /Pay Period

Remarks , if any
No Employer the post Scale
From To

14. Any other information :

15. Declaration :

I hereby declare that the statements made in this application are true, complete and correct to the best
of my knowledge and belief. I understand and agree that in the event of any information/particulars
furnished above are found to be false or incorrect at any stage; my application/candidature is liable to
be summarily rejected and my services will be terminated forthwith.

I also declare that I have never been punished or debarred from Govt. (Central/State/Autonomous)
Service. I have not been convicted by any court of law for any civil or criminal offence. In the event of
any ineligibility being detected at any time before or after selection, action may be taken against me,
and I shall be bound by the decision of the employer.

Place: [Signature of the Candidate]

Date:

Enclosures:

1. Certificate in support of date of Birth (attested photocopy)

2. Certificate in support of caste/PWD/Ex-serviceman [if applicable] (attested photocopy)
3. Certificates and mark sheets of all examinatations [beginning with Matriculation] (attested photocopy)
4. Certificate/s of professional qualification (attested photocopy)
5. Aadhar [if available ](attested photocopy)
6. Experience certificate/s [if any] (attested photocopy)
 Application format

Ref No: TASK/2021/01 Dated: 8th October, 2021 Affix a recent

passport size self
attested
1. Name of the Post applied for : Lower Division Clerk photograph

2. Name of the candidate (in block letters) :

3. Father’s/Husband’s Name :

4. Nationality :

5. Date of Birth :

6. Whether OBC/SC/ST/Gen/PWD/Ex-Serviceman :

7. Sex (Male/Female) :

8. Address for communication with PIN Code :

9. Phone Number : 9 a. e-mail address :

10. AADHAR No (Optional) :

11. Academic Qualification (Only Matriculation or equivalent) :

Sl. Name of the Examination Year of

Board/ University Division/Class/Grade
No passed Passing

12. Details of knowledge in typing and/or Computer operations

13. Any other information :

14. Declaration :

I hereby declare that the statements made in this application are true, complete and correct to the best
of my knowledge and belief. I understand and agree that in the event of any information/particulars
furnished above are found to be false or incorrect at any stage; my application/candidature is liable to
be summarily rejected and my services will be terminated forthwith.

I also declare that I have never been punished or debarred from Govt. (Central/State/Autonomous)
Service. I have not been convicted by any court of law for any civil or criminal offence. In the event of
 any ineligibility being detected at any time before or after selection, action may be taken against me,
and I shall be bound by the decision of the employer.

Place: [Signature of the Candidate]

Date:

Enclosures:

1. Certificate in support of date of Birth (attested photocopy)

2. Certificate in support of caste/PWD/Ex-serviceman etc [if applicable] (attested photocopy)
3. Certificate and mark sheet of Matriculation or equivalent examination (attested photocopy)
4. Certificate of typing and /or Computer operations (attested photocopy)
5. Aadhar [if available] (attested photocopy)
 Application format

Ref No: TASK/2021/01 Dated: 8th October, 2021 Affix a recent

passport size self
attested
1. Name of the Post applied for : Binder/Mender photograph

2. Name of the candidate (in block letters) :

3. Father’s/Husband’s Name :

4. Nationality :

5. Date of Birth :

6. Whether OBC/SC/ST/Gen/PWD/Ex-Serviceman :

7. Sex (Male/Female) :

8. Address for communication with PIN Code :

9. Phone Number : 9 a. e-mail address :

10. AADHAR No (Optional) :

11. Academic Qualification (Only class VII) :

Sl. Year of
Name of the School Board Marks obtained
No Passing

12. Experience if any (Previous/Present employment) :

Sl. Name of the Name of Nature of Period

Remarks , if any
No Employer the post work
From To
 13. Any other information :

14. Declaration :

I hereby declare that the statements made in this application are true, complete and correct to the best
of my knowledge and belief. I understand and agree that in the event of any information/particulars
furnished above are found to be false or incorrect at any stage; my application/candidature is liable to
be summarily rejected and my services will be terminated forthwith.

I also declare that I have never been punished or debarred from Govt. (Central/State/Autonomous)
Service. I have not been convicted by any court of law for any civil or criminal offence. In the event of
any ineligibility being detected at any time before or after selection, action may be taken against me,
and I shall be bound by the decision of the employer.

Place: [Signature of the Candidate]

Date:

Enclosures:

1. Certificate in support of date of Birth (attested photocopy)

2. Certificate in support of caste/PWD/Ex-serviceman etc [if applicable] (attested photocopy)
3. Mark sheet/ Class VII pass Certificate (attested photocopy)
4. Aadhar (optional) (attested photocopy)
5. Experience certificate/s (attested photocopy)
 Application format

Ref No: TASK/2021/01 Dated: 8th October, 2021 Affix a recent

passport size self
attested
1. Name of the Post applied for : Junior Attendant photograph

2. Name of the candidate (in block letters) :

3. Father’s/Husband’s Name :

4. Nationality :

5. Date of Birth :

6. Whether OBC/SC/ST/Gen/ PWD/Ex-Serviceman :

7. Sex (Male/Female) :

8. Address for communication with PIN Code :

9. Phone Number : 9 a. e-mail address :

10. AADHAR No :

11. Academic Qualification (Only class VIII) :

Sl. Year of
Name of the School Board Marks obtained
No Passing

12. Experience, if any (Previous/Present employment) :

Sl. Name of the Name of Nature of Period

Remarks , if any
No Employer the post work
From To
 13. Any other information :

14. Declaration :

I hereby declare that the statements made in this application are true, complete and correct to the best
of my knowledge and belief. I understand and agree that in the event of any information/particulars
furnished above are found to be false or incorrect at any stage; my application/candidature is liable to
be summarily rejected and my services will be terminated forthwith.

I also declare that I have never been punished or debarred from Govt. (Central/State/Autonomous)
Service. I have not been convicted by any court of law for any civil or criminal offence. In the event of
any ineligibility being detected at any time before or after selection, action may be taken against me,
and I shall be bound by the decision of the employer.

Place: [Signature of the Candidate]

Date:

Enclosures:

1. Certificate in support of date of Birth (attested photocopy)

2. Certificate in support of caste/PWD/Ex-serviceman etc [if applicable] (attested photocopy)
3. Mark sheet /Class VIII pass Certificate (attested photocopy)
4. Aadhar (Optional) (attested photocopy)
5. Experience certificate/s (attested photocopy)