The GSSSB Assistant Librarian Syllabus 2025 has been officially released for candidates preparing for the upcoming recruitment examination. Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has announced 86 Assistant Librarian posts under Advertisement No. GSSSB/202526/342. The online application process will start from 16 December 2025 (14:00 hrs) and continue till 30 December 2025 (23:59 hrs).
GSSSB Assistant Librarian Exam Pattern 2025
The examination will be conducted through MCQ-CBRT mode and will be bilingual (Gujarati & English). The paper is divided into Part A and Part B, carrying a total of 210 marks.
| Part | Subject / Section | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | Reasoning & Data Interpretation | 30 | 30 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | |
| Part B | Constitution of India | 10 | 10 |
| Current Affairs | 10 | 10 | |
| Gujarati Comprehension | 5 | 5 | |
| English Comprehension | 5 | 5 | |
| Library Science (Technical Subjects) | 120 | 120 | |
| Total | All Subjects | 210 Questions | 210 Marks |
Key Highlights
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Exam Mode: MCQ-CBRT (Computer-Based Recruitment Test)
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Total Marks: 210
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Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
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Language: Gujarati & English
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Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer
GSSSB Assistant Librarian Syllabus 2025
Part A – General Subjects (60 Marks)
Reasoning & Data Interpretation (30 Marks)
Problems on Ages
Venn Diagrams
Blood Relations
Visual Reasoning
Arithmetic Reasoning
Data Interpretation (Charts, Graphs, Tables)
Data Sufficiency
Quantitative Aptitude (30 Marks)
Number System
Simplification & Algebra
Average, Percentage
Profit & Loss
Ratio & Proportion
Time & Work
Time, Speed & Distance
Part B (150 Marks)
Indian Constitution (10 Marks)
Preamble
Fundamental Rights & Duties
Directive Principles of State Policy
Parliamentary System
Constitutional Bodies
Centre–State Relations
Current Affairs (10 Marks)
State, National & International Importance
Comprehension (10 Marks)
Gujarati Comprehension – 5 Marks
English Comprehension – 5 Marks
Technical Qualification – Library Science (120 Marks)
This is the most important section of the GSSSB Assistant Librarian Syllabus 2025:
Five Laws of Library Science
Book Classification & Cataloguing
Library Management & Administration
Dignitaries of Library Science
Public Library System & History
Libraries of India and World
E-Technology in Libraries
Library Automation, Digitisation, RFID, Barcoding
Digital Preservation
Information Resources & Services
Current Trends in Library & Information Science
Library Acts & Book Registration Act
Information Sharing Systems
Library Automation Software
Negative Marking & Language Medium
Negative Marking: 1/4 mark deducted for each wrong answer
Questions will be available in Gujarati and English as per board rules
Preparation Tips for GSSSB Assistant Librarian Exam 2025
To score well in the GSSSB Assistant Librarian Syllabus 2025, candidates should:
Focus more on Library Science technical subjects
Practice MCQs regularly
Revise Constitution and Current Affairs daily
Solve previous year question papers
FAQs
Q1. How many total posts are announced for GSSSB Assistant Librarian 2025?
A total of 86 posts have been announced for the Assistant Librarian position.
Q2. What is the advertisement number for this recruitment?
The advertisement number is GSSSB/202526/342.
Q3. What is the exam mode for GSSSB Assistant Librarian Exam 2025?
The exam will be conducted in MCQ-CBRT (Computer-Based Recruitment Test) mode.
Q4. What is the total marks of the examination?
The total marks for the examination are 210 marks.
Q5. Is there negative marking in the GSSSB Assistant Librarian exam?
Yes, a 1/4 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
