The Institute of Wood Science and Technology (ICFRE) has announced the recruitment for Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), and Library Information Assistant (LIA) posts. Interested candidates can access the ICFRE IFGTB Recruitment 2024 notification PDF for detailed information regarding the age limit, qualifications, salary, selection process, and application procedure.
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The Institute of Wood Science and Technology (IWST), located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, is an autonomous organization under the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE). IWST is dedicated to research in the field of wood science, wood-based industries, and forest products. The institute conducts studies related to the properties, utilization, and preservation of wood and its products. IWST also provides training, workshops, and consultancy to enhance the knowledge and skills in wood science.
| Organization Name | Institute of Wood Science and Technology (IWST), Bengaluru |
| Post Name | Library Information Assistant (LIA), Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) |
| Educational Qualifications | – Library Information Assistant (LIA): Graduate degree with a Bachelor’s degree in Library Science. – Lower Division Clerk (LDC): 12th Class certificate with typing speed of 35 words per minute in English OR 30 words per minute in Hindi. – Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS): 10th Standard pass certificate. |
| Number of Vacancies | 17 |
| Application Start Date | 1st December 2024 |
| Application End Date | 3rd January 2025 |
| Application Fee | ₹800 (₹500 application fee + ₹300 processing fee) for General/OBC/EWS Exempted for SC/ST/PH/Women candidates (but must pay ₹300 processing fee) |
| Salary | – Library Information Assistant (LIA): ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 (Level 6) – Lower Division Clerk (LDC): ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 (Level 2) – Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS): ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 (Level 1) |
| Selection Process | 1. Written Exam 2. Typing Test (LDC) 3. Skill Test/Interview (For MTS) 4. Medical Examination |
| Job Location | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Mode of Application | Offline (applications to be sent to the specified address) |
| Post | Total Vacancies | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR |
| Library Information Assistant (LIA) | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | 12 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 17 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
Library Information Assistant (LIA)
| Age | Not below 18 years, Not exceeding 27 years (as of 03-01-2025) |
| Qualification | Graduate degree from a recognized university with a Bachelor’s degree in Library Science. |
| Relaxation | Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PH candidates is as per government norms. |
Lower Division Clerk (LDC)
| Age | Not below 18 years, Not exceeding 27 years (as of 03-01-2025) |
| Qualification | 12th Class certificate from a recognized board. Typing speed of 35 words per minute in English OR 30 words per minute in Hindi. |
| Relaxation | Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PH candidates is as per government norms. |
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)
| Age | Not below 18 years, Not exceeding 27 years (as of 03-01-2025) |
| Qualification | 10th Standard pass certificate from a recognized board. |
| Relaxation | Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PH candidates follows government norms. |
| Stage | Description |
| Written Exam | For all posts: General Awareness, General English, Mental Ability & Reasoning, relevant subject knowledge (for LIA). |
| Typing Test | For Lower Division Clerk (LDC) only: Typing speed test in English/Hindi. |
| Skill Test/Interview | For Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) only: Skill test or interview based on the job profile. |
| Medical Examination | After selection, all candidates must undergo a medical examination to confirm their physical fitness. |
| Post | Pay Matrix Level | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Library Information Assistant (LIA) | Level 6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) | Level 2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | Level 1 | ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 |
| Category | Fee |
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹800/- (₹500 application fee + ₹300 processing fee) |
| SC/ST/PH/Women | Exempted from application fee but must pay ₹300/- processing fee. |
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