SSB Odisha Librarian Syllabus 2026: Candidates preparing for the Librarian Examination under SSB Odisha Recruitment 2026 can check the official syllabus and exam pattern on the official website. The syllabus outlines all the important topics for the written exam, while the exam pattern provides details about the marking scheme, qualifying marks, duration, and negative marking.
SSB Odisha Librarian Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026
The State Selection Board, Odisha, has issued the notification for 225 librarian vacancies on 16 April 2026. Along with notification , the board has also released the syllabus and exam pattern information for the candidates. The Syllabus includes subject such as, Foundation of Library & information technology, Knowledge Organization, Information Sources & Services, Information Technology, and Digital Library Systems.
| SSB Librarian Syllabus 2026: Key Highlights | |
| Organisation | State Selection Board Department of Higher Education |
| Post Name | Librarian |
| Category | Syllabus & Exam Pattern |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 150 |
| Negative Marking | 0.5 marks |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Official Website | www.ssbodisha.ac.in |
SSB Odisha Librarian Syllabus 2026
Candidates can check the topic wise details for the SSB Odisha Librarian Recruitment 2026 to understand the syllabus clearly and prepare accordingly.
Foundation of Library & Information Science
- Types of Libraries (Academic, Public, Special, National)
- Five Laws of Library Science & their application
- Library Legislation in India
- Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), Plagiarism, RTI
- Library Education in India
- Professional Associations (ILA, IASLIC, IFLA, ALA, etc.)
- Role of UGC, UNESCO, NEP 2020
- Communication: Types, Models, Barriers
- User Studies & Information Literacy
- Information Seeking Behaviour
Organization & Management of Libraries
- Principles & Functions of Management (POSDCORB)
- Management Theories (Classical & Modern)
- Organizational Structure & Planning
- Library Operations (Acquisition, Circulation, Stock, etc.)
- Library Records & Statistics
- Human Resource Management
- Financial Management & Budgeting
- Project Management (PERT/CPM, TQM
Knowledge Organization & Bibliographic Description
- Classification (DDC, UDC, CC)
- Principles, Facets, Notation
- Cataloguing (Books, Serials, Non-book materials)
- AACR-II Code
- Metadata Standards (MARC21, ISBD, Dublin Core)
- OPAC, WebOPAC, OCLC
Information Sources & Services
- Primary, Secondary, Tertiary Sources
- Journals, Patents, Theses, Reports
- Reference Sources (Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, etc.)
- Electronic Resources & Databases
- Open Educational Resources (SWAYAM, NPTEL, etc.)
- Reference & Information Services (CAS, SDI, RSS)
Information Storage & Retrieval (ISAR)
- Subject Analysis (Ranganathan, Cutter, etc.)
- Thesaurus & Controlled Vocabulary
- Indexing Systems (PRECIS, KWIC, KWOC)
- Search Techniques (Boolean Search)
- Abstracting & Indexing
- AI & Expert Systems
Information Technology & Networking
- Computer Basics (Hardware & Software)
- Character Codes (ASCII, Unicode)
- Database Management Systems
- Programming Basics
- Computer Networks (LAN, MAN, WAN)
- Internet, Email, Protocols (HTTP, FTP, TCP/IP)
Library Automation & Digital Library
- Library Automation (Barcode, RFID, QR Code)
- Library Software & Applications
- Digital Library Concepts & Initiatives
- Digitization Process
- Digital Preservation Techniques
- Institutional Repositories (ROAR, DOAR)
- AI in Libraries (Chatbots, Cloud Computing, Big Data)
SSB Odisha Librarian Exam Pattern 2026
The selection process of candidates for Librarian post will be made through a competitive examination
- Multiple Choice Question- 100
- Total Marks- 150
- Total Duration- 2 Hours
- 1.5 marks will be awarded for every correct answer.
- Negative Marking- 0.5 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer
| Subject | Total Marks | Total Questions |
| Foundation of Library & information technology, Knowledge Organization, Information Sources & Services, Information Technology, and Digital Library Systems. | 150 | 100 |
SSB Odisha Librarian Syllabus 2026 Download PDF
The State Selection Board, Odisha has released the SSB Librarian Syllabus 2026 on the official website. Candidates preparing for the written examination should have a keen knowledge of the syllabus and exam pattern. The exam pattern and syllabus help you to focus on the important subjects and help in analysing the difficulty level of the exam. Candidates can visit the official website or click the link below to download the syllabus PDF
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