Candidates must possess a 1st Class Master's Degree in Science (M.Sc.) OR a 1st Class Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (B.E. / B.Tech) in the relevant discipline:
• Electronics: 01 post each at BITM Kolkata, DSC Digha, and DSC Purulia.
• Life Science: 01 post at DSC Purulia.
• Electronics / Physics: 01 post at SSC Patna.
Experience: At least 1 year of teaching, research, laboratory, startup/incubation, or industry experience, with proven passion for hands-on maker projects and science mentoring. Desirable: Participation in Science Fairs, Hackathons, or Science Olympiads.
Contractual / RegularAug. 25, 2026
BITM Kolkata Junior Mentor Recruitment 2026 – Walk-in for 5 Innovation Hub Posts
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Aug. 25, 2026Junior Mentor (Electronics) - BITM KolkataJunior Mentor (Electronics) - DSC DighaJunior Mentor (Electronics) - DSC PuruliaJunior Mentor (Life Science) - DSC PuruliaJunior Mentor (Electronics/Physics) - SSC Patna
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Vacancies
5
Pay Scale
₹37K / mo
Age Limit
Not exceeding 30 years as on 25.09.2026
Job Location
Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Aug 25, 2026
2
Starts
Aug 24, 2026
3
Deadline
Sep 25, 2026
4
Exam Date
Sep 25, 2026
Application Window24 Aug – 25 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date25 Sep 2026
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Upper age limit is 30 years as on 25.09.2026. Standard age relaxations for reserved categories apply as per Government of India rules.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Walk-in Reporting & Registration (25 September 2026, 09:00 AM sharp to 11:00 AM) at the Respective Science Centre
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Scrutiny of Application Form, 1st Class Degree Proof, and Experience Credentials
OfflineQualifying Only
Walk-in Personal Interaction & Experimental Portfolio Evaluation (from 11:00 AM onwards)
OfflineMerit Scored
Document Verification and Contractual Appointment Offer
OfflineQualifying Only
Selection will be conducted through a Walk-in-Personal Interaction on 25th September 2026 (Reporting Time: 09:00 AM sharp; no candidates allowed after 11:00 AM) across 4 designated science centres: (1) BITM, 19A Gurusaday Road, Kolkata; (2) DSC Digha, Fore Shore Road, Digha New Township; (3) DSC Purulia, North Lake Road, Purulia; and (4) SSC Patna, West Gandhi Maidan, Patna. Candidates must bring their completed Application Form along with original degree certificates (showing 1st class), experience certificates, age proof, and 1 set of self-attested photocopies. The interaction evaluates hands-on experimental capability, project portfolio, and student mentoring potential.
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
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Work Culture & Environment
Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.
National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), an autonomous scientific organization under the Ministry of Culture, operates science museums and Innovation Hubs under the central SPICES scheme. Junior Mentors manage maker labs equipped with robotics development kits, microcontrollers (Arduino/Raspberry Pi), 3D printers, sensors, optics test benches, and biology dissection kits. Mentors guide school students (Classes 6 to 12) through hands-on science fair projects, inventive prototyping, and weekend science clubs. The role requires working 45 hours per week, including regular weekend shifts (Saturdays and Sundays) and holiday camps when students are available.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
Contractual engagement initially for one (1) year, extendable on mutually agreed terms based on performance. Posting at selected center: BITM Kolkata, DSC Digha, DSC Purulia (West Bengal), or SSC Patna (Bihar).
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
Contractual engagement under Ministry of Culture SPICES funding. Experience as an Innovation Hub Mentor provides exceptional practical credentials for scientific officer, curator, and technical staff examinations across CSIR, NCSM, and educational maker spaces.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.
- Strict Reporting Time: Candidates must report at 09:00 AM sharp on 25.09.2026; candidates arriving after 11:00 AM will strictly not be permitted to participate.
- Mandatory 1st Class Degree: The eligibility strictly mandates a 1st Class in M.Sc. or B.E./B.Tech; candidates with 2nd class or below are ineligible.
- Mandatory Weekend Working Hours: The role requires working on Saturdays, Sundays, and school vacations to accommodate student schedules (45 hours/week).
- Location-Specific Interactions: Candidates must report to the specific science centre location matching the post applied for (Kolkata, Digha, Purulia, or Patna).
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale
Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- Junior Mentor (Electronics) - BITM Kolkata1
- Junior Mentor (Electronics) - Digha Science Centre (DSC Digha)1
- Junior Mentor (Electronics) - District Science Centre (DSC Purulia)1
- Junior Mentor (Life Science) - District Science Centre (DSC Purulia)1
- Junior Mentor (Electronics/Physics) - Shrikrishna Science Centre (SSC Patna)1
Total Vacancies5
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Consolidated remuneration of ₹37,000/- per month. Contract tenure is initially for one (1) year, extendable on mutually agreed terms based on performance.
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?
Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.
Application Procedure
- Interested candidates are required to appear for a Walk-in-Personal Interaction on 25.09.2026 (Friday) from 11:00 AM onwards.
- The interaction will be held at the following locations:
- Birla Industrial and Technological Museum, 19A, Gurusaday Road, Kolkata – 700019
- Digha Science Centre & National Science Camp, Digha, Fore Shore Road, Digha New Township, Midnapore (East) – 721463
- District Science Centre, Purulia, North Lake Road, Purulia – 723101
- Shrikrishna Science Centre, Patna, West Gandhi Maidan, Patna – 800001
- Candidates must report at the above addresses at 9:00 AM sharp with the duly filled Application Form (attached in the original PDF) along with the following documents:
- Valid identity proof
- Essential qualification certificate(s)/mark sheet(s)
- Age proof
- Experience certificate(s)
- All documents must be presented in original along with one set of photocopies for verification.
- Candidates reporting after 11:00 AM will not be allowed to appear.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
NIL (No application fee is required to appear in the Walk-in Interaction).
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Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Aug 25, 2026
2
Starts
Aug 24, 2026
3
Deadline
Sep 25, 2026
4
Exam Date
Sep 25, 2026
Application Window24 Aug – 25 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date25 Sep 2026
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Birla Industrial and Technological Museum
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Walk-in Reporting & Registration (25 September 2026, 09:00 AM sharp to 11:00 AM) at the Respective Science Centre
OfflineQualifying Only
Scrutiny of Application Form, 1st Class Degree Proof, and Experience Credentials
OfflineQualifying Only
Walk-in Personal Interaction & Experimental Portfolio Evaluation (from 11:00 AM onwards)
OfflineMerit Scored
Document Verification and Contractual Appointment Offer
OfflineQualifying Only
Selection will be conducted through a Walk-in-Personal Interaction on 25th September 2026 (Reporting Time: 09:00 AM sharp; no candidates allowed after 11:00 AM) across 4 designated science centres: (1) BITM, 19A Gurusaday Road, Kolkata; (2) DSC Digha, Fore Shore Road, Digha New Township; (3) DSC Purulia, North Lake Road, Purulia; and (4) SSC Patna, West Gandhi Maidan, Patna. Candidates must bring their completed Application Form along with original degree certificates (showing 1st class), experience certificates, age proof, and 1 set of self-attested photocopies. The interaction evaluates hands-on experimental capability, project portfolio, and student mentoring potential.
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A total of 5 posts of Junior Mentor are available: Electronics at BITM Kolkata (1), DSC Digha (1), DSC Purulia (1); Life Science at DSC Purulia (1); and Electronics/Physics at SSC Patna (1).
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