- Engagement of Junior Mentors on a contractual basis for Innovation Hubs under the 'Scheme for Promoting Innovation, Creativity and Engagement of Science (SPICES)' approved by the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India.
- Positions available at Birla Industrial & Technological Museum (Kolkata), Digha Science Centre (Digha), District Science Centre (Purulia), and Shrikrishna Science Centre (Patna).
- Role involves guiding students in innovative/investigative projects, managing Innovation Hub activities, and maintaining lab instruments/gadgets.
- Work includes weekends, holidays, and vacations when students/members are available.
- Additional hours may be required for project progress without extra charges.
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🎓 Bachelor's Degree
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Contractual Engagement of Junior Mentors for Innovation Hubs
Birla Industrial and Technological Museum
Total Vacancies
5
Job Location
Kolkata (West Bengal), Digha (West Bengal), Purulia (West Bengal), Patna (Bihar)
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Birla Industrial and Technological Museum (BITM) |
| Job Category | Teaching |
| Eligibility Qualification | Bachelor's Degree (bachelors-degree), B.Tech (btech), B.E. (be), Master's Degree (masters-degree) |
| Number of Vacancies | 5 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | From ₹37,000 Per Month |
| Age Limits | Maximum 30 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | Minimum 1 year in teaching/research/industry background. |
| Application Fee | - No application fee mentioned in the notification. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum qualification: Master’s degree in Science or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with first class.
- Disciplines required: Electronics (1 post at BITM, 1 at Digha, 1 at Purulia), Life Science (1 post at Purulia), Physics/Electronics (1 post at Patna).
- Desirable: Hands-on aptitude, experimental skills, participation in Science Fairs/Hackathons/Olympiads.
- Experience: Minimum 1 year in teaching/research/industry background.
- Preference for candidates with lab/R&D/industry/startup/incubation experience.
- Passion for conducting investigative/innovative projects or model-making with students.
- Maximum age limit: 30 years as on 25.09.2026.
- Disciplines required: Electronics (1 post at BITM, 1 at Digha, 1 at Purulia), Life Science (1 post at Purulia), Physics/Electronics (1 post at Patna).
- Desirable: Hands-on aptitude, experimental skills, participation in Science Fairs/Hackathons/Olympiads.
- Experience: Minimum 1 year in teaching/research/industry background.
- Preference for candidates with lab/R&D/industry/startup/incubation experience.
- Passion for conducting investigative/innovative projects or model-making with students.
- Maximum age limit: 30 years as on 25.09.2026.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Selection via Walk-in-Personal Interaction on 25.09.2026 (Friday).
- Candidates must report at 9:00 AM sharp; no entry allowed after 11:00 AM.
- Candidates not meeting eligibility criteria will not be permitted to appear.
- Candidates must report at 9:00 AM sharp; no entry allowed after 11:00 AM.
- Candidates not meeting eligibility criteria will not be permitted to appear.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All
📂 Required Documents
- Duly filled Application Form (attached).
- Valid identity proof (original + 1 photocopy).
- Essential qualification certificates/mark sheets (original + 1 photocopy).
- Age proof (original + 1 photocopy).
- Experience certificate(s) (original + 1 photocopy).
- Valid identity proof (original + 1 photocopy).
- Essential qualification certificates/mark sheets (original + 1 photocopy).
- Age proof (original + 1 photocopy).
- Experience certificate(s) (original + 1 photocopy).
💳 Application Fee Details
- No application fee mentioned in the notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many vacancies are available for Junior Mentor positions under this recruitment?
A total of 5 vacancies are available: 1 each for Electronics at BITM Kolkata, DSC Digha, DSC Purulia; 1 for Life Science at DSC Purulia; and 1 for Electronics/Physics at SSC Patna.
Q.
What is the maximum age limit for applying to the Junior Mentor position as of 25.09.2026?
The maximum age limit for applicants is 30 years as on 25.09.2026.
Q.
What is the consolidated remuneration for the Junior Mentor position?
The consolidated remuneration for the Junior Mentor position is ₹37,000 per month.
Q.
Where will the Walk-in-Personal Interaction for selection be held?
The Walk-in-Personal Interaction will be held at Birla Industrial and Technological Museum (Kolkata), Digha Science Centre (Digha), District Science Centre (Purulia), and Shrikrishna Science Centre (Patna) on 25.09.2026.
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What is the reporting time for the Walk-in-Personal Interaction?
Candidates must report at 9:00 AM sharp; no entry will be allowed after 11:00 AM.