Recruitment at NCSM Kolkata : National Council of Science Museums (NCSM) Kolkata has officially released the notification on 26/04/2025 for filling up various vacancies in their organization.
The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, oversees the independent scientific body known as the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), which is seeking qualified applicants for the following positions:
Overview of Recruitment at NCSM Kolkata
| Name of the Position | No. of Positions |
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| Technician-‘A’ | 13 {Fitter-05, Carpenter-06, Electronics-01, Electrical-01} |
| Technical Assistant-‘A’ | 09 {Electronics-01, Computer-02, Electrical-02, Mechanical-02, Civil-02} |
| Artist-‘A’ | 02 |
| Office Assistant (Gr.III) | 06 |
| Technician-‘A’ |
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| Essential Qualification: Candidates should have completed SSC or Matriculation along with a certificate from ITI or an equivalent institution in the relevant trade. Those who have completed a two-year course must possess one year of relevant work experience post-certification. In the case of a one-year course, candidates must have two years of relevant work experience after receiving the certificate. Pay Scale: The position falls under Pay Matrix Level 2, ranging from Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200, along with applicable allowances as per NCSM regulations. The approximate starting monthly salary is Rs. 38,908 in Kolkata and Rs. 36,220 in Bhubaneswar. Age Limit: Applicants should not be older than 35 years as of the final date for submitting applications. Age relaxation is applicable for candidates belonging to reserved categories, in accordance with Government of India regulations. |
| Technical Assistant-‘A’ |
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| Essential Qualification : (for Electrical): Three-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering (For Computer Science): Three-year Diploma in Computer Science or NIELIT ‘A’ Level (formerly DOEACC ‘A’)/Information Technology from a recognized institution, or a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Application (BCA) or Computer Science. (For Mechanical): Three-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. (For Civil): Three-year Diploma in Civil Engineering. (For Electronics): Three-year Diploma in Electronics Engineering. Pay Scale: As per Pay Matrix Level-5, ranging from Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300, along with other allowances as per NCSM rules. The starting gross monthly salary is approximately Rs. 59,600 in Kolkata and Rs. 53,890 in Bhubaneswar. Age Limit: The maximum age limit is 35 years as of the closing date for application submission. Age relaxation is applicable for candidates from reserved categories, in line with Government of India guidelines. |
| Artist-‘A’ |
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| Essential Qualification : After SLC, a minimum of two years of diploma or certificate in fine or commercial art is required. After earning a diploma or certificate for a two-year course, candidates must have one year of experience. Candidates getting one-year diplomas or certificates must have two years of relevant experience following the certificate’s issuance. Pay Scale: Pay Matrix: Rs. 19,900–63,200 (Level 2) + other benefits as permitted under NCSM regulations. At the beginning, total emoluments in Kolkata were approximately Rs. 38,908 per month. Age Limit: The maximum age limit is 35 years as of the closing date for application submission. Age relaxation is applicable for candidates from reserved categories, in line with Government of India guidelines. |
| Office Assistant (Gr.III) |
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| Essential Qualification : Higher Secondary or a comparable level. Candidates must pass a 10-minute typing exam with at least 35 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi on a computer, which equates to 10500 or 9000 Key Depression Per Hour (KDPH), respectively, and be accompanied by a certificate from a government-recognized institution Pay Scale: Rs. 19,900–63,200 (Level 2) + other benefits as permitted under NCSM regulations. At the beginning, total emoluments were approximately Rs. 38,908 per month in Kolkata and Rs. 34,230 per month in Dhenkanal. Age Limit: The maximum age limit is 25 years as of the closing date for application submission. Age relaxation is applicable for candidates from reserved categories, in line with Government of India guidelines. |
How to apply:
- The candidates need to submit applications online only, using the official website at https://ncsm.gov.in/notice/career, together with self-attested scanned copies of all certifications, testimonials, and pertinent documents in JPEG or JPG format (up to 200 KB).
- Candidates must provide a scanned copy of their most recent passport-size photo in JPEG or JPG format (up to 100 KB) and a scanned copy of their signature (up to 100 KB) to the online application form.
Important dates:
The deadline to pay the online fee is May 23, 2025.
The deadline for online applications is May 23, 2025.
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