BITM Recruitment 2025 – National Council of Science Museums Recruitment

The National Council of Science Museums is recruiting for a variety of posts. These include Technical Assistant ‘A’ (electronics, electrical, and computer specialisations, based in Kolkata), Technician ‘A’ (with various trades including Fitting, Machinist, Carpentry, Draughtsmanship, Electronics and Electrical across locations including Kolkata, Siliguri, Purulia and Burdwan), Office Assistant (Grade-III) (in Kolkata and Patna), and Junior Stenographer (in Kolkata). The specific locations of each position are clearly indicated within the advertisement details.

Candidates applying for Technical Assistant 'A' roles need a three-year Diploma in Electronics, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or NIELIT 'A' (formerly DOEACC 'A') Level diploma in IT from a recognised institution, or a Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA)/Computer Science.

Technician ‘A’ positions require candidates to hold an SSC or Matriculation certificate along with a certificate from an ITI or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Crucially, candidates also need a minimum of one year of experience after a two-year course, or two years of experience after a one-year course.

For Office Assistant (Grade-III), candidates require a Higher Secondary or equivalent qualification, plus a typing test (35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi). Junior Stenographer positions require a Higher Secondary qualification with a minimum shorthand speed of 80 wpm. Both positions require certificates from recognised institutions for the relevant skill sets.

The maximum age limit for Technical Assistant 'A' and Technician 'A' positions is 35 years as of 12th March 2025. For Office Assistant (Grade-III) and Junior Stenographer roles, the upper age limit is 25 years as of the same date. Age relaxation is available for candidates from reserved categories as per government of India rules.

Salaries vary depending on the post and location. Technical Assistant 'A' roles have total emoluments of ₹58,944 per month. Technician 'A' positions range from ₹33,814 to ₹38,483. Office Assistant (Grade-III) roles earn ₹38,483 per month in Kolkata and ₹36,493 in Patna, and the Junior Stenographer post offers ₹52,173 per month. These figures include basic pay and usual allowances for Central Government employees.

Applications must be submitted online through the website www.bitm.gov.in/recruitment. A fee of ₹885 is required, however, it is waived for women, SC, ST, PwD and ESM candidates. Payment can be made through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or debit/credit cards. Applications lacking fee payment are liable to be rejected. Scanned copies of required certificates, testimonials, photo and signature must be uploaded within the specified format (JPEG/JPG) and size limits. The deadline for applications is 12th March 2025.

Candidates are encouraged to apply well before the deadline to avoid website congestion issues. All details in the application form must be checked carefully as no alterations are permitted after submission. It’s also important to note that the recruiting body reserves the right to cancel the advertisement or reject any application without explanation. Those already working in public sector jobs must apply through the correct channel and note they will be governed by the National Pension System. Successful candidates will receive their call letters/admit cards by email, which they must bring with a valid photo ID to the examination centre.