The Digha Science Centre recruitment invites applications for 4 Science Communicator posts, as per Advertisement No. 04/2026 on bitm.gov.in. Digha Science Centre is a satellite unit of the Birla Industrial and Technological Museum (BITM), Kolkata. BITM is a constituent unit of the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM). NCSM works under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
Selected candidates will get a consolidated stipend of ₹35,000 per month. The posting is at the centre on Foreshore Road, Digha New Township, West Bengal. Candidates must apply offline, and the form must reach the centre by 3 November 2026. Candidates from the state can find more West Bengal jobs on India Job Alerts. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official Digha Science Centre notification, Advertisement No. 04/2026.
Last verified: 28 October 2026.
Digha Science Centre is engaging 4 Science Communicators on a consolidated stipend of ₹35,000 per month under Advertisement No. 04/2026. Candidates submit the prescribed application form with self-attested copies to the Centre Head, by hand or by post, by 3 November 2026. Selection is through a written test and a qualifying communication skill test.
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Quick Summary of Science Communicator 2026
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Digha Science Centre (unit of NCSM), Ministry of Culture |
| Post | Science Communicator |
| Total Vacancy | 4 Posts |
| Stipend | ₹35,000 per month, consolidated |
| Application Mode | Offline, by hand or by post |
| Eligibility | Master’s Degree in Physics, Chemistry or Bio-Science, passed in 2023 or later |
| Selection Process | Written test, then communication skills test (qualifying) |
| Place of Posting | Digha Science Centre, Digha New Township, West Bengal |
| Tenure | 1 year, extendable by 1 more year |
| Last Date | 3 November 2026 |
| Language Requirement | Fluent in the local language, English and Hindi |
Under the Digha Science Centre recruitment, the centre issues a certificate on successful completion of the engagement. The notice states clearly that there is no job guarantee after the tenure ends.
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Work and location at Digha Science Centre
Science Communicators will explain scientific exhibits to visitors and attend to minor repairs of exhibits. They will also assist the Centre authorities in demonstrations and lectures, inside and outside the museum.
The work includes travel to rural areas with the Mobile Science Exhibition unit, as and when required. The centre pays the usual TA/DA as per rules.
Digha is a seaside town in West Bengal. Candidates from other districts should check their travel options before planning a visit to submit the form in person. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
Vacancy details and stipend of Science Communicator posts
The Digha Science Centre recruitment gives one count of 4 posts and does not split it by subject.
| Post | Subjects | Posts | Stipend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Communicator | Physics, Chemistry or Bio-Science | 4 | ₹35,000 per month |
| Total | All subjects | 4 | Consolidated |
The consolidated stipend is one fixed monthly amount for the full tenure.
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Eligibility for Digha Science Centre recruitment 2026
Selected candidates must be fluent in the local language, English and Hindi.
- Master’s Degree in Physics, Chemistry or Bio-Science from a duly recognised university.
- The Master’s Degree must be dated not earlier than 2023 (three years before the year of the advertisement).
- Candidates who have worked as a Trainee or Science Communicator in any NCSM unit cannot apply.
The application form also asks about relatives working in NCSM, work experience and any course of study now underway. It also asks which languages the candidate can read, write or speak.
Selection process
Selection in the Digha Science Centre recruitment has two stages. The written test decides the final merit.
- Written test. Only candidates who get the minimum cut-off marks move to the next stage.
- Communication skills test. This stage is qualifying in nature. Candidates give an extempore talk on particular topics.
The centre selects candidates on the merit of marks in the written test. The notice treats canvassing in any form, or bringing in any influence, political or otherwise, as disqualification. The decision of the competent authority is final and binding.
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How to apply
The Digha Science Centre recruitment uses an offline process. Candidates bring or post a printed form to the centre.
- Download the prescribed application form from bitm.gov.in. The link is in the Important Links table below.
- Fill in the form in full, with the name in block letters, both addresses, date and place of birth, qualifications from Madhyamik or SSC level, and language skills.
- Sign and date the declaration, and paste a recent passport-size coloured photograph in the space on the form.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of all certificates and testimonials, starting from Madhyamik, with proof of date of birth.
- Submit the form on a working day during office hours to the Centre Head, Digha Science Centre, Digha, Foreshore Road, Digha New Township, West Bengal – 721 463. Applications may also be sent by post.
- Make sure the application reaches the centre by 3 November 2026, the last date for receipt.
The centre’s phone number on the notice is (03220) 296 360.
Documents to keep ready
- Filled and signed application form
- Recent passport-size coloured photograph
- Proof of date of birth
- Self-attested copies of all certificates and marksheets from Madhyamik onwards, including the Master’s Degree
Important Links
| Details | Link |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. 04/2026 for Science Communicators | Download Science Communicator notification PDF |
| Application form for Science Communicators | Download Science Communicator application format PDF |
| More job updates | See latest jobs across India |
Should you apply?
The Digha Science Centre recruitment suits recent postgraduates in Physics, Chemistry or Bio-Science who like explaining science to visitors. The work also needs field travel, since the Mobile Science Exhibition unit goes to rural areas. Candidates who dislike travel or public speaking may find it hard.
The engagement runs for one year, with a possible second year if the first year goes well. The notice rules out any job guarantee afterwards. Candidates who want a permanent post can compare it with other government jobs.
Only 4 posts are open in the Digha Science Centre recruitment for three subjects. Competition is likely to be tight, and the written test decides the list. Candidates with a Master’s Degree from before 2023, or earlier NCSM trainees, cannot apply. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for Digha Science Centre recruitment 2026?
The last date for receipt of applications is 3 November 2026. Candidates can submit the form on working days during office hours. They can also send it by post to the Centre Head, Digha Science Centre, Foreshore Road, Digha New Township, West Bengal.
What is the salary of a Science Communicator at Digha Science Centre?
The consolidated stipend is ₹35,000 per month. The notice also says the usual TA/DA is paid as per rules for travel with the Mobile Science Exhibition unit.
Can I send the Digha Science Centre application form by post?
Yes. The notice allows applications by post as well as by hand on working days during office hours. The form must reach the Centre Head by 3 November 2026, with self-attested copies of all certificates and testimonials.
What can a Science Communicator do after the one-year engagement ends?
The Digha Science Centre recruitment ends with a certificate on successful completion, but the notice gives no job guarantee. Candidates may use the certificate and field experience when they apply for other science museum or science education posts. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
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Sandeep Khati
Founder and Editor, India Job Alerts
B.Tech in Computer Science from Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College (2010). Former Systems Engineer at TCS and in digital publishing since 2011. He started India Job Alerts in April 2025 to publish verified government and PSU job notifications for West Bengal, Sikkim and the rest of India. Every post is checked against the official notification before it goes live. Also writes about the Darjeeling hills at SearchDarjeeling.