KSSTM Junior Mentors Recruitment 2026

KSSTM Junior Mentors Recruitment 2026 — 2 posts

The Kerala State Science & Technology Museum (KSSTM), Vikas Bhavan, Trivandrum, has invited applications for 2 posts of Junior Mentors at the Regional Science Centre, Chalakkudy, on a contract basis. The last date for receipt of applications is 11 November 2026 (extended from the earlier notification dated 5 September 2026). Candidates who applied against the earlier notification need not apply again — their applications will also be considered.

Pay

The monthly remuneration is Rs. 37,000 per month (consolidated).

Who can apply

You need a minimum Master's degree in Science, or a Bachelor's degree in Engineering with first class, in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Robotics, Computer Science, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or an equivalent discipline.

You also need 1 year of experience in a good teaching, research or industry background. Preference is given to candidates with lab, R&D or industry experience, including in startups or incubation, and to those with a passion for conducting investigative and innovative projects, model making and design activities, and experiments with students.

The maximum age is 30 years as on the date of this notification (16 October 2026). No minimum age and no age relaxation are stated in the notice.

Fee

No application fee is to be remitted.

Selection and how to apply

Selection is by a written test and interview, or by interview only, depending on the number of candidates. Candidates will be informed of the test or interview. They must attend at their own expense; no TA/DA is paid.

The engagement is initially for 1 year, depending on the requirement of the innovation hub, and may be extended on mutually agreed terms based on satisfactory performance, subject to a maximum of 2 more years.

Download the application form from www.kstmuseum.com, fill it in, and send it with self-attested copies of certificates in support of date of birth, educational qualifications and experience, plus a recent passport-size photograph affixed to the form (not stapled), to The Director, Kerala State Science & Technology Museum, Vikas Bhavan, Trivandrum 695 033, so that it reaches by 11 November 2026. Applications without self-attested copies of documents will be summarily rejected. If selected, you must be ready to attend duties even on holidays as per the requirement of the Museum, against a weekly or compensatory off.