BARC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 (OCES/DGFS) – Apply Online
Quick Info
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹56,100 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc. (Engineering) / 5-year Integrated M.Tech with minimum 60% marks in relevant discipline or M.Sc. / Integrated M.Sc. with minimum 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biosciences, Geology, or Geophysics. Valid GATE Score (2024/2025/2026) accepted for screening.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 26 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is recruiting Engineering Graduates and Science Postgraduates for the post of Scientific Officer (Group A) through OCES and DGFS 2026 training schemes. This prestigious recruitment offers a gateway to frontier research in Nuclear Science and Technology within various DAE units like BARC, IGCAR, and NFC. Selected candidates undergo rigorous training with a high stipend before permanent absorption as Scientific Officers with attractive government pay scales and benefits.
- Offers a high-growth career path in India's premier nuclear research facilities with opportunities for advanced research and development.
- Candidates receive a substantial stipend of Rs. 74,000 per month during the one-year orientation or two-year fellowship program.
- Successful completion leads to appointment as a Group-A Gazetted Officer with comprehensive benefits including healthcare and housing.
- Provides options to pursue M.Tech. or Ph.D. degrees from Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI) while in service.
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Additional Salary Information
Stipend Rs. 74,000 per month during training; Total emoluments approx Rs. 1,35,000 per month upon appointment; Level 10 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix; Allowances include DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, PRIS.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Screening via Online Examination or GATE Score (2024, 2025, or 2026).
Selection Interviews for shortlisted candidates.
Final Selection based solely on performance in the Selection Interview subject to medical fitness.
Application Fees
General / OBC (Male): Rs. 500
SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Transgender: Exempt from fee
Dependents of Defense Personnel Killed in Action (DODPKIA): Exempt from fee
Payment Mode: Online
Reservation
Age relaxation provided for OBC (3 years), SC/ST (5 years), PwBD candidates, and others as per Government of India norms.
How to Apply
- Step 1: Visit the official application portal at https://barcocesexam.in during the application window.
- Step 2: Register by providing basic details and creating a login account.
- Step 3: Fill out the detailed online application form, selecting the appropriate discipline and screening channel (Online Exam, GATE, or both).
- Step 4: Upload scanned copies of photographs, signatures, and relevant certificates (GATE score card if applicable).
- Step 5: Pay the application fee of Rs. 500 online (if applicable) and submit the form to generate the final acknowledgment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, final year students whose results are awaited can apply, provided they complete all degree requirements by July 31, 2026, and submit the final mark sheet by December 31, 2026.
No, a GATE score is not mandatory. You can choose to appear for the BARC Online Screening Examination. However, applying through both channels (GATE and Online Exam) maximizes your chances of being shortlisted.
OCES Trainee Scientific Officers (TSOs) and DGFS Fellows receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 74,000. OCES TSOs also get a one-time book allowance of Rs. 30,000.
