Research Associate – BARC

Maharashtra, India Posted Last verified

Quick Info

Vacancies
Vacancies: 2
Employment Type
Employment Type: Contract, Full Time
Pay Scale
Pay Scale: ₹58,000 per month
Qualification
Qualification: PhD in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Material Science.
Experience Required
Experience Required: Freshers eligible — no prior work experience explicitly mentioned beyond the Ph.D. qualification.
Application Mode
Application Mode: Offline
Deadline
Deadline:

BARC is inviting applications for 2 Research Associate (RA-I/RA-II/RA-III) positions for Research Project No. 18, focusing on chemical engineering technologies for nuclear fuel cycle, hydrogen production, and water purification. This role offers a monthly fellowship of ₹58,000 for RA-I, plus a contingency grant and HRA. Applicants with a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science are encouraged to apply for research in the development of cation, anion, and bipolar exchange membranes.

  • 2 vacancies available for Research Associate (RA-I/RA-II/RA-III) for Research Project No. 18.
  • Monthly fellowship of ₹58,000 for RA-I, plus annual contingency grant and HRA.
  • Requires a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science.
  • Focuses on developing cation, anion, and bipolar exchange membranes.
  • The fellowship duration is a maximum of three years.

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Additional Salary Information

Fellowship of₹58,000/- p.m. plus Contingency Grant of ₹60,000/- per annum plus HRA as applicable for RA-I. Refer official notification for RA-II and RA-III pay.

Important Dates

Last Date for Receipt of Application 24/04/2026

Selection Process

Selection will be based on an interview.
Applications will be screened, and only screened candidates will be interviewed.
The level of fellowship (RA-I, RA-II, RA-III) will be decided by the interview committee based on: Quality of Ph.D. thesis, Post-Ph.D. research experience (publications, products/processes), and performance in the selection interview.

Application Fees

Refer official detailed notification

Reservation

Refer official detailed notification

How to Apply

  • Candidates must apply in the prescribed format with complete bio-data.
  • Attach one set of photocopies of mark-sheets, degree certificates (from SSC to M.E./M.Tech./Ph.D.), other academic credentials, and work experience.
  • Send the duly filled-in application to Deputy Establishment Officer, Recruitment-V, Central Complex, BARC, Trombay, Mumbai–400085.
  • Superscribe the Research Project No. on the envelope.
  • Apply separately for each research project with a separate set of documents.

Frequently Asked Questions

The fellowship for Research Associate (RA-I) is ₹58,000/- per month, along with a Contingency Grant of ₹60,000/- per annum and applicable HRA. Refer to the official notification for RA-II and RA-III fellowship details.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science.

There are 2 vacancies available for the Research Associate position under Research Project No. 18.