Overview
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) has announced recruitment of Scientific Officers through the OCES‑2026 and DGFS‑2026 training schemes. Eligible engineering and science graduates with a minimum of 60% marks can apply between 22 Dec 2025 and 21 Jan 2026. The selection involves an online exam or GATE‑score screening followed by interviews. Successful candidates receive a ₹74,000/month stipend during training and, upon appointment, a Level‑10 Group‑A post with a total monthly emolument of about ₹1.35 lakh. The programme offers training at BARC and other DAE units, with a three‑year service bond.
Key Details
- Organization
- Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)
- Qualification
- Eligible engineering degrees (B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc.(Engineering)/5‑year Integrated M.Tech.) in disciplines such as Civil, Chemical, Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Metallurgical Engineering and science postgraduate degrees (M.Sc./Integrated M.Sc.) in Physics, Chemistry, Biosciences, Geology and Geophysics with minimum 60% aggregate marks and other academic requirements as per the notification.
Important Dates
| application_start | 22 December 2025 |
| application_end | 21 January 2026 |
| application_correction_window_start | 7 February 2026 |
| application_correction_window_end | 14 February 2026 |
| exam_venue_allocation_start | 15 February 2026 |
| exam_venue_allocation_end | 20 February 2026 |
| online_exam_start | 14 March 2026 |
| online_exam_end | 15 March 2026 |
| gate_score_upload_start | 26 March 2026 |
| gate_score_upload_end | 2 April 2026 |
| shortlisted_list_display_start | 8 April 2026 |
| shortlisted_list_display_end | 14 April 2026 |
| interview_slot_selection_start | 20 April 2026 |
| interview_slot_selection_end | 26 April 2026 |
| selection_interviews_start | 12 May 2026 |
| selection_interviews_end | 12 June 2026 |
| final_selection_list_display_start | 24 June 2026 |
| final_selection_list_display_end | 30 June 2026 |
| mtech_admission_details_start | 1 July 2026 |
| mtech_admission_details_end | 7 July 2026 |
| dgfs_programme_declaration_start | 8 July 2026 |
| dgfs_programme_declaration_end | 14 July 2026 |
| pre_employment_medical_test_start | 1 July 2026 |
| pre_employment_medical_test_end | 30 July 2026 |
| program_start | 31 July 2026 |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
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Selection Process
Two‑step process: (1) screening via online exam or GATE‑score based shortlisting; (2) selection interview. Final selection is based on interview performance and medical fitness.
How to Apply
Visit the BARC OCES/DGFS portal during the application window., Register and fill the online application form with accurate details., Upload required documents and pay the application fee (if applicable)., Submit the application before the last date., Upload GATE score during the specified period., Attend the online screening exam (if chosen)., Attend the selection interview., Complete the pre‑employment medical test., Join the training programme upon selection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for BARC Scientist Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Scientific Officers Posts?
application start: 22 December 2025; application end: 21 January 2026; application correction window start: 7 February 2026; application correction window end: 14 February 2026; exam venue allocation start: 15 February 2026; exam venue allocation end: 20 February 2026; online exam start: 14 March 2026; online exam end: 15 March 2026; gate score upload start: 26 March 2026; gate score upload end: 2 April 2026; shortlisted list display start: 8 April 2026; shortlisted list display end: 14 April 2026; interview slot selection start: 20 April 2026; interview slot selection end: 26 April 2026; selection interviews start: 12 May 2026; selection interviews end: 12 June 2026; final selection list display start: 24 June 2026; final selection list display end: 30 June 2026; mtech admission details start: 1 July 2026; mtech admission details end: 7 July 2026; dgfs programme declaration start: 8 …
What is the application fee?
General Male: 500; OBC Male: 500; Women: 0; Transgender: 0; SC/ST: 0; DODPKIA: 0; Physically Challenged: 0
What is the age limit?
Minimum 18 years; maximum age: 26 years for General, 29 years for OBC‑NCL, 31 years for SC/ST, Dependents of 1984 riots, and persons domiciled in Kashmir Division (1980‑1989).
What is the selection process?
Two‑step process: (1) screening via online exam or GATE‑score based shortlisting; (2) selection interview. Final selection is based on interview performance and medical fitness.