Overview
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Department of Atomic Energy has released a recruitment notification for the post of Scientific Assistant/C (Psychologist), Scientific Assistant/B (Pathology), Scientific Assistant/B (Radiography), Scientific Assistant/B (Nuclear Medicine Technologist) (6 (Unreserved) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online only as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Department of Atomic Energy
- Qualification
- Educational qualification requirements differ by post code. All eligibility criteria, including period of experience, will be determined with reference to the closing date of application, 18.08.2026. Post Code: Post | Qualification and Experience DR/01: Scientific Assistant/C (Psychologist) | Graduation in Psychology with minimum 60% marks, PLUS Post Graduation in Applied Psychology/Psychology with specialization in Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology with minimum 50% marks. Minimum one year Hospital/Clinical experience after acquiring the postgraduate degree will be given preference. DR/02: Scientific Assistant/B (Pathology) | B.Sc with minimum 60% marks followed by postgraduate Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (DMLT) with minimum 60% marks, OR B.Sc (Medical Lab Technology) with minimum 60% marks. DR/03: Scientific Assistant/B (Radiography) | B.Sc (Radiography) with minimum 60% marks, OR B.Sc with minimum 50% marks plus one year Diploma in Radiography. DR/04: Scientific Assistant/B (Nuclear Medicine Technologist) | B.Sc with minimum 60% marks plus DMRIT/DNMT/DFIT (Diploma in Medical Radio-Isotope Techniques/Diploma in Nuclear Medicine Technology/Diploma in Fusion Imaging Technology) with minimum 50% marks, OR B.Sc (NMT) (Nuclear Medicine Technology) with minimum 60% marks. Candidates who have not acquired the requisite educational qualification as on the closing date of the online application (18.08.2026) will not be eligible and need not apply. Where letter grade…
- Vacancies
- 6 (Unreserved)
- Advertisement No
- 06/2026 (R-I)
- Last date to apply
- 18.08.2026 (23:59 hrs)
Important Dates
| Opening Date for Online Application | 17.07.2026 (00:00 hrs) |
| Closing Date for Online Application | 18.08.2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Last Date for Application Fee Payment | 18.08.2026 (fee not paid by this date makes the application incomplete and liable to rejection) |
| Written Test / Interview Date | Not yet released |
| Admit Card Release Date | Not yet released |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
Post Code: Name of the Post | Unit | No. of Posts (Category) DR/01: Scientific Assistant/C (Psychologist) | BARC | 1 (UR) DR/02: Scientific Assistant/B (Pathology) | BARC | 1 (UR) DR/03: Scientific Assistant/B (Radiography) | BARC | 2 (UR) DR/04: Scientific Assistant/B (Nuclear Medicine Technologist) | BARC & RMRC | 2 (UR) Total: 6 (Unreserved) All 6 posts are Unreserved (UR) as per the current notification. The vacancies are provisional and subject to variation, and filling of the posts is subject to approval of the Competent Authority.
Eligibility
Educational qualification requirements differ by post code. All eligibility criteria, including period of experience, will be determined with reference to the closing date of application, 18.08.2026. Post Code: Post | Qualification and Experience DR/01: Scientific Assistant/C (Psychologist) | Graduation in Psychology with minimum 60% marks, PLUS Post Graduation in Applied Psychology/Psychology with specialization in Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology with minimum 50% marks. Minimum one year Hospital/Clinical experience after acquiring the postgraduate degree will be given preference. DR/02: Scientific Assistant/B (Pathology) | B.Sc with minimum 60% marks followed by postgraduate Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (DMLT) with minimum 60% marks, OR B.Sc (Medical Lab Technology) with minimum 60% marks. DR/03: Scientific Assistant/B (Radiography) | B.Sc (Radiography) with minimum 60% marks, OR B.Sc with minimum 50% marks plus one year Diploma in Radiography. DR/04: Scientific Assistant/B (Nuclear Medicine Technologist) | B.Sc with minimum 60% marks plus DMRIT/DNMT/DFIT (Diploma in Medical Radio-Isotope Techniques/Diploma in Nuclear Medicine Technology/Diploma in Fusion Imaging Technology) with minimum 50% marks, OR B.Sc (NMT) (Nuclear Medicine Technology) with minimum 60% marks. Candidates who have not acquired the requisite educational qualification as on the closing date of the online application (18.08.2026) will not be eligible and need not apply. Where letter grade…
Age Limit
Age is calculated as on the closing date, 18.08.2026. Only the Date of Birth indicated in the School Leaving Certificate or equivalent certificate will be accepted; no subsequent request for change will be granted. Post Code: Post | Minimum Age | Maximum Age DR/01: Scientific Assistant/C (Psychologist) | 18 | 30 DR/02: Scientific Assistant/B (Pathology) | 18 | 30 DR/03: Scientific Assistant/B (Radiography) | 18 | 30 DR/04: Scientific Assistant/B (Nuclear Medicine Technologist) | 18 | 30 Upper age relaxation is admissible as follows: • Departmental candidates with at least 3 years of continuous and regular service in the same line or allied cadre as on the last date of receipt of application, as per Government of India Orders. • 5 years' relaxation for children/family members of those who died in the 1984 Riots. • Widows, divorced women, and women judicially separated from their husbands and not re-married, as per Government of India Orders. • Meritorious sportspersons, as per Government of India Orders. The notification does not specify separate age relaxation figures for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD categories; candidates claiming any age relaxation must produce documentary proof.
Salary
Post Code: Post | Group of Service | Level in Pay Matrix | Entry Pay DR/01: Scientific Assistant/C (Psychologist) | B | 7 | ₹44,900 DR/02: Scientific Assistant/B (Pathology) | B | 6 | ₹35,400 DR/03: Scientific Assistant/B (Radiography) | B | 6 | ₹35,400 DR/04: Scientific Assistant/B (Nuclear Medicine Technologist) | B | 6 | ₹35,400 In addition to entry pay, allowances will be admissible under Central Government Rules. Additional benefits include an exciting working environment, promotions under DAE's Merit Promotion Scheme, healthcare for self and family members, attractive performance-related incentives, professional update allowance, Leave Travel Concession, Children Education Allowance, and Departmental Accommodation as per Government of India Orders. Selected candidates will be governed by the National Pension System (NPS) or Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) as per Government orders.
Application Fee
Category: Application Fee General / OBC / EWS: ₹150 SC / ST: Exempted Women (all categories): Exempted • Mode of payment is online only, through the "Make Payment" option under the "My Account" menu after the application number is generated. • Fee not paid on or before the closing date (18.08.2026) will make the application incomplete, and it will be rejected. • Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances and cannot be held in reserve for any other recruitment. • If applying for more than one post, application and fee must be submitted separately for each post.
Selection Process
Personal Interview (screening test possible if response is high)
How to Apply
• Visit the official website recruit.barc.gov.in and read the "How to apply" instructions on the home page. • Register and fill in the online application form with the required personal, educational, and post-related details. • Submit the application to generate an Application Number. • Go to "My Account" → "Make Payment," select the Application Number, and complete the online application fee payment (unless exempted). • Apply and pay separately if applying for more than one post; only one application is acceptable per post. • Submit the online application well in advance, without waiting for the closing date of 18.08.2026. • Keep the e-mail ID and mobile number provided in the application active throughout the recruitment process, and check the website regularly for updates. • On being shortlisted, download the admit card from the website and report for the written test/interview with all required original documents and self-attested copies.
Required Documents
• Printout of the online application and admit card (downloaded from the website). • Identity proof in original (Aadhar Card/PAN Card/Driving License/Voter Card) along with self-attested copies. • Educational qualification, experience, and technical qualification certificates in original, with one set of self-attested photocopies, supported by semester/year-wise and consolidated mark sheets. • Individual Degree/Diploma certificate, for candidates possessing an Integrated Course Certificate. • Proof of Date of Birth. • SC/ST category certificate issued by the authorized authority in the prescribed format, where applicable. • OBC caste certificate in the prescribed Central Government format with non-creamy layer certificate (crucial date: 18.08.2026), along with self-declaration of non-creamy layer status, where applicable. • Validity Certificate from the Scrutiny Committee, for Maharashtra-domicile SC/ST/OBC candidates. • Documentary proof for candidates claiming upper age relaxation. • No Objection Certificate, for candidates already working in Central/State Government, PSUs, or Autonomous Bodies. • Any other relevant certificates, as applicable.
Important Instructions
• Only online applications will be accepted; the facility is open from 17.07.2026 to 18.08.2026. • Fulfilling the eligibility requirements does not by itself qualify a candidate to be called for the written test/interview. • Vacancies are provisional and subject to variation; BARC reserves the right to cancel, restrict, modify, or alter the recruitment process without notice. • Wait-listed candidates will be offered appointment only if a candidate in the main list does not join; the wait list is valid for one year from the date of preparation of the select panel, or until a fresh recruitment is notified, whichever is earlier. • Furnishing false information will lead to disqualification at any stage, including after appointment. • Distance-education B.Sc./M.Sc. qualifications must be from institutions recognized by the Distance Education Bureau (DEB-UGC); technical programmes must be recognized by AICTE, NCTE, or the Ministry of HRD, as applicable. • SC/ST/OBC candidates must indicate their category in the application, even when applying against a UR vacancy, and furnish proof at the time of written test/interview; failure to do so will result in the candidate being treated as General category. • Candidates should come prepared to stay in Mumbai for 2 to 3 days for the written test/interview. • Posting of selected candidates will be at the discretion of the Competent Authority, and they are liable to serve in any part of India, in any Constituent Unit of the Department of Atom…
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for BARC Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026: 6 Para-Medical Posts, Apply Online?
Opening Date for Online Application: 17.07.2026 (00:00 hrs); Closing Date for Online Application: 18.08.2026 (23:59 hrs); Last Date for Application Fee Payment: 18.08.2026 (fee not paid by this date makes the application incomplete and liable to rejection); Written Test / Interview Date: Not yet released; Admit Card Release Date: Not yet released
What is the application fee?
₹150 (exempted for SC/ST and Women candidates)
What is the age limit?
Age is calculated as on the closing date, 18.08.2026. Only the Date of Birth indicated in the School Leaving Certificate or equivalent certificate will be accepted; no subsequent request for change will be granted. Post Code: Post | Minimum Age | Maximum Age DR/01: Scientific Assistant/C (Psychologist) | 18 | 30 DR/02: Scientific Assistant/B (Pathology) | 18 | 30 DR/03: Scientific Assistant/B (Radiography) | 18 | 30 DR/04: Scientific Assistant/B (Nuclear Medicine Technologist) | 18 | 30 Upper age relaxation is admissible as follows: • Departmental candidates with at least 3 years of continuous and regular service in the same line or allied cadre as on the last date of receipt of application, as per Government of India Orders. • 5 years' relaxation for children/family members of those who died in the 1984 Riots. • Widows, divorced women, and women judicially separated from their husban…
What is the selection process?
Personal Interview (screening test possible if response is high)