BARC Scientist Recruitment 2026
Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
OCES/DGFS Online Form 2026
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Important Dates
- Online Application Start: 22 December 2025
- Last Date to Apply: To be announced (Check portal)
- Admit Card Release: Before Exam
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Application Fee
- General & OBC: ₹500
- SC/ST: Exempted
- Women Candidates: Exempted
- Transgender Candidates: Exempted
- Payment Mode: Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI
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BARC Scientist 2026 : Age Limit
- As on 01 August 2026
- General: 26 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 29 years
- SC/ST: 31 years
- PwBD (40% or more disability): 36 years
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BARC Scientist 2026 : Overview
| Organization |
Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) |
| Post Name |
Scientific Officer (Group-A) |
| Programs |
OCES-2026 & DGFS-2026 |
| Total Vacancies |
Based on requirement and merit (Not specified) |
| Application Mode |
Online |
| Application Start Date |
22 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply |
To be announced (Check portal) |
| Selection Process |
Screening (Online Exam / GATE Score) + Interview |
| Training Stipend |
₹74,000 per month |
| Appointment Salary |
Level 10, Pay Matrix ₹56,100 + allowances (~₹1,35,000 in Mumbai) |
| Official Website |
www.barcocesexam.in |
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Eligible Disciplines for BARC OCES/DGFS 2026
| Discipline |
Eligible Degree |
GATE Paper |
Training Program |
| Mechanical Engineering (21) |
B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. Engg./5-year Int. M.Tech. |
ME |
OCES |
| Chemical Engineering (22) |
B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. Engg./5-year Int. M.Tech. |
CH |
OCES/DGFS |
| Metallurgical Engineering (23) |
B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. Engg./5-year Int. M.Tech. |
MT |
OCES |
| Electrical Engineering (24) |
B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. Engg./5-year Int. M.Tech. |
EE |
OCES/DGFS |
| Electronics Engineering (25) |
B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. Engg./5-year Int. M.Tech. |
EC |
OCES/DGFS |
| Computer Science Engineering (26) |
B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. Engg./5-year Int. M.Tech. |
CS |
OCES |
| Civil Engineering (27) |
B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. Engg./5-year Int. M.Tech. |
CE |
OCES |
| Physics (41) |
M.Sc./Int. M.Sc. Physics or B.E./B.Tech. Engineering Physics |
PH/Engineering Sciences |
OCES |
| Chemistry (42) |
M.Sc./Int. M.Sc. Chemistry |
CY |
OCES |
| Biosciences (43) |
M.Sc./Int. M.Sc. Biosciences/Life Sciences/Related |
BT/Life Sciences |
OCES |
| Geology (45) |
M.Sc./Int. M.Sc./M.Tech. Geology/Applied Geology |
GG |
OCES |
| Geophysics (46) |
M.Sc./Int. M.Sc. Geophysics |
GG |
OCES |
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How to Apply Online : BARC Scientist 2026
- Visit https://www.barcocesexam.in from 22 December 2025
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number
- Fill application form with personal, academic, and contact details
- Choose ONE discipline only (even if eligible for multiple)
- Upload scanned photograph, signature, and required documents
- Pay application fee (if applicable) online
- Submit form and take a printout for future reference
- Keep checking portal for exam dates, admit card, and interview updates
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BARC Scientist Recruitment 2026
Eligibility Criteria
| Category |
Maximum Age |
| General |
26 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) |
29 years |
| SC/ST |
31 years |
| PwBD (40% or more disability) |
36 years |
- Engineering: B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. Engg./5-year Integrated M.Tech. minimum 60% aggregate
- Science: M.Sc./Integrated M.Sc. minimum 60% marks, required B.Sc. subjects
- Final year students may apply, but must submit final marksheet by December 2026
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Selection Process
- Screening: Online Exam OR valid GATE Score (2024/2025/2026)
- Interview: Shortlisted candidates at BARC Mumbai (Geology/Geophysics at Hyderabad)
- Final selection based on interview performance and medical fitness
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Stipend & Salary
- During Training: ₹74,000 per month + book allowance (OCES) / tuition fee + contingency grant (DGFS)
- On Appointment: Basic ₹56,100 (Level 10) + allowances (~₹1,35,000 in Mumbai)
- Additional Benefits: Contributory Health Scheme, Leave Travel Concession, Children’s Education Allowance, Performance Related Incentive Scheme (PRIS), and more
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Placement
- Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai
- Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam
- Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL), Mumbai
- Nuclear Fuel Complex (NFC), Hyderabad
- Atomic Minerals Directorate (AMD), Hyderabad
- Other DAE units across India
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