About this Job Notification
| Posted on: 09-01-2026 | Ends On: 21-01-2026 |
| Class: PSU Jobs | |
| Qualifications: Post Graduates (M.Sc.), Post Graduates (M.Tech.), Engineers (Chemical), Engineers (Civil), Engineers (Electrical), Engineers (Electronics), Engineers (Electronics and Communication), Engineers (Instrumentation), Engineers (Mechanical), Engineers (Metallurgy), Engineers (Others) | |
| Experience Type: Fresher | |
| Tenure Type: Permanent | |
| States: All States | |
BARC Recruitment 2026 Scientific Officers (OCES / DGFS) Posts Online Application
Applications are invited for a recruitment program for the post of Scientific Officers in the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), through One-Year Orientation Course for Engineering Graduates and Science Postgraduates for the academic year 2026–2027 (OCES-2026), to be conducted at the BARC Training Schools.
Some of the candidates selected for the OCES program will be offered the Two-Year DAE Graduate Fellowship Scheme for Engineering Graduates for the years 2026-2027 (DGFS-2026). Under this, Engineering Graduates who excel in the selection interviews for the BARC Training Schools’ programs and secure admission for M. Tech. at DGFS Institutes (IIT Bombay & IIT Madras) in the same academic year will receive a stipend and tuition fee to pursue an M. Tech. degree while retaining their employment in DAE.
OCES-2026 for the academic year 2026–2027 will be conducted at BARC Training Schools located in Mumbai and Hyderabad. Trainees designated as Trainee Scientific Officers (TSOs) must secure a minimum of 35% marks in each subject and at least 50% aggregate marks overall to successfully complete the training. On qualifying, TSOs will be appointed as Scientific Officer “C” in various units of the Department of Atomic Energy.
- Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai
- Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam
- Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT), Indore
- Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC), Kolkata
- Heavy Water Board (HWB), Mumbai
- Nuclear Fuel Complex (NFC), Hyderabad
- Board of Radiation and Isotope Technology (BRIT), Mumbai
- Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), Mumbai
- Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited (BHAVINI), Kalpakkam
- Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL), Jaduguda
- Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD), Hyderabad
- Directorate of Construction, Services and Estate Management (DCSEM), Mumbai
Vacancies & Eligibility Criteria:
| Post Name | Age Limit as on 01-08-2026 | Qualification | Pay Scale | |
| Scientific Officer "C" (SO/C) | 26 Years | Engineering Disciplines (ME, CH, MT, EE, EC, CS, IN, CE):
| Level 10 - ₹ 56,100 of 7th CPC | |
Age Limit Relaxation (Age as on 01-08-2026):
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Dates to Consider:
Online Application forms will be received by : 21-01-2026
Online examination will be conducted in March 2026 (Exact Date to be announced later).
Mode of Recruitment :
Selection to OCES/DGFS-2026 programme is a two-step process - Screening to short-list candidates, followed by interviews.
Screening for Selection Interviews
Screening for selection interviews will be conducted through two alternative options - Online Examination or GATE Score.
Online Examination Based Screening
Online examination will be held in March 2026 for eight engineering and five science disciplines in cities across India. Candidates must select their preferred examination center at the time of registration.
Questions of the online exam will be of objective type, with each correct answer carrying 3 marks and an incorrect answer carrying penalty of one mark (-1 mark). Test will have 100 questions, to be attempted in 120 minutes. Syllabus will be specific to the selected Science/Engineering discipline.
GATE Score Based Screening
Candidates who fulfill the prescribed eligibility criteria and opt for GATE-based screening will be shortlisted for selection interviews based on a valid GATE-2024, GATE-2025, and/or GATE-2026 score in the applicable GATE subject. The highest score obtained among GATE-2024, GATE-2025, and GATE-2026 will be considered for screening.
Notably, At the time of application, eligible candidates can choose any one or more than one of the above-mentioned screening options. Candidates are advised to maximize their chance of being screened in to the selection interview by availing both of the Screening options i.e., based on the GATE score as well as online examination score.
Selection Interviews
Selection interviews of short-listed candidates will be conducted during May-June 2026, in Mumbai (for all disciplines except Geology & Geophysics) and Hyderabad (for Geology & Geophysics). Short-listed candidates will be able to choose an interview slot, based on availability, in April 2026.
Final selection will be based solely on the performance in selection interview, subject to medical fitness. List of provisionally selected candidates will be published during June 2026.
Fee Structure :
Applicable application fee is to be paid online. Fee structure is -
- General and OBC (Male candidates): ₹500/-
- Dependents of those who died in the riots of 1984 (Male): ₹500/-
- Persons domiciled in Kashmir Division of Jammu & Kashmir (Male): ₹500/-
- Female / Transgender / SC/ST candidates: Exempted from payment of application fee
- Dependents of Defence Personnel Killed in Action (DODPKIA): Exempted from payment of application fee
- Physically challenged candidates (40% disability or more): Exempted from payment of application fee
How to Apply :
Candidates can apply for the recruitment by following the step-by-step online application process given below.
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Registration and Account Activation
- Complete preliminary registration by entering basic details such as name, gender, email ID, mobile number and selected screening discipline.
- Verify registered mobile number through OTP and registered email ID through the activation link sent.
- Login credentials are generated after successful verification.
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Filling Personal and Academic Details
- Enter personal information including date of birth, address, category details and fee exemption details if applicable.
- Fill complete academic details of SSC, HSC/Diploma, qualifying degree and marks as required.
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Selection of Screening Option
- Select screening channel(s) for shortlisting: Online Examination and/or noted GATE score.
- If opting for online examination, select three preferred examination cities.
- If opting for GATE-based screening, enter and upload valid GATE score details as applicable.
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Document Upload
- Upload recent passport size photograph in JPG/JPEG format, size between 20 KB to 50 KB, dimensions 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm.
- Upload scanned signature in JPG/JPEG format, size between 10 KB to 20 KB, dimensions 2.0 cm x 4.5 cm.
- Upload category, disability or fee exemption certificates if applicable.
- Upload GATE scorecard if applying through GATE screening.
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Preview and Final Submission
- Review all entered details carefully at the preview stage.
- Make corrections if required before final submission.
- Submit the application form; no changes are allowed after final submission.
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Application Fee Payment
- Pay the applicable application fee online through the provided payment gateway, if required.
- Fee once paid is non-refundable.
- Fee-exempted candidates can proceed directly to final submission.
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Completion of Application
- After successful submission, a unique registration number is generated.
- Applicants should keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
- No printed application or documents are required to be sent to Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) at this stage.