BARC Recruitment 2026 | OCES/ DGFS- 2026 | Freshers | Scientific Officers | BE/ B.Tech/ ME/ M.Tech/ M.Sc/ B.Sc | Last Date: 21st January 2026
Company: Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC)
BARC Recruitment 2026: The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) was established through a Presidential Order on August 3, 1954, to be administered directly by the Prime Minister.
The vision of the DAE is to empower India by the use of technology for creation of wealth leading to a better quality of life for her citizens. DAE is engaged in the design, construction and operation of Nuclear power/research Reactors and the associated Nuclear Fuel Cycle technologies covering exploration, mining and processing of nuclear ores, production of heavy water, nuclear fuel fabrication, fuel reprocessing and nuclear waste management.
Official Website: www.barc.gov.in
Positions: Scientific Officers
Experience: Freshers
Salary: Rs. 56,100 PM
Job Location: Across India
Eligibility Criteria for BARC Recruitment 2026:
Qualifications:
- Qualifying degrees and academic requirements for OCES/DGFS-2026 include BE/ B.Tech/ B.Sc (Engineering)/5-year Integrated M.Tech in eligible engineering disciplines such as Civil, Chemical, Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Metallurgical Engineering with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks, as detailed in the notification.
- Eligible science disciplines include M.Sc/ Integrated M.Sc in Physics, Chemistry, Biosciences, Geology and Geophysics with specified subject combinations at B.Sc level and minimum 60% aggregate marks in qualifying degrees, as per the detailed discipline-wise criteria.
- For screening based on GATE Score, candidates must have valid GATE-2024, GATE-2025 or GATE-2026 scores in the relevant GATE subjects/papers corresponding to their discipline as mentioned in the advertisement.
- Only regular educational degrees obtained through full-time/on-campus mode are considered; degrees obtained through correspondence, distance education/learning, by research or part-time modes are not eligible.
Age Limit: 26 to 31 Years as on 1st August 2026 (Age relaxation applicable.)
Selection Procedure for BARC Recruitment 2026:
The recruitment for scientific roles primarily follows two distinct tracks:
OCES (Orientation Course for Engineering Graduates and Science Postgraduates): A one-year intensive training program conducted at BARC Training Schools. Upon successful completion, Trainee Scientific Officers (TSOs) are appointed as Scientific Officers.
DGFS (DAE Graduate Fellowship Scheme): This scheme is for engineering graduates who have secured admission for M.Tech/ M.ChemEngg in select institutes (like IITs). DAE pays the tuition fees and a stipend while the candidate completes their post-graduation, after which they join BARC as Scientific Officers.
- Selection to OCES/DGFS-2026 is a two-step process consisting of screening of candidates followed by a Selection Interview.
- Screening for Selection Interview is conducted through two alternative channels: an online screening examination and GATE-score-based shortlisting.
- The online screening examination is conducted in eight engineering OCES disciplines (codes 21-28) and five science OCES disciplines (codes 41-43, 45 and 46) at more than fifty cities across India.
- Candidates meeting eligibility criteria with valid GATE-2024, GATE-2025 or GATE-2026 scores in prescribed papers may be screened in for Selection Interview on the basis of GATE scores.
- Cut-off GATE scores for Screening Interview are decided after conclusion of the online exam, and candidates are advised to maximize their chances by availing both screening avenues.
- Selection Interviews for shortlisted candidates in all disciplines except Geology and Geophysics are conducted at BARC Training School, Mumbai; interviews in Geology and Geophysics disciplines are held in Hyderabad.
- Final selection is solely on the basis of performance in Selection Interview, subject to medical fitness as determined by DAE doctors.
Application Fee:
- A non-refundable Application Fee of ₹ 500/- is chargeable from male applicants belonging to General and OBC categories.
- Women candidates, transgender candidates, candidates belonging to SC/ST category, Dependents of Defence Personnel Killed in Action (DODPKIA) and physically challenged candidates are exempted from payment of Application Fee.
How To Apply for BARC Recruitment 2026?
- Only online applications will be accepted for OCES/DGFS-2026 programme.
- Candidates are required to visit the website https://www.barcocesexam.in during the period specified in the Important Dates table and submit the online application by following the instructions provided there
- Candidates graduating in academic year 2025-26 and awaiting final results must ensure that all academic requirements for award of qualifying degree are completed before 31 July 2026 and provide necessary certificates at the time of joining.
All the interested and eligible candidates apply for these positions online in the official website of BARC on or before 21st January 2026.
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