BARC OCES/DGFS 2026
Conducted by: Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)
Last Date to Apply: 21 January 2026Application Closed
Official SourceKey Dates & Info
Last Date to Apply
21 January 2026
Closed
Salary
₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500 (approx. ₹1,35,000/month in-hand in metros)
Age limit
26 years for OCES, 28 years for DGFS
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹500, SC/ST/PwD/Female: Nil
About This Exam
BARC recruits Scientific Officers through OCES (Orientation Course for Engineering Graduates & Science Postgraduates) and DGFS (DAE Graduate Fellowship Scheme) for nuclear research and engineering.
Conducting Body
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)
Total Vacancies
Multiple positions across disciplines
Available Posts
Important Dates
Application Start
22 July 2026
Application End
21 August 2026
Online Screening Test
14 October 2026
Interview Period
12 December 2026
Eligibility Criteria
B.E./B.Tech with 60% marks or M.Sc in Physics/Chemistry/Biosciences with 60% marks. Valid GATE score or qualify BARC online screening test.
Age limit
26 years for OCES, 28 years for DGFS
21-26 years
OBC: 3 years, SC/ST: 5 years, PwD: 10 years. DGFS: 28 years max
Educational Qualification
B.E./B.Tech or M.Sc with 60% marks
Number of Attempts
No limit (within age)
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹500, SC/ST/PwD/Female: Nil
Detailed Syllabus
Exam Pattern
Selection Process
GATE Score / Screening Test → Interview (May-June 2026) → Medical → Final Selection
Previous Year Question Papers
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Salary & Career Growth
Salary / Pay Scale
₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500 (approx. ₹1,35,000/month in-hand in metros)
Range: ₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500
Pay Level 10 (Group A, 7th CPC). Stipend during training: ₹74,000/month
Plus DA, HRA, and other government allowances as applicable.
Perks & Allowances
DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, Medical, Subsidized housing, LTC, Children education allowance, Superannuation benefits
Job Role & Responsibilities
Scientific Officer in BARC for nuclear research, reactor engineering, health physics, and allied fields
Career Growth & Promotions
Scientific Officer C → SO D → SO E → SO F → SO G → SO H → Outstanding Scientist → Distinguished Scientist.
Career Benefits
- ✓ Job security and pension benefits
- ✓ Regular pay commission revisions
- ✓ Government housing and medical benefits
- ✓ Career advancement through promotions
Application Process
Visit the official website and locate the online registration link for this exam
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Pay the application fee online through the accepted payment methods — category-based fee waivers may apply, so check the official notification
Submit the form and download or print the confirmation page, and note your registration number for future reference
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹500, SC/ST/PwD/Female: Nil
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