BARC scientific recruitment 2026: Eligibility, salary, process of selection- Important Dates

The applications have been invited for the recruitment of Scientific Officers at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) for 2026. The recruitment process is conducted through the Orientation Course for Engineering Graduates and Science Postgraduates (OCES) and DAE Graduate Fellowship Scheme (DGFS). The recruitment process would give a chance to engineering graduates and science postgraduates to pursue a long-term career path at the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE). The last date to send applications is on January 21, 2026. The applications can be sent through the official website barcocesexam.in.

This recruitment effort is about fostering youth talent in the sciences through carefully designed training programs, incentives, as well as guaranteed recruitment as Group A Gazetted Officers upon successful completion. The recruited candidates go through in-depth trainee programs under either the OCES or DGFS program before being provided key scientific posts in different units within the DAE.

OCES and DGFS training programs

It is a one-year intense training program and is targeted at engineering graduates and postgraduates in basic sciences. It prepares students for senior scientific and technical positions in BARC and other DAE establishments.

The DGFS is a fellowship programme having a duration of two years, and selected candidates undergo M.Tech from identified premier institutes by DAE during the fellowship programme. The department covers education fees and provides fellowship throughout the period. The DGFS fellows, on completion of the programme, join DAE as Scientific Officers.

Eligibility criteria

The aspirants must possess B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. (Engineering) or equivalent degrees or M.Sc. or Integrated M.Sc. degrees from an accredited university with a minimum of 60 percent marks. The age boundary for General category aspirants is 26 years, for OBC aspirants it is 29 years, and for SC/ST aspirants it is 31 years as of August 1, 2026.

Salary and Stipend Information

Selected candidates for training will receive a stipend of Rs 74,000 per month. After becoming a Scientific Officer on completion of the OCES & DGFS program with success, their salary will be fixed at Level 10 of the pay matrix on their appointment. Their fixed monthly salary will be around Rs 1,35,000 with a dearness allowance and other benefits

Selection process and key dates 

The recruitment process follows a two stage procedure. The short-listing and selection procedure is carried out on the basis of an online screening test or on GATE qualifying scores. These short-listed candidates are then required to attend an interview and a subsequent medical fitness test.

Application date: from 22 December 2025

Last date to apply: January 21,

Application correction period: February 7 to February 14, 2026

Issue of admit card Dates: February 15, 2026 to February 20, 2026

Online screening test: 14th & 15th March, 2026 

GATE score submission window: March 26 - April 2, 2026

Interview short listing: April 2026

Selection interviews: May to June 2026

Commencement of Training for OCES-2026 : July 31, 2026

Application Process:

BARC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 application will be submitted through the facility available on the website www.barcocesexam.in. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to read the eligibility, notification, guidelines, and procedures related to the online registration before making an attempt to apply online,” reads the notification regarding the recruitment of BARC scientific officers-2026.

As the recruitment of scientific officers-2026 is published, countless bright and young professionals will be able to participate in the Nuclear and Scientific research environment of India with proper training and career development, thereby paving the way to bright and illustrious careers.