BARC Recruitment 2026 for Scientist | OCES/DGFS Programme

BARC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 through GATE Score

Good news to all engineering graduates and science postgraduates! Recently, the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre has officially announced the BARC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 through GATE, inviting applications from qualified engineering graduates and science postgraduates for positions as Scientific Officers (Group-A) under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India.

This recruitment is carried out through the esteemed BARC Training Schools via the OCES-2026 and DGFS-2026 programs. Candidates aspiring for high-paying central government jobs with cutting-edge research exposure can now apply for BARC Scientist Jobs 2026 through GATE 2024, GATE 2025, or GATE 2026 scores.

Now, you must be thinking about the application details, so we are here with the details of the BARC scientist recruitment 2026 through GATE. Let’s explore the eligibility criteria for the same.

Eligibility Criteria for BARC Scientist Recruitment 2026

• Qualifying degrees and other academic requirements for OCES/DGFS-2026: Candidates whose qualifying degree name includes the core degree name with any specialization are also eligible for the OCES/DGFS-2026 programme. Also refer to the names of the degrees that are not eligible for the OCES/DGFS programme.
• For Engineering disciplines- Civil Engg. – CE, Chemical Engg.- CH, Computer Sc. Engg.- CS, Electronics Engg.- EC, Electrical Engg.- EE, Instrumentation Engg.- IN, Mechanical Engg.- ME, Metallurgical Engg.-MT: B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc.(Engineering) / 5-year Integrated M.Tech. with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in one of the engineering qualifying degrees.
• Applicants who have the above-mentioned required qualification and qualifying degree and would also like to be considered for screening based on a GATE Score (an alternative screening channel/ mode) must have a valid GATE-2024, GATE-2025, or GATE-2026 score.
• Those, who have a qualifying degree in branches like Aerospace Engg., Automobile Engg., Automotive Engg., Aeronautical Engineering, Industrial Production Engg., Manufacturing Engineering, Mining Machinery Engg., Industrial, Chemical Technology, Energy Engg., Environmental Science Engineering, Structural Engineering, Biotechnology and Biochemical Engg., B.E./M.E. in CAD or CAM, M. Sc. in Computer Sc., Master of Computer Applications, B. Sc. in Computer Sc., BS in Chemical Engineering, BS-MS in Electrical and Computer Engg. BS-MS programme in Electronics, BS-MS programme in Chemical Engg., BS-MS programme in Electronics etc., are NOT eligible for the OCES/DGFS-2026 programme.
• A Bachelor of Engg. (B. E.)/ B.Tech. / B.Sc. (Engineering)/ 5-year Integrated M.Tech. in Electrochemical Engg. is an ineligible degree for all OCES/DGFS engineering disciplines, except the Chemical Engineering discipline.
• Note: Only regular educational degrees, obtained through a full-time/ on-campus mode of education, will be considered for qualifying and prequalifying degrees. Those having educational degrees by correspondence, distance education/learning, by research, part-time time etc., are not eligible.

Important Note: A minimum of 60% marks (or a minimum of 6.0 CGPA on the scale of 10.0 or equivalent) as per the ordinances of the respective university.

Official Notification 2026

BARC Scientist Recruitment 2026: Complete Information Brochure Released

 Age Limit

• Minimum age Limit (Age as on August 1, 2026) – 18 years
• Maximum Age Limit (Age as on August 1, 2026)
• General Category – 26 years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) -29 years
• SC/ST–31 years
• Dependents of those who died in the riots of 1984 (Dep. 1984) -31 years, e) Persons domiciled in the Kashmir Division of Jammu and Kashmir State (DOM Kashmir) from 01/01/1980 to 31/12/1989–31 years.
• A person with physical disability with an extent of disability of 40% or more will be considered for age relaxation and may be permitted a scribe.

Application Fee

• A non-refundable Application Fee of ₹500/-is chargeable from the male applicants belonging to the General and OBC categories.
• Women candidates, transgender candidates, candidates belonging to the SC/ST category, Dependents of Defense Personnel Killed in Action (DODPKIA), and physically challenged candidates are exempted from the payment of the Application Fee.

Important Dates

The important dates related to the OCES/DGFS–2026 recruitment process are summarized in the table below. It includes the schedule for online application, screening examination, interviews, result declaration, and commencement of training.

How to Apply

• Only Online Applications will be accepted.
• Candidates are required to visit the website https://barcocesexam.in for important updates and submit an online application by following the instructions therein.

Stipend and Allowance

As per the official notification, selected candidates will get a stipend and allowance during the training period.

• Stipend and allowances: OCES TSOs and DGFS fellows are paid a stipend of ₹ 74,000/- per month during the period of their training. Additionally, the OCES TSOs are paid a one-time book allowance of ₹30,000/-.
• DGFS fellows are reimbursed the tuition fee for M.Tech. programme, a time contingency grant of ₹60,000/- per annum for two years, and are also paid to meet the M.Tech. project-related expenses along with additional funding up to a sum of ₹4,00,000 under the BRNS fast-track project scheme, to purchase equipment/consumables deemed necessary for completion of M.Tech. project, as per the actual amount paid.
• Boarding and lodging in DAE or DGFS institute hostel during training/ M. Tech. The programme is mandatory for OCES TSOs and DGFS fellows, respectively.

Grade and Pay Scale on Appointment

• Appointment in all the aforementioned DAE or AERB units shall be as a Scientific Officer in a Group-A post of the Government of India in the Level 10 (basic pay-₹56,100/-) of 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
• Appointment will be at the beginning of the pay scale, with OCES TSOs getting two or three increments depending on their performance during the OCES programme, and the DGFS fellows getting three or four increments depending on their performance in M.Tech. and the four-month OCDF training programme.
• Total monthly emoluments (with a maximum of three increments) at the time of joining, including dearness allowance, house rent allowance, and transport allowance, will be approximately ₹1,35,000/- for those posted in Mumbai.
• In addition, other allowances such as leave travel concession by air, every year up to first eight years (subject to conditions) and in every two years thereafter, children’s education allowance, annual professional update allowance, and Performance Related Incentive Scheme (PRIS) as per government norms, subject to approval and revised from time to time, are also payable.
• A comprehensive Contributory Health Service Scheme (CHSS) for employees and their dependent family members is also available.

Selection Process of BARC OCES/DGFS-2026

It is a two-step process:

• Screening of candidates, based on their performance in the screening channel/ mode
• Selection Interview of the screened-in candidates.

There is a separate selection process for each of the OCES screening disciplines. It also shows the eligible qualifying degree for individual OCES/DGFS screening disciplines, along with available training schemes for selected candidates through various OCES screening disciplines. A candidate who wishes to apply for the OCES programme must apply under only one discipline, even if they are eligible for more than one.

Screening for the Selection Interview is through two alternative channels/modes:

• Online Screening Examination: It will be conducted in 8 Engineering OCES disciplines and in 5 (five) Science OCES disciplines at more than fifty cities spread across India.
• The online screening exam for OCES/DGFS-2026 will be held as per the dates mentioned in the notification. Travel allowance will not be paid for appearing in an online examination.
• Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering Score: Candidates who meet all the eligibility criteria and have one of the relevant eligible qualifying degrees as mentioned in Table 1 will be screened in for a selection interview based on a GATE-2024, GATE-2025, or GATE-2026 score.
• Cut-off GATE Score for screening into selection interviews will be decided only after the online test has concluded, and candidates are therefore advised to maximize their chances of being screened into the selection interview stage by availing both the screening avenues (viz., BARC online exam and GATE).

So, dear aspirants, the BARC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 through GATE is a great opportunity for engineering graduates and science postgraduates who want a stable and respected career in the government research sector. It offers a good salary, proper training, and a chance to work on advanced technologies at one of India’s top research organizations. If you are eligible, don’t wait until the last date; apply early and complete your application on time.

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For more details, click on the link below: BARC Recruitment 2026 Official Notification