Question 1

What is the full form of BARC?

Accepted Answer

The BARC full form is Bhabha Atomic Research Centre.

Question 2

What is BARC?

Accepted Answer

BARC is one of the most prestigious nuclear research centres present in India. Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC) aims to conduct high-level applications of nuclear energy without adversely affecting the environment. It is a crucial part of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), one of the rapidly growing research and development government bodies in the field of Nuclear Science and Technology in India.

Question 3

Where is the headquarters of BARC located?

Accepted Answer

BARC headquarters are located in Trombay (Mumbai, Maharashtra).

Question 4

What is the full form of DGFS and OCES?

Accepted Answer

DGFS is DAE Graduate Fellowship Program (DAE is the Department of Atomic Energy). OCES is an Orientation Course for Engineering Graduates and Science Postgraduates.

Question 5

What are the different categories of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)?

Accepted Answer

DAE releases job requirements in the form of notifications for several levels, including Scientific/Technical Officers via training schools, Technical Officers, Administrative professionals, and Auxiliary members.

Question 6

Which is the Government department under which BARC operates?

Accepted Answer

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) operates under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India.

Question 7

Who was the founder of BARC?

Accepted Answer

Homi J. Bhabha established the Atomic Energy Establishment, Trombay (AEET) on 3rd January 1954. After his demise in 1966, AEET was renamed Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC).

Question 8

What are the different career opportunities in BARC?

Accepted Answer

BARC offers a wide range of careers classified into scientific officers/technical officers, scientific assistants and technicians, administrative officials and staff, and auxiliary staff. Each category has its growth path, providing a fulfilling career in specialized fields at BARC.

Question 9

What is the application fee to apply for the post of BARC Scientific Officers?

Accepted Answer

The application fee for the post of Scientific Officers via OCES and DGFS is Rs. 500 (INR 500).

Question 10

Who is a TSO?

Accepted Answer

TSO is a Trainee Scientific Officer at BARC/Department of Atomic Energy (DAE).

Question 11

What is the rank of Scientific Officers who are selected at the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)?

Accepted Answer

Selected Scientific Officers at DAE are recruited as Group A Gazetted Officers under the Government of India.

Question 12

When is the one-year Orientation Course for Engineering Graduates and Science Postgraduates commencing in 2024?

Accepted Answer

The OCES course commences in the first week of August 2024.

Question 13

What is the salary of a BARC scientist?

Accepted Answer

The basic salary of a BARC scientist is Rs. 56,100 as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, along with dearness allowance, house rent allowance, and transport allowance. The pay increases with career growth and added responsibilities.

Question 14

What are the fields in which BARC operates?

Accepted Answer

BARC is a multi-disciplinary research centre covering nuclear science, engineering, and related areas. It sustains peaceful applications of nuclear energy for power generation and manages all facets from theoretical design to fuel development and risk analysis.

Question 15

What are the engineering fields from which BARC recruits every year?

Accepted Answer

BARC recruits graduates in Chemical, Mechanical, Metallurgical, Electrical, Electronics, Civil, Computer Science, and Instrumentation Engineering for training courses leading to permanent Scientific Officer positions.

Question 16

What are the two types of channels linked with the Screening for Selection Interview?

Accepted Answer

Screening includes the Online Screening Examination and Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) Scores. BARC sets its recruitment cut-offs based on GATE scores.

Question 17

What are the two courses that BARC offers?

Accepted Answer

BARC offers: 1) Orientation Course for Engineering Graduates and Science Postgraduates (OCES), 2) DAE Graduate Fellowship Scheme for Engineering Graduates and Physics Postgraduates (DGFS).

Question 18

What is the Continuing Education Programme (CEP)?

Accepted Answer

BARC's Continuing Education Programme (CEP) helps professionals gain knowledge and upskill in their fields, adding value to their qualifications.

Question 19

Does BARC require a GATE score?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a valid GATE score in the same engineering discipline as the qualifying degree is required for certain recruitment processes.

Question 20

Where can I access the BARC notifications and other information?

Accepted Answer

All BARC-related notifications can be accessed on the official website: http://barc.gov.in/.

Question 21

Is there a way to contact BARC?

Accepted Answer

Yes, official queries can be sent via email to webmaster@barc.gov.in.

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