| Important Dates | Overview |
| • Online application starts: 22 December 2025 • Last date to apply: 21 January 2026 • Application correction window: 7 February to 14 February 2026 • Online examination: 14 and 15 March 2026 • Interview period: 12 May to 12 June 2026 • Final selection list: Last week of June 2026 • Commencement of OCES training: 31 July 2026 | • Programme: Duration • OCES-2026: One Year • DGFS-2026: Two Years (M.Tech. + Training) |
| Age Limit Details |
| • Age Limit: 18 years, and the maximum age varies by category, with relaxation available as per government rules • The minimum age is 18 years, and the maximum age varies by category, with relaxation available as per government rules. • Applicants must be Indian citizens. • Age relaxation extra as per rules. |
| BARC OCES and DGFS Training Programmes Overview |
| OCES training will begin in August 2026, while DGFS candidates will pursue M.Tech. starting in July 2026 and later undergoing a four-month orientation course. |
| Stipend and Pay Details |
| During training, both OCES Trainee Scientific Officers and DGFS Fellows will receive a monthly stipend of ₹74,000. OCES trainees will also get a one-time book allowance of ₹30,000. DGFS Fellows will receive reimbursement of tuition fees, contingency grants, and project-related funding as prescribed. After the appointment, candidates will be placed as Scientific Officer in Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with a basic pay of ₹56,100. With allowances and increments, the total monthly emoluments at joining may reach approximately ₹1.35 lakh, depending on the place of posting. |
| Selection Process for BARC Scientist 2026 |
| Selection for OCES and DGFS is a two-stage process. • First, candidates are screened either through an online screening examination or based on a valid GATE score of 2024, 2025, or 2026. • Second, shortlisted candidates are called for a selection interview, which will be conducted primarily in Mumbai or Hyderabad, depending on the discipline. The final selection is based solely on interview performance, subject to medical clearance. |
| Eligibility Criteria Overview |
| Engineering graduates must have B.E., B.Tech, B.Sc (Engineering), or Integrated M.Tech with at least 60% marks in the relevant discipline. Science postgraduates must hold a Master’s degree in Physics, Chemistry, Biosciences, Geology, or Geophysics, meeting the specified academic requirements. Only regular full-time degrees are eligible. Degrees obtained through distance learning, part-time or correspondence mode are not accepted. |
| Some Useful Important Links | |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Online Form (From 22.12.2025) | Click Here |
| BARC Official Website | Click Here |