BARC Scientist Recruitment 2026 Notification Released for OCES and DGFS Programmes

BARC Scientist Recruitment 2026: The Department of Atomic Energy has released the BARC Scientist Recruitment 2026 notification for appointment of Scientific Officers (Group-A posts) through its prestigious training programmes, namely OCES-2026 (Orientation Course for Engineering Graduates and Science Postgraduates) and DGFS-2026 (DAE Graduate Fellowship Scheme). These programmes are conducted by the BARC Training Schools and are considered among the most sought-after career opportunities for engineering graduates and science postgraduates in India.

Candidates selected through OCES or DGFS will be appointed as Scientific Officers in various units of the Department of Atomic Energy, including BARC, IGCAR, RRCAT, VECC, HWB, NFC, BRIT, NPCIL, BHAVINI, AMD, UCIL, and DCSEM. Placement will depend on organisational requirements and candidate performance during training.

The BARC OCES and DGFS programmes offer a direct entry into India’s nuclear and advanced research ecosystem. Selected candidates work in frontier areas of nuclear reactors, accelerators, fuel cycle technologies, engineering design, and scientific research, with long-term career growth up to the highest scientific positions in the country.

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.

Important Dates for BARC Scientist Recruitment 2026

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.

Age Limit: 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.

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