About the organization:
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is India’s premier nuclear research and development institution, established to support the country’s atomic energy programme and advance science & technology in nuclear and related fields. It is founded in January 1954 as Atomic Energy Establishment, Trombay by Dr. Homi Jehangir Bhabha — the visionary behind India’s nuclear programme.
One-year Orientation Course for Engineering Graduates and Science Postgraduates (OCES) starting in August, 2026 will be conducted at BARC Training Schools situated at BARC, Mumbai and AMD, Hyderabad. On successful completion of the OCES programme , Trainee Scientific Officers (TSOs) will be appointed as Scientific Officers in one of the DAE units or Atomic Energy Regulatory Board.
Two-Year DAE Graduate Fellowship Scheme for Engineering Graduates (DGFS) for joining M.Tech. starting in July 2026, in DGFS Institutes and specializations (Table-3). On successful completion of DGFS programme, placement of DGFS fellows will be either at BARC or IGCAR .
| HIGHLIGHTS OF THE RECRUITMENT |
| Name Of the post : Mechanical/Electrical/ Instrumentation/ Computer science Engineer , Fellowship / Researcher . |
| Advertisement No. : OCES/DGFS-2026 |
| Post Date : 22.12.2025 |
| Number of vacancy : Multiple |
| IMPORTANT DATE OF THE RECRUITMENT |
|---|
| Opening date of online application : 22.12.2025 |
| Closing date of online application : 21.01.2026 |
| Last date of online application fee payment : 21.01.2026 |
| APPLICATION FEE | AGE LIMIT |
|---|---|
| ₹ 500/- ( only for male candidate ) Women candidates, transgender candidates, candidates belonging to SC/ST category, Dependents of Defense Personnel Killed in Action (DODPKIA) and physically challenged candidates are exempted from payment of Application Fee . | Minimum 18 years and maximum 26 years (General) , 29 years (OBC) , 31 Years ( SC/ST ) |
| QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE |
| Graduate/ Post graduate in Engineering / Post Graduate in Science |
| Department | TRAINING SCHEME of BARC TS |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | Mechanical Engineering |
| Applied Mechanics | Mechanical Engineering |
| Chemical Engineering | Chemical Engineering |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (IITB) | Metallurgical Engineering |
| Physics | Metallurgical Engineering |
| Civil Engineering | Civil Engineering |
| Environmental Science and Engineering | Civil Engineering |
| Electrical Engineering | Electrical / communication / Instrumentation Engineering |
| Interdisciplinary Group for System and Controls Engineering | Electrical / communication / Instrumentation Engineering |
| Computer Science and Engineering | Computer Sc. and Information Technology |
| Physics discipline | Physics or RSES |
| Chemistry discipline | Chemistry or RSES |
| Geology discipline | Geology |
| Geophysics discipline | Geophysics |
| HOW TO APPLY |
| First Read the Advertisement carefully to be sure about the eligibility. |
| Candidates are required to visit the website ‘https://www.barcocesexam.in’, in the period specified in the Table-4,for important updates and submit an online application by following the instructions therein. Candidates are advised to read the , Information Brochure’ and FAQ, provided on the online application portal, before filling the online application. |
| Candidates who have availed fee exemption are required to bring valid relevant proof for verification at the exam center . |
| Only Online Applications will be accepted . |
| IMPORTANT LINK |
BARC invites the applications for following two Programmes :
| BARC-2026 recruitment programme | CLICK HERE |
| OCES/DGFS-2026 recruitment programme | CLICK HERE |
| DDFS-2026 doctoral academic programme | CLICK HERE |
| Join our What’s app Channel | CLICK HERE |
• Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria for OCES/DGFS – 2026 programmes , including the DDFS-2026 programme, may apply for both separately & independently.
• Persons desirous to apply for the OCES / DGFS – 2026 programme may visit the website
https://www.barcocesexam.in from 22nd December 2025 onwards and follow the instructions therein.
