The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) has officially released the OCES/DGFS Recruitment 2026 notification along with the exam schedule and admit card details . This recruitment is conducted to select Scientific Officers (Group-A) through the prestigious OCES (Orientation Course for Engineering Graduates and Science Postgraduates) and DGFS (DAE Graduate Fellowship Scheme) programs .
Candidates selected through this process will be appointed as Scientific Officers in BARC and other DAE units after successful completion of training .
BARC OCES/DGFS Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization Name | Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) |
| Recruitment Name | BARC OCES/DGFS Recruitment 2026 |
| Post Name | Scientific Officer (Group-A) |
| Programs | OCES-2026 & DGFS-2026 |
| Job Type | Central Government Job |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Online Exam + Interview |
| Official Website | Click here |
BARC is India ’ s premier nuclear research organization under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) .
BARC OCES/DGFS 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Application Start Date | 22 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 21 January 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 07 – 14 February 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 25 February 2026 |
| Online Exam Date | 14 – 15 March 2026 |
| Interview Schedule | May – June 2026 |
| Final Result Declaration | June 2026 |
| Training Commencement | 31 July 2026 |
Candidates must regularly check updates related to exam and interview schedules .
BARC OCES/DGFS Vacancy Details 2026
| Scheme | Post Name | Vacancies |
| OCES 2026 | Scientific Officer | Not Fixed |
| DGFS 2026 | Scientific Officer (Fellowship) | Not Fixed |
| Discipline-wise | Engineering / Science Streams | As per Requirement |
| Total Vacancies | — | Not Announced |
Exact discipline-wise vacancies are notified separately .
BARC OCES/DGFS 2026 – Educational Qualification
| Program | Qualification |
| OCES | BE / B.Tech / B.Sc (Engineering) / M.Sc in relevant discipline |
| DGFS | BE / B.Tech / M.Sc candidates sponsored for M.Tech / M.Chem |
Candidates must meet minimum percentage criteria as specified in the notification .
BARC OCES/DGFS Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit |
| General | 26 Years |
| OBC | 29 Years |
| SC / ST | 31 Years |
| Age Relaxation | As per government rules |
Age is calculated as per the cut-off date mentioned in the notification .
BARC OCES/DGFS 2026 – Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General / OBC | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | No Fee |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
BARC OCES/DGFS Salary & Stipend 2026
During Training
| Program | Stipend |
| OCES Trainees | ₹55,000 per month |
| DGFS Fellows | Fellowship + Tuition Fee Support |
After Training
| Post | Salary |
| Scientific Officer (Group-A) | Level-10 (₹56,100 basic + allowances) |
BARC OCES/DGFS Selection Process 2026
The selection process includes :
1. Online Examination
2. Interview
3. Medical Examination
4 . Training under OCES or DGFS
Final appointment is subject to successful completion of training .
How to Download BARC OCES/DGFS Admit Card 2026
- Visit the official BARC website
- Click on OCES/DGFS Admit Card link
- Login using application number and password
- Download and print the admit card
An admission card is mandatory for appearing in the exam .
BARC OCES/DGFS Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
| Description | Link |
| Apply Online | Apply now |
| Download Admit Card | Download here |
| Official Notification | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |
BARC OCES/DGFS Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. What is BARC OCES/DGFS Recruitment 2026 ?
It is a recruitment program to select Scientific Officers through training schemes .
Q2. When will the BARC OCES/DGFS exam be conducted ?
The exam is scheduled for February 2026 .
Q3. What is the salary after selection ?
Selected candidates get Level-10 pay (₹56,100 basic) after training .
Q4. Is a GATE score required ?
Selection is based on the BARC online exam , not the mandatory GATE score .
Q5. Is BARC a permanent government job ?
Yes , it is a permanent Central Government job after training .
