Vacancy: Recruitment as Scientific Officers Through Training Programs
This article outlines the recruitment process for Scientific Officers in the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) through two training programs: the Orientation Course for Engineering Graduates and Science Postgraduates (OCES) and the DAE Graduate Fellowship Scheme for Engineering Graduates (DGFS).
Organization: Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) Training Schools.
Posts: Scientific Officers.
Training Programs: OCES-2025, DGFS-2025.
Basic Pay: ₹ 56,100/- (Level 10 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix).
Stipend (OCES/DGFS): ₹ 74,000/- per month.
barc scientific officer recruitment 2025 eligibility criteria
The following table outlines the eligible qualifying degrees and GATE paper requirements for various OCES/DGFS screening disciplines:
OCES/DGFS Screening Discipline Code | Discipline | Eligible Qualifying Degree | GATE Subject/Paper (Code) |
ME (21) | Mechanical Engineering | B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engineering)/5-year integrated M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering | Mechanical Engineering (ME) |
CH (22) | Chemical Engineering | B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engineering)/5-year integrated M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering, Electro-chemical Engg | Chemical Engineering (CH) |
MT (23) | Metallurgical Engineering | B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engineering)/5-year integrated M.Tech. in Metallurgy/Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering | Metallurgical Engineering (MT) |
EE (24) | Electrical Engineering | B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engineering)/5-year integrated M.Tech. in Electrical Engineering/Electrical & Electronics Engineering | Electrical Engineering (EE) |
EC (25) | Electronics Engineering | B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engineering)/5-year integrated M.Tech. in Electronics Engg, Electrical Engg, Electronics & Communication Engg | Electronics & Communication Engg. (EC) |
CS (26) | Computer Science | B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engineering)/5-year integrated M.Tech. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering | Computer Sc. & Information Technology (CS) |
IN (27) | Instrumentation Engg. | B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engineering)/5-year integrated M.Tech. in Instrumentation Engg, Instrumentation & Controls Engg | Instrumentation Engg. (IN) |
CE (28) | Civil Engineering | B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engineering)/5-year integrated M.Tech. in Civil Engineering | Civil Engineering (CE) |
PH (41) | Physics | M.Sc./Integrated M. Sc. in Physics (Physical Science)/Applied Physics | Physics (PH) |
CY (42) | Chemistry | M.Sc./Integrated M. Sc. in Chemistry | Chemistry (CY) |
BS (43) | Biosciences | M.Sc./Integrated M. Sc. in Biosciences, Life Sciences, Agriculture, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Genetics, Botany, Zoology, Plant Science, Plant Breeding, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Food Technology, Food Science, Animal Science, Biomedical Sciences, Bioinformatics/Computational Biology, Food Sc. & Technology, Plant Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, Nutrition Biology, Biophysics and Molecular Biology ; M. Tech in Food Science & Technology and BSMS in Bioscience B.E./B.Tech. /B.Sc. (Tech.) in Food Technology | Life Sciences (XL) or Biotechnology (BT) |
GE (45) | Geology | M.Sc. or equivalent M. Tech. in Geology, Applied Geology, Applied Geochemistry or 5 or 6-year integrated M. Tech. in Geological Technology | Geology & Geophysics (GG) |
OCES Training Schools and Orientation
Training School | Screening Disciplines | Orientation |
BARC, Mumbai | CE, CH, CS, EC, EE, IN, ME, MT, PH, CY, BS | Engineering Design, Development, Operation and Maintenance of Nuclear Reactors, Research in frontier areas of Basic Sciences and Engineering. |
AMD, Hyderabad | GE | Exploration Techniques for Uranium and other Atomic Minerals and related R&D activities. |
Age Limit for Scientific Officer Post
General Category: 26 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 29 years
SC/ST: 31 years
Dependents of those who died in the riots of 1984: 31 years
Domiciled in Kashmir Division (01/01/1980 to 31/12/1989): 31 years
Application Fee
Male applicants (General/OBC): ₹ 500/-
Women, Transgender, SC/ST, DODPKIA, and Physically Challenged: Exempted
Selection Process for Scientific Officer Recruitment
Screening: Based on Online Screening Examination or GATE Score.
Selection Interview: For shortlisted candidates.
M.Tech Specializations/Programmes for DGFS
Name of Dept./ Centre at the DGFS Institute | Relevant M.Tech Programme/Specialisation | Details of Qualifying Degree" (Discipline) | Admissible GATE Subjects & GATE Subject Code |
Mechanical Engineering (IITB), Mechanical Engineering (IITM) | Thermal & Fluids Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Design Engineering, Mechanical Design | B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. (Engg.) in Mechanical Engg. | Mechanical Engg. (ME) |
Applied Mechanics (IITM) | Computational and Experimental Mechanics | B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. (Engg.) in Mechanical Engg. | Mechanical Engg. (ME) |
Chemical Engineering (IITB, IITM) | Chemical Engineering | B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. (Engg.) in Chemical Engg. / Electro-chemical Engg | Chemical Engg. (CH) |
Metallurgical Engineering & Materials Science (IITB, Metallurgical Engineering & Materials Science (IITM) | Materials Science, Process Engineering, Corrosion Science & Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. (Engg.) in Metallurgy/ Metallurgical Engg./ Materials Engg./ Metallurgical & Materials Engg./ Materials Science & Engg./ Metallurgy & Materials Engg./ Metallurgy & Materials Science | Metallurgical Engg. (MT) |
Civil Engineering (IITB) | Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Technology & Management | B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. (Engg.) in Civil Engg. | Civil Engg. (CE) |
Civil Engineering (IITB) | Environmental Science & Engineering | B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. (Engg.) in Civil Engg. | Civil Engg. (CE) |
Electrical Engineering (IITB) | Integrated Circuit & Systems | B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. (Engg.) in Electrical Engg./Electrical & Electronics Engineering/ Electronics Engg./Electronics & Communication Engg. Electronics & Telecommunication Engg/ Electronics & Control Engg. /Electronics & Instrumentation Engg./ Instrumentation Engineering/ Instrumentation & Controls Engg././Electronic System Engg. | Electrical Engg. (EE)/ Electronics & communication Engg. (EC) / Engg. (IN) |
Electrical Engineering (IITM) | Electrical Engineering/ Electronics and Control / Electronics & communication | B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. (Engg.) in Electrical Engg./Electrical & Electronics Engineering/ Electronics Engg./Electronics & Communication Engg. Electronics & Telecommunication Engg/ Electronics & Control Engg. /Electronics & Instrumentation Engg./ Instrumentation Engineering/ Instrumentation & Controls Engg./Electronic System Engg. | Electrical Engg. (EE)/ Electronics & communication Engg. (EC)/ Instrumentation Engg. (IN) |
Interdisciplinary Group for System & Controls Engineering (IITB) | Instrumentation, Control | B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. (Engg.) in Instrumentation Engg | Instrumentation Engg. (IN) |
barc recruitment 2025 last date to apply
Event | Date (Tentative) |
Launching of Online Application Portal for OCES/DGFS-2025 | 2nd January 2025 |
Last Date for Online Application OCES/DGFS-2025 | 26th January 2025 |
Correction window for online application OCES/DGFS-2025 | 7th Feb.-11th Feb. 2025 |
Allocation of online exam Venue for the candidates who are eligible for Online Examination OCES/DGFS-2025 | 12th Feb. - 20th Feb. 2025 |
Online Exam | 8th & 9th March 2025 |
Candidates to upload their GATE-2025 score | 19th March - 24th March 2025 |
Display of List of candidates shortlisted for Interview | First week of April 2025 |
Availability based option on Online Application Portal to select Interview Slot | 17th April-24th April 2025 |
Selection Interviews | 19th May-13th June 2025 |
Display of List of Candidates finally selected for OCES-2025 | Last week of June 2025 |
Last Date for Selected OCES-2025 Candidates desirous of DGFS-2025 to give details of M.Tech. admission in a DGFS institute | 1st week of July 2025 |
Declaration of List of Applicants Selected for DGFS-2025 | 2nd week of July 2025 |
Pre-employment Medical Test | 24th July 31st July 2025 |
Commencement of OCES/DGFS-2025 | 1st August 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the OCES program?
The OCES program is a one-year orientation course for Engineering Graduates and Science Postgraduates conducted at BARC Training Schools. Successful completion leads to appointment as Scientific Officer in DAE units or the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board.
What is the DGFS program?
The DGFS program is a two-year fellowship scheme for Engineering Graduates pursuing M.Tech in specific specializations at DGFS Institutes. It includes stipend, tuition fee reimbursement, and project-related expenses. Placement is at BARC or IGCAR after completion.
How is the selection done?
The selection process involves screening based on either an Online Screening Examination or GATE score, followed by a Selection Interview. Final selection is based solely on the performance in the Selection Interview, subject to medical fitness.