BARC OCES & DGFS Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Scientific Officer (Group-A) Posts

The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), through Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), has released the official notification for OCES/DGFS-2026 for recruitment of Scientific Officer ‘C’ posts. This recruitment is conducted through two training schemes—Orientation Course for Engineering Graduates and Science Postgraduates (OCES) and DAE Graduate Fellowship Scheme (DGFS). Eligible Engineering Graduates and Science Postgraduates can apply online from 22 December 2025 to 21 January 2026. Selection will be done through online examination or GATE score, followed by personal interview. After successful completion of training, candidates will be appointed as Scientific Officer ‘C’ (Group-A Gazette Officer) in various DAE units across India with excellent pay and benefits.

Authority - Central Government

Application Mode - Online

Job Type - Regular

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Posted On

17 Dec 2025, 04:59 pm

Total Posts

Not Notified

Organization

Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) – BARC Training Schools

Updated On

22 Dec 2025

🗓️ Important Dates

Notification Published: 22-12-2025
Application Start Date: 22-12-2025
Application Last Date: 21-01-2026
Correction Window: 07-02-2026 to 14-02-2026
Online Exam (CBT): March 2026
Interview: May–June 2026
Final Result: Last week of June 2026

💰 Application Fee

General / OBC (Male): ₹500
SC / ST / PwD / Female / Transgender: Exempted
Payment Mode: Online (SBI Payment Gateway)

🎯 Age Limit

Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age:
- General: 26 Years
- OBC (NCL): 29 Years
- SC/ST: 31 Years
- PwD: Additional 10 Years relaxation
Age Relaxation: As per Govt. rules

🎓 Qualification

Engineering Disciplines: B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc.(Engg.)/5-Year Integrated M.Tech with minimum 60% marks
Science Disciplines: M.Sc./Integrated M.Sc. with minimum 60% marks
GATE: Valid GATE-2024/2025/2026 score (for GATE screening mode)
Only regular full-time degrees are eligible