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Engineering & TechnicalBARC OCES/DGFS
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
- Domain
- Engineering & Technical
- Level
- National
- Type
- Govt
- Application closes
- To be announced
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Overview
Conducting body
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
What you get
Scientific Officer through OCES training scheme / DGFS fellowship
Latest content cycle
2026
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Eligibility, pattern, syllabus, dates and official resources in one structured view.
EligibilityPending verification
Nationality
Applicant must be a citizen of India.
Exam patternPending verification
Qualification pathway
Clear each applicable stage in order
Final selection or admission still depends on the published cutoff or merit list and any applicable counselling, document, medical, preference and vacancy rules.
Selection sequence
- 1
Screening - BARC online examination (CBT) or GATE score
RequiredA candidate may choose one or both screening channels at the time of application. Where the GATE channel is chosen, the highest of the valid GATE-2024, GATE-2025 and GATE-2026 scores is considered. Travel Allowance is NOT paid for appearing in the online examination.
Online Examination Dates: 2026-03-15
- 2
Selection interview
RequiredFinal selection for the OCES/DGFS-2026 programme is based solely on performance in the selection interview. Shortlisted candidates are paid two-way normal AC-III tier train fare to attend.
Selection Interviews End: 2026-06-12
Paper and stage details
What each stage contains
Screening - BARC online examination (CBT) or GATE score
Computer Based Test in more than fifty cities across India, in each of the eight engineering disciplines (codes 21-28) and five science disciplines (codes 41, 42, 43, 45 and 46); alternatively, screening on the basis of a valid GATE-2024, GATE-2025 or GATE-2026 score in the applicable GATE paperQuestions
Not stated
Maximum marks
Not stated
Duration
Not stated
Selection interview
In-person interview of shortlisted candidates, conducted in Mumbai in all disciplinesQuestions
Not stated
Maximum marks
Not stated
Duration
Not stated
SyllabusPending verification
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Mechanical Engineering (ME)
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Chemical Engineering (CH)
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Metallurgical Engineering (MT)
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Electrical Engineering (EE)
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Electronics Engineering (EC)
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Computer Science Engineering (CS)
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Instrumentation Engineering (IN)
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Civil Engineering (CE)
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Physics discipline
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Chemistry discipline
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Biosciences discipline
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Geology discipline
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Geophysics discipline
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Important datesPending verification
2026 cycle
Latest confirmed cycle has concluded
Oces Course Commencement: 2026-07-31
Next examination date has not yet been published in StudyBddy's verified official record. The date above is historical—not an upcoming deadline.
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Oces Course Commencement
Completed2026-07-31
Pre Employment Medical Test End
Completed2026-07-30
Pre Employment Medical Test Start
Completed2026-07-20
Dgfs Mtech Admission Details Last Date
Completed2026-07-10
Conflicts
CompletedSection-4 of the brochure says confirmation of M.Tech. admission should be communicated by the first week of July 2026, while Table-4 gives 10 July 2026 as the last date. Both are recorded.
Conflicts
CompletedSection-3 of the brochure gives the probable period of selection interviews as May-June 2026 and says the final selected list will be displayed 'in last week of June, 2026', while Table-4 gives 12 May - 12 June 2026 for interviews and 22 June 2026 for the list. Both are recorded.
Selection Interviews End
Completed2026-06-12
Selection Interviews Start
Completed2026-05-12
Interview Slot Selection End
Completed2026-04-26
Interview Slot Selection Start
Completed2026-04-20
Gate2026 Score Upload End
Completed2026-04-02
Gate2026 Score Upload Start
Completed2026-03-27
Online Examination Dates
Completed2026-03-15
Online Examination Dates
Completed2026-03-14
Exam Venue Allocation Alternate
Completed2026-03-03
Admit Card Alternate
Completed2026-03-03
Exam Venue Allocation End
Completed2026-02-28
Admit Card From
Completed2026-02-28
Exam Venue Allocation Start
Completed2026-02-25
Correction Window End
Completed2026-02-14
Correction Window Start
Completed2026-02-07
Last Date For Registration
Completed2026-01-31
Job profile & salaryPending verification
Posting
Successful TSOs are posted as Scientific Officer 'C' in one of the DAE units on the basis of DAE's requirements and the TSO's merit at the end of the OCES programme. A small number of successful TSOs may also be posted in the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB).
Bond
Selected candidates for DGFS-2026 must execute an agreement and a Personal Indemnity Bond to serve DAE for at least three years after completion of training. No third-party surety is required.
| Post | Stage | Stipend Per Month INR | One Time Book Allowance INR | Duration Months | Contingency Grant Per Annum INR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trainee Scientific Officer (TSO), OCES-2026 | During the one-year training programme | 74000 | 30000 | Not stated | Not stated |
| DGFS Fellow, DGFS-2026 | During the two-year M.Tech. | 74000 | Not stated | 24 | 60000 |
| Scientific Officer 'C' (SO/C) | On absorption in DAE after successful completion | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
CutoffsNot loaded
Previous-year papersPending verification
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Official & trusted free resourcesPending verification
| Title | Url | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Information Brochure for OCES/DGFS-2026 (PDF) | Open ↗ | Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Department of Atomic Energy |
| OCES/DGFS Online application portal | Open ↗ | Bhabha Atomic Research Centre |
| BARC Careers - Scientific Officers (OCES, DGFS, KSKRA) | Open ↗ | Bhabha Atomic Research Centre |
| Information Brochure for DDFS-2026 (PDF) - the companion doctoral programme sharing the same CBT | Open ↗ | Bhabha Atomic Research Centre |
How to applyPending verification
- 1Read the Information Brochure for the relevant programme before applying. Applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria in Section-4 need not apply.
- 2Register and fill the online application on the OCES/DGFS portal at https://www.barcocesexam.in while it is open. For OCES/DGFS-2026 the portal carried a notice saying the application portal for the OCES/DGFS-2026 recruitment programme and the DDFS-2026 doctoral academic programme would be live at 20:00 hrs on 2nd January 2026.
- 3Choose one or both screening channels - the BARC online examination (CBT) and/or the GATE score channel. The brochure advises choosing both to maximise the chance of being shortlisted.
- 4If opting for the CBT, give exam city preferences. A candidate applying for both OCES/DGFS-2026 and DDFS-2026 must select the same set of city preferences in both applications, because the CBT is common to the two programmes.
- 5If opting for the GATE channel with a GATE-2026 score, upload the GATE-2026 score in the window BARC opens after the GATE results are declared (27 March - 2 April 2026 for this cycle).
- 6Pay the non-refundable application fee of Rs. 500 online where applicable; exempt candidates skip this step and instead bring valid category proof to the exam centre.
- 7Use the correction window if any detail needs changing (7-14 February 2026 for this cycle).
- 8Download the admit card when released and appear for the CBT at the allotted centre with a printed admit card and an original photo ID.
- 9Shortlisted candidates choose an interview slot on the portal, subject to availability, and attend the selection interview in Mumbai.
FAQsPending verification
Do I have to sit the BARC exam, or can I use my GATE score?
Either. Screening for the selection interview runs on two alternative channels: the BARC online examination (CBT), or a valid GATE-2024, GATE-2025 or GATE-2026 score in the GATE paper that matches your qualifying degree discipline. You may opt for one or both, and the brochure advises opting for both because the GATE cut-off is finalised only after the BARC exam is over. Where the GATE channel is used, the highest of your valid GATE scores is considered.
What is the BARC online exam pattern?
100 objective multiple-choice questions with one correct answer each, designed to be answerable in 120 minutes. Each correct answer fetches 3 marks and each wrong answer costs 1 mark; unattempted questions score nothing. The paper is in English only, an on-screen calculator is provided, and physical calculators and log tables are barred.
What is the syllabus?
There is no common syllabus. The paper is specific to the discipline you select - at B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc.(Engineering) level for the eight engineering disciplines and at M.Sc. level for the five science disciplines. General English, General Knowledge and Aptitude are not assessed.
What do I get paid?
OCES Trainee Scientific Officers are paid a stipend of Rs. 74,000 per month during the one-year training plus a one-time book allowance of Rs. 30,000. DGFS fellows are paid Rs. 74,000 per month for two years with M.Tech. tuition fee reimbursed, a contingency grant of Rs. 60,000 per annum for 2 years and additional BRNS funding up to Rs. 4,00,000. On absorption you join as Scientific Officer 'C' in Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix starting at Rs. 56,100, with approximately Rs. 1,34,000 monthly emoluments (with three increments) at the Mumbai rate including DA, HRA and Transport Allowance.
Is the OCES/DGFS-2026 cycle still open?
No. Registration closed on 31 January 2026, the online examination was held on 14 and 15 March 2026, selection interviews ran from 12 May to 12 June 2026, and the OCES-2026 course commenced on 31 July 2026. As of 3 August 2026 BARC had not published a notification for the 2027 cycle on barcocesexam.in.
How old can I be?
As on 1 August 2026 the maximum age was 26 years for General, 29 for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and 31 for SC/ST, dependents of those who died in the 1984 riots, and persons domiciled in the Kashmir Division of J&K between 01/01/1980 and 31/12/1989. Physically challenged persons of all categories get a 10-year relaxation. The minimum age is 18.
Final eligibility and dates are always subject to the latest official notification. Content marked “Pending verification” is not presented as verified advice.