Organization

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)
Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India

Programmes Offered

1. OCES-2026 – One-Year Orientation Course for Engineering Graduates & Science Postgraduates
2. DGFS-2026 – Two-Year DAE Graduate Fellowship Scheme for Engineering Graduates (M.Tech.)

Official Website: https://www.barcocesexam.in

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1️⃣ OCES-2026 (Orientation Course for Engineering Graduates & Science Postgraduates)

• Training Duration: 1 Year
• Training Location:
  • BARC Training School, Mumbai
  • AMD Training School, Hyderabad (for Geology & Geophysics)
• Post After Training:
  Scientific Officer (Group ‘A’ Gazetted Post) in:
  • BARC
  • IGCAR
  • Other DAE units
  • Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB)

Career Benefits

• Appointment as Scientific Officer
• Eligibility for Post-Graduate Diploma from HBNI
• Credits for M.Tech./Ph.D. (HBNI)
• Excellent career growth up to top scientific positions in DAE

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2️⃣ DGFS-2026 (DAE Graduate Fellowship Scheme)

• Duration: 2 Years (M.Tech.)
• Institutes:
  • IIT Bombay
  • IIT Madras
• Posting After Completion:
  • BARC or IGCAR

⚠️ Important:
Admission to M.Tech. does not guarantee DGFS selection. Final DGFS award is based on OCES Interview performance and DAE requirements.

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Eligible Disciplines (OCES / DGFS)

Engineering Disciplines

• Mechanical Engineering (ME)
• Chemical Engineering (CH)
• Metallurgical Engineering (MT)
• Electrical Engineering (EE)
• Electronics Engineering (EC)
• Computer Science Engineering (CS)
• Instrumentation Engineering (IN)
• Civil Engineering (CE)

Science Disciplines

• Physics (PH)
• Chemistry (CY)
• Biosciences (BS)
• Geology (GE)
• Geophysics (GP)

✔ Degrees with core branch + specialization are eligible
❌ Hybrid / interdisciplinary degrees are NOT eligible

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Age Limit (As on 1 August 2026)

Category	Maximum Age
General	26 years
OBC (NCL)	29 years
SC / ST	31 years
PwBD (≥40%)	As per Govt. norms
DOM Kashmir (1980–1989)	31 years
Minimum Age	18 years

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Application Fee

• ₹500 – Male candidates (General & OBC)
• No Fee for:
  • Women candidates
  • SC/ST
  • PwBD
  • Transgender candidates
  • DODPKIA candidates

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Selection Process

1. Online Examination OR GATE-2026 Score
2. Selection Interview
3. Medical Examination

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Important Dates (Tentative)

Event	Date
Online Application Start	22 Dec 2025
Last Date to Apply	28 Jan 2026
Correction Window	7–14 Feb 2026
Admit Card	15–20 Feb 2026
Online Exam	14–15 March 2026
GATE Score Upload	26 Mar – 2 Apr 2026
Interview Shortlist	2nd Week Apr 2026
Interviews	12 May – 12 June 2026
Final Result	Last Week June 2026
OCES Training Starts	31 July 2026

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Nationality

• Applicant must be an Indian citizen

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Special Notes

• Final-year students (2025-26) can apply
• Academic requirements must be completed before 31 July 2026
• NOC required for candidates working in Govt./PSU
• Selection authority decision is final
• Legal jurisdiction: Mumbai Courts only

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