BARC OCES/DGFS 2026: Exam Date, Result, Syllabus, Salary, Cut Off
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BARC OCES/DGFS (Orientation Course for Engineering Graduates and Science Postgraduates / DAE Graduate Fellowship Scheme · Orientation Course for Engineering Graduates and Science Postgraduates (OCES) / DAE Graduate Fellowship Scheme (DGFS)) is conducted by Bhabha Atomic Research Centre. As of , applications for BARC OCES/DGFS 2026 closed on . Source: official notice on barc.gov.in.
DAE's flagship route to Scientific Officer 'C' (Level 10): engineering graduates and science postgraduates are screened by an online exam or GATE score, then selected by interview for a one-year paid OCES course at a BARC Training School (Mumbai or Hyderabad). DGFS lets selected engineers do an M.Tech at IIT Bombay or IIT Madras on DAE stipend first.
Applications closed 21 Jan 2026.
Based on: RE-2/2026 Re-engagement of Retired Employees of DAE & its constituent units for: [A] Performing various duties as… · 21 Sept 2026
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BARC OCES/DGFS Admit Card 2026
How to download the BARC OCES/DGFS admit card
- Confirm your participation and exam city through the link on barcocesexam.in when it opens.
- Log in at barcocesexam.in and download the admit card (hall ticket).
BARC OCES/DGFS Exam Date 2026
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Online application | 22 Dec – 21 Jan 2026 The portal notice says the application portal went live at 8 PM on 2 January 2026. PDF p.40 | Done |
| Correction window | 7 Feb – 14 Feb 2026 PDF p.40 | Done |
| Online exam (CBT) | 14 Mar – 15 Mar 2026 Tentative in the brochure. PDF p.40 | Done |
| Selection interviews | 12 May – 12 Jun 2026 Tentative in the brochure. PDF p.40 | Done |
| OCES-2026 training begins | 31 Jul 2026 PDF p.40 | Done |
BARC OCES/DGFS Result 2026 and result date
DV / Interview result declared 9 Jul 2026. MD Result of Walk-In-Interview for the post of PGRMO and Non-DNB JRD/SRD held on 09.07.2026 at BARC Hospital, Mumbai
Looking for an earlier result? BARC OCES/DGFS Result 2021 · Result 2020 · Result 2019
BARC OCES/DGFS Age Limit and Eligibility 2026
18–26 years on 1 Aug 2026
General category maximum 26 (born on or after 01.08.2000); minimum 18 for all, as on 01.08.2026.
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | up to 29 years |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | up to 31 years |
| Dependents of 1984 riot victims | up to 31 years |
| Domiciled in Kashmir Division 1980–1989 | up to 31 years |
| Persons with 40%+ disability | 10 years more in every category |
Qualification: Engineering: B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc.(Engg.)/5-year integrated M.Tech. in Mechanical, Chemical, Metallurgy, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, Instrumentation or Civil with at least 60% (CGPA 6.0). Science: M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, Biosciences, Geology or Geophysics with 60% in M.Sc. and B.Sc. (and subject conditions). Full-time regular degrees only; GATE 2024/2025/2026 score in the matching paper for the GATE route. Fee: ₹500 + bank charges for male General/OBC, Dep 1984 and Kashmir-domicile applicants; non-refundable. Exempted: women, transgender, SC/ST, DODPKIA and persons with 40%+ disability. PDF p.12
BARC OCES/DGFS Syllabus 2026 and Exam Pattern
Selection process: Screening: BARC online exam (CBT) or GATE score → Selection interview (Mumbai; Hyderabad for Geology/Geophysics) → Medical test → One-year OCES training (or DGFS M.Tech), then posting as Scientific Officer 'C'.
BARC OCES/DGFS Salary per Month
| Post | Pay level | Basic pay | Basic + DA 63% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific Officer 'C' after training (₹56,100 + increments; about ₹1,34,000 a month in Mumbai). Stipend in training ₹74,000 a month. | Level 10 | ₹56,100 | ₹91,443 |
BARC OCES/DGFS Cut Off by year
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BARC OCES/DGFS 2026: questions people ask
Is the BARC OCES/DGFS 2026 notification out?
Yes. The BARC OCES/DGFS 2026 notification is dated 21 Sept 2026 on barc.gov.in. Latest: Applications closed 21 Jan 2026.
When was the latest BARC OCES/DGFS Result released?
The latest BARC OCES/DGFS Result is dated 9 Jul 2026 on barc.gov.in: "MD Result of Walk-In-Interview for the post of PGRMO and Non-DNB JRD/SRD held on 09.07.2026 at BARC Hospital, Mumbai". Its official PDF is linked on this page.
What is the BARC OCES/DGFS salary per month?
BARC OCES/DGFS posts are at pay Level 10: entry basic pay ₹56,100 per month under the 7th CPC, plus DA, HRA and allowances.
What is the age limit for BARC OCES/DGFS?
18–26 years on 1 Aug 2026, as per the official notification. Relaxation: OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) up to 29 years, SC/ST up to 31 years, Dependents of 1984 riot victims up to 31 years, Domiciled in Kashmir Division 1980–1989 up to 31 years, Persons with 40%+ disability 10 years more in every category.
Where can I find previous BARC OCES/DGFS cut-offs?
BARC OCES/DGFS cut-offs from 2014 are listed by year on this page: 2 official documents, each linked to the PDF on barc.gov.in.
What is the full form of BARC OCES/DGFS?
BARC OCES/DGFS stands for Orientation Course for Engineering Graduates and Science Postgraduates / DAE Graduate Fellowship Scheme, conducted by Bhabha Atomic Research Centre.
What is the official website of BARC?
The only official website of BARC is barc.gov.in. Always apply and download there; other sites asking for money are not official.
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