BARC Recruitment through GATE 2025 for OCES/DGFS - Date, Admit Card, Slot Booking, Process

BARC Recruitment through GATE 2025 for OCES/DGFS - BARC Training School released the list of shortlisted students for the selection interview on April 8, 2025. The BARC list of shortlisted candidates is updated at barcocesexam.in. The direct link to check the BARC 2025 list of shortlisted candidates is also available below. The authority will open the portal to choose the BARC interview dates from April 17 to 24, 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be called for the interviews based on their chosen slots. Candidates can find detailed information about the BARC Recruitment through GATE exam in the below article.
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Candidates who have attempted the exam can check their GATE 2025 results from March 19, 2025. The GATE 2025 scorecard is available for download from March 28, 2025. The authority closed the portal for the upload of GATE scores for BARC recruitment on April 4, 2025 by 4 PM. The BARC OCES/DGFS 2025 portal for the upload of GATE 2025/2024 or 2023 scores was opened on April 1, 2025.

The authority issued the BARC OCES/DGFS exam 2025 admit card on February 25, 2025 onwards. Candidates can download their BARC OCES/DGFS exam 2025 admit card at barcocesexam.in. Moreover, candidates have to fulfil the other eligibility criteria for BARC OCES /DGFS recruitment through GATE 2025. The eligible candidates could fill the BARC OCES/DGFS application form on the website, barc.gov.in. The authority conducted the BARC OCES/DGFS exam for recruitment through GATE 2025 on March 8 & 9, 2025.

The authority conducted the allocation of online exam venue from February 12 to 20, 2025. The registration for the recruitment of Scientific Officers (Group-A post of Government of India) through its training programmes OCES 2025 and DGFS-2025 was also conducted from January 2 to February 5, 2025. The application form correction window was open from February 7 to 11, 2025.

Programmes Details

PSU Name: Bhabha Atomic Research Centre

Programmes:

1: Orientation Course for Engineering Graduates and Science Postgraduates (OCES-2025):

It is a one-year orientation course for engineering graduates and science post-graduates for 2025-2026. The authority will conduct the program at the five BARC training schools located in Mumbai, Kalpakkam, Indore, and Hyderabad.

2: DAE Graduate Fellowship Scheme for Engineering Graduates and Physics Postgraduates (DGFS-2025):

This is a two-year program where engineering graduates and physics postgraduates excelled in the selection interviews for the BARC Training Schools’ programs and independently secured admission for M. Tech. / M. Chem. Engg. in select Institutes and specializations as specified are paid a stipend and tuition fee to pursue an M. Tech. / M. Chem. Engg. degree while retaining their employment in DAE.

Important Dates of BARC Recruitment through GATE 2025

BARC Recruitment through GATE 2025 - Eligibility Criteria

The authorities have published the eligibility criteria for BARC recruitment through GATE 2025. Candidates can check detailed BARC recruitment 2025 through the GATE eligibility criteria below.

Eligibility Criteria for BARC Recruitment through GATE for OCES/DGFS 2025

What to keep ready before applying for BARC OCES/DGFS 2025?

• Photo: The image must be of 4.5 x 3.5 cm dimensions in jpg/jpeg format and the file size should not exceed 50KB

• Signature: The image must be of size 2 x 4.5 cm in jpg/jpeg format and the file size should not exceed 20KB.

How to Fill the Application Form for BARC Recruitment through GATE 2025 for OCES/DGFS:

The conducting body of BARC commenced the registration process for BARC recruitment through GATE 2025. Candidates can check the steps given below to know the steps to fill out the application form in simple steps. Candidates must not that they will be able to proceed to each stage from the home page. Editing of the stages could also be done till the final submission is made.

Step 1 - Registration: Candidates have to enter the following

• Applied Discipline (ie. Examination Discipline)

• Qualifying Degree

• Name

• Mother’s Name

• DOB

• Email ID

• Mobile number

• Login Id: check if the login ID is available

• Password: The password chosen must be 5 to 10 characters and a combination of letters, numbers and special characters

Activation: After registration, an OTP will be sent to the candidate’s registered mobile number and an activation link will be sent to the registered e-mail id. Candidates can activate their application either by clicking that link or by using the “Activate through OTP” option in the portal. The candidate can proceed further after the activation of the application.

Step 2 – Logging In and filling out the application form:

Personal Information: Candidates have to enter their details, address, and any such information that is required. They must also upload their signature and photograph as specified.

Academic Information: Candidates have to enter details of their Class 10th, and 12th, relevant degree details, and Additional Qualifications (if applicable).

Step 3 - Screening Information: Candidates will have to enter the channel which they wish to use i.e. GATE or Online entrance exam. Candidates will also have to choose the exam centres if they choose the online exam. Candidates who select GATE must upload their GATE scorecard along with their application form.

Step 4 - Payment: The application fees can be paid as per the given table online through net banking/debit card/credit card.

Application Fees and Age Limit Chart:

Note: Candidates who are exempted from paying fees could directly proceed to the Final Submission.

Step 5 - Final Submission:

Before making the final submission, candidates will have to check all the details and make any changes if they need to. The form cannot be edited once it is submitted. After submissions, a unique registration number will be generated. Candidates can view their application and print it too.

BARC Recruitment through GATE 2025 - Exam Pattern

Candidates must check the exam pattern for the BARC OCES / DGFS exam online. The exam pattern includes details such as the mode of the exam, type of question, number of questions, and more. The authority will conduct the entrance test for BARC recruitment through GATE 2025 as a computer-based test. The duration of the test is 120 minutes. Below is the detailed exam pattern for BARC OCES/DGFS exam 2025.

BARC Recruitment through GATE Exam Pattern

Syllabus for BARC online test for OCES/DGFS for Non-GATE students:

The syllabus for the Online Exam is specific to the Engineering discipline that a candidate has selected. The questions are intended to assess the basic understanding of subjects in the area of the Engineering/Science discipline selected by the candidate. Emphasis would be on the knowledge and problem-solving ability rather than on the memory of the candidate. General English, General Knowledge, Aptitude, etc are not assessed.

BARC Recruitment through GATE 2025 - Exam Centres for Online Test

Admit Card for BARC Online Test:

Candidates can download the BARC OCES/DGFES admit card 2025 after logging in using their login ID and password. Note that students will first have to book their slots as per specified dates. In addition to a printout of the admit card, candidates must also carry the following

• A valid photo identity card (such as passport/driving license/Aadhar/voter’s card/identity card issued by the candidate’s college etc), and,

• Original 10th (or equivalent) marks sheet.

• Candidates who have availed fee exemption under the category SC/ST/Dependents of Defence Personnel Killed in Action (DODPKIA)/Physically Challenged will be required to bring valid proof of category for verification at the test centre

Mock Test for BARC Online Test for OCES/DGFS: Link will be provided soon by BARC.

Selection Process for BARC Recruitment through GATE 2025:

• Candidates will be shortlisted based on their performance in GATE 2023/24/25 or the BARC Online test.

• Thereafter they will have to face a personal interview.

• They must attend the interview with all their testimonials in original along with a set of copies.

• Selection Interviews of short-listed candidates will be conducted in Mumbai (in all disciplines except Geology and Geophysics) and Hyderabad (in Geology and Geophysics).

• Outstation applicants will be paid two-way second-class sleeper train fare, from their registered residential address, by the shortest route or actual fare whichever is less.

• Candidates who clear the interview will be selected as “Scientific Officers”.

• Candidates can choose their interview slots by logging in.

Pay Scale and Grade

• Appointment in all the units shall be as a Scientific Officer 'C' (SO/C) in Level 10 - ₹ 56,100 of the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix

• Appointment will be at the beginning of the pay scale with OCES TSOs getting two or three increments depending on their performance during the OCES program and the DGFS Fellows# getting three or four increments depending on their performance in M. Tech. / M. Chem. Engg. and four-month Orientation Course for DGFS Fellows (OCDF).

• #DGFS Fellows whose performance in the M.Tech./M.Chem.Engg. and OCDF programs that are below a specified threshold will get zero increments.

• Monthly emoluments (with three increments) at the time of joining including Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and Transport Allowance at the present Mumbai rate, will be approximately ₹1,34,000.

• In addition, other Allowances such as Leave Travel Concession by air, every year up to the first eight years (subject to conditions) and once in two years thereafter, Children's Education Allowance, and Professional Update Allowance are also payable.

• A comprehensive Contributory Health Service Scheme or equivalent for employees and their dependent family members is also available at all DAE Units.

BARC Recruitment Through GATE 2025 - Cutoff

BARC cutoff is the minimum mark required to score by the candidates to pass the exam. Candidates scoring more than or equal to the cutoff shall be eligible to participate in BARC recruitment through the GATE 2025 selection process. The authorities will release the BARC cutoff on the official website. Until the official cutoff is released candidates can check the previous year cutoff.

GATE cutoff for BARC Recruitment 2021.

• Scientific Officer (Group-A post of Government of India)