BARC Exams

About BARC Exam

The BARC Exam is conducted by the BARC and every year they release the exam dates, fees, eligibility, and notification. BARC Recruitment 2021 Exam dates; Fees, Eligibility, and Notification have been released by the BARC in its official website. The exam is conducted online mode and is a golden opportunity for Engineering and Science students to be part of the most prestigious research center.

There are two levels of BARC Recruitment:

• Online exam
• Personal Interview

Application Fee

The application fee for the BARC Recruitment exam is Rs 500/- for General/OBC and the fee is exempted for SC/ST/Females/PH.

Every exam has certain eligibility criteria which the candidate needs to qualify for getting selected for various posts. Similarly, for BARC Recruitment there are certain BARC eligibility criteria. They are:

Educational Qualification

To qualify as a Medical/ Scientific Officer-D, candidates must hold an MD / M.S. / DNB, M.D.S. degree for the post of Medical/ Scientific Officer-D as per the discipline for which they are applying for.

To qualify as a Medical /Scientific Officer-C; the candidate has to have MBBS with one-year institutional experience where the mandatory internship will not be counted as experience.

To qualify as a Technical Officer-C, M.Sc., B.E., B. E. / B. Tech. with ≥ 60% marks or equivalent CGPA from a recognized University.

To apply for Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA & QC, code 32), the candidate must have successfully completed B.E. /B.Tech. /B.Sc. (Engineering)/5-year Integrated M.Tech. In Mechanical Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering with at least 60% aggregate marks in the qualifying degree.

for the candidate who is interested in Fast Reactor, Technology-E (FRT-E, code 31) must hold a degree B.E. /B.Tech./B.Sc. (Engineering)/5-year Integrated M.Tech. In Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering the candidate with at least 60% aggregate marks in the qualifying degree.

Those who apply for Fast Reactor Technology-M (FRT-M, code 30) must have done B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc.(Engineering)/5-year Integrated M.Tech.In Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering with at least 60% aggregate marks in the qualifying degree.

Age Limit

• Medical/ Scientific Officer/D: Minimum 18 Years and Maximum 40 Years.
• Medical /Scientific Officer-C: Minimum 18 Years and Maximum 35 Years.
• Technical Officer-C: Minimum 18 Years and Maximum NA
• PS: Age Relaxation will be applicable as per Govt. norms.

The BARC exam pattern has yet to be released, but it is expected to be the same as last year’s. We shall update the new syllabus, in case of any changes:

• The BARC Exam is organized in a similar way to the GATE Exam. We’ve compiled a list of key points about the BARC exam pattern.
• The exam will be conducted in online mode.
• Multiple-choice questions (objective type) will be asked.
• The Paper consists of a total of 100 Questions.
• The time duration of the exam will be 2 hours.
• Each question carries 3 marks.
• 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.

BARC 2021 Exam Syllabus 2021 would be specific to the subjects selected by the candidate appearing either for the Engineering or Science stream. The question paper will assess the candidate in the respective fields. But the exam will not test the candidate in general Knowledge, General English, and Quantitative Aptitude.

The candidates who will be appointed as a Medical/Scientific Officer and Technical Officer will be given the following salary depending upon the post.

The candidates who get selected after the BARC Recruitment screening test are called for the Interview at the board-specified location. After selection candidates should book their interview slot by logging into their account. The final list of Selected candidates for OCES/DGFS – 2021 (Scientific Officer) will be released shortly after the online screening test and interview.

Q.1 What is the BARC Recruitment?

ANS: The BARC Recruitment is the process of hiring qualified candidates for the various posts through online exams and personal interviews by the Bhabha Atomic Research Center. And every year they release the exam dates, fees, eligibility, and notification for the same. BARC Recruitment Exam dates; Fees, Eligibility, and Notification have been released by the BARC on its official website. the recruitment exam is an online exam that is a golden opportunity for Engineering and Science students to be part of the most prestigious research center.

Q.2 What are the two levels of the BARC Recruitment process?

ANS: In the BARC Recruitment process, there are two levels in which the candidate has to qualify. They are:

• Online exam
• Personal interview

Q.3 I have secured 59.99% in Graduation. Am I eligible for BARC Recruitment 2022?

ANS: Candidates having scored at least 60% in the final qualifying exam are only eligible. Candidates securing even the slightest of fewer marks are not eligible to apply. So according to the criteria you are not eligible to apply for BARC Recruitment.

Q.4 How will I know I have been shortlisted for further rounds of selection?

ANS: Candidates will be sent an intimation on their registered email ids. One can also visit official websites or can constantly follow other recruitment websites for updates.

Q.5 Are there any limits on the number of attempts in the BARC Exam?

ANS: No, there are no limits on the number of attempts in the BARC Exam. The candidates can apply for the exam any number of times, given that he or they fulfil the eligibility criteria. However, candidates need to keep check of their age to attempt BARC Exam.

Q.6 I have completed my M.Tech. am I eligible for BARC Recruitment?

ANS: Yes, you can apply for BARC Recruitment. Provide details of your M.Tech. under other additional qualifications while filling in academic background details.

Q.7 How will I know if my application is accepted?

ANS: Candidates will get an e-mail stating the application was submitted successfully after one has successfully filled the application form. Candidates can also log in to their accounts for checking the application status.

Q.8 I am in the final year of my Graduation and the result has not been declared. can I apply for BARC Recruitment?

ANS: Yes, candidates in the final year of their graduation are eligible to apply. However, they will have to submit the marksheet at the prescribed date given by BARC.

Q.9 Will any Travel allowances be paid for attending the BARC Online Exam?

ANS: No travel allowances will be reimbursed for attending the online exam. Candidates have to attend the online exam on their own expense.

Q.10 What educational criteria are required for the BARC Recruitment?

ANS:Like every recruitment exam, BARC recruitment has certain educational criteria required by the candidate. They are as follows:

Educational Qualification

To qualify as a Medical/ Scientific Officer-D, candidates must hold an MD / M.S. / DNB, M.D.S. degree for the post of Medical/ Scientific Officer-D as per the discipline for which they are applying.

To qualify as a Medical /Scientific Officer-C; the candidate should have MBBS Degree with one year of institutional experience where the mandatory internship will not be counted as experience.

To qualify as a Technical Officer-C, M.Sc., B.E., B. E. / B. Tech. with ≥ 60% marks or equivalent CGPA from a recognized University.

To apply for Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA & QC, code 32), the candidate must have successfully completed B.E. /B.Tech. /B.Sc. (Engineering)/5-year Integrated M.Tech. In Mechanical Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering with at least 60% aggregate marks in the qualifying degree.

The candidate who is into the Fast Reactor Technology-E (FRT-E, code 31) must hold a degree B.E. /B.Tech. /B.Sc. (Engineering)/5-year Integrated M.Tech. In Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering the candidate with at least 60% aggregate marks in the qualifying degree.

Those who apply for Fast Reactor Technology-M (FRT-M, code 30) must have done B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc.(Engineering)/5-year Integrated M.Tech. In Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering with at least 60% aggregate marks in the qualifying degree.

Q.11 What is the Exam pattern for the BARC recruitment exam?

ANS: The exam pattern for the BARC Recruitment is not out yet. However, the exam pattern is the same as last year. you can get the update of the exam pattern and new syllabus, in case of any changes from the official website.
The BARC Exam is similar to the GATE Exam. Here is a list of key points about the BARC exam pattern.

• The exam is online mode.
• Multiple-choice questions.
• The Paper consists of a total of 100 Questions.
• The time duration of the exam will be 2 hours.
• Each question carries 3 marks.
• 1 mark deduction for each incorrect answer.

Q.12 What are the Cut off marks for BARC Recruitment?

ANS: Candidates waiting for the official announcement by the organizing authorities about BARC Cut Off should be able to develop an idea beforehand so as to prepare themselves for the upcoming admission procedure.

Q.13 What is the syllabus of the BARC Recruitment exam?

ANS: BARC 2021 Exam Syllabus 2021 would be specific to the subjects selected by the candidate appearing either for the Engineering or Science stream. The question paper will assess the candidate in the respective fields. But the exam will not test the candidate in general Knowledge, General English, and Quantitative Aptitude.