BARC

Bhaba Atomic Research Centre Online Exam 2017

BARC Online Examination: 20th – 26th March, 2017
DAE offers opportunities for a career in Research in frontier areas of Engineering and Science, Design and Development of Next Generation Reactors and associated. Advanced Technologies and State of the Art Manufacturing Facilities. It has expertise and comprehensive capability in all aspects of the nuclear fuel cycle technology supported by an excellent infrastructure and unique facilities like the Research Reactors, Charged Particle Accelerators, Ultra Short High Power Lasers etc. many of which are made available by DAE to the larger Indian scientific community through various national facilities operated by DAE at different locations across the country.
After successful completion of the Training program, the selected candidates,will be absorbed as Scientific Officer in Group-A Post of Government of India in the Pay Band-III INR 15600-39100 with Grade Pay INR 5400/- with additional increments. Total Emoluments, with three increments at the time of joining, will be approximately INR 58000 p.m., at the present Mumbai rate. In addition the officer would also be availing of other benefits such as L.T.C., medical facilities for the Officer and his/ her dependent family members, Professional Update. Allowance, Children’s Education Allowance and, after three years of service, Performance Related Incentive Scheme. Typical total emoluments, after three years, will be approximately INR 70,000 p.m. Scientific Officers in any of the units of DAE have ample opportunities for professional development and attractive career progression up to the highest echelons.
Trainee Scientific Officers who successfully complete the Training program and whose performance meets a minimum eligibility criterion may enroll for M.Tech./ M.Phil. in Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), a Deemed to be University. The Scientific Officers of DAE are also provided with an opportunity to pursue PhD under the aegis of HBNI any time during their professional career, provided their academic performance is above a specified threshold.

Other academic opportunities

A merit list created out of the Interview Marks during the present recruitment will be also used in the future to offer admission to PhD or Diploma in Radiological Physics programs of BARC under the aegis of HBNI in the academic year 2017-18. Ph.D. students will be paid a Fellowship/Stipend for the duration of their academic programme. No permanent employment with DAE is assured to such Research Fellows.

Eligibility

Qualifying Degrees and Other Academic Requirements for OCES/DGFS-2017
Candidates with a minimum of 60%* aggregate marks in the qualifying degree in any of the science disciplines mentioned in Table-1 , may apply. M. Sc. applicants, other than those with a 5-yr. integrated M. Sc, must have a minimum of 60%* aggregate marks at B.Sc. as well. Those wishing to be screened in on the basis of GATE must have a valid GATE Score in one of the eligible GATE disciplines, corresponding to the qualifying degree discipline of the applicant. Valid GATE score means score of GATE-2016 valid for GATE-2017/GATE-2018 or GATE-2017. Those having M. Sc (by research) or PhD are not eligible.*A minimum of 60% marks means the marks as per the ordinance of the respective university.
BS (Bioscience): M.Sc. in Agriculture, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Genetics, Botany, Zoology, Plant Science, Plant Breeding, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Food Technology, Animal Science, Life Sciences and Biosciences with a minimum of 60%* aggregate marks in M.Sc. as well as in B.Sc.; or B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Sc. (Tech) only in Food Technology with minimum of 60%* aggregate marks. M.Sc. applicants should have Physics or Chemistry or Biochemistry or Agriculture Chemistry at the B.Sc. stage or at subsidiary and / or ancillary level in case of five year integrated M.Sc. Applicants opting to be considered on the basis of a GATE Score should have a valid GATE-2016 or GATE-2017 Score in ‘Life Sciences’ or in ‘Biotechnology’. Those having M.Sc. with specialisation in subjects like Fisheries, Horticulture, Forestry, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Marine Biology and Home Science etc and B.E. / B.Tech. / M.Tech. in Biotechnology / Genetic Engineering are not eligible.

Selection Process

OCES-2017 (Scheme-I)
This is a one-year training program for Engineering Graduates (B.Tech /B.E. /B.Sc.-Engg/5 year Integrated M.Tech.) or Science Post Graduate (M.Sc.). The training program is conducted in the BARC Training Schools located at BARC, Mumbai / Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam / Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology, Indore / Nuclear Fuel Complex, Hyderabad / Atomic Minerals Directorate, Hyderabad.

DGFS-2017 (Scheme-II)
Under this scheme, Engineering Graduates (B.Tech /B.E. / B.Sc.-Engg) or Physics Post Graduates (M.Sc.) who have secured M.Tech. / M.Chem. Engg. admission in 2017 in one of the following institutes, in specified disciplines, will be offered a two-year DAE Graduate Fellowship.

IIT – Bombay, Delhi, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Madras, Guwahati, Roorkee and BHU – Varanasi
NIT – Rourkela
Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) – Mumbai
On successful completion of M.Tech. / M.Chem. Engg. program, the DGFS Fellow would join DAE as a Scientific Officer, with additional increments.

Important Dates

23rd January 2017: Launching of Online Application Portal for OCES/DGFS-2017
15th February 2017: Last date for Submission of Online Application through Website
2nd April 2017: Last date for candidates to upload their GATE score
20th – 26th March, 2017: Online Test
14th April, 2017: Display of List of candidates short-listed for Interview
17th – 20th April, 2017: Availability based option to select Interview Slot for qualified candidates
17th May – 16th June, 2017: Selection Interviews
4th July, 2017: Last Date for Selected OCES-2014 Candidates desirous of DGFS to give details of M.Tech/ M.Chem.Engg. admission in a DGFS institute
End of 2nd week July 2017: Declaration of List of Persons Selected for DGFS-2014

How to apply

A minimum of 60% aggregate (as per the ordinances of the respective university) in the qualifying degree is an essential eligibility requirement. Science post-graduate candidates are further required to have secured a minimum of 60% aggregate in B.Sc., to make them eligible. The eligible disciplines and degrees are as follows.

For Engineering Graduates: B.Tech./ B.E./ B.Sc.(Engg)/5 year Integrated M.Tech. in Mechanical, Chemical, Metallurgical, Civil, Electrical, Electronics, Computer, Instrumentation, Engineering Physics and Food Technology
For Science Post-Graduates: M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, Biosciences, Geophysics, Applied Geophysics and M.Sc. or equivalent M.Tech. in Geology, Applied Geology or Applied Geochemistry

To apply online, applicants should visit the BARC website and follow the instructions mentioned therein. Website will also provide additional detailed information on the present recruitment.

Examination Scheme

Nature of examination : Online
Examination duration: 2 Hours
Total questions: 100
Total Marks: 300
Type of questions: Multiple Choice Questions
Marking Scheme: Each correct answer fetches 3 marks, while each incorrect answer has a penalty of 1 mark (-1mark). No marks are awarded for questions not attempted. While the candidate can skip a question, the computer will not allow the candidate to choose more than one option as correct answer.

Syllabus

The syllabus for the Online Exam is specific to the Science discipline which a candidate has selected. The questions are intended to assess the basic understanding of subjects in the area of the 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.

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