BARC OCES DGFS 2024: Application (Out), Dates

BARC OCES DGFS 2024 – The BARC recruitment authority invites application form for the post of OCES/DGFS Scientific Officers posts.

The selection process includes the screening test and an Interview round.

Check full details on BARC OCES DGFS 2024 like the eligibility, vacancy, syllabus, exam pattern etc. below here.

Latest –

• (30/12/2023) Application started for BARC OCES/ DGFS 2024

BARC OCES DGFS Programs

BARC Training Schools provide two Training Schemes to deserving candidates ambitious of pursuing a rewarding career in Nuclear Science, Engineering and Technology and

a. who would relish challenges in frontier areas of Science & Technology,

b. who would like to be part of an expanding program of Nuclear Power / Research Reactors, Accelerators and Nuclear Fuel Cycle Technologies, and

c. who would enjoy pursuing innovative research in frontier areas of Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biosciences and Geology.

They are called Orientation Course for Engineering Graduates and Science Postgraduates (OCES) and DAE Graduate Fellowship Scheme for Engineering Graduates (DGFS) respectively.

Successful completion of the Training Schemes guarantees employment as Scientific Officer “C‟ in one of the DAE units or Atomic Energy Regulatory Board with attractive career progression opportunities up to the highest echelons.

BARC OCES Program

• One Year Orientation Course for Engineering Graduates and Science Postgraduates for the year 2024-2025 (OCES-2024) will be conducted at the five BARC Training Schools situated at Mumbai, Kalpakkam, Indore and Hyderabad.
• Tables-1a & 1b list Eligible Disciplines for the OCES 2024 programme. Table-2 lists the Eligible Disciplines and Orientation of the Training Programme at each of the Training Schools.
• A Trainee Scientific Officer (TSO), who scores a minimum of 50% aggregate marks on completion of the Training Programme, is declared to have passed the course successfully. Successful TSOs will be posted as Scientific Officers in one of the following DAE units:
  • a) Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai,
  • b) Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam,
  • c) Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT), Indore,
  • d) Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC), Kolkata,
  • e) Heavy Water Board (HWB), Mumbai,
  • f) Nuclear Fuel Complex (NFC), Hyderabad,
  • g) Board of Radiation and Isotope Technology (BRIT), Mumbai,
  • h) Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL), Mumbai,
  • i) Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Ltd (BHAVINI), Kalpakkam,
  • j) Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration & Research (AMD), Hyderabad,
  • k) Uranium Corporation of India Ltd (UCIL), Jaduguda,
  • l) Directorate of Construction, Services and Estate Management (DCS&EM), Mumbai*
  • *These units have their Head Office at the indicated locations. Placement can be at the Head Office or at other facilities of these units located in different parts of India.
• Allocation of a successful OCES TSO to a DAE unit is carried out based on the needs of DAE’s programmes and the TSO’s performance in the OCES programme.
• DAE reserves the right to place TSOs in any of its other units also or the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB).
• Trainee Scientific Officers in Engineering disciplines who successfully complete the Training Programme and whose performance meets a minimum eligibility criterion are allowed to enroll for M.Tech. in Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), a Deemed to be University. Those not desirous of pursuing M.Tech. are entitled to a Post-Graduate Diploma of HBNI provided their academic performance is above a specified threshold.

BARC DGFS Program

• DGFS: Two-Year DAE Graduate Fellowship Scheme for Engineering Graduates for the years 2024-2026 (DGFS-2024).
• Under this scheme, Engineering Graduates who have excelled in the Selection Interviews for the BARC Training Schools’ programmes and who have also independently secured admission for M. Tech. in select Institutes and specializations as listed in Table-3, in the same academic year in which they are selected for OCES are paid stipend and tuition fee to pursue a M. Tech. degree while retaining their employment in DAE.
• After successful completion of one-year course work at the DGFS Institute, Fellows undertake project work, which is assigned by DAE and supervised jointly by a DAE guide and the Institute guide.
• On successful completion of M. Tech. DGFS Fellows are posted as Scientific Officers in DAE. Appointment in DAE units shall be as a Group “A” Gazetted Officer of the Government of India
• On joining, they are required to first undertake a four-month Orientation Course for DGFS Fellows (OCDF) at the BARC Training School, Mumbai.
• The placement** of the DGFS Fellows on successful completion of DGFS programme will only be at BARC (in case of Fellows who complete their M.Tech. at IIT Bombay) and IGCAR (in case of Fellows who complete their M. Tech. at IIT Madras).
• **Placement can be at any of the BARC facilities located in different parts of India. Allocation of a DGFS Fellow to a DAE unit is done at the beginning of the M. Tech. programme based on the needs of DAE’s programmes and their Selection Interview merit.

Other Opportunities

Candidates applying for OCES/DGFS-2024 may be considered for direct recruitment in Institute for Plasma Research (IPR). Such candidates will be governed by stipendiary norms of Institute of Plasma Research (IPR), and terms and service conditions of Institute of Plasma Research (IPR), Gandhinagar on absorption.

Stipend and Allowances during Training

• OCES TSOs are paid a stipend of ₹ 55,000 per month during the period of their Training and a one- time book allowance of ₹ 18,000. DGFS Fellows are paid a stipend of ₹ 55,000 per month for two years and reimbursed the tuition fee for M.Tech. and are additionally paid a one-time Contingency Grant of ₹ 40,000 per annum for 2 years to meet M.Tech. project related expenses.
• Boarding and Lodging in DAE Hostel is mandatory for OCES TSOs during the Training period. Boarding and lodging in DGFS Institute hostel is mandatory for DGFS Fellows during M. Tech. programme.
• Selected candidates are required to execute an agreement and a Personal Indemnity Bond to serve DAE for at least three years after completion of Training. Indemnity Bond would consist of stipend, tuition fees paid to DGFS institute and contingency grant along with additional funding up to a sum of ₹ 4,00,000 under the BRNS Fast Track Project scheme to purchase equipment/consumables deemed necessary for completion of M.Tech. project, as per actual paid. No third-party surety is required.

Grade And Pay Scale

• Appointment in all the units shall be as a Scientific Officer “C‟ (SO/C) in the 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 programme and the DGFS Fellows# getting three or four increments depending on their performance in M. Tech. and four-month Orientation Course for DGFS Fellows (OCDF). #DGFS Fellows whose performance in the M.Tech. and OCDF programmes is 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 ₹ 1,20,000.
• In addition, other Allowances such as Leave Travel Concession by air, every year up to first eight years (subject to conditions) and once in two years thereafter, Children’s Education Allowance Professional Update Allowance and Performance Related Incentive scheme (PRIS) as per Government norms subject to approval and revised time to time, 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 OCES DGFS 2024 Important Dates

Eligible Disciplines

Eligible Qualifying degree for OCES screening Discipline (Engineering) (Tables 1a)

Note- FRT-E – Fast Reactor Technology-E; FRT-M – Fast Reactor Technology-M; QA&QC– Quality Assurance & Quality Control; RSES-Radiological Safety & Environmental Science

Eligible Disciplines ( Science)(Table 1b)

Note: RSES-Radiological Safety & Environmental Science. Candidate can apply for only one OCES screening discipline.

DGFS: Admissible Disciplines, M. Tech. Specializations and DGFS Institutes (Table-3)

Eligibility Criteria

A. Qualifying Degrees and Other Academic Requirements for OCES/DGFS-2024:

For Engineering Disciplines [Exam Discipline Codes ME (21), CH (22), MT(23), EE(24), EC(25), CS(26), IN(27), CE(28)] as per Table-1a:

1. B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc (Engineering) / 5-year Integrated M.Tech. with a minimum of 60%* aggregate marks (or minimum of 6.0 CGPA on a scale of 10 or equivalent) in one of the above mentioned nine engineering disciplines mentioned in Table1a.
2. Applicants opting to be considered on the basis of a GATE Score must have GATE-2022 and/or GATE-2023 and/or GATE-2024 Score in the same GATE paper/subject as the qualifying degree discipline. The applicable GATE paper / subjects are listed in Table-1a.
3. Those having qualifying degree in branches like Aerospace, Automobile, Automotive, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical & Automation Engineering, Industrial Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mining Machinery Engg., Industrial Metallurgy Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Ceramics Engineering, Architecture Engineering, Geology Engineering, Mining Engineering, Marine Engineering, Bio-Medical Electronics/ Instruments Engineering, Communication Engineering, Information Technology, Mechatronics Engineering, Dyes & Dye Intermediates, Electrochemical Engineering, Energy Systems, Chemical Engineering with specialization in Refining & Petrochemicals, Chemical Technology with specialization in petrochemicals, Chemical Technology, Biochemical Engineering, Oils & Fats Engineering, Paints & Varnishes Engineering, Refining & Petrochemicals Engineering, Petrochemicals Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Paper Engineering, Sugar Technology, Textiles Engineering, Computer Science & System Engineering, Master of Computer Applications, Control Engineering, Power Engineering, Power Plant Engineering, Software Engineering, Electronics & Computer Engineering, Information Science/ Technology, Biomedical Electronics Engineering, Biomedical Instrumentation Engineering, Chemical Science & Technology, Chemical Technology, Biochemical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Science Engineering, Structural Engineering, Biotechnology and Biochemical Engg., M.E. in CAD/ CAM, M.Sc in Computer Science, M.Sc in Computer Applications (MCA), B.Sc Computer Science, B.Sc. Electronics, M.Sc Electronics, BSMS programme in Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences, BS in Chemical Engineering, Mechatronics, BSMS in Electrical & Computer Engg. BSMS(3 +2 yrs) programme in Electronics etc., are NOT eligible.

b) For Physics Discipline (Exam Discipline Code PH (41)) (Table-1b)

1. M.Sc or Integrated M. Sc. in Physics / Applied Physics with specialization in Nuclear Physics, Solid State physics, Condensed matter physics, atomic and molecular physics, Particle/ high Energy physics with Physics and Mathematics at B.Sc. / BE / B. Tech./ B.Sc. (Engg.) or at subsidiary and/or ancillary level in case of 5-year integrated M.Sc. or B.E./ B.Tech. / B. Sc. (Engg.) / Integrated M.Tech in “Engineering Physics” with a minimum of 60%* aggregate marks (or minimum of 6.0 CGPA on a scale of 10 or equivalent) in the qualifying degree.
2. M. Sc. or Integrated M. Sc. candidates (other than those applying with a 5- year integrated M. Sc. degree) must additionally have a minimum of 60%* aggregate marks (or minimum of 6.0 CGPA on a scale of 10 or equivalent) in B. Sc / B.E. / B. Tech. / B. Sc. (Engg.).
3. Physics postgraduate applicants opting to be considered on the basis of a GATE Score should have GATE-2022, GATE-2023 or GATE-2024 score in “Physics‟ GATE paper.
4. Applicants having B.E./ B. Tech / B. Sc (Engg.) in “Engineering Physics‟ as qualifying degree can apply on the basis of GATE-2022 and/or GATE-2023 and/or GATE-2024 score either in “Physics‟ or in “Engineering Sciences‟ GATE paper
5. Those having M.Sc. with specialization in Nanoscience & Technology, Medical Physics, Chemical Physics., Astronomy, Geophysics, M. Tech. in physics (Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology) etc. are NOT eligible.

c) For Chemistry Discipline (Exam Discipline Code CY (42)) (Table-1b)

1. M.Sc or Integrated M. Sc. in Chemistry, Physical chemistry, Organic chemistry, Inorganic chemistry, and Analytical chemistry with Physics up to B.Sc. or up to subsidiary and / or ancillary level in case of 5-year integrated M.Sc and Mathematics at Std. XII or at B.Sc or at subsidiary and / or ancillary level in case of 5-year integrated M.Sc, with a minimum of 60%* (or minimum of 6.0 CGPA on a scale of 10 or equivalent) aggregate marks in M.Sc.
2. All candidates (other than those applying with a 5-year integrated M.Sc degree) must additionally have a minimum of 60%* aggregate marks (or minimum of 6.0 CGPA on a scale of 10 or equivalent) in B.Sc.
3. Applicants opting to be considered on the basis of a GATE Score should have GATE-2022 and/or GATE-2023 and/or GATE-2024 Score in “Chemistry‟ GATE paper
4. M.Sc or Integrated M. Sc. in Nanoscience / Nanotechnology Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Textile chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Petroleum Chemistry, Nanoscience, Nanotechnology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Chemical Science & Technology, Applied Natural Science, Chemistry (with specialisation in applied chemistry), M. Sc in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, M. Pharm. in Pharmaceutical Analysis, etc. are NOT eligible.

d) For Bioscience Discipline (Exam Discipline code 43) (Table-1b)

1. M.Sc. or Integrated M. Sc. in Biosciences, Life Sciences, Agriculture, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Genetics, Botany, Zoology, Plant Science, Plant Breeding, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Food Technology, Food Science, , Animal Science, Biomedical Sciences, Bioinformatics /Computational Biology and BSMS in Biosciences with a minimum of 60%* aggregate marks (or minimum of 6.0 CGPA on a scale of 10 or equivalent) in M.Sc. as well as in B.Sc. (except for 5-year integrated M.Sc.); or B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Sc. (Tech) only in Food Technology with minimum of 60%* aggregate marks (or minimum of 6.0 CGPA on a scale of 10 or equivalent).
2. M.Sc. applicants should have studied one out of Physics or Chemistry or Biochemistry or Agriculture Chemistry as a subject at the B.Sc. stage or at subsidiary and / or ancillary level in case of 5- year integrated M.Sc.
3. Applicants opting to be considered on the basis of a GATE Score should have GATE-2022 and/or GATE-2023 and/or GATE-2024 Score in “Life Sciences‟ or in “Biotechnology‟.
4. Those having M.Sc. with specialization in subjects like Fisheries, Horticulture, Forestry, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Marine Biology, Bio-analytical Sciences, Home Science, Plant Molecular Biology & Biotechnology Nutrition Biology, Environmental Science, Bio-analytical Sciences, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Agriculture with specialization in Environmental Science, Climate Science, Virology, Agricultural Entomology etc. and B.E. / B.Tech. / B. Sc.(Tech) in Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Food Process Engineering, B. Sc. in Biotechnology, M. Tech. in Food Science & Technology etc. are NOT eligible.

e) For Geology Discipline (Exam Code 45) (Table-1b)

1. M.Sc or equivalent M.Tech in Geology, Applied Geology, Applied Geochemistry with Geology at B.Sc or upto subsidiary and / or ancillary level in case of 5 or 6-year integrated M.Sc or 5 or 6 year integrated M.Tech. in Geological Technology.
2. Eligible candidates must have two subjects out of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry up to B.Sc or at subsidiary and/or ancillary level in case of 5 or 6- year integrated M.Sc/5-year integrated M.Tech., with a minimum of 60%* aggregate marks (or minimum of 6.0 CGPA on a scale of 10 or equivalent) in M.Sc/M.Tech.
3. All eligible candidates (other than those applying with a 5-year integrated M.Sc / M.Tech. degree) must have a minimum of 60%* aggregate marks (or minimum of 6.0 CGPA on a scale of 10 or equivalent) in B. Sc. also
4. Additionally, eligible candidates must have passed Mathematics in Std. XII.
5. All applicants opting to be considered on the basis of a GATE Score should GATE2022 and/or GATE-2023 and/or GATE-2024 Score in GATE Paper/subject “Geology & Geophysics”.
6. Those having B.Tech in Geology, Mining Engg., M.Sc. in Geo-informatics, Environmental Science with specialization in Remote sensing and GIS etc. are NOT eligible.

j) Only regular M.Sc. degree is eligible. Those having M.Sc. (by research), M.Sc.( distant education), MSc. (part time) are not eligible.

*A minimum of 60% aggregate marks (or minimum of 6.0 CGPA# on the scale of 10.0 or equivalent) means the marks as per the ordinances of the respective university. Applicants, who have been awarded with LETTER grades, should convert into percentage as per the ordinances of the respective university. #Coversion of CGPA marks to the percentage should be as per the ordinances of the respective university, if available.

B. Admission to DGFS

1. i. Candidates having a qualifying degree in Mechanical Engineering., Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, Electrical Engineering Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, Instrumentation Engineering & Civil Engineering. and who meet the corresponding eligibility criteria listed above are eligible to apply for DGFS provided they are selected for OCES-2024 and additionally secure admission for M.Tech. starting in the academic year 2024-25 in one of the selected DGFS Institutes and in specializations listed in Table-3.
2. Confirmation of M.Tech. admission should be communicated by 14th July 2024.
3. Securing admission in one of the valid M. Tech. specializations at one of the DGFS Institutes along with selection for OCES, make candidate eligible for DGFS program and DGFS Fellowship will be awarded as per the needs of DAE programmes and only to the most meritorious candidates as per Selection Interview performance.

C. Age Limit (Age as on August 1, 2024):

• General Category – 26 years,
• OBC-29 years,
• SC/ST–31 years,
• Dependents of those who died in the riots of 1984 (Dep1984) -31 years,
• Persons domiciled in Kashmir Division of Jammu & Kashmir State from 01/01/1980 to 31/12/1989 (Domicile of Kashmir) –31 years,
• Physically Challenged persons of all categories are eligible for age relaxation of 10 years. Physical disability with more than 40% disability may be permitted a scribe.
• The minimum age limit for all the applicants is 18 years as on August 1, 2024.

D. Nationality

• Applicant must be a citizen of India.

E. No Objection Certificate (NOC) for Working Applicants

• Applicants working in Central or State Governments or their Units / PSUs / Aided Institutes should produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their organization at the time of Selection Interview, failing which they may not be interviewed.

F. Application Fee

• A non-refundable Application Fee of ₹500 is chargeable from the male applicants belonging to General and OBC categories, Dependents of those who died in the riots of 1984 (Dep 1984), Persons domiciled in Kashmir Division of Jammu & Kashmir State from 01/01/1980 to 31/12/1989 (Dom Kashmir).
• Woman candidates, candidates belonging to SC/ST, candidates belonging to transgender, Dependents of Defence Personnel Killed in Action (DODPKIA) and Physically Challenged candidates are exempted from payment of Application Fee.

Candidates awaiting final results and / or appearing in qualifying exam in academic year 2023-2024 or for GATE-2024 may also apply.

If selected, candidates who are eligible in all other respects but are graduating in the academic year 2023-24 and awaiting final results will be allowed to commence training course work. However, retention of these candidates in the OCES or DGFS programmes is subject to the mark-sheet of their final result, which meets the eligibility requirements of the OCES/ DGFS-2024 programme, being submitted by December 31, 2024 in case of OCES TSOs and as per the requirement of the concerned DGFS Institutes in the case of DGFS Fellows. It may also be noted that all the academic requirement for the award of qualifying degree must be completed before 31st July 2024. All the candidates whose final result is awaited need to bring the certificate issued by competent authority about their completion of academic requirement for the award of qualifying degree on the date of joining of training programme.

Selection Process

Selection to OCES/DGFS-2024 is a two-step process: Screening to short-list candidates followed by Selection Interviews of the short-listed candidates.

There is a separate two stage selection process ( 1. screening- on the basis of online exam/ GATE Score/ CBS or NISER CGPA score & 2. Selection Interview) for each of the Exam disciplines.

The Table-1a and Table-1b contains exam disciplines and details of allowable qualifying degree & allowable GATE paper/subject along with training scheme/schemes which may be allotted to selected candidates.

Screening for Selection Interviews

Screening for Selection Interviews is based on three alternative methods:

1) On the basis of Online Examination

• Online Examination will be conducted in March, 2024 in each of the eight Engineering disciplines (OCES discipline Codes 21 – 28) and four Science disciplines (OCES discipline Codes 41, 42, 43 and 45) in more than forty cities spread across India.
• Travel Allowance is not paid for appearing in Online Examination.
• Candidates who register for the Online Examination will be allotted to to one of the preferred examination centre chosen by them. A link will be provided to all the valid registered candidates to confirm their participation in online exam. Once they confirm their participation the allotment will be done on first come, first served basis.
• All candidates appearing for the BARC Online Examination will be awarded a BARC Online Examination Score. Candidates will be screened in for Selection Interview on the basis of Online Examination Score.

2) On the basis of GATE Score

• Candidates will be screened in for Selection Interview on the basis of a valid GATE 2023 or GATE-2024 score in the applicable GATE subject.

3) On the basis of CGPA score of CBS/ NISER

• Students graduated/graduating with a Master’s Degree in Physics, Chemistry & Biosciences from University of Mumbai – Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (CBS) and National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar in the academic year 2022-2023 / 2023-2024, and whose Cumulative Grade Performance Average (CGPA) is greater than or equal to 7.5 on a scale of 10 will directly be screened into the Selection Interview stage, provided they meet all other eligibility requirements of the OCES/DGFS-2024 programme.
• It is to be noted that this option of being screened in based on CGPA can be exercised only once. If applicant had already been screened in for selection interview on the basis CBS/ NISER score in the previous year then such candidates will not be considered for screening through CBS/NISER screening mode. However, such candidates can apply OCES/DGFS-2024 through others modes of screening channel i.e., GATE and/or ONLINE Exam screening channel.
• Candidates opting for screening through CBS/NISER screening mode should first submit their online application for the OCES/DGFS-2024 programme on the Online Application Portal and subsequently forward their details through the Directors/ competent authority of their institutes to Head, HRDD, BARC Training School Complex, BARC, HBNI Building, Mumbai-400094 before 23rd March 2024.

Notes

• At the time of application, eligible candidates can choose any one or more than one of the above-mentioned screening options. As the cutoff GATE scores for screening in to Selection Interviews will be finalized only after the conclusion of the Online Examination, candidates are advised to maximize their chance of being screened in to the Selection Interview by availing or more than one of the Screening Channels viz., (GATE score, Online Examination & CGPA score of CBS/ NISER (if applicable) as detailed above.
• Candidates who opt for screening through Online Examination will be allotted to one of the exam city of their choice given during online registration, subject to availability. On completion of online application process, a link will be provided on the Application Portal for candidates to confirm their participation in online exam. Once they confirm their participation, the allotment will be done to one of their three choice of test centres/cities chosen during online application and subsequently admit card/ hall ticket will be generated for download of the same. Confirmation by candidates for participation in online exam is compulsory step for participating in online examination without which they will not be allotted at any centres to appear in the online examination. Alerts by email as well as SMS will be sent to all candidates who have opted for the Online Examination to confirm their participation in online exam . Candidates are advised to visit this website regularly for updates in this regard.
• The candidates who have opted for screening on the basis of a GATE Score only or CGPA score of CBS/ NISER (if applicable) only will not be allotted an examination slot for the Online Examination. In case of candidates who opt for screening on the basis online exam along with GATE Score and/or CGPA score of CBS/ NISER (if applicable), they will also be allotted exam slot as per their city preferences. In addition, their GATE Sore and/or CGPA score of CBS/ NISER (if applicable) will also be considered for screening to selection interview.

Selection Interviews

• Selection Interviews of short-listed candidates will be conducted in Mumbai (in all disciplines except Geology) and Hyderabad (in Geology). Outstation applicants will be paid two-way normal AC-III tier train fare to attend Selection Interview, from their registered residential (either permanent or communication) address, by shortest route or actual fare, whichever is less.
• Probable period of Selection Interviews is during May-June, 2024. Short-listed candidates will be able to choose an Interview slot, based on availability, in April 2024. Alerts by email as well as SMS will be sent to all candidates who have been shortlisted for Selection Interview on their registered email address and mobile number as well as announced on this website, prior to commencement of the Interview slot booking process.
• Final Selection for the OCES/DGFS-2024 programmes will be based solely on performance in Selection Interview, subject to medical fitness. A list of provisionally (subject to medical fitness) selected candidates will be displayed on this website in last week of June, 2024. The selected candidates will also be informed about their Selection by email and SMS.
• Candidates selected for OCES-2024, who have obtained admission for applicable M. Tech. programmes in the selected DGFS Institutes and who wish to be considered for DGFS, must provide details of their M. Tech. admission by 14th of July 2024.

Training School and Training Scheme Options

RSES – Radiological Safety & Environmental Science;

About Online Exam

‘Online Exam’ means that the candidate sits in front of a computer at the examination centre and the questions are presented on the computer monitor and the candidate answers the questions on the computer through the use of mouse.

Online Exam Pattern

All questions of the Online Exam are of objective type (multiple choice questions with only one correct choice of answer).

Each correct answer fetches 3 marks, while each incorrect answer has a penalty of one mark (-1 mark). No marks are awarded for questions not attempted.

While answering a question, the candidate will not be allow to choose more than one option as correct answer. Candidate can skip a question, if he/she wishes.

There will be 100 questions in all. The questions are so designed that a good candidate will be able to answer 100 questions in 120 minutes.

Syllabus

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

General Instructions

All the questions and instructions of the test will be in English only. Candidates should bring a pen for the purpose of rough work, signing etc. Blank sheets for rough work will be provided, if required. Calculators and logarithmic tables are not allowed in the test centres. Candidates are not allowed to bring any other personal belongings such as mobiles/cameras/laptops/notebooks/text books etc. However an on-screen calculator will be available/enabled during the online examination.

Each candidate who registers for the Online Exam will be instructed to download the ‘Admit Card’. A candidate’s entry into the test centre is subject to the verification of the admit card. In addition to the admit card, each candidate is required to bring the following for verification:

1. A printed copy of the Admit Card is to be submitted for verification at the time of the examination. At least one original and valid photo identification card (i.e. not photocopied or scanned or expired) such as Voter Card, Aadhaar Card, printout of e-Aadhaar, Driving License / PAN card, Passport, Identity Card issued by School / College / University, SSLC/HSC mark sheet with photo must be presented failing which candidate will not be permitted in the examination. Photocopy of the ID proof will not be allowed.
2. Candidates who have availed fee exemption under the category SC/ST/Dependents of Defence Personnel Killed in Action (DODPKIA)/Physically Challenged are required to bring valid proof of category for verification at the test centre.

All test centres are closely monitored for security and candidates’ identity and activities.

How To Apply?

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Candidate can apply for only one OCES screening discipline.

• Candidates have to fill up the Online Application form provided on this website.
• Candidates need to register through “Click here for New Registration‟ link by providing essential information like name, salutation (Gender), mobile number., e-mail ID (Registered email ID of candidate is the default User ID for online exam registration portal), OCES screening discipline, etc. It may be noted that the details provided at this stage cannot be modified later on, and hence the candidates are advised to be careful in entering the details.
• Upon successful preliminary registration, the Candidates have to verify the registered mobile & registered mobile email ID. The registered mobile no. will be verified using OTP sent to registered mobile no. after clicking the “Verify button” provided against Mobile no. on verification page. Similarly registered email ID will be verified using activation link sent to registered email ID after clicking the “Verify button” provided against Email ID on verification page.
• Once the candidate’s account is activated, he/she can subsequently log in multiple times through “Candidate’s Login‟ link to fill in the Online Application form.
• While filling the form, the candidates are required to upload their recent passport sized photograph (4.5 x 3.5cm) in JPG/JPEG format (of size between 20- 50 kb) and a scanned copy of their signature (2 x 4.5 cm, in JPG/JPEG format with size not exceeding 20 kb but greater than 10 kb).
• Candidates availing the application fees exemption should provide the detail of valid ID card/category/ PWD certificates as per their eligibility and also upload the valid supporting documents. .
• After filling in all the required details, the candidates who are required to pay the Application Fee (₹ 500 plus applicable bank charges) may make Online payment using net banking / debit card / credit card. On clicking on the “Make Payment” button in the payment page, the candidate is directed to the SBI Payment Gateway through which they can pay the application fee using any of the payment modes listed above. If the payment is successful, the candidates can proceed to final submission stage and complete their application. The candidates must make the payment of Application Fee, if applicable, only once and no requests for refund of Application Fee will be entertained from any candidate.
• Finally, the candidates need to submit the filled form. Please note that no modifications / alterations would be permitted in the application form after final submission. Hence the candidates are advised to verify the correctness and adequacy of the information filled by them before the final submission. It is to be noted that only applications where ‘Final Submission’ process has been completed before the last date will be considered valid applications. Candidates have the following options available:
  • i. “Final Submission”- On clicking this button, the details of the candidate are submitted and a Registration Number is generated for the candidate.
  • ii. If the candidate wishes to do some modification before final submission, he I she is advised to click the “Home” link provided on the top of the page. However, it must be noted that the candidate must click the “Final Submission” button after the modification.
• A unique Registration Number will be generated for every candidate who has completed the Final Submission process, which must be used for all future correspondence.
• The candidates who wish to apply for screening on the basis of GATE-2024 score are required to fill in their GATE details after declaration of the GATE results, whereas those who w i s h to apply on the basis of a GATE-2022 or GATE-2023 Score must upload their GATE Score during the Application Process. Applicants with a GATE-2024 Score must register and fill in all details relevant to the admission process, prior to the declaration of GATE-2024 results, and on or before the last date of online application/ registration (please visit the www.barcocesexam.in for latest updates) for the same. No new applications, on the basis of a GATE score or otherwise, will be accepted after the last date of online application/ registration. Once the GATE 2024 results are declared, the link will be provided to registered email ID of these candidates, who opted for screening on the basis of GATE-2024 also during online application, to upload their GATE-2024 Score Card and GATE marks on this portal for a limited period of time. Candidates are requested to see the “Important Events/ dates” part online application portal ( https://www.barcocesexam.in) for latest update of Important dates.

Note: Candidates need not send any documents such as proof of age, proof of category, proof of application fee payment, supporting documentary proof for availing fee exemption of plication etc., or hard copy of application.

BARC OCES DGFS 2024 Results

List of Shortlisted Candidates for OCES/DGFS-2024 Interview

List of Shortlisted Candidates for OCES/DGFS-2024 Interview will be declared after the exam in first week of April 2024.

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