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BARC Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026: 6 Para-Medical Posts, Apply Online

6 (Unreserved)
Vacancies
18.08.2026 (23:59 hrs)
Last Date
Online only
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BARC, Mumbai and RMRC, Kolkata
Location

BARC Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026: 6 : Job Overview

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, has invited online applications for Group 'B' Para-medical posts through Direct Recruitment. Advertisement No. 06/2026 (R-I) covers 6 vacancies of Scientific Assistant in Psychology, Pathology, Radiography, and Nuclear Medicine Technology, to be posted at BARC Mumbai and Radiation Medicine Research Centre (RMRC), Kolkata. Eligible candidates can apply online at recruit.barc.gov.in from 17 July 2026 to 18 August 2026. This article covers eligibility, age limit, pay scale, application fee, selection
Organization NameBhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Department of Atomic Energy
Post NameScientific Assistant/C (Psychologist), Scientific Assistant/B (Pathology), Scientific Assistant/B (Radiography), Scientific Assistant/B (Nuclear Medicine Technologist)
Total Vacancies6 (Unreserved)
Application ModeOnline only
Job LocationBARC, Mumbai and RMRC, Kolkata
Last Updated17 Jul 2026
Selection Process BriefPersonal Interview (screening test possible if response is high)

BARC Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

BARC Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

BARC Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

EventDate And Time
Opening Date for Online Application17.07.2026 (00:00 hrs)
Closing Date for Online Application18.08.2026 (23:59 hrs)
Last Date for Application Fee Payment18.08.2026 (fee not paid by this date makes the application incomplete and liable to rejection)
Written Test / Interview DateNot yet released
Admit Card Release DateNot yet released

BARC Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

All 6 posts are Unreserved (UR) as per the current notification. The vacancies are provisional and subject to variation, and filling of the posts is subject to approval of the Competent Authority.
Post CodeName Of The PostUnitNo Of Posts Category
DR/01Scientific Assistant/C (Psychologist)BARC1 (UR)
DR/02Scientific Assistant/B (Pathology)BARC1 (UR)
DR/03Scientific Assistant/B (Radiography)BARC2 (UR)
DR/04Scientific Assistant/B (Nuclear Medicine Technologist)BARC & RMRC2 (UR)
Total6 (Unreserved)

BARC Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Educational qualification requirements differ by post code. All eligibility criteria, including period of experience, will be determined with reference to the closing date of application, 18.08.2026. Candidates who have not acquired the requisite educational qualification as on the closing date of the online application (18.08.2026) will not be eligible and need not apply. Where letter grades/CGPA/OGPA/SGPA are awarded, candidates must convert these to equivalent percentage as per their University/Board norms and be able to produce proof of conversion at the time of document verification.
Post CodePostQualification And Experience
DR/01Scientific Assistant/C (Psychologist)Graduation in Psychology with minimum 60% marks, PLUS Post Graduation in Applied Psychology/Psychology with specialization in Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology with minimum 50% marks. Minimum one year Hospital/Clinical experience after acquiring the postgraduate degree will be given preference.
DR/02Scientific Assistant/B (Pathology)B.Sc with minimum 60% marks followed by postgraduate Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (DMLT) with minimum 60% marks, OR B.Sc (Medical Lab Technology) with minimum 60% marks.
DR/03Scientific Assistant/B (Radiography)B.Sc (Radiography) with minimum 60% marks, OR B.Sc with minimum 50% marks plus one year Diploma in Radiography.
DR/04Scientific Assistant/B (Nuclear Medicine Technologist)B.Sc with minimum 60% marks plus DMRIT/DNMT/DFIT (Diploma in Medical Radio-Isotope Techniques/Diploma in Nuclear Medicine Technology/Diploma in Fusion Imaging Technology) with minimum 50% marks, OR B.Sc (NMT) (Nuclear Medicine Technology) with minimum 60% marks.

BARC Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

Age is calculated as on the closing date, 18.08.2026. Only the Date of Birth indicated in the School Leaving Certificate or equivalent certificate will be accepted; no subsequent request for change will be granted. Upper age relaxation is admissible as follows: Departmental candidates with at least 3 years of continuous and regular service in the same line or allied cadre as on the last date of receipt of application, as per Government of India Orders. 5 years' relaxation for children/family members of those who died in the 1984 Riots. Widows, divorced women, and women judicially separated from their husbands and not re-married, as per Government of India Orders. Meritorious sportspersons, as per Government of India Orders. The notification does not specify separate age relaxation figures for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD categories; candidates claiming any age relaxation must produce documentary proof
Post CodePostMinimum AgeMaximum Age
DR/01Scientific Assistant/C (Psychologist)1830
DR/02Scientific Assistant/B (Pathology)1830
DR/03Scientific Assistant/B (Radiography)1830
DR/04Scientific Assistant/B (Nuclear Medicine Technologist)1830

BARC Recruitment 2026 Salary / Pay Scale

In addition to entry pay, allowances will be admissible under Central Government Rules. Additional benefits include an exciting working environment, promotions under DAE's Merit Promotion Scheme, healthcare for self and family members, attractive performance-related incentives, professional update allowance, Leave Travel Concession, Children Education Allowance, and Departmental Accommodation as per Government of India Orders. Selected candidates will be governed by the National Pension System (NPS) or Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) as per Government orders.
Post CodePostGroup Of ServiceLevel In Pay MatrixEntry Pay
DR/01Scientific Assistant/C (Psychologist)B7₹44,900
DR/02Scientific Assistant/B (Pathology)B6₹35,400
DR/03Scientific Assistant/B (Radiography)B6₹35,400
DR/04Scientific Assistant/B (Nuclear Medicine Technologist)B6₹35,400

BARC Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

Mode of payment is online only, through the "Make Payment" option under the "My Account" menu after the application number is generated. Fee not paid on or before the closing date (18.08.2026) will make the application incomplete, and it will be rejected. Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances and cannot be held in reserve for any other recruitment. If applying for more than one post, application and fee must be submitted separately for each post.
CategoryApplication Fee
General / OBC / EWS₹150
SC / STExempted
Women (all categories)Exempted

BARC Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

Selection for all four posts (DR/01 to DR/04) will be based on performance in a personal interview. If the number of applications received is high, BARC reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates called for interview by conducting a screening test in the respective discipline. The decision of the Centre in this regard will be final and binding.

Nature of Duties

Scientific Assistant/C (Psychologist): Hospital-based, Occupational Health Care-based, School and Community-based Counselling Services. Scientific Assistant/B (Pathology): Shift duties in the Pathology Laboratory, covering Emergency Laboratory, Phlebotomy, Clinical Pathology, Biochemistry, Hematology, Microbiology (including virology facility), Blood Bank, and Immunology. Scientific Assistant/B (Radiography): Handling various X-ray machines, general radiography including portable X-rays for inwards and operation theatre, special radiological investigations, and handling advanced imaging modalities like computerised radiography, digital radiography, USG, CT, and MRI. Scientific Assistant/B (Nuclear Medicine Technologist): Performing nuclear medicine studies using radioisotopes on uptake probe, gamma camera SPECT systems, and PET/CT scanner; patient preparation and positioning; dispensing

Required Documents for BARC Written Test / Interview

Printout of the online application and admit card (downloaded from the website). Identity proof in original (Aadhar Card/PAN Card/Driving License/Voter Card) along with self-attested copies. Educational qualification, experience, and technical qualification certificates in original, with one set of self-attested photocopies, supported by semester/year-wise and consolidated mark sheets. Individual Degree/Diploma certificate, for candidates possessing an Integrated Course Certificate. Proof of Date of Birth. SC/ST category certificate issued by the authorized authority in the prescribed format, where applicable. OBC caste certificate in the prescribed Central Government format with non-creamy layer certificate (crucial date: 18.08.2026), along with self-declaration of non-creamy layer status, where applicable. Validity Certificate from the Scrutiny Committee, for Maharashtra-domicile SC/ST

BARC Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions

Only online applications will be accepted; the facility is open from 17.07.2026 to 18.08.2026. Fulfilling the eligibility requirements does not by itself qualify a candidate to be called for the written test/interview. Vacancies are provisional and subject to variation; BARC reserves the right to cancel, restrict, modify, or alter the recruitment process without notice. Wait-listed candidates will be offered appointment only if a candidate in the main list does not join; the wait list is valid for one year from the date of preparation of the select panel, or until a fresh recruitment is notified, whichever is earlier. Furnishing false information will lead to disqualification at any stage, including after appointment. Distance-education B.Sc./M.Sc. qualifications must be from institutions recognized by the Distance Education Bureau (DEB-UGC); technical programmes must be recognized by AI

BARC Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026: 6 : How to Apply Online Step-by-Step

  • 1Visit the official website recruit.barc.gov.in and read the "How to apply" instructions on the home page.
  • 2Register and fill in the online application form with the required personal, educational, and post-related details.
  • 3Submit the application to generate an Application Number.
  • 4Go to "My Account" → "Make Payment," select the Application Number, and complete the online application fee payment (unless exempted).
  • 5Apply and pay separately if applying for more than one post; only one application is acceptable per post.
  • 6Submit the online application well in advance, without waiting for the closing date of 18.08.2026.
  • 7Keep the e-mail ID and mobile number provided in the application active throughout the recruitment process, and check the website regularly for updates.
  • 8On being shortlisted, download the admit card from the website and report for the written test/interview with all required original documents and self-attested copies.

BARC Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026: 6 : Important Instructions

Only online applications will be accepted; the facility is open from 17.07.2026 to 18.08.2026. Fulfilling the eligibility requirements does not by itself qualify a candidate to be called for the written test/interview. Vacancies are provisional and subject to variation; BARC reserves the right to cancel, restrict, modify, or alter the recruitment process without notice. Wait-listed candidates will be offered appointment only if a candidate in the main list does not join; the wait list is valid for one year from the date of preparation of the select panel, or until a fresh recruitment is notified, whichever is earlier. Furnishing false information will lead to disqualification at any stage, including after appointment. Distance-education B.Sc./M.Sc. qualifications must be from institutions recognized by the Distance Education Bureau (DEB-UGC); technical programmes must be recognized by AICTE, NCTE, or the Ministry of HRD, as applicable. SC/ST/OBC candidates must indicate their category in the application, even when applying against a UR vacancy, and furnish proof at the time of written test/interview; failure to do so will result in the candidate being treated as General category. Candidates should come prepared to stay in Mumbai for 2 to 3 days for the written test/interview. Posting of selected candidates will be at the discretion of the Competent Authority, and they are liable to serve in any part of India, in any Constituent Unit of the Department of Atomic Energy; duties may involve shift work, round-the-clock shifts, and field work. Candidates may answer the written test/interview in Hindi or English, as per their choice. SC/ST outstation candidates called for the written test/interview will be paid to-and-fro second-class railway fare by the shortest route as per rules, subject to submission of the TA Claim form and supporting documents; this is not admissible to those already in Central/State Government service or PSUs. Records of non-selected candidates will not be preserved beyond 6 months from the date of formation of the Select List. Any dispute related to this recruitment is subject to the jurisdiction of courts in Mumbai only. Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.

BARC Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026: 6 : Important Links & Notification PDF

BARC Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026: 6 : Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1How many vacancies are there in BARC Recruitment 2026?
A
There are 6 Unreserved vacancies for Scientific Assistant (Para-Medical) posts across Psychology, Pathology, Radiography, and Nuclear Medicine Technology.
Q2What is the last date to apply for BARC Recruitment 2026?
A
The online application closes on 18 August 2026 at 23:59 hrs. Candidates are advised to submit well in advance without waiting for the closing date.
Q3What is the application fee for BARC Recruitment 2026?
A
The application fee is ₹150, payable online. It is exempted for SC/ST candidates and for women candidates of all categories.
Q4What is the age limit for BARC Scientific Assistant posts?
A
The age limit for all four posts (DR/01 to DR/04) is minimum 18 years and maximum 30 years, calculated as on the closing date, 18.08.2026. Age relaxation is available for departmental candidates, children/family of 1984 riot victims, widows/divorced/separated women, and meritorious sportspersons, as per Government of India Orders.
Q5What is the salary for BARC Scientific Assistant posts?
A
Entry pay is ₹44,900 (Level 7) for Scientific Assistant/C (Psychologist) and ₹35,400 (Level 6) for the three Scientific Assistant/B posts (Pathology, Radiography, and Nuclear Medicine Technologist), plus allowances under Central Government Rules.
Q6What is the selection process for BARC Recruitment 2026?
A
Selection is based on performance in a personal interview. If the number of applicants is high, BARC may conduct a screening test in the relevant discipline to shortlist candidates for interview.
Q7How can I apply for BARC Recruitment 2026?
A
Candidates must apply online only, through recruit.barc.gov.in, and pay the application fee (unless exempted) via the "Make Payment" option after submitting the application.
Q8Can I apply for more than one post in this BARC recruitment?
A
Yes, but only one application is acceptable per post. If applying for more than one post, the application and fee must be submitted separately for each post.
Q9Is there a written test for BARC Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026?
A
Selection is primarily through personal interview. A written screening test may be conducted only if the number of responses received is high, at the discretion of BARC.
Q10Where will the BARC Scientific Assistant written test/interview be held?
A
The notification advises candidates to be prepared to stay in Mumbai for 2 to 3 days for the written test/interview. The exact date and venue are not yet released.
Q11How can I apply for BARC Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026: 6 Para-Medical Posts, Apply Online?
A
Ans: You can apply online through the official recruitment link provided for BARC Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026: 6 Para-Medical Posts, Apply Online on www.topsarkarijobs.com. Read the full notification and check your eligibility before applying on the official portal. TopSarkariJobs began compiling verified government-job updates in 2020 and launched online in 2025.
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