BARC Scientific Officer and Technical Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 21 Posts

BARC Scientific Officer & Technical Officer Recruitment 2026

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) has released the official notification for the recruitment of Scientific Officers and Technical Officers. This recruitment drive aims to fill 21 vacancies across various medical disciplines. Interested candidates can apply online through the official BARC website starting from January 30, 2026.

The selection process will be based on a personal interview, and candidates must ensure they meet the specific eligibility criteria for their desired post. Here are the complete details regarding the vacancy, eligibility, and application process.

Overview

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for Scientific Officer-E (Cardiology) - DR/01

• Essential: MBBS + MD (General Medicine) + DM (Cardiology) with 2 years experience OR MBBS + DNB (General Medicine) + DNB (Cardiology) with 2 years experience.
• Age Limit: Maximum 50 years.

Eligibility for Scientific Officer-E (Hospital Administrator) - DR/02

• Essential: MBBS/BDS + PG Degree or PG Diploma in Hospital Administration/Hospital Management/Hospital and Healthcare Management (minimum 1 year duration) + 8 years experience (3 years as Hospital Administrator in minimum 100 bed capacity hospital).
• Age Limit: Maximum 50 years.

Eligibility for Scientific Officer-D (ENT) - DR/03

• Essential: MBBS with MS (ENT) / MD (ENT) / DNB (ENT) from a recognized University.
• Age Limit: Maximum 40 years.

Eligibility for Scientific Officer-D (Radiodiagnosis/Radiology) - DR/04

• Essential: MBBS with MD (Radio-diagnosis) or DNB (Radio-diagnosis) from a recognized University OR MBBS + PG Diploma in Radio-diagnosis/Radiology + 3 years experience after PG Diploma.
• Age Limit: Maximum 40 years.

Eligibility for Scientific Officer-D (Ophthalmology) - DR/05

• Essential: MBBS with MS (Ophthalmology) or DNB (Ophthalmology) from a recognized University.
• Age Limit: Maximum 40 years.

Eligibility for Scientific Officer-D (Pathology) - DR/06

• Essential: MBBS with MD (Pathology) or DNB (Pathology) from a recognized University.
• Age Limit: Maximum 40 years.

Eligibility for Scientific Officer-D (Anaesthesiology) - DR/07

• Essential: MBBS with MD (Anaesthesia) or DNB (Anaesthesia) from a recognized University.
• Age Limit: Maximum 40 years.

Eligibility for Scientific Officer-C (General Duty/Casualty Medical Officer) - DR/08

• Essential: MBBS from a recognized University with one year institutional experience.
• Age Limit: Maximum 35 years (Reserved for SC category).

Eligibility for Scientific Officer-D (Nuclear Medicine) - DR/09 & DR/12

• Essential: MBBS with MD (Nuclear Medicine) or DNB (Nuclear Medicine) from a recognized University OR MBBS + PG Diploma in Nuclear Medicine + 3 years experience after PG Diploma.
• Age Limit: Maximum 40 years.

Eligibility for Technical Officer-D (Nuclear Medicine Technology) - DR/10 & DR/13

• Essential: M.Sc. with minimum 60% marks + Diploma in Medical Radio-Isotope Techniques (DMRIT)/Diploma in Nuclear Medicine Technology (DNMT)/Diploma in Fusion Imaging Technology (DFIT) with minimum 50% marks OR M.Sc. in Nuclear Medicine Technology with 60% marks.
• Desirable: 4 years experience. Experience in full-fledged Nuclear Medicine Centre having PET/CT Scanner and GAMMA camera/SPECT/CT System will be preferred.
• Age Limit: Maximum 40 years.

Eligibility for Scientific Officer-E (Nuclear Medicine) - DR/11

• Essential: MBBS with MD (Nuclear Medicine) or DNB (Nuclear Medicine) from a recognized University with 4 years of experience after acquiring the prescribed qualification.
• Age Limit: Maximum 50 years.

Age Relaxation

• SC Candidates: Maximum 5 years for post code DR/08.
• Regular Central Government Servants: As per Govt. orders (min 3 years service).
• Widows, Divorced Women: As per Govt. orders (not remarried).
• Physically Challenged UR Candidates: Up to 5 years for Post code DR/08.
• 1984 Riots Affected: 5 years for children/family members.
• Kashmir Division Domiciled: 5 years for persons ordinarily domiciled between 1980-1989.
• Ex-Servicemen: As per Government orders.
• Meritorious Sportspersons: As per Government orders.

Application Fee

Important Links

• Official Notification PDF
• Apply Online
• Official Website

FAQs

Q1: What is the last date to apply for BARC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026?
A: The last date to submit the online application is February 27, 2026, at 11:59 PM.

Q2: What is the selection process for these posts?
A: Selection will be based on a personal interview. BARC may conduct a screening test in case of a high volume of applications.

Q3: Is there an application fee?
A: Yes, General/OBC/EWS (Male) candidates must pay ₹500. SC/ST, PwBD, and Women candidates are exempted.

Q4: What is the age limit for Scientific Officer-D posts?
A: The maximum age limit for Scientific Officer-D posts is 40 years as on February 27, 2026.

Q5: Can candidates apply for multiple posts?
A: Candidates should check the specific eligibility for each post. The application system usually allows selection based on eligibility, but candidates are advised to refer to the official notification for details on applying for multiple codes.