Bhabha Atomic Research Centre has released the official notification inviting applications from interested and eligible candidates for Junior Research Fellow posts. There are 105 fellowships available under this recruitment.
Required qualification, age limit, selection process and other important details are given below. Candidates should read all the information carefully before submitting the application for the fellowship.
Selected candidates will work as Junior Research Fellows and will also register for Ph.D. at Homi Bhabha National Institute under the Department of Atomic Energy.
Overview of BARC Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026
All the important details regarding this recruitment are given in the table below. Read further to know more about the recruitment process, important dates, application fee, eligibility criteria and other requirements.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Bhabha Atomic Research Centre |
| Advertisement No. | 4/2026 (R-V) |
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow |
| Number of Fellowships | 105 |
| Category | Government |
| Type | Fellowship |
| Job Location | BARC Centres in India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting and Interview |
Important Dates
The registration process for BARC Junior Research Fellow Recruitment will begin from 10 March 2026. Refer to the table below for important application deadlines.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 10 March 2026 |
| Last Date of Application | 31 March 2026 |
| Interview (Tentative) | June – July 2026 |
Vacancy Details of BARC Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026
The recruitment notification mentions the following fellowship details.
| Post Name | Number of Fellowships |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow | 105 (Indicative) |
Eligibility Criteria of BARC Junior Research Fellow Vacancies
Educational Qualifications
Candidates must be Indian nationals with a good academic record. Applicants must have qualified at least one national level examination such as UGC-CSIR NET Fellowship, JEST Score, ICMR-JRF Test, ICAR-JRF Test, DBT Biotechnology Eligibility Test, GATE Score in Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences or Biotechnology, or JGEEBILS.
Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 60 percent marks in B.Sc. and 55 percent marks in M.Sc. from a recognized university.
Candidates with five year integrated M.Sc. or B.S.-M.S. dual degree must have at least 55 percent aggregate marks.
Candidates with a four year bachelor’s degree with research must have a minimum of 75 percent marks.
Candidates whose final results are awaited may also apply if they meet the minimum marks requirement in previous semesters.
Eligible Subjects
| Main Subject | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|
| Physics | Mathematics must be one of the subjects at B.Sc. level |
| Chemistry | Physics at B.Sc. level and Mathematics at H.Sc. level |
| Life Sciences | Physics or Chemistry or Biochemistry or Agriculture Chemistry or other allied Chemistry subject at B.Sc. or integrated M.Sc. level |
Age Limit
The candidate should be less than 28 years of age as on 01 August 2026.
Age relaxation is available as follows:
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC (Non Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 10 years |
Selection Procedure
Applications will be screened based on eligibility and national level examination scores. Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
Final selection will be based only on the candidate’s performance in the interview conducted by the selection committee.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹500 |
| Women Candidates | No Fee |
| SC / ST | No Fee |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | No Fee |
The application fee must be paid online using net banking, debit card, credit card or UPI.
Fellowship and Tenure
Selected candidates will receive a stipend of ₹37,000 per month for the first two years as Junior Research Fellow.
After satisfactory performance, the fellowship will be upgraded to Senior Research Fellow from the third year with a stipend of ₹42,000 per month.
The total duration of the fellowship is five years. Fellows are also eligible for a contingency grant including book allowance of ₹60,000 per year.
BARC Official Notification & Apply Link
Official Website: barc.gov.in
Online Application Portal: barcocesexam.in/jrf
Official Notification: DOWNLOAD PDF