BARC JRF Recruitment 2026 Apply 105 Junior Research Fellowship Posts

BARC JRF Recruitment 2026: The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) has released recruitment notification (Advt No. 4/2026(R-V)) inviting online applications for 105 Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) under the JRF-2026 programme. The science postgraduates to undertake cutting-edge research at BARC and enroll for a Ph.D. programme at the Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), a deemed university of the Department of Atomic Energy can submit their applications through the official portal from March 10, 2026, to March 31, 2026.

BARC JRF Recruitment 2026 Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

BARC has announced an indicative total of 105 vacancies for the Junior Research Fellowship programme. These fellowships are distributed among candidates specializing in the core research areas of Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, and Life Sciences.

BARC Recruitment 2026 Education Details

To be eligible for the BARC JRF Recruitment 2026, applicants must meet the following educational requirements:

• Qualifying Degree: Candidates must hold an M.Sc., Integrated M.Sc., B.S.-M.S. dual degree, or a 4-year B.S. degree with a research course in Physics, Chemistry, or Life Sciences.

• Minimum Marks: A minimum of 60% aggregate in B.Sc. and 55% in M.Sc. is required. Candidates with an integrated degree or BS with research must meet specific minimum percentage criteria (usually 55% to 75% depending on the course structure).

• National Level Exam: Candidates MUST possess a valid score in a qualifying national-level examination valid as of July 1, 2026. Accepted exams include UGC-CSIR-NET Fellowship, JEST, ICMR-JRF, ICAR-JRF, DBT-JRB Biotechnology Eligibility Test, GATE (in relevant disciplines), or JGEEBILS.

Salary

Selected candidates will receive an attractive monthly stipend and grants to support their research work throughout the five-year tenure:

• Junior Research Fellow (Year 1 & 2): ₹37,000/- per month.

• Senior Research Fellow (Year 3, 4 & 5): ₹42,000/- per month (upgraded upon satisfactory performance review).

• Annual Contingency Grant: An additional grant of ₹60,000/- per year is provided for research expenses, books, and conference attendance.

Age Limit

Applicants must adhere to the age limit criteria calculated as of August 1, 2026:

• Maximum Age: 28 Years

  (Note: Age relaxation is applicable up to 3 years for OBC-NCL, 5 years for SC/ST, and 10 years for PwBD candidates as per government rules).

Selection Process

The selection process for the BARC Junior Research Fellowship relies entirely on academic merit and interview performance:

1. Screening/Shortlisting: Candidates are initially shortlisted based on their valid scores in recognized national-level examinations (GATE, NET, JEST, etc.) or academic performance.

2. Selection Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a rigorous interview at BARC, Mumbai. The final selection is strictly based on the candidate’s performance in this interview.

3. Medical Test: A pre-employment medical fitness test will be conducted for the finally selected candidates before enrollment.

Application Fee

Applicants are required to pay a non-refundable application fee using online payment gateways (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking):

• General/OBC (Male Candidates): ₹500/-

• Women, SC, ST, and PwBD Candidates: Exempted (No Fee)

How to Apply

Eligible candidates can complete their online application process by following these steps:

1. Visit the dedicated BARC JRF recruitment portal at www.barcocesexam.in/jrf or access it via the main website www.barc.gov.in.
2. Click on the “New Registration” link and fill in basic details like name, email ID, and mobile number to generate login credentials.
3. Log in using the newly created credentials and carefully fill out the detailed application form with personal, academic, and national-level exam score details.
4. Select your preferred research discipline (Physical, Chemical, or Life Sciences).
5. Upload clear, scanned copies of a recent passport-sized photograph, signature, and mandatory educational/category certificates as per the prescribed format.
6. Pay the application fee of ₹500/- (if applicable to your category) through the online payment gateway.
7. Review all the entered details thoroughly, click on “Final Submit,” and take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.

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