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The examination known as the BARC OCES (Bhabha Atomic Research Centre Orientation Course for Engineering Graduates and Science Post Graduates) is conducted by the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) for selection of engineers and scientists. It is one of the most sought after exams in India for pursuing the career in nuclear sciences. The BARC OCES exam for the recruitment of eligible candidates has two phases, the first phase is a screening test in which the conceptual knowledge of the candidates is measured based on subjects like Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics etc. Those who qualify this are given a go-ahead to sit for stage 2 which includes an interview. The final merit list is prepared based of the marks obtained in stage 1 screening test, as well as the interview conducted later.
OCES results always come out within three months once the interviews are over at BARC. Those who get selected have to mandatorily go through an orientation programme conducted by the BARC Training School, Mumbai. It takes about 1 to 2 years to complete the courses and during this time they are paid a monthly allowance as well as their accommodation is provided for. There is employment opportunity for the successful candidates to be posted in different units of BARC upon successful completion of the course.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Officer's Cadre Examination Scheme (OCES) and Design Engineering & General Flowsheet Simulation Test (DGFS) |
| Conducted by | Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) |
| Recruitment for | Scientific Officer (Post) in the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) |
| Eligibility | Engineering graduates in various disciplines. Check the official notification for specific requirements. |
| Exam Pattern | Online Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Sections | Typically includes General Aptitude, Discipline-Specific Technical Section, and Online Test of English (OTE) |
| Marking Scheme | Positive marking for correct answers, negative marking for incorrect answers |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | December 30, 2023 |
| Application Last Date | January 30, 2024 |
| Exam Dates | March 16 & 17, 2024 |
| Result Declaration (Expected) | May 2024 |
| Interview Dates (Tentative) | June - July 2024 |
| City | Exam Centers |
|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA), Gujarat University |
| Bangalore | Indian Institute of Science (IISc), National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) |
| Bhopal | Maulana Azad College of Technology (MACT), Barkatullah University |
| Bhubaneswar | National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela, Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT) |
| Chandigarh | University Institute of Engineering and Technology (UIET), Panjab University |
| Chennai | Anna University, Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) |
| Delhi | Delhi Technological University (DTU), University of Delhi |
| Hyderabad | Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad), Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) |
| Jaipur | Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT), Rajasthan University |
| Kolkata | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur), Jadavpur University |
| Mumbai | Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) |
| Nagpur | Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Maharashtra Institute of Technology (MIT) |
| Patna | National Institute of Technology Patna (NIT Patna), Patna University |
| Pune | College of Engineering Pune (CoEP), Savitribai Phule Pune University |
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC (Male) | ₹500/- |
| SC/ST/PwD/Women/DODPKIA | No Fee |
| Exam Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Online Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Number of Papers | 2 (For DGFS Stream: 3 Papers) |
| Duration | 2 hours per paper |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Number of Questions | 100 questions per paper |
| Marking Scheme | 3 marks for each correct answer |
| Negative Marking | 1 mark deduction for each incorrect answer |
| Stream | Subjects | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| General Aptitude (GA) | Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, General Awareness | Number System, Algebra, Geometry, Permutation & Combination, Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, General Science, Current Affairs |
| Engineering | Civil Engineering | Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Structural Analysis, Soil Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Transportation Engineering, Environmental Engineering |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | Signals & Systems, Analog Electronics, Digital Electronics, Control Systems, Communication Systems, Electromagnetic Theory | |
| Computer Science & Engineering | Data Structures & Algorithms, Operating Systems, Database Management Systems, Computer Networks, Programming Languages, Artificial Intelligence | |
| Mechanical Engineering | Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Machine Design, Fluid Mechanics, Manufacturing Processes, Material Science | |
| Instrumentation Engineering | Measurement & Instrumentation, Control Systems, Industrial Instrumentation, Process Control, Analytical Techniques | |
| Chemical Engineering | Thermodynamics, Mass Transfer, Heat Transfer, Chemical Reaction Engineering, Process Design, Plant Design | |
| Electrical Engineering | Circuit Theory, Power Systems, Control Systems, Electrical Machines, Power Electronics, Electromagnetic Theory | |
| Science | Physics | Classical Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics, Electricity & Magnetism, Electromagnetism, Optics, Thermodynamics |
| Geology | Mineralogy, Petrology, Stratigraphy, Structural Geology, Paleontology, Economic Geology | |
| Chemistry | Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry | |
| Design Engineering & General Flowsheet Simulation (DGFS Stream only) | Chemical Engineering Principles, Process Design, Flowsheet Simulation | Process Analysis, Mass & Heat Balance, Equipment Design, Simulation Software Skills |
| Stream | Number of Vacancies (Estimated) |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 500-600 |
| Science | 200-300 |
| DGFS | 100-150 |
| Subject | Book Title | Author(s) |
|---|---|---|
| General Aptitude (GA) | - R.S. Agarwal's Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations | R.S. Agarwal |
| - Arihant's Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning | Anup Kumar & Y.K. Garg | |
| - Lucent's General Knowledge | Various Authors | |
| Engineering | - Branch-specific standard textbooks (e.g., Surveying for Civil Engineering, Electronics Fundamentals for ECE) | Various Authors |
| - Made Easy IES Previous Year Solved Papers | Various Authors | |
| Science | - HC Verma's Concepts of Physics | H.C. Verma |
| - JD Lee's Concise Inorganic Chemistry | J.D. Lee | |
| - Morrison & Boyd's Organic Chemistry | Robert Neilson Boyd & Robert T. Morrison | |
| Design Engineering & General Flowsheet Simulation (DGFS Stream only) | - Chemical Process Engineering by R.B. Bird, W.E. Stewart, & E.N. Lightfoot | Ronald E. Bird, Warren E. Stewart, & Edwin N. Lightfoot |
| - Perry's Chemical Engineers' Handbook | Robert H. Perry & Don W. Green |
