BARC Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026

BARC is hiring 6 Scientific Assistants for Para-Medical posts at Mumbai and Kolkata. If you have a B.Sc/Psychology degree with a relevant diploma or PG qualification, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 18 August 2026. Age limit is 18 to 30 years. Salary starts from Rs. 35,400 per month and goes up to Rs. 44,900 per month depending on the post.

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026 - 6 Posts

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), under the Department of Atomic Energy, has released Advertisement No. 06/2026 (R-I) for 6 unreserved (UR) Group 'B' Para-Medical Scientific Assistant posts covering four specializations — Psychologist, Pathology, Radiography, and Nuclear Medicine Technologist. Postings are at BARC, Mumbai and the Radiation Medicine Research Centre (RMRC), Kolkata. BARC is India's premier nuclear research institution under the Department of Atomic Energy, and it runs its own hospital and medical facilities for staff and radiation-related patient care. RMRC Kolkata is a specialised centre for cancer diagnosis and treatment using nuclear medicine techniques, working closely with BARC's medical division. No written exam is compulsory — selection is based mainly on your performance in a personal interview, with a discipline-specific screening test only if the number of applications is very high.

Who Can Apply?

Each of the four posts has its own qualification requirement, so check the post you are applying for carefully. All 6 posts are Unreserved (UR), meaning candidates from any category can apply, though SC/ST and Women candidates still get the fee exemption listed below.

For Scientific Assistant/C (Psychologist) - Level 7, Rs. 44,900/month:

• Graduation in Psychology with at least 60% marks, plus a Post-Graduate degree in Applied Psychology/Psychology with specialization in Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology (minimum 50% marks)

For Scientific Assistant/B (Pathology) - Level 6, Rs. 35,400/month:

• B.Sc with at least 60% marks plus a Post-Graduate Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (DMLT, minimum 60%), OR B.Sc (Medical Lab Technology) with minimum 60% marks

For Scientific Assistant/B (Radiography) - Level 6, Rs. 35,400/month:

• B.Sc (Radiography) with at least 60% marks, OR B.Sc with minimum 50% marks plus a one-year Diploma in Radiography

For Scientific Assistant/B (Nuclear Medicine Technologist) - Level 6, Rs. 35,400/month:

• B.Sc with at least 60% marks plus DMRIT/DNMT/DFIT (minimum 50% marks), OR B.Sc (Nuclear Medicine Technology)

Age Limit

• You should be between 18 and 30 years old as on 18 August 2026.
• Age Relaxation: Departmental candidates, widows, sportspersons and other specified categories get age relaxation as per applicable government rules.

Keep your age proof documents ready in original for verification, since BARC checks these carefully before confirming your eligibility for the post you have applied for.

Salary

• Scientific Assistant/C (Psychologist): starts from Rs. 44,900 per month under Level 7 of the 7th Pay Commission Matrix.
• Scientific Assistant/B (Pathology, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technologist): starts from Rs. 35,400 per month under Level 6 of the 7th Pay Commission Matrix.
• You will also get DA, HRA and other allowances as per Central Government rules.

Application Fee

• General / OBC: Rs. 150
• SC / ST / Women (all categories): No fee
• Payment mode: Online only. The fee, once paid, is not refunded under any circumstances.

Pay your fee only through the online payment option on the BARC recruitment portal — no offline payment mode such as demand draft or postal order is accepted for this recruitment.

Selection Process

The selection will be done in up to 2 stages:

1. Screening Test (if required): BARC may conduct a written screening test in your discipline only if the number of applications received is very high.
2. Personal Interview: Your final selection is based mainly on your performance in a personal interview, held in Mumbai. Be prepared to stay for 2-3 days for the interview/screening process.

Your subject knowledge and practical skills relevant to your specialization — Psychology, Pathology, Radiography, or Nuclear Medicine Technology — are assessed closely during the interview, so revise your core diploma/degree subjects before appearing.

How to Apply

1. Go to the BARC recruitment portal at recruit.barc.gov.in.
2. Register and fill in the online application form for your chosen post.
3. Upload your photo, signature and required documents.
4. Pay the application fee online, if applicable to you.
5. Submit the form and save your registration details for future reference.

Keep scanned copies of your certificates ready in the required format before you start the online form, and make sure your contact details are correct since BARC will use them to send you interview call letters.

These are Group B, Non-Gazetted posts offering long-term career stability with BARC/DAE, along with access to government healthcare, pension and other central government service benefits once you are confirmed in service.

Important Dates

• Online Application Start: 17 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 18 August 2026

• Conduct assessments, tests and counselling sessions relevant to your specialization (Psychology, Pathology, Radiography or Nuclear Medicine)
• Assist doctors and senior scientific staff during diagnostic procedures and patient care
• Maintain accurate records of tests, results and patient health data
• Operate and maintain lab or diagnostic equipment as per safety protocols
• Prepare reports and documentation for medical and research purposes
• Follow radiation safety and hospital hygiene guidelines strictly during duty
• Coordinate with medical and technical teams at BARC Hospital or RMRC Kolkata