BARC Scientific Assistant (Para-Medical) Recruitment 2026

BARC is hiring 6 Scientific Assistants for Para-medical posts — Psychologist, Pathology, Radiography and Nuclear Medicine Technologist — at its Mumbai and Kolkata centres. If you have a B.Sc or postgraduate degree in the relevant field, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 18 August 2026. Age limit is 18 to 30 years. Salary ranges from Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 44,900 per month depending on the post.

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

The Department of Atomic Energy's Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) has released Advertisement No. 06/2026 (R-I) to fill 6 Group 'B' Para-medical posts through direct recruitment. The posts are spread across 4 disciplines — Psychologist, Pathology, Radiography and Nuclear Medicine Technologist — at BARC, Mumbai and the Radiation Medicine Research Centre (RMRC), Kolkata. Selection is largely interview-based, making this a great opportunity for para-medical graduates and diploma holders. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist role also involves teaching and training at HBNI's MD (Nuclear Medicine) and M.Sc courses, so this is a good fit if you enjoy both clinical work and academics.

Note: The vacancies are provisional and may vary based on approval by the competent authority. Candidates on the wait list may be offered appointment only if a main-list candidate does not join, and the wait list stays valid for one year from the date the select panel is prepared.

Vacancy Details

All 6 posts are Unreserved (UR).

Who Can Apply?

Scientific Assistant/C (Psychologist) - Level 7:

• Graduation in Psychology with minimum 60% marks, plus a Post Graduate degree in Applied Psychology/Psychology with specialization in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (minimum 50% marks).
• 1 year of hospital/clinical experience after your PG degree is preferred.

Scientific Assistant/B (Pathology) - Level 6:

• B.Sc (minimum 60%) followed by a Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (DMLT, minimum 60%), OR B.Sc in Medical Lab Technology with minimum 60% marks.

Scientific Assistant/B (Radiography) - Level 6:

• B.Sc in Radiography with minimum 60% marks, OR B.Sc (minimum 50%) plus a 1-year Diploma in Radiography.

Scientific Assistant/B (Nuclear Medicine Technologist) - Level 6:

• B.Sc (minimum 60%) plus a Diploma in Medical Radio-Isotope Techniques/Nuclear Medicine Technology/Fusion Imaging Technology (minimum 50%), OR B.Sc in Nuclear Medicine Technology with minimum 60% marks.

Age Limit

• You should be between 18 and 30 years old as on 18 August 2026.
• Age Relaxation: Departmental candidates with 3+ years of continuous service get relaxation as per Government of India orders. Widows, divorced women and judicially separated women who have not remarried, and meritorious sportspersons, are also eligible for relaxation.

Salary

• Scientific Assistant/C (Psychologist): Entry pay of Rs. 44,900 per month at Level 7 of the pay matrix.
• Scientific Assistant/B (Pathology, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technologist): Entry pay of Rs. 35,400 per month at Level 6 of the pay matrix.
• You will also get allowances as admissible under Central Government rules, plus healthcare, Leave Travel Concession and children's education allowance as per Department of Atomic Energy benefits.
• You get promotions to higher grades under DAE's Merit Promotion Scheme, along with attractive performance-related incentives and departmental accommodation as per Government of India rules.
• On appointment, you will be covered under the National Pension System (NPS) or Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) as per government orders.

Application Fee

• General/OBC/EWS: Rs. 150
• SC/ST and Women candidates: No fee
• Payment mode: Online only. Fee once paid is non-refundable.

Selection Process

Selection is based on:

1. Screening Test: If the number of applicants is high, BARC may conduct a discipline-specific screening test to shortlist candidates for interview.
2. Personal Interview: Final selection is based on your performance in the interview.
3. Document Verification: You must bring your original certificates, admit card and application printout at the time of the interview.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official BARC recruitment portal at recruit.barc.gov.in.
2. Register and read the "How to Apply" instructions on the homepage carefully.
3. Fill in the online application form for your chosen post.
4. Pay the application fee online through the "Make Payment" option under "My Account".
5. Submit the form and keep a printout of your application and admit card for the interview.

You can apply for only one post per application — if you want to apply for more than one post, submit a separate application and fee for each.

Important Dates

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

• Provide clinical, counselling or diagnostic support based on your discipline (Psychology, Pathology, Radiography or Nuclear Medicine)
• Operate and handle diagnostic equipment such as X-ray machines, CT, MRI or gamma camera/SPECT systems as applicable
• Prepare and position patients for imaging or laboratory procedures
• Maintain accurate patient records and test/imaging reports
• Follow radiation safety and hospital hygiene protocols at all times
• Assist doctors and senior staff during procedures, rounds and emergencies
• Support teaching and training programmes conducted at the centre
• Participate in research studies undertaken by the department