BARC Recruitment : 105 Posts Available

Applications are invited for BARC Recruitment : 105 Posts Available

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is inviting applications from eligible candidates for 105 vacant posts of Junior Research Fellows (JRF) in the areas of Physical, Chemical and Biological Sciences. All the selected candidates will register for Ph.D. in Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI a deemed to be University of Department of Atomic Energy).

Name of post : Junior Research Fellow

No. of posts : 105 (Indicative)

Eligibility Criteria :

I. Candidates should have consistently good academic record and should have secured minimum of 60% aggregate in B.Sc. and 55% aggregate in M.Sc. from a recognized University.

II. a. Candidates those who have completed and awaiting the final results of M.Sc. Degree may also apply. However, such candidates should necessarily attach copies of the mark sheets of B.Sc. Degree and a copy of M.Sc. first year mark sheet(s) along with the application. Such candidates should have scored marks above 60% aggregate until the previous semester/year and minimum aggregate of 60% in B.Sc. level. In case such candidates eventually join the Fellowship, they shall have acquired aggregate marks of 55% in the qualifying degrees.

b. Candidates with five years integrated M.Sc. degree should have secured minimum of 55% aggregate in M.Sc./B.S.-M.S. (Dual degree).

c. In case appearing candidates are selected for JRF, they should secure 55% marks in aggregate in the M.Sc. examination and submit their M.Sc. Degree and mark sheet by July 01, 2021, failing which their candidature may be terminated.

III.Relevant certificates to this effect should be submitted at the time of joining the Centre. Wherever the results are declared as CGPA/GPA, it may be converted to percentage and entered. (The formula prescribed by the institute for conversion to be indicated at the time of verification).

M.Sc. / Integrated M. Sc is the eligible qualification with the following subjects-

• Physics with Mathematics/Numerical Methods as one of the subject at M.Sc. level
• Chemistry (General, Applied, Organic, Inorganic, Physical and Analytical) with Physics as ancillary subject at B.Sc. Level; and Mathematics at H.Sc. level
• Life sciences (Agriculture, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Marine Biology, Bioinformatics, Genetics, Botany, Zoology, Plant Science, Plant Breeding, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Animal Science, Life Science, Biomedical Sciences and Biosciences). M.Sc. applicants should have at least one of the following subjects at B. Sc. Level : Physics or Chemistry or Biochemistry or Agriculture Chemistry as a main subject. In case of five years integrated M.Sc. the candidates should have studied any one of the above subjects as a subsidiary/ ancillary level.

IV. In addition to the above, ONLY those candidates who have appeared and successfully cleared atleast one of the following qualifying examinations will be shortlisted for interview at BARC, Mumbai. Applications will be scrutinized and suitability of candidates will be decided on the basis of their academic performance and qualifying examination. The recommendation / decision of the Selection Committee will be final and binding.

a. With valid UGC-CSIR-NET Fellowship (SLET/ Lecturership is not eligible)

b. With valid JEST score

c. With valid ICMR-JRF Test, ICAR-JRF Test

d. With valid DBT-JRB Biotechnology Eligibility Test

e. With valid GATE Score 2019/2020 in Physics / Chemistry / Life Sciences / Biotechnology

At the time of application candidates should clearly indicate the details of the qualifying examinations listed as above for consideration of application and submit the proof at the time of interview.

Fellowship : The selected candidates will be initially taken as Junior Research Fellows (JRF) and will be paid a stipend of Rs. 31,000/- per month. The fellowship will be provided initially for a period of two years. Continuation of the fellowship is subject to satisfactory performance and review at the end of each year. On satisfactory performance, the tenure of Fellowship will be further extended and upgraded to Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) from the third year onwards with a stipend of Rs. 35000/- per month (consolidated). The total period of the fellowship shall in no case exceed five years. They are entitled for contingency grant including book allowance of Rs. 40,000/- per year. In addition, the fellows are entitled for House Rent Allowance of Rs. 7440/- p.m.(JRF) and Rs. 8400/- p.m. (SRF), if not in occupation of Government accommodation.

Age Limit : The candidate must be an Indian national. The candidate should be less than 28 years of age as on last date for receipt of application. Age relaxation is applicable up to 3 years in case of Other Backward Class applicants, 5 years in case of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe applicants and 10 years in case of persons with disabilities applicants.

Selection Procedure : Applications will be scrutinized and candidates will be shortlisted for interview based on their academic performance and score obtained in the Qualifying Examination. A first screening will be made based on previous academic records of the applicants. A further shortlisting of candidates will be made based on the performance in nation-wide screening test (Qualifying Examination).

How to apply : Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for the above post through the BARC recruitment portal https://recruit.barc.gov.in .

Starting date of receipt of applications : 18/12/2020 from 1000 hours onwards

Last date of receipt of application : 31/03/2021 upto 1700 hours

Application Fees : Application fee of Rs. 500/- (Rupees five hundred only) is payable at the time of submission of online application. Mode of payment of the Application Fee is only through Online.  Application fee is exempted for Women candidates and candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Person with Disabilities.

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