BARC Scientific Assistant (Para-Medical) Recruitment 2026: 6 Posts

📅 Posted: 17/07/2026 📝 Updated: 17/07/2026

Total Vacancy6

SalaryScientific Assistant/C (Psychologist): Level 7, Entry Pay ₹44,900; Scientific Assistant/B (Pathology/Radiography/Nuclear Medicine Technologist): Level 6, Entry Pay ₹35,400 [+ Central Government Allowances]

LocationAll India

Last Date18/08/2026

Short Information: Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), under the Department of Atomic Energy, has invited online applications for 6 Group 'B' Para-medical posts as Scientific Assistant across four specializations — Psychologist, Pathology, Radiography, and Nuclear Medicine Technologist — at BARC Mumbai and Radiation Medicine Research Centre (RMRC), Kolkata. This is a rare entry point into one of India's premier atomic research institutions for para-medical professionals, offering Entry Pay of ₹44,900 for Scientific Assistant/C (Psychologist) and ₹35,400 for the Scientific Assistant/B posts, along with Central Government allowances. Eligible candidates need specific degree and diploma combinations depending on the post — for instance, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist role accepts a B.Sc with a Diploma in Medical Radio-Isotope Techniques, Nuclear Medicine Technology, or Fusion Imaging Technology, or a direct B.Sc in Nuclear Medicine Technology. Selection is purely through a personal interview, with a screening test only if the number of applicants is too high to interview directly. Beyond hands-on clinical work like handling X-ray machines, CT/MRI, and PET/CT scanners, selected candidates also get opportunities to teach in BARC's academic programs including MD (Nuclear Medicine) and MSc courses under HBNI. Online applications are open from 17 July 2026 to 18 August 2026 (23:59 Hrs) at recruit.barc.gov.in, with all 6 posts being Unreserved.

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BARC Scientific Assistant Para-Medical Online Form 2026 2026Important Dates

Opening Date for Online Application	17/07/2026 (00:00 Hrs)
Closing Date for Online Application	18/08/2026 (23:59 Hrs)
Exam Date	To be notified (Selection via Interview)

BARC Scientific Assistant Para-Medical Online Form 2026 2026Application Fee

General/OBC (Male)	₹150
SC/ST/Women (All Categories)	₹0

Payment: Online

BARC Scientific Assistant (Para-Medical) Recruitment 2026: 6 PostsVacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: 18-30 Years (as on 18/08/2026)

(Departmental Candidates (Min. 3 Years continuous & regular service in same/allied cadre): As per Government of India Orders, Children/Family Members of those who died in the 1984 Riots: 5 Years, Widows, Divorced Women, and Women Judicially Separated (not remarried): As per Government of India Orders, Meritorious Sportspersons: As per Government of India Orders)

Post Code	Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility
DR/01	Scientific Assistant/C (Psychologist)	1	Graduation in Psychology (Min. 60%) + PG in Applied Psychology/Clinical/Counselling Psychology (Min. 50%) Age 18-30 Yrs
DR/02	Scientific Assistant/B (Pathology)	1	B.Sc (Min. 60%) + DMLT (Min. 60%) OR B.Sc (Medical Lab Technology, Min. 60%) Age 18-30 Yrs
DR/03	Scientific Assistant/B (Radiography)	2	B.Sc (Radiography, Min. 60%) OR B.Sc (Min. 50%) + 1 Yr Diploma in Radiography Age 18-30 Yrs
DR/04	Scientific Assistant/B (Nuclear Medicine Technologist)	2	B.Sc (Min. 60%) + DMRIT/DNMT/DFIT (Min. 50%) OR B.Sc (NMT, Min. 60%) Age 18-30 Yrs
Total Vacancy		6

Recruitment Table: Post Wise Unit & Category

Post Code	Post Name	Unit	Category	Total Vacancy
DR/01	Scientific Assistant/C (Psychologist)	BARC	UR	1
DR/02	Scientific Assistant/B (Pathology)	BARC	UR	1
DR/03	Scientific Assistant/B (Radiography)	BARC	UR	2
DR/04	Scientific Assistant/B (Nuclear Medicine Technologist)	BARC & RMRC	UR	2
Total				6
Note:All 6 posts are Unreserved (UR). No category-wise (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) breakup was provided in the official notification.

BARC Scientific Assistant Para-Medical Online Form 2026Eligibility Criteria

Scientific Assistant/C (Psychologist): Graduation in Psychology (Min. 60%) PLUS Post Graduation in Applied Psychology/Psychology with specialization in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (Min. 50%); 1 year Hospital/Clinical experience post-PG preferred.
Scientific Assistant/B (Pathology): B.Sc (Min. 60%) + PG Diploma in Medical Lab Technology - DMLT (Min. 60%) OR B.Sc (Medical Lab Technology) with Min. 60%.
Scientific Assistant/B (Radiography): B.Sc (Radiography) with Min. 60% OR B.Sc (Min. 50%) + 1 year Diploma in Radiography.
Scientific Assistant/B (Nuclear Medicine Technologist): B.Sc (Min. 60%) + DMRIT/DNMT/DFIT (Min. 50%) OR B.Sc (NMT - Nuclear Medicine Technology) with Min. 60%.
Candidates must have acquired the requisite qualification as on the last date of online application (18/08/2026).

BARC Scientific Assistant Para-Medical Online Form 2026Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name	Salary Level
Scientific Assistant/C (Psychologist)	Level 7, Entry Pay ₹44,900 + Central Government Allowances
Scientific Assistant/B (Pathology/Radiography/Nuclear Medicine Technologist)	Level 6, Entry Pay ₹35,400 + Central Government Allowances

BARC Scientific Assistant Para-Medical Online Form 2026Selection Process Steps

Personal Interview
Screening Test (only if number of applicants is high, to restrict candidates called for interview)

Recruitment Table: Nature of Duties by Post

Post Code	Post Name	Nature of Duties
DR/01	Scientific Assistant/C (Psychologist)	Hospital based, Occupational Health Care based, School and Community based Counselling Services.
DR/02	Scientific Assistant/B (Pathology)	Shift duties in Pathology Laboratory - Emergency Laboratory, Phlebotomy, Clinical Pathology, Biochemistry, Hematology, Microbiology (incl. Virology), Blood Bank and Immunology.
DR/03	Scientific Assistant/B (Radiography)	Handling X-ray machines, general radiography including portable X-rays, operation theatre and special radiological investigations; advanced imaging modalities like CR, DR, USG, CT, MRI.
DR/04	Scientific Assistant/B (Nuclear Medicine Technologist)	Nuclear medicine studies using uptake probe, gamma camera SPECT systems, PET/CT scanner; patient preparation, radiopharmaceutical administration, data acquisition/analysis, teaching in MD (Nuclear Medicine) and MSc programs under HBNI (BARC unit only).

BARC Scientific Assistant Para-Medical Online Form 2026How to Apply

Visit the official BARC recruitment website recruit.barc.gov.in.
Read the instructions carefully under 'How to Apply' on the homepage before starting.
Register and fill in the online application form - only one application is acceptable per post; apply and pay fee separately for each post if applying for more than one.
Submit the application to generate an Application Number.
Go to 'My Account' → 'Make Payment', select your Application Number, and complete the online payment of the application fee (if applicable).
Submit well in advance without waiting for the closing date (18/08/2026).

Recruitment Note: About Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is India's premier nuclear research facility under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, headquartered in Mumbai. BARC conducts multidisciplinary research spanning nuclear science, engineering, and allied fields, and also operates medical and radiation research facilities including hospital-based diagnostic and treatment services. The Radiation Medicine Research Centre (RMRC) in Kolkata functions as an associated unit, extending BARC's expertise in nuclear medicine and radiation-based healthcare to eastern India.

Recruitment Note: Benefits & Perks Beyond Salary

In addition to normal Pay and Allowances, Department of Atomic Energy employees are entitled to an exciting working environment, promotions to higher grades under DAE's Merit Promotion Scheme, healthcare for self and family, attractive performance-related incentives, professional update allowance, Leave Travel Concession for self and family, Children's Education Allowance, and Departmental Accommodation as per Government of India Orders. Selected candidates will be governed by the National Pension System (NPS) or Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) as per Government orders.

BARC Scientific Assistant Para-Medical Online Form 2026Important Official Links

Apply Online Application Window: 17/07/2026 to 18/08/2026	Click Here ↗
Download Notification Advt No. 06/2026 (R-I)	Click Here ↗
Official Website	Click Here ↗

Disclaimer Information provided here is for quick reference. Verify all details on the official website before taking action.

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Quick Overview

🚀 Recruitment Overview

Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization	BARC
Post Name	Scientific Assistant (Para-Medical)
Total Vacancy	6
Salary	Scientific Assistant/C (Psychologist): Level 7, Entry Pay ₹44,900; Scientific Assistant/B (Pathology/Radiography/Nuclear Medicine Technologist): Level 6, Entry Pay ₹35,400 [+ Central Government Allowances]
Job Location	All India
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date	18/08/2026
Official Website	Visit Website ↗

💡 Expert Tip

Since selection is purely interview-based with no written exam guaranteed, make sure every educational qualification and experience you enter in the online form is accurate and declared — BARC explicitly checks this at document verification, and any CGPA/OGPA/SGPA must be converted to percentage as per your university's own norms, with proof of that conversion formula ready to show. If you're applying for more than one post code, remember each one needs a completely separate application and separate fee payment — one application per post only. Also note the application isn't complete just because you submitted the form; you must go back to 'Make Payment' under 'My Account' and pay the fee separately, and if that payment isn't done before the closing date, your entire application gets rejected as incomplete even if the form itself was submitted on time.

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the in-hand salary for BARC Scientific Assistant? ▼

Ans: Scientific Assistant/C (Psychologist) gets Level 7 with Entry Pay ₹44,900, while the three Scientific Assistant/B posts (Pathology, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technologist) get Level 6 with Entry Pay ₹35,400. Central Government allowances are additionally admissible on top of the entry pay as per rules.

Q.2 What is the last date to apply online for BARC Recruitment 2026? ▼

Ans: Online applications close on 18 August 2026 at 23:59 Hrs. The application window opened on 17 July 2026. Candidates are advised to submit well in advance rather than waiting for the closing date, and must also complete the fee payment separately before this deadline.

Q.3 Is there any written examination for BARC Scientific Assistant posts? ▼

Ans: Selection is primarily through a Personal Interview for all four post codes (DR/01 to DR/04). BARC/RMRC reserves the right to conduct a screening test in the respective discipline only if the number of applicants is too high, to restrict the candidates called for interview.

Q.4 What is the age limit for BARC Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026? ▼

Ans: The age limit is 18 to 30 years as on 18 August 2026, the closing date of application. Relaxation is available for departmental candidates, children/family members of those who died in the 1984 Riots (5 years), widows/divorced/judicially separated women, and meritorious sportspersons as per Government of India Orders.

Q.5 How to download the BARC Scientific Assistant Notification PDF? ▼

Ans: The detailed advertisement (Advt No. 06/2026 R-I) is available on the official BARC recruitment website recruit.barc.gov.in, where candidates can also register and submit their online application.

Q.6 What is the educational qualification required for BARC Nuclear Medicine Technologist? ▼

Ans: Candidates need a B.Sc (Min. 60%) plus a Diploma in Medical Radio-Isotope Techniques (DMRIT), Diploma in Nuclear Medicine Technology (DNMT), or Diploma in Fusion Imaging Technology (DFIT) with minimum 50% marks, OR a direct B.Sc in Nuclear Medicine Technology (NMT) with minimum 60% marks.

Q.7 What is the selection process for BARC Scientific Assistant posts? ▼

Ans: Selection is based on performance in a Personal Interview for all posts (DR/01 to DR/04). If the number of applicants is high, a screening test in the respective discipline may be conducted first to shortlist candidates for the interview, at the Research Centre's discretion.

Q.8 Is BARC Scientific Assistant a permanent government job? ▼

Ans: Yes, these are regular Group 'B' posts under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, filled through Direct Recruitment, carrying standard Central Government benefits including pension coverage under NPS/UPS, healthcare, and Leave Travel Concession.