BARC JRF Recruitment 2026 – 105 Junior Research Fellowships | Apply Online

105 Fellowships Vacancies

Advt. No. 4/2026 (R-V)

🏢 Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) 📍 Mumbai

Apply Date 10 Mar 2026 — 31 Mar 2026

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The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai has released Advertisement No. 4/2026 (R-V) for the recruitment of Junior Research Fellows (JRF). A total of 105 fellowships (indicative) are available in Physical, Chemical, and Life Sciences disciplines.

Selected candidates will register for PhD at Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI) under the Department of Atomic Energy.

Interested candidates who have qualified national level exams like CSIR-NET, GATE, JEST, ICMR-JRF, DBT-BET, ICAR-JRF, JGEEBILS can apply online before 31 March 2026.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Start Date	10 March 2026
Last Date to Apply	31 March 2026
Interview (Tentative)	June – July 2026

BARC JRF Recruitment 2026 Overview

Organization	Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)
Post Name	Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Advertisement No	4/2026 (R-V)
Total Fellowships	105 (Indicative)
Job Location	Mumbai and other BARC facilities
Fellowship Duration	5 Years
Selection Process	Interview
Application Mode	Online
Last Date	31 March 2026

Number of Vacancies

Total Fellowships: 105 (Indicative)
Distribution across Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences disciplines

BARC reserves the right to increase, decrease or cancel fellowships depending on requirements.

Discipline and Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess M.Sc / Integrated M.Sc / B.S-M.S / B.S (with Research) in relevant subjects.

1. Physics

Qualification:
- M.Sc / Integrated M.Sc / B.S-M.S / B.S (Research) in Physics
Requirement:
- Mathematics must be one subject in B.Sc

2. Chemistry

Subjects allowed:

General Chemistry
Applied Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry

Additional requirements:

Physics as ancillary subject in B.Sc
Mathematics at H.Sc level

Not eligible:

Industrial Chemistry
Polymer Chemistry
Textile Chemistry
Environmental Chemistry
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Petroleum Chemistry
Nanoscience / Nanotechnology
M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Analysis

3. Life Sciences

Eligible disciplines include:

Life Science
Botany
Zoology
Agriculture
Biochemistry
Microbiology
Molecular Biology
Biotechnology
Marine Biology
Bioinformatics
Genetics
Plant Science
Plant Breeding
Plant Pathology
Entomology
Animal Science
Biomedical Sciences
Food Science
Food Science and Technology

Requirement:

Physics / Chemistry / Biochemistry / Agriculture Chemistry must be a subject at B.Sc level.

Not eligible:

Fisheries
Horticulture
Forestry
Agronomy
Animal Husbandry
Medicine / Medical Science
Pharmaceutical Science
Home Science
B.Tech / M.Tech in Life Science disciplines

Minimum Qualifying Marks

Qualification	Minimum Marks
B.Sc	60% aggregate
M.Sc	55% aggregate
Integrated M.Sc / B.S-M.S	55% aggregate
4-Year B.S Research Degree	75% aggregate

Candidates awaiting final results may apply but must meet the required marks before joining.

Required National Level Exams

Applicants must have a valid score in at least one of the following:

UGC-CSIR NET Fellowship
JEST
ICMR-JRF
ICAR-JRF
DBT-BET (Biotechnology Eligibility Test)
GATE (Physics / Chemistry / Life Sciences / Biotechnology)
JGEEBILS

Scores must be valid as on 1 July 2026.

Age Limit

Category	Maximum Age
General	28 Years
OBC (NCL)	31 Years
SC / ST	33 Years
PwBD	Additional 10 Years

Age will be calculated as on 1 August 2026.

Reservation

Reservation will be provided according to Government of India rules for:

SC
ST
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)

Candidates must provide valid caste certificates in prescribed formats.

Selection Process

The selection process includes:

Application Screening
- Based on national level exam scores.
Interview
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview at BARC Mumbai.
Final Selection
- Based only on interview performance.

In case of a tie:

Marks in M.Sc / B.Sc will be considered.

Fellowship and Salary

Selected candidates will receive:

Junior Research Fellowship (First 2 Years)

₹37,000 per month

Senior Research Fellowship (After 2 Years)

₹42,000 per month

Additional Benefits:

Contingency Grant: ₹60,000 per year
Financial assistance to attend one international conference
Health scheme facility

Total fellowship duration: 5 Years.

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General / OBC	₹500
SC / ST	Exempted
Women	Exempted
PwBD	Exempted

Payment must be made online through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI.
Fees once paid will not be refunded.

How to Apply

Candidates can apply online through the official BARC recruitment portal.

Steps to apply:

Visit the official application portal.
Register using valid email ID and mobile number.
Fill the online application form carefully.
Upload required documents:
- Photo and signature
- SSC certificate
- Educational mark sheets
- National level exam score card
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
Pay application fee (if applicable).
Submit the application and take a printout.

Applications will be accepted online only.

Official Notification PDF

Important Documents Required

Candidates must upload:

SSC certificate (Date of Birth proof)
HSC certificate
B.Sc mark sheets
M.Sc mark sheets
National exam score card
Degree certificates
Caste certificate (if applicable)

Failure to upload required documents may lead to application rejection.

General Conditions

Candidates must ensure correct information in the application form.
Incomplete or false information will lead to rejection.
Selection will not guarantee regular employment in BARC.
Fellowship performance will be reviewed annually.
PhD registration may be cancelled in case of misconduct.
Selected candidates may work at BARC facilities in:
- Mumbai
- Kalpakkam
- Indore
- Kolkata
- Hyderabad
- Visakhapatnam.