BARC Research Associate Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline
54
Permanent Vacancies
Apply Date
25 Mar 2026
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai has released Advertisement No. 3/2026(R-V) for the recruitment of Research Associate (RA) posts across multiple advanced R&D projects.
📅 IMPORTANT DATES
- Last Date to Apply: 24 April 2026
- Mode of Application: Offline
📊 BARC Research Associate Vacancy 2026
| S.No. | Project / Post Name (Number of Post ) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Radiochemical Research & Polymer Electrolytes (1) |
| 2 | Actinide Chemistry & Computational Modelling (1) |
| 3 | Ligand Synthesis & Nanoparticles (1) |
| 4 | Molten Salt Reactor Electrochemistry (1) |
| 5 | Thermophysical Nuclear Materials Study (1) |
| 6 | Rare Earth / Lanthanide Processing (2) |
| 7(a) | Laser Surface Modification (Bio-materials) (1) |
| 7(b) | Supramolecular Chemistry & Biosensing (1) |
| 8 | Thermal Plasma Spray Coating (1) |
| 9 | High Power Plasma Torch Simulation (1) |
| 10 | Accelerator Magnets & RF Devices (1) |
| 11 | Laser Spectroscopy (1) |
| 12 | Quantum Computing Laser System (1) |
| 13 | Chemical Engineering (Hydrometallurgy) (1) |
| 14 | Hydrogen Production & Coatings (1) |
| 15 | Chemical Engineering Studies (2) |
| 16 | Catalyst & Organic Synthesis (1) |
| 17 | Ligand Design & Waste Immobilization (3) |
| 18 | Desalination & Brine Management (3) |
| 19 | Ion Exchange Membranes (2) |
| 20 | Advanced Membrane Technology (2) |
| 21 | Rare Earth Processing Technologies (4) |
| 22 | Muon Tomography / Electronics & IT (2) |
| 23 | Nuclear Agriculture & Food Tech (15) |
| 24 | Radiochemicals & Radiopharma (4) |
| 25 | Nuclear Physics Research (1) |
✅ Total Vacancies: ~54 Posts
👉 Reservation:
- Reservation applicable as per Government of India rules (SC/ST/OBC/PwD)
- Candidates must submit valid certificates
🎓 DISCIPLINE & EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
Candidates must have Ph.D. in relevant discipline depending on project:
Major Disciplines:
- Chemical Sciences / Polymer Science
- Physics / Biophysics / Plasma Physics
- Chemical Engineering / Metallurgical Engineering
- Materials Science
- Biotechnology / Life Sciences
- Agriculture / Genetics / Bioinformatics
- Nuclear Physics / Experimental Physics
- Computer Science / Electronics (for specific projects)
Examples:
- Polymer Electrolytes & Li-ion Battery Research
- Actinide Chemistry & Spectroscopy
- Laser & Plasma Technology
- Quantum Computing (Ti:Sapphire Laser)
- Nuclear Agriculture & Food Preservation
- Radiopharmaceutical Development
👉 Important:
- Mathematics at UG level required for some posts
- Relevant research experience preferred
📊 MINIMUM QUALIFYING MARKS
- No fixed percentage mentioned
- Selection based on:
- Ph.D. quality
- Research publications
- Interview performance
🎯 AGE LIMIT
- Age limit not explicitly mentioned
- Must meet eligibility for Research Associate level as per BARC norms
💰 APPLICATION FEE
- No application fee mentioned in notification
👉 Likely FREE application
💼 SELECTION PROCESS
Selection will be purely interview-based:
- Application Screening
- Shortlisting
- Personal Interview
👉 Only shortlisted candidates will be called
💸 SALARY / FELLOWSHIP
| Level | Monthly Salary |
|---|---|
| RA-I | ₹58,000 + HRA + Contingency |
| RA-II | ₹61,000 + HRA + Contingency |
| RA-III | ₹67,000 + HRA + Contingency |
📌 Contingency Grant also provided annually
⏳ DURATION OF FELLOWSHIP
- Maximum: 3 Years
- Some projects up to specific dates (e.g., 2029 / 2028)
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Step-by-Step Process:
- Download application format from notification
- Fill complete bio-data
- Attach documents:
- Mark sheets (SSC to Ph.D.)
- Degree certificates
- Experience certificates
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Send application to:
📍 Deputy Establishment Officer
Recruitment-V, Central Complex
BARC, Trombay
Mumbai – 400085
👉 Mention Research Project Number on envelope
👉 Apply separately for each project
📌 GENERAL CONDITIONS
- No email applications allowed
- Candidates must bring:
- Original documents
- Photo ID proof at interview
- No hostel accommodation provided
- Updates will be available only on BARC website
- Mumbai jurisdiction for legal disputes
⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTES
- Candidates with Ph.D. thesis under evaluation are NOT eligible
- Fellowship level (RA-I/II/III) decided based on:
- Research work quality
- Experience
- Interview performance
- False information = candidature cancellation
📚 KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- ✔ High-level scientific research opportunity
- ✔ Work under senior BARC scientists
- ✔ Cutting-edge projects (AI, Nuclear, Quantum Tech)
- ✔ Attractive salary up to ₹67,000/month
| Advertisement No. | 3/2026(R-V) |
| Total Vacancies | 54 |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Apply Date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Job Location | 📍 Maharashtra📍 Mumbai |
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Career Official Link | Open Career Page |
| Official Website | Open Website |
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