BHABHA ATOMIC RESEARCH CENTRE

BHABHA ATOMIC RESEARCH CENTRE

Research Fellowships in Engineering and Science

disciplines under XI Plan Projects

Advertizement No. : XI Plan/Jan2009

BARC invites applications for Junior Research Fellows (JRFs), Senior Research Fellows (SRFs) and
Research Associates (RAs) to be recruited under Plan Projects of BARC. Persons recruited under this
scheme would get an opportunity to work on R&D programmes of national importance relevant to the
mandate of the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai. The Fellows will carry out research
under the guidance of senior scientists of the centre and will utilize the state-of-the-art instruments and
laboratory facilities that are setup / being setup under plan projects of BARC. The candidates eligible for
admission for Ph.D programme of Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI) can register with HBNI.

The particulars under this scheme are given in the following:
Sr. No Scheme Fellowship

1. JRF : Rs. 12,000/- p.m. for 1st and 2nd year and Rs. 14,000/- p.m. for subsequent years
+ 30% HRA + Contingency grant of Rs. 15,000/- per year.

2. SRF : Rs. 14,000/- p.m. for 1st and 2nd year and Rs. 15,000/- p.m. for subsequent years
+ 30% HRA + Contingency grant of Rs. 15,000/- per year.

3. RA : Rs. 16,000/- p.m. + 30% HRA

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

A. Minimum Educational Qualification and Experience:
For JRFs :
• BE/B Tech. - 1st Class
(Disciplines : Chemical Engg., / Mechanical Engg. / Metallurgy / Computer Science /
Computer Engg / Electronics / Instrumentation & Control Engg)
or
• M.Sc - 1st Class
(Disciplines : Physics / Chemistry / Electronics / Applied Physics / Biotechnology)
or
• MCA - 1st Class

For SRFs :
• M. Tech. (Disciplines: Chemical Engg., / Mechanical Engg. / Metallurgy / Computer Science /
Computer Engg / Electronics / Instrumentation & Control Engg./ Polymer Technology / Food
Technology / Biotechnology).
or
• BE / B Tech with 2 years of relevant research experience
(Disciplines : Chemical Engg., / Mechanical Engg. / Metallurgy / Computer Science /
Computer Engg / Electronics / Instrumentation & Control Engg)
or
• M.Sc - 1st Class with 2 years of relevant research experience
(Disciplines : Physics / Chemistry / Electronics / Applied Physics / Biotechnology)

For RAs :

• Ph. D in Chemistry / Physics / Material Science
(with research topic in condensed matter science / neutron or x-ray scattering / experimental
high energy physics / astrophysics / nuclear physics / magnetism / computational chemistry /
computational material science / computational physics / inorganic or organic or general
chemistry )
The research fellows depending on the discipline will be associated with in one of the following areas of
research such as Lasers & Plasma systems, Accelerator based experiments, Detectors, neutron/x-ray
scattering, high energy physics, astrophysics, beamline development and utilization, instrument
development for accelerator safety, inorganic & organometallic chemistry, multi-ferroic materials,
surface modified colloids, corrosion, diffusion studies & phase analysis, polymeric/ceramic membrane
development, packaging material development, chemical process development, separation science,
friction stir welding, NDE techniques, CAD/CAM software validation & verification, parallelization of
scientific software, encryption & security management, computer simulation of shock wave propagation
etc.
B. Nationality/Age: Indian nationals with the following age limits are eligible to apply.
Age Limit : As on 1st January 2009, the candidate should not exceed the following age criterion.
with BE / B.Tech qualification - 26 years
with MSc/MCA qualification - 28 years
with M.Tech qualification - 28 years
with Ph.D qualification - 30 years
The age criterion is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates. The
SC/ST /OBC certificate should be as per the standard format.
SELECTION PROCEDURE / APPOINTMENT
Applications will be screened and candidates found suitable will be called to appear for an interview in
Mumbai. Preference will be given to those candidates whose research interest and work experience has
relevance to the mandate of DAE. Outstation candidates will be paid sleeper class (ordinary) train fare or
actual fare, whichever is less. Candidates are advised to come prepared to stay in Mumbai for 2 to 3 days as
a few short listed candidates will be asked to undergo a medical examination on the day following the
interview. Final selection will be made from among the short listed candidates found medically fit. The
selected candidates will be offered Fellowship at BARC for an initial period of up to 3 years which may be
extendable by another 2 years based on performance and requirement in the Department.
HOW TO APPLY
a) The application should be preferably be typewritten on a plain paper as per the pro-forma given in the
advertisement for only one of the subjects listed above. Multiple applications received would be
rejected.
b) Attach only photocopies of the following documents/ certificates duly attested by a Gazetted Officer/
Head of the Institute (Do not enclose original certificates).
i) All degree certificates and mark sheets starting with the eligibility qualification.
iii) Proof of date of birth e.g. CBSE/ HSC/ SSC/ Matriculation certificate.
iv) SC/ ST/ OBC certificate, if applicable, as per the prescribed format.
c) Enclose a self addressed envelope (size 5”x7”) with complete addresses including PIN code.
d) Affix one passport size photograph on the top right corner of the application and enclose one spare
photograph inside the envelope indicated at “c” above. Append your signatures across both the
photographs.

e) Postal Order/Demand Draft of Rs.100/- as application fee drawn in favour of Accounts Officer, BARC
payable at Mumbai. SC/ST candidates are exempted from application fee.
f) Persons working under the Central/ State Government/ Public Sector Undertakings should submit their
application through proper channel.
g) Send application to the following address only by Registered or Speed Post of Indian Postal Services
and preserve the receipt for future reference.
Deputy Establishment Officer (R-IV),
(Scheme : BARC Research Fellows under XI Plan Projects)
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre,
4th floor, Central Complex,
Trombay, Mumbai-400085.

http://www.barc.gov.in/webpages/recruitment/r5.pdf