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Entrance Exam : OCES / DGFS – 2018 Engineering, Science Online Registration
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BARC OCES / DGFS
BARC Training Schools provide two Training Schemes to deserving candidates ambitious of pursuing a rewarding career in Nuclear Science, Engineering and Technology and
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a. who would relish challenges in frontier areas of Science & Technology,
b. who would like to be part of an expanding program of Nuclear Power / Research Reactors, Accelerators and Nuclear Fuel Cycle Technologies, and
c. who would enjoy pursuing innovative research in frontier areas of Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biosciences, Geology and Geophysics.
They are respectively called Orientation Course for Engineering Graduates and Science Postgraduates (OCES) and DAE Graduate Fellowship Scheme for Engineering Graduates and Physics Postgraduates (DGFS).
Successful completion of the Training Schemes guarantees employment as Scientific Officer ‘C’ in one of the DAE units or Atomic Energy Regulatory Board with attractive career progression opportunities up to the highest echelons.
Eligibility Criteria
Qualifying Degrees and Other Academic Requirements for OCES/DGFS-2018:
a) For Engineering Disciplines (codes ME, CH, MT, EE, EC, CS, IN, CE, NE as per Table-1a):
i. B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Sc. (Engineering) / 5-year Integrated M.Tech. with a minimum of 60%* aggregate marks in one of the engineering disciplines mentioned in Table-1a.
ii. It is to be noted that there is no Training discipline called ‘Nuclear Engineering’ and applicants with a degree in ‘Nuclear Engineering’ will be allotted RSE at the the BARC Training School, Mumbai or ME or CH at the BARC Training Schools at Mumbai, Kalpakkam or NFC-Hyderabad, as their Training Scheme.
iii. Applicants opting to be considered on the basis of a GATE Score must have a valid GATE-2017 or GATE-2018 Score in the same engineering discipline as the qualifying degree discipline. The applicable GATE subjects are listed in Table-1a.
iv. Those having qualifying degree in branches like Aerospace, Automobile, Automotive, Industrial Production, Automative, Reliability, Ceramics, Architecture, Geology, Mining, Bio-Medical Electronics / Instruments, Communication, Information Technology, Master of Computer Applications, Dyes & Dye Intermediates, Electrochemical, Energy Systems, Oils & Fats, Paints & Varnishes, Petrochemicals, Plastics, Paper, Sugar Technology, Textiles, Mechatronics, etc. are not eligible.
Age Limit (Age as on August 1, 2018):
a) General Category – 26 years,
b) OBC – 29 years,
c) SC/ST – 31 years,
d) Dependents of those who died in the riots of 1984 (Dep1984) – 31 years,
e) Persons domiciled in Kashmir Division of Jammu & Kashmir State from 01/01/1980 to 31/12/1989 (Dom Kashmir) – 31 years.
Physically Challenged persons of all categories are eligible for age relaxation of 10 years.
Selection Process
Selection to OCES / DGFS – 2018 is a two-step process: Screening to short-list candidates followed by Selection Interviews of the short-listed candidates.
There is a separate Selection Process for each of the disciplines listed in Tables-1a & 1b except for Radiological Safety Engineering (RSE) which is not a separate discipline but an additional Training Scheme option for applicants in Nuclear Engineering, Physics and Chemistry disciplines.
There is no separate Training Scheme called ‘Nuclear Engineering’ and selected candidates belonging to ‘Nuclear Engineering’ ( NE ) will be allotted RSE or Mechanical or Chemical as their Training Scheme.
How to Apply
ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
1. Candidates have to fill up the Online Application form provided on this website.
2. Candidates need to register through ‘Apply Online’ link by providing essential information like name, mother’s name, date of birth, e-mail id and a preferred login id. It may be noted that the details provided at this stage cannot be modified later on, and hence the candidates are advised to be careful in entering the details.
3. Upon successful registration, the candidates can activate their account either through the OTP sent to their registered mobile number or through the Activation link sent to the candidates’ registered email id.
4. Once the candidate’s account is activated, he/she can subsequently log in multiple times through ‘Candidate’s Login’ link to fill in the Online Application form.
5. While filling the form, the candidates are required to upload their recent passport sized photograph (4.5×3.5cm) in JPG format (of size not more than 50 kb) and a scanned copy of their signature (2×4.5cm, in JPG format with size not exceeding 20 kb).
6. After filling in all the required details, the candidates who are required to pay the Application Fee (? 500 plus applicable bank charges) may make Online payment using netbanking / debit card / credit card. On clicking on the “Make Payment” button in the payment page, the candidate is taken to the SBI Payment Gateway through which they can pay the application fee using any of the payment modes listed above.
If the payment is successful, the candidates can proceed to final submission stage and complete their application. The candidates must make the payment of Application Fee only once and no requests for refund of Application Fee will be entertained from any candidate.
7. Finally, the candidates need to submit the filled form. Please note that no modifications / alterations would be permitted in the application form after final submission. Hence the candidates are advised to verify the correctness and adequacy of the information filled by them before the final submission.
It is to be noted that only applications where ‘Final Submission’ process has been completed before the last date will be considered valid applications.
Candidates have the following options available:
i. “Final Submission” – On clicking this button, the details of the candidate are submitted and a Registration Number is generated for the candidate.
ii. If the candidate wishes to do some modification before final submission, he / she is advised to click the “Home” link provided on the top of the page. However, it must be noted that the candidate must click the “Final Submission” button after the modification.
8. A unique Registration Number will be generated for every candidate who has completed the Final Submission process, which must be used for all future correspondence.
9. The candidates who wish to apply for screening on the basis of GATE-2018 Score are required to fill in their GATE details after declaration of the GATE results, whereas those wishing to apply on the basis of a GATE-2017 Score must upload their GATE Score during the Application Process.
Applicants with a GATE-2018 Score must register and fill in all details relevant to the admission process, prior to the declaration of GATE-2018 results, and before the last date (February 4, 2018) for the same. No new applications, on the basis of a GATE score or otherwise, will be accepted after February 4, 2018.
Once the GATE 2018 results are declared, these candidates are allowed to upload their GATE score and GATE marks on this portal for a limited period of time. Candidates must enter their GATE score and GATE marks carefully.
Note: Candidates need not send any documents such as proof of age, proof of category, proof of application fee payment etc. or hard copy application.
Important Dates
Commencement of Online Application Process for OCES/DGFS-2018 1st January, 2018
Last date for Registration for Online Application 4th February, 2018
Last date for Submission of Online Application 5th February, 2018
Download of Admit Card for Online Examination 26th February, 2018 onwards
Online Examination 28th March- 3rd April, 2018
Last date for candidates to upload their GATE score 2nd April, 2018
Display of List of candidates short-listed for Interview on Online Application Portal 18th April, 2018
Availability based option on Online Application Portal to select Interview Slot for qualified candidates 20th – 25th April, 2018
Selection Interviews 16th May – 15th June, 2018
Display of List of Candidates finally selected for OCES-2018 on Online Application Portal Last week of June, 2018
Last Date for Selected OCES-2018 Candidates desirous of DGFS to give details of M.Tech / M.Chem.Engg. admission in a DGFS institute 4th July, 2018
Declaration of List of Applicants Selected for DGFS-2018 on Online Application Portal 2nd week of July, 2018