BARC with an aim to expand the Indian Nuclear Power programme, every year offers creative and rewarding career opportunities to young qualified men and women. Ample prospects are available for pursuing innovative research in Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Geophysics, Engineering and Biosciences at BARC and other DAE units, who like challenges in frontline areas of Nuclear Science and Technology and are keen to be a part of the expanding Indian nuclear power programme.
BARC recruits engineers for the post of Scientific Engineer from various streams which include:
| Mechanical | Computer Science / Computer Engg / Computer Science & Engg | Fast Reactor Technology | Biosciences |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiological Safety & Environmental Science(RSES) | Chemical | Instrumentation | Electronics |
| Quality Assurance & Quality Control | Geology | Metallurgy | Chemistry |
| Civil | Physics | Electrical | Nuclear Engg |
There are other Branches too that can apply, these branches include:
| Main Branch | Other Branches |
|---|---|
| Electronics | ‘Electrical’, ‘Electronics & Communication’, ‘Electronics and Controls |
| Electrical or Electronics | Electrical & Electronics’ or ‘Electronics & Instrumentation |
| Metallurgy | ‘Metallurgy & Materials Engineering’, ‘Metallurgy & Materials Science’, ‘Metallurgical Engineering’, ‘Metallurgical & Materials Engineering’, ‘Metallurgical Engineering & Materials Science’ and ‘Materials Science & Engineering’ |
Thus, lots of students apply for BARC due to its state of the art training facility, learning and to be part of a prestigious organization which contributes greatly to the development of the nation. If you are confused about applying for the BARC this article will be of great help to you as it will give you 5 main reasons why BARC is one of the best Career options for Technical Candidates.
Why Choose BARC as a Career?
- Best Training facility: BARC provides training to all its recruits to inline them with the working of BARC and make them acquainted with India’s nuclear programme and its working. Thus, BARC is an amazing training facility which is one of the best in the nation. These training facility was established by Homi Bhabha to encourage the candidates in pursuing a career in nuclear science.
BARC, DAE in order to empower scientific & research personnel. Conducts various training programmes for both DAE Employees as well as for students/ researchers.
- For the engineering graduates and Science Post Graduates the BARC training School conducts one-year Orientation Course (OCES).
- BARC has come up with a new scheme called DAE Graduate Fellowship Scheme. The Fellowship has twin objectives of human resource development and collaborative research through the medium of M. Tech. students.
- Also regular training for professional development of officials working in BARC, DAE is also conducted through the Administrative Training Institute.
The Various Programmes by these Training Institutes are:
a. Nuclear / Radiation Oriented (For Public/Students/Researchers)
Under this, there are following Courses
• Diploma in Radiological Physics (DRP)
• Diploma in Radiation Medicine (DRM) Training Course
• Diploma in Medical Radio Isotope Techniques (DMRIT) training course
• Radiation Medicine
• Medical Radioisotope Techniques
• Health Physics
• Radiological Physics
• Radiation Protection and Safety of Radiation Sources
• Radiation Safety in Industrial applications of Radioisotopes and X-rays
• Radiography Testing Techniques
• Radioactive Waste Management
• Safety Assessment of Waste Disposal
• Radioimmunoassay and its Clinical Application
• Chemical Analysis and NDT Techniques
• Operation/Maintenance and Inspection of Research Reactors
• Mutation Breeding of Tropical Crop Plants
• Pesticide Residue Analysis
b. Higher Education Programme (For DAE Employees & Students/Researchers)
This programme is conducted by the Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI) and the course include:
| PhD. Programmes | Physical Science Chemical Science Life Sciences Engineering Sciences Mathematical Sciences Strategic Studies Health Sciences |
|---|---|
| PG Diploma of HBNI | |
| M. Tech. Courses | |
| M.Sc. (Engineering) | |
| M. Phil |
c. Programmes conducted by Administrative Training Institute (ATI) (For DAE Employee )
The Administrative Training Institute too conducts various programmes for DAE employees all over the country.
- Training for directly recruited Lower Division Clerks /Upper Division Clerks and refresher programmes for dealing hands in different branches
- Orientation programmes for those getting promoted to the posts of Assistant Personnel Officers / Assistant Accounts Officers, etc.
- Programmes on Executive / Management Development, Vigilance, Reservation in Services, Material Management, etc. are also being conducted.
- Programmes on Project Management / Purchase / Works Procedure and Hospital Management for the benefit of Scientific Officers and Doctors, etc.
Thus, BARC has an amazing Training Facility for various students based on their area of interest. This is one of the most important reason why BARC is a great career option.
- Learning is constant: With changing times changes technology but the core still remains constant. Everyday new discoveries are being made and nuclear science is not behind in these discoveries. Nuclear science avenue has expanded a lot and still continues to do so and in order to be a part of this joining an organization which works in the same field is important.
Thus, in BARC the learning curve never comes down, every day is a new challenge and every time you get to learn and contribute to the development of the nation. BARC conducts research in spent fuel processing, and safe disposal of nuclear waste. Some other research focus areas of BARC are applications for isotopes in industries, medicine, agriculture, etc.
BARC operates a number of research reactors across the country. Thus with so much in hand, BARC is a great place to work in as BARC contributes its expertise in a lot of sectors and thus there is a lot of learning in BARC. You also have to stay updated with the latest development and ensure that they are being efficiently used in the project. In the learning phase if you need something for your experiments you can always rely on the organization who will help you monetarily and otherwise in making your experiment a success.
The work culture is pretty plain simple with average age of the employees being higher. Therefore, there is a lot to learn from all those experienced employees.
- Compensation: Along with a great career, BARC provides amazing compensation and job benefits to all its employees. The Scientific Officer of BARC are appointed at a Grade and Pay Scale of Level 10 –Rs. 56,100 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix. All the Total Monthly Emoluments (with three increments) which are provided to the Scientific Officer at the time of joining include Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and Transport Allowance, which at the present Mumbai rate will be approximately Rs. 95,000.
Apart from the above allowances, some other allowances include Leave Travel Concession by air, every year up to first eight years (subject to conditions) and once in two years thereafter, Children’s Education Allowance and an annual Professional Update Allowance are also payable. A comprehensive Contributory Health Service Scheme for employees and their dependent family members is also available.
While the above compensation is after joining, during the training time too the candidates are liable to:
(i) Stipend and Allowances: OCES TSOs and DGFS Fellows are paid a stipend of Rs. 55,000 per month during the period of their Training.
Onetime book allowance of Rs. 18,000
(ii) DGFS Fellows are reimbursed the tuition fee for M. Tech. / M. Chem. Engg. and are additionally paid a one-time Contingency Grant of Rs. 25,000 to meet M. Tech. / M. Chem. Engg. Project related expenses.
(iii) Boarding and Lodging in DAE or DGFS Institute Hostel respectively, during Training, is mandatory.
- Post graduation: If one is aiming for a lost graduation, BARC is an amazing choice. During the OCES training phase at BARC the Trainee Scientific Officers who successfully completes the Training Program and whose performance meets a minimum eligibility criterion are allowed to enroll for M. Tech. / M.Phil. in Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), a Deemed to be University. Those not desirous of pursuing M. Tech. / M.Phil. are entitled to a Post-Graduate Diploma of HBNI provided their academic performance is above a specified threshold.
In case of the Two-year DAE Graduate Fellowship Scheme for Engineering Graduates and Physics Postgraduates (DGFS) the Engineering Graduates and Physics Postgraduates who have excelled in the Selection Interviews for the BARC Training Schools’ programs and who have also independently secured admission for M. Tech. / M. Chem. Engg. in select Institutes and specializations as listed in Table-3, are paid stipend and tuition fee to pursue a M. Tech. / M. Chem. Engg. degree while retaining their employment in DAE.
After successful completion of one-year course work at the Institute, DGFS Fellows undertake project work, which is assigned by DAE and supervised jointly by a DAE and an Institute guide. On successful completion of M. Tech. / M. Chem. Engg. DGFS Fellows are posted as Scientific Officers in DAE. Appointment in DAE units shall be as a „Group “A” Gazetted Officer of the Government of India. On joining, they are required to first undertake a four-month Orientation Course for DGFS Fellows (OCDF) at the BARC Training School, Mumbai.
- Work life balance: While all the above points are important from the professional sense, but another factor that attracts most of the students is work life balance. BARC offers its employees a perfect work life balance and one doesn’t have to worry about missing out on the family moments. The working hours are 8.15hours in which you have to give the best shot at work and then you are free to do whatever you want to. The employees are provided accommodation near the office which saves a lot of time and energy. Thus, a good work life balance will give you peace of mind and the energy to wake up again to work.
The aim of science is to illuminate and discover the truth, BARC is also on the same quest of discovering and trying latest technology and innovating new ways of safer and wider avenues for nuclear science. Being a part of such an organization is a blessing which many engineers dream of. You too can be a part of BARC by applying for the vacancy and working really hard for it. The great learning, time, compensation all add up in favor of BARC as a career option.
We hope this article has helped you and cleared any doubts that you may have about joining BARC. It is one of the most prestigious organization and working here will help you in growing professionally and contribute significantly to the growth and development of the nation.
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