BARC 2024: Driver Cadre Personnel Vacancy (Till May 24)

Princi Rai
Princi Rai

Updated on - Nov 8, 2024

BARC 2024 Recruitment notification has been announced for the Driver Cadre Personnel post for a total of 50 seats. The BARC Application form 2024 was released on Apr 30, 2024. The last date to fill out the application form was May 24, 2024. The forms are being filled out in offline mode. Applicants who wish to be a part of BARC are advised to go through the details carefully and apply.

It is a national-level examination conducted online (computer-based test). BARC also accepts GATE scores. Aspiring candidates can review the article for detailed information about the examination and the process involved.

Practice Now: BARC Previous Year Question Paper

About BARC Exam

BARC exam 2024 notification has been released on the official website by the conducting authorities. The full form of BARC is Bhabha Atomic Research Centre. BARC exam is conducted by the aforementioned authority for two courses namely OCES (Orientation Course for Engineering Graduates and Science Post Graduates - 1-year course) and DGFS (DAE Graduate Fellowship Scheme for Engineering Graduates and Physics Graduates - 2-year course) for M.Tech and M.Chem.Engg.

Candidates finishing off the OCES and DGFS course will be appointed as Scientific Officers in any of the DAE units or Atomic Energy Regulatory Board. If a candidate performs above a designated level, then they will be entitled to pursue a Post Graduate Diploma at HBNI (Homi Bhabha National Institute). In addition to that, candidates will also earn credits to study other programs at HBNI e.g., M.Tech, M.Phil, Ph.D. DGFS fellows too will get an opportunity to study PhD through HBNI after joining DAE (Department of Atomic Energy). 

Both men and women are eligible to apply for this exam. The performance of the aspirants in the GATE exam will also be considered while shortlisting them. Shortlisted candidates will be trained at different schools of BARC situated in different locations.

BARC Exam 2024 Highlights
Exam Name BARC Exam
Full Form Bhabha Atomic Research Centre Exam
Frequency of Exam Once Every Year
Application Mode Online
Exam Mode Online
BARC Exam Application Fee INR 500/- without Taxes
Maximum Marks 100 Marks
BARC Exam Exam Duration 120 Minutes (2 Hours)
Marking Scheme 3 Marks Awarded for Correct Answer
1 Mark Deducted for Every Wrong Answer
Helpdesk +91-22-25505050 / 25592000
webmaster@barc.gov.in
Official Website www.barconlineexam.in

BARC 2024 Accepted Streams

The candidates who are willing to apply for the BARC 2024 online exam must belong to the following disciplines.

BARC 2024 Exam Streams
Engineering Streams
Civil Engineering Computer Science Engineering
Chemical Engineering Electrical Engineering
Electronics Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering Nuclear Engineering
Instrumentation Engineering --
Science Streams
Physics Chemistry
Biosciences Radiological Safety
Geology Geophysics

BARC 2024 Application Form

The application form for the BARC Driver Cadre Personnel Recruitment 2024 was active from Apr 30- May 24, 2024. BARC Application Form 2024 process for vacancies for the Driver Cadre Personnel. The opening is for a total of 50 seats.

Candidates will have to apply and pay the application fee before the last date to appear for the recruitment BARC exam 2024.

Steps to Apply for BARC 2024

Candidates seeking to be appointed as Driver Cadre Personnel with the BARC should be aware that the application forms are available at barc.gov. A step-by-step process is given below to aid the candidates in applying for the BARC 2024 exam.

  • Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website of the BARC 2024 exam.
  • Step 2: Next, click on the 'Apply Online' link and fill in the appropriate information like name, mother's name, date of birth email ID, etc.
  • Step 3: After the successful registration, an OTP will be sent to the registered mobile number or an activation link on the registered email ID. Use any of the two to activate the account.
  • Step 4: Post activation, start to fill out the application form. Upload images of passport-sized photographs and signatures. The size of the images should not exceed 50 KB for the photograph files and 20 KB for the signature file.
  • Step 5: Next, pay the application fee for the BARC exam which is INR 500 (excluding taxes). Exam fees can only be paid through online mode. Candidates can use a Credit Card/Debit Card/Internet Banking to pay the fee.
  • Step 6: A unique registration number will be generated. This number will be considered for all kinds of future correspondence.

Also Read: BARC Eligibility Criteria 2024

BARC DCP Notification Download Link 2024 Download Here
BARC Apply Online Link 2024 Apply Here

Documents Required to Apply for BARC 2024 Exam

The following documents are required to apply for the BARC exam 2024.

  • A valid photo ID proof (e.g. Passport, Driving License, Aadhar, Voter ID Card, ID Card issued by the Candidate's college)
  • Original 10th Mark sheet (or equivalent)
  • Category Certificate of the relevant categories.

BARC 2024 Application Fee

The BARC 2024 registration process is completed when candidates submit their application form for the same. Paying the application fee is the last step in this process. For BARC 2024, candidates will have to pay a category-wise application fee which is provided below in a tabular format.

Caste Category BARC Post Name Category
UR/OBC/EWS Technical Officer INR 500/-
Scientific Assistant INR 150/-
Technician INR 100/-
Stipendiary Trainee (Category I) INR 150/-
Stipendiary Trainee (Category II) INR 100/-

BARC 2024 Vacancy

The latest opening is for the Driver Cadre Personnel post for 50 seats. Candidates who find themselves eligible and are interested are advised to go through the details carefully. The application forms will close on May 24, 2024.

  • Driver Cadre Personnel- 50

BARC 2024 Exam Eligibility 

BARC 2024 eligibility criteria for different disciplines in OCES/ DGFS 2024 are different. These are described below.

BARC Driver Cadre Personnel Eligibility 2024

  • The candidate must possess a valid driving licence for a Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) and Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) issued by the Competent Authority

BARC 2024 Eligibility for Engineering Disciplines

  • Candidate should possess B.E./ B.Tech/B.Sc (Engineering) /5-year Integrated M.Sc degree with a minimum of 60% aggregate. candidates who are opting to be evaluated on the GATE score must have a valid GATE 2021 or GATE 2024 score.
  • Candidates possessing any of the degrees below are not eligible to apply for the BARC exam.
    • Automobile, Automotive, Aerospace, Industrial Production, Reliable, Ceramics, Architecture, Geology, Mining, Bio-Medical Electronics/Instruments, Communication, Information Technology, Master of Computer Applications, Dyes & Dye Intermediaries, Electrochemical, Energy Systems, Oils & Fats, Paints & Varnishes, Petrochemicals, Plastics, Paper, Sugar Technology, Textiles and Mechatronics.

BARC 2024 Eligibility for Fast Reactor Technology-M

  • Candidate should possess B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc (Engineering)/5-year Integrated M.Sc degree with a minimum of 60% aggregate in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.

BARC 2024 Eligibility for Fast Reactor Technology-E

  • Candidate should possess B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc (Engineering)/5-year Integrated M.Sc degree with a minimum of 60% aggregate in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.

BARC 2024 Eligibility for Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA & QC)

  • Candidate should possess B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc (Engineering)/5-year Integrated M.Sc degree with a minimum of 60% aggregate in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering.

BARC 2024 Eligibility for Physics Discipline

  • Candidates should possess an M.Sc in Physics/Applied Physics with Physics or Maths at B.Sc or subsidiary/ancillary level in case of a 5-year Integrated M.Sc or B.E./B. Tech in Engineering Physics with a minimum of 60% aggregate in the qualifying degree.
  • M.Sc candidates (other than those applying with a 5-year M.Sc Degree) must additionally have an aggregate of 60% minimum in B.Sc.
  • Physics PG candidates who opted to be evaluated based on their GATE score need to have a valid GATE 2019 or GATE 2020 score in Physics. Applicants possessing B.E./B. Tech degree in Engineering Physics can apply with GATE with a valid GATE 2019 or GATE 2020 score.

BARC 2024 Eligibility for Chemistry Discipline

  • Candidates should possess an M.Sc in Chemistry with Physics up to B.Sc. or at subsidiary/ancillary level in case of a 5-year Integrated M.Sc or B.E./B. Tech and Maths at 12th level or B.Sc. or at subsidiary/ancillary level in case of 5-year Integrated M.Sc with a minimum of 60% aggregate in M.Sc.
  • All other candidates (except the M.Sc candidates applying with a 5-year M.Sc Degree) must additionally have an aggregate of 60% minimum in B.Sc.
  • Candidates who opt to be evaluated based on the GATE score need to have a valid GATE 2019 or GATE 2020 score in Chemistry.

BARC 2024 Eligibility for Biosciences Discipline

  • A candidate should possess M.Sc in Agriculture, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology, Plant Science, Plant Breeding, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Food Technology, Animal Sciences, Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Biosciences with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in M.Sc as well as B.Sc. OR,
  • B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc (Tech.) only in Food Technology with a minimum of 60% marks.
  • M.Sc students should have at least one of Physics or Chemistry or Biochemistry or Agriculture Chemistry subjects at the B.Sc stage or the subsidiary or ancillary level in case of a 5-year Integrated M.Sc.
  • Applicants opting to be evaluated based on the GATE score should possess a valid GATE 2019 or GATE 2020 score in Life Sciences or Biotechnology.
  • Candidates having an M.Sc in subjects like Fisheries, Horticulture, Forestry, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Marine Biology, Bio-Analytical Sciences, Bio-Informatics, and Life Sciences are ineligible to apply for the BARC exam.

BARC 2024 Eligibility for Radiological Safety and Environmental Science (RSES)

  • Candidates should possess a B.E./B.Tech in Nuclear Engineering/Nuclear Technology/Nuclear Science & Technology with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate. OR,
  • M.Sc in Physics or Chemistry with Physics and Chemistry up to B.Sc. or at the subsidiary or ancillary level in case of 5-year Integrated M.Sc and Maths at Class 12th or B.Sc or a subsidiary or ancillary level in case of 5-year Integrated M.Sc, with a minimum of 60% marks aggregate in M.Sc.

BARC 2024 Eligibility for Geology Discipline

  • Candidates should possess an M.Sc or equivalent M.tech in Geology/Applied Geology/Applied Geochemistry with Geology at B.Sc level or 5-year Integrated M.Tech in Geological Technology.
  • Eligible candidates must have 2 subjects out of Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry up to B.Sc or at subsidiary/ancillary level in case of 5-year integrated M.Sc/M.Tech.
  • All eligible candidates (other than the ones applying with a 5-year integrated M.Sc/M.Tech degree) must have a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in B.Sc.
  • In addition, eligible candidates should have passed Mathematics in Class 12th. All candidates opting to be evaluated based on GATE Score should have a valid GATE 2019 or GATE 2020 score in Geology and Geophysics.

BARC 2024 Eligibility for Geophysics Discipline

  • Candidate should possess an M.Sc in Geophysics/Applied Geophysics or a 5-year integrated M.Tech in Geophysical Technology. Eligible candidates must have Mathematics up to B.Sc or at subsidiary/ancillary level in case of a 5-year integrated M.Sc/M.tech with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in M.Sc/M.Tech.
  • All eligible candidates must have a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in B.Sc. Applicants opting to be evaluated based on GATE Score should have a valid GATE 2019 or GATE 2020 score in Geology or Geophysics.

Note: Candidates having an M.Sc by (research) or PhD are not eligible to apply for the BARC exam.

BARC 2024 Eligibility for Admission to DGFS

  • Candidates must have a qualifying degree in 21-28 or 41 as mentioned in the notification and meet the corresponding eligibility criteria as mentioned above. They are eligible to secure admission for M.tech/M.Chem. Engineering.

BARC 2024 Nationality

  • All candidates who are applying for BARC 2024 must be citizens of India.

BARC 2024 Age Limit

The age Limit for applying for courses under BARC 2024 varies for different categories, as mentioned below.

Age Limit for BARC 2024
Category Age (As On Aug 1, 2024)
General 26 years
OBC 29 years
SC/ST 31 years
Dependents of those who died in the 1984 riots 31 years
Persons domiciled in the Kashmir Division of J&K 31 years

Note: Physically Challenged persons in all the categories have a relaxation of 10 years.

BARC 2024 Selection Process

BARC 2024 selection process for BARC 2024 will begin after the declaration of results and release of the merit list, Shortlisted candidates will be called to attend the selection process for BARC 2024. Candidates could participate in the personal interview round if they have qualified for the BARC 2024 online exam or have qualified GATE scores. They will be informed about the selection process and dates through SMS and email.

Selection Interviews will be conducted in Mumbai for all disciplines except Geology and Geophysics. For Geophysics and Geology, the interviews were conducted in Hyderabad. The shortlisted candidates who live outstation will be reimbursed with a two-way normal Tier-III AC train fare from the place they have registered their permanent address.

Candidates will be sent a notification about the selection process through emails and messages. The final selection will be subjected to medical fitness and the candidate's performance in the personal interview. The candidates will be notified about their selection through SMS or Email. The BARC 2024 selection process will be based on the following.

Based on GATE Score: Except for Nuclear Engineering, all other courses have the option of shortlisting candidates through their GATE score. Candidates with a good GATE score can apply and get shortlisted for the next interview round.

Based on Online Exam: Candidates who have not appeared for the GATE exam or those who do not have a good GATE score need not worry. They could apply for the BARC 2024 exam and give their best. Candidates will be shortlisted for the next round (interview) based on their performance in the online examination.

BARC 2024 Salary

The post-wise entry pay and pay level for various posts under the BARC 2024 recruitment scheme are provided below for the candidates.

BARC Post Name Pay Level Entry Pay
Technical Officer/C Level 10 INR 56,100
Scientific Assistant/B Level 6 INR 35,400
Technician/B Level 3 INR 21,700
Category I – Stipendiary Trainee Stipend 1st year- INR 24,000
2nd year- INR 26,000
Category-II- Stipendiary Trainee Stipend 1st year- INR 20,000
2nd year- INR 22,000

BARC 2024 Exam Pattern

BARC 2024 online test will be conducted as a computer-based test. BARC exam comprised of 100 questions. The time allotted to attempt the BARC exam will be 120 minutes (2 hours). The maximum mark of the BARC exam is 300 marks. 

Marking Scheme: For every correct answer, a candidate will be awarded 3 marks. Whereas, for every wrong answer, 1 mark will be deducted. There will be only one correct choice for every question asked.

BARC 2024 Syllabus

BARC 2024 exam syllabus 2024 will be specific to the subjects selected by the candidate appearing either for the Engineering or Science stream. The question paper will assess the candidates in the respective fields. However, the exam does not test the candidate in General Knowledge, General English, and Quantitative Aptitude.

BARC Exam Date 2024

To BARC 2024 exam dates for the Driver Cadre Personnel shall be notified soon to the applicants. Candidates are advised to keep checking this page for any latest update on the same.

BARC 2024 Admit Card

BARC 2024 admit card will be made available on the official website before the exam. Any candidate who will be without BARC admit card 2024 on the day of the exam, will not be allowed to enter the examination hall. BARC admit card will have all the details related to the exam centre like address and date and time slot of the exam.

Steps to Download BARC 2024 Hall Ticket

Candidates can follow the given steps to download the BARC Hall Ticket:

  • Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre barconlineexam.com.
  • Step 2: Click on the BARC Admit Card link.
  • Step 3: A new page will appear on the screen.
  • Step 4: Choose the link as per the post applied for.
  • Step 5: Now, download the admit card once the page displays it.
  • Step 6: Take the printout of the admit card for future reference.

BARC 2024 Exam Centres

There are 43 cities in India where the BARC 2024 exam will be conducted. Candidates could select several exam centres at their convenience. Candidates will be allotted only one exam centre out of the choices made by the candidate.

Once the exam centre is allotted to the candidate, it will not be changed under any circumstances. Exam centres for the BARC 2024 exam are given below in detail.

Exam Centres for BARC 2024
BARC 2024 Exam Centres
Jammu Varanasi Jabalpur Raipur
Dehradun Patna Ranchi Vizag
Chandigarh Udaipur Rourkela Hyderabad
Sonipat Tezpur Bhubaneswar Mangalore
Delhi Guwahati Durgapur Bengaluru
Faridabad Agartala Kolkata Tirupati
Jaipur Ahmedabad Mumbai Mysore
Lucknow Baroda Pune Kozhikode
Kanpur Bhopal Kolhapur Chennai
Allahabad Indore Nagpur Coimbatore
Madurai Ernakulam Thiruvananthapuram  

BARC 2024 Result

BARC 2024 results will be declared on the official website. BARC exam results will be declared in the form of a merit list. Candidates could also see their scorecards by logging into their accounts. After the results are announced, candidates will be shortlisted for the next round. The next round will be a personal interview.

Steps to Download BARC 2024 Result

Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to check their results.

  • Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website barconlineexam.com.
  • Step 2: Check the recent notifications option on the homepage.
  • Step 3: Choose the results link.
  • Step 4: Log in using the login credentials.
  • Step 5: PDFs which have the list of shortlisted candidates will be displayed next to the name of the subject
  • Step 6: Choose the one next to the respective domain.
  • Step 7: View the result and download the file.
  • Step 8: Take a printout of it for further use.

BARC 2024 Contact Details

The contact details of BARC are listed below.

Address:
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre,
Trombay, Mumbai - 400 085 India

Contact Number: +91-22-25505050 / 25592000

Email ID: webmaster@barc.gov.in

Official Website: www.barconlineexam.in

FAQs on BARC Exam

Q: What is BARC exam?

A: Full form of BARC is Bhabha Atomic Research Centre. BARC Exam is conducted by the aforementioned authority for two courses namely OCES (Orientation Course for Engineering Graduates and Science Post Graduates - 1-year course) and DGFS (DAE Graduate Fellowship Scheme for Engineering Graduates and Physics Graduates - 2-year course) for M.Tech and M.Chem.Engg.

Q: What is the age limit for BARC?

A: The age limit for different categories is as mentioned below: General category -26 years OBC- 29 years SC/ST - 31 years Dependents of those who died in 1984 riots - 31 years Persons domiciled in Kashmir Division of J&K - 31 years Physically Challenged persons in all the categories have a relaxation of 10 years.

Q: What is BARC exam pattern?

A: BARC Online Test was conducted online as a computer-based test. BARC Exam comprised of 100 questions. Time allotted to attempt BARC Exam was 120 minutes (2 hours). Maximum marks of BARC exam was 300 marks. 

Q: What is the marking scheme followed in BARC exam?

A: For every correct answer, a candidate is awarded 3 marks. Whereas, for every wrong answer, 1 mark is deducted. There is only one correct choice for every question asked.

Q: How many seats are there for the BARC Driver Recruitment 2024?

A: The opening is for 50 seats.

Q: What is the last date to apply for the BARC Driver Recruitment 2024?

A: The application process commenced on Apr 30, 2024. The last date to apply for the same is May 24, 2024.

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