PhD in Basic Sciences @ Bhabha Atomic Research Centre

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is a premier Institution for Research & Development (R&D) in Nuclear Science & Technology in particular and Physical, Chemical, Life and Engineering Sciences in general.

Institute:  Bhabha Atomic Research Centre

Programme: Ph.D. Program (in basic sciences)- 2012

Selection Process: Written test & Interview

Eligibility: Those having M.Sc. in Physics/ Chemistry/ Biology or related science subjects with minimum 60%* marks in MSc as well as in BSc are eligible to apply. Applicants for Physics discipline should have Physics and Mathematics up to BSc or at subsidiary and/or ancillary level in case of five years integrated MSc. Applicants for Chemistry discipline should have Mathematics up to XII std and Physics up to BSc or at subsidiary and/or ancillary level in case of five years integrated MSc. Applicants in Physics and Chemistry opting to be considered on the basis of GATE Score should have a valid GATE Score in Physics and Chemistry respectively. For Biology and related disciplines MSc in Agriculture, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Genetics, Botany, Zoology, Plant Science, Plant Breeding, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Food Technology, Animal Science, Life Sciences and Biosciences. MSc applicants in Life Sciences should have Physics or Chemistry or Biochemistry or Agriculture Chemistry up to BSc or at subsidiary and/or ancillary level in case of five year integrated MSc with minimum of 60%* aggregate marks in MSc as well as in BSc. Applicants in life sciences opting to be considered on the basis of GATE Score should have valid GATE Score in Life Sciences or Biotechnology. Those having MSc with specialization in subjects like Fisheries, Horticulture, Forestry, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Marine Biology and Home Science etc and BE/ BTech/ MTech in Biotechnology/Genetic Engineering are not eligible.
Note: Those whose final results of qualifying degree are awaited can also apply. In the event of selection, mark sheet of final result confirming eligibility as above, should be submitted by Nov 30, 2012.

Age Limit: The candidates desirous of availing DAE Junior Research Fellowships should have been born on or after August 1, 1986. Age limit is relaxable by three years for OBC and by five years for SC/ST applicants. Physically challenged persons are eligible for an age relaxation of 10 years over and above their respective category.

Nationality: Applicant must be a citizen of India.

How to apply:

• Make two copies of the accompanying application form, affix a passport size photo on each and mail to: BARC-Ph.D. Programme-2012,DEO, Recruitment-IV, Training School Complex, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai - 400 094.
• The application enables you to register for the OCES/DGFS-2012 Written Test of BARC Training School (BARC TS). In case you opt for it, a letter of admission to the Written Test Centre of your choice will be mailed to you. However, even if you do not receive admission letter, you can proceed to your chosen test center with a copy of the application and proof of mailing it.
• Those who wish to apply only on the basis of GATE-2012 should apply only after declaration of GATE- 2012 result. Candidates who have opted to take the Science Written Test and who also wish to be considered on the basis of their GATE Score, can also submit their GATE score at a later date to the address mentioned above. All candidates who have appeared for BARC TS Written Test should mention the Application Number allotted to them while communicating their GATE score.

Important dates

• Last date of receipt of application for those opting for written test in Science Disciplines: January 16, 2012
• Written test: February 26, 2012
• Last date of receipt of application for those not opting for written test and receipt of GATE Score: March 31, 2012
• Interview Schedule to be displayed on website: April 25, 2012
• Selection Interview: May 25, 2012 onwards

Address:
BARC-Ph.D. Programme- 2012
DEO, Recruitment- IV
Training School Complex
Anushaktinagar
Mumbai - 400 094

E-mail: hrddpuri@barc.gov.in

Website: http://oces.hbni.ac.in/