BARC JRF Recruitment 2026 – 105 Junior Research Fellowships, Apply Online
The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) has released the BARC JRF Recruitment 2026 notification for 105 Junior Research Fellowships in Physical, Chemical, and Life Sciences. This fellowship provides an opportunity for young researchers to pursue PhD at Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI) while working on advanced scientific research projects.
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 10 March 2026 to 31 March 2026 through the official portal.
This fellowship is one of the most prestigious research opportunities in India, offering monthly stipend up to ₹42,000 and research grants.
BARC JRF Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization | Bhabha Atomic Research Centre |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | 4/2026 (R-V) |
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| Total Fellowships | 105 (Indicative) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Start Date | 10 March 2026 |
| Last Date | 31 March 2026 |
| Interview Date | June–July 2026 |
| PhD Registration | Homi Bhabha National Institute |
BARC JRF 2026 Important Dates
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Application Start Date: 10 March 2026
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Last Date to Apply: 31 March 2026
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Interview (Tentative): June – July 2026
BARC Junior Research Fellowship 2026 Eligibility
Age Limit
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Maximum Age: 28 years (as on 01 August 2026)
Age relaxation:
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OBC: 3 years
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SC/ST: 5 years
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PwBD: 10 years
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have excellent academic records and meet the following criteria:
Physics
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Mathematics must be a subject in B.Sc.
Chemistry
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M.Sc in Chemistry (General / Organic / Physical / Analytical / Applied / Inorganic)
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Physics as ancillary subject in B.Sc
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Mathematics at H.Sc level
Life Sciences
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M.Sc in Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Genetics / Botany / Zoology / Bioinformatics / Agriculture etc.
Additional requirement:
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Chemistry / Biochemistry / Physics or related subject in B.Sc.
Required National Level Qualification
Candidates must have valid score/certificate in at least one national level exam:
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UGC CSIR NET
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Joint Entrance Screening Test
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ICMR JRF Exam
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ICAR JRF Exam
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Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
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DBT JRB Biotechnology Eligibility Test
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Joint Graduate Entrance Examination for Biology and Interdisciplinary Life Sciences
The score must be valid as on 1 July 2026.
BARC JRF 2026 Selection Process
The selection process includes:
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Application Screening based on national level exam score
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Shortlisting for Interview
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Personal Interview at BARC
Final selection will be based solely on interview performance.
BARC JRF Salary / Fellowship
Selected candidates will receive:
| Stage | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (First 2 Years) | ₹37,000 |
| Senior Research Fellow (3rd Year onwards) | ₹42,000 |
Additional benefits:
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₹60,000 yearly contingency grant
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Opportunity to attend international conference
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PhD registration at HBNI
Total fellowship duration: 5 years
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹500 |
| SC / ST | No Fee |
| Women | No Fee |
| PwBD | No Fee |
Payment mode: Online (UPI / Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking).
BARC JRF 2026 Interview Travel Allowance
Candidates shortlisted for interview will receive:
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AC-III tier railway fare reimbursement
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Applicable for travel to Mumbai for the interview.
BARC JRF 2026 Accommodation
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Hostel accommodation may be provided where available.
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If hostel is unavailable, HRA will be given as per Government rules.
How to Apply for BARC JRF Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps:
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Visit the official application portal.
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Register with email ID and mobile number.
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Fill the online application form carefully.
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Upload required documents:
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Photo and signature
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Educational certificates
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National exam score card
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Caste certificate (if applicable)
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Pay the application fee (if applicable).
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Submit and take a printout of the application form.
Documents Required
Candidates must upload:
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SSC / HSC mark sheets
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B.Sc / M.Sc mark sheets
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Degree certificates
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National exam score card
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Caste certificate (if applicable)
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Passport size photograph and signature
BARC JRF 2026 Work Locations
Selected fellows may conduct research at:
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Mumbai
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Kalpakkam
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Indore
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Kolkata
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Hyderabad
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Visakhapatnam
All under the research facilities of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre.
Why Apply for BARC JRF?
Benefits include:
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Fully funded PhD programme
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Work at India's top nuclear research centre
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Competitive stipend
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International conference opportunities
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Advanced scientific research exposure
Important Links
- Apply Online: Click here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here

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