What: BARC invites applications for its PhD programme commencing in September 2008 under the aegis of HBNI.
Details about the selection process:
Selection for the PhD programme is a two-step process: screening to short-list candidates followed by interview of short-listed candidates.
Screening for Engineering Sciences shall be on the basis of valid GATE-2007/ GATE-2008 score.
Screening for Chemical and Life Sciences shall be on the basis of one of the following: (i) GATE-2007/GATE-2008 score, (ii) Score in the Written Test-2008 of the BARC Training School.
Screening for Physical Sciences shall be on the basis of one of the following:
(i) GATE-2007/GATE-2008 score, (ii) Score in Joint Entrance Screening Tests-2008 (JEST-2008), (iii) Score in the Written Test-2008 of the BARC Training School.
To access various modes of screening:
1. JEST: Visit the websites http://jest08.bose.res.in for details.
2. BARC Training School Written Test: For details about BARC Training School programme, visit www.hrdbarc.gov.in.
BARC Training School Test will be held on Sunday February 24, 2008
Eligibility:
a. Qualifying Degree and other academic qualifications
Those having M.Sc. in Physics/Chemistry/Biology or related science subjects with minimum 60% marks or B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent with minimum 60% marks in one of the following Engineering disciplines: Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Metallurgy, Instrumentation are eligible to apply. The applicants applying on the basis of M.Sc. degree should also have scored minimum 60% marks in B.Sc. Those whose final results of qualifying degree are awaited can also apply. In the event of selection, mark sheet of final result should be submitted by November 30, 2008.
b. Age limit: The candidates desirous of availing DAE Fellowship should have been born on or after September 1, 1982. Age limit is relaxable by three years for OBC and by five years for SC/ST applicants.
c. Nationality: Applicant should be an Indian citizen.
How to apply
Make two copies of the accompanying application form, affix a passport size photo on each and, along with copies of documents mentioned in the application, mail to:
BARC-PhD Programme,
Deputy Establishment Officer (DEO R-IV), Central Complex,
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
Mumbai-400 085.
Note: Applicants are advised to mail only by registered or speed post of Indian Postal Services and to preserve the receipt for future reference. Please note that private courier service personnel are not allowed to enter BARC premises.
Last Date of receipt of application:
(i) January 15, 2008 for those who wish to register for BARC Written Test.
(ii) April 20, 2008 for others.
Contact Address:
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
BARC-Ph.D. Programme,
Deputy Establishment Officer (DEO R-IV), Central Complex,
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai-400 085
Website: http://www.hrdbarc.gov.in
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