BARC Technical Officer and Other Posts Syllabus 2026

BARC Syllabus 2026: Technical Officer, Scientific Officer (OCES), & Stipendiary Trainee

Status: OCES/DGFS 2026 Notification Released

Exam Date (Scientific Officer): March 14 & 15, 2026

Other Posts: Recruitment is event-based (Check specific advt.)

syllabus for BARC recruitment varies significantly by post. The Scientific Officer / Technical Officer exams are Graduate/Post-Graduate level (similar to GATE), while Stipendiary Trainee & Technician exams are Diploma/ITI level.

Below is the detailed syllabus and exam pattern for the 2026 recruitment cycle.

1. Scientific Officer / Technical Officer (TO) Syllabus

(For B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc Graduates — OCES/DGFS 2026 Cycle)

This exam is used to screen candidates for the interview. The final selection is often based solely on the interview (for Scientific Officers) or a mix of both (for some Direct Recruitment Technical Officer posts).

• Exam Date: March 14 – 15, 2026
• Level: GATE Level (Core Subject Only)
• Mode: Online (CBT)

Exam Pattern (OCES/DGFS 2026)

| Parameter | Details |

| :— | :— |

| Total Questions | 100 MCQs |

| Total Marks | 300 Marks |

| Time Duration | 2 Hours (120 Minutes) |

| Marking Scheme | +3 for Correct, -1 for Wrong Answer |

| Subjects | Core Discipline Only (No General Awareness/Aptitude) |

Detailed Syllabus (Branch-Wise)

The syllabus is identical to the GATE 2026 Syllabus for your specific branch.

• Mechanical: Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Theory of Machines, Heat Transfer, Manufacturing, Engineering Mechanics.
• Civil: Structural Analysis, RCC & Steel Structures, Soil Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Environmental Engg, Surveying, Highway Engg.
• Electrical: Circuit Theory, EM Fields, Machines, Power Systems, Control Systems, Electrical Measurements, Power Electronics.
• Electronics (ECE): Networks, Electronic Devices, Analog Circuits, Digital Circuits, Signals & Systems, Control Systems, Communications, Electromagnetics.
• Computer Science: Algorithms, Data Structures, COA, Operating Systems, Databases, Computer Networks, Digital Logic, Theory of Computation.
• Science (Physics/Chem/Bio): Master’s degree level curriculum (CSIR-NET/GATE level).

2. Stipendiary Trainee Category-I (Cat-I) Syllabus

(For Diploma Holders & B.Sc Candidates)

This post is generally equivalent to Scientific Assistant.

• Selection Process: Computer Based Screening Test + Interview.
• Exam Pattern: 40 MCQs | 120 Marks | 1 Hour duration.
• Marking: +3 for Correct, -1 for Wrong.

Syllabus:

• Diploma Engineering (Mech/Elect/Civil etc.): Questions will be based on the 3-year Diploma curriculum. Focus on basics and core technical concepts.
• B.Sc (Physics/Chem): Questions will be based on the B.Sc curriculum.
• Note: Unlike the Technician exam, this does NOT typically have a separate “General Awareness” section; it is technical/subject-specific.

3. Stipendiary Trainee Category-II (Cat-II) / Technician Syllabus

(For ITI, 10th & 12th Pass Candidates)

This recruitment has a Three-Stage selection process.

Stage 1: Preliminary Test (Qualifying Only)

• Duration: 1 Hour
• Pattern: 50 Questions (150 Marks)
• Marking: +3 / -1

Stage 2: Advanced Test (Deciding Merit)

• Duration: 2 Hours
• Pattern: 50 Questions (150 Marks)
• Syllabus: ITI Trade Theory (Specific to Fitter, Electrician, Turner, Welder, etc.) or 12th Science (for Plant Operator/Laboratory posts).
• Note: The merit list is prepared solely based on marks obtained in Stage 2.

Stage 3: Skill Test

• Nature: Go / No-Go (Qualifying).
• Content: Practical demonstration of trade skills (e.g., wiring for Electricians, fitting for Fitters, titration/experiments for Lab Assistants).

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