BARC invites the applications for following for following two Programmes OCES/DGFS-2026 recruitment programme and DDFS-2026 doctoral academic programme.
For DDFS - 2026 doctoral academic programme kindly check the Information Brochure for details.
Screening for selection interviews (for OCES/DGFS - 2026) is based on two alternative screening channels / options:
1) On the basis of Online examination : The syllabus for the online exam is specific to the science/Engineering examination discipline which a candidate has selected. The questions are intended to assess the basic understanding of subjects in the area of the science/Engineering exam discipline selected by the candidate. Emphasis would be on the knowledge and problem-solving ability rather than on the memory of the candidate. General English, General Knowledge, Aptitude etc. are not assessed.
2) On the basis of GATE score : Applicant, who meet all the eligibility criteria would be screened in for selection interview on the basis of a valid GATE-2024 and/or GATE2025 and/or GATE-2026 score in the applicable GATE subject.
Note : The candidates may opt for both the above mention screening modes/ channels (for maximize the chances of their screening) during online application to avail the both mode of screening channel but those who have opted only GATE score as a screening option will NOT be eligible for online exam (CBT) nor they will be allotted an examination slot for the online examination.
Details of Eligible Qualifying degree (For Computer Science Engineering (CS) Discipline ) (OCES) : B.E./B.Tech. /B.Sc. (Engineering)/5-year integrated M. Tech. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering. GATE Paper Code : Computer Sc. & Information Technology (CS)
Details of Qualifying degree (Relevant M. Tech. Programme/ Specialisation : Computer Science & Engineering ) (DGFS) : B.E./B.Tech. /B.Sc. (Engineering) in Computer Science / Computer Engineering/ Computer Science & Engineering. Institute (under consideration) where specified M. Tech. courses is offered : IIT Bombay.
Important Points :
1) Applicants whose qualifying degree name includes the core degree name with any specialization are eligible for OCES/DGFS-2026 programme. Also refer to names of the degrees which are NOT eligible for OCES/DGFS programme as mentioned in Section 4.a of the Information Brochure at page no. 12
2) Maximum Age Limit (Maximum Age as on August 1, 2026) – i. General category - 26 years, ii. OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) - 29 years, iii. SC/ST – 31 years,
3) Applicants awaiting final results and / or appearing in qualifying exam in academic year 2025- 2026 may also apply for OCES/DGFS-2026 programme. Kindly Read Point No. 7 on Page 26 of the Brochure for detailed information.
Important Dates :
| Commencement of online application for OCES/DGFS-2026 | 22nd December 2025 |
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| Last date for Registration for online application | 21st January, 2026 |
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| Correction window for online application | 7th Feb. - 14th Feb. 2026 |
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| Online examination | 14th and 15th March 2026 |
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*All dates are tentative and applicants must regularly visit online application portal (BARC 2026) for updates.
Online Application Link : BARC 2026
Official Notification : Notification
Below posts have some memory based questions from BARC aspirants, so they will be of help for Online Exam.
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3) BARC 2025 Memory Based Questions
