Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC) April 2014 Recruitment
Diploma in Radiological Physics (Dip.R.P.) - One year Post-M.Sc. programme
Radiological Physics and Advisory Division (RP&AD) of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is conducting the Diploma in Radiological Physics (Dip.R.P.) course since 1962. This is a post-M.Sc. programme and the duration is one year. Fifty one courses have been successfully conducted so far. The course is conducted under the aegis of Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI a deemed to be University), Mumbai (more details can be obtained at URL: http://www.hbni.ac.in) and BARC is one of its Constituent Institutions. The current 52nd course (academic year 2013 - 2014) is scheduled to be completed by the end of July, 2014. The 53rd Dip.R.P course is planned to commence from the first week of August 2014. It is proposed to induct a maximum of 30 (under upward revision) candidates (25 non-sponsored + 5 sponsored from govt, institution) in this course. When 5 sponsored candidates are not available/not found suitable, 30 number of non-sponsored candidates may be admitted to the Dip. R.P. course.
Course content
Medical radiation physics is a dominant subject of the course. The course content covers statistics, numerical methods, radiation physics, interaction of radiation with matter, principles of radiation detection and measurements, radiation dosimetry and standardization, radiation biology, applications of radiation and radioisotopes in medicine, industry, agriculture and research; radiotherapy treatment planning, transport of radioactive materials, radiation hazards, evaluation and control; radiation emergencies and management, etc. In addition, the training is supplemented by practicals and field training. The duration of field training: four weeks at BARC, two weeks each at Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) and Radiation Medicine Centre at Mumbai. The medium of instruction is English.
2. Eligibility criteria
The basic qualification for applying to this course is M.Sc.(Physics). The candidates should have scored minimum of 60% marks (aggregate) in B.Sc. as well as in M.Sc.(Physics). In case of grade system, grade to percentage of marks conversion scheme obtained from University should be submitted along with the application failing which application will not be considered. In addition to the above qualification, the sponsored candidates should have at least one-year working experience in a Radiotherapy Department in India. The sponsored candidates should also submit a documentary evidence of availing personal monitoring service from BARC/accredited laboratories.
Those who await the final results of M.Sc, (Physics) may also apply. Such candidates should necessarily attach a copy of first year mark sheet along with the application. Note that when such candidates are selected they should submit their final mark sheet by October 30, 2014.
3. Age limit
Age limit as on August 01, 2014: (a) General Category-26 years, b) OBC-29 years, (c) SC/ST-31 years. For physically challenged candidates, there is a relaxation of age by up to 10 years. The candidates with physical disabilities limited to the lower extremities, but permitting to stand and move and physically able to carry out the course requirement only will be considered. For the sponsored candidates, the age limit as on 01/08/2014 is 40 years.
4. Selection procedure
(a) Selection of non-sponsored candidates is based on written test followed by an interview. The candidates who are eligible to participate in the written test will be short-listed based on merit and such candidates will be informed in advance. The written test (duration 2 hrs) will be based on Multiple Choice Questions with negative marking for incorrect answers. Note that written test is meant for screening the candidates and the final selection to the course is solely based on performance in the interview. Selection of sponsored candidates is through interview only and hence eligible sponsored candidates will be called for the interview directly.
(b) M.Sc. (Physics) candidates applied for one-year Orientation Course for Engineering Graduates and Science Post-Graduates for the year 2014-2015 (OCES -2014) conducted by BARC Training School may also be considered for admission to the Dip.R.P. course.
(c) The successful candidates will be admitted to the course only after they are declared medically fit by the BARC hospital, Mumbai.
5. Travelling allowance and stay
The candidates called for the written test are eligible for traveling allowance (round trip sleeper class railway fare). Round trip defines travel from his/her place of permanent residence to Mumbai and back by the shortest route. The candidates need to produce the railway tickets while claiming traveling allowance. However, sponsored candidates and the candidates from Mumbai and its suburban regions are not eligible for Travelling Allowance (TA). The candidates are required to make their own arrangements for their stay in Mumbai at least for three days, as the candidates screened through written test will be interviewed on the subsequent days of the written test.
6. Stipend
On admission to the course, each non-sponsored candidate is eligible to receive a stipend of Rs.93007- (under upward revision) (Rupees nine thousand and three hundred only) per month for a period of one year. The sponsored candidates are not eligible for the stipend.
8. Admission fee
The candidates should pay an admission fee of Rs.30007- (three thousand only) at the time of admission. The fee should be paid in the form of a crossed Demand Draft (DD) drawn in favour of Accounts Officer, HBNI, payable at Mumbai.
9. Bond
Non-sponsored candidates are required to execute a bond at the time of admission. In case, the candidate desires to discontinue the course, he/she needs to refund the entire amount of the stipend received along with interest, as applicable.
11. Application fee
Interested candidates should submit their applications in an appropriate format along with a nonrefundable application processing fee of Rs. 200/- (Rupees two hundred only). With regard to payment of application fee, the candidate may download the three fold challan from the BARC website http://www.barc.qov.in and make the payment in any branch of the State Bank of India from 18/03/2014 to 21/04/2014. The portion of the challan marked "Institution Copy" should be attached along with the application. Candidates shortlisted for interview will have to produce original challan at the time of interview. The SC/ST applicants, Dependents of Defense Personnel Killed in Action (DODPKIA), women candidates and physically challenged candidates are exempted from payment of application fee.
12. How to apply
The candidates may please follow the guidelines below:
a) Forward a single copy of application, preferably typewritten on a thick A4 size paper (21 cm x 30cm).
b) PHOTOGRAPH: Two recent photographs (passport size). One should be pasted at the marked place in the application with the candidate's signature partly covering the photograph and the application and other with name of the applicant written in block letters on the reverse, should be enclosed.
c) ENVELOPE: A self addressed (bilingual - Hindi & English) unstamped envelope (size: 23cm x 10cm) should be attached to the application.
d) COPIES OF CERTIFICATES : Attested copies of all certificates for (a) Mark sheets (b) Degree (c) Date of Birth and (d) Caste certificate (for SC/ST/OBC candidates) (e) PH certificate (if applicable) must be attached.
e) Application processing fee (please see Sr. No. 11) should be enclosed.
f) The envelope containing the application and the other attachments should be superscribed "Application for Dip.R.P. - (2014-15)"
g) Application that is complete in all respects should be sent to Deputy Establishment Officer (R-ll), Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai - 400 085 so as to reach not later than April 21, 2014. h) Include a checklist.
Last Date : 21-Apr-2014
