The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) has officially released the notification for the Doctoral Fellowship Scheme (DDFS) 2026 through Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC).
The DDFS-2026 is a doctoral fellowship programme for engineering postgraduates, offering an opportunity to pursue PhD commencing from July 2026 under the aegis of Homi Bhabha National Institute.
🔎 Quick Overview
- Scheme Name: DAE Doctoral Fellowship Scheme (DDFS-2026)
- Conducting Authority: Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)
- Implementing Body: Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)
- Programme Type: Doctoral Fellowship (PhD)
- Academic Session: From July 2026
- Application Mode: Online only
- Application Start Date: 22 December 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 21 January 2026
- Official Website: barc.gov.in / barconlineexam.in
📢 What Is DDFS-2026?
The DAE Doctoral Fellowship Scheme (DDFS) is a prestigious fellowship programme of the Department of Atomic Energy for engineering postgraduates who wish to pursue full-time PhD in frontier areas of science and technology.
📌 Candidates selected under DDFS-2026 will pursue their PhD under Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI) with academic and research support from DAE units.
⚠️ DDFS-2026 is NOT a job recruitment.
It is a doctoral fellowship programme, separate from BARC OCES / DGFS recruitment.
🎓 Educational Qualification
As per the official portal:
- Applications are invited from Engineering Postgraduates
- Candidates must fulfil the eligibility conditions specified in the official advertisement
📌 Discipline-wise eligibility and detailed academic requirements are mentioned in the official DDFS-2026 notification.
🧪 Selection Process (As Per Official Schedule)
The selection process for DDFS-2026 includes:
- Online Examination (CBT)
- Selection Interview
- Medical Examination
Final selection is based on performance in the examination and interview, subject to eligibility conditions.
🗓️ Important Dates (Official – From Portal)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of Online Application | 22-12-2025 |
| Last Date for Registration | 21-01-2026 |
| Correction Window | 07-02-2026 to 14-02-2026 |
| Online Examination (CBT) | 14 & 15 March 2026 |
| Selection Interviews | 17-06-2026 to 19-06-2026 |
| Declaration of Final Selection List | Second week of July 2026 |
✔️ Dates extracted directly from the official DDFS-2026 portal shown in your screenshots.
🧑💻 How to Apply for DDFS-2026
- Visit the official BARC online examination portal
- Click on DDFS-2026 registration link
- Complete online registration
- Fill the application form carefully
- Upload required documents
- Submit the application before 21 January 2026
⚠️ The portal works only on desktop/laptop, as clearly mentioned on the site.
❓ FAQs
Q1. Is DDFS-2026 a government job?
No. DDFS-2026 is a doctoral fellowship scheme for pursuing PhD and not a job recruitment.
Q2. When will the PhD programme start under DDFS-2026?
The PhD programme will commence from July 2026.
Q3. Is DDFS-2026 part of BARC OCES / DGFS recruitment?
No. DDFS-2026 is a separate scheme and should not be confused with OCES/DGFS recruitment.
🔗 Important Links
- Official notification pdf link : Official Pdf
- BARC Official Website: https://barc.gov.in
- BARC OCES / DGFS-2026 Application Portal: Official Online Apply link
- Latest Central Government Jobs 2026: Upcoming Government Jobs 2026
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📌 Final Words
The DAE Doctoral Fellowship Scheme (DDFS)-2026 is a highly respected opportunity for engineering postgraduates aiming for a research-oriented doctoral career under the Department of Atomic Energy. Eligible candidates should apply well before the deadline and follow only official DAE/BARC updates.