IGCAR exam 2023 – IGCAR full form is Indira Gandhi Center for Atomic Research. IGCAR recruitment notification is yet released by the Indira Gandhi Center for Atomic Research on its official website.
IGCAR through its recruitment exam releases IGCAR vacancy for the posts of Stipendiary Trainee, Work Assistant, Stenographer, Upper Division Clerk (UDC), Security Guard, Canteen Assistant, Technician Scientific Officer and Technical Officer. Candidates who possess the required eligibility criteria as per the post have to fill the application form.
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Indira Gandhi Center for Atomic Research Examination
Indira Gandhi Center for Atomic Research releases IGCAR exam notification PDF on its official website. Candidates willing to appear for the IGCAR exam must go through the recruitment notification in detail before proceeding towards the IGCAR application form filling process.
Given below are the details related to IGCAR exam that are specified in the official notification.
IGCAR Exam Date
The IGCAR exam date 2023 has not been officially released. Given below are the tentative IGCAR exam date 2023 along with other important dates.Â
| IGCAR Exam Date 2023 | |
| Events | Important Dates |
| Commencement of Online Application | To be notified |
| Last Date to Apply Online | To be notified |
| IGCAR Exam Date 2022 | To be notified |
| IGCAR Admit Card Release Date | To be notified |
| IGCAR Exam Date 2022 | To be notified |
IGCAR Exam Date 2021
| IGCAR Exam Date 2021 | |
| Events | Important Dates |
| Commencement of Online Application | 15 April 2021Â |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 31st July 2021 (Revised) |
| IGCAR Exam Date 2021 | 21st October to 24th October 2021 (For Group A and B Post) |
| IGCAR Admit Card Release Date | 7th October 2021 |
| IGCAR Exam Date 2021 | To be Announced |
IGCAR Eligibility Criteria
IGCAR notification mentions in detail the IGCAR eligibility criteria. Candidates who aspire to participate in the recruitment process should first confirm their eligibility prior to registration. The eligibility criteria of IGCAR exam is on the basis ofÂ
- IGCAR Age Limit
- IGCAR Educational Qualification
IGCAR Eligibility in Terms of Educational Qualification
| IGCAR Educational Qualifications | |
| Name of the Post | Educational Qualifications |
| Direct Recruitment | |
| Scientific Officer/ E | Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering/ Materials Engineering with B. Tech. (Metallurgy)/ M.Sc. (Physics/ Chemistry/ Materials Science) with a minimum of 60% marks in the respective discipline from a recognized University. |
| Technical Officer/ E | Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) or Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) with a minimum of 60% Marks in Chemical from a recognized University. |
| Scientific Officer/ D | Ph.D. in Physics / Electronics with Bachelor of Science (Physics) and Master of Science with Physics in the relevant field with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognized University. |
| Technical Officer/ C | The Candidates should have M.Sc, M.Tech, B.E, B.Tech in the relevant field with 60% Marks from a recognized university |
| Technician/ B (Crane Operator) | Minimum 60% marks in SSC with Science & Math’s (or) minimum 60% marks in HSC with Physics Chemistry and Mathematics and certification in crane operation from a State or Central Government recognized institutions |
| Stenographer Grade-III | Matriculation/ SSC or equivalent with 50% marks. |
| Upper Division Clerk | A Degree of a recognized University or equivalent with an aggregate of 50% marks. |
| Driver (OG) | Pass in 10th Standard |
| Security Guard | SSC pass or equivalent certificate from Armed Forces |
| Work Assistant/A | Pass in 10th Standard /SSLC |
| Canteen Attendant | Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board or institution. |
| Stipendiary Trainee | |
| Stipendiary Trainee Category-I | The Candidates should have Diploma, B.Sc from a recognized university or Institution |
| Stipendiary Trainee Category-II | The Candidates must have SSC, ITI, HSC from a recognized university. |
IGCAR Eligibility in Terms of Age Limit & Relaxation
It is imperative for candidates to fulfill the age limit criteria if they wish to appear for the IGCAR examination. Given below are the different IGCAR age limit for different posts-
| IGCAR Age Limit | |
| Post | Age Limit |
| Scientific Officer / E | 18-40 Years |
| Technical Officer/ E | |
| Scientific Officer / D | |
| Technical Officer/ C | 18-35 Years |
| Technician/ B (Crane Operator) | 18-25 Years |
| Stenographer Gr III | 18-27 Years |
| Upper Division Clerk | |
| Driver | |
| Security Guard | |
| Work Asst/ A | |
| Canteen Attendant | 18-25 Years |
| Stipendiary Trainee (Cat 01) | 18-24 Years |
| Stipendiary Trainee (Cat 02) | 18-22 Years |
With the mentioned IGCAR age limit, aspirants of different categories are allowed some relaxation on age to appear for the IGCAR exam. The details are given below:
| IGCAR Exam Age Relaxation | |
| Categories | Age Relaxations |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PWD | 10 years |
| Widows/ Divorced Women and Women Judicially separated from their spouses and not re-wedded | Upper Age Limit= 35 years |
| Competitors domiciled in the province of JK from first January 1980 to 31st December 1989 | 5 years |
| Youngsters/ Family individuals from the people who kicked the bucket in the 1984 uproars | 5 years |
Also aspirants are required to have work experience in order to meet the eligibility for a few posts. The details for such posts are given below –Â
| IGCAR Eligibility (Work Experience)Â | |
| Posts | Experience |
| Scientific Officer E | No less than 4 years of Ph.D. experience in the field of Advanced electron microscopy. Zero in on the utilization of condition of workmanship:
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| Technical Officer E | 9-year experience in a crucial field after essential capability. |
IGCAR Application Form 2023
According to IGCAR, candidates aspiring to take part in recruitment 2023 will first have to apply online and Offline for the same. The details are given below.
For Online Mode:
- Visit the Official website.
- Candidates will be required to register on the website in order to proceed with the application. Click on the Registration Tab from the drop-down menu.
- Once successfully registered with the right credentials, candidates can log in and fill out the online application form.
- Click on the Online Application Tab from the drop-down menu on the home page of the website.
- Now on proceeding, an online application form will appear. Fill the same with correct information. And upload all the required scanned documents under the stipulated file format and size as asked on the website.
- Pay the online application fees and click on the Submit button.
- Take a printout of the filled application for further references.
For Offline Mode:
- Go to the Official website.
- Download the notification and the application will be accessible inside the Notification
- Fill the same with correct information. And upload all the required scanned documents under the stipulated file format and size as asked on the website.
- Wrap with earthy colored shading Cover and put a Stamp toward the front of the envelope cover and send it to the given postal location.
IGCAR Application Fee
The application fee is according to the post for which they are applying.
| IGCAR Application Fees | |
| Posts | Application Fee |
| Scientific Officer E | Rs. 300/- |
| Technical Officer E | Rs. 300/- |
| Scientific Officer D | Rs. 300/- |
| Technical Officer C | Rs. 300/- |
| Technician B | Rs. 100/- |
| Stenographer Grade III | Rs. 100/- |
| Upper Division Clerk | Rs. 100/- |
| Driver | Rs. 100/- |
| Security Guard | Rs. 100/- |
| Work Assistant | Rs. 100/- |
| Canteen Attendant | Rs. 100/- |
| Stipendiary Trainee Category 1 | Rs. 200/- |
| Stipendiary Trainee Category 2 | Rs. 100/- |
IGCAR Selection Process
The IGCAR selection process for different posts are different. The IGCAR recruitment is done according to the post. The selection stages for each IGCAR post have been given further.
| IGCAR Selection Process | |
| Posts | Selection Process |
| Scientific Officer E | Screening Test (if there should arise an occurrence of an enormous number of candidates) Interview |
| Technical Officer E | Screening Test (in case of a large number of applicants) Interview |
| Scientific Officer D | Screening Test (if there should arise an occurrence of an enormous number of candidates) Interview |
| Technical Officer C | Written Test & Personal Interview |
| Technician B | Preliminary Test, Advanced Stage, Trade/Skill Tests |
| Stenographer Grade III | Objective Type Written Test, Stenography Skill Test |
| Upper Division Clerk | Objective Type Written Test, Descriptive Written Test |
| Driver | Objective Type Written Test, Driving Test |
| Security Guard | Physical Exam, Physical Test Events, Written Test, etc. |
| Work Assistant | Preliminary Test, Advanced Test |
| Canteen Attendant | Preliminary Test, Advanced Test |
| Stipendiary Trainee Category 1 | Written Test, Personal Interview |
| Stipendiary Trainee Category 2 | Preliminary Test, Advanced Test, Trade/Skills Test |
IGCAR Exam Pattern
The exam pattern helps the candidates understand the marking scheme of the exam. The IGCAR examination will be testing the candidates on their respective subjects. The candidates will have to undergo a written exam and interview. The IGCAR exam paper pattern for different posts are different. Given below are important highlights of the IGCAR exam paper pattern-
| IGCAR Exam Pattern for different Posts | ||||
| IGCAR Posts | Exam Type | Total Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| IGCAR Stipendiary Trainee Category II, Technician C | -Stage I – ObjectiveÂ
-Stage II |
50
50 |
150
150 |
2 hours
2 hours |
| IGCAR Scientific Assistant C, Stipendiary Trainee Grade I | Objective Test | 100 | 300 | 2 hours |
| IGCAR Technical Officer | Objective Test | 75 | 225 | 2 hours |
| IGCAR UDC | Level I – Objective
Level II – Descriptive |
100
– |
100
– |
90 minutes
3 hours |
For detailed IGCAR exam pattern aspirants can visit the syllabus page on the link given below.
IGCAR Syllabus
The syllabus for the IGCAR Recruitment 2022 Exam should be followed by the candidates while preparing. The details are given below:
| IGCAR Exam Syllabus | |
| Name of the post | Exam Syllabus |
| Scientific Officer/E | Metallurgical Engineering/ Material Engineering. |
| Technical Officer/E | Chemical Engineering |
| Scientific Officer/D | Physics/ Electronics/ Material Science/ Metallurgy. |
| Technical Officer/C | Physics/ Chemistry/ Metallurgy/ Mechanical/ Atmospheric Science/ Meteorology/ Mechatronics/ Instrumentation/ Electronics/ Electrical/ Computer Science/ Chemical/ Civil. |
| Technician/B ( Crane Operator) | Mathematics, Science, General Awareness |
| Stenographer Grade-III
Upper Division Clerk |
Objective Test( for both Posts)
Descriptive Test ( Only for Upper Division Clerk) Part A: English language- Comprehension, English Grammar, Precision. Part B: Descriptive test- Essay Writing and Drafting |
| Driver ( OG) | The objective written test includes:
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| Security Guard | Written Test
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Preliminary Test:
Advanced Test:
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| Stipendiary Trainee Category-I | Written Objective Test from respective subjects( Chemical/ Civil/Electrical/Electronics/ Instrumentation/Mechanical/ Chemistry/ Physics) |
| Stipendiary Trainee Category-II | Preliminary Test:
Advanced Test ( from respective trade- Draftsman/ Electrician/ Electronics/ Mechanic/ Instrument Mechanic/ Fitter/ Rigger/ Mechanical Machine Tool Maintenance/ Turner/ Plumber/ Mason/ Carpenter/ Welder/ Physics/ Chemistry/ Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic/ Plant Operator) |
Check the detailed IGCAR Syllabus and examination pattern on the given link.Â
IGCAR Admit Card
IGCAR Admit Card will be released 10 days before the exam. Candidates who enroll for the IGCAR exam can download the admit card through the official website. For details on the IGCAR Admit Card visit the given link. Â
IGCAR Exam Result & Cut OffÂ
The IGCAR exam result is available online on the official website. Candidates who qualify in stage one will be called for the next round. Candidates who have appeared for IGCAR exam 2021 will be able to download the IGCAR result 2021 for different posts. Aspirants can follow the steps given below to check their results.
- Stage 1: Visit the Official site of IGCAR
- Stage 2: Log in with your qualifications.
- Stage 3: Download your scorecard and print it for future reference
Candidates who wish to crack the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research exam need to put in a lot of hard work, be patient and stay determined during their exam preparation.Â
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