Government of India

BHABHA ATOMIC RESEARCH CENTRE

Personnel Division

ADVERTISEMENT NO. 2/2010(R-II)

LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS May 20, 2010

ONE YEAR POST-M.Sc. DIPLOMA COURSE IN

RADIOLOGICAL PHYSICS (Dip.R.P.)

Radiological Physics and Advisory Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai has been
conducting the One Year Post-M.Sc. Diploma Course in Radiological Physics since 1962. 49th One Year
Post-M.Sc. Diploma Course in Radiological Physics (affiliated to Homi Bhabha National Institute) is
scheduled to commence from first week of September 2010. In addition to twenty five (25) general
candidates, five (05) candidates sponsored by the hospitals having radiotherapy facilities will also be
selected. The sponsored candidates should have at least one year of previous radiological work
experience in a hospital or industry (with documentary evidence of having availed personnel monitoring
service).

1. COURSE CONTENT
The course content covers radiation physics, radiation chemistry, radiation biology, electronics
and instrumentation, statistics, computational methods, applications of radioisotopes in medicine,
industry research & agriculture and radiation hazards evaluation and control. Candidates will also be
trained in the safe use of radiation & radioisotopes in medicine, industry, agriculture and research. The
training is supplemented by practical experiments, demonstrations, visit to hospitals, industries and other
Divisions of BARC, Mumbai and six weeks field training in reputed radiotherapy hospital outside Mumbai.
The medium of instruction is English. The course is primarily to qualify the successful candidates as
Medical Physicists to work in cancer hospitals. The course is affiliated to Homi Bhabha National Institute.

2. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
Masters degree in Physics with minimum 60% marks in both B.Sc. and M.Sc., preferably
with an aptitude to work in cancer hospitals. Those, whose final results for M.Sc. qualifying degree are
awaited, but are otherwise eligible, can also apply. If selected, the mark sheet of final result should be
submitted by November 30, 2010.

3. AGE LIMIT
Age limit (As on September 01, 2010) (a) General Category – 26 years (b) OBC - 29 years (c)
SC/ST – 31 years (d) Dependents of those who died in the riots of 1984 (Dep 1984) – 31 years (e)
Persons domiciled in Kashmir Division of Jammu & Kashmir State from 01/01/1980 to 31/12/1989
(DomKashmir) - 31 years.
Physically Challenged persons are eligible for age relaxation of maximum upto 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. In the sponsored category,
candidates born on or after September 01, 1970 are also eligible to apply.

4. PROCEDURE FOR SELECTION

There are two channels of selection to the programme.

(i) Short-listing of candidates based on Marks obtained in their M.Sc. degree for
appearing in a Written Test screening followed by a Selection Interview both to be
conducted at Mumbai.

(ii) Candidates found suitable from among those who appear in the Selection Interview
for Orientation Course for Engineering Graduates and Science Post-Graduates
(OCES) – 2010 programme of BARC Training School in Physics discipline will also be
considered for admission to Dip. R.P. programme of 2010.

Selected candidates will be admitted to the programme subject to their being found
medically fit after a medical examination at BARC hospital in Mumbai.
5. TRAVELLING ALLOWANCE
Candidates called for written test/interview are eligible for a Single Sleeper Class Railway fare
from his/her place of normal residence to Mumbai and back by the shortest route on production of a
railway ticket/ticket number. However, sponsored candidates will not be paid any travelling
allowance for attending the interview.

6. STIPEND
A stipend of Rs.9300/- per month will be given to each trainee. (Excluding the trainees admitted
under Sponsored Category). During the entire period of stay, the trainees will have to bear their
expenses of boarding, lodging, etc.at Mumbai and during six weeks field training in reputed radiotherapy
hospital outside Mumbai.

7. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
First few rank-holders are likely to be absorbed in BARC/DAE as Scientific Officers in the grade
of Scientific Officer (C). The successful candidates qualify for employment as Medical Physicist in cancer
hospitals, working alongside clinicians in providing scientific and technical expertise and conducting
research. They are also qualified to serve as Radiological Safety Officers in research and industrial
institutions handling radioisotopes and ionizing radiations.

8. BOND
Each selected candidate has to execute a bond in the prescribed form. In the event of their
leaving the course before the completion of the stipulated period, they have to refund the entire amount
of stipend received by them together with interest thereon.

9. UNIVERSITY FEES
Selected candidates have to pay in all a sum of about Rs.3000/- in the form of Demand Draft
drawn in favour of Accounts Officer, HBNI, payable at Mumbai, at the time of admission.

10. ACCOMMODATION DURING TRAINING PERIOD

The trainees may apply for hostel accommodation in Bhabha Atomic Research Centre Training
School Hostel at Anushaktinagar, Mumbai - 400 094. They will, however, have to pay for their boarding
and lodging in the hostel.

11. AWARD OF DIPLOMA

At the end of the course, each successful candidate will be awarded a Diploma in Radiological
Physics (Dip.R.P.) by Homi Bhabha National Institute, a deemed to be University.

12. APPLICATION FEE

A non-refundable application processing fee of Rs.200/- (Rupees. Two Hundred) for a postal
application is chargeable from the applicants in General and OBC Categories. The application fee is to
be paid by a Crossed Demand Draft (DD) drawn in favour of Accounts Officer, Bhabha Atomic
Research Centre, and payable at Mumbai. SC/ST applicants and Dependents of Defense Personnel
Killed in Action (DODPKIA) are exempted from payment of application fee. Women candidates and
Physically Challenged candidates are exempted from payment of application fee. The applicant
should write his name and address at the back of the DD and detain the bank receipt and photocopy of
the DD.

HOW TO APPLY
a) Single copy of application, preferably typewritten on thick A4 paper (size: 21 cm X 30cm) should
be submitted as per proforma given below.
b) PHOTOGRAPH: Two recent photographs (passport size). One duly signed, should be pasted at
the marked place in 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) Educational and technical
qualifications, (b) Date of birth and (c) Caste certificate (for SC/ST/OBC candidates) (d) PH
certificate (if applicable) must be attached.
e) The envelope containing the application should be superscribed "Application for Dip.R.P.- (2010-
11)".
f) Applications complete in all respect should be sent to the Dy. ESTABLISHMENT OFFICER
(R-II), BHABHA ATOMIC RESEARCH CENTRE, TROMBAY, MUMBAI - 400 085, so as to
reach not later than May 20, 2010.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1. Persons working under the Central/State Governments or Public Sector Undertakings should
submit their applications through proper channel. They may however, send an advance copy of
the application along with enclosures as detailed above.
2. While sponsoring a candidate, the institution must certify that the candidate is a full
time/permanent employee actually employed by them and on successful completion of the
course, he/she would be designated as Medical Physicist/Radiological Safety Officer (format
given below).
3. Applicants will be required to submit their original M.Sc. degree certificates at the time of
admission.
4.i) Applications which are not in conformity with the requirements indicated in the advertisement will
be rejected.
ii) Mere fulfilling of requirement as laid down in the advertisement does not qualify a candidate for
written test cum interview.
iii) No correspondence shall be entertained from candidates not called for written test cum interview
or not selected for admission to the course.
iv) CANVASSING IN ANY FORM WILL BE A DISQUALIFICATION.
 (Last date of receipt of application is May 20, 2010)

Application No. x
(For office use only)
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO THE ONE YEAR POST-M.Sc.
DIPLOMA COURSE IN RADIOLOGICAL PHYSICS (DIP. R.P.)
(To be filled in by the applicant)
Passport Size
1. Advertisement No. : 2/2010(R-II) Photograph
duly Signed by
2. the Candidate
Name (Surname first) : Shri/Smt./Kum. ______________________________________
(in Capital Letters)

3. Date of Birth : Date_________ Month ___________ Year _________

4. Address for correspondence (in block letters) :

_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
City : ___________________ State :_____________________ Pin : ______________________
Phone: ________________________ e-mail : ________________________________________

5. Permanent address (in block letters) :

_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
City : ___________________ State :_____________________ Pin : ______________________

6. Nationality : __________________________

7. SC/ST/OBC/General : _________________ Caste : ____________________

8. PH : Yes / No

9. DD No. _______________________ Date : ____________________

10. Have you earlier applied for any Course in BARC : Yes/No
(If yes, please give details) : _______________________________________________

11. Educational Qualification :

Examinations Board/University Year of Subjects % of
passed Passing Main Subsidiary marks
a) SSC

b) Inter/PUC/PDC/
HSC
c) B.Sc.

d) M.Sc.

e) Any other

N.B. : 1. Percentage of marks or grade should invariably be indicated otherwise the application
will not be considered. Main and subsidiary subjects should also be indicated.
2. Mention clearly if results not declared.

12. Are you undergoing any course presently : Yes/No

(If yes, give details) ______________________________________________________
13. Experience (particulars of all previous and present employment are to be furnished here):
Name and Post held Period Whether Permanent Reasons for
address of Central or or leaving
Employer State Govt. Temporary
From To

14. Are you sponsored candidate : Yes/No

15. Have you applied for OCES (Physics) 2010 (BARC Training School) ?
If so, give Application No. _______________________________

DECLARATION

I hereby declare that,

1. The information furnished above is correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
2. I am aware that my application is liable to be rejected if the information given above is
incomplete or found to be incorrect.
3. Following documents, as per the check list, are attached to the application.

Date: Signature of the candidate

CHECK LIST

Make sure that the following documents have been attached to your application
by putting a X in the box applicable.

1. Application form completed and signed.

2. Self addressed (bilingual – Hindi & English) envelope attached.

3. Crossed D.D. of Rs.200/- attached.

4. Two Photographs one signed & pasted and another enclosed.

5. An attested copy of each of the following

Certificates attached.

5.1 Certificate indicating your Date of Birth.

5.2 Certificates of Educational Qualifications.

5.3 Experience Certificate (if applicable).

5.4 SC/ST/OBC certificate (if applicable).

5.5 PH certificate (if applicable)

6. Letter from sponsoring institution attached

(in case of sponsored candidates).

7. Check list signed and attached.

Date: Signature of the candidate

 Proforma for the Certificate of Sponsorship
(To be issued on letterhead of the institute)

I, _______________________________________________, Head/Director of this institute,

hereby sponsor Shri/Smt./Kum. ________________________________________, to undergo the One
Year Post-M.Sc. Diploma Course in Radiological Physics conducted by the Radiological Physics &
Advisory Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre for the academic year 2010-2011.

I certify that Shri/Smt./Kum. __________________________________________ has been

working as ________________________________________ on permanent basis in this institute since
__________________. He/She is under the Personnel Monitoring Service and his/her TLD registration
no. is _____________________________. I further declare that, on completion of the course he/she will
be designated as Medical Physicist/Radiological Safety Officer in the institute.

I hereby undertake to bear all the expenses in connection with the training of the above
candidate and also pay him a monthly stipend/salary of Rs. __________________ (Rupees
____________________________________________) during the training period.

________________________________
(Signature)
Place: Head/Director of the Institute with the
Date: Name, Designation, Address and Office
Seal.