BARC Stipendiary Trainee Exam Guide 2026
BARC Stipendiary Trainee 2026 notification updates and complete exam guide. Check exam dates, vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, syllabus, and application details.
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📊 Post Details & Salary Structure
- Post Name
- Stipendiary Trainee
- Result Date
- To be announced
- Qualification
- ITI Government Jobs
- Total Vacancy
- 4162
- Official Website
- BARC Official Website
- Written Test Date
- 18th to 24th November 2023
- Last Date to Apply
- 22nd May 2023
- Exam Conducting Body
- BARC
- Application Start Date
- 24th April 2023
- Notification Release Date
- 22nd April 2023
📊 Stipendiary Trainee Category - I
| Discipline | No. of Posts | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | PwBD | Total | |
| Biochemistry / Bio Science / Life Science / Biology | 12 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 22 |
| Chemistry | 52 | 19 | 60 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 174 |
| Physics | 29 | 11 | 41 | 23 | 13 | 2 | 119 |
| Computer Science | 12 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 33 |
| Agriculture | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Horticulture | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| Chemical | 63 | 16 | 59 | 23 | 10 | 0 | 171 |
| Electrical | 42 | 18 | 45 | 27 | 12 | 0 | 144 |
| Electronics | 30 | 11 | 32 | 18 | 7 | 11 | 109 |
| Electronics & Instrumentation | 22 | 7 | 20 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 59 |
| Mechanical | 103 | 46 | 107 | 48 | 24 | 1 | 329 |
| Metallurgy | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Architecture | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Civil | 20 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 68 |
| Automobile | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Industrial Safety | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
📊 Stipendiary Trainee Category - II
| Trade | No. of Posts | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | PwBD | Total | |
| Fitter | 342 | 112 | 152 | 56 | 36 | 0 | 698 |
| Electrician | 177 | 54 | 119 | 27 | 22 | 2 | 401 |
| Electronic Mechanic | 118 | 24 | 54 | 14 | 17 | 3 | 229 |
| Turner/Machinist | 107 | 45 | 36 | 19 | 6 | 0 | 213 |
| Instrument Mechanic | 78 | 20 | 35 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 152 |
| Welder | 45 | 17 | 23 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 99 |
| Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic | 49 | 9 | 28 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 96 |
| Draughtsman (Mechanical) | 27 | 5 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 62 |
| Draughtsman (Civil) | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 17 |
| Mason | 13 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 34 |
| Plumber | 21 | 8 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 46 |
| Carpenter | 13 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 28 |
| Mechanic Motor Vehicle | 13 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Diesel Mechanic | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 19 |
| Laboratory | 160 | 25 | 90 | 6 | 22 | 5 | 308 |
| Plant Operator | 271 | 47 | 154 | 35 | 25 | 0 | 532 |
| Dental Technician - Hygienist | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dental Technician - Mechanic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
📊 Application Fee
| Age | Stipendiary Trainee | |
|---|---|---|
| Category-I | Category-II | |
| Minimum | 18 years | 18 years |
| Maximum | 24 years | 22 years |
📊 Exam Information 5
| Age | Technical Officer/C | Scientific Assistant/B | Technician/B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Maximum | 35 | 30 | 25 |
📊 Application Fee
- Civil
- Diploma* in Civil Engineering
- Chemical
- Diploma* in Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Minimum 60% marks in B.Sc. (Chemistry as principal and Physics and Mathematics as subsidiary subjects)
- Discipline
- Educational /Technical Qualification
- Electrical
- Diploma* in Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical
- Diploma* in Mechanical Engineering
- Electronics
- Diploma* in Electronics/Electronics& Instrumentation / Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Instrumentation
- Diploma* in Electronics & Instrumentation / Instrumentation Engineering/Instrumentation Technology/Instrumentation & Control Engineering
📊 Stipendiary Trainee Category II
| Trade | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| A/C Mechanic | SSC with a minimum 60% marks in aggregate PLUS Trade certificate in A/C Mechanic; Electrician; Electronic Mechanic; Fitter; Instrument Mechanic; Machinist; Turner; Welder. The candidates should meet any of the following requirements as regards Trade Certificate: 1. NTC (ITI pass out) of two year duration. OR 2. NAC of Two years duration under Apprenticeship Training Scheme OR 3. NTC (ITI pass out) of one year duration plus one year work experience after the completion of course. OR 4. NTC (ITI pass out) of one-year duration plus NAC of minimum one year duration under Apprenticeship Training Scheme. For Post 2.9 SSC (with minimum 60% marks) OR HSC in Science stream (with Physics, Chemistry and Maths subjects) with a minimum 60% marks in aggregate. AND Certificate of One year duration in Draughtsman (Mechanical)issued by Technical Education Board of State Government or NTC (ITI pass out) of two year duration. |
| Electrician | |
| Electronic Mechanic | |
| Fitter | |
| Instrument Mechanic | |
| Machinist | |
| Turner | |
| Welder | |
| Draftsman (Mechanical) | |
| Laboratory Assistant | HSC in Science stream (with Physics, Chemistry and Maths subjects) with a minimum 60% marks in aggregate OR SSC with a minimum 60 % marks in aggregate PLUS Trade certificate in Laboratory Assistant. The candidates should meet any of the following requirements as regards Trade Certificate: 1. NTC (ITI pass out) of two years duration. OR 2. NAC of two years duration under Apprenticeship Training Scheme. OR 3. NTC (ITI pass out) of one year duration plus one year work experience after the completion of course. OR 4. NTC (ITI pass out) of one year duration plus NAC of minimum one year duration under Apprenticeship Training Scheme. |
| Plant Operator | HSC in Science stream (with Physics, Chemistry and Maths subjects) with a minimum 60% marks in aggregate. |
📊 Stage-I - Preliminary Test
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Maths | 20 | 60 |
| Science | 20 | 60 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 30 |
| Total | 50 | 150 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.How many vacancies are available for the BARC Stipendiary Trainee Recruitment?
A total of 4162 vacancies have been announced for the BARC Stipendiary Trainee Recruitment 2023.
Q2.How can I apply for the BARC Stipendiary Trainee Recruitment?
Candidates need to apply through the online portal. The steps to apply are mentioned above in this article.
Q3.When will the application process for the BARC Stipendiary Trainee exam begin?
The application process will be started on 24th April 2023.
Q4.What is the selection process of the BARC Stipendiary Trainee Recruitment?
The selection process for Category-I will be a Written Test & Interview, and for Category-II will be a Preliminary Test, Advances Test, and Skill Test.
Q5.Will there be negative marking in the marking scheme of the examination?
Yes, there will be a negative marking of 1 in the marking scheme of the examination.
Q6.How can I download the admit card for the BARC Stipendiary Trainee written test?
Candidates can download the admit card from the official website once it has been released by the board.
Q7.What is the last date to apply for recruitment?
The last date to apply for the recruitment is 22nd May 2023.
Q8.What is the application fee required to be paid for applying for the recruitment?
Candidates need to pay post-wise application fee that varies as mentioned in detail in this article.
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