IGCAR Technical Officer Exam Guide 2026
IGCAR Technical Officer 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
| Name of Organization | Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research | |
|---|---|---|
| Official Website | IGCAR Official Website | |
| Exam Conducting Body | IGCAR, Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Post Name | Technical Officer | |
| Total Vacancy | 42 | To be Announced |
| Notification Release Date | 15th April 2021 | To be Announced |
| Application Start Date | 15th April 2021 | To be Announced |
| Late Date to Apply | 31st July 2021 (Extended) | To be Announced |
| Admit Card Release Date | 8th October 2021 | To be Announced |
| Written Exam Date | 21st, 22nd, 23rd October 2021 | To be Announced |
| Written Exam Result Date | 3rd February 2022 | To be Announced |
| Selection Process | Expected to include Written Exam and Personal Interview. |
📊 Exam Information 2
| Sr. No. | Post | Vacancy |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | IGCAR Technical Officer (E) | 1 |
| 2 | IGCAR Technical Officer (C) | 41 |
📊 Application Fee & Payment Details
| Sr. No. | Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General/OBC | ₹300/- |
| 2 | ST/SC | ₹0/- |
| 3 | PwD, Ex-Servicemen, Women | ₹0/- |
📊 Exam Information 4
| Post | Age Criteria |
|---|---|
| Technical Officer (E) | 18-40 Years |
| Technical Officer (C) | 18-35 Years |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Post | Educational Qualification Criteria |
|---|---|
| Technical Officer (E) | Bachelor of Engineering (BE.), or Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) with a minimum of 60 marks in Chemical from a recognised University. |
| Technical Officer (C) | B.E/B.Tech/M.Sc/M.Tech/B.Sc from a recognised University. |
📊 Syllabus Table
| Chemistry | Matter and its state Atomic Structure Electrochemistry Units and Measurement Thermochemistry Chemical Bonding Periodic tables Radiochemistry Element Molecule Chemical Groups |
|---|---|
| Science | Introduction to physics The Solar System and Satellites Resistance of a Conductor Evolution Mode of Nutrition of animals Fission and Fusion Reactors Radioactivity Basics of nuclear physics Nuclear Reactions Nuclear Spectrometry Nuclear Medicine |
| Civil Engineering | PSC Structures Bridge Engineering Steel Structures Surveying Fluid Mechanics Environmental Engineering Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering Construction and Project Management Reinforced Concrete Structures Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering Hydraulic Structures Transportation Engineering Civil Engineering Materials and Construction |
| Electronics Engineering | Analog Communications Basic Electronics/ Power Electronics Circuit Theory/ Digital Electronics Advanced Communications Measurement & Instrumentation Digital Communications Microprocessors & Microcontrollers Computer Hardware Power Electronics & Drives Industrial Electronics Analog Electronics |
| Mechanical Engineering | Machining and Machine Tool Operations Management Information System Meteorology and Inspection Product Design and Development Theory of Machines Thermodynamics Energy conservation Heat Transfer Operations Research Fluid Mechanics Inventory Control Machine Design Engineering Mechanics The Strength of Materials Engineering Materials Fluid Machines Industry Safety Metal Casting Machining and Machine Tool Operations Computer Integrated Manufacturing Design Production Planning and Control Inventory Control |
| Electrical Engineering | Electromagnetic Theory Network Analysis Control Systems Electrical Machines Power Electronics & Drives Power System Protection Analog and Digital Electronics Switch Gear and Protection Electronics Devices Electrical Instrumentation Power System Analysis & Control Power Systems Utilization Of Electrical Energy |
| Chemical Science | Spectroscopy and laser Radiochemistry Chemical thermodynamics Solid-state and high-temperature chemistry Electrochemistry Advanced separation techniques Actinide Chemistry Trace / ultra-trace analytical techniques synthesis Characterization of Nano-ceramics and Chemical sensors |
| Safety Engineering | Health, Safety and Environmental Issues. Human factors in risk management. ... Toxic hazard calculation models for use with fire effluent data. Dynamic Simulation, Chaos Theory, and Statistical Analysis in Process Safety Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Technology. System safety and accident prevention. |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Sr. No. | Post | Subject | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IGCAR Technical Officer (E) | Respective Subject | 75 | 225 | 2 Hours |
| 2 | IGCAR Technical Officer (C) | Respective Subject | 75 | 225 | 2 Hours |
📊 Important Dates & Schedule
| Event | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 15th April 2021 | To be Announced |
| Start Date to Apply | 15th April 2021 | To be Announced |
| Last Date to Apply | 31st July 2021 (Extended) | To be Announced |
| Admit Card Release Date | 8th October 2021 | To be Announced |
| Written Exam Date | 21st, 22nd & 23rd October 2021 | To be Announced |
| Written Exam Result Date | 3rd February 2022 | To be Announced |
| Personal Interview Date | To be Announced | |
| Personal Interview Result | To be Announced |
📊 Salary & Pay Scale Details
| Sr. No. | Post | Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IGCAR Technical Officer E | ₹78,800 in Level 12 of the pay matrix plus allowances as admissible to Central Government servants | To be Announced |
| 2 | IGCAR Technical Officer C | ₹56,100 in Level 3 of the pay matrix plus allowances as admissible to Central Government servants | To be Announced |
📊 Recommended Books & Authors
| Name of the book | Author | Publication |
|---|---|---|
| IGCAR-Technical Officer (Chemistry) Group "C" Exam: | Chandresh Aggarwal | - |
| IGCAR Technical Officer, Scientific Assistant, Stipendiary Trainee Exam Books 2018 | V.V.V Subburaj | Sura College of Competitions |
| Encyclopedia of General Science for General Competitions | Experts Compilation | Arihant Publications |
| Civil Engineering: Conventional and Objective Type | R.S Khurmi J.K Gupta | S. Chand |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.What is the 2023 expected application fee for an IGCAR Technical Officer?
The 2023 expected application fee for IGCAR Technical Officer is ₹300 for General and OBC, while others are exempted from the application fee.
Q2.What is the selection process for an IGCAR Technical Officer?
The selection process 2023 for IGCAR Technical Officer is expected to divide into two stages
Q3.What is the minimum age to apply for IGCAR Technical Officer?
The minimum age to apply for IGCAR Technical Officer is 18 years.
Q4.Which book to refer to for preparing chemistry for IGCAR Technical Officer 2023?
IGCAR-Technical Officer (Chemistry) Group "C" Exam by Chandresh Aggarwal refers to chemistry to prepare for IGCAR Technical Officer 2023.
Q5.Is there any requirement for prior experience to apply for the post of IGCAR Technical Officer?
No experience is required for the Technical Officer(C) post. However, those applying for the Technical Officer (E) post must have nine years of experience in this field.
Q6.What must I do if I do not fulfil the IGCAR Technical Officer expected eligibility criteria for 2023?
Fulfilling the IGCAR Technical Officer eligibility criteria is mandatory. If you do not fulfil the eligibility requirements, you won't be able to apply for the selection process.
Q7.Can I apply for this post if I am not an Indian?
No. Applicants must be a citizen of India to be eligible to apply for any post.
Q8.When will the admit card be released for the 2023 examination?
The IGCAR Technical Officer Admit Card 2023 is expected to be released in October.
Q9.When is the IGCAR Technical Officer Exam?
The centre does not yet release the official dates of the exam. It is expected to be held soon.
Q10.What should I do if incorrect information is printed on my admit card?
If you find any mistake in your IGCAR Technical Officer Admit Card, then you can contact the higher authorities and ask for the issuance of the admit card.
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