Government of India
BHABHA
ATOMIC RESEARCH CENTRE
Personnel Division
ADVERTISEMENT NO. 3/2013(R-II)
LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS April 19, 2013
ONE YEAR POST-M.Sc. DIPLOMA COURSE INRADIOLOGICAL PHYSICS (Dip.R.P.)
Radiological Physics
and Advisory Division (RP & AD) of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is
conducting the Diploma in Radiological Physics (Dip. R.P.) Course since 1962.
This is a post M.Sc., programme and the duration is one year. Forty nine
courses have been successfully conducted by RP & AD so far. The course is
conducted under the aegis of Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), Mumbai.
HBNI is a deemed to be University (more details can be obtained at URL link: http://www.hbni.ac.in) and BARC is one of its Constituent
Institutions. The current 51st course
(academic year 2012-2013) is scheduled to be completed by the end of July 2013.
The 52nd
Dip.
R.P. Course is planned to commence from the first week of August 2013. It is
proposed to induct a maximum of 30 candidates (25 non-sponsored + 5 sponsored)
in this course. When 5 sponsored candidates are not available/not found
suitable, 30 number of non-sponsored candidates may be admitted to the Dip.R.P.
course.
1. COURSE MATERIAL
Cancer is better
managed by radiotherapy and therefore radiation physics is a dominant subject of
the course. The course material covers statistics, numerical methods, basic
radiation physics, interaction of radiation with matter, principles of
radiation detection and measurements, radiation dosimetry and standardization,
radiation biology, applications of radioisotopes in medicine, industry, agriculture
and in research, radiotherapy treatment planning, transport of radioactive
materials, radiation hazards, evaluation and control, radiation emergencies and
management, etc. In addition, the training is supplemented by practicals and
field training. The duration of field training: two weeks at BARC, two weeks
each at Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) and Radiation Medicine Centre (RMC) at
Mumbai, four weeks at reputed radiotherapy centres in India. The medium of
instruction is English.
2. ELIGIBILITY
CRITERIA
The basic
qualification for applying to this course is M.Sc. (Phys.). The candidates
should have scored minimum of 60% marks (aggregate) in both B.Sc. (Phys.) and
M.Sc. (Phys.). In case of grade system, grade to percentage of marks conversion
scheme obtained from University should be submitted along with the application.
Those
who await the final results of M.Sc. (Phys.) can also apply. Such candidates
when selected should submit their final mark sheet by October 30, 2013. In
addition to the above qualification, the sponsored candidates should have at least
one-year working experience in a Radiotherapy Centre in India. These sponsored
candidates should also submit a documentary evidence of availing personnel
monitoring services from BARC.
3. AGE LIMIT
Age limit as on August
01, 2013 for: (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 and (e) candidates domiciled in
Kashmir Division of Jammu & Kashmir State from 01/01/1980 to 31/12/1989 (DomKashmir)
- 31 years.
For Physically
Challenged candidates, there is a relaxation of age by 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. For the sponsored candidates, the age limit
as on 01/08/2013 is 40 years.
4. SELECTION PROCEDURE
(a) A list of
candidates who are eligible to participate in the CET will be short-listed
based on merit and such candidates will be informed in advance. Selection of
non-sponsored candidates is based on Common Entrance Test (CET) followed by an
interview. The CET (duration 2 hrs.) will be based on Multiple Choice Questions
with negative marking for incorrect answers. Note that CET is meant for
screening the candidates and the final
selection to the
course is solely based on performance in the interview. The sponsored candidates
will be called for the interview directly.
(b) M.Sc. (Phys.)
candidates applied for one-year Orientation Course for Engineering Graduates and
Science Post-Graduates for the year 2013-2014 (OCES-2013) conducted by BARC Training
School may also be considered for admission to the Dip.R.P. Course.
(c) The successful
candidates will be admitted to the course only after they are declared medically
fit by the BARC hospital at Anushaktinagar, Mumbai.
5. TRAVELLING
ALLOWANCE AND STAY
The candidates called
for the CET are eligible for travelling allowance (round trip sleeper class railway
fare). Round trip defines travel from his/her place of permanent residence to
Mumbai and back by the shortest route. The candidates need to produce the
railway tickets while claiming travelling allowance. However, sponsored
candidates and the candidates from Mumbai and its suburban regions are not
eligible for TA. The candidates are required to make their own arrangements for
their stay in Mumbai at least for three days, as the candidates screened
through CET will be interviewed on the subsequent days of the CET.
6. STIPEND
On admission to the
course, each candidate is eligible to receive a stipend of ` 9300/-
(Rupees nine thousand and three hundred only) per month for a period of one
year. The sponsored candidates are not eligible for the stipend.
7. ACCOMMODATION
All the candidates
admitted to the course will be provided hostel accommodation at Government Guest
House at Anushaktinagar, Mumbai for one year. The charges towards this
accommodation should be borne by the candidates.
8. ADMISSION FEE
The candidates should
pay an admission fee of ` 3000/- (Rupees Three Thousand only) at the time
of admission. The fee should be paid in the form of a crossed Demand Draft (DD)
drawn in favour of Accounts Officer, HBNI, payable at Mumbai.
9. BOND
Selected non-sponsored
candidates are required to execute a bond at the time of admission. In case the
candidate desires to discontinue the course, he/she needs to refund the entire
amount of the stipend received along with interest.
10. AWARD OF
CERTIFICATE AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
On successful
completion of Dip. R.P. course, the candidates will be awarded Dip. R.P. certificate
by HBNI. However, to qualify as Medical Physicists to serve in Radiotherapy
Centres, the candidates are required to complete one year internship in reputed
Radiotherapy Centres on successful completion of the Dip.R.P. course. This is
in accordance with the recently introduced requirements by Atomic Energy
Regulatory Board (AERB). Note that the candidates will not be paid any stipend
during this one year internship programme. However, Radiotherapy Centres that
offer internship programme may provide stipend. On successful completion of
this internship programme, the candidates are eligible to participate in the
Radiological Safety Officer – Medical (RSO-Medical) certification examination,
which will be conducted by RP & AD. On successful completion of this RSO
(Medical) examination, the candidates are eligible to work as RSO (Medical) in
Radiotherapy Centres subject to approval by AERB.
To work as RSO in
industrial establishments, the candidates need to clear RSO (Industrial)
certification examination, separately. The candidates may appear for this
examination after the successful completion
of the Dip.R.P.
course. This examination will be conducted by RP & AD. The requirement of
Medical Physicists in India is increasing due to increase in the number of Radiotherapy
Centres to cater to the growing need of managing cancer treatment. About 90% of
candidates are therefore generally employed with good emoluments within three
months of their successful completion of the course. There is a scope for the
deserving candidates to get an internship at Tata Memorial Centre (TMC), Mumbai
for a period of one year. TMC is one of the leading radiotherapy centres in the
country with the state-of-the-art radiotherapy treatment equipments. This
training will enhance their further job opportunities in the country. In
addition, there is a scope for the first few rank holders to be recruited in
the DAE establishments as Scientific Officer in the grade of SO/C, only after
an
interview. This
recruitment is subject to the availability of vacancies.
11. APPLICATION FEE
Interested candidates
should submit their applications in an appropriate format along with a
nonrefundable
application processing
fee of ` 200/- (Rupees Two Hundred only). With regard to
payment of Application Fee, the candidate may download the three fold challan
from the BARC website http://www.barc.gov.in
and make the payment in any branch of
the State Bank of India from 23/03/2013 to 19/04/2013. The portion of the
challan marked “Institution Copy” should be attached along with the application.
Candidates shortlisted for interview will have to produce original challan at
the time of interview. The SC/ST applicants, Dependents of Defence Personnel
Killed in Action (DODPKIA), Women candidates and Physically Challenged
candidates are exempted from payment of application fee.
12. HOW TO APPLY
The candidates may
please follow the guidelines below :
a) Forward a single
copy of application, preferably typewritten on a thick A4 size paper (size: 21
cm X 30cm).
b) PHOTOGRAPH: Two
recent photographs (passport size). One should be pasted at the marked place in
the application with the candidate’s signature partly covering the photograph
and 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) Mark sheets (b)
Degree (c) Date of birth and (d) Caste certificate (for SC/ST/OBC candidates)
(e) PH certificate (if applicable) must be attached.
e) Application
processing fee (please see Sr. No.11) should be enclosed.
f) The envelope
containing the application and the other attachments should be superscribed "Application
for Dip.R.P.- (2013-14)".
g) Applications
completed in all respects 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 April 19, 2013.
h) Include a check
list.
13. 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. In the case of
sponsored candidates, the sponsoring Institute must certify (in the attached
format) that their candiate is a full time/permanent employee employed by the
Institution and on successful completion of the course he/she would be
designated as a Medical Physicist/Radiological Safety Officer.
3. Applications, which
do not adhere to the requirements as described in the advertisement will be rejected.
Mere fulfilling of requirements as laid down in the advertisement does not
qualify a candidate for the CET or interview as only limited number of
candidates (selection is based on the merit) will be called for the CET or
interview.
4. No correspondence
shall be entertained from candidates who are not called for the CET/interview.
5. CANVASSING IN ANY
FORM WILL LEAD TO A DISQUALIFICATION.
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