The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre conducted an examination for the post of Scientific Officer (Physics) and shortlisted 373 candidates for interview. Securing a position at BARC is a significant achievement, and preparing for the interview of BARC is a critical step towards making your dream a reality.
Interviews conducted by Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) are different from any other research or academic organization. These are certainly different from the interviews conducted by PSU or Govt departments. Once candidate is shortlisted for interview in BARC, the weight of the written exam is not there, and the interview is a decisive factor.
Hence, interviews become very important for selection in BARC. The number of students called for interview in BARC for the Posts of Scientific Officer (Physics) are 20 times which is highest compared to other organizations. The interviews conducted by BARC are very grueling, in depth, exhaustive and long. Average duration of BARC interviews is approximately 45 min. Interview conducted by BARC are supposed to be the toughest.
Following are the points that differentiate the interviews conducted by BARC from others:
• Very long duration approximately 45 min.
• Asking in depth concepts
• You need to tell your 5 favourite subjects
• Questions can be asked beyond these subjects too
• You need to use the board and derive some expression if required
• Approach is checked instead of the knowledge
• Even if you give wrong answer but have correct approach, you may get selected
• Simple question is asked where thinking is required.
• Difficulty level of the questions keep on increasing and you need to have divergent thinking for answering the question.
BARC Interview Strategy
Many students ask this question. Students think that reading some different books will help them developing the concepts being asked in the BARC interview. Actually, it is not true. Concepts learned from any book will be sufficient if you have done these properly. Questions asked will be simple but requiring the thinking. So, the best way to learn the swimming is start swimming. Similarly, best way to master the art of interview is start facing these.
Start going for the mock interviews of BARC for the Posts of Scientific Officer (Physics).
The interview questions for BARC Scientific Officer (Physics) will focus on assessing your knowledge, skills, and suitability for the specific post. There will no HR round, only technical questions will be asked. While the exact questions will vary depending on the specific research area, here are some sample questions to give you an idea:
• Introduce yourself.
• Explain the photoelectric effect and derive Einstein's equation for its explanation.
• Describe the principle of superposition and its applications in wave mechanics.
• Explain the difference between mass and weight and discuss their relevance in different contexts.
• Derive the equation for the force acting on a charged particle moving in a magnetic field.
• Explain the working principle of a nuclear reactor and the different types of fission reactions.
• A ball is thrown upwards with an initial velocity of 20 m/s. Calculate the maximum height it reaches and the time it takes to reach back to the ground.
• Two parallel plates with a potential difference of 100 V are separated by a distance of 5 cm. An electron is released from rest at the positive plate. Calculate its kinetic energy when it reaches the negative plate.
• A spring with a spring constant of 100 N/m is compressed by 0.1 m. Calculate the potential energy stored in the spring.
• A simple pendulum with a length of 1 m has a mass of 2 kg attached to it. Calculate the period of oscillation of the pendulum.
• Explain how you would measure the speed of light using simple equipment.
• Describe the main features of the Standard Model of particle physics.
• Explain the significance of the discovery of gravitational waves.
• Discuss the ethical considerations involved in the development and use of nuclear energy.
• Why are you interested in pursuing a career in physics research at BARC?
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What is CGPDTM Exam?
The CGPDTM refers to the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trade Marks which facilitates the regulation of the patent system in India. It conducts the exam for patent and design of Group-A gazette for various government posts under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry for about 553 vacancies. This exam is conducted to evaluate candidates possessing the necessary knowledge, level of understanding, and skills required for the various subjects of patent examination. This exam is conducted in three phases. The first phase is the Preliminary Phase which is a screening test supposed to be on 3rd September 2023. Lacs of students enrolled for the CGPDTM Exam application from which only a few thousand candidates successfully catch up in the first stage of this exam. The next phase is the Mains Exam based on a subjective pattern fixed to be on 1st October 2023. The Final and last phase of the CGPDTM exam is the Interview Phase which will be conducted on 11th and 12t
Preparation of CGPDTM Exam
Students have to be very ambitious to qualify for this exam, as time is running at a very fast pace. Also, candidates get a very short period of time for the preparation of the CGPDTM Exam with a vast syllabus.The pattern of questions is easy but still requires strong dedication and continuity. This will be the golden chance for aspiring students, as this exam is not conducted every year.
Strategy for the preparation of the CGPDTM Exam
This module is fully designed by Gurvinder Sir, Team YourPedia. All the non-technical mentors of Team YourPedia will be detailing how to start, when to start, and how to finish up with the syllabus.
Tyagi Sir, expertise in math and reasoning, I am conducting the classes for the preparation of the aptitude and quantitative parts of the CGPDTM Exam. Based on his analysis, the CGPDTM Exam will be the most satisfying exam as the date has already been given, which aids students in deciding their strategy for their preparation.Revision provides fuel to the preparation of any competitive exam. So, one must focus on revision as most students can cover their syllabus but do not revise, which will lead to disappointment and regret.
Prelims, the first stage of the CGPDTM exam, is easy and is only required to qualify above the cut-off but it also helps to make the rank. In prelims,the aptitude and quantitative sections will contain 30 questions, whereas in Mains, the second stage of the CGPDTM exam will contain 20 questions. Candidates must read the entire section before starting their preparation for the CGPDTM exam. The most common question of students is what is elementary mathematics?Mathematics till the 10th grade is known as elementary Mathematics. It is easy but as I mentioned above revision of formulas is a must.
Then the next panelist of Team YourPedia, Shubhya Mam, explained the English section of the CGPDTM exam. According to her analysis, some topics like spotting errors, reading comprehension (5 marks), vocabulary (8 marks), etc. are very common for every competitive exam. English is not that hard a nut to crack,but one can make it enjoyable by doing extensive reading with daily practice.
Amita Mam is another panelist, but she is the new entry to Team YourPedia. She handles the preparation of the current affairs section (covers 30 marks) for the CGPDTM exam. Current affairs seem to be hard for students with a science background, but that’s not true. If one studies the right material for the right thing, then it will be like being on top of the mountain. Candidates should be clear about the material and only learn the relevant information according to the requirements of the CGPDTM exam. The questions, though, are not the same, but the pattern of this section remains the same. Recent current affairs, like in the month of July, must be learned by heart.
The next panelist is Jigyasa Mam, who prepares students for the Physics, Biology, and General Knowledge sections of the CGPDTM Exam. For example, questions can come from the geography part, like the solar system, which overlaps with physics. Hence, candidates should know that overlapping subjects must be learned simultaneously. The correlation between subjects is to be analyzed by the students so that learning can be easy, for example,general knowledge is a vast domain where there is no end, so the candidate must link general current affairs with general knowledge. Coming on to biology, it never comes in too much detail, so students from engineering backgrounds should not be afraid.
Raman Sir is another panelist, who teaches the chemistry section of the CGPDTM Exam. For this section in the CGPDTM exam, candidates should focus on the main topics. There is no need to go deep into the subject, but one must have a clear understanding of the basics. The basics play a major role in chemistry, so that should be well understood.
Lastly, Dr. Vijayender handles the IPR (Intellectual Property Rights) section of the CGPDTM exam.Earlier in this section, hardly 1 or 2 questions came up, but from now on, the pattern has changed. In prelims, this section will contain 15 questions, and in Mains, this section will contain 20 questions.This section can be the major player related to the designation of the post. According to his analysis, questions can be framed from the evolution of patent rights and laws in India plus the workings of the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trade Marks of India under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
Hence, by taking these key points into account, candidates should start preparing for the main Exam simultaneously while studying for the Preliminary Exam of the CGPDTM exam. Overlapping subjects like Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), Current Affairs, English, etc. should be well-studied in such a way that equal preparation for both Prelims and Mains can be done.
Conclusion
This article provides comprehensive information for candidates willing to become patent and design examiners. Here, we discussed the CGPDTM exam, its phases, and lastly, the strategy for the preparation of the CGPDTM exam. We hope this article will be resourceful.
In a nutshell, only the candidate's mentality is the important thing that can change the game if he/she wishes to. Any competitive exam thrives on dedication and commitment. Ambitious candidates ignite the fire in them that burns till they achieve what they want, which we call inner Motivation in layman’s language.
Believe in yourself and think in the right manner, in the right direction, with the right approach. We can and will.
Stay tuned to YourPedia for further updates. YourPedia wishes Good Luck to the aspiring candidates to showcase their analytical skills and knowledge.
