Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT), Indore

Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT), Indore is a unit of Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India, engaged in research and development in non-nuclear front line research areas of lasers, particle accelerators and related technologies.

About RRCAT

The Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT), Indore was established by the Department of Atomic (DAE) to expand the activities carried out at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai, in two frontline areas of Science and Technology namely lasers and accelerators. On 19^th February 1984 the President of India, Gyani Zail Singh, laid the foundation stone of the centre. Construction of laboratories and houses began in May 1984. In June 1986, the first batch of scientists from BARC, Mumbai, moved to RRCAT and scientific activities were started. Since then, the centre has rapidly grown into a premier institute for research and development in lasers, accelerators and their applications.

Research Opportunities

Ph.D. Programme at RRCAT

The RRCAT is a Constituent Institute (CI) of the Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), a Deemed to be University with NAAC “A” grade. RRCAT offers Ph.D. programme in various specialized areas of Physical, Life Sciences and Engineering (presently only Mechanical). DAE Research Fellowships are offered to those selected for the pursuit of Ph.D.

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Project Work and Training

Projects at RRCAT for University Students

RRCAT offers opportunities to the students pursuing M.Tech./M.E./M.Phil./M.Sc. degree in Science and Engineering from recognized institutions in India for carrying out project work towards partial fulfilment of their postgraduate degree. This scheme has no prescribed training programme/curriculum. Each selected student has to carry out the project individually under the guidance of a Scientist/Engineer of RRCAT, on all working days. The project duration is from minimum 6 months up to 12 months. Students selected under INSPIRE fellowship programme may also apply for doing project work after completion of 2^nd year of B.Tech. or 1^st year for M.Sc. in addition to opportunities offered for doing project work during M.Tech/M.E./M Phil.

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Orientation Course on Accelerators, Lasers and Related Science and Technologies (OCAL)

RRCAT conducts an 8-week duration certificate course titled “Orientation Course on Accelerators, Lasers and related Science and Technologies (OCAL)” every year for 8 weeks during the months of May to July for postgraduate students from all over India.

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Young Scientist Research Programme (YSRP)

To expose young students in the research areas of accelerator science, laser science, related technologies and applications, the RRCAT runs a Young Scientist Research Programme (YSRP) during the summer. Students who are presently in the first year of M.Sc. Physics or in the fourth year of integrated M.Sc. Physics or in the third year of B.E./B.Tech. Engineering Physics/Mechanical Engineering/Electrical Engineering/Electronics Engineering/Metallurgy/Computer Science/Information Technology are eligible to apply.

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Employment Opportunities

BARC Training School at RRCAT

The BARC Training School at RRCAT conducts 1-year intensive Orientation Course for Engineering Graduates and Science Post Graduates (OCES) in Physics and Electrical/Electronics Engineering, with specialized courses in lasers and accelerators to provide trained manpower in these disciplines to various units of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE).

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K.S. Krishnan Research Associateship (KSKRA)

The Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS) constituted by the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) offers K. S. Krishnan Research Associateship (KSKRA) Programme. Under this programme candidates who hold Ph.D. degree (Engineering or Science) or Master's degree in Engineering (M.Tech./M.E./M.S.) with a minimum of 2-year R&D experience after obtaining M.Tech./M.E./M.S. degree are eligible to apply. Selected candidates get an opportunity to work in appropriate units of DAE having R&D programs suiting to the work experience of the selected candidates. Some of the selected candidates with experience in lasers, accelerators or synchrotron based materials science are posted at RRCAT.

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Scientific Assistant and Technician

To cater to the need of scientific support staff, graduates in science and diploma holders in various engineering branches are recruited through a 2-year Stipendiary Training Scheme (Category I) and are absorbed as Scientific Assistant C after successful completion of the training in the various RRCAT activities.

To cater to the need of technical support staff, candidates having qualification of HSC (Science) or SSC followed by ITI certificate, are recruited under a 2-year Stipendiary Training Scheme (Category II) and are absorbed as Technician B or Technician C after successful completion of the training in various RRCAT activities.

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Useful Links

• RRCAT Publications
• Technology for Transfer
• Conferences/Workshops/Schools
• Trade Apprenticeship Scheme at RRCAT (TASAR)

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