Hello Aspirant,

Yes, M.Sc. Physics students may apply for the post of Scientist as long as they meet the requisite eligibility criteria mentioned in the job notification. M.Sc. Physics has been equivalently considered for Scientist posts in many research institutions, government organizations (such as ISRO, DRDO, BARC, etc), and in private R&D, especially in fields such as materials science, nuclear physics, theoretical physics, space science, etc.

However, eligibility may differ from organization to organization and there may also be varying specializations specific to certain disciplines. Therefore, it is very important to read and check the official notification from the organization and see if M.Sc. Physics is mentioned under the qualifications or equivalent to that position you are applying for.

hi,

Yes, if you have an M.Sc in Physics, you can definitely apply for scientist jobs, but it depends on the specific job and how they define “equivalent qualification.” Many research institutes and government labs like ISRO, DRDO, or BARC accept M.Sc Physics graduates for scientist or scientific officer roles.

Just make sure to read the job notification carefully. Sometimes they want a degree in engineering or technology, but often they accept M.Sc in Physics as enough qualification. If you’re unsure, you can always contact the recruitment office to confirm.