2026 pattern in detail
BARC Previous Year Question Papers
Overview
Use these BARC previous year question papers for timed practice across recent hiring cycles. Each year page mixes aptitude and coding-style drills aligned to the BARC OCES/DGFS, plus pattern notes students reported that year.
Year-wise BARC papers
What stays consistent across years
| Area | Notes |
|---|---|
| First round | BARC OCES/DGFS |
| Skills | GATE/exam technical depth |
| Languages | Scientific computing roles vary |
| Later rounds | Interview |
Difficulty and section counts shift by drive. Always read the placement email for your batch.
Suggested practice order
- Start with BARC 2024 to learn the baseline pattern
- Move to BARC 2025 and note what got harder
- Finish with BARC 2026 for current-cycle focus
- Drill weak topics on the aptitude and coding pages