Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer, Purchase & Stores Officer
Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Department of Space, Government of India
The Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), an autonomous unit under the Department of Space, Government of India, has released a notification for the recruitment of Officers in Level-10. Eligible candidates can apply online.
Quick Overview
| Particular |
Details |
| Organization |
Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) |
| Post Names |
Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer, Purchase & Stores Officer |
| Total Vacancies |
05 (AO:1, AcO:2, P&SO:2) |
| Advertisement No. |
01/2026 |
| Application Mode |
Online |
| Application Start Date |
25th July 2026 |
| Last Date |
24th August 2026 |
| Job Type |
Government (Temporary, likely to continue) |
| Official Website |
prl.res.in |
Employment Type:FULL_TIME
Number of Vacancies:05
Post-wise Vacancy & Reservation Details
| Post Code |
Post Name |
Vacancies |
Reservation Details |
| 13 |
Administrative Officer |
01 |
UR - 1 |
| 14 |
Accounts Officer |
02 |
EWS - 1, OBC - 1 |
| 15 |
Purchase & Stores Officer |
02 |
UR - 1, SC - 1 |
* The number of vacancies is provisional and may be modified.
Post-wise Eligibility & Experience Details
| Post Name |
Qualification & Experience |
Age Limit (as on 24.08.2026) |
| Administrative Officer |
- MBA (HR) + 1-year supervisory experience in Level-6 or equivalent; OR
- Post Graduate + 3 years experience (1 year supervisory); OR
- Graduate + 5 years experience (2 years supervisory) in Administration.
- Graduation/PG (except MBA) must be First Class with 60% marks or CGPA 6.3/10.
|
UR/EWS: 35 years
OBC: 38 years
SC: 40 years (where reserved)
Relaxation for Govt. employees, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD as per rules.
|
| Accounts Officer |
- ACA/FCA/AICWA/FICWA OR MBA (Finance/Banking Public Systems Management) + 1-year supervisory experience; OR
- M.Com + 3 years experience (1 year supervisory); OR
- B.Com/BBA/BBM + 5 years experience (2 years supervisory) in Finance & Accounts.
- Graduation/PG (except MBA/ACA/FCA/FICWA/AICWA) must be First Class with 60% marks or CGPA 6.3/10.
|
| Purchase & Stores Officer |
- MBA (Marketing/Materials Management) + 1-year supervisory experience; OR
- Graduate + PG Diploma in Materials Management + 3 years experience (1 year supervisory); OR
- Post Graduate + 3 years experience (1 year supervisory); OR
- Graduate + 5 years experience (2 years supervisory) in Purchase & Stores.
- Graduation/PG (except MBA/PG Diploma in Materials Management) must be First Class with 60% marks or CGPA 6.3/10.
|
Educational Qualification & Experience:Varies by post. Refer to the detailed table above. Graduation/Post-Graduation (except specified) must be First Class with 60% marks (or CGPA 6.3/10). Experience must be post-qualification in a supervisory capacity (Level 6 or equivalent).
Skills:As per the job role (administration, accounts, finance, purchase, stores, communication, leadership, computer proficiency).
Age Limit:Refer to the detailed table above. Age is calculated as on 24.08.2026. Age relaxation for Government servants, Ex-Servicemen, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) is available as per Government of India orders.
Salary (per month):
Pay Level-10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) as per the 7th CPC, plus DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, and other admissible allowances.
Selection Procedure: Written Test (60% weightage) + Interview (40% weightage).
- Written Test: 2 hours 30 minutes. MCQ (Parts A, B, C) + Descriptive (Part D).
- Qualifying Marks: 40% in each MCQ part, 50% in Descriptive part, 50% aggregate in Written Test.
- Shortlisting for Interview: 1:5 ratio (minimum 10 candidates per category).
- Final Selection: Minimum 50% in Written Test and Interview, aggregate 60% for empanelment.
Application Fee:
- Initial Fee: ₹750 (for all candidates).
- Refundable Amount: ₹500 for UR/EWS/OBC candidates, and ₹750 for Women/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen who attend the written test.
- Net Fee: ₹250 for all candidates who attend the written test.
How to Apply (Online)
Candidates who wish to apply for the PRL Recruitment 2026 must follow the online application process below.
- Visit Official Website: Go to https://www.prl.res.in/prl-eng/job_vacancies.
- Read Notification: Download and carefully read the official notification PDF.
- Register: Click on the online registration link. Fill in all required personal, educational, and experience details.
- Upload Documents: Upload a recent passport-size color photograph (not older than 3 months, 100 kb, jpeg/jpg) and signature (100 kb, jpeg/jpg). Also upload scanned copies of certificates (matriculation, graduation, PG, MBA, caste, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, etc.).
- Pay Fee: Pay the application fee of ₹750/- online using Internet Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI by 24th August 2026.
- Submit: Submit the application before the last date. After submission, the application will be complete.
- Save/Print: Save a copy of the submitted application and the fee payment receipt for future reference.
Important: Candidates can apply for only ONE post (Administrative Officer OR Accounts Officer OR Purchase & Stores Officer). Multiple applications for the same post should be avoided.
Important Dates
Opening Date for Online Registration: 25th July 2026
Closing Date for Online Registration & Fee Payment: 24th August 2026
Official Notification (PDF):
Download Official Notification (PDF)
Official Website:
https://www.prl.res.in
Key Instructions for Candidates
- Eligibility Verification: Ensure you meet the specific educational qualification, experience, and age criteria for the post.
- Apply for ONE Post: Candidates can apply for only one post. Applying for multiple posts is not allowed.
- NOC: Candidates employed in Government/PSU/Autonomous Bodies must submit a 'No Objection Certificate' at the time of the interview.
- Photograph: Upload a recent color passport-size photograph (not older than 3 months) with a plain/white background. Selfies and blurred photographs are not allowed.
- Fee Refund: The application fee is refundable only to candidates who attend the written test. Provide correct bank account details with IFSC code for refund.
- Written Test Venue: The written test will be held in Ahmedabad only.
- PwBD Candidates: Are eligible for a scribe/reader (arranged by the candidate) and compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour.
- Answer Key: Answer keys will be published on the PRL website. Objections can be raised within 5 days.
- Check Website: Keep visiting the PRL website for updates on the written test date, call letters, and other notifications.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How many vacancies are available in PRL Officer Recruitment 2026?
There are a total of 05 vacancies: 1 for Administrative Officer, 2 for Accounts Officer, and 2 for Purchase & Stores Officer.
What is the pay scale for these posts?
The pay scale is Level-10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
What is the age limit for the Administrative Officer post?
The age limit for UR/EWS candidates is 35 years as on 24.08.2026. Age relaxation is applicable for OBC (38 years), SC (40 years), and others as per government rules.
What is the qualification for the Accounts Officer post?
You need ACA/FCA or AICWA/FICWA, OR MBA (Finance/Banking Public Systems Management), OR M.Com, OR B.Com/BBA/BBM with the required years of experience in Finance & Accounts.
How can I apply?
You can apply
online through the PRL website (
www.prl.res.in) from 25th July to 24th August 2026.
What is the application fee?
The initial fee is ₹750. On attending the written test, UR/EWS/OBC candidates get ₹500 refunded (net ₹250), and Women/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen get the full ₹750 refunded.
What is the selection process?
Selection is based on a Written Test (60% weightage) followed by an Interview (40% weightage). Candidates must secure minimum qualifying marks in both stages.
Is this a permanent job?
The posts are temporary but are likely to continue. They are regular government posts under the Department of Space.
Where will the written test be held?
The written test will be conducted in Ahmedabad only.
Where can I find the official notification?
The official notification PDF can be downloaded from the link provided in the "Important Links" section above.