📋 Complete Advertisement & Guidelines
Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer, Purchase & Stores Officer
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.
| 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 |
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UR/EWS: 35 years OBC: 38 years SC: 40 years (where reserved) Relaxation for Govt. employees, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD as per rules. |
| Accounts Officer |
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| Purchase & Stores Officer |
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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 Step-by-Step
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.