Accounts Officer – PRL
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 2
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹56,100 - ₹177,500 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: ACA/FCA/AICWA/FICWA or MBA/M.Com/B.Com/BBA/BBM with 1 to 5 years of supervisory experience in Finance and Accounts.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 1 to 5 years of experience in Finance, Accounts, or Cost Accounting depending on the degree level.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 35 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Accounts Officer role at the Physical Research Laboratory is a vital financial management position responsible for budgeting, cost accounting, and fiscal compliance. Working within the Department of Space, the officer will handle complex financial portfolios that fund cutting-edge research in astrophysics and planetary sciences. This recruitment is a prime opportunity for Chartered Accountants or M.Com graduates to establish a career in government financial administration. The role provides a competitive Level 10 salary and the professional satisfaction of managing resources for India's premier space research projects.
- Applicants must have a background in Finance, Accounts, or Cost Accounting to be eligible for this specialized officer cadre.
- The selection criteria include a written examination covering commercial law, taxation, and advanced accountancy principles.
- Successful candidates will be eligible for central government benefits including the National Pension System and medical schemes.
- Experience must be obtained after the completion of essential qualifications and should be in a supervisory capacity.
- The application fee is ₹250, though an initial payment of ₹750 is required which is partially refundable after attending the test.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level 10 in 7th CPC Pay Matrix (₹56,100–₹1,77,500) plus applicable DA, HRA, and other allowances.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Written Test (Objective + Descriptive) Interview
Application Fees
General/OBC/EWS: ₹750 (₹500 refundable after exam) Women/SC/ST/PwBD/ExS: ₹750 (Full refund after exam)
Reservation
EWS: 1 OBC: 1
How to Apply
- Visit the PRL official website at https://www.prl.res.in/prl-eng/job_vacancies.
- Register on the portal between 25.07.2026 and 24.08.2026.
- Fill in the online application form with accurate details.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents including DOB proof, certificates, and category certificates if applicable.
- Upload a recent color passport size photograph and signature as per the specified dimensions.
- Pay the application fee of ₹750 using Internet Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.
- Submit the application and save the Registration Number for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Accounts Officer receives a basic pay of ₹56,100 per month in Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix plus standard allowances.
Eligible candidates include ACA/FCA/AICWA/FICWA holders, or those with an MBA/M.Com/B.Com/BBA with relevant supervisory experience in finance.
There are a total of 2 vacancies for the post of Accounts Officer at PRL.
