Administrative, Accounts, and Purchase & Stores Officer Recruitment at Physical Research Laboratory 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 5
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹56,100 - ₹177,500 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Graduation or Post Graduation (MBA/ACA/FCA/FICWA/AICWA) in First Class with minimum 60% marks or 6.3 CGPA, plus relevant supervisory experience.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Experience requirements vary across posts, generally ranging from 1 to 5 years of relevant professional experience. Candidates should check the official notification for the exact role-wise criteria.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 35 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Vacancies under this Notification
This list may not include all posts.
Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), an autonomous unit under the Department of Space, Government of India, is inviting applications for Officer-level positions in Ahmedabad. This recruitment drive seeks young and motivated professionals for Administrative, Accounts, and Purchase & Stores roles to support its world-class research in space and planetary sciences. Eligible candidates with MBA or professional accounting qualifications can join a premier scientific institution that has contributed to landmark missions like Chandrayaan and Aditya-L1. This opportunity offers a stable career path within the central government framework with competitive Level-10 pay scales.
- Join a premier research institute under the Department of Space involved in high-profile missions like Chandrayaan-3.
- Positions are offered at Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix with a starting basic pay of 56,100 per month.
- The selection process involves a comprehensive written test followed by a personal interview conducted in Ahmedabad.
- Candidates must ensure they possess the required supervisory experience in relevant fields after obtaining their essential qualifications.
- Online registration is open from 25 July 2026 until the closing deadline of 24 August 2026.
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Additional Salary Information
Level 10 (56,100 – 1,77,500) of 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Minimum basic pay of 56,100 per month plus DA, HRA, and Transport Allowance as per rules.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Written Test (Objective + Descriptive) Personal Interview Weightage: 60% for Written Test and 40% for Interview
Application Fees
All Candidates (Initial Payment): 750 SC/ST/PwBD/ExS/Women (Net Fee after refund): 0 UR/EWS/OBC (Net Fee after refund): 250
Reservation
UR: 2 Posts OBC: 1 Post SC: 1 Post EWS: 1 Post Age relaxation: 3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC candidates.
How to Apply
- Visit the official PRL 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 educational certificates, caste certificate (if applicable), and PwBD certificate.
- Upload a recent color passport size photograph and signature as per the specified dimensions.
- Pay the initial application fee of 750 online using Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.
- Submit the application and preserve the generated Registration Number for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, the notification explicitly states that a candidate should apply for only ONE post among Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer, or Purchase & Stores Officer.
Yes, candidates who attend the written test are eligible for a partial or full refund. Women, SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen receive a full refund of 750, while UR, EWS, and OBC candidates receive a refund of 500.
The written test is scheduled to be conducted at only one venue, which is Ahmedabad.
