Purchase & Stores Officer – PRL
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 2
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹56,100 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: MBA in Marketing or Materials Management with 1 year experience, or Graduate with PG Diploma in Materials Management and 3 years experience.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 1 to 5 years of experience in Purchase and Stores activities with required supervisory capacity.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 35 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Purchase & Stores Officer at Physical Research Laboratory is tasked with managing the complex supply chain and procurement needs of advanced scientific laboratories. There are 2 vacancies for this Level 10 post, offering a starting salary of ₹56,100 to candidates with an MBA in Marketing or Materials Management. This role is vital for the timely acquisition of specialized equipment for space missions like Chandrayaan and Aditya-L1. It represents a unique career path for supply chain professionals to contribute directly to India's technological self-reliance in the space sector.
- This role manages the procurement of high-tech scientific instruments and the inventory management of specialized research stores.
- Candidates must have a first-class academic record with at least 60% marks in their qualifying degree or diploma.
- The selection process involves a written test focusing on material management, import-export policies, and E-procurement.
- Successful candidates will enjoy benefits including the National Pension System, canteen facilities, and limited quarters facility.
- Ensure all experience certificates clearly mention supervisory roles in relevant fields like Purchase or Stores activities.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level 10 in 7th CPC Pay Matrix (₹56,100–₹1,77,500) plus allowances as per Department of Space norms.
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: 1 SC: 1
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
The post carries a pay scale of Level 10 (₹56,100–₹1,77,500) in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
MBA in Marketing or Materials Management with 1 year experience, or a Graduate degree with a PG Diploma in Materials Management and 3 years experience.
The general maximum age limit is 35 years as of 24.08.2026, with relaxation for SC candidates up to 40 years.
