Purchase & Stores 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: MBA in Marketing or Materials Management, or Graduate with PG Diploma in Materials Management, or Post Graduate with 3 years experience.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 1 to 5 years of experience in Purchase and Stores activities depending on the qualification level.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 35 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Joining as a Purchase & Stores Officer at the Physical Research Laboratory offers a unique chance to manage the supply chain for high-tech scientific equipment and research materials. This Level 10 position is central to the procurement strategies that enable complex space missions and laboratory experiments to proceed without delay. Candidates with expertise in Marketing or Materials Management will find this role challenging and rewarding as they navigate government e-procurement and contract acts. It is an excellent career move for those seeking to combine logistics expertise with public service in a world-class research environment.
- This post requires specialized knowledge in Material Management, Import/Export policies, and Inventory Management.
- Candidates must have secured a First Class in their qualifying degree to meet the basic eligibility criteria.
- The selection process features a written test at Ahmedabad followed by an interview for shortlisted candidates.
- The role involves significant responsibility in handling capital budgeting and mercantile acts for the institute.
- Applicants should be prepared for potential postings at any unit of the Physical Research Laboratory or Department of Space.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level 10 in 7th CPC Pay Matrix (₹56,100–₹1,77,500) plus DA, HRA, and Transport Allowance.
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
Unreserved (UR): 1 SC: 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 post carries a basic pay of ₹56,100 per month in Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix plus allowances.
An MBA in Marketing/Materials Management or a Graduate degree with a PG Diploma in Materials Management and relevant experience is required.
The maximum age limit is 35 years as of August 24, 2026, with standard government relaxations for reserved categories.
