Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) Ahmedabad Recruitment 2026 – 7 Posts
Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), an Autonomous Unit under the Department of Space, Government of India, Ahmedabad invites applications from eligible candidates for the following posts in Level-10 (₹56,100 – ₹2,17,500) of 7th CPC Pay Matrix:
| Post No. |
Name of Post |
Total Vacancies |
UR | OBC | EWS | SC | ST |
| 13 | Administrative Officer | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| 14 | Accounts Officer | 2 | 1 | – | – | 1 | – |
| 15 | Purchase & Stores Officer | 2 | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – |
Important Dates
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026 dated 25.07.2026 |
| Application Opening Date | 25 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application & Fee Payment | 24 August 2026 |
| Age as on | 24 August 2026 |
| Mode of Application | Online only via PRL website |
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
- 35 years as on 24.08.2026 for General category.
- Relaxation: 38 years for OBC, 40 years for SC. Ex-servicemen, PwBD and serving Govt. employees eligible for additional relaxation as per GoI norms.
Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification |
|---|
| Administrative Officer | MBA (HR) + 1 year supervisory experience; OR Post Graduate + 3 years experience (1 yr supervisory) |
| Accounts Officer | ACA/FCA/AICWA/FICWA or MBA + 1 yr supervisory; OR CA/ICWA + 3 yrs (1 yr supervisory); OR M.Com + 3 yrs (1 yr supervisory); OR B.Com/BBA/BBM + 5 yrs (2 yrs supervisory) |
| Purchase & Stores Officer | MBA (Marketing/Materials Mgmt) + 1 yr supervisory; OR Graduate + PG Diploma in Materials Mgmt + 3 yrs (1 yr supervisory); OR Post Graduate + 3 yrs (1 yr supervisory); OR Graduate + 5 yrs (2 yrs supervisory) |
- Graduation/Post Graduation (other than MBA/Professional qualifications) should be in First Class with minimum 60% marks or CGPA ≥ 6.3 on a scale of 10.
- Experience must be after possessing the essential educational qualification and in relevant fields (Administration/Accounts & Finance/Purchase & Stores).
- Supervisory experience should be at least at Level-6 of Pay Matrix (pre-revised PB-2: ₹9,300–34,800 with GP ₹4,200) or equivalent.
- Candidates must possess good communication skills, leadership qualities and familiarity with computers.
Application Fee
₹250/- (Rupees Two Hundred and Fifty only) for all posts. Initially all applicants pay ₹750/-. Refunds: Fee-exempted categories (Women/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen) get full refund if they attend the written test. UR/EWS/OBC candidates get ₹500/- refunded if they attend the written test. Fee is not refunded to candidates who fail to attend the written test. Bank account details with IFSC code are required for refund.
Selection Process
- Written Test: Objective type (40% min in each part) + Descriptive type (50% min). Total duration: 2½ hours. Part D taken for valuation only for those who qualify in Parts A, B & C.
- Interview: Shortlisting in ratio of 1:5 with minimum 10 candidates per category-wise vacancy. Written test weightage: 60%, Interview weightage: 40%.
- Empanelment: Minimum 50% in each (written + interview) and aggregate minimum 60% marks required.
Note: PRL reserves the right to cancel/change the written test venue. Call letters will be sent to registered e-mail ID only.
Pay & Allowances
Level-10 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix: ₹56,100 – ₹2,17,500. DA, HRA, Transport Allowance as per extant rules. NPS, CHSS, canteen facility, leave travel concession, group insurance etc. admissible.
How to Apply
- Visit https://www.prl.res.in/prl-eng/job_vacancies
- Register online between 25.07.2026 and 24.08.2026. NCS portal registered candidates may also apply.
- Fill the application form carefully, upload scanned documents (photo, signature, certificates) as per specifications.
- Pay application fee online (Internet Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI). Last date for fee payment: 24.08.2026.
- Print the application for future reference.
Important Instructions
- Candidates employed under Central/State Government, PSUs, Autonomous Bodies must submit No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of interview.
- A valid e-mail ID is mandatory – all correspondence will be through e-mail and website only.
- Original documents must be produced at the time of interview.
- Only Indian nationals need apply. Posts are temporary but likely to continue.
- Selected candidates are liable to be posted/transferred to any PRL/DoS unit across India.
- TA for interview will be reimbursed (second-class train fare from city mentioned in application). No TA for written test.
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