PRL Officer Recruitment 2026

The Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), an autonomous institution under the Department of Space, Government of India, has released Advertisement No. 01/2026 dated 25 July 2026 inviting online applications for recruitment to Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer and Purchase & Stores Officer positions.

PRL is one of India’s premier scientific research institutions engaged in cutting-edge research in:

Space Science
Astronomy
Astrophysics
Atomic Physics
Molecular Physics
Optical Physics
Geoscience
Planetary Science

The institute has significantly contributed to prestigious Indian space missions including:

Chandrayaan-1
Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan)
Chandrayaan-3
Aditya-L1

Selected candidates will be appointed in Level-10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix with attractive salary, Government allowances and career growth opportunities.

The selection process consists of a Written Test followed by Interview.

Overview

Particular	Details
Organization	Physical Research Laboratory (PRL)
Parent Organization	Department of Space, Government of India
Advertisement No.	01/2026
Advertisement Date	25 July 2026
Recruitment Name	PRL Officer Recruitment 2026
Job Location	Ahmedabad, Gujarat (Transferable to PRL/DOS Units)
Total Vacancies	5
Posts	Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer, Purchase & Stores Officer
Pay Level	Level-10 (7th CPC)
Basic Pay	₹56,100 per month
Selection Process	Written Test + Interview
Mode of Application	Online
Official Website	https://www.prl.res.in
Application Status	Currently Open

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Date	25 July 2026
Online Application Starts	25 July 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	24 August 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	24 August 2026
Written Test Date	To be announced on PRL website
Hall Ticket	To be notified
Interview Date	To be announced
Result	To be announced

Written Test date, Interview schedule and Hall Ticket details will be published on the PRL website.

Vacancy Details

A total of 5 vacancies have been announced.

Post Code	Post Name	Vacancies	Reservation
13	Administrative Officer	1	UR-1
14	Accounts Officer	2	EWS-1, OBC(NCL)-1
15	Purchase & Stores Officer	2	UR-1, SC-1

Total Vacancies: 5

All posts are in Level-10 of the Seventh Central Pay Commission (7th CPC).

Post-wise Eligibility Criteria

Administrative Officer

Candidates should possess any one of the following qualifications:

Option 1

MBA (HR)
Minimum 1 year supervisory experience

Option 2

Post Graduate Degree
3 years experience
Minimum 1 year supervisory experience

Option 3

Graduate
5 years experience
Minimum 2 years supervisory experience

Experience should be in Administration.

Accounts Officer

Candidates should possess any one of the following:

Option 1

ACA/FCA
OR AICWA/FICWA
OR MBA (Finance/Banking Public Systems Management)
Minimum 1 year supervisory experience

Option 2

M.Com.
3 years experience
Minimum 1 year supervisory experience

Option 3

B.Com.
BBA
BBM
5 years experience
Minimum 2 years supervisory experience

Experience should be in Finance, Accounts or Cost Accounting.

Purchase & Stores Officer

Candidates should possess any one of the following:

Option 1

MBA in:

Marketing
Materials Management

with

Minimum 1 year supervisory experience

Option 2

Graduate +

Post Graduate Diploma in:

Materials Management

any equivalent Purchase & Stores related subject

with

3 years experience
Minimum 1 year supervisory experience

Option 3

Post Graduate

3 years experience
Minimum 1 year supervisory experience

Option 4

Graduate

5 years experience
Minimum 2 years supervisory experience

Experience should be in Purchase & Stores.

Educational Qualification Requirements

Apart from MBA/ACA/FCA/FICWA/AICWA/PG Diploma in Materials Management, all Graduation/Post Graduation qualifications must have:

First Class
Minimum 60% marks

CGPA 6.3 out of 10

Candidates possessing MBA specialization other than the prescribed specialization are not eligible.

Required MBA specialization:

Administrative Officer – HR
Accounts Officer – Finance / Banking Public Systems Management
Purchase & Stores Officer – Marketing / Materials Management

Experience Requirements

The experience:

Must be obtained after acquiring the essential qualification.
Must be in Government Office, Autonomous Body, Public Body or reputed Commercial Organization.
Must relate to Administration / Accounts & Finance / Purchase & Stores depending on the post applied.
Supervisory experience should generally correspond to:
- Level-6 Pay Matrix in Government
- E1 Grade in PSU
- Basic Pay of ₹35,400 or above in reputed commercial organizations.

Candidates should also possess:

Good communication skills
Leadership qualities
Computer knowledge

Age Limit

Age shall be calculated as on 24 August 2026.

Category	Maximum Age
UR	35 Years
OBC (NCL)	38 Years
SC	40 Years

Additional age relaxation is available for:

Government Employees
Ex-Servicemen
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities

as per Government of India rules.

Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)

Eligible PwBD candidates seeking age relaxation must produce:

Disability Certificate
Minimum 40% benchmark disability
Certificate issued by competent Medical Board

PwBD candidates eligible for scribes will receive compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour during the written examination. Candidates must arrange their own scribe as per PRL guidelines.

Salary Details under PRL Officer Recruitment 2026

Selected candidates will be appointed as Officers in Level-10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) Pay Matrix.

Pay Scale

Particular	Details
Pay Level	Level-10
Pay Matrix	₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500
Minimum Basic Pay	₹56,100 per month

Additional Benefits

Apart from the basic pay, selected candidates will be entitled to:

Dearness Allowance (DA)
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
Transport Allowance
National Pension System (NPS)
Contributory Health Service Scheme
Medical facilities for self and dependent family members
Canteen facility
Limited Government accommodation (subject to availability)
Departmental transport facility (where applicable)
Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
Group Insurance
Other admissible Government benefits as per PRL/Department of Space rules.

Salary Insight

A Level-10 Central Government Officer post is considered one of the most attractive Group ‘A’/Gazetted-equivalent entry-level officer scales in autonomous scientific organizations.

Apart from the starting basic pay of ₹56,100, employees receive multiple allowances that substantially increase the monthly in-hand salary depending on the city of posting and applicable Government rates.

Working with PRL also offers:

Excellent career progression
Exposure to India’s premier space research programmes
Stable Central Government service
Pension benefits under NPS
Professional development opportunities

Application Process

Candidates should read the official notification carefully before submitting the online application.

How to Apply

Step 1

Visit the PRL Recruitment webpage.

https://www.prl.res.in/prl-eng/job_vacancies

Step 2

Select the appropriate recruitment notification.

Step 3

Email ID
Mobile Number

A Registration Number will be generated after successful registration.

Step 4

Fill the online application carefully.

A candidate can apply for only ONE of the following posts:

Administrative Officer
Accounts Officer
Purchase & Stores Officer

Multiple applications for different posts are not permitted.

Step 5

Upload scanned copies of the required documents.

Step 6

Pay the application fee online through:

UPI
Debit Card
Credit Card
Internet Banking

Step 7

Submit the application before the closing date.

Step 8

Download and save the submitted application and registration details for future reference.

Applications will be accepted only through online mode.

Required Documents

Candidates should keep the following ready before filling the online application:

Valid Email ID
Mobile Number
Class 10/Matriculation certificate (Date of Birth proof)
Graduation mark sheets and certificate
Post Graduation certificate (if applicable)
MBA/ACA/FCA/FICWA/AICWA certificates (where applicable)
PG Diploma certificate (if applicable)
Conversion certificate for CGPA (if applicable)
Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), wherever applicable
PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
Ex-Servicemen Discharge Certificate (if applicable)
Recent passport-size colour photograph (JPEG/JPG, not older than 3 months, up to 100 KB)
Signature (JPEG/JPG, up to 100 KB)
Bank account details with IFSC code (for fee refund)

Photograph Guidelines

No selfies.
Full front face should be visible.
Plain white/light background.
Black-and-white photographs are not accepted.
Blurred photographs will lead to rejection.
Use the same photograph throughout the recruitment process.

Application Fee

Fee Structure

The actual application fee is ₹250.

However, all candidates are initially required to pay ₹750 while submitting the application.

Refund Policy

Category	Refund after appearing in Written Test
Women	Full ₹750
SC	Full ₹750
ST	Full ₹750
PwBD	Full ₹750
Ex-Servicemen	Full ₹750
UR	₹500
OBC	₹500
EWS	₹500

Important Notes

Refund will be made only if the candidate appears for the Written Test.
Candidates absent from the Written Test will not receive any refund.
Correct bank account details and IFSC code must be provided.
SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates must upload valid supporting certificates for refund eligibility.

Selection Process

The PRL Officer Recruitment 2026 selection process consists of:

Written Test
Interview
Document Verification
Final Merit List

Stage 1 – Written Test

Candidates must first qualify in the written examination.

The written examination will be conducted only at Ahmedabad.

PRL reserves the right to change the examination venue if required.

Hall Tickets will be sent only through the registered email ID.

Stage 2 – Shortlisting for Interview

Candidates will be shortlisted in the ratio of:

1:5 (Vacancy : Candidates)

subject to a minimum of 10 candidates category-wise, based on written test performance.

Merely qualifying the written examination does not guarantee an interview call.

Stage 3 – Interview

Shortlisted candidates will appear for the interview.

Candidates employed in Government, PSUs or Autonomous Bodies must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer at the time of interview. Failure to produce the NOC will result in cancellation of candidature.

Final Merit

The final merit list will be prepared based on:

Written Test: 60% weightage
Interview: 40% weightage

To be considered for empanelment, candidates must secure:

Minimum 50% marks in the Written Test
Minimum 50% marks in the Interview
Minimum 60% aggregate marks overall

Relaxation in selection standards for reserved categories may be provided as per Government norms.

Written Test Pattern

Duration

2 Hours 30 Minutes

Structure

Part	Type	Questions
Part A	Objective (MCQ)	36
Part B	Objective (English Grammar)	32
Part C	Objective (Subject-specific)	36
Part D	Descriptive	2

Marking Scheme

Objective Sections

+3 marks for every correct answer
−1 mark for every incorrect answer

Descriptive Section

2 questions
10 marks each

Qualifying Criteria

Candidates must secure:

Minimum 40% in each Objective section
Minimum 50% aggregate in Objective Test
Minimum 50% in Descriptive Test

Only candidates qualifying the objective sections will have their descriptive answers evaluated manually.

PwBD Examination Facilities

Eligible PwBD candidates will receive:

20 minutes compensatory time per hour
Permission to use a scribe/reader as per PRL guidelines
Candidates must arrange their own scribe and submit the prescribed declaration forms before the examination.

Complete Written Test Syllabus

The PRL Officer Recruitment 2026 written examination consists of four parts for each post. While Parts A, B, and D are common in structure, Part C is specific to the discipline applied for.

Administrative Officer Syllabus

Part A – General Aptitude

General Studies
Quantitative Aptitude
Logical Reasoning

Questions: 36

Part B – English

Graduation-level English Grammar

Questions: 32

Part C – Professional Knowledge

Questions will be based on:

Constitution of India
Reservation in Government Service
Industrial Disputes Act
Workmen’s Compensation Act
Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act
Apprentices Act
Right to Information Act
Minimum Wages Act
Human Resource Management
Organizational Behaviour
Motivation
Leadership
Training & Development

Questions: 36

Part D – Descriptive Test

The descriptive section may include:

Precis Writing
Essay Writing
Comprehension
Letter Writing

Questions: 2

Accounts Officer Syllabus

Part A

General Studies
Quantitative Aptitude
Logical Reasoning

Part B

Graduation-level English Grammar

Part C

Professional subjects include:

Principles of Auditing
Cost Accounting
Balance Sheet Analysis
Ratio Analysis
Auditing
Management Accountancy
Mercantile Law
Banking Practices
Taxation
Basics of Economics

Part D

Descriptive Questions:

Essay
Precis
Letter Writing
Comprehension

Purchase & Stores Officer Syllabus

Part A

General Studies
Quantitative Aptitude
Logical Reasoning

Part B

English Grammar

Part C

Professional subjects include:

Materials Management
Import & Export Policy
Import Procedures
Central & State Duties and Taxes
Inventory Management
Contract Act
Sale of Goods Act
E-Procurement
Capital Budgeting
Relevant Mercantile Acts

Part D

Essay Writing
Precis Writing
Letter Writing
Comprehension

The written examination carries objective and descriptive sections with negative marking in the objective portion.

Important Official Links

Description	Link
Official Website	https://www.prl.res.in
Online Application	https://www.prl.res.in/prl-eng/job_vacancies
Recruitment Page	https://www.prl.res.in/prl-eng/job_vacancies
Official Notification PDF	https://www.prl.res.in/~notices/websitedocs/2026/07/23/PRL-Bilingual.Advt.Officers-2026-23-07-2026-16-48-05.pdf
Email for Queries	recruit@prl.res.in

Important Instructions

Candidates should keep the following points in mind before applying:

Apply for only one post.
Applications are accepted only online.
Ensure all eligibility conditions are fulfilled before submitting the application.
Use a valid email ID throughout the recruitment process.
Preserve the registration number for future correspondence.
Government/PSU employees must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the interview stage.
Original documents will be verified during the interview.
False information or suppression of facts will result in cancellation of candidature.
Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply.
Women candidates are encouraged to apply as part of the Government’s effort to maintain gender balance in the workforce.

Importance of the Role

The Physical Research Laboratory is India’s premier space science research institute under the Department of Space. Officers recruited through this notification will play a vital role in supporting world-class scientific research by managing administration, finance, procurement and institutional governance.

Working at PRL provides an opportunity to contribute indirectly to prestigious Indian space missions while building a long-term career in a highly respected Government scientific organization.

Who Should Apply?

This recruitment is ideal for candidates who:

Have experience in Administration, Finance or Purchase & Stores.
Want a Central Government officer-level career.
Prefer a stable long-term organization.
Are interested in serving a leading scientific research institution.
Possess supervisory experience in Government, PSU, Autonomous Bodies or reputed organizations.
Meet the educational qualifications prescribed in the notification.

Preparation Guide

Candidates preparing for PRL Officer Recruitment 2026 should focus on:

General Preparation

Quantitative Aptitude
Logical Reasoning
Current Affairs
General Studies
English Grammar

Subject Preparation

Administrative Officer candidates should revise:

Labour Laws
RTI Act
HRM
Organizational Behaviour

Accounts Officer candidates should revise:

Accounting Standards
Auditing
Taxation
Cost Accounting
Banking

Purchase & Stores Officer candidates should revise:

Materials Management
Procurement
Inventory
Import-Export Procedures
Contract Laws

Also practise:

Essay Writing
Precis Writing
Official Letter Writing
Reading Comprehension

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the last date to apply for PRL Officer Recruitment 2026?

The last date for online application submission is 24 August 2026.

How many vacancies are available?

A total of 5 vacancies have been announced.

Which posts are available?

Administrative Officer
Accounts Officer
Purchase & Stores Officer

What is the salary?

Selected candidates will receive pay in Level-10 (₹56,100–₹1,77,500) under the 7th CPC.

Is there negative marking?

Yes.

Every incorrect objective answer carries 1 negative mark, while every correct answer carries 3 marks.

Where will the written examination be conducted?

The written examination is planned to be conducted at Ahmedabad, subject to PRL’s discretion to modify the venue.

Can I apply for more than one post?

No.

Each candidate can apply for only one post.

Is experience compulsory?

Yes.

Relevant post-qualification experience is an essential eligibility requirement for all advertised posts.

Will the application fee be refunded?

Yes.

Candidates appearing in the written test are eligible for fee refunds as per the category-wise policy mentioned in the notification.

Final Thoughts

PRL Officer Recruitment 2026 offers an excellent opportunity for experienced professionals seeking officer-level careers in one of India’s most prestigious scientific institutions under the Department of Space. With attractive Level-10 pay, comprehensive Government benefits, and the chance to support nationally significant space research programmes, this recruitment is expected to attract strong competition.

Eligible candidates are advised to apply well before the closing date, carefully verify their eligibility, and prepare thoroughly for both the written examination and interview.

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