Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, an Autonomous Unit under the Department of Space, Government of India, has released Advertisement No. 01/2026 dated 25.07.2026 inviting online applications for 5 vacancies of Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer and Purchase & Stores Officer in Level-10 (Rs. 56,100-1,77,500) of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Online applications can be submitted at www.prl.res.in/prl-eng/job_vacancies from 25 July 2026 to 24 August 2026.

Updated: 26 July 2026, By NaukriPatra Editorial Team, Officially Verified against PRL Advertisement No. 01/2026 dated 25.07.2026

Quick Answer: As per the official advertisement, PRL Ahmedabad is recruiting 5 Officers in Level-10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix: 1 Administrative Officer, 2 Accounts Officer and 2 Purchase & Stores Officer posts. A candidate can apply for only one post. Candidates must be MBA/Post Graduate/Graduate with relevant supervisory experience in the respective field (Administration/Finance & Accounts/Purchase & Stores), and not exceeding 35 years of age as on 24 August 2026 (relaxable for OBC/SC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates). Selection is through a Written Test (60% weightage) at Ahmedabad only, followed by an Interview (40% weightage), and online applications close on 24 August 2026.

PRL Ahmedabad Officers Recruitment 2026 – Quick Highlights

• Organization: Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Ahmedabad – Autonomous Unit under Department of Space, Govt. of India
• Advertisement No.: 01/2026, dated 25.07.2026
• Post: Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer, Purchase & Stores Officer
• Vacancies: 5 (Administrative Officer: 1, Accounts Officer: 2, Purchase & Stores Officer: 2)
• Apply Mode: Online (one post per candidate only)
• Application Start Date: 25 July 2026
• Application Last Date: 24 August 2026
• Qualification: MBA/Post Graduate/Graduate with relevant supervisory experience (post-specific streams)
• Age Limit: 35 years as on 24 August 2026 (38 years OBC, 40 years SC, where reserved)

PRL Ahmedabad Officers Recruitment 2026 – Notification PDF and Official Website

• Official Notification PDF: Download Here
• Official Website: prl.res.in

PRL Ahmedabad Officers Recruitment 2026 Overview

As per the official advertisement, PRL has contributed to space science missions such as Chandrayaan-1, Mars Orbiter Mission, Chandrayaan-3 and Aditya-L1, and is looking for young, meritorious and motivated candidates for these Officer-level positions.

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PRL Ahmedabad Officers Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

As per the official advertisement, candidates registered under the National Career Services (NCS) portal and fulfilling the eligibility conditions may also apply following the stated procedure. Applications will be received online only, and a Registration Number will be provided upon registration, which should be carefully preserved for future reference.

PRL Ahmedabad Officers Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

As per the official advertisement, the number of vacancies indicated is provisional, and PRL reserves the right to modify the vacancies at any stage before the date of examination through due notification on its website. The posts are temporary in nature but likely to continue, and appointees are liable to be posted or transferred to any Unit of PRL/Department of Space at any time on a need basis.

PRL Ahmedabad Officers Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

• Administrative Officer: MBA (in HR) with 1 year experience in supervisory capacity, OR Post Graduate with 3 years’ experience (1 year supervisory), OR Graduate with 5 years’ experience (2 years supervisory). Experience should be in the area of Administration.
• Accounts Officer: ACA/FCA or AICWA/FICWA or MBA (in Finance/Banking Public Systems Management) with 1 year supervisory experience, OR M.Com with 3 years’ experience (1 year supervisory), OR B.Com/BBA/BBM with 5 years’ experience (2 years supervisory). Experience should be in Finance and Accounts/Cost Accounting.
• Purchase & Stores Officer: MBA (in Marketing or Materials Management) with 1 year supervisory experience, OR Graduate with Post Graduate Diploma in Materials Management (or related subject) with 3 years’ experience (1 year supervisory), OR Post Graduate with 3 years’ experience (1 year supervisory), OR Graduate with 5 years’ experience (2 years supervisory). Experience should be in Purchase & Stores.

As per the official advertisement, Graduation/Post Graduation (other than MBA/ACA/FCA/FICWA/AICWA/PG Diploma in Materials Management) should be in First Class with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA of 6.3 on a scale of 10. Candidates possessing an MBA degree other than the specialization mentioned for the respective post are not eligible to apply. Experience must be obtained after acquiring the essential educational qualification, and should be in a Government office, public body or a commercial organization of repute. Supervisory experience, wherever mentioned, should be at least at Level 6 (Rs. 35,400-1,12,400) or equivalent (E1 Grade in IDA scale for PSU, or minimum basic pay of Rs. 35,400 in a reputed commercial organization). Candidates should also possess good communication skills, leadership qualities and familiarity with computers.

PRL Ahmedabad Officers Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

As per the official advertisement, the age limit is 35 years as on 24 August 2026 (38 years for OBC candidates and 40 years for SC candidates, wherever posts are reserved). Serving Government employees, Ex-Servicemen and Persons with Disabilities are eligible for age relaxation as per Government of India orders. PwBD candidates wishing to avail age relaxation must submit a Disability Certificate in the prescribed format at the time of interview, clearly indicating the percentage of disability (minimum 40%), issued by a duly constituted Medical Board of at least 3 members.

PRL Ahmedabad Officers Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

As per the official advertisement, there is an Application Fee of Rs. 250 for all posts. Initially, all applicants, including those in fee-exempted categories (Women/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen), must uniformly pay Rs. 750. However:

• Candidates belonging to fee-exempted categories (Women/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen) will be refunded the full application fee if they attend the Written Test.
• UR/EWS/OBC candidates will be refunded Rs. 500 if they attend the Written Test.
• The application fee will not be refunded to candidates who do not attend the Written Test.

Fee can be paid online using Internet Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI, either immediately after submission or any day before 24 August 2026. Candidates must furnish correct bank account details with IFSC code to receive the refund, and all fee-exempted categories except Women must upload the relevant certificate (SC/ST/PwBD/ExS) to claim the refund.

PRL Ahmedabad Officers Recruitment 2026 Salary/Pay & Allowances

As per the official advertisement, selected candidates will be appointed as Officers in Level-10 (Rs. 56,100-1,77,500) of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with a minimum basic pay of Rs. 56,100 per month. In addition, Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) and Transport Allowance are payable as per extant rules. Selected candidates will be brought under the National Pension System, and will be eligible for a Contributory Health Service Scheme, canteen facility, limited quarters facility (in lieu of HRA), departmental transport facility (in lieu of transport allowance), Leave Travel Concession and Group Insurance, as admissible under extant rules.

PRL Ahmedabad Officers Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

1. Written Test (Objective + Descriptive)
2. Interview

As per the official advertisement, the Written Test will be conducted only at Ahmedabad, though PRL reserves the right to cancel/change the venue and re-allot candidates. Candidates must secure a minimum of 40% marks in each part of the Objective type test and a minimum aggregate of 50% marks, in addition to a minimum of 50% marks in the Descriptive type test, in order to qualify. Part D (Descriptive) will be manually revalued only for candidates who qualify in the other three parts. Based on Written Test performance, candidates will be shortlisted for Interview in the ratio of 1:5 category-wise, with a minimum of 10 candidates; qualifying in the Written Test alone does not entitle a candidate to be called for interview. Performance in the Written Test carries 60% weightage and Interview carries 40% weightage. Candidates securing a minimum of 50% marks each in Written Test and Interview, with an aggregate minimum of 60%, will be considered for empanelment in order of merit.

Exam Pattern – PRL Ahmedabad Officers Recruitment 2026 (Same Structure for All 3 Streams)

As per the official advertisement, the Written Test is of 2 hours 30 minutes duration. Part C covers stream-specific subjects: for Administrative Officer – Constitution of India (including reservations in Govt. service), Industrial Disputes Act, Workmen’s Compensation Act, Contract Labour Regulation Act, Apprentices Act, RTI Act, Minimum Wages Act, and basic HR management principles; for Accounts Officer – Principles of Auditing, Costing, Balance Sheet reading, Ratio Analysis, Management Accountancy, Mercantile Law, Banking Practices, Taxation and Basics of Economics; for Purchase & Stores Officer – Material Management, Import/Export Policy, Duties and Taxes, Inventory Management, Contract Act, Sale of Goods Act, E-procurement, and Capital Budgeting. PwBD candidates eligible for a Scribe/Reader get 20 minutes compensatory time per hour; PRL does not provide the Scribe/Reader, candidates must arrange their own.

PRL Ahmedabad Officers Recruitment 2026 Required Documents

• Valid e-mail ID and mobile number
• Documentary proof of Date of Birth (Matriculation/10th/SSLC Certificate)
• Scanned copy of Final/Provisional Certificate and Marksheet for Graduation/Post Graduation/MBA/PG Diploma/Conversion Certificate, as applicable
• Scanned copy of Caste Certificate, if applicable (100 KB, PDF format)
• Scanned copy of PwBD Certificate, if applicable (100 KB, PDF format)
• Scanned copy of Discharge Certificate for Ex-Servicemen, if applicable (100 KB, PDF format)
• Recent passport size colour photograph (100 KB, JPEG/JPG, not older than 3 months) and Signature (100 KB, JPEG/JPG)

PRL Ahmedabad Officers Recruitment 2026 How to Apply Online

1. Visit the PRL website www.prl.res.in/prl-eng/job_vacancies between 25 July 2026 and 24 August 2026.
2. Register online and note your Registration Number for future reference.
3. Fill in the online application form with personal, educational and experience details; apply for only ONE post (Administrative Officer OR Accounts Officer OR Purchase & Stores Officer).
4. Upload the required scanned documents, photograph and signature as per the prescribed specifications.
5. Pay the application fee of Rs. 750 online (inclusive of Rs. 250 non-refundable fee) using Internet Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI, providing correct bank account and IFSC details for refund purposes.
6. Submit the application before the last date of 24 August 2026.

As per the official advertisement, candidates who are employed under Central/State Government, Public Sector Undertakings or Autonomous Bodies should apply only with intimation to and permission of their employer, and must submit a No Objection Certificate at the time of Interview, failing which their candidature will be summarily rejected.

PRL Ahmedabad Officers Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions

• A candidate should apply for only one post; applications and all correspondence (written test, interview, etc.) will be made only through e-mail and the PRL website.
• Candidates should avoid submitting multiple applications for the same post.
• Candidates attending the Interview will be reimbursed to-and-fro second-class train fare by the shortest route from the city indicated in the application to the interview venue; no TA will be paid for attending the Written Test.
• Only Indian nationals may apply.
• Answer Keys will be published within 3 working days of the Written Test; objections (if any) must be raised only via e-mail to recruit@prl.res.in within 5 days, with due justification.
• PRL reserves the right not to fill up all or any of the posts.
• In case of any discrepancy between the English and Hindi versions of the advertisement, the English version will prevail.
• Submission of false information or suppression of material information will result in cancellation of candidature and further legal action.
• Candidates should ensure they fully meet the eligibility criteria before applying, since procedural or eligibility deviations will result in cancellation of candidature with no scope for representation.

PRL Ahmedabad Officers Recruitment 2026 Important Links

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PRL Ahmedabad Officers Recruitment 2026 FAQs

1. What is the last date to apply for PRL Ahmedabad Officers Recruitment 2026?

The online application closes on 24 August 2026.

2. How many total vacancies are there in this recruitment?

There are 5 vacancies in total: 1 Administrative Officer, 2 Accounts Officer and 2 Purchase & Stores Officer.

3. What is the application fee for this recruitment?

Rs. 250, though all candidates initially pay Rs. 750; fee-exempted categories get a full refund and UR/EWS/OBC get Rs. 500 refund if they attend the Written Test.

4. What is the age limit for these posts?

35 years as on 24 August 2026 (38 years for OBC, 40 years for SC, wherever posts are reserved).

5. Can a candidate apply for more than one post?

No, a candidate should apply for only one post – Administrative Officer OR Accounts Officer OR Purchase & Stores Officer.

6. What is the selection process for PRL Ahmedabad Officers Recruitment 2026?

A Written Test (60% weightage) followed by an Interview (40% weightage). Candidates must secure minimum qualifying marks in both stages and an aggregate of 60% to be considered for empanelment.

7. Where will the Written Test be conducted?

The Written Test will be conducted only at Ahmedabad, though PRL reserves the right to change the venue.

8. What is the pay scale for these Officer posts?

Level-10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (Rs. 56,100-1,77,500), with a minimum basic pay of Rs. 56,100 per month.

9. Is there negative marking in the Written Test?

Yes, 1 mark is deducted for each wrong answer in the Objective type test (Parts A, B and C), while 3 marks are awarded for each correct answer.

10. Is TA paid for attending the Written Test or Interview?

No TA is paid for the Written Test. Candidates attending the Interview are reimbursed to-and-fro second-class train fare by the shortest route.

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