Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) Recruitment 2026 notification has been released by the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) on its official website for the recruitment of 5 Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer, and Purchase & Stores Officer posts under Advertisement No. 01/2026. This recruitment offers an excellent opportunity for experienced professionals looking for prestigious full-time government jobs.
Candidates who possess the prescribed educational qualifications and relevant supervisory experience as specified for each post are eligible to apply for these vacancies. The online application process for PRL Recruitment 2026 has started and will remain open until 24 August 2026.
Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply online through the direct links provided below in this article.
PRL Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Ahmedabad has officially released Advertisement No. 01/2026 dated 25.07.2026 for the recruitment of 5 Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer, and Purchase & Stores Officer posts. The notification provides complete details regarding post-wise vacancies, educational qualifications, age limit, pay level, application fee, selection process, written test pattern and syllabus, required documents, important instructions, and the online application procedure. Eligible candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before submitting their online application. The notification is available on the official PRL website.
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PRL Recruitment 2026 - Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Navrangpura, Ahmedabad - 380009 |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026 dated 25.07.2026 |
| Posts | Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer, Purchase & Stores Officer |
| Total Vacancies | 5 |
| Pay Level | Level 10 (₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500), 7th CPC Pay Matrix |
| Mode of Selection | Written Test + Interview |
| Mode of Application | Online only |
| Official Website | prl.res.in/prl-eng/job_vacancies |
PRL Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening date for online registration | 25.07.2026 |
| Closing date for online registration | 24.08.2026 |
| Last date for payment of application fee | 24.08.2026 |
The date of the written test and issue of call letters/hall tickets will be notified separately on the PRL website. This information is not available in the current notification.
PRL Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
A candidate can apply for only one post among the three listed below. The category-wise vacancy and reservation breakup is as follows:
| S. No. | Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Administrative Officer | 1 (UR-1) |
| 2 | Accounts Officer | 2 (EWS-1, OBC-1) |
| 3 | Purchase & Stores Officer | 2 (UR-1, SC-1) |
Note: UR = Unreserved, EWS = Economically Weaker Section, OBC (NCL) = Other Backward Class (Non-Creamy Layer), SC = Scheduled Caste. The number of vacancies is provisional and PRL reserves the right to modify vacancies at any stage before the date of examination.
PRL Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification and Experience
| Post | Qualification & Experience |
|---|---|
| Administrative Officer | MBA (in HR) with 1 year supervisory experience, OR Post Graduate with 3 years' experience (1 year supervisory), OR Graduate with 5 years' experience (2 years supervisory). Experience must be in 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 must be in Finance and Accounts/Cost Accounting. |
| Purchase & Stores Officer | MBA (in Marketing or Materials Management) with 1 year supervisory experience, OR Graduate + PG 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 must be in Purchase & Stores. |
Key eligibility notes:
- Graduation/Post-Graduation (other than MBA/ACA/FCA/FICWA/AICWA/PG Diploma in Materials Management) must be First Class with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA of 6.3 on a 10-point scale.
- Only candidates with MBA in the specific stream mentioned for each post (HR for Administrative Officer, Finance/Banking Public Systems Management for Accounts Officer, Marketing/Materials Management for Purchase & Stores Officer) are eligible to apply.
- Experience must be obtained only after acquiring the essential educational qualification, and must be in the relevant field (Administration / Accounts & Finance / Purchase & Stores) in a government office, public body, or a reputed commercial organisation.
- Wherever supervisory experience is required, it must be at least at Level 6 (₹35,400-₹1,12,400) of the Pay Matrix or equivalent (E1 grade in IDA scale for PSU employees, or basic pay of at least ₹35,400 for those in a reputed commercial organisation).
- Candidates should possess good communication skills, leadership qualities, and familiarity with computers.
PRL Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
The upper age limit is 35 years as on 24.08.2026. Age relaxation is applicable as follows:
- OBC candidates: up to 38 years (wherever posts are reserved)
- SC candidates: up to 40 years (wherever posts are reserved)
- Serving government employees, Ex-Servicemen, and Persons with Disabilities are eligible for age relaxation as per Government of India orders.
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
- Only persons suffering from not less than 40% of the relevant disability are eligible for age relaxation.
- Candidates availing age relaxation must submit a Disability Certificate in the prescribed format at the time of interview, issued by a Medical Board of at least three members (one being a specialist in the relevant field), duly constituted by the Central or State Government.
PRL Recruitment 2026 Salary and Allowances
Selected candidates will be appointed as Officers in Level 10 (₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500) of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with a minimum basic pay of ₹56,100 per month. In addition, the following are payable/admissible as per extant rules:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Transport Allowance
- National Pension System (NPS) coverage
- Contributory Health Service Scheme for self and dependent family members
- Canteen facility
- Limited quarters facility (in lieu of HRA)
- Departmental transport facility (in lieu of transport allowance)
- Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
- Group Insurance
PRL Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
- The application fee is ₹250 for all posts.
- Initially, all applicants - including those from fee-exempt categories (Women/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen) - must uniformly pay ₹750 as application fee.
- Candidates from fee-exemption categories (Women/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen) will get a full refund of the application fee if they attend the written test.
- UR/EWS/OBC candidates will get a refund of ₹500 if they attend the written test.
- The application fee will not be refunded to candidates who fail to attend the written test.
- Correct bank account details with IFSC code must be furnished while filling the online application in order to receive the refund.
- All fee-exempted categories except women must upload the relevant certificate (SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen) to get the refund.
- Payment can be made online via Internet Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI, either immediately after submission or any day before 24.08.2026.
PRL Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Selection is through a Written Test followed by an Interview.
- The written test will be conducted only at Ahmedabad (PRL reserves the right to change the venue).
- To qualify the written test, candidates must secure at least 40% marks in each part of the objective-type test and a minimum aggregate of 50% in the objective test, plus a minimum of 50% marks in the descriptive-type test.
- Part D (descriptive) will be evaluated manually only for candidates who have qualified in the other three parts.
- Based on written test performance, candidates will be shortlisted for interview in a ratio of 1:5 (minimum 10 candidates) against the category-wise number of vacancies. Qualifying the written test alone does not guarantee an interview call.
- Weightage: Written test - 60%, Interview - 40%.
- Final empanelment: candidates must secure a minimum of 50% marks each in the written test and interview, with an overall aggregate of at least 60%, considered in order of merit.
- The written test is of 2 hours 30 minutes duration. PwBD candidates eligible for a scribe/reader get 20 minutes of compensatory time per hour of examination.
- PwBD candidates must arrange their own scribe/reader (qualification one step below the minimum required for the post) and submit the required declarations (Appendix II and Appendix III) at least 7 days before the exam date. PRL does not provide a scribe/reader.
PRL Recruitment 2026 Written Test Syllabus (Appendix-IV)
| Part | Type | Coverage | Questions | Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | Objective (MCQ) | General Studies, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning | 36 | +3 for correct, -1 for wrong |
| Part B | Objective (MCQ) | English Grammar (Graduation level) | 32 | +3 for correct, -1 for wrong |
| Part C | Objective (MCQ) | Post-specific specialised subject (see below) | 36 | +3 for correct, -1 for wrong |
| Part D | Descriptive | Precis writing, Essay writing, Comprehension, Letter writing | 2 | 10 marks per question |
Part C specialised subjects by post:
- Administrative Officer: Constitution of India (including reservations in government service), Industrial Disputes Act, Workmen's Compensation Act, Contract Labour Regulation Act, Apprentices Act, Right to Information Act, Minimum Wages Act, and basic HR management principles (organisation behaviour, motivation, leadership, training and development).
- Accounts Officer: Principles of Auditing, Costing, Balance Sheet reading, Ratio analysis, Auditing, Management Accountancy, Mercantile Law, Banking Practices, Taxation, and Basics of Economics.
- Purchase & Stores Officer: Material Management, Import and Export Policy and Procedures, Duties and Taxes (Central and State), Inventory Management, Contract Act, Sale of Goods Act, E-procurement, Capital Budgeting and relevant Mercantile Acts.
PRL Recruitment 2026 Required Documents
Before starting the online application, candidates should keep the following ready:
- Valid email 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): no selfies, full face frontal view visible, plain/white background, not black-and-white, height and width should be equal
- Scanned signature (100 KB, JPEG/JPG) with an aspect ratio of 7:2
How to Apply for PRL Recruitment 2026?
- Visit the official PRL website: https://www.prl.res.in/prl-eng/job_vacancies
- Register online between 25.07.2026 and 24.08.2026, selecting only one post (Administrative Officer OR Accounts Officer OR Purchase & Stores Officer).
- Fill in a valid email ID; all future correspondence regarding the written test, interview, etc. will be through email and the website only.
- Upload the required scanned documents, photograph, and signature as per the specified guidelines.
- Pay the application fee of ₹750 (uniform for all categories) online using Internet Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI, either immediately or any day before 24.08.2026.
- After registration, note down and safely preserve the Registration Number provided for future reference.
- Check all details carefully before final submission; avoid submitting multiple applications for the same post.
PRL Recruitment 2026 - Important Instructions
- Candidates should ensure they fully meet the eligibility criteria before applying, to avoid disappointment later.
- Candidates employed under Central/State Government, PSUs, or Autonomous Bodies must apply only with the permission of their employer and must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of interview, failing which their candidature will be summarily rejected.
- Candidates attending the interview will be reimbursed second-class train fare (shortest route) from the city indicated in the application to the interview venue; change of city/address for this purpose is not entertained. No TA is paid for the written test.
- All original documents must be produced at the time of interview.
- If any information furnished online is found false, the candidate will not be interviewed and TA will not be paid.
- PRL reserves the right not to fill up all or any of the posts.
- Only Indian nationals can apply.
- Selected candidates are liable to be posted at, or transferred to, any Unit of PRL/Department of Space at any time.
- The posts are temporary but likely to continue.
- The answer key will be published on the PRL website within 3 working days of the written test date. Candidates have 5 days to raise objections via email only to [email protected].
- In case of any discrepancy between the English and Hindi versions of the advertisement, the English version will prevail.
- For clarifications, refer to the FAQs on the PRL website; if doubts persist, email [email protected].
Candidates with an MBA, M.Com, or Post Graduate degree in relevant streams can also explore more Government Officer Jobs and MBA Government Jobs across India. Those interested in research and scientific institutes can check the latest Department of Space and ISRO Recruitment updates. Applicants based in Gujarat can also browse more Gujarat Government Jobs, while those specifically looking near Ahmedabad can check Ahmedabad Government Jobs for upcoming vacancies. Candidates from a Finance, Accounts, or Materials Management background can also explore more Accounts Officer Jobs and Purchase and Stores Officer Jobs matching their qualification.
