PRL Admin, Accounts, Purchase Officer Recruitment 2026

Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), an autonomous unit under the Department of Space, is hiring 5 Officers across three posts — Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer and Purchase & Stores Officer — at its Ahmedabad campus. If you have an MBA or a relevant postgraduate qualification with supervisory experience, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 24 August 2026. All three posts carry Level-10 pay (Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 per month) of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.

Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) Officer Recruitment 2026 - 5 Posts

Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), a premier research institute in Ahmedabad under the Department of Space, Government of India, carries out research in space science, astronomy, astrophysics, atomic and molecular physics, geoscience and planetary science — and has contributed to missions like Chandrayaan and Aditya-L1. Through Advertisement No. 01/2026 dated 25 July 2026, PRL is recruiting Administrative Officer (1 post), Accounts Officer (2 posts) and Purchase & Stores Officer (2 posts). You can apply for only ONE of these three posts, and your MBA specialisation and experience must match the post you choose. This is a strong opportunity for management graduates who want to build a career in a top-tier government scientific institute.

Vacancy Details

Who Can Apply?

For Administrative Officer (Level 10 - Rs. 56,100-1,77,500/month):

• MBA in HR with 1 year of experience in a supervisory role, OR
• PG Diploma equivalent to MBA (HR) with 1 year of supervisory experience, OR
• Postgraduate degree with 3 years' experience (at least 1 year supervisory), OR
• Graduate degree with 5 years' experience (at least 2 years supervisory)

For Accounts Officer (Level 10 - Rs. 56,100-1,77,500/month):

• MBA in Finance/Banking/Public Systems Management with 1 year of supervisory experience, OR
• ACA/FCA or AICWA/FICWA with 1 year of supervisory experience, OR
• M.Com with 3 years' relevant experience (at least 1 year supervisory)

For Purchase & Stores Officer (Level 10 - Rs. 56,100-1,77,500/month):

• MBA in Marketing or Materials Management with 1 year of supervisory experience, OR
• Equivalent postgraduate qualification with relevant experience in purchase and stores

Note: Your work experience must be in the relevant field (Administration / Accounts & Finance / Purchase & Stores) gained after your qualifying degree, in a Government office, PSU or reputed commercial organisation. Supervisory experience should be at least at Level 6 (Rs. 35,400-1,12,400) of the Pay Matrix or equivalent.

Age Limit

• You should be up to 35 years old as on 24 August 2026.
• Age Relaxation: OBC candidates can apply up to 38 years, and SC candidates up to 40 years, wherever posts are reserved for them.
• PwBD: Additional age relaxation applies for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (minimum 40% disability) as per Government of India rules.

Salary

• All three posts carry a salary of Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 per month under Level-10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix.
• You will also get DA, HRA and other allowances as per Central Government rules.

Application Fee

• All Posts: Rs. 250 net application fee.
• You initially pay Rs. 750 while registering online.
• UR / EWS / OBC candidates get Rs. 500 refunded if they appear for the written test.
• Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-servicemen candidates get the full Rs. 750 refunded if they appear for the written test.
• If you do not appear for the written test, your fee will not be refunded.
• Payment mode: Online via Internet Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI.

Selection Process

PRL will select candidates in 2 stages:

1. Written Test (Objective + Descriptive): Conducted only in Ahmedabad, for 2 hours 30 minutes. You need at least 40% marks in each part of the objective test, 50% aggregate in the objective test, and 50% marks in the descriptive test to qualify.
2. Personal Interview: Candidates are shortlisted for interview in a 1:5 ratio (minimum 10 per category), based on written test performance.

The Written Test carries 60% weightage and the Interview carries 40% weightage in the final result. You need at least 50% marks in each stage and an aggregate of 60% to be considered for final selection.

How to Apply

1. Go to the PRL careers page at www.prl.res.in/prl-eng/job_vacancies.
2. Register online and fill in your application form.
3. Apply for only ONE post — Administrative Officer OR Accounts Officer OR Purchase & Stores Officer.
4. Enter a valid personal email ID — all further communication will happen only through email and the website.
5. Pay the application fee online using Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI.
6. Submit your form before the last date and save your Registration Number for future reference.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 25 July 2026
• Online Application Start: 25 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 24 August 2026
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 24 August 2026
• Written Test Venue: Ahmedabad (only)

• Handle day-to-day administrative and personnel matters, office management, correspondence and HR support (Administrative Officer)
• Manage accounts, budgets, financial statements and audit compliance (Accounts Officer)
• Handle purchase, tendering, inventory and stores management (Purchase & Stores Officer)
• Prepare and maintain official records, files and reports as per government norms
• Coordinate with scientific and technical departments for administrative and logistical support
• Ensure compliance with government financial rules, procurement guidelines and service regulations
• Supervise support staff and monitor daily office operations
• Assist in policy implementation and drafting official communication