PRL Multi-Post Officer Recruitment 2026

Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) is hiring 5 Officers across Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer, and Purchase & Stores Officer posts at its Ahmedabad campus in Gujarat. If you have an MBA or an equivalent professional qualification like CA/ICWA along with relevant supervisory experience, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 24 August 2026. Salary starts from Rs. 56,100 per month and goes up to Rs. 1,77,500 under Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.

Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer and Purchase & Stores Officer Recruitment 2026 - 5 Posts

Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) is an Autonomous Unit under the Department of Space, Government of India, based in Navrangpura, Ahmedabad. The institute carries out advanced research in space science, astronomy, astrophysics, atomic and molecular physics, geoscience, and planetary science, and has contributed to missions like Chandrayaan-1, Chandrayaan-3, Mars Orbiter Mission, and Aditya-L1. While PRL's scientists run these missions, the institute also needs strong support staff in administration, accounts, and purchase & stores to keep its labs and projects running smoothly, which is why it has released Advertisement No. 01/2026 for these 5 Officer-level posts. All three posts carry the same Level 10 pay scale, making this a solid opportunity for management graduates and finance professionals looking for a stable government research institute job. You can apply for only one of the three posts.

Vacancy Details

Who Can Apply?

Administrative Officer:

• Qualification: You need an MBA (HR) or a 2-year full-time PG Diploma in Management with an HR elective from a recognized university, plus at least 1 year of supervisory experience. A Postgraduate degree with 3 years' experience (including 1 year supervisory) is also accepted.

Accounts Officer:

• Qualification: You need an MBA in Finance/Banking/Public Systems Management, or you should be an ACA/FCA or AICWA/FICWA, plus at least 1 year of supervisory experience. An M.Com with 3 years' relevant experience is also accepted.

Purchase & Stores Officer:

• Qualification: You need an MBA in Marketing or Materials Management plus at least 1 year of supervisory experience, or an equivalent postgraduate qualification with relevant experience.

• Important note on MBA specialization: Your MBA specialization must match the post you apply for — HR for Administrative Officer, Finance/Banking/Public Systems Management for Accounts Officer, and Marketing/Materials Management for Purchase & Stores Officer. Candidates with an MBA in any other specialization are not eligible to apply for these posts.
• Experience: Your experience must be in Administration, Accounts & Finance, or Purchase & Stores work, gained after your qualification, in a government office, PSU, autonomous body, or reputed commercial organization.
• Supervisory Level: If you're coming from a Central/State Government or Autonomous Body, your supervisory experience should be at least Level 6 (Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400). If you're from a PSU, it should be at least E1 Grade (IDA Scale). If you're from a private company, your basic pay should be at least Rs. 35,400.
• You should also have good communication skills, leadership qualities, and familiarity with computers.
• PwBD: If you want to claim age relaxation, you must submit a Disability Certificate (showing the percentage of disability) issued by a Medical Board at the time of interview. Only candidates with at least 40% disability are eligible for this relaxation.

Age Limit

• You should be under 35 years as on 24 August 2026.
• Age Relaxation: OBC candidates can apply up to 38 years and SC candidates up to 40 years, wherever the post is reserved for that category.
• Serving government employees, Ex-Servicemen, and Persons with Disabilities get age relaxation as per Government of India rules.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a salary of Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 per month under Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
• You will also get DA, HRA, and other allowances as per Government of India rules.

Selection Process

Each post has a different selection method:

1. Administrative Officer: Written Test.
2. Accounts Officer: Interview.
3. Purchase & Stores Officer: Interview.

How to Apply

1. Go to the PRL careers page at prl.res.in/prl-eng/job_vacancies.
2. Register online between 25 July 2026 and 24 August 2026.
3. Fill in the online application form for only one post (Administrative Officer OR Accounts Officer OR Purchase & Stores Officer). You cannot apply for more than one.
4. Provide a valid email ID. All future communication about the written test and interview will be sent only by email and posted on the website, so double-check it before submitting.
5. Submit the form and note down your Registration Number for future reference.

Candidates registered under the National Career Services (NCS) portal and meeting the eligibility conditions may also apply following the same procedure. If you are currently working in a Central/State Government office, PSU, or Autonomous Body, you must apply with the knowledge of your employer and submit a No Objection Certificate at the time of interview, or your candidature will be rejected.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 25 July 2026
• Online Application Start: 25 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 24 August 2026

• Handle day-to-day administrative, accounts, or purchase functions depending on your assigned post
• Prepare and process official correspondence, financial records, or procurement documents
• Coordinate with different departments within PRL for smooth functioning of institute operations
• Maintain records related to personnel, budgets, or store inventory as applicable to your role
• Support policy implementation and compliance with government financial and administrative rules
• Assist in budget preparation, audit processes, or vendor management as per your department
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management review