PRL Project Associate I Radio Astronomy Recruitment 2026

PRL Project Associate I Radio Astronomy Recruitment 2026: Overview

Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), a unit of the Department of Space, is recruiting a Project Associate-I at its Udaipur Solar Observatory in Rajasthan. The appointment supports ARUN-SSW, a solar and space-weather research project. Funding comes from the Anusandhan National Research Foundation under the Prime Minister’s Early Career Research Grant scheme.

The project aims to develop a solar radio heliograph operating in the 1-18 GHz range. It addresses the lack of a solar radio imaging facility in the Asian time zone and contributes to a new radio facility in India. For you, the research setting offers exposure to advanced instrumentation and work connected with understanding the Sun and space weather.

Service Conditions and Caveats

• Project tenure: The advertised appointment is for one year or until the project finishes, whichever comes first. The notice identifies July 2028 as the project’s completion point; it does not promise an appointment lasting until then.
• Temporary engagement: The position is tied to the project and ends with it. Keep the stated appointment period in mind when considering your availability to join.
• Travel arrangements: PRL will not pay travel or daily allowance for attending the interview. You will need to cover your own journey to the observatory.
• Institutional decision: USO/PRL makes the final decision on acceptance of applications under the advertised conditions. The notice states that its decision is binding on applicants.

Application Submission Notes

Report at the Main Gate, Udaipur Solar Observatory, Dewali, Bari Road, Udaipur. Reporting begins at 8:30 AM, and registration closes at 10:00 AM; the notice says late arrivals cannot participate. This reporting window applies to your visit to the observatory.

For questions about the notice, contact Dr. Anshu Kumari at anshu@prl.res.in or Mr. Abhishek at abhishekk@prl.res.in. These addresses are given for queries and clarifications; the prescribed application route is attendance at the observatory with the notice’s application form.