PRL Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 5 Administrative & Accounts Officer Posts

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 Physical Research Laboratory, commonly known as PRL, is a premier scientific and research institute functioning as an autonomous unit under the Department of Space, Government of India. Based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, PRL carries out basic and advanced research across space science, astronomy, astrophysics, atomic and molecular physics, geoscience, and planetary science. The institute has contributed to landmark missions such as Chandrayaan-1, the Mars Orbiter Mission, Chandrayaan-3, and Aditya-L1. To support its administrative operations, PRL has invited applications from capable, motivated professionals for three categories of Officer posts. Candidates meeting the prescribed norms may apply online during the specified window. 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 This recruitment drive covers three distinct officer-level roles, all placed in Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The Administrative Officer handles personnel and general administration functions, including service rules, reservation policy, and human resource management. The Accounts Officer manages finance, accounts, auditing, and taxation-related responsibilities. The Purchase & Stores Officer oversees procurement, inventory management, and stores operations, including e-procurement. Selected candidates will be appointed as full-fledged Officers and may be posted to any unit of PRL or the Department of Space, with the possibility of transfer as per organisational requirements. All three posts carry an identical pay scale, though daily responsibilities differ by department. 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚 For Administrative Officer, candidates need an MBA in Human Resources with 1 year of supervisory experience, OR a postgraduate degree with 3 years of experience (1 year supervisory), OR a graduate degree with 5 years of experience (2 years supervisory). Experience must be in the field of Administration. For Accounts Officer, candidates need ACA/FCA, AICWA/FICWA, or an MBA in Finance/Banking/Public Systems Management with 1 year of supervisory experience, OR M.Com with 3 years of experience (1 year supervisory), OR a B.Com/BBA/BBM degree with 5 years of experience (2 years supervisory). Experience must be in Finance and Accounts or Cost Accounting. For Purchase & Stores Officer, candidates need an MBA in Marketing or Materials Management with 1 year of supervisory experience, OR a graduate degree plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Materials Management (or a related field) with 3 years of experience (1 year supervisory), OR a postgraduate degree with 3 years of experience (1 year supervisory), OR a graduate degree with 5 years of experience (2 years supervisory). Experience must be in Purchase and Stores. All qualifying degrees (excluding MBA and professional accounting qualifications) must be First Class with a minimum of 60% marks or a CGPA of 6.3 on a 10-point scale. Experience must be gained after acquiring the required qualification, and should come from a government office, public body, or a reputed commercial organisation. The upper age limit is 35 years, relaxable to 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC candidates against reserved posts, with further relaxation for serving government employees, ex-servicemen, and persons with disabilities as per rules. 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 Interested and eligible candidates should visit the official PRL website at https://www.prl.res.in/prl-eng/job_vacancies and complete the online registration form between 25 July 2026 and 24 August 2026. A valid email ID and mobile number are mandatory, as all future communication regarding the written test and interview will be sent only through email and the website. Candidates should keep scanned copies of their date of birth proof, educational certificates and mark sheets, caste certificate (if applicable), PwBD certificate (if applicable), a recent passport-size colour photograph, and signature ready before starting the form. Only one application is allowed per candidate, and applying for more than one post will not be permitted.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 PRL is one of India's most respected scientific institutions, known for its contribution to major national space missions. An officer-level position here offers not just a stable government pay scale but also the opportunity to be part of the administrative backbone that supports frontline scientific research. These posts come with long-term career stability, a structured pay progression, and access to benefits available to central government-linked autonomous body employees, making them a valuable option for candidates seeking secure, meaningful government employment outside the science stream itself.