Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) – Various Positions – Job – 24-08-2026 – 5 posts

Job Details

Number of Vacancies5
Last Date24-08-2026
Begin Date25-07-2026
Advertisement Number01/2026 dated 25.07.2026
Pay ScaleLevel 10 (₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500), 7th CPC Pay Matrix
SalaryMinimum basic pay ₹56,100 per month (Level 10). In addition Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) or limited quarters facility, Transport Allowance or departmental transport, National Pension System (NPS) coverage, Contributory Health Service Scheme, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), Group Insurance, canteen facility as per rules.
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Maximum Age40
Form TypeOnline
AgencyPRL
Other Dates
  • 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
  • Advertisement date: 25-07-2026
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Age LimitMax 40
EducationBachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Commerce (M.Com)
StateAll India
AgencyPhysical Research Laboratory (PRL)
DepartmentAdministration, Banking, Management
Job TypeJob
PositionAccounts Officer, Administrative Officer, Purchase & Stores Officer
Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Ahmedabad has released Advertisement No. 01/2026 for recruitment of 5 posts (Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer, Purchase & Stores Officer). Online registration is open from 25-07-2026 to 24-08-2026 via PRL website/OPAR. Selection is by a written test (objective + descriptive) followed by interview; written test weightage is 60% and interview 40%. Posts are at Level 10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) with minimum basic pay ₹56,100. Application requires specified qualifications and supervisory experience; initial payment of ₹750 is required with refunds as per rules.

Vacancy Details

  • Administrative Officer: 1 vacancies
    Qualification: MBA (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 in Administration.
    • UR: 1
  • Accounts Officer: 2 vacancies
    Qualification: ACA/FCA or AICWA/FICWA or MBA (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 in Finance & Accounts/Cost Accounting.
    • EWS: 1
    • OBC: 1
  • Purchase & Stores Officer: 2 vacancies
    Qualification: MBA (Marketing or Materials Management) with 1 year supervisory experience OR Graduate + PG Diploma in Materials Management 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 in Purchase & Stores.
    • UR: 1
    • SC: 1

Qualification Requirements

Post-specific: Administrative Officer – MBA (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 in Administration. Accounts Officer – ACA/FCA or AICWA/FICWA or MBA (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 in Finance & Accounts/Cost Accounting. Purchase & Stores Officer – MBA (Marketing or Materials Management) with 1 year supervisory experience OR Graduate + PG Diploma in Materials Management 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 in Purchase & Stores. Graduation/Post-Graduation (other than specified) must be First Class (min 60% or CGPA 6.3/10). Supervisory experience must be at least Level 6 (₹35,400-₹1,12,400) or equivalent and acquired after essential qualification.

Age Limits

  • Maximum Age: 40 years

Application Fees

  • Application fee (net for all posts): ₹250
  • Initial payment required from all applicants at time of application: ₹750
  • Refund to UR/EWS/OBC if candidate attends written test: ₹500
  • Full refund to Women/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen if candidate attends written test: ₹750

Selection Process

  • Written Test: Objective test (Parts A, B, C) and descriptive test (Part D). Minimum 40% in each objective part and 50% aggregate in objective parts; descriptive requires minimum 50%.
  • Evaluation of Descriptive: Part D (descriptive) is evaluated only for candidates who qualify the objective parts; descriptive has 2 questions of 10 marks each.
  • Shortlisting for Interview: Candidates shortlisted for interview based on written test in a ratio of 1:5 (minimum 10 candidates) against category-wise vacancies.
  • Interview: Interview carries 40% weightage in final score.
  • Final Empanelment: Written test weightage 60% and Interview 40%; candidates must secure minimum 50% in each of written test and interview and at least 60% overall to be empanelled.

How to Apply

  1. Visit the official PRL job vacancies page: https://www.prl.res.in/prl-eng/job_vacancies
  2. Register online between 25.07.2026 and 24.08.2026, selecting only one post.
  3. Provide a valid email ID for all future correspondence.
  4. Upload scanned final/provisional certificates, mark sheets, caste/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen certificates if applicable, passport-size photograph, and signature as per specifications.
  5. Pay the application fee by Internet Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI (initial payment ₹750) either immediately after submission or any day before 24.08.2026.
  6. Note down and safely preserve the Registration Number after successful registration.
  7. Check all details before final submission and do not submit multiple applications for the same post.

Important Dates

  • Opening date for online registration:
  • Closing date for online registration:
  • Last date for payment of application fee:
  • Advertisement date:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the eligibility/qualification criteria for these posts?

Eligibility varies by post: Administrative Officer requires MBA (HR) with 1 year supervisory experience or specified graduate/post-graduate experience; Accounts Officer requires ACA/FCA/AICWA/FICWA or MBA (Finance) or M.Com or B.Com/BBA/BBM with relevant experience; Purchase & Stores Officer requires MBA (Marketing/Materials Management) or relevant graduate/post-graduate with specified experience. Supervisory experience must be in the relevant field and obtained after the essential qualification.

How do I apply for PRL Recruitment 2026?

Apply online via the PRL job vacancies page (https://www.prl.res.in/prl-eng/job_vacancies) or OPAR link between 25-07-2026 and 24-08-2026. Register selecting only one post, upload required documents, and pay the application fee online as instructed.

What is the last date to apply?

The online registration and last date for payment of application fee is 24-08-2026. Online registration opened on 25-07-2026.

What is the selection process for these posts?

Selection is through a written test followed by an interview. The written test carries 60% weight and the interview 40%; candidates must secure at least 50% in each and 60% overall to be empanelled.

What is the salary/pay scale for selected candidates?

Selected candidates will be appointed at Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) with a minimum basic pay of ₹56,100 per month and applicable allowances such as DA, HRA, transport allowance, NPS coverage, and others as per rules.

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