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Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer & Purchase & Stores Officer – Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Department of Space, Government of India Recruitment 2026
Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Department of Space, Government of India
Last date to apply
24 August 2026
30days left
PRL, an autonomous unit under the Department of Space, invites applications for 5 posts of Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer and Purchase & Stores Officer in Level 10 Pay Matrix. Candidates need MBA/PG/Graduate qualification with relevant experience. Apply online by 24-08-2026.
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Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer & Purchase & Stores Officer – Overview
| Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Department of Space, Government of India – Recruitment Overview | |
|---|---|
| Organization | Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Department of Space, Government of India |
| Post Name | Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer & Purchase & Stores Officer |
| Total Vacancies | 5 Posts |
| Qualification | MBA/Postgraduate/Graduate with relevant experience as specified per post (Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer, Purchase & Stores Officer) |
| Pay Scale | Level 10 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) |
| Job Location | Ahmedabad, Gujarat |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Last Date to Apply | 24 Aug 2026 (30 days left) |
| Official Website | — |
Vacancy Details
Category-wise Vacancy
2
General/UR
1
SC
1
OBC
1
EWS
| Post Name | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Officer | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Accounts Officer | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Purchase & Stores Officer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Eligibility | |
|---|---|
| Qualification | MBA/Postgraduate/Graduate with relevant experience as specified per post (Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer, Purchase & Stores Officer) |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 750 (Rs. 500 refunded on attending written test, net Rs. 250) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Ex-Servicemen | Rs. 750 (fully refunded on attending written test) |
Selection Process
| Stage | Process |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Written Test |
| Stage 2 | Interview |
Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer & Purchase & Stores Officer – Complete Details
Educational Qualification
- Administrative Officer: MBA (HR) + 1 year supervisory experience, OR Post Graduate + 3 years experience (1 year supervisory), OR Graduate + 5 years experience (2 years supervisory); experience in Administration
- Accounts Officer: ACA/FCA/AICWA/FICWA or MBA (Finance/Banking Public Systems Management) + 1 year supervisory experience, OR M.Com + 3 years experience (1 year supervisory), OR B.Com/BBA/BBM + 5 years experience (2 years supervisory); experience in Finance and Accounts/Cost Accounting
- Purchase & Stores Officer: MBA (Marketing/Materials Management) + 1 year supervisory experience, OR Graduate + PG Diploma in Materials Management + 3 years experience (1 year supervisory), OR Post Graduate + 3 years experience, OR Graduate + 5 years experience (2 years supervisory); experience in Purchase & Stores
- Graduation/Post Graduation (other than MBA/ACA/FCA/FICWA/AICWA/PG Diploma in Materials Management) must be First Class with minimum 60% marks or CGPA of 6.3 on a scale of 10
Salary
- Basic Pay: Minimum ₹56,100/- p.m. (Level 10, 7th CPC Pay Matrix: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500)
- Allowances: DA, HRA, Transport Allowance as per extant rules; NPS, Contributory Health Scheme, canteen facility, limited housing, LTC, Group Insurance also admissible
Age Limit
- Maximum age: 35 years as on 24.08.2026
- SC relaxation: up to 40 years (where posts reserved)
- OBC relaxation: up to 38 years (where posts reserved)
- PwBD relaxation: as per Govt of India orders
- Ex-servicemen relaxation: as per Govt of India orders
Vacancy Details
- Administrative Officer: 1 post (General-1)
- Accounts Officer: 2 posts (EWS-1, OBC-1)
- Purchase & Stores Officer: 2 posts (General-1, SC-1)
Application Fee
- All categories initially pay: Rs. 750 (refundable)
- General/OBC/EWS: Rs. 500 refunded upon attending written test (net fee Rs. 250)
- Women/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen: Full Rs. 750 refunded upon attending written test (fee-exempted)
- Payment mode: Online (Internet Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI)
Selection Process
- Written Test (Objective + Descriptive, Ahmedabad venue only)
- Interview (shortlisting ratio 1:5, minimum 10 candidates per category)
How To Apply
- Step 1: Visit PRL website https://www.prl.res.in/prl-eng/job_vacancies between 25.07.2026 and 24.08.2026
- Step 2: Register online and obtain Registration Number
- Step 3: Upload photograph, signature, and relevant certificates (caste, PwBD, discharge certificate as applicable)
- Step 4: Pay application fee online
- Step 5: Submit application; apply for only ONE post
Important Notes
- Candidate should apply for only one post (Administrative Officer OR Accounts Officer OR Purchase & Stores Officer)
- Written Test duration: 2 hours 30 minutes; PwBD candidates eligible for scribe get 20 minutes compensatory time per hour
- Minimum qualifying marks: 40% in each part of objective test, 50% aggregate in objective test, 50% in descriptive test
- Weightage: Written Test 60%, Interview 40%; minimum 50% each and 60% aggregate required for empanelment
- Posts are temporary but likely to continue; selected candidates liable to be posted/transferred to any PRL/Department of Space unit
- English version of the advertisement will prevail in case of discrepancy with Hindi version
Important Notes
Age Limit: 35 years as on 24.08.2026 (38 years for OBC, 40 years for SC, wherever posts are reserved)
Frequently Asked Questions
The last date to apply for Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer & Purchase & Stores Officer is 24 August 2026.
(30 days remaining)
A total of 5 posts are available in this recruitment by Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Department of Space, Government of India.
Required qualification: MBA/Postgraduate/Graduate with relevant experience as specified per post (Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer, Purchase & Stores Officer)
Apply online at the official portal: https://www.prl.res.in/prl-eng/job_vacancies
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