Overview
Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Navrangpura, Ahmedabad - 380009 has published an official recruitment notification for the position of Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer and Purchase & Stores Officer (Advertisement No. 01/2026 dated 25.07.2026) for a total of 5 vacancies. The last date to submit applications is 24.08.2026. Job location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Particulars Details Organisation Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Navrangpura, Ahmedabad - 380009 No. 01/2026 dated 25.07.2026 Posts Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer, Purchase & Stores Officer Total Vacancies 5 Pay Level Level 10 (₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500), 7th CPC Pay Matrix Mode of Selection Written Test + Interview Mode of Application Online only Official Website prl.res.in/prl-eng/job_vacancies Important Dates: Event Date 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 The date of the written test and issue of call letters/hall tickets will be notified separately on the PRL website. This information is not available in the current notification.
Quick Reference
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Navrangpura, Ahmedabad - 380009 |
| Post Name | Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer and Purchase & Stores Officer |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026 dated 25.07.2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 5 |
| Application Mode | online |
| Application Start Date | 25.07.2026 |
| Application Last Date | 24.08.2026 |
| Age Limit | The upper age limit is 35 years as on 24.08.2026. | Age relaxation is applicable as follows: OBC candidates: up to 38 years (wherever posts are reserved) SC candidates: up to 40 years (wherever posts are reserved) Serving government employees, Ex-Servicemen, and Persons with Disabilities are eligibl |
| Application Fee | Women/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen) - must uniformly pay ₹750 as application fee | UR/EWS/OBC candidates will get a refund of ₹500 if they attend the written test |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Level 10 (₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500), 7th CPC Pay Matrix |
| Selection Process | Written Test + Interview |
| Job Location | Ahmedabad, Gujarat |
| Freshness Reference Date | 2026-08-16 |
Vacancy Details
UR | UR: 1 | SC | SC: 1
| Category | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| SC | 1 |
| OBC | 1 |
| EWS | 1 |
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
Post | Qualification & Experience | Administrative Officer | MBA (in 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 must be in Administration. | Accounts Officer | ACA/FCA or AICWA/FICWA or MBA (in 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 must be in Finance and Accounts/Cost Accounting. | Purchase & Stores Officer | MBA (in Marketing or Materials Management) with 1 year supervisory experience, OR Graduate + PG Diploma in Materials Management (or related subject) with 3 years' experience (1 year...
Post Qualification & Experience Administrative Officer MBA (in 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 must be in Administration. Accounts Officer ACA/FCA or AICWA/FICWA or MBA (in 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 must be in Finance and Accounts/Cost Accounting. Purchase & Stores Officer MBA (in Marketing or Materials Management) with 1 year supervisory experience, OR Graduate + PG Diploma in Materials Management (or related subject) 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 must be in Purchase & Stores. Key eligibility notes: Graduation/Post-Graduation (other than MBA/ACA/FCA/FICWA/AICWA/PG Diploma in Materials Management) must be First Class with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA of 6.3 on a 10-point scale. Only candidates with MBA in the specific stream mentioned for each post (HR for Administrative Officer, Finance/Banking Public Systems Management for Accounts Officer, Marketing/Materials Management for Purchase & Stores Officer) are eligible to apply. Experience must be obtained only after acquiring the essential educational...
Age Limit & Relaxations
The upper age limit is 35 years as on 24.08.2026. | Age relaxation is applicable as follows: OBC candidates: up to 38 years (wherever posts are reserved) SC candidates: up to 40 years (wherever posts are reserved) Serving government employees, Ex-Servicemen, and Persons with Disabilities are eligible for age relaxation as per Government of India orders.
The upper age limit is 35 years as on 24.08.2026. Age relaxation is applicable as follows: OBC candidates: up to 38 years (wherever posts are reserved) SC candidates: up to 40 years (wherever posts are reserved) Serving government employees, Ex-Servicemen, and Persons with Disabilities are eligible for age relaxation as per Government of India orders.
Age relaxation is provided to candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen categories in accordance with official government guidelines.
Application Fee
Women/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen) - must uniformly pay ₹750 as application fee | UR/EWS/OBC candidates will get a refund of ₹500 if they attend the written test
The application fee is ₹250 for all posts. Initially, all applicants - including those from fee-exempt categories (Women/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen) - must uniformly pay ₹750 as application fee. Candidates from fee-exemption categories (Women/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen) will get a full refund of the application fee if they attend the written test. UR/EWS/OBC candidates will get a refund of ₹500 if they attend the written test. The application fee will not be refunded to candidates who fail to attend the written test. Correct bank account details with IFSC code must be furnished while filling the online application in order to receive the refund. All fee-exempted categories except women must upload the relevant certificate (SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen) to get the refund. Payment can be made online via Internet Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI, either immediately after submission or any day before 24.08.2026.
Salary & Pay Scale
Level 10 (₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500), 7th CPC Pay Matrix
Selected candidates will be appointed as Officers in Level 10 (₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500) of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with a minimum basic pay of ₹56,100 per month. In addition, the following are payable/admissible as per extant rules: Dearness Allowance (DA) House Rent Allowance (HRA) Transport Allowance National Pension System (NPS) coverage Contributory Health Service Scheme for self and dependent family members Canteen facility Limited quarters facility (in lieu of HRA) Departmental transport facility (in lieu of transport allowance) Leave Travel Concession (LTC) Group Insurance
Selection Process
Written Test + Interview
Selection is through a Written Test followed by an Interview. The written test will be conducted only at Ahmedabad (PRL reserves the right to change the venue). To qualify the written test, candidates must secure at least 40% marks in each part of the objective-type test and a minimum aggregate of 50% in the objective test, plus a minimum of 50% marks in the descriptive-type test. Part D (descriptive) will be evaluated manually only for candidates who have qualified in the other three parts. Based on written test performance, candidates will be shortlisted for interview in a ratio of 1:5 (minimum 10 candidates) against the category-wise number of vacancies. Qualifying the written test alone does not guarantee an interview call. Weightage: Written test - 60%, Interview - 40%. Final empanelment: candidates must secure a minimum of 50% marks each in the written test and interview, with an overall aggregate of at least 60%, considered in order of merit. The written test is of 2 hours 30 minutes duration. PwBD candidates eligible for a scribe/reader get 20 minutes of compensatory time per hour of examination. PwBD candidates must arrange their own scribe/reader (qualification one step below the minimum required for the post) and submit the required declarations (Appendix II and Appendix III) at least 7 days before the exam date. PRL does not provide a scribe/reader.
Important Dates
Opening date for online registration: 25.07.2026 | Closing date for online registration: 24.08.2026
- Online Application Start Date: 25.07.2026
- Application Last Date: 24.08.2026
How to Apply
Visit the official PRL website: https://www.prl.res.in/prl-eng/job_vacancies Register online between 25.07.2026 and 24.08.2026, selecting only one post (Administrative Officer OR Accounts Officer OR Purchase & Stores Officer). Fill in a valid email ID; all future correspondence regarding the written test, interview, etc. will be through email and the website only. Upload the required scanned documents, photograph, and signature as per the specified guidelines. Pay the application fee of ₹750 (uniform for all categories) online using Internet Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI, either immediately or any day before 24.08.2026. After registration, note down and safely preserve the Registration Number provided for future reference. Check all details carefully before final submission; avoid submitting multiple applications for the same post.
Links Supplied in the Excel Row
| Label | URL | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ever wondered what lightning looks like on Venus? | https://www.prl.res.in/~notices/websitedocs/2026/06/05/Patent_Brief_PR... (PDF) | Supplied in important_links; no verification status provided in the Excel row. |
| Short Course on Solar Physics & Planetary Science (November 16-30, 2026) | https://www.prl.res.in/~notices/websitedocs/2026/07/20/Brochure-Solar-... (PDF) | Supplied in important_links; no verification status provided in the Excel row. |
| Download PRL Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF | https://www.prl.res.in/~notices/websitedocs/2026/07/23/PRL-Bilingual.A... (PDF) | Verified (exact match with official_notification_link) |
| PRL Recruitment 2026 | https://www.prl.res.in/OPAR | Supplied in important_links; no verification status provided in the Excel row. |
| https://mail.prl.res.in/ | Supplied in important_links; no verification status provided in the Excel row. | |
| Calendar | https://www.prl.res.in/prl-eng/calendar | Supplied in important_links; no verification status provided in the Excel row. |
| Contact | https://www.prl.res.in/prl-eng/contact | Supplied in important_links; no verification status provided in the Excel row. |
Sources and Verification
| Field | Exact Value from Excel Row |
|---|---|
| category | job |
| freshness_reference_date | 2026-08-16 |
These values are reproduced exactly from the supplied Excel row and may require verification.
Last verified: 2026-08-16
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer and Purchase & Stores Officer?
The last date for submitting applications for Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer and Purchase & Stores Officer is 24.08.2026. Candidates should submit their applications prior to the deadline to avoid technical issues.
How many vacancies are announced for Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer and Purchase & Stores Officer?
A total of 5 vacancies have been notified for Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer and Purchase & Stores Officer by Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Navrangpura, Ahmedabad - 380009. Detailed category-wise distribution is available in the official notification.
What is the educational qualification required for Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer and Purchase & Stores Officer?
The required educational qualification is: Post | Qualification & Experience | Administrative Officer | MBA (in 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 must be in Administration. | Accounts Officer | ACA/FCA . Candidates should verify their specific degree/diploma requirements in the official notification.
What is the age limit for Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer and Purchase & Stores Officer?
The age limit criteria is: The upper age limit is 35 years as on 24.08.2026. | Age relaxation is applicable as follows: OBC candidates: up to 38 years (wherever posts are reserved) SC candidates: up to 40 years (wherever posts are reserved) Serving government employees, Ex-Ser. Age relaxations are provided for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen categories as per government rules.
What is the salary scale for Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer and Purchase & Stores Officer?
Selected candidates will receive salary as per: Level 10 (₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500), 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Additional allowances such as DA, HRA, and medical benefits apply as per institutional norms.
What is the selection process for Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer and Purchase & Stores Officer?
The selection procedure involves: Written Test + Interview. Candidates must clear all applicable evaluation rounds for appointment.
What is the application fee for Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer and Purchase & Stores Officer?
The application fee structure is: Women/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen) - must uniformly pay ₹750 as application fee | UR/EWS/OBC candidates will get a refund of ₹500 if they attend the written test.
How can candidates apply for Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer and Purchase & Stores Officer?
Applications must be submitted online through the official portal as specified in the recruitment instructions.