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Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer and Purchase & Stores Officer in Physical Research Laboratory

Physical Research Laboratory
Posted:
Pay: Level 10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) of 7th CPC Pay Matrix
Category Central Govt
Job Type Regular

Eligibility Specifications

Advertisement / Notice No: 01/2026
Age Limits: Between 18 and 35 years (for general category).
Age Cut-off Date: Age calculated strictly on 24 August 2026.
Category Relaxations: OBC (+3 years), SC/ST (+5 years).
Note: Has non-standard/complex age relaxations. Please check the official PDF notification for details.
Allowed Qualifications: Graduate, Post Graduate, Diploma.
Specialized Requirements & Prerequisites:
  • 60% Marks or 6.3 CGPA in Graduation/Post Graduation
  • First Class Degree required
Document Specifications: Photo: Max 100 KB (100x100 px), Signature: Max 100 KB (70x20 px)
Helpline Contacts: Email: recruit@prl.res.in

Vacancy Breakdown

Total posts: 5 vacancies

For detailed post-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution, please refer to the official notification PDF.

Post-wise Vacancy Breakdown

Administrative Officer (13) 1 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement MBA (HR) or PG with 3 yrs exp or Graduate with 5 yrs exp
Age Limit 18 - 35 yrs
Salary Scale Level 10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500)
Category Vacancy Distribution
UR: 1
Accounts Officer (14) 2 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement CA/ICWA/MBA (Finance) or M.Com with 3 yrs exp or Graduate (B.Com/BBA/BBM) with 5 yrs exp
Age Limit 18 - 35 yrs
Salary Scale Level 10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500)
Category Vacancy Distribution
OBC: 1 EWS: 1
Purchase & Stores Officer (15) 2 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement MBA (Marketing/Materials) or PG Diploma in Materials Management or Graduate with 5 yrs exp
Age Limit 18 - 35 yrs
Salary Scale Level 10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500)

Key Timelines & Fees

Registration Start Date: 25 July 2026
Application Closing Date: 24 August 2026
Application Fee (All candidates (Initial Uniform Payment)): ₹750
Application Fee (Refund for UR/EWS/OBC candidates attending Written Test): ₹500
Application Fee (Refund for Women/SC/ST/PwBD/ExS candidates attending Written Test): ₹750

Selection & Exam Pattern

Selection Process: Written Test, Interview
Exam Mode: Written Test
Negative Marking: 1 mark deducted for every wrong answer

The test consists of 4 parts: Part A (General Studies, Quant, Reasoning - 36 MCQs), Part B (English Grammar - 32 MCQs), Part C (Special Area/Domain knowledge - 36 MCQs), and Part D (Descriptive Essay/Comprehension/Letter Writing - 2 Questions). Duration: 2.5 hours.

Please double check exam stages in the official PDF notification below.

Official Actions

How to Apply (Form Filling Guide)

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1. Visit the PRL official website at https://www.prl.res.in/prl-eng/job_vacancies.
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2. Register between 25.07.2026 and 24.08.2026 using a valid E-mail ID and Mobile Number.
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3. Fill in personal and educational details.
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4. Upload scanned copies of the photograph (max 100kb) and signature (max 100kb).
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5. Upload necessary certificates (Caste, PwBD, Discharge) if applicable in PDF format (max 100kb).
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6. Make the online payment of ₹750 using Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.
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7. Submit the application and preserve the Registration Number for future reference.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the application fee for UR/OBC candidates?
All candidates must initially pay ₹750. However, UR, OBC, and EWS candidates will receive a refund of ₹500 if they appear for the written test, making the effective fee ₹250.
Is there any negative marking in the written test?
Yes, for the objective MCQ section (Parts A, B, and C), 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
What is the maximum age limit for the General category?
The maximum age limit is 35 years as on 24th August 2026.