PRL Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer and More Posts

Application Fee

Correct bank account details with IFSC code must be furnished while filling the online application for refund processing.

Selection Process

Salary

In addition to the basic pay of ₹56,100 per month, allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, and other benefits like NPS coverage, CHSS, Canteen facility, etc., are admissible as per extant rules.

Documents Required

• Recent Passport-sized Photograph
• Scanned Signature
• Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, etc.)
• Educational Qualification Certificates (Mark sheets and Degrees/Diplomas)
• Experience Certificates (clearly indicating supervisory experience and relevant field)
• Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS, if applicable)
• Disability Certificate (for PwBD candidates, in prescribed format)
• Any other relevant documents as specified in the official notification

How to Apply

1. Visit the official website of Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) at prl.res.in/OPAR/.
2. Locate and download the official recruitment notification (Advertisement No. 01/2026) and read it thoroughly.
3. Click on the "Apply Online" link for PRL Recruitment 2026.
4. Register yourself by providing the required details to create a login ID and password.
5. Log in using your credentials and fill out the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and experience details.
6. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and all necessary documents as per the specified format and size.
7. Pay the application fee online through the available payment gateway.
8. Review the filled application form carefully before final submission.
9. Submit the application form and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.

FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply for PRL Recruitment 2026?

Ans: The last date for online registration and payment of the application fee for PRL Recruitment 2026 is 24 August 2026.

Q2. How many vacancies are available in PRL Recruitment 2026?

Ans: There are a total of 5 vacancies for Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer, and Purchase & Stores Officer posts in PRL Recruitment 2026.

Q3. What is the application fee for PRL Officer posts?

Ans: All applicants must initially pay ₹750. A full refund of ₹750 is provided to Women/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen, and ₹500 to UR/EWS/OBC candidates, if they attend the written test.

Q4. What are the educational qualifications required for PRL Officer posts?

Ans: The required qualifications vary by post, including MBA (specific streams), M.Com, B.Com/BBA/BBM, ACA/FCA, AICWA/FICWA, or PG Diploma in Materials Management, along with relevant supervisory experience.

Q5. What is the age limit for PRL Recruitment 2026?

Ans: The upper age limit is 35 years as on 24.08.2026. Age relaxations are applicable for OBC (up to 38 years) and SC (up to 40 years) candidates, and as per Government of India orders for other categories.

Q6. What is the selection process for PRL Officer posts?

Ans: The selection process for PRL Officer posts consists of a Written Test followed by an Interview.

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