Physical Research Laboratory PRL has announced a new recruitment drive for 20 regular posts of Technical Assistant and Technician-B. This recruitment was announced on 04/10/2025. The job posting will be in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The application process starts on 04/10/2025 and the last date to apply is 31/10/2025. Eligible candidates from all over India can apply for these government jobs.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) |
| Post Name | Technical Assistant & Technician-B |
| Advt No. | 02/2025 |
| Vacancies | 20 |
| Salary | Level 3 & 7 (Rs. 21,700 - 1,42,400) |
| Job Location | Ahmedabad, Gujarat |
| Last Date to Apply | 31/10/2025 |
| Mode of Apply | Online |
| Category | PRL Recruitment 2025 |
Post Details
The age limit for these posts is 18-35 years as of 31/10/2025. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government rules.
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Technical Assistant (Civil) (Post Code: 01) |
OBC-01, ST-01 |
| Technical Assistant (Mechanical) (Post Code: 02) |
UR-01, ST-01 |
| Technical Assistant (Electrical) (Post Code: 03) |
UR-01, ST-01 |
| Technical Assistant (Computer Science/IT) (Post Code: 04) |
UR-01, OBC-01, SC-01 |
| Technical Assistant (Electronics) (Post Code: 05) |
EWS-01 |
| Technician-B (Fitter) (Post Code: 06) |
ST-01 |
| Technician-B (Turner) (Post Code: 07) |
UR-01, OBC-01 |
| Technician-B (Machinist) (Post Code: 08) |
ST-01 |
| Technician-B (Electronics Mechanic) (Post Code: 09) |
UR-01, OBC-01 |
| Technician-B (Electrician) (Post Code: 10) |
UR-01, EWS-01 |
| Technician-B (Plumber) (Post Code: 11) |
UR-01 |
| Technician-B (Refrigeration & Air Conditioning) (Post Code: 12) |
SC-01 |
The upper age limit is relaxed for reserved categories. It is 40 years for SC/ST candidates and 38 years for OBC candidates. PwBD candidates get an additional age relaxation of 10 years (13 for OBC, 15 for SC/ST).
Exam Fee
| Category | Initial Fee | Refundable Amount |
| UR/ EWS/ OBC (Technical Assistant) | Rs. 750 | Rs. 500 (After appearing in exam) |
| UR/ EWS/ OBC (Technician-B) | Rs. 500 | Rs. 400 (After appearing in exam) |
| SC/ ST/ PwBD/ ESM/ Women (All Posts) | Rs. 750 (TA) or Rs. 500 (Tech-B) | Full Fee (After appearing in exam) |
Essential Qualification
- Technical Assistant (All Disciplines):
- First Class Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline from a recognized State Board.
- Technician-B (All Trades):
- 10th Grade (SSC/SSLC) Pass.
- ITI/NTC/NAC certificate in the relevant trade from NCVT.
Selection Process
- Written Test: A 1.5-hour test with 80 multiple-choice questions. Each correct answer gets 1 mark, and 0.33 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.
- Skill Test: Candidates will be shortlisted for a skill test (qualifying nature) in a 1:5 ratio based on written test marks.
- Document Verification: To check all original documents.
How to Apply
- Carefully read the official notification provided below.
- Go to the official PRL website by clicking the Apply Online link.
- Register and fill out the online application form with the correct details.
- Upload the required documents like photo, signature, and certificates.
- Pay the application fee online or through an SBI challan.
- Submit the final application and take a printout for future reference.
Important Dates
| Apply Start Date | 04/10/2025 |
| Apply Last Date | 31/10/2025 |
| Fee Payment Last Date (Challan) | 07/11/2025 |
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
- Can I apply for more than one post?
- Yes, you can apply for one Technical Assistant post and one Technician-B post separately by submitting different applications and fees.
- What are the locations for the written test?
- The written test will be held in Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Abu Road (Rajasthan), and Udaipur (Rajasthan).