PRL Ahmedabad Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2025

The Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) Ahmedabad has announced its official recruitment notification for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under Advt No. 03/2025. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates holding an M.Sc in Physics or Earth Sciences and looking to build their career in scientific research. The recruitment is purely on a temporary basis, offering a consolidated fellowship along with HRA as per government norms.

Key Highlights

• Organization: Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) Ahmedabad
• Post Name: Junior Research Fellow
• Total Vacancies: 01
• Mode of Application: Offline
• Application Start Date: 12 June 2025
• Application End Date: 15 July 2025
• Maximum Age Limit: 26 years (relaxation as per rules)

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for the PRL Ahmedabad Junior Research Fellow position:

• M.Sc. in Physics or Earth Sciences from a recognized university.
• Desirable: Valid CSIR-UGC NET (Physical/Earth Sciences) score, valid GATE (Physics/Earth Sciences) score, or valid JEST (Physics/Earth Sciences) score.

Salary and Benefits

The selected candidate will receive:

• ₹37,000 per month (consolidated) for the first two years.
• ₹42,000 per month in the third year after a successful progress review.
• House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per prevailing government rates.

Application Process

Candidates must apply offline by downloading the application form from the official PRL Ahmedabad website (https://www.prl.res.in). The completed form, along with all necessary documents such as educational certificates, proof of age, and other supporting documents, must be sent to the PRL Ahmedabad office before 15 July 2025. Incomplete applications or those received after the deadline will not be considered.

Selection Procedure

The selection will be based on a shortlisting process followed by an interview. Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email regarding the date and venue of the interview.

Important Dates

• Start of Offline Application: 12 June 2025
• Last Date to Submit Application: 15 July 2025

Why Join PRL Ahmedabad?

PRL is a premier research institution engaged in cutting-edge work in space and allied sciences. Joining PRL offers you an opportunity to work with experienced scientists, access world-class research facilities, and contribute to projects of national and international importance.

FAQs

1. What is the last date to apply for PRL Ahmedabad Junior Research Fellow 2025?

The last date to submit your offline application is 15 July 2025.

2. What is the required qualification for the JRF post?

Applicants must have an M.Sc in Physics or Earth Sciences. Having a valid CSIR-UGC NET, GATE, or JEST score is desirable.

3. What is the maximum age limit?

The maximum age limit is 26 years, with relaxation available for reserved categories as per government norms.

4. How many vacancies are available?

There is only one vacancy for the Junior Research Fellow position.

5. What is the fellowship amount?

The fellowship is ₹37,000 per month for the first two years and ₹42,000 in the third year after a successful review, plus HRA.

Interested candidates should carefully read the official notification and submit their applications before the deadline. For more details, visit the official PRL Ahmedabad website.