Post Names: Technical Assistant & Technician-B
Total Vacancies: 20 (10 for Technical Assistant, 10 for Technician-B)
Job Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat (with liability to be posted at PRL's other units/observatories)
Application Mode: Online
Recruiting Body: Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), an autonomous unit of ISRO under the Department of Space.
Technical Assistant Salary (Level 7):
Pay Scale: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400
Starting Basic Pay: ₹44,900 per month
Technician-B Salary (Level 3):
Pay Scale: ₹21,700 – ₹69,100
Starting Basic Pay: ₹21,700 per month
Allowances & Perks: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), National Pension System (NPS), comprehensive medical facilities, Canteen access, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), Group Insurance, and other Central Government benefits.
| Post Name | Trade | Vacancies |
| Technical Assistant | Civil | 02 |
| Mechanical | 02 | |
| Electrical | 02 | |
| Computer Science/IT | 03 | |
| Electronics | 01 | |
| Subtotal | 10 | |
| Technician-B | Fitter | 01 |
| Turner | 02 | |
| Machinist | 01 | |
| Electronics Mechanic | 02 | |
| Electrician | 02 | |
| Plumber | 01 | |
| Mechanic Refrigeration & Air Conditioning | 01 | |
| Subtotal | 10 |
| Post | Educational Qualification | Age Limit (Maximum) |
| Technical Assistant | First Class Diploma in the respective engineering trade from a recognized State Board. | 35 years |
| Technician-B | Matric (10th Std.) pass AND ITI/NTC/NAC certificate in the relevant trade from NCVT. | 35 years |
Minimum Age: 18 years for both posts.
Age Relaxation: Applicable for reserved categories (SC/ST up to 40 years, OBC (NCL) up to 38 years), PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, etc., as per Central Government rules.
The process is two-staged: Written Test and Skill Test.
Mode: Objective-type, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
Questions: 80 MCQs.
Duration: 1.5 hours (90 minutes).
Marking: +1 mark for every correct answer.
Negative Marking: -0.33 marks for every wrong answer.
Syllabus: Curriculum-based, relevant to the candidate's Diploma or ITI trade.
Test Centers: Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Abu Road (Rajasthan), and Udaipur (Rajasthan).
Final Merit: Final selection is based on marks obtained in the Written Test.
Shortlisting Ratio: 1:5 (5 candidates called for every 1 vacancy, with a minimum of 10 candidates).
Nature: Qualifying in nature (marks are not used for the final merit list, but passing is mandatory).
Total Marks: 100 marks.
Passing Marks: 50/100 for UR candidates, 40/100 for reserved candidates.
Preparation: Gather scanned copies of the required documents: Photo (max 100kb), Signature (max 100kb), DOB proof (10th Certificate), Diploma/ITI certificate/mark sheet, Caste/EWS/PwBD certificate (PDF, max 100kb, if applicable), Ex-serviceman certificate (if applicable).
Access Portal: Go to the official PRL recruitment portal (link provided in the original guide).
Find Advertisement: Locate and click on the advertisement “RECRUITMENT OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN-B (Advt. No. 02/2025)”.
Apply Link: Click the "Apply" link for the specific post (Technical Assistant or Technician-B).
Registration: Register with basic details, a valid email ID, and mobile number.
Form Filling: Log in and accurately fill out the online application form (personal details, educational qualifications, etc.).
Uploading: Upload the required documents (photo, signature, certificates) in the specified format/size.
Payment: Proceed to pay the application fee online.
Submission & Print: Review the form carefully, click "Submit," then download, save, and print a copy for future reference.
| Event | Date |
| Application Start Date | October 4, 2025 (04.10.2025) |
| Application Last Date (Cut-off Date) | October 31, 2025 (31.10.2025) |
| Date of Notification (Publication) | October 22, 2025 |