Punjab Remote Sensing Centre (PRSC), an autonomous body of the Government of Punjab located on the PAU Campus in Ludhiana, has released Advertisement No. 4/2026 dated 31.08.2026 inviting applications from Indian nationals for 6 regular posts — Clerk, Lab. Attendant (Soil and Water Analysis), Lab. Executive (IT and Electronics Network), Chowkidar cum Mali and Sweeper. Candidates who have passed Matric, 10+2, a Diploma or Graduation with Punjabi up to matric level are eligible depending on the post applied for.
Applications are accepted offline only — the filled-in prescribed application form must physically reach the Director, PRSC, Ludhiana by 05.10.2026. Full eligibility, fee, selection stages and the physical test standards are given below.
Matric / 10+2 with Science / Diploma, BCA or B.Sc in IT, EC, CS or CSE / Graduate with second division — varies by post, Punjabi up to matric level required for all
Age Limit
Maximum 37 years as on 01.08.2026 (relaxation up to 42 or 47 years for eligible categories) Check your age eligibility →
Selection Process
Screening of bio-data → Punjabi Language Qualifying Test (min 50%) → Written Test → Typing Test / Skill Test / Physical Test (post-wise)
Pay Scale
Rs. 19,900 (Level 2) for Clerk, Lab. Attendant and Lab. Executive; Rs. 18,000 (Level 1) for Chowkidar cum Mali and Sweeper
How to Apply
Offline only — send the prescribed form by registered or speed post, or submit by hand, at the PRSC office, Ludhiana
Not specified in notification — call letters will be issued only to shortlisted candidates
Application Fee
Category
Fee
General / All other candidates
Rs. 1,000/-
SC / BC
Rs. 250/-
Mode of payment
Online transfer, or Demand Draft in favour of “Director, Punjab Remote Sensing Centre” payable at Ludhiana
Bank details for online payment
State Bank of India, PAU Ludhiana — Account No. 32430207442, IFSC Code SBIN0001482
Refund
The application fee is non-refundable
Note: If the fee is paid online, the Receipt / UTR / Acknowledgement Number must be written in the application form and proof of payment attached with it.
Vacancy Details
Post Name
Pay Scale
No. of Posts
Category
Clerk
Rs. 19,900 (Level 2)
2
1 UR, 1 SC-Women
Lab. Attendant (Soil and Water Analysis)
Rs. 19,900 (Level 2)
1
UR
Lab. Executive (IT and Electronics Network)
Rs. 19,900 (Level 2)
1
SC / BC / ST
Chowkidar cum Mali
Rs. 18,000 (Level 1)
1
UR
Sweeper
Rs. 18,000 (Level 1)
1
SC, Women
Total
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6
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Eligibility Criteria
Criterion
Detail
Clerk
Graduate with second division or above from a recognised university, with Punjabi up to matric level. Plus a 120-hour computer course from a Government-recognised or ISO 9001 certified institution, OR a DOEACC “O” Level equivalent certificate. Must qualify a Punjabi and English typing test at 30 words per minute.
Lab. Attendant (Soil and Water Analysis)
Passed 10+2 (12th) with science subjects — Physics, Chemistry and Biology / Environmental Science / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Bio-Chem Laboratory or a related subject — with Punjabi up to matric level.
Lab. Executive (IT and Electronics Network)
First Class Diploma, BCA or B.Sc in Information Technology, Electronics and Communication, Computer Science, or Computer Science and Engineering. Punjabi up to matric level, or must pass it within one year of joining as per rule.
Chowkidar cum Mali
Passed Matric with Punjabi from a recognised board, plus at least 2 years of experience in a Government department, autonomous body, reputed organisation or higher educational institution. Desirable: watch and ward training from a recognised organisation.
Sweeper
Passed Matriculation with Punjabi Language as one of the subjects from a recognised educational institution.
Punjabi up to matric level is compulsory for every post, and every candidate must clear a Punjabi Language qualifying test with a minimum of 50% marks.
Application restriction
Candidates already in employment must apply through proper channel or produce a No Objection Certificate from the present employer; an advance copy with testimonials may be sent.
Age Relaxation
Category
Upper Age Limit / Relaxation
Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes of Punjab
Up to 42 years
Persons with Disability of Punjab
Up to 47 years
Widows, divorcees and certain other categories of women
Up to 42 years
Punjab Government and its Board / Corporation / Commission / Authority employees
Up to 45 years, as per Punjab Government guidelines
Ex-servicemen of Punjab domicile
Period of service in the Armed Forces may be deducted from actual age; if the resultant age does not exceed the prescribed maximum by more than 3 years, the age condition is treated as satisfied
All relaxations
Allowed only on submission of the required certificate issued by the competent authority and acceptable as per Punjab Government norms
Not sure whether you are within the 37-year age limit?
Enter your date of birth, the 01.08.2026 cut-off date and your category relaxation — SC and BC of Punjab get up to 42 years and Persons with Disability up to 47 — to see instantly whether you still qualify for these PRSC posts.
Screening is carried out on the basis of the bio-data submitted in the application form, to shortlist candidates for the written or practical test and interview as applicable. Call letters are issued only to shortlisted candidates who fulfil the prescribed qualification and experience.
Stage 2 — Punjabi Language Qualifying Test
Applies to all five posts. Qualifying in nature — a minimum of 50% marks is required. Candidates who fail this stage do not proceed further, and the marks are not counted towards the final merit.
Stage 3 — Written Test
Applies to all five posts. Conducted by the recruiting authority; the number of questions, marks and duration are not specified in the notification.
Stage 4 (Clerk) — Typing Test
Typing test in both Punjabi and English at a speed of 30 words per minute, or such speed as specified by the Punjab Government from time to time, as per the Punjab Civil Service (General and Common Conditions of Service) Rules, 1994.
Stage 4 (Lab. Attendant, Lab. Executive, Sweeper) — Skill Test
A skill test relevant to the duties of the post. The exact format and marks are not specified in the notification.
Stage 4 (Chowkidar cum Mali) — Physical Test
Race, long jump and high jump — all events must be cleared, otherwise the candidate is disqualified. Standards are in the table below. Random testing for performance-enhancing drugs may be carried out; refusal to give biological samples makes a candidate ineligible for selection.
Final
Appointment is subject to a probation period of 3 years, during which fixed emoluments equal to the minimum pay without any allowance are paid. No TA/DA is paid for the written test or interview.
Physical Test Standards — Chowkidar cum Mali
Event
Male
Female
Race
1600 metres in 8 minutes 30 seconds (one chance)
800 metres in 6 minutes 30 seconds (one chance)
Long Jump
3.5 metres (3 chances)
2.80 metres (3 chances)
High Jump
1.0 metre (3 chances)
0.80 metres (3 chances)
Salary and Benefits
Component
Detail
Pay Scale — Clerk, Lab. Attendant, Lab. Executive
Rs. 19,900 (Pay Level 2)
Pay Scale — Chowkidar cum Mali, Sweeper
Rs. 18,000 (Pay Level 1)
Pay during probation
Fixed emoluments equal to the minimum pay, without any allowance, for the 3-year probation period
Basis of pay fixation
Punjab Government Notification No. 7/42/2020-5FPI/741-746 dated 17.07.2020 on pay scales of regular employees of the Government of Punjab and autonomous bodies; minimum pay as per Notification No. 7/204/2012-4FP1/66 dated 15.01.2015 and Notification No. 1/6/2016-4PP1/834680/1 dated 07.09.2016
Nature of appointment
Regular basis
Allowances after probation
Not specified in notification — employment terms and conditions are as decided by the Government of Punjab and the Governing Body of the Centre
How to Apply
Download the prescribed application form from the PRSC website at prsc.punjab.gov.in — the form is available in both English and Punjabi.
Fill the form completely and affix a recent passport-size photograph in the space provided.
Pay the non-refundable application fee — Rs. 1,000 for General and Rs. 250 for SC/BC — either online to State Bank of India, PAU Ludhiana (A/c No. 32430207442, IFSC SBIN0001482), or by Demand Draft in favour of “Director, Punjab Remote Sensing Centre” payable at Ludhiana. If paid online, write the Receipt / UTR / Acknowledgement Number in the form and attach the proof.
Attach self-attested copies of all certificates, testimonials and supporting documents for the qualifications and experience claimed, and list them under “List of enclosures” on the form.
Send the complete application by registered or speed post, or submit it by hand, to: The Director, Punjab Remote Sensing Centre (PRSC), PAU Campus, Ludhiana – 141 004, so that it reaches on or before 05.10.2026.
Note: There is no online application portal for this recruitment — only a physically submitted or posted application is accepted. Any postal delay is not the responsibility of the office, and an application reaching after 05.10.2026 will be rejected.
Documents Required
Document
Format / Notes
Filled application form
Prescribed PRSC form downloaded from the official website, in English or Punjabi, signed and dated
Recent passport-size photograph
To be affixed in the box provided on the application form (physically pasted — there is no online photo upload for this recruitment)
Proof of application fee
Demand Draft, or the online payment receipt with the UTR / Acknowledgement Number also written on the form
Educational certificates and mark sheets
Self-attested copies, starting from Class 10th, covering the qualification claimed for the post
Punjabi language proof
Matric certificate or equivalent showing Punjabi as a subject
Computer course certificate (Clerk only)
120-hour computer course certificate or DOEACC “O” Level equivalent, self-attested
Experience certificate (Chowkidar cum Mali)
Proof of at least 2 years of experience in a Government department, autonomous body, reputed organisation or higher educational institution
Category certificate
SC / BC / ST certificate issued by the competent authority, required for reserved-category posts and for any age relaxation claimed
Posting the application at the last moment — the notification states clearly that postal delays are not the responsibility of the office, so an application that reaches after 05.10.2026 is rejected no matter when it was posted.
Applying without Punjabi up to matric level — this is compulsory for every one of the five posts, and every candidate must also clear a separate Punjabi language test with at least 50% marks.
Paying the fee online but forgetting to write the Receipt / UTR / Acknowledgement Number on the form and attach the payment proof, which can make the application incomplete.
Claiming age relaxation without attaching the competent-authority certificate — relaxation is considered only when the certificate is submitted with the application.
Being in Government service and sending the application directly without a No Objection Certificate or without routing it through proper channel.
Assuming there is an online form — this recruitment is offline only, and an emailed or portal submission will not be counted.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to apply for PRSC Recruitment 2026? The duly filled application along with all documents must reach the office of the Director, PRSC, Ludhiana by 05.10.2026.
2. How many vacancies are there in PRSC Advertisement No. 4/2026? There are 6 vacancies in total — 2 Clerk, 1 Lab. Attendant, 1 Lab. Executive, 1 Chowkidar cum Mali and 1 Sweeper.
3. What is the age limit for these PRSC posts? The maximum age is 37 years as on 01.08.2026, relaxable up to 42 years for SC and BC of Punjab, 47 years for Persons with Disability of Punjab, 45 years for Punjab Government and board or corporation employees, and 42 years for widows and divorcees.
4. What is the application fee for PRSC Recruitment 2026? The non-refundable fee is Rs. 1,000 for General candidates and Rs. 250 for SC and BC candidates.
5. Can I apply online for PRSC Recruitment 2026? No — applications are accepted only offline, by registered or speed post or by hand at the PRSC office in Ludhiana, although the fee itself may be paid online.
6. What is the selection process for these posts? All candidates must clear a Punjabi Language qualifying test with at least 50% marks and a written test, followed by a typing test for Clerk, a skill test for Lab. Attendant, Lab. Executive and Sweeper, and a physical test for Chowkidar cum Mali.
7. What salary will be paid for these PRSC posts? Clerk, Lab. Attendant and Lab. Executive carry Rs. 19,900 at Pay Level 2, while Chowkidar cum Mali and Sweeper carry Rs. 18,000 at Pay Level 1, with fixed minimum pay and no allowances during the 3-year probation period.
8. Is Punjabi language compulsory for PRSC Recruitment 2026? Yes — Punjabi up to matric level is required for every post, except for Lab. Executive candidates who may instead pass the Punjabi examination within one year of joining as per rule.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
