The Geospatial Assistant Recruitment 2026 at the Punjab Remote Sensing Centre (PRSC), Ludhiana, covers 26 contract posts across seven kinds of jobs, and only Jr. Research Fellow asks for no work experience (Advertisement No. 05/2026, dated 01.11.2026). PRSC is a Government of Punjab enterprise that works with remote sensing (studying land using satellite images) and GIS, or Geographic Information System (software that maps that data). The jobs are on contract, pay is Rs 27,000 to Rs 60,000 a month plus HRA (House Rent Allowance, the extra amount paid towards housing), and your application must reach PRSC by 17.11.2026.
Quick Navigation
- Recruitment Overview
- Important Dates
- Application Fee
- Vacancy Details
- Eligibility Criteria
- Post-wise Qualification and Experience
- Desirable Skills (not compulsory)
- Who Should Apply
- Selection Process
- Salary and Benefits
- How to Apply
- Documents Required
- Important Links
- Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Frequently Asked Questions
Recruitment Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Principal Project Associate (Soil Science), Research Scientist (Soil Science), Research Associate (Soil Science), Research Fellow, Jr. Research Fellow, Geospatial Assistant, Project Assistant |
| Organization | Punjab Remote Sensing Centre (PRSC), a Government of Punjab Enterprise, PAU Campus, Ludhiana |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | Advertisement No. 05/2026 dated 01.11.2026 |
| Location | Punjab (Ludhiana, Chandigarh, SAS Nagar (Mohali) or anywhere in Punjab) |
| Total Vacancies | 26 (post-wise breakup below; no category-wise breakup given) |
| Qualification | Post-wise: First Class Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Science, Engineering, Agriculture or Geography; PhD for some posts; 3-year Diploma for Project Assistant |
| Age Limit | Not specified in notification |
| Selection Process | Screening of applications → Written / Practical / Skill Test → Interview |
| Pay Scale | Rs 27,000 to Rs 60,000 a month (consolidated) plus HRA, depending on the post |
| How to Apply | Offline: send the form by post or by email to recruitment.prsc@punjab.gov.in |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website | prsc.punjab.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 01.11.2026 |
| Application Start Date | Not specified in notification |
| Last Date to Send Application (by post or email) | 17.11.2026 (time not stated) |
| Written / Practical / Skill Test and Interview | Not announced. Shortlisted candidates are told by email only |
Application Fee
| Post | Fee (not refundable) |
|---|---|
| Principal Project Associate, Geospatial Assistant | Rs 2,000 |
| Research Scientist, Research Associate, Research Fellow | Rs 1,500 |
| Jr. Research Fellow, Project Assistant | Rs 1,000 |
Pay online or by DD (Demand Draft, a payment instrument issued by a bank) drawn in favour of “Director, Punjab Remote Sensing Centre”, payable at Ludhiana. Online payers must write the receipt or UTR (transaction reference) number on the form and attach proof. The bank details are as printed in the notification; check them on the PRSC website before paying.
| Payment Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Bank and Branch | State Bank of India, PAU Branch, Ludhiana |
| Account No. | 32430207442 |
| IFSC Code | SBIN0001482 |
Vacancy Details
| S. No. | Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Principal Project Associate (Soil Science) | 1 |
| 2 | Research Scientist (Soil Science) | 1 |
| 3 | Research Associate (Soil Science) | 2 |
| 4 | Research Fellow | 2 |
| 5 | Jr. Research Fellow | 4 |
| 6 | Geospatial Assistant | 10 |
| 7 | Project Assistant | 6 |
| Total | 26 |
PRSC says the number of posts is provisional and it may fill all, some or none of them.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Different for each post. Most posts ask for First Class degrees. See the post-wise table below |
| Experience | Needed for six of the seven posts. Only Jr. Research Fellow has no experience requirement |
| Age Limit | Not specified in notification |
| Nationality | Only Indian nationals can apply |
| Marks and CGPA | Convert grades or CGPA to a percentage using your university’s method and attach proof. Rounding off is not allowed |
| Cut-off Date | 17.11.2026 is the date used to judge age, qualification and every other condition |
| Foreign Degrees | Attach the equivalency certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi |
| Application Restriction | A separate application and a separate fee for each post |
| Preference | Life members of learned scientific societies such as ISRS or ISG, or those who join within six months, may get preference and weightage |
Post-wise Qualification and Experience
| Post | Essential Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Project Associate (Soil Science) | Route 1: Doctorate (PhD) in Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry or equivalent. Route 2: First Class 4-year Bachelor’s in Agriculture, plus First Class Master’s in Remote Sensing and GIS, Geoinformatics or Geospatial Technology (or equivalent) with soil science specialisation. Route 3: First Class 4-year Bachelor’s in Agriculture, plus First Class Master’s in Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry, with good knowledge of Remote Sensing and GIS shown by publications, thesis, reports or experience. | 4 years in RS/GIS applications for PhD holders; 8 years for Master’s holders |
| Research Scientist (Soil Science) | Same three routes as Principal Project Associate. | 1 year in RS/GIS applications for PhD holders; 3 years for Master’s holders |
| Research Associate (Soil Science) | Route 1: First Class Bachelor’s in Science, Engineering or Agriculture, plus First Class Master’s in Remote Sensing and GIS, Geoinformatics or Geospatial Technology (or related) with soil science specialisation. Route 2: First Class Bachelor’s in Science, Engineering or Agriculture, plus First Class Master’s in Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry, with good knowledge of Remote Sensing and GIS shown by publications, thesis, reports or experience. | 2 years in soil science, agricultural sciences or RS and GIS, with good programming knowledge (Google Earth Engine, Python, R or MATLAB) |
| Research Fellow | First Class Bachelor’s in Science or Engineering, plus First Class Master’s in Remote Sensing and GIS, Geoinformatics or Geospatial Technology (or related subjects). | 1 year in earth sciences, environmental sciences, agricultural sciences, soil science or RS and GIS, with good programming knowledge (Google Earth Engine, Python, R or MATLAB) |
| Jr. Research Fellow | Route 1: First Class Bachelor’s in Science or Engineering, plus First Class Master’s in Remote Sensing and GIS, Geoinformatics or Geospatial Technology (or related subjects). Route 2: First Class Bachelor’s in Science or Engineering, plus First Class Master’s in Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences or Geography, with good knowledge of RS and GIS shown by publications, thesis, reports or experience. | None stated |
| Geospatial Assistant | Route 1: First Class Bachelor’s in Science or Engineering, plus First Class Master’s in Remote Sensing and GIS, Geoinformatics or Geospatial Technology (or related subjects). Route 2: First Class Bachelor’s in Science or Engineering, plus First Class Master’s in Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Forestry, Agricultural Engineering, Earth Sciences or Geography, along with a PG Diploma in Remote Sensing and GIS. | 4 years in Remote Sensing and GIS (both routes) |
| Project Assistant | Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Agriculture or Geography, OR a 3-year Diploma in Engineering or Technology. | 5 years in Remote Sensing and GIS |
In short: apart from Jr. Research Fellow, every post needs between 1 and 8 years of work in remote sensing, GIS or a related field on top of the degree, so a fresher with a First Class Master’s degree can realistically aim only at the Jr. Research Fellow posts.
Desirable Skills (not compulsory)
| Post | Desirable Skills |
|---|---|
| Principal Project Associate, Research Scientist | GIS and image processing software; programming in Google Earth Engine, Python, R or MATLAB; interpreting data and writing papers for peer-reviewed journals |
| Research Associate | GIS and image processing software; data analytics; interpreting data and writing papers for peer-reviewed journals |
| Research Fellow, Jr. Research Fellow | GIS and image processing software; data analytics |
| Geospatial Assistant | GIS and image processing software; data analytics using R, Python, MATLAB and Google Earth Engine; interpreting data and writing papers for peer-reviewed journals |
| Project Assistant | None listed |
Who Should Apply
- This is contract work, not a permanent job. It starts at six months and may be extended after a performance review, though a note in the notification says the project can run anywhere from six months to three years.
- You will be posted wherever PRSC needs you – Ludhiana, Chandigarh, SAS Nagar (Mohali) or elsewhere in Punjab. The notification does not let you pick the city.
- Jr. Research Fellow (4 posts) is the only post with no experience rule. Geospatial Assistant needs 4 years in remote sensing and GIS, and Project Assistant needs 5.
- You pay a separate, non-refundable fee for each post, from Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000, so apply only where your degree and experience clearly match.
- Marks and CGPA cannot be rounded up, and most posts ask for First Class degrees (the notification does not give a percentage for First Class), so think twice if you are only just short.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Screening of applications | A Screening Committee checks every application against the eligibility rules and can set extra conditions to shortlist candidates. Meeting the minimum qualification does not guarantee a call. |
| 2. Written / Practical / Skill Test | Shortlisted (screened-in) candidates are called for the test. Marks, syllabus and duration are not stated. You must score the minimum qualifying marks to move ahead. |
| 3. Interview | Candidates who clear the test are called for an interview on the same or another day. Bring original documents and one set of self-attested photocopies. All calls are sent by email only. |
In short: PRSC first filters applications on paper, then holds a test, and only those who pass it are interviewed. The notification does not say how test and interview marks are added up for the final result.
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Principal Project Associate (Soil Science) | Rs 49,000 a month (consolidated) plus HRA |
| Research Scientist (Soil Science) | Rs 37,000 a month (consolidated) plus HRA |
| Research Associate (Soil Science) | Rs 32,000 a month (consolidated) plus HRA |
| Research Fellow | Rs 29,000 a month (consolidated) plus HRA |
| Jr. Research Fellow | Rs 27,000 a month (consolidated) plus HRA |
| Geospatial Assistant | Rs 60,000 a month (consolidated) plus HRA |
| Project Assistant | Rs 27,000 a month (consolidated) plus HRA |
| HRA | Paid on top of the consolidated amount. The rate is not stated in the notification |
| Contract Period | Six months, likely to be extended on performance review and project needs. A note says 6 months to 3 years |
| Other Benefits | Not specified in notification |
In plain terms, “consolidated” means one fixed monthly amount with nothing else added except HRA. Because the HRA rate is not given, the exact amount in hand cannot be worked out from the notification.
How to Apply
- Download the application form in English or Punjabi from the PRSC website and fill it in. Use a separate form for each post.
- Pay the fee online to the State Bank of India account shown above, or by Demand Draft. Note the receipt or UTR number on the form.
- Attach one set of attested copies of your degrees, mark sheets and certificates, experience proof, proof of date of birth, category certificate if it applies, a passport-size photograph, your signature and the fee proof.
- Send everything by email to recruitment.prsc@punjab.gov.in or by post to PRSC, PAU Campus, Ludhiana 141004, so that it reaches PRSC by 17.11.2026.
- Check your email and the PRSC website regularly. Shortlisted candidates are told about the test and interview by email only.
Note: Late and incomplete applications are rejected, and PRSC is not responsible for delays in post or email.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Application form | The prescribed PRSC form, one for each post |
| Photograph and signature | One passport-size photograph and your signature. Applications without them are rejected outright |
| Degrees and mark sheets | Attested copies. A Provisional Degree Certificate counts as degree proof. Originals are checked at the test and interview |
| Percentage proof | If you have grades or CGPA: the university’s conversion rule or a certified copy stating the equivalent percentage |
| Experience proof | Certificates or testimonials that match the experience asked for the post |
| Proof of date of birth | Needed, or the application is rejected |
| Category certificate | If it applies to you. Missing certificates lead to rejection |
| Fee proof | Receipt or UTR number for online payment, or the Demand Draft |
| AIU equivalency certificate | Only for degrees from foreign universities |
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Download Notification PDF |
| Application Form | Download Application Form (English) |
| Official Website / Recruitment Page | PRSC Recruitment Page |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Sending an application without a photograph, signature, mark sheets, category certificate or proof of date of birth. PRSC rejects these outright.
- Using one form and one fee for several posts. Each post needs its own application and its own fee.
- Rounding off your percentage or CGPA. The notification does not allow it, and you must prove how you converted grades.
- Posting the application late and counting on the delay being excused. PRSC says it is not responsible for delays and late applications are rejected.
- Asking someone to push your case. Canvassing in any form disqualifies you and can get you blacklisted.
- Waiting for a letter in the post. Test and interview details come by email only, so give a working email ID and check it often.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for the Geospatial Assistant Recruitment 2026 at PRSC?
Your application must reach PRSC by 17.11.2026, and that date is also used to judge your age and qualification.
How many posts has PRSC announced?
There are 26 posts: Geospatial Assistant 10, Project Assistant 6, Jr. Research Fellow 4, Research Associate 2, Research Fellow 2, Principal Project Associate 1 and Research Scientist 1.
How do I apply for these PRSC posts?
You fill in the PRSC application form and send it with attested copies and fee proof by email to recruitment.prsc@punjab.gov.in or by post to PRSC, Ludhiana, which are the two modes of submission the notification names.
What is the application fee?
The fee is Rs 2,000 for Principal Project Associate and Geospatial Assistant, Rs 1,500 for Research Scientist, Research Associate and Research Fellow, and Rs 1,000 for Jr. Research Fellow and Project Assistant.
Which post needs no work experience?
Only Jr. Research Fellow has no experience requirement, but it needs a First Class Master’s degree in the listed subjects.
What is the salary for a Geospatial Assistant at PRSC?
In the Geospatial Assistant Recruitment 2026, the pay is Rs 60,000 a month (consolidated, meaning one fixed amount) plus HRA, which is the highest of the seven posts.
Where will the selected candidates work and for how long?
They can be posted in Ludhiana, Chandigarh, SAS Nagar (Mohali) or anywhere in Punjab on a contract that starts at six months and may be extended.
How will PRSC select candidates?
PRSC screens applications first, then holds a written, practical or skill test, and interviews those who score the minimum qualifying marks.
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.
