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PRSC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 26 Geospatial Assistant, Project Assistant and More Posts
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Punjab Remote Sensing Centre has released the PRSC Recruitment 2026 notification for 26 posts. The last date to apply is 17 November 2026. The application fee is ₹ 1000/- for or. Apply only through the official website (prsc.punjab.gov.in).
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| Name of post | PRSC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 26 Geospatial Assistant, Project Assistant and More Posts |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Punjab Remote Sensing Centre |
| Advertisement no. | 05/2026 |
| Job location | All India |
| Total vacancies | 26 posts |
| Last date to apply | 17 November 2026 |
| Pay / salary | Consolidated pay plus HRA ranges from Rs 27,000 (Jr. Research Fellow and Project Assistant) to Rs 60,000 (Geospatial Assistant). The Principal Project Associate post carries Rs49,000/-. |
| Selection process | Screening: A duly constituted Screening Committee will screen applications against the eligibility criteria and may fix further criteria for shortlisting. Meeting the minimum qualification does not guarantee a call for interview. → Written/Skill Test: Screened-in candidates will be called for a Written/Skill Test. The advertisement's opening paragraph refers to a Written/Practical and Skill Test. → Interview: Candidates who secure the minimum qualifying marks will be eligible for an interview on the same or another day, which will be communicated to them. → Weightage: Candidates with more experience and qualifications in the relevant field, who meet all the criteria for the post, will be given weightage. → Communication: The test/interview date will be sent only to shortlisted candidates and only by email. PRSC will not contact candidates who are not shortlisted and will not entertain correspondence on shortlisting. → Documents at selection: Candidates must produce all relevant original documents with a set of self-attested photocopies. Shortlisted candidates must also bring the original application on the interview date. → Selection is by shortlisting, a Written/Skill Test and an interview. → A Screening Committee shortlists applicants for a Written/Skill Test. Candidates who secure the minimum qualifying marks are then interviewed. |
| Posted on | 02 Nov 2026 |
| Last updated | 02 Nov 2026 |
Read from the official notice. Always confirm dates, fees and eligibility on the official website.
Important Dates
- Advertisement No. 05/2026 dated01 November 2026
- Last date to apply17 November 2026
- Written/Skill Test and InterviewTo be informed by email to shortlisted candidates
Application Fee
- or₹ 1000/-
- depending on the post (non-refundable) Job Lo₹ 2000/-
- Research Scientist (Soil Science) 1 Rs37,000/₹ 1500/-
The non-refundable fee is Rs.2000/- for Principal Project Associate and Geospatial Assistant, Rs.1500/- for Research Scientist, Research Associate and Research Fellow, and Rs.1000/- for Jr. Research Fellow and Project Assistant.
Total Post
26 Posts
Vacancy Details
| Post name | No. of posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Project Associate (Soil Science) | 1 | Rs.2000/- |
| Research Scientist (Soil Science) | 1 | Rs.1500/- |
| Research Associate (Soil Science) | 2 | Rs.1500/- |
| Research Fellow | 2 | Rs.1500/- |
| Jr. Research Fellow | 4 | Rs.1000/- |
| Geospatial Assistant | 10 | Rs.2000/- |
| Project Assistant | 6 | Rs.1000/- |
| Total | 26 |
Salary / Pay Scale
- Consolidated pay plus HRA ranges from Rs 27,000 (Jr. Research Fellow and Project Assistant) to Rs 60,000 (Geospatial Assistant). The Principal Project Associate post carries Rs49,000/-.
PRSC Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Punjab Remote Sensing Centre (A Government of Punjab Enterprise), Ludhiana |
| Advertisement No. | 05/2026 dated 1.11.2026 |
| Department | Geo Data Analytics Research and Modelling Group |
| Tenure | Six months, likely to be extended; the engagement is for the project duration, which may be 6 months to 3 years |
| Post Name(s) | Principal Project Associate (Soil Science), Research Scientist (Soil Science), Research Associate (Soil Science), Research Fellow, Jr. Research Fellow, Geospatial Assistant, Project Assistant |
| Vacancies | 26 (provisional) |
| Pay | Rs 27,000 to Rs 60,000 (Consolidated) + HRA, varies by post |
| Application Fee | Rs.2000/-, Rs.1500/- or Rs.1000/- depending on the post (non-refundable) |
| Job Location | Ludhiana, Chandigarh, SAS Nagar (Mohali) and anywhere in Punjab |
| Application Mode | By post or email ([email protected]) |
| Last Date to Apply | 17/11/2026 |
- The official notification does not specify the age limit.
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About PRSC
- Punjab Remote Sensing Centre is a Government of Punjab Enterprise located at the PAU Campus, Ludhiana. According to the advertisement, the Centre works with space and geospatial applications and develops ICT tools for various sponsored projects. All the posts in Advertisement No. 05/2026 are listed under its Geo Data Analytics Research and Modelling Group.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies | Pay | Application Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Project Associate (Soil Science) | 1 | Rs49,000/- (Consolidated) + HRA | Rs.2000/- |
| Research Scientist (Soil Science) | 1 | Rs37,000/- (Consolidated) + HRA | Rs.1500/- |
| Research Associate (Soil Science) | 2 | Rs32,000/- (Consolidated) + HRA | Rs.1500/- |
| Research Fellow | 2 | Rs29,000/- (Consolidated) + HRA | Rs.1500/- |
| Jr. Research Fellow | 4 | Rs27,000/- (Consolidated) + HRA | Rs.1000/- |
| Geospatial Assistant | 10 | Rs 60,000/- (Consolidated) + HRA | Rs.2000/- |
| Project Assistant | 6 | Rs 27000/- (Consolidated) + HRA | Rs.1000/- |
- PRSC has advertised 26 posts across seven positions. The notice calls the number of positions provisional. PRSC may increase or decrease this number.
Who Can Apply
- Only Indian Nationals need to apply. The last date for receipt of applications (17/11/2026) is the cut-off date for all purposes, including age, qualification and experience. Each post has its own essential qualification, set out below with the alternatives ("OR") kept as the notice prints them.
Principal Project Associate (Soil Science) – Essential Qualifications
- Doctorate Degree in Soil Science & Agriculture Chemistry or equivalent
- OR (a) First Class Bachelor Degree in Agriculture (4 Year Course) and (b) First Class Postgraduate degree in Remote Sensing and GIS/ Geoinformatics/ Geospatial Technology (or equivalent) with specialisation in soil science
- OR (a) First Class Bachelor Degree in Agriculture (4 Year Course) and (b) First Class Postgraduate degree in Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry along with good knowledge of Remote Sensing and GIS as evident from publications/thesis/technical reports/experience
- AND Four Years' experience in RS/GIS applications for PhD degree holders and Eight years' experience in RS/GIS applications for Master degree holders
- Desirable: proficiency in GIS and image processing software; good knowledge of programming in Google Earth Engine/Python/R/MATLAB; experience in interpretation of data and writing reports/papers in peer reviewed journals.
Research Scientist (Soil Science) – Essential Qualifications
- Doctorate Degree in Soil Science & Agriculture Chemistry or equivalent
- OR (a) First Class Bachelor Degree in Agriculture (4 Year Course) and (b) First Class Postgraduate degree in Remote Sensing and GIS/ Geoinformatics/ Geospatial Technology (or equivalent) with specialisation in soil science
- OR (a) First Class Bachelor Degree in Agriculture (4 Year Course) and (b) First Class Postgraduate degree in Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry along with good knowledge of Remote Sensing and GIS as evident from publications/thesis/technical reports/experience
- AND One Year experience in RS/GIS applications for PhD degree holders and Three years' experience in RS/GIS applications for Master degree holders
- Desirable: proficiency in GIS and image processing software; good knowledge of programming in Google Earth Engine/Python/R/MATLAB; experience in interpretation of data and writing reports/papers in peer reviewed journals.
Research Associate (Soil Science) – Essential Qualifications
- (a) First Class Bachelor Degree in Science/Engineering/Agriculture and (b) First Class Postgraduate degree in Remote Sensing and GIS/ Geoinformatics/ Geospatial Technology (or related subjects) with specialisation in soil science
- OR (a) First Class Bachelor Degree in Science/ Engineering/ Agriculture and (b) First Class Postgraduate degree in Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry along with good knowledge of Remote Sensing and GIS as evident from publications/thesis/technical reports/experience
- AND Two years' experience in the field of Soil Science/Agriculture Sciences/Remote Sensing and GIS along with good knowledge of programming in Google Earth Engine/Python/R/MATLAB
- Desirable: proficiency in GIS and image processing software; good knowledge of data analytics; experience in interpretation of data and writing reports/papers in peer reviewed journals.
Research Fellow – Essential Qualifications
- (a) First Class Bachelor Degree in Science/Engineering
- (b) First Class Postgraduate degree in Remote Sensing and GIS/ Geoinformatics/ Geospatial Technology (or related subjects)
- (c) One year experience in the field of Earth Sciences/Environmental Sciences/Agriculture Sciences/ soil science/Remote Sensing and GIS along with good knowledge of programming in Google Earth Engine/Python/R/MATLAB
- Desirable: proficiency in GIS and image processing software; good knowledge of data analytics.
Jr. Research Fellow – Essential Qualifications
- (a) First Class Bachelor Degree in Science/Engineering and (b) First Class Postgraduate degree in Remote Sensing and GIS/ Geoinformatics/ Geospatial Technology (or related subjects)
- OR (a) First Class Bachelor Degree in Science/Engineering and (b) First Class Postgraduate degree in Agricultural Sciences/Agricultural Engineering/ Environmental Sciences/ Earth Sciences/ Geography along with good knowledge of Remote Sensing and GIS as evident from publications/thesis/technical reports/experience
- Desirable: proficiency in GIS and image processing software; good knowledge of data analytics.
Geospatial Assistant – Essential Qualifications
- (a) First Class Bachelor Degree in Science/Engineering and (b) First Class Postgraduate degree in Remote Sensing and GIS/ Geoinformatics/ Geospatial Technology (or related subjects)
- OR (a) First Class Bachelor Degree in Science/Engineering and (b) First Class Postgraduate degree in Agricultural Sciences/ Environmental Sciences/ Forestry/ Agricultural Engineering/ Earth Sciences/Geography along with PG diploma in Remote Sensing and GIS
- AND Four years' experience in the field of Remote Sensing and GIS
- Desirable: proficiency in GIS and image processing software; good knowledge of data analytics using R, Python, MATLAB and Google Earth Engine; experience in interpretation of data and writing reports/papers in peer reviewed journals.
Project Assistant – Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in Science/Engineering / Agriculture / Geography
- OR Diploma (three years) in Engineering/ Technology
- AND Five years' experience in the field of Remote Sensing and GIS
Marks, CGPA and Foreign Degrees
- When grades or CGPA are awarded instead of marks, the conversion to percentage follows the procedure certified by the candidate's University. The candidate must prove the conversion with the University's norms or a certified copy.
- If the University has no conversion scheme, the percentage is the candidate's CGPA divided by the maximum CGPA, multiplied by 100.
- Rounding of percentage of marks/CGPA grading is not allowed.
- Candidates with degrees from foreign universities must produce an equivalency certificate issued by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi, at the time of interview or while applying.
- The notice says that preference and weightage may be considered for Life Members of learned scientific professional societies such as ISRS/ISG, or for those who enrol within six months.
- Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.
Pay and Tenure
- Every post carries a consolidated monthly amount plus HRA, as shown in the vacancy table. The notice does not state the HRA amount or rate. The posts are offered purely on a contractual basis for a period of six months, or for the period specified against the post. This period is likely to be extended based on the candidate's satisfactory performance review and the requirements of the Project Scheme or Centre.
- The notice also states that the engagement is for the duration of the project, which may be 6 months to 3 years, and may be extended as per project or Centre requirement. The positions are temporary and for a specific duration. Selected candidates may be posted at any location as required, including Ludhiana, Chandigarh, SAS Nagar (Mohali) and anywhere in Punjab.
Documents named in the notice
- Filled prescribed application form with photograph and signature
- One set of attested copies of degrees and certificates
- One passport size photograph
- Mark-sheets, Caste/Category Certificate and Proof of Date of Birth (applications without these are rejected outright)
- Proof of the University's CGPA-to-percentage conversion, where applicable
- Proof of fee payment
- AIU equivalency certificate for foreign degrees
Important Instructions
- Applications that do not conform to the advertisement, or are incomplete, will not be entertained.
- Candidates who cannot produce original degrees (including Provisional Degree Certificate), date of birth proof, CGPA conversion factor and marksheets will not be entertained.
- If false, wrong or suppressed information is found, the candidate will not be allowed for interview and no Travelling Allowance will be paid. If already selected or appointed, the candidate is liable to be terminated without any reason being given.
- If duplicate or multiple applications are sent for one position, only the latest one submitted before the closing date will be processed.
- Selected candidates must join on being found fit by the prescribed Medical Authority.
- Clearance of the appropriate authority is needed before publishing any work or report.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to summary rejection and blacklisting.
- Any corrigendum (for example, to qualifications or the number of posts) will be notified only on the PRSC website, not in newspapers. PRSC reserves the right to fill, partially fill or not fill the posts. The Director's decision is final.
- For general enquiries, call 0161-2303484. Email correspondence goes to [email protected].
More Details
- Selection and Interview
Mode of Selection
- Screening: A duly constituted Screening Committee will screen applications against the eligibility criteria and may fix further criteria for shortlisting. Meeting the minimum qualification does not guarantee a call for interview.
- Written/Skill Test: Screened-in candidates will be called for a Written/Skill Test. The advertisement's opening paragraph refers to a Written/Practical and Skill Test.
- Interview: Candidates who secure the minimum qualifying marks will be eligible for an interview on the same or another day, which will be communicated to them.
- Weightage: Candidates with more experience and qualifications in the relevant field, who meet all the criteria for the post, will be given weightage.
- Communication: The test/interview date will be sent only to shortlisted candidates and only by email. PRSC will not contact candidates who are not shortlisted and will not entertain correspondence on shortlisting.
- Documents at selection: Candidates must produce all relevant original documents with a set of self-attested photocopies. Shortlisted candidates must also bring the original application on the interview date.
- Selection is by shortlisting, a Written/Skill Test and an interview.
- A Screening Committee shortlists applicants for a Written/Skill Test. Candidates who secure the minimum qualifying marks are then interviewed.
How to Apply for PRSC Recruitment 2026
- Pay the non-refundable fee for the post: Rs.2000/- for Principal Project Associate and Geospatial Assistant; Rs.1500/- for Research Scientist, Research Associate and Research Fellow; Rs.1000/- for Jr. Research Fellow and Project Assistant.
- Pay online to State Bank of India, PAU Branch, Ludhiana, Account No. 32430207442, IFSC Code SBIN0001482. Alternatively, deposit a Demand Draft in favour of Director, Punjab Remote Sensing Centre payable at Ludhiana in the office of Punjab Remote Sensing Centre, PAU Campus Ludhiana-141004.
- If you pay online, write the Receipt/UTR/Acknowledgement Number in the application form and attach proof of the fee payment.
- Attach one set of attested copies of degrees and certificates and one passport size photograph to the filled form.
- Send the application by post or to [email protected] so that it reaches PRSC by 17/11/2026.
- To apply for more than one post, fill a separate application form with a separate non-refundable fee for each post.
- Applications go by post or to the official email ID [email protected] and must reach PRSC by 17/11/2026. PRSC is not responsible for delays, and late applications will be summarily rejected.
Important Links
| PRSC Application Form | Click Here prsc.punjab.gov.in |
|---|---|
| PRSC Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF | Download prsc.punjab.gov.in |
| PRSC Official Website | Click Here prsc.punjab.gov.in |
| Particulars | Details |
| Organisation | Punjab Remote Sensing Centre (A Government of Punjab Enterprise), Ludhiana |
| Advertisement No. | 05/2026 dated 1.11.2026 |
| Department | Geo Data Analytics Research and Modelling Group |
| Tenure | Six months, likely to be extended; the engagement is for the project duration, which may be 6 months to 3 years |
| Vacancies | 26 (provisional) |
| Pay | Rs 27,000 to Rs 60,000 (Consolidated) + HRA, varies by post |
| Application Fee | Rs.2000/-, Rs.1500/- or Rs.1000/- depending on the post (non-refundable) |
| Job Location | Ludhiana, Chandigarh, SAS Nagar (Mohali) and anywhere in Punjab |
| Last Date to Apply | 17/11/2026 |
| Link | Details |
| PRSC Application Form | Prescribed application form for Advertisement No. 05/2026 |
| PRSC Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF | Advertisement No. 05/2026 dated 1.11.2026 |
| PRSC Official Website | Application form, corrigenda and updates |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for PRSC Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply is 17 November 2026.
How many vacancies are there in PRSC Recruitment 2026?
There are 26 posts in total.
What is the application fee for PRSC Recruitment 2026?
or: ₹ 1000/-; depending on the post (non-refundable) Job Lo: ₹ 2000/-; Research Scientist (Soil Science) 1 Rs37,000/: ₹ 1500/-.
What qualification is needed for PRSC Recruitment 2026?
Doctorate Degree in Soil Science & Agriculture Chemistry or equivalent | OR (a) First Class Bachelor Degree in Agriculture (4 Year Course) and (b) First Class Postgraduate degree in Remote Sensing and GIS/ Geoinformatics/ Geospatial Technology (or equivalent) with specialisation in soil science | OR (a) First Class Bachelor Degree in Agriculture (4 Year Course) and (b) First Class Postgraduate deg…
What is the selection process for PRSC Recruitment 2026?
Screening: A duly constituted Screening Committee will screen applications against the eligibility criteria and may fix further criteria for shortlisting. Meeting the minimum qualification does not guarantee a call for interview, Written/Skill Test: Screened-in candidates will be called for a Written/Skill Test. The advertisement's opening paragraph refers to a Written/Practical and Skill Test, Interview: Candidates who secure the minimum qualifying marks will be eligible for an interview on the same or another day, which will be communicated to them, Weightage: Candidates with more experience and qualifications in the relevant field, who meet all the criteria for the post, will be given weightage, Communication: The test/interview date will be sent only to shortlisted candidates and only by email. PRSC will not contact candidates who are not shortlisted and will not entertain correspondence on shortlisting, Documents at selection: Candidates must produce all relevant original documents with a set of self-attested photocopies. Shortlisted candidates must also bring the original application on the interview date, Selection is by shortlisting, a Written/Skill Test and an interview, A Screening Committee shortlists applicants for a Written/Skill Test. Candidates who secure the minimum qualifying marks are then interviewed.
What is the official website for PRSC Recruitment 2026?
The official website is https://www.prsc.punjab.gov.in.