Punjab Remote Sensing Centre (PRSC), a Government of Punjab Enterprise, has issued Advertisement No. 05/2026 dated 1.11.2026 for PRSC Recruitment 2026 for 26 posts. Eligible Indian candidates can apply for the posts of Principal Project Associate, Research Scientist, Research Associate, Research Fellow, Jr. Research Fellow, Geospatial Assistant and Project Assistant on a contractual basis. Applications are to be submitted by Post and official Email ID ([email protected]).
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The last date for submission of application is 17th November 2026. Candidates should have the prescribed qualifications for each post — Doctorate Degree in Soil Science & Agriculture Chemistry, First Class Bachelor’s and Postgraduate degrees in Remote Sensing and GIS/Geoinformatics/Geospatial Technology or related subjects, with the specified experience.
PRSC Recruitment 2026: Overview
The engagement is for a period of six months, likely to be extended based on the candidate’s performance review and Project Scheme/Centre’s requirements. Selection is by shortlisting of candidates, followed by a Written/Practical and Skill Test and interview, purely on a contractual basis. Candidates can check the important details of the PRSC Recruitment 2026 in the table below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organisation | Punjab Remote Sensing Centre (PRSC) |
| Type | A Government of Punjab Enterprise |
| Advertisement No. | 05/2026 dated 1.11.2026 |
| Posts | Principal Project Associate, Research Scientist, Research Associate, Research Fellow, Jr. Research Fellow, Geospatial Assistant, Project Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 26 |
| Recruitment Year | 2026 |
| Engagement Type | Contractual (six months, likely to be extended) |
| Application Mode | Offline (By Post and Email) |
| Email ID | [email protected] |
| Official Website | www.prsc.punjab.gov.in |
| Last Date for Submission of Application | 17th November 2026 |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting, Written/Practical and Skill Test, Interview |
| Job Locations | Ludhiana, Chandigarh, SAS Nagar (Mohali) and anywhere in Punjab |
PRSC Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates can download the PRSC notification 2026 PDF and the prescribed application form to check the detailed eligibility criteria, post-wise vacancies, dates, guidelines, and other important instructions. The official PDF and application form are available on the PRSC website. Candidates can click on the link below to download the notification PDF and application form.
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PRSC Vacancy 2026
Punjab Remote Sensing Centre has announced 26 vacancies for 2026 across seven posts in the Geo Data Analytics Research and Modelling Group. The post-wise vacancy distribution and pay details are provided below.
| Sl. No. | Post | No. of Posts | Consolidated Pay + HRA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Principal Project Associate (Soil Science) | 01 | Rs. 49,000/- + HRA |
| 2 | Research Scientist (Soil Science) | 01 | Rs. 37,000/- + HRA |
| 3 | Research Associate (Soil Science) | 02 | Rs. 32,000/- + HRA |
| 4 | Research Fellow | 02 | Rs. 29,000/- + HRA |
| 5 | Jr. Research Fellow | 04 | Rs. 27,000/- + HRA |
| 6 | Geospatial Assistant | 10 | Rs. 60,000/- + HRA |
| 7 | Project Assistant | 06 | Rs. 27,000/- + HRA |
| Total | 26 | – |
Note: The number of positions indicated above is provisional. PRSC reserves the right to fill or partially fill or not to fill, or may increase or decrease the number(s) of the above positions.
PRSC Recruitment Important Dates 2026
The important dates for PRSC Recruitment 2026 are listed in the table below.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 1st November 2026 |
| Last Date for Submission of Application (all posts) | 17th November 2026 |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | Prescribed closing date for submission of recruitment application (17.11.2026) |
| Written/Skill Test and Interview | To be informed to shortlisted candidates through email only |
PRSC Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates applying for PRSC Recruitment 2026 must check the post-wise educational qualifications, experience and other eligibility details before applying. Check the complete post-wise eligibility criteria here.
| Post | Essential Qualifications |
|---|---|
| Principal Project Associate (Soil Science) | Doctorate Degree in Soil Science & Agriculture Chemistry or equivalent; OR First Class Bachelor Degree in Agriculture (4 Year Course) with First Class Postgraduate degree in Remote Sensing and GIS/Geoinformatics/Geospatial Technology (or equivalent) with specialisation in soil science; OR First Class Bachelor Degree in Agriculture (4 Year Course) with First Class Postgraduate degree in Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry along with good knowledge of Remote Sensing and GIS. AND Four Years’ experience in RS/GIS applications for PhD degree holders and Eight years’ experience in RS/GIS applications for Master degree holders. |
| Research Scientist (Soil Science) | Doctorate Degree in Soil Science & Agriculture Chemistry or equivalent; OR First Class Bachelor Degree in Agriculture (4 Year Course) with First Class Postgraduate degree in Remote Sensing and GIS/Geoinformatics/Geospatial Technology (or equivalent) with specialisation in soil science; OR First Class Bachelor Degree in Agriculture (4 Year Course) with First Class Postgraduate degree in Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry along with good knowledge of Remote Sensing and GIS. AND One Year experience in RS/GIS applications for PhD degree holders and Three years’ experience in RS/GIS applications for Master degree holders. |
| Research Associate (Soil Science) | First Class Bachelor Degree in Science/Engineering/Agriculture with First Class Postgraduate degree in Remote Sensing and GIS/Geoinformatics/Geospatial Technology (or related subjects) with specialisation in soil science; OR First Class Bachelor Degree in Science/Engineering/Agriculture with First Class Postgraduate degree in Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry along with good knowledge of Remote Sensing and GIS. 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. |
| Research Fellow | First Class Bachelor Degree in Science/Engineering; First Class Postgraduate degree in Remote Sensing and GIS/Geoinformatics/Geospatial Technology (or related subjects); 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. |
| Jr. Research Fellow | First Class Bachelor Degree in Science/Engineering with First Class Postgraduate degree in Remote Sensing and GIS/Geoinformatics/Geospatial Technology (or related subjects); OR First Class Bachelor Degree in Science/Engineering with First Class Postgraduate degree in Agricultural Sciences/Agricultural Engineering/Environmental Sciences/Earth Sciences/Geography along with good knowledge of Remote Sensing and GIS. |
| Geospatial Assistant | First Class Bachelor Degree in Science/Engineering with First Class Postgraduate degree in Remote Sensing and GIS/Geoinformatics/Geospatial Technology (or related subjects); OR First Class Bachelor Degree in Science/Engineering with 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. |
| Project Assistant | 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. |
Note: The qualification prescribed is the minimum requirement, and possession of the same does not automatically make the candidates eligible to be called for interview. In case the candidates are awarded Grades/CGPA instead of marks, the conversion to percentage would be based on the procedure certified by the University. Rounding of percentage of marks/CGPA grading is not allowed. Candidates possessing degrees awarded by foreign universities should produce the equivalency certificate issued by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi.
How to Apply for PRSC Recruitment 2026?
- Download the prescribed application form from the PRSC website at www.prsc.punjab.gov.in.
- Fill in all the particulars in the recruitment application carefully, ensuring that you fulfil the eligibility criteria and other requirements.
- Attach one set of attested copies of degrees, certificates and one passport-size photograph with the application form.
- Deposit the non-refundable application fee by online mode or 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 paying the fee online, mention the details of fee deposited (Receipt/UTR/Acknowledgement Number) in the Application Form and attach the proof of fee deposited with the application form.
- Submit the filled-in application by Post and official Email ID ([email protected]) so as to reach by 17th November 2026.
- Those applying for more than one post must submit a separate application form along with the non-refundable fee for each post.
- Bring the original application along with other documents on the date of interview, which shall be intimated separately. Candidates must produce all relevant original documents along with a set of self-attested photocopies at the time of the Selection Process.
Note: PRSC is not responsible for any delays, and late submissions will not be considered and will be summarily rejected. Incomplete applications like those without photograph, signature, mark-sheets, Caste/Category Certificate, Proof of Date of Birth will be rejected outright. For General Enquiries, call 0161-2303484; for email correspondence, contact [email protected].
PRSC Application Fee 2026
Candidates must deposit a non-refundable fee with the following position and amount by online or Demand Draft. The fee details are given below.
| Post | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Principal Project Associate and Geospatial Assistant | Rs. 2000/- |
| Research Scientist, Research Associate, Research Fellow | Rs. 1500/- |
| Jr. Research Fellow & Project Assistant | Rs. 1000/- |
Bank Details for Online Payment:
- Name of Bank & Branch: State Bank of India, PAU Branch, Ludhiana
- Account No.: 32430207442
- IFSC Code: SBIN0001482
Note: A separate application form along with the non-refundable fee is to be filled up in case a candidate applies for more than one post. The fee is non-refundable.
PRSC Selection Process 2026
The selection process mentions shortlisting of candidates, followed by a Written/Practical and Skill Test and interview, purely on a contractual basis.
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Screening/Shortlisting | A duly constituted Screening Committee shall screen the applications received based on the given eligibility criteria and may fix criteria as it may consider necessary for shortlisting the candidates for interview. |
| Written/Practical and Skill Test | The screened-in/shortlisted candidates will be called for the Written/Skill Test, and candidates securing minimum qualifying marks will be eligible for interview on the same or another date. |
| Interview | The information for the interview to the shortlisted candidates will be sent only by email. No communication shall be made to the candidates who are not shortlisted/not screened in. |
| Document Verification | Candidates called for the Written/Skill Test and Interview will have to produce all relevant original documents along with a set of self-attested photocopies at the time of the Selection Process. |
Note: The qualification prescribed is the minimum requirement, and possession of the same doesn’t automatically make the candidates eligible to be called for interview. The percentage of marks obtained by the candidate would be calculated based on the practice followed by the respective University/Institution. In case of grades/CGPA, the conversion to percentage of marks would be based on the procedure certified by the respective University/Institution. PRSC will not entertain any correspondence on the issue of shortlisting of candidates. No Travelling Allowance shall be paid to candidates called for the Written/Skill Test and Interview.
PRSC Salary 2026
Selected candidates will receive a consolidated pay per month plus HRA as specified against each post. The engagement is for a period of six months, likely to be extended based on the candidate’s satisfactory performance review and Project Scheme/Centre’s requirements.
| Post | Consolidated Pay + HRA |
|---|---|
| Principal Project Associate (Soil Science) | Rs. 49,000/- + HRA |
| Research Scientist (Soil Science) | Rs. 37,000/- + HRA |
| Research Associate (Soil Science) | Rs. 32,000/- + HRA |
| Research Fellow | Rs. 29,000/- + HRA |
| Jr. Research Fellow | Rs. 27,000/- + HRA |
| Geospatial Assistant | Rs. 60,000/- + HRA |
| Project Assistant | Rs. 27,000/- + HRA |
Note: The selected candidates shall be posted at any location (Ludhiana, Chandigarh, SAS Nagar (Mohali) and anywhere in Punjab) as per the requirements. This engagement is for the duration of the project, which may be 6 months to 3 years or may be extended as per project/centre requirement.
PRSC Recruitment 2026 FAQs
Ques: How many vacancies are announced under PRSC Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Punjab Remote Sensing Centre has announced 26 vacancies — Principal Project Associate (01), Research Scientist (01), Research Associate (02), Research Fellow (02), Jr. Research Fellow (04), Geospatial Assistant (10) and Project Assistant (06) — under Advertisement No. 05/2026 dated 1.11.2026.
Ques: What is the last date to apply for PRSC Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The last date for submission of application is 17th November 2026. Applications are to be submitted by Post and official Email ID ([email protected]).
Ques: What is the educational qualification required for PRSC Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The qualifications vary by post — Doctorate Degree in Soil Science & Agriculture Chemistry or equivalent, or First Class Bachelor’s and Postgraduate degrees in Remote Sensing and GIS/Geoinformatics/Geospatial Technology or related subjects, with the specified experience for each post, ranging from one to eight years depending on the post and qualification level.
Ques: What is the application fee for PRSC Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The 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. It is non-refundable and can be paid online or by Demand Draft in favour of Director, Punjab Remote Sensing Centre payable at Ludhiana.
Ques: What is the selection process for PRSC Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The selection process comprises shortlisting by a duly constituted Screening Committee, followed by a Written/Practical and Skill Test for screened-in candidates, and an interview for candidates securing minimum qualifying marks. The information for the interview will be sent only by email to shortlisted candidates. No TA/DA shall be paid for attending the selection process.
Ques: What is the salary for PRSC Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Selected candidates will receive consolidated pay plus HRA ranging from Rs. 27,000/- to Rs. 60,000/- per month depending on the post. The engagement is for six months, likely to be extended based on performance and project requirements, with postings at Ludhiana, Chandigarh, SAS Nagar (Mohali) and anywhere in Punjab.
