Punjab Remote Sensing Centre Recruitment 2026 - Clerk, Lab Attendant & More Posts - Apply now

Punjab Remote Sensing Centre (PRSC), PAU Campus, Ludhiana, has released Advertisement No. 4/2026 for 6 regular posts — Clerk, Lab Attendant (Soil and Water Analysis), Lab Executive (IT & Electronics Network), Chowkidar cum Mali, and Sweeper. Qualification ranges from Matriculation to a Graduate degree, and every post requires Punjabi up to Matric level. Applications must be sent offline, by registered/speed post, reaching the PRSC office on or before 5 October 2026.

Who Should Apply

• Clerk (2 posts — 1 Unreserved, 1 SC-Women) — Graduate (second division or above), a 120-hour computer course or DOEACC "O" Level certificate, and Punjabi/English typing at the required speed
• Lab Attendant, Soil and Water Analysis (1 post, Unreserved) — 10+2 with Science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or related)
• Lab Executive, IT & Electronics Network (1 post, SC/BC/ST) — First Class Diploma/BCA/B.Sc in Information Technology, Electronics & Communication, Computer Science, or Computer Science Engineering
• Chowkidar cum Mali (1 post, Unreserved) — Matric pass, plus 2 years of experience in a Government Department, Autonomous Body, or reputed organization; watch-and-ward training is preferred
• Sweeper (1 post, SC, Women) — Matriculation with Punjabi Language as one of the subjects

Eligibility & Age Limit

Each post has a distinct qualification, but all five require Punjabi up to Matric level. Age is calculated as on 1 August 2026: minimum 18 years, maximum 37 years for all posts, with relaxation as per Punjab Government reservation rules for SC/BC candidates — the notification doesn't state the exact number of relaxation years.

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Salary & Pay Scale

Clerk, Lab Attendant, and Lab Executive carry Pay Level 2 (₹19,900); Chowkidar cum Mali and Sweeper carry Pay Level 1 (₹18,000). During the 3-year probation period, selected candidates are paid fixed emoluments equal to minimum pay, without allowances, as per Punjab Government notifications — so actual take-home pay during probation will be lower than the full pay-scale figure with allowances.

Important Dates

Skill test, written test, and interview dates are not specified in the notification and will be communicated separately to shortlisted candidates.

Application Fee

Fee is payable online (SBI Account No. 32430207442, State Bank of India, PAU Ludhiana, IFSC Code SBIN0001482) or via Demand Draft in favour of "Director, Punjab Remote Sensing Centre," payable at Ludhiana. The fee is non-refundable.

How to Apply

1. Download the prescribed application form from prsc.punjab.gov.in.
2. Fill in all required details correctly and sign the declaration.
3. Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, your Punjabi Matric-level certificate, experience certificates (where applicable), and category certificate (where applicable).
4. Pay the application fee online or via Demand Draft, and attach the payment proof.
5. Send the completed application form, along with all documents, by registered/speed post to: Punjab Remote Sensing Centre, PAU Campus, Ludhiana – 141004.
6. Ensure the application reaches the PRSC office on or before 5 October 2026 — postal delays are the applicant's responsibility, so send it well before the deadline.

How Are Candidates Selected

Punjabi Language Qualifying Test: Compulsory for every post, minimum 50% marks required to qualify.

Written Test: Compulsory for every post, testing post-relevant knowledge.

Post-specific final stage:

• Clerk: A Typing Test in both Punjabi and English at the required speed. [Check] the exact required speed against the official notification.
• Lab Attendant and Lab Executive: A Skill Test relevant to the lab/technical role.
• Chowkidar cum Mali: A Physical Test — 1600m race in 8:30 minutes (male) or 800m in 6:30 minutes (female), Long Jump of 3.5m (male) or 2.8m (female), and High Jump of 1.0m (male) or 0.8m (female). Candidates must qualify all three events, or they're disqualified; random testing may be conducted to rule out performance-enhancing drug use.

Candidates are first shortlisted for these stages based on the bio-data submitted in their application.

Why This Job Matters

PRSC is an autonomous Punjab government organization working on remote sensing and GIS applications for natural resource management, agriculture, and environmental monitoring across the state. This recruitment stands out for spanning both general administrative/support roles (Clerk, Sweeper, Chowkidar cum Mali) and a specifically technical Lab Executive post in IT and electronics — a narrow but genuine entry point into Punjab's applied-science government sector.

The FreshersLike Take

Best fit: A strong fit for Punjab-based candidates who already meet the Punjabi Matric-level requirement and are looking for stable, close-to-home government employment — the Lab Executive post in particular is worth a look for IT/Electronics diploma or BCA/B.Sc holders who might not otherwise think to check a remote sensing centre for openings.

Who should think twice: This is an offline, postal-only application with no online submission option — if you're used to online government job applications, budget extra time to fill the physical form correctly and get it there by post well before 5 October, since a late-arriving application (even due to postal delay) isn't the department's problem to fix.

Practical tip: Every post requires a Punjabi Language Qualifying Test with a 50% minimum — regardless of how strong your written-test or skill-test preparation is, don't treat the Punjabi test as a formality, since failing to clear that 50% threshold disqualifies you before your other marks are even considered.

Documents Required

• Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
• Punjabi Matric-level qualification certificate
• Experience certificates (mandatory for Chowkidar cum Mali; wherever relevant for other posts)
• Identity proof
• Category certificate (SC/BC/ST), if claiming reservation
• Application fee payment proof (online transaction receipt or Demand Draft)
• Other supporting documents as specified in the application form

What Happens After Selection

Selected candidates serve a probation period of 3 years, during which fixed emoluments equal to minimum pay (without allowances) are paid, per Punjab Government notifications. [Check] further onboarding, confirmation, or training details, as these aren't specified in the sources reviewed for this article.

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Common Questions

How many vacancies are there in PRSC Recruitment 2026?

6 total — 2 Clerk, 1 Lab Attendant, 1 Lab Executive, 1 Chowkidar cum Mali, and 1 Sweeper.

What is the last date to apply?

5 October 2026. The application must physically reach the PRSC office by this date — postal delays aren't excused.

Is this an online or offline application?

Offline only, by registered/speed post to Punjab Remote Sensing Centre, PAU Campus, Ludhiana. There's no online application portal for this recruitment.

Can a 10th pass (Matric) candidate apply?

Yes, for Chowkidar cum Mali (Matric plus 2 years' experience) and Sweeper (Matric with Punjabi as a subject). Lab Attendant needs 10+2 Science, Lab Executive needs a Diploma/BCA/B.Sc, and Clerk needs a Graduate degree.

What is the application fee?

₹1,000 for General candidates and ₹250 for SC/BC candidates, payable online or via Demand Draft. The fee is non-refundable.

Is Punjabi language mandatory for every post?

Yes. Every post — Clerk, Lab Attendant, Lab Executive, Chowkidar cum Mali, and Sweeper — requires Punjabi up to Matric level, and every post also has a Punjabi Language Qualifying Test as the first selection stage.

Is there a physical test?

Yes, but only for the Chowkidar cum Mali post — a race, long jump, and high jump, with all three events needing to be cleared or the candidate is disqualified.

What is the age limit?

18 to 37 years, calculated as on 1 August 2026, with relaxation as per Punjab Government reservation rules for SC/BC candidates.

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