PRSC Punjab Recruitment 2026: Geospatial Assistant, Project Assistant, Junior Research Fellow & Other Posts
The Punjab Remote Sensing Centre, a Government of Punjab enterprise based in Ludhiana, has invited applications for 26 contractual posts under Advertisement No. 05/2026. The biggest openings are 10 Geospatial Assistant, 6 Project Assistant and 4 Junior Research Fellow posts, with Research Fellow, Research Associate, Research Scientist and Principal Project Associate posts on top. Consolidated pay runs from Rs 27,000 to Rs 60,000 a month plus HRA.
Applications go by post and email only, and they must reach PRSC by 17 November 2026. If you hold a First Class postgraduate degree in Remote Sensing and GIS, or you are a Remote Sensing and GIS professional with years of field experience, read your own post’s row carefully. GovtJobsAlert.in has pulled every condition from the notification into the tables below.
What are the Key Highlights of PRSC Punjab Recruitment 2026?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Punjab Remote Sensing Centre (PRSC), Ludhiana |
| Advertisement | No. 05/2026 dated 1 November 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 26 (the notification calls the number provisional) |
| Nature of Job | Contractual, six months, likely to be extended |
| Job Location | Ludhiana, Chandigarh, SAS Nagar (Mohali) or anywhere in Punjab |
| Last Date | 17 November 2026 |
The engagement is for the project’s duration, which the notification says may be 6 months to 3 years or longer. Extension depends on your performance review and on what the project or the Centre needs, so treat this as project work rather than a permanent post. Posting can be at any of the locations above, as the requirements of the Centre dictate, so be ready to work wherever you are placed in Punjab.
How Many Vacancies Are There in PRSC Punjab Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Vacancies | Monthly Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Project Associate (Soil Science) | 1 | Rs 49,000 |
| Research Scientist (Soil Science) | 1 | Rs 37,000 |
| Research Associate (Soil Science) | 2 | Rs 32,000 |
| Research Fellow | 2 | Rs 29,000 |
| Jr. Research Fellow | 4 | Rs 27,000 |
| Geospatial Assistant | 10 | Rs 60,000 |
| Project Assistant | 6 | Rs 27,000 |
The notification gives no category-wise reservation split for any post, so none is shown here. PRSC may also increase or decrease the number of posts, or leave some unfilled. Geospatial Assistant alone accounts for 10 of the 26 seats, which makes it the post with the most room, though its four years of RS and GIS experience filters out fresh postgraduates. Jr. Research Fellow is the only post with no experience requirement printed.
What is the Eligibility for PRSC Punjab Recruitment 2026?
Every route needs First Class marks except PhD routes and Project Assistant. The table gives the essential qualification and experience for each.
| Post | Qualification and Experience |
|---|---|
| Principal Project Associate | PhD in Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry or equivalent, or First Class Bachelor’s in Agriculture (4 year course) plus First Class PG in RS and GIS, Geoinformatics or Geospatial Technology (or equivalent), or in Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry. Experience: 4 years (PhD) or 8 years (Master’s) |
| Research Scientist | Same degrees as above. Experience: 1 year (PhD) or 3 years (Master’s) |
| Research Associate | First Class Bachelor’s in Science, Engineering or Agriculture plus First Class PG in RS and GIS, Geoinformatics or Geospatial Technology (or related subjects), or in Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry. Experience: 2 years in Soil Science, Agriculture Sciences or RS and GIS, with good programming knowledge (Google Earth Engine, Python, R or MATLAB) – essential |
| Research Fellow | First Class Bachelor’s in Science or Engineering plus First Class PG in RS and GIS, Geoinformatics or Geospatial Technology (or related subjects). Experience: 1 year in Earth, Environmental, Agriculture or Soil Science or RS and GIS, with good programming knowledge (Google Earth Engine, Python, R or MATLAB) – essential |
| Jr. Research Fellow | First Class Bachelor’s in Science or Engineering plus First Class PG in RS and GIS, Geoinformatics or Geospatial Technology (or related subjects), or in Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences or Geography with RS and GIS knowledge shown by publications, thesis, reports or experience. No experience stated |
| Geospatial Assistant | First Class Bachelor’s in Science or Engineering plus First Class PG in RS and GIS, Geoinformatics or Geospatial Technology (or related subjects), or in Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Forestry, Agricultural Engineering, Earth Sciences or Geography plus a PG Diploma in RS and GIS. Experience: 4 years in RS and GIS |
| Project Assistant | Bachelor’s in Science, Engineering, Agriculture or Geography, or a 3-year Diploma in Engineering or Technology. Experience: 5 years in RS and GIS |
Your graduate degree and postgraduate qualification must match your post’s row exactly. Three details decide eligibility:
- For the Principal Project Associate, Research Scientist and Research Associate posts, the Remote Sensing route needs a soil science specialisation, and the soil science route needs good RS and GIS knowledge shown by publications, thesis, reports or experience.
- Rounding of percentage or CGPA is not allowed. Grades must be converted to percentage by your university’s own procedure, and proving that conversion is your job.
- Foreign degrees need an AIU equivalence certificate.
The notification states no age limit and no age relaxation. The last date, 17 November 2026, is the cut-off for age, qualification and every other condition.
What is the Salary for PRSC Punjab Posts in 2026?
All pay is consolidated, plus HRA. The notification names no pay level, allowance list or in-hand figure beyond that.
| Post | Consolidated Pay + HRA |
|---|---|
| Geospatial Assistant | Rs 60,000 |
| Principal Project Associate | Rs 49,000 |
| Research Scientist | Rs 37,000 |
| Research Associate | Rs 32,000 |
| Research Fellow | Rs 29,000 |
| Jr. Research Fellow and Project Assistant | Rs 27,000 each |
Desirable skills are listed for most posts, namely GIS and image processing software, programming in Google Earth Engine, Python, R or MATLAB, data analytics, and a record of writing reports or papers for peer reviewed journals. They are not mandatory, though programming is essential for Research Associate and Research Fellow.
The Geospatial Assistant figure of Rs 60,000 is exactly as printed in the notification, and it is higher than the Principal Project Associate pay. Because that is unusual, confirm it on the PRSC website before you apply for that post.
What is the Selection Process for PRSC Punjab Recruitment?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Screening | A Screening Committee checks applications against the eligibility criteria and may set extra shortlisting criteria |
| Written or Skill Test | Shortlisted candidates only; a minimum qualifying mark applies |
| Interview | Those who pass the test, on the same or another day |
Meeting the qualification does not guarantee a call. Candidates with more relevant experience and qualifications get weightage, and Life Members of learned scientific societies such as ISRS or ISG, or those who enrol within six months, may get preference. Dates are sent by email only, and only to shortlisted candidates, and PRSC will not answer correspondence about shortlisting, so give an email address you check daily and keep watching the PRSC website. The notification gives no exam pattern or syllabus.
How to Apply for PRSC Punjab Recruitment 2026 by Post and Email?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Download the prescribed application form from the PRSC website (link in Essential Links) |
| 2 | Fill it in and attach one set of attested copies of degrees and certificates, plus one passport size photograph |
| 3 | Pay the non-refundable fee online or by Demand Draft in favour of Director, Punjab Remote Sensing Centre, payable at Ludhiana |
| 4 | Online payers must write the receipt or UTR number on the form and attach the proof |
| 5 | Send the application by post to the Ludhiana address, and by email to recruitment.prsc@punjab.gov.in, so it reaches PRSC by 17 November 2026 |
Apply for more than one post and you must send a separate form with a separate fee for each. If you send duplicates for one post, the latest one received before the closing date is used. Incomplete applications, such as those without a photograph, signature, mark-sheets, caste or category certificate or proof of date of birth, are rejected outright. PRSC takes no responsibility for delays, and late applications will not be considered. Since both post and email are named as the mode, send by both well ahead of the date, and keep your fee proof, degree certificates and experience letters together, because originals and a set of self-attested photocopies are demanded at the time of the selection process.
Conditions That Can Cost You the Post
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Only Indian nationals need apply |
| False information | Wrong, false or suppressed details can bar you from the interview with no travelling allowance, and mean termination if you are appointed |
| Eligibility | If PRSC finds at any stage that you do not meet the criteria, your candidature is liable to be rejected |
| Late or non-conforming forms | PRSC is not responsible for delays; late applications and forms not as the advertisement requires are not considered |
| Canvassing | Any form of canvassing leads to rejection and blacklisting |
| Medical | Selected candidates must be found fit by the prescribed Medical Authority |
| Corrigenda | Changes to qualifications or post numbers appear on the PRSC website only |
What are the Important Dates for PRSC Punjab Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement dated | 1 November 2026 |
| Last date for receipt of applications | 17 November 2026 |
| Test and interview | Informed by email to shortlisted candidates |
What is the Application Fee for PRSC Punjab Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Fee (per post) |
|---|---|
| Principal Project Associate and Geospatial Assistant | Rs 2,000 |
| Research Scientist, Research Associate and Research Fellow | Rs 1,500 |
| Jr. Research Fellow and Project Assistant | Rs 1,000 |
The fee is non-refundable. The notification lists no exemption for any category, and the bank details for online payment are printed in the application form section of the PDF.
PRSC Punjab Recruitment 2026 Essential Links
- Download PRSC Advertisement No. 05/2026 PDF
- Visit PRSC Punjab Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Punjab Govt Jobs Telegram Channel
If your degree and experience match one of these seven posts, the work is a real chance to build a career in remote sensing, so make sure the envelope and the email both reach PRSC by 17 November 2026. Browse more Punjab government jobs and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for the next update.