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Recruitment Overview
- Physical Research Laboratory invites applications for a one-year Telescope Operator Trainee programme at Mount Abu Infrared Observatory, Rajasthan.
- Advertisement number: 11/2026 dated 14 September 2026.
- This is a temporary training programme and does not provide a claim for regular employment.
Vacancy Breakup
- Telescope Operator Trainee: 8 positions.
- Place of training: Mount Abu Infrared Observatory, Mount Abu, Rajasthan.
Educational Qualification
- M.Tech with at least 60% marks in Physical Sciences, Astronomy, Applied Physics or an allied stream; or
- B.Tech with at least 60% marks in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Production, Computer Science, Instrumentation or an allied branch; or
- M.Sc with at least 60% marks in Physical Sciences, Applied Physics, Electronics, Astronomy, Instrumentation or an allied stream.
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 18 years.
- Maximum age: 28 years as on 15 October 2026.
- Relaxation in age is available under Government of India rules.
Important Dates
- Advertisement date: 14 September 2026.
- Online registration deadline: 30 September 2026 at 5:30 PM.
- Document verification reporting: 15 October 2026 between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM.
- Skill Test: 15 October 2026.
- Candidates reporting after 11:30 AM will not be allowed to take the Skill Test.
Application Fee
- The official notice does not prescribe an application fee.
Selection Process
- Eligibility screening based on the submitted registration.
- In-person document verification at PRL's Mount Abu facility.
- Skill Test on 15 October 2026.
How to Apply
- Read the official PRL notification completely.
- Open the registration form linked in the notification.
- Enter personal, education and contact details accurately.
- Submit the form by 5:30 PM on 30 September 2026.
- Report to the PRL Main Gate, Hill View Bungalow, Gora Chhapara, Mount Abu, Sirohi, Rajasthan on the test date with the required documents.
Check Before Submission
- Confirm the degree, discipline and minimum 60% marks requirement.
- Ensure the date of birth satisfies the age condition on 15 October 2026.
- Preserve the registration confirmation and carry original documents plus copies for verification.
- Reach the venue before the verification window closes.
Official Information
- Official notification: https://www.prl.res.in/~notices/websitedocs/2026/09/15/TOT-Mt-Abu-Advt-No.11-2026-15-09-2026-15-08-27.pdf
- Official registration form: https://forms.gle/fjrAAwDo4XzLdCH77
- The Google Form link above is the registration link published inside the official PRL notification.
- Physical Research Laboratory invites applications for a one-year Telescope Operator Trainee programme at Mount Abu Infrared Observatory, Rajasthan.
- Advertisement number: 11/2026 dated 14 September 2026.
- This is a temporary training programme and does not provide a claim for regular employment.
Vacancy Breakup
- Telescope Operator Trainee: 8 positions.
- Place of training: Mount Abu Infrared Observatory, Mount Abu, Rajasthan.
Educational Qualification
- M.Tech with at least 60% marks in Physical Sciences, Astronomy, Applied Physics or an allied stream; or
- B.Tech with at least 60% marks in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Production, Computer Science, Instrumentation or an allied branch; or
- M.Sc with at least 60% marks in Physical Sciences, Applied Physics, Electronics, Astronomy, Instrumentation or an allied stream.
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 18 years.
- Maximum age: 28 years as on 15 October 2026.
- Relaxation in age is available under Government of India rules.
Important Dates
- Advertisement date: 14 September 2026.
- Online registration deadline: 30 September 2026 at 5:30 PM.
- Document verification reporting: 15 October 2026 between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM.
- Skill Test: 15 October 2026.
- Candidates reporting after 11:30 AM will not be allowed to take the Skill Test.
Application Fee
- The official notice does not prescribe an application fee.
Selection Process
- Eligibility screening based on the submitted registration.
- In-person document verification at PRL's Mount Abu facility.
- Skill Test on 15 October 2026.
How to Apply
- Read the official PRL notification completely.
- Open the registration form linked in the notification.
- Enter personal, education and contact details accurately.
- Submit the form by 5:30 PM on 30 September 2026.
- Report to the PRL Main Gate, Hill View Bungalow, Gora Chhapara, Mount Abu, Sirohi, Rajasthan on the test date with the required documents.
Check Before Submission
- Confirm the degree, discipline and minimum 60% marks requirement.
- Ensure the date of birth satisfies the age condition on 15 October 2026.
- Preserve the registration confirmation and carry original documents plus copies for verification.
- Reach the venue before the verification window closes.
Official Information
- Official notification: https://www.prl.res.in/~notices/websitedocs/2026/09/15/TOT-Mt-Abu-Advt-No.11-2026-15-09-2026-15-08-27.pdf
- Official registration form: https://forms.gle/fjrAAwDo4XzLdCH77
- The Google Form link above is the registration link published inside the official PRL notification.