Professional
A member who devotes the whole or a major portion of his time to the practice of public relations as defined by the Society and who is either employed in the internal public relations department of an organization or who practices as public relations consultant or counselor for any business, commercial, industrial, government organisation or associa­tion shall be designated a Member. This category shall also include those engaged in teaching public relations at institutions recognised by the National Council and those representatives nominated by Corporate Members who qualify for membership as defined by this clause.

The admission to this category will be subject, however to the following conditions:

A person desirous of becoming a Professional Member should have a professional degree/diploma in PR/Mass Communication/Journalism/ Advertising, and should have been engaged in the public relations activities as defined by the Society for a period of at least five years in executive cadre (not in staff category) and should have made a contribution to the practice of public relations. For accepting an applicant as a Professional Member, it would be verified that he possesses a degree or diploma in Public Relations/Mass Communication/Advertising/Journalism.
(As adopted by the AGM of PRSI at Lucknow on 9th December 2006)
 

Life
Person who is or was in public relations profession is admitted as Life Member on a payment to be decided by the National Council from time to time. Life Members will have voting rights. Life membership will be given to only those who qualify to be Full members of the society (in terms of professional qualifications and experience). No new members will be inducted in this category unless they meet the criteria. The members who are already registered as the life members shall continue to be there.
(As adopted by the AGM of PRSI at Lucknow on 9th December 2006)
 

Associate
One who does not qualify for membership as defined in clause (a) but who believes in the practice and promotion of sound and ethical public relations, if elected as a member, shall be designated as Associate Member. This category shall also include those representatives nomi­nated by Corporate Members who do not qualify as Members as defined in clause (a).  An Associate Member, who wishes to be considered for membership on the basis of some significant change in the nature of the duties or seniority or expertise gained in the profession, shall submit his resignation from the Society and apply for Ordinary Membership. In case, any Associate Member is elected a Member, he shall not be required to pay any fresh fee as a Member for the period his or her Associate Membership is valid. 
 

Corporate
A company, institution or association which believes in and engages in the practice of organised public relations departmentally or through outside public relations practitioners, if elected as a member, shall be designated as Corporate Member.  Three members
 

Student
All bonafide students studying Public Relations, Advertising or Journalism and Mass Communications are entitled to qualify as Student Members, if elected. Their applications should be certified by the principal of the college.
 

Honorary
Public Relations practitioners, teachers in Public Relations whose contribution to the growth of public relations practice has been significant are eligible to be nominated by the National Council as Honorary members. Past Presidents of PRSI are eligible to become Honorary Members of the Chapter concerned.