| Recruiting Authority: | National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) |
|---|---|
| Name of the Post: | Various Scientific / Technical Positions (Scientific Officer, JSO, SSA, Laboratory Assistant) |
| Advertisement No.: | NFSU/TECHNICAL POSTS/10/2025 |
| About Recruiting Agency: | NFSU is an Institution of National Importance under Ministry of Home Affairs with campuses across India and international campus (Uganda). |
| About Recruitment: | Online applications invited from Indian nationals for direct recruitment to Scientific & Technical posts in various centres of excellence & forensic divisions. |
National Forensic Sciences University
Various Post Recruitment 2025
| Important Dates | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| • Application Started: 18 December 2025 (12:00 PM) • Last Date: 18 January 2026 (11:59 PM) • Payment Last Date: 18 January 2026 • Correction Last Date: As Per Schedule • Admit Card: As Per Schedule • Exam Date: As Per Schedule • Result Date: As Per Schedule | • GEN / EWS / OBC: Rs: 500/- + GST & transaction charges • SC / ST / PwBD / Women: No Fee (Exempted) The candidate is required to pay the non-refundable application fee through online mode by using debit card/credit card / Internet banking / UPI etc.. |
| Age Limit (18 January 2026) | |
| Senior Scientific Officer (Level-10) | • General / EWS: 21 years – 40 years • OBC-NCL: 21 years – 43 years • SC / ST: 21 years – 45 years • PwBD: +10 years relaxation (as per rules) • Ex-Servicemen: As per Govt. rules |
| Junior Scientific Officer (Level-07) | • General / EWS: 21 years – 35 years • OBC-NCL: 21 years – 38 years • SC / ST: 21 years – 40 years • PwBD: +10 years relaxation (as per rules) • Ex-Servicemen: As per Govt. rules |
| Senior Scientific Assistant (Level-06) | • General / EWS: 21 years – 30 years • OBC-NCL: 21 years – 33 years • SC / ST: 21 years – 35 years • PwBD: +10 years relaxation (as per rules) • Ex-Servicemen: As per Govt. rules |
| Laboratory Assistant (Level-05) | • General / EWS: 18 – 27 years • OBC-NCL: 18 – 30 years • SC / ST: 18 – 32 years • PwBD: +10 years relaxation (extra, as per rules) • Govt. Servants: Up to 40 years max* • Ex-Servicemen: As per Govt. rules |
| Total Vacant Posts – 30 |
| Post Name | Pay Level | Total | UR | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Scientific Officer – Forensic Psychology | Level-10 | 01 | 01 | – | – | – | – |
| Senior Scientific Officer – Happiness & Wellbeing | Level-10 | 01 | 01 | – | – | – | – |
| Junior Scientific Officer – Happiness & Wellbeing | Level-07 | 01 | 01 | – | – | – | – |
| Junior Scientific Officer – Multimedia Forensics | Level-07 | 01 | 01 | – | – | – | – |
| Junior Scientific Officer – DNA Forensics | Level-07 | 01 | 01 | – | – | – | – |
| Senior Scientific Assistant – Multimedia Forensics | Level-06 | 01 | 01 | – | – | – | – |
| Laboratory Assistant | Level-05 | 24 | 12 | 02 | 06 | 03 | 01 |
| Educational Qualification (As on 18-01-2026) |
| Name of Post | Eligibility |
| Senior Scientific Officer | • Ph.D. Degree in relevant discipline (Forensic Psychology / Psychology / Criminology / Neuropsychology / Clinical Psychology / Investigative Psychology OR any discipline of Psychology) OR • Master’s Degree as above (Forensic / Clinical / Investigative Psychology etc.) • Experience: – Ph.D. holders → Minimum 2 Years Experience – Master’s Degree holders → Minimum 5 Years Experience in analysis / research in Govt. or recognized forensic / lab / research institute |
| Junior Scientific Officer (Centre for Happiness and Wellbeing) | • Master’s Degree in: Psychology / Criminology / Neuropsychology / Forensic Psychology / Clinical Psychology / Investigative Psychology OR • Master’s Degree in Forensic Science with specialization in Psychology / Criminology • Experience: – Minimum 3 Years Experience in analysis / research in Govt. or recognized lab/institute – Ph.D. full-time candidates → 3 Years experience counted (considered as equivalent) • Max Age: 35 Years |
| Junior Scientific Officer (Multimedia Forensics) | Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Technology in: Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) OR Electronics & Communication (ECE) OR Information Technology OR Electronics OR Electrical & Electronics (EEE) OR CSE (Cyber Security) OR Master’s Degree in: Computer Science / IT / Electronics / Physics / Forensic Science (Specialization: Cyber Forensics, Digital Forensics, ICT, AI, Data Science, Cyber Security Mgmt.) Experience: – Minimum 3 Years Experience in relevant field (Govt./Lab/Research/Industry) – Ph.D. full-time → considered as 3 Years experience |
| Junior Scientific Officer (DNA Forensics) | • Master’s Degree in: Zoology / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Genetics / Human Genetics / Molecular Biology / Life Sciences / Biological Sciences / Forensic Biotechnology / Forensic Science (Specialization: Forensic Biology / Biotechnology) OR • B.Tech / BE in Biotechnology • Experience: – Minimum 3 Years Experience in analytical / research work – Ph.D. full-time → treated as 3 Years experience |
| Senior Scientific Assistant (Multimedia Forensics) | • Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Technology in: Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) OR ECE / IT / Electronics / EEE / CSE (Cyber Security) OR • Master’s Degree in: Computer Science / IT / Electronics / Physics / Forensic Science (Specialization: Cyber / Digital Forensics, ICT, Multimedia Forensics, AI, Data Science) • Experience: Not mandatory |
| Laboratory Assistant | • Bachelor’s Degree In: Physics / Mathematics / Botany / Zoology / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Anthropology / Genetics / Chemistry / Biochemistry / Pharmacology / Pharmacy / Forensic Science / Criminology • Experience: Not mandatory |
| Required Docs to ‘Fill Your Forms‘ |
| Documents List | • Aadhar Card • Mobile Number • Email ID • Photo (20–50 KB) • Signature (10–50 KB) • Thumb Impression (10–50 KB) • 10th Certificate (DOB) • 12th Marksheet • Graduation Certificate • Caste Certificate (if applicable) • Domicile (if applicable) • PwD Certificate (if applicable) |
| Don’t Forget to See (Help Yourself) | |
| Special Comment | |
| Photo: | • Recent colour photograph with white background • Face clearly visible – minimum 60% area • No sunglasses / cap / mask allowed • File Size: 20 KB – 50 KB (JPG only) • Will be printed on Admit Card – must match candidate identity |
| Signature: | • Signature must be done on plain white paper • Ink colour: Black or Blue only • File Size: 10 KB – 50 KB (JPG only) • Signature must not be in CAPITAL letters • Must match original sign – will be verified at DV/Joining |
| Salary (Basic pay / Pay scale / Compensation / Emoluments) | |
| Post | Scale of Pay |
| Senior Scientific Officer | Pay Level-10 (7th CPC) |
| Junior Scientific Officer | Pay Level-07 (7th CPC) |
| Senior Scientific Assistant | Pay Level-06 (7th CPC) |
| Laboratory Assistant | Pay Level-05 (7th CPC) |
| Structure of Examination | |
| Selection Procedure | |
| • Senior Scientific Officer – Interview Based Selection • Junior Scientific Officer – Written Test (Selection on merit of marks) • Senior Scientific Assistant – Written Test (Selection on merit of marks) • Laboratory Assistant – Written Test (Selection on merit of marks) | |
| Steps to Apply the Form | |
| • Open official website www.nfsu.ac.in • Click Career → Regular Recruitment • Open Online Samarth Portal • Register using Email & Mobile • Fill Application Form • Upload Docs, Photo, Sign • Pay Fee (if applicable) • Final Submit & Download Form |
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