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National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU)

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• Senior Scientific Officer (both Centres): Not more than 40 years of age; Ph.D. in relevant discipline OR Master’s degree in Forensic Psychology/Psychology/Criminology/Neuropsychology/Clinical/Investigative Psychology or other Psychology discipline; Ph.D. holders need minimum 2 years’ experience, Master’s degree holders need minimum 5 years’ analysis/research experience in eligible government/research/forensic/industry organizations; desirable experience in polygraph, BEOS, SDS, Eye Detect & LVA.
• Junior Scientific Officer (Centre for Happiness and Wellbeing): Not more than 35 years; Master’s in Psychology/Criminology/Neuropsychology/Forensic/Clinical/Investigative Psychology or any Psychology/Forensic Psychology discipline or Master’s in Forensic Science with specialization in Psychology/Criminology; 3 years’ analysis/research experience in relevant fields in government/research/forensic labs or industry; Ph.D. full-time counts as max 3 years’ research experience; desirable Ph.D. and experience in polygraph, BEOS, SDS, Eye Detect & LVA.
• Junior Scientific Officer (Multimedia Forensics): Not more than 35 years; BE/B.Tech in CSE/ECE/IT/Electronics/EEE/Computer Science & Engineering (Cyber Security) OR Master’s in Computer Science/IT/Electronics/Physics/Forensic Science (with physical sciences)/Cyber Forensics/Digital Forensics/Information Security/Cyber Security/Multimedia Forensics/ICT/AI/Data Science/Cyber Security Management; 3 years’ analysis/research experience in relevant field in forensic labs/recognised institutes/industry; Ph.D. full-time counts as max 3 years’ research; desirable Ph.D., familiarity with forensic audio-video tools and FSL experience.
• Junior Scientific Officer (DNA Forensics): Not more than 35 years; Master’s in Zoology/Microbiology/Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Genetics/Human Genetics/Molecular Biology/Life/Biological Sciences/Forensic Biotechnology/Forensic Science (Biology/Biotechnology) OR BE/B.Tech in Biotechnology; 3 years’ analytical/research experience in relevant field in government/recognised labs/research institutes/industry; Ph.D. full-time counts as max 3 years’ research; desirable Ph.D., knowledge of forensic DNA technology and FSL experience.
• Senior Scientific Assistant (Multimedia Forensics): Not more than 30 years; BE/B.Tech in CSE/ECE/IT/Electronics/EEE/Computer Science & Engineering (Cyber Security) OR same set of relevant Master’s degrees as JSO (Multimedia Forensics) with Forensic Science (physical sciences) eligibility; desirable experience with forensic audio-video tools and FSL work.
• Laboratory Assistant: Age between 18 and 27 years (relaxable for Govt. servants up to 40 years); Bachelor’s Degree in any one of Physics, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Physical Anthropology, Genetics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Forensic Science or Criminology from a recognised University/Institute.

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• The date for determining eligibility including age shall be the prescribed closing date for submission of online application i.e. 18/01/2026.
• Upper age: 40 years for Senior Scientific Officer; 35 years for all Junior Scientific Officer posts; 30 years for Senior Scientific Assistant; 18–27 years for Laboratory Assistant with relaxation for Government servants up to 40 years.
• Upper age limit relaxable for SC/ST/OBC/Disabled/Ex-servicemen as per Government of India rules; current employees of Central/State/UT Government/University/Board/Corporation are exempt from the specified upper age limit for some posts as mentioned.

Minimum Age:
Maximum Age: Up to 40 years (Senior Scientific Officer), 35 years (Junior Scientific Officer), 30 years (Senior Scientific Assistant), and 27 years (Laboratory Assistant), with relaxations as per GoI norms.

• Gen/EWS/OBC category applicants: Rs. 500/- plus GST and applicable transaction charges; application fee is non-refundable.
• SC/ST, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) and Women candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.
• Separate online applications with separate fees must be submitted for each post applied.

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• Selection for Senior Scientific Officer posts (Sr. No. 1 and 2) will be based on overall record and performance in interview; University may conduct a screening test and/or apply higher qualification/experience norms to shortlist candidates.
• Selection for Junior Scientific Officer, Senior Scientific Assistant and Laboratory Assistant posts (Sr. No. 3 to 7) will be based on merit of marks obtained in written test; University may conduct a screening test and/or shortlist based on experience.
• Call letters for screening test/written test/interview will be sent only to shortlisted candidates via email/Samarth portal; interviews will be conducted only in physical mode.
• Reservation for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD will be as per Government of India norms, including latest requirements for OBC-NCL (non-creamy layer) and EWS certificates issued on/after 01-04-2025.

• Interested and eligible candidates must submit applications using the online Samarth portal accessible via NFSU website’s Career > Regular Recruitment section.
• Candidates applying for more than one post must submit separate online applications and pay the application fee separately for each post (if applicable).
• Before applying, candidates should carefully read “Details of Minimum Qualification and Experience” and “Instructions to the Candidates” sections in the advertisement.
• At interview/document verification, candidates must produce all original documents related to educational qualifications, category, experience and other essential requirements, along with self-attested copies.
• Candidates already in service must submit No Objection Certificate and Vigilance Clearance from their employer at the time of interview/document verification as per rules.
• For any queries, applicants may contact via email at ; online application link (Samarth) is https://nfsunt.samarth.edu.in.

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• Senior Scientific Officer posts are in Pay Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix with corresponding monthly pay and allowances as per NFSU/GoI rules.
• Junior Scientific Officer posts are in Pay Level 7; Senior Scientific Assistant in Pay Level 6; Laboratory Assistant in Pay Level 5, all with pay and allowances as applicable to NFSU technical staff.
• All posts are regular direct recruitment positions with probation and service conditions as per University norms.

Start Date:
Last Date: 18/01/2026 (Samarth portal closes at 11:59 PM IST)