Forensic Science Recruitment 2025: The Assam Public Service Commission has announced an exciting opportunity for aspiring forensic scientists! The Directorate of Forensic Science, Assam is looking to fill 6 Scientific Officer positions. If you are passionate about forensic science and meet the eligibility criteria, this could be your chance to make a significant impact in the field.
Last Date to Apply: 16th February 2025
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Overview of Forensic Science Recruitment 2025
Position Details
| Position | No. of Posts | Scale of Pay | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific Officer (Drugs & Narcotics Division) | 3 | Rs. 30,000/- to Rs. 1,10,000/- GP: Rs. 12,700/- Pay Band – 4 | Guwahati, Assam |
| Scientific Officer (Regional Forensic Science Laboratories) | 3 | Rs. 30,000/- to Rs. 1,10,000/- GP: Rs. 12,700/- Pay Band – 4 | Silchar, Tezpur, Bongaigaon, Dibrugarh, Jorhat |
Educational Qualifications
1. Scientific Officer for Directorate of Forensic Science, Guwahati
- Drugs & Narcotics Division: M.Sc. in Chemistry or M.Sc. in Forensic Science with specialization in the concerned subject.
- Toxicology Division: M.Sc. in Chemistry or M.Sc. in Forensic Science with specialization in the concerned subject.
- Biology Division: M.Sc. in Botany, Zoology, Anthropology (Physical), Biotechnology, or Forensic Science with specialization in the concerned subject.
2. Scientific Officer for Regional Forensic Science Laboratories
- Biology Division: M.Sc. in Botany, Zoology, Anthropology (Physical), Biotechnology, or Forensic Science with specialization in the concerned subject.
- Instrumentation Division: M.Sc. in Physics with Electronics, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Forensic Science with specialization in the concerned subject.
- Drugs and Narcotics Division: M.Sc. in Chemistry or M.Sc. in Forensic Science with specialization in the concerned subject.
Eligibility Criteria
- Citizenship: Must be an Indian Citizen as defined in Articles 5 to 8 of the Constitution of India and a Permanent Resident of Assam.
- Domicile: Candidates must upload a copy of a valid Permanent Resident Certificate or Employment Exchange Registration Certificate as proof of residency.
- Age Limit: Candidates should be between 21 to 38 years of age as of 01-01-2025.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC/MOBC | 3 years |
| PWD | 10 years |
- Small Family Norms: Candidates must submit a declaration regarding “The Small Family Norms” in Form-A at the time of application.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee (in Rs.) |
|---|---|
| General | Rs. 297.20 |
| OBC/MOBC | Rs. 197.20 |
| SC/ST/BPL/PwBD | Rs. 47.20 |
How to Apply for Forensic Science Recruitment
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps:
- Scroll down to the Important Web-Links section.
- Click on the “Online Application Form” and complete the registration process by selecting “New Registration.”
- Log in using the “Online Application Form” link.
- Fill in all personal and educational details and upload the necessary documents.
- Submit the online form.
- Don’t forget to print a copy of the application form for your records.
Important Dates
- Starting Date of Application Submission: 17th January 2025
- Last Date of Application Submission: 16th February 2025
Important Web-Links
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| Advertisement Details | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
Q1: What is the starting date to apply online for Forensic Science Recruitment?
A1: The starting date to apply online is 17th January 2025.
Q2: What is the last date to apply online for Forensic Science Recruitment?
A2: The last date to apply online is 16th February 2025.
Q3: How many posts are vacant under Forensic Science Recruitment?
A3: There are 6 vacant posts under Forensic Science Recruitment.