Overview
the national forensic sciences university (nfsu) has released a recruitment notification for scientific and technical positions, including pharmacy (b.pharm), biotech, and forensic science graduates. Vacancies include roles such as laboratory assistant and junior scientific officer, to be filled via direct recruitment.
eligibility and qualifications
* laboratory assistant
o bachelor’s degree in pharmacy (b.pharm) or forensic science, chemistry, physics, mathematics, botany, zoology, microbiology, or biotechnology from a recognized university.
o age: 18 – 27 years
* junior scientific officer (dna forensics)
o master’s degree in zoology, microbiology, biotech, biochemistry, forensic biotechnology, or forensic science (with specialization in biology/biotech).
o experience: 3 years in analytical methods/research
o age: max 35 years
* senior scientific officer (forensic roles)
o ph.d. in relevant discipline with 2 years experience or master’s degree with 5 years experience in the relevant field
o age: max 40 years
vacancies and pay levels
* laboratory assistant — 24 posts — pay level 5 (7th cpc) with distribution across categories
* junior scientific officer (dna forensics) — 1 post — pay level 7
* senior scientific officer (forensic/multimedia/other) — 1 post — pay level 10 or 6 as applicable
selection process
* laboratory assistant & junior scientific officer: selection based on merit of marks in written test
* senior scientific officer: selection based on overall record and performance in interview
* shortlisting may be done based on experience or screening tests if the number of applicants is high
* probation: selected candidates on probation for two years
how to apply
* apply online through the samarth portal
* for multiple posts, submit separate applications and pay separate fees
* ensure scanned copies of degree, experience certificates, and category certificates are available
* take a printout of the submitted application for future reference
* eligibility date: 18 january 2026
important dates
date of official advertisement: 18 december 2025
online application start: 18 december 2025 (12:00 pm)
last date to apply online: 18 january 2026 (11:59 pm)
last date for fee payment: 18 january 2026
note
candidates are advised to read the full official notification to understand the specific requirements for each forensic specialization.
source: nfsu recruitment 2025 for pharmacy & forensic vacancies
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