NFSU Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 31 Scientific, Technical & Lab Assistant Posts

📅 Posted: 23/02/2026 📝 Updated: 23/02/2026

Total Vacancy 31

Salary Level-5 to Level-12 (₹29,200 - ₹2,09,200) [Approx. ₹45k - ₹1.2L/Month]

Location All India

Last Date 23/03/2026

Short Information: National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), an Institution of National Importance under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has officially released the recruitment notification for 31 Scientific and Technical positions including Deputy Director, Assistant Director, Scientific Officers, and Laboratory Assistant. This is a great opportunity for candidates with Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degrees in relevant fields. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 23 February 2026 to 23 March 2026 through the official NFSU Samarth portal.

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Important Dates

Notification Released	23/02/2026
Application Begin	23/02/2026 (12:00 PM)
Last Date to Apply	23/03/2026 (Till 11:59 PM)
Pay Exam Fee Last Date	23/03/2026
Exam/Interview Date	To be notified

Application Fee

Gen / OBC / EWS	₹500 + GST & Transaction Charges
SC / ST / PwBD / Women	₹0

Payment: Online (Net Banking/Debit/Credit Card/UPI)

Vacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: 18-27 Yrs (Lab Asst) | Max 35 Yrs (JSO) | Max 40 Yrs (SSO) | Max 45/50 Yrs (Directors)

(SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen: As per Govt of India Rules, Govt Servants: Relaxable up to 40 Years (for certain posts))

Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility
Deputy Director (Cyber/Psychology)	02	Ph.D. with 7 Years Exp OR Master's/B.Tech with 10-12 Years relevant experience. Max Age: 50 Yrs.
Assistant Director (NDPS)	01	Ph.D. with 4 Years Exp OR Master's in Forensic Science/Chemistry with 7 Years Exp. Max Age: 45 Yrs.
Senior Scientific Officer (Cyber/NDPS)	02	Ph.D. with 2 Years Exp OR Master's/B.Tech with 5-7 Years relevant experience. Max Age: 40 Yrs.
Junior Scientific Officer (Ballistics/Accounting)	02	Master's Degree / CA / ICWA in relevant discipline with 3 Years Experience. Max Age: 35 Yrs.
Laboratory Assistant	24	Bachelor's Degree in Science/Forensic Science/Criminology or relevant subjects. Age: 18-27 Yrs.
Total Vacancy	31

Post & Category Wise Vacancy Details

Post Name	UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS	Total
Deputy Director (Cyber Security)	1	0	0	0	0	1
Deputy Director (Forensic Psych)	1	0	0	0	0	1
Assistant Director (NDPS)	1	0	0	0	0	1
Senior Scientific Officer (Cyber)	1	0	0	0	0	1
Senior Scientific Officer (NDPS)	1	0	0	0	0	1
Junior Scientific Officer (Ballistics)	1	0	0	0	0	1
Junior Scientific Officer (Accounting)	1	0	0	0	0	1
Laboratory Assistant	10	6	4	2	2	24
Total	17	6	4	2	2	31

Eligibility Criteria

Experience Cut-off: The experience required for the posts shall be reckoned only from the date of acquiring the essential qualification.
Cut-off Date: The date for determining eligibility, age, and qualifications will be the closing date of the online application (23/03/2026).
Important Note: Candidates who have already applied for the post of 'Laboratory Assistant' against Advt No: NFSU/TECHNICAL POSTS/10/2025 Dated: 18.12.2025, need not apply again.

Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name	Salary Level
Deputy Director	Pay Level-12 [Approx. ₹1.2L - ₹1.3L/Month]
Assistant Director	Pay Level-11 [Approx. ₹1L - ₹1.1L/Month]
Senior Scientific Officer	Pay Level-10 [Approx. ₹90k - ₹95k/Month]
Junior Scientific Officer	Pay Level-7 [Approx. ₹65k - ₹70k/Month]
Laboratory Assistant	Pay Level-5 (₹29,200 - ₹92,300) [Approx. ₹45k/Month]

Selection Process Steps

Screening Test / Written Test (For JSO and Lab Assistant)
Personal Interview (For Director & Senior Scientific Officer Posts)
Skill Test (if applicable)
Document Verification

Detailed Exam Pattern

Selection Overview

Higher Posts (Sr. No. 1 to 5): Selection will be on the basis of overall record and performance in the interview.
Lower Posts (Sr. No. 6 to 8): Selection will be on the basis of merit of marks obtained in the Written Test and/or Skill Test.
Shortlisting: The University reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates called for Interview/Written Test based on higher qualifications/experience or by conducting a screening test.
Probation: Appointed candidates will be on a probation period of Two Years as per University norms.

Job Locations (Transferable)

Selected candidates may be posted at any of the NFSU Campuses: Gandhinagar, Delhi, Goa, Agartala, Bhopal, Dharwad, Guwahati, Bhubaneswar, Raipur, Nagpur, Chennai, Jaipur, Pune, or Imphal.

Subject-wise Syllabus Topics

The detailed syllabus for the Written Test / Skill Test (applicable for JSO and Laboratory Assistant) will be published separately on the official NFSU website.

📚 Expected Topics (Based on Post Level)

General Aptitude & Reasoning
Domain Specific Knowledge (Forensic Science, Physics, Chemistry, Cyber Security, etc.)
Computer Proficiency

How to Apply

Visit the official NFSU Careers page or directly go to the Samarth Portal: nfsunt.samarth.edu.in.
Register with a valid Email ID and Mobile Number.
Fill out the application form with all required personal, educational, and experience details.
Upload scanned photograph, signature, and relevant category/qualification certificates.
Pay the application fee online (₹500 + GST for Gen/OBC/EWS).
Submit the form before the deadline (23/03/2026) and keep a printout for future reference.
Note: Candidates applying for multiple posts must submit separate applications and fees.

No Objection Certificate

Candidates already in Government / PSU / University service must submit an NOC and Vigilance Clearance Certificate from their current employer at the time of Document Verification / Interview.

Important Official Links

Apply Online	Click Here ↗
Download Notification Advt No: NFSU/TECHNICAL POSTS/01/2026	Click Here ↗
Official Website	Click Here ↗

⚠️ Disclaimer Information provided here is for quick reference. Verify all details on the official website before taking action.

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📌 Quick Overview

🚀 Recruitment Overview

Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization	NFSU
Post Name	Scientific Officer, Director & Laboratory Assistant
Total Vacancy	31
Salary	Level-5 to Level-12 (₹29,200 - ₹2,09,200) [Approx. ₹45k - ₹1.2L/Month]
Job Location	All India
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date	23/03/2026
Official Website	Visit Website ↗

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the in-hand salary for NFSU Laboratory Assistant? ▼

Ans: The Laboratory Assistant post falls under Pay Level-5 (₹29,200 - ₹92,300). After adding allowances like DA, HRA, and Medical, the starting in-hand salary is approximately ₹45,000 to ₹50,000 per month.

Q.2 What is the age limit for NFSU Laboratory Assistant? ▼

Ans: The age limit for the Laboratory Assistant post is 18 to 27 years as on 23 March 2026.

Q.3 Is there any application fee for Female candidates? ▼

Ans: No, Women candidates of all categories, along with SC, ST, and PwBD candidates, are exempted from paying the application fee.

Q.4 What is the selection process for Junior Scientific Officer? ▼

Ans: The selection for Junior Scientific Officer (JSO) and Laboratory Assistant will be based on the merit of marks obtained in the Written Test and/or Skill Test.

Q.5 What is the last date to apply online? ▼

Ans: The last date to submit the online application form is 23 March 2026 (Till 11:59 PM).

Q.6 I applied for Laboratory Assistant in 2025. Do I need to apply again? ▼

Ans: No, candidates who have already applied for the post of 'Laboratory Assistant' against Advt No: NFSU/TECHNICAL POSTS/10/2025 Dated: 18.12.2025, do not need to apply again.