Overview of NFSU Recruitment 2026

NFSU jobs 2026

Sarkari Naukri Result

Post Details

• Recruitment Body: National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), under Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
• Post Name: Scientific / Technical Positions.
• Total Vacancies: 32 (Technical posts including Laboratory Assistant).
• Mode of Application: Online via Samarth Portal.
• Job Location: Various campuses (e.g., Gandhinagar, Delhi, Goa etc.).
• Salary: Pay Levels 5 to 12 as per 7th CPC (approx ₹29,200 to ₹2,09,200 +).
• Last Date: March 23, 2026 (11:59 PM IST).

Post Breakdown

• Deputy Director – Cyber Security/Cyber Defence: UR-1
• Deputy Director – Forensic Psychology: UR-1
• Assistant Director – NDPS: UR-1
• Senior Scientific Officer – Cyber Security/Cyber Defence: UR-1
• Senior Scientific Officer – NDPS: UR-1
• Junior Scientific Officer – Ballistics: UR-1
• Junior Scientific Officer – Forensic Accounting: UR-1
• Laboratory Assistant: ST-2, SC-4, OBC-NCL-6, EWS-2, UR-10 (Total 24)

Job Responsibilities

• Deputy Director – Cyber Security/Cyber Defence: Lead cybersecurity projects, policy, and responses.
• Deputy Director – Forensic Psychology: Oversee forensic psychology research and analysis.
• Assistant Director – NDPS: Manage narcotics drug and psychoactive substance analysis divisions.
• Senior Scientific Officer – Cyber Security/Cyber Defence: Conduct advanced cyber defence research, analysis.
• Senior Scientific Officer – NDPS: Supervise NDPS forensic examinations and processes.
• Junior Scientific Officer – Ballistics: Perform ballistics and forensic physics analyses.
• Junior Scientific Officer – Forensic Accounting: Handle forensic accounting audits and investigations.
• Laboratory Assistant: Support lab operations, sample processing, equipment handling.

Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: February 23, 2026.
• Application Starting Date: February 23, 2026.
• Application Closing Date: March 23, 2026.
• Exam Date: Not specified / To be notified.

Eligibility Criteria for NFSU Technical and Non Academic Recruitment 2026

Candidates must possess relevant educational qualifications and meet age limits to be eligible for the National Forensic Sciences University job notification 2026

Educational Qualification

• Deputy Directors (both): Ph.D. or Master’s or B.E./B.Tech with long experience (7–12 yrs) in relevant field.
• Assistant Director – NDPS: Ph.D. or Master’s in forensic science/chemistry + experience.
• Senior Scientific Officers: Ph.D./Master’s/B.E. + experience in related scientific area.
• Junior Scientific Officers: Master’s degree + 3 yrs experience in specialized field.
• Laboratory Assistant: Bachelor’s degree in science/forensics/related subjects.

Age limit

• Minimum age: 18 yrs (for Laboratory Assistant).
• Maximum age: Varies by post (e.g., 50 yrs for Deputy Director; 45 yrs for Assistant Director; 40 yrs for Senior Scientific; 35 yrs for Junior Scientific).
• Age Relaxation: SC – 5, OBC – 3 (standard GOI norms), PwBD – 10 (as per govt rules). Exact not in PDF but usual practice.

Application Fee

• General/OBC/EWS: ₹500 + GST & charges.
• SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Exempted.

Nationality

• Must be an Indian citizen

Also Check-

• Candidates with Diploma or technical qualifications can check our Technical Govt Jobs 2026 section to apply for similar roles like NFSU Laboratory Assistant.

Salary and Benefits of Forensic University Jobs

Under the recruitment of the NFSU Vacancy 2026, selected candidates will receive a good amount of salary. There are other allowances and benefits as per the official notification. Along with a steady income, these jobs also offer long-term stability, career growth, and social respect. Here are the Salary & Benefits:

• Pay Levels 12–5 as per 7th CPC pay matrix.
• DA, HRA, TA, Pension and other Govt benefits. (Standard for Central Govt posts)

Document Required for NFSU Samarth Portal Apply Online

• Identity proof (Aadhaar/PAN)
• Educational certificates
• Experience certificates
• Category/PwBD certificate (if applicable)
• Photo & signature
  (Standard requirements — PDF refers to details on website.)

Selection Process of National Forensic Sciences University job notification 2026

As per the NFSU Technical and Non Academic Recruitment 2026, candidates will be selected through a simple and transparent process. Interested candidates must understand the entire process for better preparation. The selection system is fully based on performance. Let’s check the step-by-step process for selection:

• Online application
• Screening / shortlisting by eligibility
• Written Test and/or Skill Test/Interview (based on post)
• Document verification
  (Selection details for non-academic separately.)

How To Apply for NFSU Technical and Non Academic Recruitment 2026

Through the NFSU Samarth Portal Apply Online, the application process is completely online. Aspirants should carefully understand the entire registration process so that they make no mistakes while applying for the job. Candidates have to fill out the form on the official website. They need to upload their documents and pay the application fee before the last date. Let’s check the steps:

• Visit official Samarth portal (via govt recruitment portal).
• Register/Login.
• Fill post-specific form.
• Upload documents & pay fee.
• Submit & take print of acknowledgment.

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