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Recruitment Notification – Junior Scientific Officer (Toxicology)-Apply before 18th July 2025

Government of India
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Website Directorate of Forensic Science Services

Position Title: Junior Scientific Officer (Toxicology)

Vacancy No.: 25060832228
Organization: Central Forensic Science Laboratories (CFSLs)
Department: Directorate of Forensic Science Services
Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
Category: Group ‘B’ Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
Job Type: Permanent

Pay Scale and Benefits

  • Pay Level: Level-7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) as per CCS (RP) Rules, 2016

  • Initial Emoluments: ₹44,900 + DA (excluding T.A. & HRA)

  • Probation Period: 2 years

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines:

  • Chemistry

  • Biochemistry

  • Pharmacology

  • Pharmacy

  • Forensic Science (with Chemistry as a subject in all 3 years of B.Sc.)
    OR
    Associateship diploma of the Institution of Chemist by examination.*

*Applicable only for departmental scientists on the date of notification of the amended recruitment rules.

Experience

Minimum 3 years of experience in research/analytical work in toxicology within:

  • Central or State Government organizations

  • Recognized institutes or universities

  • Forensic science laboratories

Desirable: Prior work experience in forensic science laboratories.

Age Limit

  • General: Not exceeding 30 years

  • PwBD: Up to 40 years

  • Govt. Employees: Relaxation up to 5 years (as per rules)

  • Others: As per UPSC norms (refer detailed advertisement)

Job Responsibilities

  • Examination of crime case samples

  • Court evidence presentations

  • Crime scene investigations

  • Supervising junior scientific staff

  • Conducting R&D in forensic toxicology

  • Training law enforcement and forensic trainees

Job Location

Headquarters in New Delhi with postings at CFSLs in:
Chandigarh, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Kamrup (Assam), Pune & Bhopal

Posting may involve transfers across India.

Other Conditions

  • Suitable for candidates with disabilities: Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims (subject to functional suitability)

  • 1 Post Reserved for PwBDs (LV, HH, BL, OL, OA, OLA, LC, DW, AAV, SD, SI) (Backlog Vacancy)

Application Details

Application Fee

  • General/OBC/EWS (Male): ₹25/-

  • SC/ST/PwBD/Women (All categories): Exempted

  • Payment through: SBI cash, Net Banking, Credit/Debit/UPI

No refund under any circumstances.

How to Apply

Apply only via UPSC ORA portal: https://upsconline.gov.in/ora/

  • Closing Date for Online Application: 17th July 2025 (11:59 PM)

  • Last Date for Printing Application: 18th July 2025 (11:59 PM)

Selection Process

  • Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview

  • No TA/DA for attending the interview

  • Contribution to travel fare (2nd class rail) for interview as per UPSC guidelines

  • Selection does not guarantee appointment; final orders will be issued by the Government

General Instructions

  • Current Government employees must inform their Head of Office before applying

  • Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidate

  • UPSC reserves the right to fix qualifying marks and shortlist candidates

  • Health, character, and eligibility verification will be done before final appointment

Contact & Clarification

For further updates, regularly visit: https://upsconline.gov.in/ora/
No interim correspondence regarding application status or result will be entertained.

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