UPSSSC FSL Recruitment 2026: Applications have started for recruitment to bumper posts in Forensic Science Lab..

UPSSSC FSL Recruitment 2026: Candidates holding degrees in the fields of science and technology have a golden opportunity to secure a government job at the Forensic Science Laboratory in Uttar Pradesh. The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow, has issued a recruitment notification for the 'Forensic Science Laboratory' (FSL) department. 

A total of 208 vacancies will be filled through this recruitment drive. Notably, candidates who have qualified for the UPSSSC PET 2025 exam are eligible to apply for these positions. The application process began on July 27. Interested and eligible candidates can apply via the Commission's official website, upsssc.gov.in, until August 17, 2026.

Important Dates

According to the schedule released by UPSSSC, the online application process for this recruitment begins on July 27, 2026.

Last date for online application: August 17, 2026

Last date for application fee payment: August 17, 2026

Last date for application modification: August 24, 2026

Details of Posts and Salary

This recruitment process involves appointments in two distinct categories at the Forensic Science Laboratory, Lucknow:

Scientific Assistant: A total of 147 posts are reserved for this category. Candidates selected for this position will receive an attractive salary under Pay Level-6 (₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400).

Laboratory Assistant: Recruitment will be conducted for a total of 61 posts in this category. Selected candidates will receive remuneration in accordance with Pay Level-4 (₹25,500 to ₹81,100).

Who can apply? The Commission has laid down certain mandatory conditions for appearing in this examination:

PET 2025 Scorecard: Candidates must have appeared for the 'UPSSSC PET-2025' and possess a valid scorecard, as shortlisting for the main examination will be based solely on PET scores.

Educational Qualification: Depending on the specific post and subject, candidates must hold a B.Sc. degree in Physics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences (Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology, etc.), or Forensic Science. Additionally, for posts related to computer subjects, candidates with a B.Sc. in Computer Science, B.Tech, or an 'A' Level Diploma from NIELIT are also eligible.

Age Limit and Application Fee

Age Limit: Candidates must be between 21 and 40 years of age as of July 1, 2026. Candidates belonging to reserved categories in Uttar Pradesh (SC/ST/OBC, etc.) will be granted a relaxation of up to 5 years in the upper age limit, in accordance with state government rules.

Application Fee: The application processing fee is set at ₹25 for candidates across all categories (General, OBC, EWS, SC, ST, and Persons with Disabilities).

Selection Process

Candidates will be selected based on a main written examination. The main examination will carry 100 marks and will include questions related to Forensic Science and allied subjects, Computer Technology, and General Knowledge of Uttar Pradesh.

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