RPSC Recruitment 2026: Director, Scientific Officer Vacancies in Forensic Department

The Rajasthan Public Service Commission, Ajmer invites online applications from eligible candidates for the recruitment of Assistant Director (DNA Section) and Senior Scientific Officer positions for the State Forensic Science Laboratory, Jaipur, Rajasthan under the Rajasthan Forensic Science Service Rules, 1979.

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Name of the Post and Number of Vacancies Advertised:

Assistant Director (DNA Section): 08 Vacancies
Senior Scientific Officer: 20 Vacancies

Important Dates:
Commencement of Online Application: 29-12-2025
Last Date of Online Application: 27-01-2026

Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must possess a M.Sc. degree with at least IInd Division in the relevant discipline from a University established by law in India, or M.Sc. with at least IInd Division in the relevant discipline from a University established by law in India.
And
(b) Certificate/ Diploma or Degree from a University established by law in India or an institution recognized by the Government, or 'O' level or higher level Certificate Course by NIELIT (erstwhile DOEACC Society), New Delhi,
And
(c) Two years' working experience in the field of Forensic DNA in a F.S.L. of a State or Central Government or similar experience in public undertaking or corporation.

Age Limit: Candidates must have attained the minimum age of 21 years and must not have crossed the maximum age of 40 years as on 01-01-2027. However, relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable as per government directives.

Selection Process: Candidates will be selected through a written examination. If necessary, the Commission may employ calling/ moderation/ normalization methods in evaluating answer sheets/ answer books.

Pay Scale: Pay Level 16 for Assistant Director posts
Pay Level 15 for Senior Scientific Officer posts

Application Fee: Rs. 600/- for General (Unreserved)/ Creamy Layer of Backward Class/ Creamy Layer of Most Backward Class Candidates
Rs. 400/- for Reserved Category (SC/ ST/ Disabled/ Backward Class - Non-Creamy Layer/ Very Backward Class - Non-Creamy Layer/ EWS/ Sahriya Area) Candidates.
Candidates are suggested to pay the application fee online.

Application Mode: Online

How to Apply: Candidates are suggested to apply online through the official website of Rajasthan Public Service Commission at https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in/

For complete details on this recruitment, please go through the official recruitment page of Rajasthan Public Service Commission at https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in/Advertisements/