National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), an Institution of National Importance under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, is recruiting for scientific/technical and non-academic roles through direct recruitment.
NFSU Recruitment 2026: 82 Technical & Non-Academic Posts
Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies: 82 posts across two categories.
- Deputy Director – Cyber Security/Cyber Defence: 1 post
- Deputy Director – Forensic Psychology: 1 post
- Assistant Director – NDPS: 1 post
- Senior Scientific Officer – Cyber Security/Cyber Defence: 1 post
- Senior Scientific Officer – NDPS: 1 post
- Junior Scientific Officer – Ballistics: 1 post
- Junior Scientific Officer – Forensic Accounting: 1 post
- Laboratory Assistant: 24 posts
- Section Officer: 12 posts
- Deputy Section Officer: 14 posts
- Assistant: 25 posts
PwBD reservations apply as per government norms.
Age and Education Qualification
Educational Qualification: Varies by post, ranging from Bachelor’s to PhD in relevant disciplines like Forensic Science, Cyber Security, Psychology, Chemistry, Accounting, or general disciplines for non-academic roles. Specific experience is required for most positions.
Age Limit: Varies by post:
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- Deputy Director: Not more than 50 years
- Assistant Director: Not more than 45 years
- Senior Scientific Officer: Not more than 40 years
- Junior Scientific Officer: Not more than 35-40 years
- Laboratory Assistant: 18-27 years
- Section Officer/Deputy Section Officer: 21-40 years
- Assistant: 21-35 years
Age relaxation is provided for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-servicemen/Government servants as per rules.
Salary Details
Salary is based on Pay Levels as per the 7th Central Pay Commission:
- Pay Level 12: For Deputy Director posts
- Pay Level 11: For Assistant Director post
- Pay Level 10: For Senior Scientific Officer posts
- Pay Level 8, 7, 5, 2: For other posts
Selected candidates will be on a probation period of 2 years.
Application Fees
Application Fee: ₹500 + GST for General, EWS, and OBC category candidates. The fee is exempted for SC, ST, PwBD, and Women candidates.
How to Apply
- Visit the official NFSU Samarth Portal at https://nfsunt.samarth.edu.in.
- Complete the registration process on the portal.
- Log in using your credentials and select the relevant advertisement (Technical or Non-Academic) and the specific post you wish to apply for.
- Carefully fill out the online application form with all required personal, educational, and experience details.
- Upload scanned copies of necessary documents: educational certificates, experience certificates, category certificate (if applicable), ID proof, photograph, and signature.
- Proceed to pay the application fee online if applicable, using the available payment gateway.
- Review all entered information and uploaded documents in the application preview before final submission.
- Submit the application form and download or print the confirmation page for your records.
Required: Separate applications and fees are needed for applying to different posts.
Important Dates
Application Start Date: 23-02-2026
Application End Date: 23-03-2026
Fee Payment Last Date:
Exam Date:
Admit Card:
Result Date:
Important Links
Job Summary
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Important Details | |
| Organization Name | National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) |
| Advertisement No. | NFSU/TECHNICAL POSTS/01/2026 |
| Post Name | Deputy Director (Cyber Security / Cyber Defence), Deputy Director (Forensic Psychology), Assistant Director (NDPS), Senior Scientific Officer (Cyber Security / Cyber Defence), Senior Scientific Officer (NDPS), Junior Scientific Officer (Ballistics), Junior Scientific Officer (Forensic Accounting), Laboratory Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 31 |
| Deputy Director Cyber Security/Cyber Defence 1, Deputy Director Forensic Psychology 1, Assistant Director NDPS 1 | |
| Senior Scientific Officer Cyber Security/Cyber Defence 1, Senior Scientific Officer NDPS 1 | |
| Junior Scientific Officer Ballistics 1, Junior Scientific Officer Forensic Accounting 1 | |
| Laboratory Assistant 24 | |
| Pay Scale | Deputy Director Level 12, Assistant Director Level 11, Senior Scientific Officer Level 10 |
| Junior Scientific Officer Level 7, Laboratory Assistant Level 5 as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix | |
| Job Location | Any campus of NFSU |
| Gandhinagar, Delhi, Goa, Agartala, Bhopal, Dharwad, Guwahati, Bhubaneswar, Raipur, Nagpur, Chennai, Jaipur | |
| Educational Qualification | Deputy Director / Senior Scientific Officer Cyber PG or PhD in Cyber Security, Computer Science, IT or related OR BE/BTech in CSE, IT, ECE, EEE, ICT |
| Deputy Director Forensic Psychology PG or PhD in Psychology or Forensic Psychology | |
| Assistant Director / Senior Scientific Officer NDPS PG or PhD in Forensic Science (Forensic Chemistry), Chemistry, Biochemistry, Forensic Pharmacy or related | |
| Junior Scientific Officer Ballistics PG in Forensic Science (Forensic Physics), Physics, Mathematics or Ballistics | |
| Junior Scientific Officer Forensic Accounting PG in Forensic Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Accounting, Management (Finance), Data Analytics or CA or ICWA | |
| Laboratory Assistant Bachelor’s degree in Forensic Science, Criminology, Physics, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Physical Anthropology, Genetics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacology or Pharmacy | |
| Age Limit | Deputy Director up to 50 years, Assistant Director up to 45 years |
| Senior Scientific Officer up to 40 years | |
| Junior Scientific Officer up to 35 years | |
| Laboratory Assistant 18 to 27 years | |
| Age relaxation as per Government of India rules | |
| Experience Required | Deputy Director Cyber 7 years with PhD or 10 years with Master’s or 12 years with BE/BTech |
| Deputy Director Forensic Psychology 7 years with PhD or 10 years with Master’s | |
| Assistant Director NDPS 4 years with PhD or 7 years with Master’s | |
| Senior Scientific Officer Cyber 2 years with PhD or 5 years with Master’s or 7 years with BE/BTech | |
| Senior Scientific Officer NDPS minimum 2 years with PhD or 5 years with Master’s | |
| Junior Scientific Officer 3 years relevant experience | |
| Laboratory Assistant no experience prescribed | |
| Reservation | SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, PwBD as per Government of India norms |
| OBC-NCL and EWS certificates must be issued on or after 01.04.2025 | |
| PwBD disability minimum 40 percent and permanent | |
| Application Fee | Gen, EWS, OBC ₹500 plus GST and transaction charges per post |
| SC, ST, PwBD and all women candidates exempted | |
| Application Mode | Online only through Samarth Portal |
| Apply Online Link | https://nfsunt.samarth.edu.in |
| Official Website | https://www.nfsu.ac.in |
| Notification PDF | https://beta.nfsu.ac.in/data/pdfs/Regular_Recruitment/Recruitment%20Advertisement%20No%20NFSUTECHNICAL%20POSTS012026.pdf |
| Selection Process | Deputy Director, Assistant Director, Senior Scientific Officer based on interview and overall record |
| Junior Scientific Officer and Laboratory Assistant based on Written Test and or Skill Test | |
| Screening Test may be conducted for shortlisting | |
| Exam Mode | Written Test, Skill Test and Interview in physical offline mode only |
| Eligibility Conditions | Indian citizens only |
| Eligibility determined as on last date of online application | |
| Original documents required for verification | |
| NOC Requirement | Government, PSU, University, Board or Corporation employees must produce NOC and Vigilance Clearance at interview |
| Service Conditions | Probation 2 years |
| Transferable across all NFSU campuses | |
| Superannuation as per University norms | |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Start Date | 23.02.2026 12:00 PM |
| Application Last Date | 23.03.2026 11:59 PM |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 23.03.2026 |
FAQ
What is the application fee for NFSU Recruitment 2026?
The application fee is ₹500 + GST for General, EWS, and OBC candidates. SC, ST, PwBD, and Women candidates are exempted from paying the fee.
Is there an age relaxation for government employees?
Yes, there is no upper age limit for candidates who are currently employed with Central/State Government or Universities.
What is the selection process for Laboratory Assistant posts?
Selection for Laboratory Assistant posts is based on merit in a Written Test and/or Skill Test.
This information is published for immediate reference purposes only. Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification before applying.