RPSC Forensic Science Laboratory Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for 28 Assistant Director & Senior Scientific Officer Posts

Last updated Dec 29, 2025
Last updated Dec 29, 2025

🔔 Overview

Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has invited online applications for 28 posts in the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) under various scientific divisions. Eligible candidates can apply online within the prescribed dates after completing One Time Registration (OTR).

Recruitment Highlights

📋 Particulars 📄 Details
Exam RPSC Forensic Science Laboratory Recruitment 2025
Conducting Body Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC)
Total Posts 28
Job Location Rajasthan (as assigned)
Application Mode Online
Posts Assistant Director & Senior Scientific Officer
Official Website rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in

 


📅 Important Dates

Event Date
Notification Date 23 December 2025
Online Application Start Date 29 December 2025
Last Date to Apply Online 27 January 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment 27 January 2026
Exam Date To be notified

📌 Eligibility Criteria

🔹 Nationality

  • Candidate must be an Indian citizen.

🔹 Age Limit (as on 01.01.2027)

Minimum Age Maximum Age
18 Years 40 Years

Age Relaxation:

  • SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS (Male): 5 years

  • SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS (Female): 10 years

  • General Category Female: 5 years

  • Widow / Divorced Women: No upper age limit

  • Ex-Servicemen, PwBD and other categories: As per rules mentioned in notification images


🔹 Educational Qualification (Division-wise)

Assistant Director (DNA Division)

  • M.Sc. with at least II Division in Zoology / Molecular Biology / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Microbiology / Genetics
    OR

  • M.Sc. in Forensic Science with specialisation in Biology / Serology / DNA (minimum 6 months)


Senior Scientific Officer – DNA Division

  • M.Sc. with II Division in relevant biological subjects
    OR

  • M.Sc. in Forensic Science with DNA specialisation

  • Minimum 3 years experience in Forensic DNA work in FSL / Government organization


Senior Scientific Officer – Serology Division

  • M.Sc. in Zoology / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Microbiology / Genetics
    OR

  • M.Sc. in Forensic Science with Serology / Biology specialisation

  • 2 years experience in FSL or Government lab


Senior Scientific Officer – Narcotics Division

  • M.Sc. in Chemistry
    OR

  • M.Sc. in Forensic Science with Chemistry / Toxicology / Narcotics specialisation

  • 2 years experience in relevant forensic work


Senior Scientific Officer – Biology Division

  • M.Sc. in Zoology / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry
    OR

  • M.Sc. in Forensic Science (Biology specialisation)


Senior Scientific Officer – Chemistry Division

  • M.Sc. in Chemistry
    OR

  • M.Sc. in Forensic Science (Chemistry specialisation)


Additional Requirement:

  • Working knowledge of Hindi (Devanagari Script)

  • Knowledge of Rajasthan Culture


📊 Vacancy Details (Total: 28 Posts)

Post Name No. of Posts
Assistant Director (DNA Division) 8
Senior Scientific Officer (DNA Division) 12
Senior Scientific Officer (Serology Division) 3
Senior Scientific Officer (Narcotics Division) 1
Senior Scientific Officer (Biology Division) 2
Senior Scientific Officer (Chemistry Division) 2
Total 28

Category-wise reservation and horizontal reservation are applicable as per rules mentioned in notification.


💰 Pay Scale

Post Pay Matrix Level
Assistant Director Level L-16
Senior Scientific Officer Level L-15

Salary will be paid as per Rajasthan Government Pay Matrix along with admissible allowances.


📚 Exam Scheme

🔹 Written Examination

Details Information
Type of Exam Objective (MCQ)
Total Questions 150
Total Marks 150
Duration 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Subject Concerned Subject (as per qualification)

🔹 Negative Marking

  • One-third (1/3rd) mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.


📝 Application Process (Step-by-Step)

  1. Visit the official RPSC website

  2. Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered

  3. Login using SSO ID

  4. Select the FSL Recruitment 2025 application link

  5. Fill personal, educational and experience details carefully

  6. Upload photograph and signature as per instructions

  7. Pay the application fee online

  8. Preview the application form

  9. Submit the form and take a printout for future reference


📌 Key Instructions for Candidates

  • Only online applications will be accepted

  • OTR is mandatory before applying

  • Incorrect or incomplete applications may be rejected

  • Candidate must ensure eligibility before submission

  • Negative marking applies in written exam

  • No changes allowed after final submission except during correction window

  • Reservation benefits will be given only with valid certificates

  • Selection will be based on written examination as prescribed


✅ Final Note

This recruitment offers an excellent opportunity for candidates with a background in Forensic Science, Biology, Chemistry and DNA analysis to work in Rajasthan’s prestigious Forensic Science Laboratory.