🏛️ NFSU Recruitment 2026: Technical & Non-Academic Posts
📢 Apply Online for 82 Various Vacancies (Group A, B & C)
Organization: National Forensic Sciences University (Ministry of Home Affairs) | 📍 All India Campuses
📅 Application Deadline: 23.03.2026
🚀 Recruitment Overview
| 📂 Organization Name | National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) |
| 🆔 Advt Numbers | NFSU/TECHNICAL POSTS/01/2026 & NFSU/NON-ACADEMIC/02/2026 |
| 🔢 Total Vacancies | 82 Posts (31 Technical + 51 Non-Academic) |
| 💰 Salary / Pay Level | Level 2 to Level 12 (7th CPC) |
| 📍 Job Location | Gandhinagar, Delhi, Goa, Agartala, Bhopal, etc. (Transferable) |
| ⏳ Closing Date | 23/03/2026 (11:59 PM) |
🔬 Vacancy Details: Scientific / Technical Posts (Advt 01/2026)
| Post Name | Pay Level | Total | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Director (Cyber Security/Defence) | L-12 | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Deputy Director (Forensic Psychology) | L-12 | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Assistant Director (NDPS) | L-11 | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Sr. Scientific Officer (Cyber Security) | L-10 | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Sr. Scientific Officer (NDPS) | L-10 | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Jr. Scientific Officer (Ballistics) | L-7 | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Jr. Scientific Officer (Forensic Accounting) | L-7 | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Laboratory Assistant | L-5 | 24 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
*Candidates who applied for ‘Laboratory Assistant’ in Advt No. 10/2025 dated 18.12.2025 need not apply again.
📝 Vacancy Details: Non-Academic Posts (Advt 02/2026)
| Post Name | Pay Level | Total | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section Officer | L-8 | 12 | 04 | 02 | 04 | 01 | 01 |
| Deputy Section Officer | L-7 | 14 | 06 | 02 | 04 | 01 | 01 |
| Assistant | L-2 | 25 | 10 | 03 | 07 | 03 | 02 |
🎓 Essential Eligibility Criteria (Education & Age)
A. Scientific & Technical Posts
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1. Deputy Director (Cyber Security/Defence):
🎓 Ph.D. in relevant discipline OR Master’s Degree (Cyber Security/IT/CS etc.) OR B.E./B.Tech (CSE/IT/ECE).
⏳ Experience: 07 years (for PhD), 10 years (for Master’s), 12 years (for BE/B.Tech).
🎂 Age Limit: Max 50 Years. -
2. Deputy Director (Forensic Psychology):
🎓 Ph.D. OR Master’s Degree in Forensic Psychology/Psychology/Criminology.
⏳ Experience: 07 years (for PhD), 10 years (for Master’s).
🎂 Age Limit: Max 50 Years. -
3. Assistant Director (NDPS):
🎓 Ph.D. OR Master’s Degree in Forensic Science/Chemistry/Biochemistry/Pharmacy.
⏳ Experience: 04 years (for PhD), 07 years (for Master’s).
🎂 Age Limit: Max 45 Years. -
4. Sr. Scientific Officer (Cyber/NDPS):
🎓 Ph.D./Master’s/B.E./B.Tech in relevant field.
⏳ Experience: 02 years (for PhD), 05 years (for Master’s), 07 years (for BE/B.Tech).
🎂 Age Limit: Max 40 Years. -
5. Jr. Scientific Officer (Ballistics/Forensic Accounting):
🎓 Master’s Degree in relevant discipline.
⏳ Experience: 03 Years experience in Analysis/Research.
🎂 Age Limit: Max 35 Years. -
6. Laboratory Assistant:
🎓 Bachelor’s Degree in Forensic Science, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, etc.
🎂 Age Limit: 18 to 27 Years.
B. Non-Academic Posts
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1. Section Officer:
🎓 Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline.
💻 Knowledge of Computer & English/Hindi.
🎂 Age Limit: 21 to 40 Years. -
2. Deputy Section Officer:
🎓 Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline.
💻 Knowledge of Computer & English/Hindi.
🎂 Age Limit: 21 to 40 Years. -
3. Assistant:
🎓 Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline.
💻 Knowledge of Computer & English/Hindi.
🎂 Age Limit: 21 to 35 Years.
⚔️ Selection Process
- For Group A Posts (Level 10-12): Selection based on overall record and performance in the Interview.
- For Jr. Scientific Officer & Lab Assistant: Selection based on merit of marks obtained in the Written Test and/or Skill Test.
- For Non-Academic Posts: Merit of marks in Written Test/Skill Test. Screening Test may be conducted for shortlisting.
💸 Application Fee
General / OBC-NCL / EWS: ₹ 500/- + GST
SC / ST / PwBD / Women: Exempted (Nil)
(Fee is Non-Refundable)
📅 Important Dates
Start Date of Online Application: 23.02.2026 (12:00 PM)
Last Date to Apply: 23.03.2026 (11:59 PM)
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the official NFSU Samarth Portal: https://nfsunt.samarth.edu.in
- Register yourself by providing basic details.
- Select the post you wish to apply for (Separate applications required for multiple posts).
- Fill in the application form with personal, educational, and experience details.
- Upload scanned copies of Photograph, Signature, Caste Certificate, and Mark sheets.
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
🔗 Important Links
| 📄 Download Technical Posts PDF (01/2026) | 📥 Download PDF |
| 📄 Download Non-Academic PDF (02/2026) | 📥 Download PDF |
| 💻 Apply Online (Samarth Portal) | 👉 Apply Now |
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👉 SBI SCO Recruitment 2026❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is the last date to apply for NFSU Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 23rd March 2026.
2. How many vacancies are there for Laboratory Assistant?
There are 24 vacancies for the post of Laboratory Assistant (Level-5).
3. What is the qualification for Section Officer/Assistant?
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline along with computer proficiency.
4. Is there any application fee?
Yes, ₹ 500/- for General/OBC/EWS. Fee is exempted for SC/ST/PwBD and Women candidates.
5. Where is the job location?
Posting can be at any NFSU campus including Gandhinagar, Delhi, Goa, etc. It is transferable across campuses.
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