Uttar Pradesh Adhinasth Seva Chayan Ayog (UPSSSC), Lucknow, has released Advertisement No. 15-Pariksha/2026 for the Main Examination of Vidhi Vigyan Prayogshala (Combined Cadre) [PR0AP0-2025/16], inviting online applications for 208 vacancies of Scientific Assistant and Laboratory Assistant under the Office of the Directorate of Forensic Science Laboratory, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow. Online applications can be submitted at upsssc.gov.in from 27 July 2026 to 17 August 2026.

Updated: 26 July 2026, By NaukriPatra Editorial Team, Officially Verified against UPSSSC Advertisement No. 15-Pariksha/2026

Quick Answer: As per the official notification, UPSSSC is conducting the Main Examination for 208 posts of Scientific Assistant (147 posts) and Laboratory Assistant (61 posts) under the Forensic Science Laboratory, Uttar Pradesh. Only candidates who appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test 2025 (PET-2025) and hold a valid PET-2025 score card are eligible to apply for this Main Examination. Shortlisting for the Main Exam is based on category-wise normalized PET-2025 scores. Online applications close on 17 August 2026, and the fee correction/reconciliation window closes on 24 August 2026. Selection is based on a single written Main Examination of 100 marks.

UPSSSC Forensic Science Laboratory Recruitment 2026 – Quick Highlights

• Organization: Uttar Pradesh Adhinasth Seva Chayan Ayog (UPSSSC), Lucknow
• Recruiting Department: Directorate of Forensic Science Laboratory, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow
• Advertisement No.: 15-Pariksha/2026 [PR0AP0-2025/16]
• Post: Scientific Assistant, Laboratory Assistant
• Vacancies: 208 (Scientific Assistant: 147, Laboratory Assistant: 61)
• Apply Mode: Online (only for PET-2025 qualified candidates)
• Application Start Date: 27 July 2026
• Application Last Date: 17 August 2026
• Qualification: B.Sc. (Biology/Physics/Chemistry group) or B.Tech (relevant Engineering) or Computer Science degree/’A’ Level Diploma, domain-wise
• Age Limit: 21 to 40 years (as on 1 July of the calendar year in which vacancies were advertised)

UPSSSC Forensic Science Laboratory Recruitment 2026 – Notification PDF and Official Website

• Official Notification PDF: Download Here
• Official Website: upsssc.gov.in

UPSSSC Forensic Science Laboratory Recruitment 2026 Overview

As per the official notification, only those candidates who participated in the Preliminary Eligibility Test 2025 (PET-2025) and have been issued a score card by the Commission can apply online for this Main Examination. Candidates will be shortlisted for the Main Exam category-wise, at 15 times the number of advertised posts, based on their normalized PET-2025 score up to the final cut-off.

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UPSSSC Forensic Science Laboratory Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

As per the official notification, no application or fee will be accepted after 17 August 2026. Candidates must ensure their fee is reconciled by the bank on or before 17 August 2026, or at the latest within 7 days thereafter, that is, by 24 August 2026, since the application printout cannot be generated until fee reconciliation is complete. Candidates may also modify permissible details in their application form during this same window.

UPSSSC Forensic Science Laboratory Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

As per the official notification, all 208 posts are temporary in nature. Within these posts, horizontal reservation is also provided for Dependants of Freedom Fighters, Persons with Benchmark Disability (One Leg Affected, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims), Ex-Servicemen, Women and Outstanding Sportspersons, as tabulated separately in the advertisement. The Commission has noted that the number and category-wise break-up of vacancies may change as per updated reservation policy directions from the Uttar Pradesh Government.

UPSSSC Forensic Science Laboratory Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

As per the official notification, candidates must hold the following domain-wise educational qualification for both Scientific Assistant and Laboratory Assistant posts:

• Biology Domain: B.Sc. from a recognized university/institution with Biology group subjects such as Biotechnology, Bio-chemistry, Genetic Science, Cell Biology or Microbiology.
• Physics Domain: B.Sc. with Physics (with specialization/Nano Science), or B.Tech in Instrumentation/Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Civil and Mechanical Engineering.
• Chemistry Domain: B.Sc. from a recognized university with Chemistry (with specialization/Bio-chemistry).
• Computer Science Domain: B.Sc. graduate in Computer Science from a recognized university/institution, or ‘A’ Level Diploma from NIELIT (DOEACC).

Desirable Qualification: Preference in direct recruitment will be given, other things being equal, to candidates with at least 2 years of Territorial Army service, or those holding an NCC ‘B’ Certificate.

UPSSSC Forensic Science Laboratory Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

As per the official notification, candidates must have attained 21 years of age and must not have attained more than 40 years of age, as on 1 July of the calendar year in which the vacancies were advertised. Upper age limit is relaxable for SC, ST and other reserved category candidates by as many years as notified by the Government from time to time.

UPSSSC Forensic Science Laboratory Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

As per the official notification, Dependants of Freedom Fighters, Ex-Servicemen, Women, Persons with Benchmark Disability and Outstanding Sportsperson category candidates pay fee as applicable to their original (parent) category listed above. Fee can be paid only through Credit Card/Debit Card/Internet Banking/UPI or SBI e-Challan; no other mode of fee payment is permitted. A separate Main Examination fee will be charged only to candidates shortlisted for the Main Examination, payable before downloading the Main Exam admit card.

UPSSSC Forensic Science Laboratory Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

1. Shortlisting based on normalized PET-2025 score (category-wise, 15 times the advertised vacancies)
2. Written Main Examination

As per the official notification, selection to these posts is based on the written Main Examination, since candidates have already been screened for basic eligibility through PET-2025. The examination plan and syllabus have been approved by the UP Government Personnel Department (Karmik Anubhag-3) letter dated 27 May 2026, and the exam date will be intimated to candidates in due course.

Exam Pattern – UPSSSC Forensic Science Laboratory Main Examination 2026

As per the official notification, the written examination will consist of a single objective-type, multiple-choice question paper of 100 questions carrying 100 marks, with a duration of 2 hours (120 minutes). Each question carries 1 mark, and there is a negative marking of 25% (1/4 mark) for each wrong answer. Part-1 covers subject knowledge in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and Forensic Science, including topics such as crime scene investigation, physical and biological evidence, forensic biology and toxicology, forensic chemistry, questioned documents, ballistics, and cyber/digital forensics. Part-2 covers computer and IT concepts, including hardware/software, internet and IP addressing, digital financial tools, and emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Deep Learning, Machine Learning and Internet of Things. Part-3 covers general knowledge of Uttar Pradesh, including its history, culture, geography, economy, agriculture, industry and current affairs.

UPSSSC Forensic Science Laboratory Recruitment 2026 How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official UPSSSC website upsssc.gov.in and locate this advertisement under the Live Advertisement Segment.
2. Log in using your PET-2025 Registration Number, and authenticate via OTP sent to your registered mobile number/e-mail.
3. Your personal details recorded during PET-2025 (name, parentage, category, EWS/horizontal reservation details, date of birth, gender, marital status, contact details) will be auto-filled.
4. Select the post(s) you wish to apply for; you must select at least one advertised post to proceed.
5. Fill in Yes/No options regarding your educational qualification for the selected post(s), and mention board/university/institution name, year of passing, certificate/roll number and relevant qualification details.
6. Your photograph and signature (uploaded at the time of PET-2025) will be displayed automatically; these cannot be changed at this stage.
7. Indicate your preference/priority of posts, and respond to the Yes/No option for preferential qualification, if any.
8. Read and accept the declaration, enter the verification code, and pay the applicable fee through Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking/UPI or SBI e-Challan.
9. Once fee payment is successfully reconciled, the application form will be auto-submitted; download and print your application form for future reference.

As per the official notification, candidates should carefully re-check all entries in their application form before final submission, since only the final submitted application will be considered valid, and no changes are possible after the correction window closes on 24 August 2026.

UPSSSC Forensic Science Laboratory Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions

• Only candidates who appeared in PET-2025 and hold a valid score card are eligible to apply for this Main Examination.
• All reserved category candidates from Uttar Pradesh must indicate their category in the application; candidates who are not original residents of Uttar Pradesh are not entitled to reservation benefit and will be treated as Unreserved.
• Candidates claiming more than one reserved category benefit will be granted only the single most advantageous concession.
• For women candidates, only the caste certificate issued on the basis of the father’s side will be considered valid.
• EWS category applicants must possess an income certificate for financial year 2025-26, valid for the 2026-27 recruitment cycle, obtained between 1 April 2026 and 17 August 2026.
• Only the date of birth recorded in the High School or equivalent certificate will be considered valid; no other document will be accepted as proof of age.
• The exam centre, date and time allotted to a candidate cannot be changed under any circumstances.
• Furnishing false information, or failing to hold the required qualification/certificates as on the last date of application, will lead to summary rejection or debarment from this and future examinations.
• Male candidates having more than one living spouse, and women who have married such a man, are not eligible unless specifically exempted.
• Malpractice, indiscipline or misconduct in the examination hall will lead to cancellation of candidature and may lead to debarment under the UP Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024.
• The Commission does not correspond individually with candidates; all information is uploaded only on the official website, which candidates must check regularly.

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UPSSSC Forensic Science Laboratory Recruitment 2026 FAQs

1. What is the last date to apply for UPSSSC Forensic Science Laboratory Recruitment 2026?

The online application and fee submission closes on 17 August 2026. The fee reconciliation and application correction window closes on 24 August 2026.

2. How many total vacancies are there in this recruitment?

There are 208 vacancies in total: 147 for Scientific Assistant (134 general + 13 special selection) and 61 for Laboratory Assistant (56 general + 5 special selection).

3. Who is eligible to apply for this Main Examination?

Only candidates who appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test 2025 (PET-2025) and hold a valid score card issued by UPSSSC can apply.

4. What is the application fee for this recruitment?

Rs. 25 (Online Processing Fee) for Unreserved, OBC, SC and ST candidates. Other exempted categories pay as per their original category.

5. What is the age limit for these posts?

21 to 40 years, as on 1 July of the calendar year in which the vacancies were advertised, with relaxation for reserved categories as per Government rules.

6. What is the qualification required for Scientific Assistant and Laboratory Assistant posts?

A domain-wise B.Sc. (Biology/Physics/Chemistry group) or B.Tech in a relevant Engineering discipline, or a Computer Science degree/’A’ Level Diploma from NIELIT, depending on the domain applied for.

7. What is the exam pattern for the Main Examination?

100 objective-type questions carrying 100 marks, in 2 hours, covering Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Forensic Science, Computer/IT and Uttar Pradesh General Knowledge, with 25% negative marking per wrong answer.

8. Is there negative marking in this exam?

Yes, 25% (1/4 mark) is deducted for each wrong answer.

9. Can a candidate apply without appearing in PET-2025?

No, only candidates who appeared in PET-2025 and hold a valid score card are eligible to apply for this Main Examination.

10. Are these posts permanent or temporary?

As per the official notification, all 208 posts under this advertisement are temporary in nature.

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