The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has invited online applications for the Forensic Science Laboratory (Combined Cadre) Main Examination 2026 under Advertisement No. 15-Exam/2026. The recruitment covers Scientific Assistant and Laboratory Assistant posts in the Forensic Science Laboratory, Uttar Pradesh, with a total of 208 vacancies. The recruitment is linked to UPSSSC PET-2025 and candidates are shortlisted for the Main Examination on the basis of their prescribed PET-2025 normalized scores. The advertised posts include Scientific Assistant and Laboratory Assistant positions across prescribed science, forensic science and computer science domains. Candidates must satisfy the post-specific educational qualifications, age requirements and other conditions specified in the advertisement. The Main Examination is an objective written examination and shortlisted candidates are required to participate in the subsequent selection process as prescribed by UPSSSC.
15-Exam/2026
208 Posts
| Total Vacancies | 208 |
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Scientific Assistant and Laboratory Assistant
Forensic Science Laboratory, Uttar Pradesh
UPSSSC PET-2025
Online
21 to 40 years as on 01 July 2026
| Maximum Age | 40 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 |
Rs.25 for all categories
| Fee | 25 |
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Post-specific relevant qualification in Science, Forensic Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Computer Science as prescribed in the notification. Specified B.Tech and NIELIT A-Level routes are also applicable to eligible domains.
Valid UPSSSC PET-2025 scorecard and the prescribed educational qualification for the selected post/domain.
21 years
| Age | 21 |
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40 years
| Age | 40 |
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Applicable to eligible reserved and special categories according to UPSSSC and Uttar Pradesh Government rules.
134 posts
| Post | Scientific Assistant |
|---|---|
| Total | 134 |
| Selection Type | General Selection |
13 posts
| Post | Scientific Assistant |
|---|---|
| Total | 13 |
| Selection Type | Special Selection |
56 posts
| Post | Laboratory Assistant |
|---|---|
| Total | 56 |
| Selection Type | General Selection |
5 posts
| Post | Laboratory Assistant |
|---|---|
| Total | 5 |
| Selection Type | Special Selection |
208 posts
| Total | 208 |
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Rs.25 for all categories as online processing fee.
| Amount | 25 |
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Shortlisted candidates may be required to pay the prescribed Main Examination fee separately.
The Main Examination consists of 100 objective-type questions carrying 100 marks and is conducted for 2 hours. Negative marking of 0.25 marks is applicable for each incorrect answer.
| Marks | 100 |
|---|---|
| Questions | 100 |
| Duration Minutes | 120 |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 |
Candidates must have appeared in UPSSSC PET-2025 and possess the prescribed valid scorecard.
| Step | 1 |
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Eligible candidates are shortlisted for the Main Examination on the basis of their normalized PET-2025 scores according to the prescribed UPSSSC criteria.
| Step | 2 |
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Shortlisted candidates appear in the objective-type Main Examination conducted by UPSSSC.
| Step | 3 |
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Candidates meeting the applicable merit and selection requirements proceed to verification of their original documents.
| Step | 4 |
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Final selection is made according to the applicable UPSSSC recruitment rules, examination merit and document verification requirements.
| Step | 5 |
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Pay Level-6: Rs.35,400–Rs.1,12,400 per month, plus applicable allowances.
| Maximum | 112400 |
|---|---|
| Minimum | 35400 |
| Pay Level | Level-6 |
Rs.35,400–Rs.1,12,400
| Pay Level | Level-6 |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay Max | 112400 |
| Basic Pay Min | 35400 |
Rs.25,500–Rs.81,100
| Pay Level | Level-4 |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay Max | 81100 |
| Basic Pay Min | 25500 |
A total of 208 vacancies are available: 147 Scientific Assistant posts and 61 Laboratory Assistant posts, including the applicable special-selection vacancies.
| Total Vacancies | 208 |
|---|
Yes. Candidates are required to have appeared in UPSSSC PET-2025 and possess the prescribed valid PET scorecard for consideration in this recruitment.
The age limit is 21 to 40 years as on 01 July 2026, subject to applicable age relaxation.
The online processing fee is Rs.25 for candidates of all categories. Any separately applicable Main Examination fee is payable by shortlisted candidates as prescribed.
The recruitment includes Scientific Assistant and Laboratory Assistant posts in the Forensic Science Laboratory, Uttar Pradesh.
Scientific Assistant is placed in Pay Level-6 with a pay range of Rs.35,400 to Rs.1,12,400, plus applicable allowances.
Laboratory Assistant is placed in Pay Level-4 with a pay range of Rs.25,500 to Rs.81,100, plus applicable allowances.
Qualification: Relevant Bachelor degree / technical qualification as prescribed for the post, along with a valid UPSSSC PET-2025 score.
Age relaxation is applicable to eligible reserved and special categories as per UPSSSC and Uttar Pradesh Government rules.
24 July 2026
27 July 2026
17 August 2026
17 August 2026
24 August 2026
To be announced by UPSSSC
To be released before the Main Examination
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