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.
| Scientific Assistant Pay Scale | Pay Level-6: Rs.35,400–Rs.1,12,400 per month, plus applicable allowances. |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | 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. |
| Mandatory Qualification | Valid UPSSSC PET-2025 scorecard and the prescribed educational qualification for the selected post/domain. |
| Minimum Age | 21 years |
| Maximum Age | 40 years |
| Age Relaxation | Applicable to eligible reserved and special categories according to UPSSSC and Uttar Pradesh Government rules. |
| Application Fee | Rs.25 for all categories as online processing fee. |
| Main Examination Fee | Shortlisted candidates may be required to pay the prescribed Main Examination fee separately. |
| Main Examination Pattern | 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. |
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Scientific Assistant | — |
| Scientific Assistant | — |
| Laboratory Assistant | — |
| Laboratory Assistant | — |
| Total | — |
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
Candidates must have appeared in UPSSSC PET-2025 and possess the prescribed valid scorecard.
Eligible candidates are shortlisted for the Main Examination on the basis of their normalized PET-2025 scores according to the prescribed UPSSSC criteria.
Shortlisted candidates appear in the objective-type Main Examination conducted by UPSSSC.
Candidates meeting the applicable merit and selection requirements proceed to verification of their original documents.
Final selection is made according to the applicable UPSSSC recruitment rules, examination merit and document verification requirements.
| Post / Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Scientific Assistant | Rs.35,400–Rs.1,12,400 |
| Laboratory Assistant | Rs.25,500–Rs.81,100 |
Scientific Assistant: Pay Level-6, Rs.35,400–Rs.1,12,400. Laboratory Assistant: Pay Level-4, Rs.25,500–Rs.81,100, plus applicable allowances.
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