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CFSL / State FSL
Government Forensic Science Laboratories
Scientific Assistant, Scientific Officer and Assistant Director roles in central and state forensic labs.
Salary: Scientific Assistant — approx ₹44,900 basic; Assistant Director — approx ₹56,100 basic
Eligibility
- BSc/MSc in Forensic Science, Chemistry, Biology, Physics or allied science
- Age generally 21–30 years (relaxations apply)
- Some posts recruited through SSC or state PSCs
Required skills
- Instrumental analysis
- DNA and serology
- Toxicology
- Chain of custody
- Report writing
Exam pattern
- Written test on forensic science and allied science fundamentals
- Subject-specific paper for specialised divisions
- Practical or laboratory assessment for some posts
- Interview and document verification
Preparation roadmap
- Master core forensic subjects: questioned documents, ballistics, toxicology, DNA.
- Learn instrument principles — GC-MS, FTIR, PCR, SEM-EDX.
- Revise the Evidence Act provisions on expert testimony.
- Do a lab internship or dissertation with real casework exposure.
- Solve previous SSC and state FSL papers.