📢 UP Forensic Lab Vacancy 2026 – 208 Posts, PET 2025 Compulsory, Rs. 25 Fee Only | Full Notification 💼

🔬 UPSSSC Forensic Science Laboratory Recruitment 2026 – 208 Posts – Full Details 📢

🎯 Good News for Science Students! The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission, also known as UPSSSC, has released a new job notification. This notification is for the Forensic Science Laboratory, Combined Cadre, Main Examination. The Advertisement Number is 15-Exam/2026. This is a great chance for students who have studied Science, Computer Science, and Forensic Science.

📄 The official notification was published on 24 July 2026. Under this recruitment, total 208 posts will be filled. These posts are under the Forensic Science Laboratory, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow. The online form will start on 27 July 2026 and the last date is 17 August 2026. Only those students who have given the PET 2025 exam and have a PET score card can apply for this main exam.

📌 Quick Overview – Main Points at a Glance 👀

• 🏛️ Department: Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission, Lucknow
• 📢 Advt No: 15-Exam/2026
• 🧪 Exam Name: Forensic Science Laboratory Combined Cadre Main Exam (PET-2025)/16
• 🏢 Office: Forensic Science Laboratory, UP, Lucknow
• 💺 Total Vacancy: 208 Posts
• 🎓 Education Needed: B.Sc. in Biology / Physics / Chemistry / Forensic Science or B.Tech in related field or Computer Science Graduate or DOEACC A Level
• 🗓️ Notification Date: 24-07-2026
• 🖥️ Form Start Date: 27-07-2026
• ⏰ Last Date to Apply: 17-08-2026
• ✏️ Last Date for Fee Correction: 24-08-2026
• 🌐 Official Website: upsssc.gov.in
• 📝 Selection: PET 2025 Score + Main Written Exam

🗓️ Important Dates – Remember These Dates ⏰

It is very important to remember all dates. If you miss the last date, you cannot apply. The Commission will not accept any form after the last date.

• 📅 Advertisement Release Date: 24 July 2026
• 🚀 Online Application and Fee Payment Start: 27 July 2026
• 🔒 Last Date for Form and Fee Payment: 17 August 2026
• 💳 Last Date for Bank Fee Matching and Form Correction: 24 August 2026

⚠️ Important Note: You cannot print your form until your fee is matched by the bank. So you must get your fee matched by 17 August 2026 or within 7 days after that, that is by 24 August 2026. During this time, you can also correct some details in your form.

📊 Vacancy Details – Types of Posts 💼

In this recruitment, there are two main types of posts. Both types are controlled by the Forensic Science Laboratory.

1️⃣ Scientific Assistant (Vaigyanik Sahayak) 🧑‍🔬

2️⃣ Lab Assistant (Prayogshala Sahayak) 🧪

These posts are divided into four groups based on subject:

• 🧫 Biology Group: For students who studied Life Science, Zoology, Botany, Biotechnology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Microbiology.
• ⚛️ Physics Group: For students who studied Physics, Electronics, Instrumentation, Electrical and Electronics, Civil and Mechanical Engineering.
• 🧪 Chemistry Group: For students who studied Chemistry, Biochemistry, Forensic Science with Chemistry.
• 💻 Computer Science Group: For students who have a degree in Computer Science or A Level Diploma from NIELIT.

📍 All these posts are Group C posts under UP Government. Posting will be in Lucknow FSL and Regional FSLs like Agra, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Meerut, Bareilly, Jhansi, Prayagraj.

✅ Who Can Apply? – Eligibility Criteria 🤔

The eligibility is fixed by the UP Forensic Science Laboratory Service Rules, 2016. You must fulfill all conditions to apply.

🎓 A. Education Qualification – What Degree Do You Need? 📚

For Scientific Assistant Post:

• 🔹 Biology Group: B.Sc. from a recognized university with Biology or Forensic Science with Biology as main subject. You should have studied Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Cell Biology, Microbiology, or Bio-technology.
• 🔹 Physics Group: B.Sc. from a recognized university with Physics or Forensic Science with Physics. Special subject should be Physics, Forensic Science, Applied Physics, Electronics. OR B.Tech in Instrumentation, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Civil and Mechanical Engineering.
• 🔹 Chemistry Group: B.Sc. from a recognized university with Chemistry or Forensic Science with Chemistry. Special subject should be Chemistry or Biochemistry.
• 🔹 Computer Group: Graduation in Computer Science from a recognized university OR A Level Diploma from NIELIT (DOEACC).

For Lab Assistant Post:

• 🧬 Biology Group: B.Sc. with Biology Group or Forensic Science with Biology Group. Subject can be Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Cell Biology, Microbiology.
• ⚡ Physics Group: B.Sc. with Physics Group or Forensic Science with Physics Group or Applied Science or Electronics OR B.Tech in Instrumentation or Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
• 🧪 Chemistry Group: B.Sc. with Chemistry Group or Forensic Science with Chemistry Group or Biochemistry.
• 💾 Computer Group: Graduation in Computer Science OR A Level Diploma from NIELIT.

🌟 B. Extra Qualification – Preference Will Be Given 🏅

You will get extra preference if you have:

• 📘 M.Sc. in relevant subject for Biology, Physics, Chemistry group.
• 💻 Higher qualification in Computer Science for Computer group.
• 🎖️ 2 years service in Territorial Army OR B Certificate of NCC.

This means if two students get same marks, the student with M.Sc. or NCC certificate will be given first chance.

👤 C. Age Limit – How Old Should You Be? 🎂

• 📏 Minimum Age: 21 Years
• 📏 Maximum Age: 40 Years
• 📅 Age will be counted as on 1 July 2026.
• ♻️ Age Relaxation: SC, ST, OBC and other reserved categories will get age relaxation as per UP Government rules. For example, OBC gets 3 years relaxation, SC/ST gets 5 years relaxation as per rules.

🇮🇳 D. Nationality and Domicile 🏠

• 🌍 You must be a citizen of India.
• 🏠 If you are from Uttar Pradesh, you can get reservation benefit. You must have UP domicile certificate.
• 🚫 If you are from outside UP, you will be treated as General category. You cannot get reservation benefit.

📝 E. PET 2025 is Compulsory – Very Important Rule ⚠️

🔥 Only students who have appeared in UPSSSC PET 2025 and have a score card can apply. This is compulsory. Without PET 2025, you cannot apply.

• 📊 Your shortlisting for Main Exam will be based on your PET 2025 normalized score. Merit list will be made based on PET score.
• ❌ If you got zero or negative marks in PET 2025, you will not be shortlisted for Main Exam.
• 🔍 If your PET 2025 result is marked as Under Investigation or Provisional, you can still apply. But your final selection will depend on final decision of investigation.

📝 Selection Process – How Will You Be Selected? 🏆

Selection will be done as per UP Government rules. There is no interview for these posts.

Selection Steps:

1. ✅ Step 1 – PET 2025 Score Based Shortlisting: First, UPSSSC will shortlist students based on PET 2025 score.
2. ✍️ Step 2 – Main Written Exam: Shortlisted students will give Main Written Exam. This exam will have 100 questions, 100 marks, and time will be 2 hours. There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
3. 📄 Step 3 – Document Checking: After Main Exam, merit list will be made. Selected students will be called for document checking. You must show all original certificates.
4. 🎉 Step 4 – Final Merit List and Job Joining: After document checking, final list will be published and you will get appointment letter.

🚫 No Interview: As per UP Government order dated 31 August 2017, there will be no interview for Group C posts. Selection will be only on written exam marks.

📖 Main Exam Pattern – Exam Structure 📝

Let us understand the main exam pattern in simple words. This exam will be objective type, meaning multiple choice questions.

• ❓ Total Questions: 100 Questions
• 💯 Total Marks: 100 Marks
• ⏱️ Total Time: 2 Hours (120 Minutes)
• 📉 Negative Marking: 0.25 marks will be cut for each wrong answer. So think before you answer.
• 📘 Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

💡 As you can see, Forensic Science has highest marks (25) and UP GK has 20 marks. So these two subjects are very important.

📚 Full Syllabus – What to Study? 🎯

The syllabus is approved by the Commission with letter number 413/47-ka-3-2026 dated 27-05-2026. Let us see the full syllabus in simple language.

⚛️ A) Physics Syllabus – 10 Questions 🔭

• 🔧 Mechanics: What is vector and scalar, motion in one and two dimensions, Newton laws, work, energy, power, circular motion, gravitation, momentum, collision, rotation, simple harmonic motion, elasticity, viscosity.
• 🌡️ Heat and Thermodynamics: What is temperature and heat, thermal expansion, laws of thermodynamics, how heat travels by conduction, convection, radiation, kinetic theory of gases, specific heat, latent heat.
• 🌊 Wave and Sound: Wave motion, types of waves, properties of waves, sound waves, Doppler effect, resonance, ultrasonic waves and their use.
• 💡 Optics: Reflection and refraction of light, mirrors and lenses, lens formula, microscope, telescope, interference, diffraction, polarization, basics of laser, fiber optics.
• ⚡ Electricity and Magnetism: Coulomb law, electric field, electric potential, capacitance, current, Ohm law, Kirchhoff laws, magnetic field, electromagnetic induction, AC current, transformer.
• 🔌 Electronics: Semiconductors, diode, transistor, rectifier, amplifier, digital electronics, logic gates, binary system, basics of communication.
• 🚀 Modern Physics: Atomic structure, Bohr model, photoelectric effect, X-rays, radioactivity, nuclear reactions, semiconductors, laser, holography.
• ☢️ Radiation and Nuclear Physics: Radioactive decay, half-life, radiation detectors like Geiger-Muller counter, scintillation detector, radiation safety.
• 🕵️ Physics in Forensic: How physics is used in forensic – microscope, spectroscopy, chromatography, imaging, ballistics, bullet path, fingerprint imaging, UV and IR light use.
• 🔬 Instruments: How to use Vernier calipers, screw gauge, how to find errors, how to do measurements, lab equipment.

🧪 B) Chemistry Syllabus – 10 Questions ⚗️

• ⚗️ Physical Chemistry: Atomic structure, chemical bonding, states of matter, thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, ionic equilibrium, electrochemistry, redox reactions, chemical kinetics, surface chemistry, solutions.
• 🧬 Organic Chemistry: Basics of organic chemistry, hybridization, isomerism, hydrocarbons, alcohol, phenol, ether, aldehyde, ketone, carboxylic acid, amines, polymers, biomolecules, aromatic compounds, important name reactions.
• 🏗️ Inorganic Chemistry: Periodic table, p-block, d-block, f-block elements, transition elements, metallurgy, acids, bases, salts, qualitative analysis.
• 🔍 Analytical Chemistry: Volumetric analysis, gravimetric analysis, buffer solution, pH, titration, separation techniques, paper chromatography, TLC, GC, HPLC, spectroscopy like UV, IR, Mass, Atomic Absorption.
• 🕵️ Forensic and Applied Chemistry: What is toxicology, narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, explosives, petroleum products, paint, dye, fiber, poison analysis, alcohol test, food adulteration, arson investigation.
• 🧫 Biochemistry: Protein, enzyme, carbohydrate, lipid, vitamin, nucleic acid, metabolism basics.
• 🌍 Environmental Chemistry: Water pollution, air pollution, industrial pollutants, heavy metals, waste management.
• ⚙️ Instruments: Spectrophotometer, colorimeter, centrifuge, microscope, electrophoresis, PCR basics, analytical balance.

🧫 C) Biology Syllabus – 10 Questions 🧬

• 🦠 Cell Biology: What is cell, structure of cell, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, cell organelles, cell division – mitosis and meiosis, cell cycle, transport across membrane.
• 🧬 Genetics: Mendel laws, chromosomes, genes, DNA structure and replication, RNA, protein synthesis, mutation, genetic diseases, basics of genetic engineering.
• 🔬 Molecular Biology and Biotechnology: DNA fingerprinting, PCR, gel electrophoresis, recombinant DNA technology, cloning basics, human genome project, use of biotechnology.
• 🧍 Human Body: Digestive system, respiratory system, circulatory system, nervous system, excretory system, endocrine glands, reproductive system, bones and muscles.
• 🩸 Blood and Serology: Blood composition, blood groups ABO and Rh, antigen-antibody reaction, serum and plasma, blood stain examination, serological tests.
• 🔬 Microbiology: Bacteria, virus, fungi, protozoa, sterilization, disinfection, culture techniques, disease causing microorganisms.
• 🛡️ Immunology: Immune system, antigen and antibody, vaccines, immune response, autoimmunity basics.

🔢 D) Mathematics – 10 Questions ➗

Maths questions will be of graduation level but basic. Topics are arithmetic, algebra, probability, statistics, area and volume, trigonometry basics. These are useful for forensic calculations like bullet trajectory, blood stain measurement etc.

🕵️ E) Forensic Science – 25 Questions – Most Important Section ❤️

This is the heart of the exam. 25 questions will come from this section alone. So give more time to this.

• 📜 What is forensic science, its history, principles, branches, Locard Principle, structure of forensic labs in India – CFSL, SFSL, DFSL, GEQD.
• 👣 Fingerprints – Types, patterns, how to develop fingerprints, how to preserve them.
• 👟 Footprints, lip prints, bite marks, tool marks.
• 🩸 Blood pattern analysis, DNA profiling, serology.
• 💊 Toxicology – Poisons, drugs, alcohol, NDPS Act.
• 🔫 Ballistics – Firearms, ammunition, bullet path, gunshot residue.
• 🔥 Arson and explosives, questioned documents, handwriting checking.
• 💻 Cyber forensics and digital forensics, voice analysis, polygraph test.
• ⚖️ Forensic medicine – Postmortem, injuries, death investigation, laws related to forensic.

💻 F) Computer and IT – 15 Questions 🖥️

• 🖥️ Basics of computer, hardware and software, operating system, input-output devices.
• 🌐 Internet, intranet, email, social media, cyber security, virus, malware.
• 📊 MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, database basics.
• 🔗 Networking – LAN, WAN, MAN, topology, IP address, networking devices.
• 🚀 New Technologies – Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, IoT, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Blockchain, 3D Printing, Robotics and their use in forensic.
• 💾 Data communication, programming basics, algorithm and flowchart.

🗺️ G) UP General Knowledge – 20 Questions – Very Important for Selection 🏆

• 📍 Geography of UP: Location, rivers like Ganga, Yamuna, soil types, climate, forests, national parks, wildlife sanctuaries.
• 🏛️ History of UP: Ancient, medieval and modern history, freedom movement in UP, important leaders from UP.
• 🎭 Culture of UP: Art, architecture, music, dance, fairs like Kumbh Mela, festivals, languages, literature.
• 🏢 Polity of UP: Governor, Chief Minister, Vidhan Sabha, Vidhan Parishad, Panchayati Raj, important schemes of UP Government.
• 💰 Economy of UP: Agriculture, industries, minerals, infrastructure, budget, One District One Product (ODOP).
• 📊 Current Affairs of UP: Recent schemes, Global Investors Summit, recent awards, sports, appointments in last 12 months.

🖥️ How to Apply Online? – Step by Step Guide 📝

You can apply only online. No offline form will be accepted. Follow these steps carefully.

🌐 Step 1 – Go to Official Website

Open your mobile or computer browser and go to upsssc.gov.in. On homepage, click on Live Advertisement Segment and find Advertisement No. 15-Exam/2026 and download the notification to read.

🔐 Step 2 – Login with PET Registration Number

On homepage, go to Applicant Segment and click on Applicant Authentication or Login Through PET Registration Number. Enter your PET 2025 registration number. You will get OTP on your registered mobile number and email that you used in PET 2025. Enter OTP and login.

📋 Step 3 – Fill Application Form

After login, your personal details from PET 2025 will be shown automatically – like your name, father name, mother name, domicile, category, EWS, date of birth, gender, mobile, email etc. Check them carefully.

Then you will see the list of posts. You must select the post or posts you want to apply for by ticking the box. If you do not select, your form for that post will not be accepted.

After selecting posts, you have to choose Yes or No for having required education qualification. Then enter board or university name, year of passing, certificate number, date of issue, and marks details.

Enter the verification code shown on screen and click Submit. Your application form with 11-digit registration number will be shown. Save it and take printout for safety.

🖼️ Step 4 – Photo and Signature

Your photo and signature that you uploaded in PET 2025 will be shown automatically. You cannot change photo or signature in this form. See it and click Continue.

📍 Step 5 – Post Preference and Other Details

Now you have to give your post preference order – which post you like most, second most etc. Also choose Yes or No for preferential qualification like M.Sc., NCC etc. Your address from PET 2025 will be shown automatically.

✔️ Step 6 – Declaration

Read the declaration given at bottom of page carefully. If you agree with all points, tick all checkboxes, enter verification code and click Save and Submit. After this, fee payment page will open.

⚠️ Check all details once again before final submit. After final submit, you can still correct some details till 24 August 2026.

💳 Fee Details and How to Pay Fee? 💰

• 💵 Application Fee: Rs. 0 for all categories (General, OBC, SC, ST) – No application fee is charged.
• 🖥️ Online Processing Fee: Rs. 25 for all categories.
• 🧾 Total Fee to Pay: Rs. 25 only.
• 📌 For Freedom Fighter Dependent, Ex-Serviceman, Women, Handicapped, Sports Person – fee will be same as per their original category.
• 💳 How to Pay: You can pay fee using Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI or SBI E-Challan. Follow instructions given on website.
• 🔄 After Payment: After successful payment, your application will be submitted automatically and form will be shown on screen. Download and print it.
• 🔁 If Form Not Shown After Payment: It means fee matching is pending. Go to Homepage, Applicant Segment, click on Update Your Transaction ID by Double Verification. Enter your registration number of this advertisement, login, click Verify Transaction ID button, and then download your form.
• ❌ If Payment Fails: Payment Acknowledgment Receipt (PAR) will be shown. Again go to Update Your Transaction ID by Double Verification, login, and go to Application Fee Deposition option to pay again.
• 🏦 For E-Challan: Download SBI E-Challan from website, pay in any SBI branch, then fill details via Update Your Transaction ID by Double Verification to match fee.

🖨️ Print Form and Check Status 🖥️

After fee payment and matching, your application will be submitted. You must download and print your form. You will need it at time of document checking. You can check status and print form again anytime by going to Applicant Dashboard and login with PET 2025 registration number.

✏️ How to Correct Mistakes in Form? 🛠️

After final submit, you can still correct some details in your form. For correction, go to Homepage, Applicant Segment, Applicant Dashboard and login with PET 2025 registration number. You can correct allowed fields till last date of correction 24 August 2026. But photo, signature and some core details from PET cannot be changed.

📜 Reservation and Certificate Rules 📑

• 🏷️ Reservation Benefit for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, Freedom Fighter Dependent, Ex-Serviceman, Handicapped, Women, Sports Person will be given as per UP Government rules. But only UP domicile students can get this benefit.
• 📜 Caste Certificate: Must be in prescribed format given in advertisement appendix and on website. It must be issued by competent authority and must be issued on or before last date of application 17 August 2026. You must show it when asked.
• 💰 EWS Certificate: If you want EWS reservation, you must have EWS certificate issued between 01 April 2026 to 17 August 2026. It should be based on income of Financial Year 2025-26 and valid for Financial Year 2026-27. It must be in format given by UP Government Personnel Department-2 GO No. 3/2019/4/1/2002/ka-2/19 T.C.-II dated 14 March 2019 (see para 11.15 of notification).
• ♿ PH Reservation: As per UP Government rules for physically handicapped reservation in direct recruitment.
• 🏅 Sports Person Reservation: As per UP Government Department Rules 2022 for outstanding sports person, notified vide notification No. 3/47/ka-2/2022 dated 07 January 2022.
• 📄 For Freedom Fighter Dependent, Ex-Serviceman, PH – certificates in prescribed formats attached as Parishisht-4, 5, 6 etc must be shown.

📋 Documents Checklist – Keep These Ready Before Applying 🗂️

• 🆔 PET 2025 Registration Number and Score Card – Very important for login and shortlisting. Download from UPSSSC portal.
• 📱 Registered Mobile Number and Email ID – Same as used in PET 2025 for OTP. Keep active till recruitment ends.
• 🎓 Education Certificates: B.Sc., B.Tech degree, mark sheets of all semesters, NIELIT A Level certificate if you have, M.Sc. certificate for extra preference.
• 📜 Category Certificates: SC, ST, OBC certificate issued by UP Government in prescribed format, issued on or before 17 August 2026. OBC certificate should have non-creamy layer mention and should be new.
• 💰 EWS Certificate: Issued between 01 April 2026 to 17 August 2026, based on FY 2025-26 income, valid for FY 2026-27.
• 🏠 Domicile Certificate of UP: For reservation and age relaxation benefit.
• 🎖️ Other Certificates: Freedom Fighter Dependent certificate, Ex-Serviceman certificate, Disability certificate, NCC B certificate, Territorial Army service certificate, Outstanding Sportsperson certificate as per 2022 rules.
• 🖼️ Photo and Signature: Same as PET 2025 will be auto-filled. Keep scanned copy ready in JPEG format, 20-50 KB size.
• 🏦 Bank Details for Fee Payment: Credit or Debit card, Net Banking, UPI ID or SBI E-Challan.
• 🖨️ Aadhaar Card or Valid ID Proof: For identity check at exam center and document checking.

💡 How to Prepare and Crack This Exam? – Study Tips 🚀

• 🎯 First Focus on PET Merit: You need to be shortlisted based on PET normalized score. If your PET score is high, you have better chance. But even if your PET score is low and you are shortlisted, you can still top in main exam because final selection is based on main exam marks.
• 📖 Strong Basics of Science: 65 marks are from science (10+10+25 forensic which is also science based). So revise B.Sc. level concepts. Focus on practical use of concepts.
• 🕵️ Forensic Science is Game Changer: 25 marks from forensic science is highest in single section. Study crime scene management, fingerprints, DNA, ballistics, toxicology, questioned documents from books like Richard Saferstein, B.R. Sharma, N. Gilbert.
• 💻 Computer and New Technology: 15 marks, very easy to score. Cover basics plus new tech trends – AI in forensic, cyber forensic tools, digital evidence act.
• 🗺️ UP GK – 20 Marks – Do Not Ignore: This part can decide your selection. Cover UP geography, history, schemes like ODOP, UP Budget 2026-27, recent CM Yogi schemes, UP police forensic infrastructure, recent appointments.
• ⏱️ Time Management: 100 questions in 120 minutes means you have 1.2 minutes per question. Practice mock tests daily. Do not do blind guessing because of negative marking. If you are not sure, skip the question.
• 📝 Previous Year Papers: Solve UPSSSC previous lab assistant, scientific assistant, UP Police forensic papers and other state FSL papers.
• 📚 Books to Read: NCERT class 11-12 Physics, Chemistry, Biology for basics; Forensic Science by Richard Saferstein; Forensic Science book by B.S. Nabar; Lucent for UP GK; Arihant for Computer.

⚠️ Important Instructions for Students 🚨

• 🚫 Only one application for advertised posts is allowed. If you submit multiple applications, it may be cancelled.
• 🔒 Keep your PET 2025 registration number, mobile number, email active till recruitment is over.
• 📸 Your photo and signature from PET will be used. You cannot change it.
• 🏦 Make sure your fee is matched within 7 days after last date otherwise your form will be rejected. Commission will not accept any request after deadline.
• 📄 After fee success, take printout and check all entries. If there is any mistake, correct it before 24 August 2026 via dashboard.
• 🌐 Visit upsssc.gov.in regularly for updates about exam date, admit card, answer key.
• 📱 Beware of fake websites and fraud people. Commission never asks for money outside official portal.
• 📑 At document checking time, you must show original certificates with self-attested copies.

🌟 Why Join Forensic Science Lab? – Salary and Career Growth 💼

🧬 Working in Forensic Science Laboratory is not just a job, it is service to justice system. You will work with police and courts to solve crimes using science. It is a Group C post with good salary and benefits.

• 💰 Salary: Expected Level 4 to Level 6 (Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 92,300) depending on post, plus allowances like DA, HRA, medical etc.
• 📈 Promotion: Lab Assistant → Scientific Assistant → Senior Scientific Assistant → Assistant Director (Forensic) → Deputy Director etc. based on seniority and departmental exams.
• 🏅 Respect: You will be scientific officer in criminal justice system, expert witness in courts, chance to work on big cases.
• 🔬 Learning: You will get exposure to advanced forensic machines – DNA Sequencer, GC-MS, HPLC, Cyber Forensic Tools, Ballistics Lab.
• 🏠 Posting Place: Mainly in Lucknow FSL head office and regional FSLs in Agra, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Meerut, Bareilly, Jhansi, Prayagraj etc.

🏛️ About Forensic Science Laboratory, Uttar Pradesh 🏢

FSL UP head office is in Lucknow. It helps police in criminal investigations. Its divisions are:

• 🔬 Biology and Serology Division: Checks blood, semen, saliva, hair, tissue, DNA profiling.
• ⚗️ Chemistry and Toxicology Division: Checks viscera, narcotics, alcohol, poisons, explosives.
• 🔫 Ballistics Division: Checks firearm and ammunition, bullet path making.
• 📄 Document Division: Checks handwriting, signature, typed and printed documents.
• 👣 Fingerprint Division: Develops and compares fingerprints.
• 💻 Cyber Forensic Division: Fast growing division that checks mobile forensics, computer forensics, audio-video checking.
• 🧪 Physics Division: Checks glass, soil, paint, fiber, tool marks analysis.

With new criminal laws making forensic evidence compulsory for serious crimes, the work load of FSL has increased a lot. So this recruitment is very important for strengthening justice in UP.

⚖️ New Criminal Laws and Role of Forensic Experts 📈

Under Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, electronic and digital evidence and forensic reports have been given more importance. Section 39 of BSA says expert opinion including forensic experts is relevant fact. Under BNSS, forensic investigation is compulsory for crimes where punishment is 7 years or more. This means every serious crime scene will need forensic team visit. So demand for Scientific Assistants and Lab Assistants has increased.

🌟 If you join now, you will be part of new justice system based on scientific evidence. You may be called to court as expert witness. You will use advanced machines and get training at NFSU and CFSL.

📅 30 Days Study Plan for This Exam 🧠

Here is a simple 30-day plan:

• 📆 Day 1-5: Physics + Chemistry Basics: Revise class 11-12 NCERT concepts, focus on mechanics, thermodynamics, optics, physical and organic chemistry important reactions, analytical techniques. Solve 50 MCQs daily.
• 📆 Day 6-9: Biology + Maths: Cell biology, genetics, human body, blood groups, microbiology.
• 📆 Day 10-16: Forensic Science Core (Most Important): Give 7 days only to forensic – principles, fingerprint, DNA, ballistics, toxicology, questioned documents, cyber forensics, Indian forensic infrastructure. Read Saferstein chapters, make flowcharts for crime scene procedure.
• 📆 Day 17-21: Computer and IT: Fundamentals, networking, MS Office, cyber security, latest innovations – AI, IoT, blockchain, cloud. Practice 100 MCQs. This section is scoring and can boost total.
• 📆 Day 22-26: UP GK Intensive: Geography – rivers, soils, national parks; History – freedom movement in UP, important leaders; Culture – fairs, festivals, art forms; Polity – administrative structure, recent schemes like ODOP, Kanya Sumangala, Vishwakarma Shram Samman; Economy – budget, agriculture, industries; Current affairs last 12 months related to UP.
• 📆 Day 27-28: Full Syllabus Mock Tests: Attempt 2 full-length 100-question mocks in 120 minutes with negative marking. Check mistakes, revise weak topics.
• 📆 Day 29: Revision of Formulas, Definitions, Important Acts – NDPS Act, IT Act, Indian Evidence Act relevant to forensic.
• 📆 Day 30: Light Revision + Relaxation + Document Arrangement for Exam Day.

💡 Pro Tip: Make daily target of 100 MCQs + 1 hour UP GK + 1 hour forensic. Use spaced repetition for memorizing forensic procedures and UP facts.

🔗 Important Links – Apply Here 👇

• 🌐 Official Website: upsssc.gov.in
• 📢 Official Notification PDF: Available in Live Advertisement Segment (Advt No. 15-Exam/2026)
• 🖥️ Apply Online Link: Will be active from 27 July 2026 under Applicant Segment
• 💳 Update Transaction ID by Double Verification Link: On Homepage, Applicant Segment
• 📊 PET 2025 Score Card: upsssc.gov.in PET Section

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 🙋

Q1. What is the last date to apply for UPSSSC Forensic Lab 2026?
📅 Last date is 17 August 2026 for application and fee, and 24 August 2026 for fee matching and correction.

Q2. Can students without PET 2025 apply?
❌ No. Only students who have given PET 2025 and have score card can apply. This is compulsory.

Q3. What is total vacancy?
💺 Total 208 posts for Scientific Assistant and Lab Assistant combined.

Q4. What is age limit?
🎂 21 to 40 years as on 01 July 2026. Relaxation as per UP Government rules for reserved categories.

Q5. What is exam pattern?
📝 100 MCQs, 100 Marks, 120 Minutes, Negative marking 0.25. Subjects: Physics 10, Chemistry 10, Biology 10, Maths 10, Forensic 25, Computer 15, UP GK 20.

Q6. What is application fee?
💰 Rs. 0 application fee + Rs. 25 online processing fee = Total Rs. 25 for all categories.

Q7. Is there any interview?
🚫 No interview. Selection only on basis of written main exam plus document checking.

Q8. What is salary?
💰 Expected salary Level 4 to Level 6 (Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 92,300) plus DA, HRA and other allowances as per 7th Pay Commission.

✍️ Final Words – Your Forensic Dream Awaits! 🌈

🌟 The UPSSSC Forensic Science Laboratory Recruitment 2026 is a rare chance for science graduates who dream of combining science with justice. With only 208 posts and lakhs of PET qualified students, competition will be tough, but with right plan and focused preparation on forensic science + UP GK + core science, you can definitely crack it.

🔥 Start your preparation today. Download official notification, check your eligibility, keep your EWS, SC, ST, OBC certificates ready in prescribed format, ensure your PET registration details are correct, and be ready to apply from 27 July 2026.

💪 Remember: Forensic science is not just about lab coats and microscopes; it is about finding truth through science, helping innocent people get justice, and making society safer. If that excites you, this job is for you!

🍀 All the best for your preparation! Jai Hind! 🇮🇳

📌 Disclaimer: This article is based on official notification No. 15-Exam/2026 dated 24-07-2026 published by UPSSSC. Students are advised to read official detailed advertisement (39 pages) on upsssc.gov.in before applying. Information given here is for guidance only.