AP SLPRB FSL Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026 Notification Out

The State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Andhra Pradesh, has announced the release of a detailed recruitment notification (Rc.No.83/SLPRB/Rect.1/2026) for the position of Scientific Assistant in the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) Department. Eligible and interested candidates are invited to apply for the 43 direct recruitment vacancies across Physical, Chemical, and Biology/Serology disciplines. The application process will be conducted exclusively via online mode through the official SLPRB AP website.

AP SLPRB Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026: Overview

Vacancy Details

A total of 43 posts are available under direct recruitment. Candidates must select only one appropriate post code based on their educational eligibility, as submitting multiple applications will lead to disqualification.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (As on 1st July 2026)

• Maximum Age: Candidates must not have attained the age of 44 years. They must be born on or after 2nd July 1982.

• Age Relaxation: An upper age limit relaxation of 5 years applies to Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer), Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and AP State Government employees. Ex-Servicemen and NCC Cadet Corps Instructors are eligible for 3 years of relaxation plus the length of their service.

Educational Qualifications

Candidates must possess the requisite degree from a recognized University in India as of the notification date.

Medical Standards

Candidates must possess sound health and meet specific visual standards. Colour blindness, squint, or any morbid eye condition will result in disqualification. Physically/Orthopedically handicapped candidates or those with hearing defects and abnormal psychological behavior are not considered eligible.

Salary / Pay Scale

Selected candidates appointed to the posts of Scientific Assistant (Physical, Chemical, and Biology/Serology) will receive a pay scale of Rs. 44,570/- to 1,27,480/- under the RPS 2022 guidelines. Appointees will be covered by the Contributory Pension Scheme.

Application Fee

The application fee must be paid through Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking.

Selection Process

The selection for Scientific Assistants in AP FSL is purely based on merit and involves the following stages:

1. Written Examination: There is no Preliminary Written Test. Candidates will directly appear for a Written Examination carrying 120 marks. The test will consist of 120 objective-type questions and will last for 2 hours, conducted exclusively in the English language.

   • Minimum Qualifying Marks: OC (including EWS): 40%, BCs: 35%, SCs/STs: 30%.

2. Certificate Verification: Candidates will be required to present all original certificates (Educational, SSC, Community, NCL, EWS, Study/Residence) during the verification process.

3. Final Selection: Strict relative merit will be determined based on the total score obtained in the written exam (120 marks), factoring in reservation rules.

How to Apply Step-by-Step

Follow these steps to submit the online application form:

1. Step 1: Visit the official SLPRB AP web portal at slprb.ap.gov.in.

2. Step 2: Proceed to pay the prescribed Registration Fee using a Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking by providing details such as Name, Date of Birth, Mobile Number, and SSC Hall Ticket Number.

3. Step 3: After successful payment, log in and fill out the complete Online Application Form.

4. Step 4: Ensure all information is accurate and upload necessary documents, including a passport-size photo, signature, SSC certificate, community certificate, and EWS/NCL certificates if applicable.

5. Step 5: Press “Submit” to confirm the application. Take a printout of the submitted form for future reference.

Important Links

Note: The exact dates for the submission of online applications and the written examination schedule will be announced shortly through a separate press release by the SLPRB AP.