The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow, has officially announced Advertisement No. 15-Exam/2026 for recruitment under the Office of Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), Uttar Pradesh. This recruitment drive aims to fill 208 vacancies for Scientific Assistant and Lab Assistant positions across various specialized domains. Candidates holding a valid UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET-2025) scorecard and relevant academic qualifications are eligible to apply online.
UPSSSC FSL Recruitment 2026 Overview
Recruiting Authority | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
Department | Office of Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow |
Advertisement Number | 15-Exam/2026 |
Post Names | Scientific Assistant & Lab Assistant (General & Special Selection) |
Total Vacancies | 208 Posts |
Mode of Application | Online |
Selection Basis | PET-2025 Score, Written Examination, & Document Verification |
Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
Important Dates
Event | Date |
Notification Release Date | 24-07-2026 |
Online Application & Fee Start Date | 27-07-2026 |
Last Date for Application & Fee Payment | 17-08-2026 |
Last Date for Fee Adjustment & Form Modification | 24-08-2026 |
Vacancy Details
The UPSSSC has released a total of 208 vacancies for Scientific Assistant and Lab Assistant posts in the Forensic Science Laboratory cadre. The positions are categorized into general and special selection drives across distinct technical domains.
Post Name | Recruitment Type | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total Posts |
Scientific Assistant | General Selection | 54 | 28 | 02 | 37 | 13 | 134 |
Scientific Assistant | Special Selection | 00 | 05 | 02 | 06 | 00 | 13 |
Lab Assistant (Laboratory Assistant) | General Selection | 23 | 12 | 01 | 15 | 05 | 56 |
Lab Assistant (Laboratory Assistant) | Special Selection | 00 | 02 | 00 | 03 | 00 | 05 |
Total | 77 | 47 | 05 | 61 | 18 | 208 |
Educational Qualifications
Candidates must possess a valid UPSSSC PET-2025 scorecard and fulfill the essential qualification requirements for their respective domain:
- Mandatory Requirement: Appearance in the UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET-2025) with a valid non-zero scorecard.
- Biology Domain: B.Sc. degree in Biology or Forensic Science with specialization in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Cell Biology, or Microbiology from a recognized university or institute.
- Physics Domain: B.Sc. degree in Physics or Forensic Science with specialization in Physics, Nuclear Science, Instrumentation, or Electronics; OR B.Tech. in Instrumentation, Electrical & Electronics, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Chemistry Domain: B.Sc. degree in Chemistry or Forensic Science with specialization in Chemistry, or Biochemistry.
- Computer Science Domain: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science OR an ‘A’ Level Diploma from NIELIT.
Preferential Qualification: Candidates holding an M.Sc. in the relevant discipline (for Scientific Assistant), a higher computer qualification, 2 years of service in the Territorial Army, or an NCC ‘B’ Certificate will receive preference.
Salary Details
Post Name | Pay Scale Level | Pay Scale Range |
Scientific Assistant | Level-6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
Lab Assistant | Level-4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 years (as on 1st July 2026).
- Maximum Age: 40 years.
- Age Relaxation: Relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable for reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, Ex-Servicemen, State Government employees) as per Uttar Pradesh government rules.
Selection Process
The selection process for the UPSSSC FSL Recruitment comprises the following stages:
- Shortlisting based on PET-2025: Applicants will be shortlisted for the main written examination based on their normalized PET-2025 score (15 times the category-wise advertised vacancies).
- Written Main Exam: A single paper containing 100 multiple-choice questions (100 marks) with a duration of 2 hours (120 minutes). Negative marking of 25% (1/4th mark) applies to incorrect answers.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates passing the written test will undergo document verification prior to final selection.
Application Fee
All candidate categories are required to pay an initial online processing fee at the time of form submission:
Category | Application Fee | Processing Fee | Total Fee |
Unreserved (UR) | ₹0.00 | ₹25.00 | ₹25.00 |
Other Backward Classes (OBC) | ₹0.00 | ₹25.00 | ₹25.00 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | ₹0.00 | ₹25.00 | ₹25.00 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | ₹0.00 | ₹25.00 | ₹25.00 |
Note: Candidates shortlisted for the main examination will be required to pay the main exam fee separately prior to downloading their admit cards.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates must complete their application online through the official portal by following these steps:
- Go to the official UPSSSC portal at upsssc.gov.in.
- Click on the relevant notification under the Live Advertisement Segment on the homepage.
- Authenticate and log in using your PET-2025 Registration Number via the OTP sent to your registered mobile number or email.
- Review your auto-populated personal details from PET-2025 and select the post(s) you wish to apply for.
- Fill in required educational details, including Board/University name, passing year, roll/certificate number, and marks.
- Confirm your auto-fetched photo and signature, then click Continue.
- Enter post preferences, fill out preferential qualification options, accept the declaration, and enter the verification code.
- Pay the online processing fee of ₹25 via Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or SBI E-Challan.
- Submit the completed application form and print a copy for future administrative reference.
Official Links
| UPSSSC FSL Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Click Here |
| UPSSSC Scientific & Lab Assistant Posts Apply Online Link | Click Here |
