Last Updated: July 21, 2025 9:43 pm
| HPSC Assistant Director & Senior Scientific Officer Recruitment 2025 has opened online applications from July 21 to August 10, 2025 (5:00 PM), for 47 Group-A and Group-B posts of Assistant Director and Senior Scientific Officer in specialized forensic areas like DNA, cyber forensics, toxicology, lie detection, scene of crime, documents, physics, and NDPS at the Forensic Science Laboratory, Madhuban, Karnal; eligibility requires M.Sc/MCA/B.E. degrees (1st/2nd division) with 3-8 years’ relevant experience, Hindi/Sanskrit up to matric, and age 20-45 years (as on February 1, 2024) with relaxations for reserved categories. Fees vary from ₹0 (PwBD) to ₹1,000 (general males), payable online; selection includes screening/subject tests, interviews, and document verification |
HPSC Assistant Director & Senior Scientific Officer Recruitment 2025
Important Dates
| Notification Release | 15 July 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 21 July 2025 (00:01 AM) |
| Last Date for Registration | 10 August 2025 (05:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 10 August 2025 (05:00 PM) |
| Admit Card Release | To Be Announced |
| Exam / Interview Date | To Be Announced |
Application Fee
| Category | Examination Fee (₹) |
|---|---|
| General & Dependent Sons of Ex-Servicemen (DSE) – Male | 1,000 |
| All Male applicants from other States (any category) | 1,000 |
| General & Reserved – Female (Haryana & Other States) | 250 |
| SC / DSC / BC-A (NCL) / BC-B (NCL) / EWS / Ex-Servicemen of Haryana (Male & Female) | 250 |
| PwBD Haryana (≥40% disability) | NIL |
| Payment Mode | Net-Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card only |
Age Limit Details
| Age | Group-A (Assistant Director) | Group-B (Senior Scientific Officer) |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 years (as on 01-02-2024) | 20 years (as on 01-02-2024) |
| Maximum Age | 45 years (as on 01-02-2024) | 45 years (as on 01-02-2024) |
| Age Relaxation | SC & BC of Haryana – 5 years PwBD – 5 years (+ additional 5 years if SC/BC/EWS) | SC & BC of Haryana – 5 years PwBD – 5 years (+ additional 5 years if SC/BC/EWS) |
HPSC Assistant Director & Senior Scientific Officer Recruitment 2025
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Advt No. | Total Posts | Pay Matrix Level / Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Director (DNA) | 7/2025 | 1 | FPL-11 ₹67,700–191,000 |
| Assistant Director (Lie-Detection) | 8/2025 | 1 | FPL-11 ₹67,700–191,000 |
| Assistant Director (Cyber Forensic) | 9/2025 | 6 | FPL-11 ₹67,700–191,000 |
| Assistant Director (Toxicology) | 10/2025 | 2 | FPL-11 ₹67,700–191,000 |
| Senior Scientific Officer (Cyber Forensic) | 11/2025 | 18 | FPL-9 ₹53,100–167,800 |
| Senior Scientific Officer (Scene of Crime) | 12/2025 | 6 | FPL-9 ₹53,100–167,800 |
| Senior Scientific Officer (Documents) | 13/2025 | 3 | FPL-9 ₹53,100–167,800 |
| Senior Scientific Officer (Physics) | 14/2025 | 2 | FPL-9 ₹53,100–167,800 |
| Senior Scientific Officer (Toxicology) | 15/2025 | 7 | FPL-9 ₹53,100–167,800 |
| Senior Scientific Officer (NDPS) | 16/2025 | 1 | FPL-9 ₹53,100–167,800 |
| Total | — | 47 | — |
HPSC Assistant Director & Senior Scientific Officer Recruitment 2025
Eligibility Details
| Post | Academic Qualification | Experience Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Director (DNA) | M.Sc 1st Div./PhD in Zoology, Physical Anthropology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology or Forensic Science with Botany/Zoology at B.Sc | 8 years in DNA Fingerprinting |
| Assistant Director (Lie-Detection) | PG (≥2nd class) in Psychology | 8 years research & analysis in Applied Psychology |
| Assistant Director (Cyber Forensic) | M.Sc (Comp Sci)/MCA or B.E (CS) 1st Div. | 8 years in Cyber Forensic |
| Assistant Director (Toxicology) | M.Sc 1st Div./PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Toxicology or Forensic Science | 8 years in Forensic Toxicology |
| SSO (Cyber Forensic) | M.Sc (Comp Sci)/MCA or B.E (CS) 1st Div. | 3 years in Cyber Forensic |
| SSO (Scene of Crime) | M.Sc (≥2nd Div.) in Zoology, Botany, Chemistry, Physical Anthropology, Human Biology, Genetics, Biotech, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Physics, Maths, Stats or Forensic Science | 3 years in relevant domain |
| SSO (Documents) | M.Sc (≥2nd Div.) in Physics, Maths, Stats, Chemistry or Forensic Science | 3 years relevant |
| SSO (Physics) | M.Sc (≥2nd Div.) in Physics or Forensic Science | 3 years relevant |
| SSO (Toxicology) | M.Sc 1st Div. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Toxicology or Forensic Science | 3 years Forensic Toxicology |
| SSO (NDPS) | M.Sc 1st Div. in Chemistry or Forensic Science | 3 years NDPS-related forensics |
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
| General / Unreserved | 27 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 5 |
| Other Scheduled Castes (OSC) | 5 |
| Deprived Scheduled Castes (DSC) | 5 |
| Backward Class-A (BC-A) | 1 |
| Backward Class-B (BC-B) | 4 |
| Total | 47 |
State-Wise Vacancy Details
| State / Cadre | Posts |
|---|---|
| Haryana (FSL Madhuban, Karnal) | 47 |
Important Documents Required
| Recent passport-size Photograph (signed) | Identity & verification |
| Scanned Signature | Digital authentication |
| Degree & Mark-sheets | Educational proof |
| Caste / EWS / PwBD / ESM Certificates (if applicable) | Claiming reservation & fee relief |
| Haryana Domicile / Resident Certificate | State quota verification |
| Experience Certificates | Essential experience validation |
| Aadhaar Card | Identity & biometric attendance |
| No-Objection Certificate (for Govt employees under bond) | Service clearance |
HPSC Assistant Director & Senior Scientific Officer Recruitment 2025
Syllabus Overview
| Stage | Indicative Syllabus Scope |
|---|---|
| Screening / Subject Knowledge Test | Post-specific core subjects (e.g., Molecular Biology, DNA analysis, Cyber security, Instrumental Toxicology, Crime-scene management, Questioned-Document examination, Forensic Physics), General Science, Computer Awareness, Haryana GK, and Analytical Reasoning. |
Exam Pattern
| Component | Pattern & Marks |
|---|---|
| Screening Test (if held) | OMR-based objective paper; marks/weightage notified later |
| Subject Knowledge Test | Descriptive/Objective; assesses deep domain expertise |
| Interview / Viva-Voce | 12-15 times number of posts are called post-shortlisting; final merit on interview + test scores as per HPSC rules |
Selection Process
| 1 | Online Application Scrutiny & Eligibility Verification |
| 2 | Screening Test / Subject Knowledge Test (as decided by Commission) |
| 3 | Shortlisting on basis of test scores / academic weightage / experience |
| 4 | Document Verification & Interview (Viva-Voce) |
| 5 | Preparation of Final Merit List (category-wise) |
| 6 | Medical Examination & Character Verification |
| 7 | Appointment & Probation in FSL Madhuban, Karnal |
HPSC Assistant Director & Senior Scientific Officer Recruitment 2025
Salary Details
| Post Level | Basic Pay Range | Gross (Approx) | Key Allowances |
|---|---|---|---|
| FPL-11 (Assistant Director) | ₹67,700–191,000 | ₹95,000–260,000 | DA, HRA, Transport, NPS, Specialty Allowances |
| FPL-9 (Senior Scientific Officer) | ₹53,100–167,800 | ₹75,000–230,000 | Same as above with lower DA impact |
| Career Growth | Time-bound promotions to Deputy Director → Joint Director → Director FSL | Up to Level-14 (₹1,44,200+) | MS pay, Academic & Risk allowances per state norms |
How to Apply
| 1 | Visit the official portal hpsc.gov.in ► Click “Apply Online”. |
| 2 | Register using valid Mobile Number & Aadhaar No. to generate Login ID. |
| 3 | Fill personal details, educational qualifications & experience accurately. |
| 4 | Upload scanned Photograph, Signature & mandatory documents in PDF/JPG format. |
| 5 | Pay the requisite examination fee via Net-Banking/Debit/Credit Card. |
| 6 | Submit the form, then download & print the system-generated application PDF. |
| 7 | Sign the printed form, scan it and upload the signed copy for final submission. |
| 8 | Save the final submission email & keep hard-copy safely for future reference. |
| 9 | Monitor hpsc.gov.in & registered email/SMS for admit card and exam updates. |
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