HPSC Senior Scientific Officer Recruitment: The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has released the official notification
Advertisement No. 20/2026 for the recruitment of Senior Scientific Officer (Scene of Crime), Group-B in the Forensic Science Laboratory, Madhuban, Karnal (Haryana). A total of 17 posts are to be filled through online applications from eligible candidates.
| Recruiting Body | Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) |
| Post Name | Senior Scientific Officer (Scene of Crime) |
| Group | Group-B |
| Department | Forensic Science Laboratory, Haryana |
| Advertisement No. | 20/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 17 Posts |
| Job Location | Madhuban, Karnal (Haryana) |
| Pay Scale | FPL-9 (₹53,100 – ₹1,67,800) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Official Website | hpsc.gov.in |
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 08 |
| SC | 02 |
| BC-A | 01 |
| BC-B | 03 |
| EWS | 01 |
| ESM | 02 |
| Total | 17 |
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Essential Qualification | M.Sc. (at least 2nd Division) in any one of the following subjects: Zoology / Botany / Chemistry / Physics / Mathematics / Statistics / Forensic Science / Biotechnology / Molecular Biology / Biochemistry / Microbiology / Physical Anthropology / Human Biology / Human Genetics or equivalent. |
| Experience | Minimum 3 years research and analytical experience in the relevant subject. |
| Language | Hindi or Sanskrit as one subject in Matric or higher education. |
| Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| 20 Years | 45 Years |
| Age relaxation is applicable for SC, BC, PwBD, Women, Ex-Servicemen and other categories as per Haryana Government rules (maximum up to 52 years). | |
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| PwBD (Haryana) | Nil |
| SC / BC-A / BC-B / EWS / Women (Haryana) | ₹250 |
| DESM (UR Category) | ₹1000 |
| All Other Candidates | ₹1000 |
| Payment Mode | Online (Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card) |
The Commission may skip the screening test depending on the number of applications.
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Screening Test | Objective type (if conducted) |
| Subject Knowledge Test | Descriptive / Objective as decided by HPSC |
| Interview | Final selection stage |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 17 January 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 19 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 18 February 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 18 February 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Apply Online | Click to Apply |
| HPSC Official Website | hpsc.gov.in |
A total of 17 vacancies are released for the post of Senior Scientific Officer (Scene of Crime).
The recruitment is for the Forensic Science Laboratory, Madhuban (Karnal), Haryana.
Candidates must have an M.Sc. degree (2nd division) in relevant science subjects with at least 3 years of research/analytical experience.
The age limit is 20 to 45 years. Age relaxation is applicable as per Haryana Government rules.
The selection process may include a Screening Test, Subject Knowledge Test and Interview.
Yes, HPSC may conduct a screening or subject knowledge test depending on the number of applications received.
The application fee is ₹1000 for General category candidates, ₹250 for SC/BC/EWS/Women (Haryana) and Nil for PwBD candidates of Haryana.
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