Eligible candidates holding qualifications like B.A, B.Sc, M.A, M.Sc, B.E/B.Tech, M.E/M.Tech, M.Phil, or Ph.D can apply online through the official NFSU Samarth portal. The online application process begins on 18 December 2025 and will remain open until 18 January 2026.
Interested applicants are advised to read the complete details regarding eligibility, age limit, salary, selection process, and application procedure before applying.
NFSU Recruitment 2025 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 18 December 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 18 December 2025 (12:00 PM IST) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 18 January 2026 (11:59 PM IST) |
| Cut-off Date for Eligibility | 18 January 2026 |
NFSU Technical Posts Recruitment 2025 – Overview
- Organization Name: National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU)
- Post Name: Senior Scientific Officer, Junior Scientific Officer, Senior Scientific Assistant, Laboratory Assistant
- Total Vacancies: 30
- Job Type: Regular Direct Recruitment
- Pay Scale: As per 7th CPC (Pay Levels 5 to 10)
- Application Mode: Online
- Official Website: https://nfsu.ac.in
NFSU Vacancy Details 2025
| Post Name | Pay Level | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Scientific Officer (Investigative Forensic Psychology) | Level 10 | 01 |
| Senior Scientific Officer (Happiness & Wellbeing) | Level 10 | 01 |
| Junior Scientific Officer (Happiness & Wellbeing) | Level 7 | 01 |
| Junior Scientific Officer (Multimedia Forensics) | Level 7 | 01 |
| Junior Scientific Officer (DNA Forensics) | Level 7 | 01 |
| Senior Scientific Assistant (Multimedia Forensics) | Level 6 | 01 |
| Laboratory Assistant | Level 5 | 24 |
| Total | 30 |
Eligibility Criteria for NFSU Recruitment 2025
Educational Qualification & Experience
Senior Scientific Officer
- Ph.D. in relevant discipline with minimum 2 years experience, OR
- Master’s degree in Psychology/Forensic Psychology/Criminology/Neuropsychology/Clinical or Investigative Psychology with minimum 5 years experience
- Desirable experience in Polygraph, BEOS, SDS, Eye Detect, and LVA
Junior Scientific Officer (JSO)
- Relevant Master’s degree or B.E/B.Tech as per specialization
- Minimum 3 years analytical/research experience
- Ph.D. (full-time) may be counted as experience (up to 3 years)
Senior Scientific Assistant
- B.E/B.Tech or relevant Master’s degree in Multimedia/Cyber/Forensic disciplines
Laboratory Assistant
- Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Forensic Science, Criminology, Pharmacy, Genetics, Zoology, Microbiology, or related subjects
Age Limit (as on 18 January 2026)
| Post | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Senior Scientific Officer | 40 Years |
| Junior Scientific Officer | 35 Years |
| Senior Scientific Assistant | 30 Years |
| Laboratory Assistant | 18–27 Years |
- Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen as per Government of India rules
- Government employees may get additional relaxation as specified
Salary Structure
- Senior Scientific Officer: Pay Level 10 (7th CPC)
- Junior Scientific Officer: Pay Level 7
- Senior Scientific Assistant: Pay Level 6
- Laboratory Assistant: Pay Level 5
All posts carry applicable allowances as per NFSU and Government norms.
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹500 + GST & transaction charges
- SC / ST / PwBD / Women Candidates: No Fee
- Fee is non-refundable
- Separate application and fee required for each post
Selection Process
- Senior Scientific Officer: Interview-based selection (screening may be conducted)
- Junior Scientific Officer / Senior Scientific Assistant / Laboratory Assistant:
- Written Test
- Screening/Shortlisting (if required)
Final selection will be based on merit and performance as per NFSU norms.
How to Apply for NFSU Recruitment 2025
- Visit the official website nfsu.ac.in
- Go to Career > Regular Recruitment
- Access the Samarth Portal
- Register and fill the online application form
- Upload required documents
- Pay the application fee (if applicable)
- Submit the application before 18 January 2026
Samarth Portal Link: https://nfsunt.samarth.edu.in
Important Links
- Apply Online: Available on Samarth Portal
- Official Notification PDF: Available on NFSU website
- Official Website: https://nfsu.ac.in
NFSU Recruitment 2025 – FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for NFSU Recruitment 2025?
👉 18 January 2026 (11:59 PM IST)
Q2. How many vacancies are available?
👉 A total of 30 vacancies
Q3. What is the qualification for Laboratory Assistant?
👉 Bachelor’s degree in science/forensic-related subjects
Q4. What is the application fee?
👉 ₹500 for Gen/OBC/EWS; SC/ST/PwBD/Women are exempted
Q5. What is the selection process?
👉 Interview for SSO posts; Written Test for other posts
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