NFSU Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for Scientific Officer, Scientific Assistant & Lab Assistant Posts

NFSU Recruitment 2026 notification released for 30 Scientific Officer, Scientific Assistant & Lab Assistant posts. Apply online through Samarth Portal before 18 January 2026.

The National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), a prestigious Institution of National Importance functioning under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has released an official notification for the recruitment of Scientific and Technical staff.

As per Advertisement No. NFSU/TECHNICAL POSTS/10/2025, applications are invited from eligible Indian nationals for various Scientific Officer, Scientific Assistant, and Laboratory Assistant posts. Interested candidates must submit their applications online through the Samarth Portal before the closing date.

🔎 NFSU Recruitment 2026 : Overview

• Organization: National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU)
• Advertisement No.: NFSU/TECHNICAL POSTS/10/2025
• Post Category: Scientific & Technical Posts
• Total Vacancies: 30
• Mode of Application: Online (Samarth Portal)
• Last Date to Apply: 18 January 2026
• Official Website: nfsu.ac.in

📋 Vacancy Details & Pay Level : NFSU Recruitment 2026

🎓 Eligibility Criteria (Post-Wise) : NFSU Recruitment 2026

1️⃣ Senior Scientific Officer (Level-10)

• Age Limit: Maximum 40 years
• Qualification:
  • Ph.D. in relevant discipline OR
  • Master’s Degree in Psychology / Forensic Psychology / Criminology / Neuropsychology
• Experience:
  • 2 years (Ph.D. holders)
  • 5 years (Master’s degree holders)

2️⃣ Junior Scientific Officer (Level-7)

• Age Limit: Maximum 35 years

Discipline-wise Qualification:

• Happiness & Wellbeing:
  Master’s in Psychology / Criminology / Forensic Psychology / Forensic Science + 3 years experience
• Multimedia Forensics:
  B.E./B.Tech (CSE / IT / ECE) or Master’s in CS / IT / Forensic Science + 3 years experience
• DNA Forensics:
  Master’s in Zoology / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Forensic Science or B.E./B.Tech (Biotech) + 3 years experience

3️⃣ Senior Scientific Assistant (Level-6)

• Age Limit: Maximum 30 years
• Qualification:
  B.E./B.Tech (CSE / IT / ECE) OR Master’s in CS / IT / Physics / Forensic Science (Cyber/Digital)

4️⃣ Laboratory Assistant (Level-5)

• Age Limit: 18 to 27 years
• Qualification:
  Bachelor’s Degree in Science subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Forensic Science, Criminology, etc.

💰 Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹500 + GST & transaction charges
• SC / ST / PwBD / Women Candidates: No Fee
• Refund Policy: Non-Refundable

📝 Selection Process : NFSU Recruitment 2026

• Senior Scientific Officer (Post 1 & 2):
  Selection through Interview. A screening test may be conducted if required.
• JSO, SSA & Laboratory Assistant (Post 3 to 7):
  Selection based on Written Examination merit.

🚀 How to Apply Online : NFSU Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the Samarth recruitment portal: nfsunt.samarth.edu.in
2. Complete registration and login
3. Select the desired post and fill in the application form
4. Upload required documents
5. Pay the application fee (if applicable)
6. Submit the form before 18 January 2026 (11:59 PM)

📌 Important: Separate applications and fees are required for each post.

📅 Important Dates

• Online Application Start: 18 December 2025 (12:00 PM)
• Last Date to Apply Online: 18 January 2026 (11:59 PM)

🔗 Important Links

❓ FAQs – NFSU Recruitment 2025–26

Q1. What is the closing date for NFSU online applications?
👉 The last date to submit the online application is 18 January 2026.

Q2. How are Laboratory Assistant posts selected?
👉 Selection will be done purely on the basis of marks obtained in the written test.

Q3. Do women candidates need to pay an application fee?
👉 No, women candidates are fully exempted from paying the application fee.