NFSU Various Scientific & Non-Academic Recruitment 2026
National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), an Institution of National Importance under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has released recruitment notifications for various Scientific, Technical and Non-Academic posts through Advertisement No. NFSU/TECHNICAL POSTS/01/2026 and NFSU/NON-ACADEMIC/02/2026 dated 23 February 2026. Interested and eligible Indian nationals can apply online through the Samarth Portal from 23 February 2026 to 23 March 2026.
| Organisation | National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) |
| Advertisement Numbers | 01/2026 (Technical) & 02/2026 (Non-Academic) |
| Total Vacancy | 80 |
| Starting Date of Application | 23 February 2026 (12:00 PM IST) |
| Last Date to Apply | 23 March 2026 (11:59 PM IST) |
| Application Mode | Online (Samarth Portal) |
| Deputy Director (Cyber Security / Cyber Defence) | Ph.D. / Master’s / BE/B.Tech in relevant Cyber Security discipline with 7–12 years experience depending on qualification. Maximum age 50 years. |
| Deputy Director (Forensic Psychology) | Ph.D. / Master’s in Forensic Psychology / Psychology related discipline with 7–10 years experience. Maximum age 50 years. |
| Assistant Director (NDPS) | Ph.D. / Master’s in Forensic Science (Chemistry specialization) / Chemistry / Biochemistry etc. with 4–7 years experience. Maximum age 45 years. |
| Senior Scientific Officer (Cyber Security / NDPS) | Ph.D. / Master’s / BE/B.Tech in relevant discipline with 2–7 years experience. Maximum age 40 years. |
| Junior Scientific Officer (Ballistics / Forensic Accounting) | Master’s Degree in relevant discipline with 3 years experience. Maximum age 35 years. |
| Laboratory Assistant | Bachelor’s Degree in Forensic Science / Criminology / Science related subjects. Age 18–27 years. |
| Section Officer | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with good academic record and computer proficiency. Age 21–40 years. |
| Deputy Section Officer | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with good academic record and computer proficiency. Age 21–40 years. |
| Assistant | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with computer proficiency. Age 21–35 years. |
| Selection Basis | Selection will be based on merit of marks obtained in Written Test and/or Skill Test. |
| Screening | University may restrict number of candidates for written/skill test based on screening and experience. |
| Probation | Selected candidates will be on probation for 2 years as per University norms. |
| Post | Vacancy |
| Deputy Director (Cyber Security / Cyber Defence) | 1 |
| Deputy Director (Forensic Psychology) | 1 |
| Assistant Director (NDPS) | 1 |
| Senior Scientific Officer (Cyber Security) | 1 |
| Senior Scientific Officer (NDPS) | 1 |
| Junior Scientific Officer (Ballistics) | 1 |
| Junior Scientific Officer (Forensic Accounting) | 1 |
| Laboratory Assistant | 24 |
| Section Officer | 12 |
| Deputy Section Officer | 14 |
| Assistant | 25 |
| Online Application | Candidates must apply through Samarth Portal before closing date. |
| Written Test / Skill Test | Eligible candidates will be shortlisted for Written Test and/or Skill Test. |
| Document Verification | Original documents regarding qualification, category and experience must be produced at verification stage. |
| Final Selection | Final selection will be based on merit and approval of competent authority. |
| Post | Pay Level |
| Deputy Director | Level 12 |
| Assistant Director | Level 11 |
| Senior Scientific Officer | Level 10 |
| Junior Scientific Officer | Level 7 |
| Laboratory Assistant | Level 5 |
| Section Officer | Level 8 |
| Deputy Section Officer | Level 7 |
| Assistant | Level 2 |
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹500 + GST & transaction charges |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women Candidates | No Fee |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Online Application Portal | Click Here |
| Advertisement (Technical Posts) | Click Here |
| Advertisement (Non-Academic Posts) | Click Here |
| What is the last date to apply for NFSU Recruitment 2026? | The last date to apply online is 23 March 2026 (11:59 PM IST). |
| What is the application fee? | ₹500 + GST for General/EWS/OBC candidates. SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates are exempted. |
| What is the selection process? | Selection will be based on Written Test and/or Skill Test followed by Document Verification. |
| What is the total number of vacancies? | Total 80 vacancies are announced across Scientific and Non-Academic posts. |
| Is the application mode online or offline? | Applications must be submitted online through the Samarth Portal. |
