HPSC Senior Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026: Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has released an official notification for the recruitment of Senior Scientific Officer (Scene of Crime) (Group-B) posts in the Forensic Science Laboratory, Madhuban, Karnal, Haryana. This recruitment is being conducted under Advertisement No. 20/2026, published in January 2026, inviting online applications from eligible candidates.
The online application process will begin from 19 January 2026 and will remain open till 18 February 2026 (05:00 PM). Interested candidates must ensure that they fulfill all eligibility conditions related to education, age limit, and experience before applying through the official HPSC website.
HPSC Senior Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) |
| Post Name | Senior Scientific Officer (Scene of Crime) |
| Group | Group-B |
| Department | Forensic Science Laboratory |
| Job Location | Madhuban, Karnal, Haryana |
| Advertisement No. | 20/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 17 |
| Pay Scale | FPL-9 (₹53,100 – ₹1,67,800) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | hpsc.gov.in |
HPSC Senior Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Publication | 13 January 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 19 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 18 February 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 18 February 2026 |
HPSC Senior Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| PwBD (Haryana) | Nil |
| SC / BC-A / BC-B / ESM / EWS / Women (Haryana) | ₹250 |
| DESM (Haryana – Reserved Categories) | ₹250 |
| DESM (Haryana – UR Category) | ₹1000 |
| All Other Candidates | ₹1000 |
HPSC Senior Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 Vacancies & Qualification
Vacancy Details (Category-Wise)
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 08 |
| SC | 02 |
| BC-A | 01 |
| BC-B | 03 |
| EWS | 01 |
| ESM (GEN) | 02 |
| DESM | 01 |
| Total | 17 |
Educational Qualification
- M.Sc (at least 2nd Division) in Zoology / Botany / Chemistry / Physics / Mathematics / Statistics / Forensic Science / Biotechnology / Molecular Biology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Human Biology / Human Genetics / Physical Anthropology or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years research and analytical experience in relevant subjects
- Hindi or Sanskrit as a subject in Matric or Higher Education
HPSC Senior Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 45 Years
- Age calculated as per HPSC rules with relaxation applicable for SC, BC, ESM, PwBD, Women, and other eligible categories as per Haryana Government norms.
HPSC Senior Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process generally consists of:
- Screening Test (if required)
- Subject Knowledge Test
- Interview
How to Apply for HPSC Senior Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026
Candidates must apply online through the official HPSC website. The application process includes registration, filling the online form, fee payment, uploading a signed application form, and required documents. Applications submitted without uploading the signed form will be rejected.
HPSC Senior Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| HPSC Senior Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification | Notification |
| HPSC Senior Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 Apply Online | Apply Online |
| HPSC Official Website | HPSC |
