Science & Research

Forensic Scientist

Salary range₹44,900 – 1,42,400 / month (Scientific Officer, Level 7) → ₹56,100+ (Senior Scientific Officer) Apply throughBihar Public Service Commission, Bihar Staff Selection Commission Current openingsNo jobs found

1 Description of the job

A forensic scientist analyses physical and biological evidence from crime scenes, such as fingerprints, DNA, documents and chemicals, and presents findings to courts.

Collect and examine crime-scene evidence
Run lab tests (DNA, toxicology, ballistics)
Report findings and give court testimony

2 Skills required

Forensic science Lab analysis Attention to detail Law of evidence Report writing Integrity Communication

3 Opportunities available in the market

Forensic science laboratories (FSL) of states and central bodies recruit forensic scientists, usually through public-service exams.

State / central forensic science laboratories
Police and investigation agencies
Private forensic labs and research

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹44,900 – 1,42,400 / month (Scientific Officer, Level 7)

Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹56,100+ (Senior Scientific Officer)

Senior / specialistHigher: Deputy / Assistant Director scales

Indicative only. Government and public-sector pay follows the official pay matrix of the recruiting body (basic pay plus allowances), which changes with revisions and state rules. Always confirm pay in the official notification.

5 Official recruitment — how to apply & which states

This is a government post.
It is not advertised on private job portals such as Naukri or Indeed. Vacancies are filled only through the official exams and notifications below. Apply only on these official websites.

Apply through these official bodies

Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)Scientific Officer (forensic science) postsbpsc.bihar.gov.in Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC)bssc.bihar.gov.in Staff Selection Commission (SSC)Central forensic-laboratory posts (as notified)ssc.gov.in Employment News (official job notices)employmentnews.gov.in

Where vacancies are (indicative)

#	State	Main hubs	Share of vacancies
1	Uttar Pradesh Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi	Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi	Larger share
2	Maharashtra Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	Larger share
3	Bihar Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur	Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur	Larger share

Recruitment for this role is organised by the recruiting body and is open across India; vacancies depend on the notification and on state / cadre allocation. The ranking shows larger states by population and is only a guide. Always read the official advertisement.

Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in) · Employment News

Always read the official advertisement for eligibility, age limit, syllabus, fees and last date.

Current openings — BiharCareer

No jobs foundNo matching posts are listed on BiharCareer right now. Check the official websites above for the latest notification.

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