The National Forensic Sciences University has released its latest official recruitment notification (Advt. No. NFSU/TECHNICAL POSTS/01/2026 and NFSU/NON-ACADEMIC/02/2026) to fill the 82 Non Teaching Posts.The online application portal at the official website (https://nfsu.ac.in/) will remain active from 23.02.2026 to 23.03.2026. Before submitting an application, candidates must carefully read the NFSU Non Teaching 2026 notification and verify their eligibility.
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Eligible candidates with qualifications Bachelor Degree, Master’s Degree, Ph.D can apply online. Candidates should note that the primary work locations for these posts are Gandhinagar. Registered candidates will receive a link to download their exam hall tickets via email approximately 4 to 7 days prior to the examination date.
NFSU Current Notification 2026 [Quick Summary]
| Organization Name: National Forensic Sciences University |
| Notification No: NFSU/TECHNICAL POSTS/01/2026 and NFSU/NON-ACADEMIC/02/2026 |
| Job Category: Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: Regular Basis |
| Total No of Vacancies: 82 Section Officer, Deputy Section Officer, Assistant, Deputy Director Cyber Security/ Cyber Defence, Deputy Director Forensic Psychology, Assistant Director- NDPS, Senior Scientific Officer Cyber Security/Cyber Defence, Senior Scientific Officer- NDPS, Junior Scientific Officer- Ballistics, Junior Scientific Officer – Forensic Accounting, Laboratory Assistant Posts |
| Place of Posting: Gandhinagar |
| Starting Date: 23.02.2026 |
| Last Date: 23.03.2026 |
| Apply Mode: Online |
| Official Website: https://nfsu.ac.in/ |
Current NFSU Job Openings:
- Section Officer – 12 Posts
- Deputy Section Officer – 14 Posts
- Assistant – 25 Posts
- Deputy Director Cyber Security/ Cyber Defence – 01 Post
- Deputy Director Forensic Psychology – 01 Post
- Assistant Director- NDPS – 01 Post
- Senior Scientific Officer Cyber Security/Cyber Defence – 01 Post
- Senior Scientific Officer- NDPS – 01 Post
- Junior Scientific Officer- Ballistics – 01 Post
- Junior Scientific Officer – Forensic Accounting – 01 Post
- Laboratory Assistant – 24 Posts
NFSU Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification for NFSU:
- Section Officer –
- Essential:
- Bachelor Degree in any discipline with good academic record obtained from any of the University established or incorporated by or under the Central or State Act in India or any other educational institution recognized as such or declared to be deemed as University under section-3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956.
- Possess adequate knowledge of Hindi, English and Computer proficiency.
- Essential:
- Deputy Section Officer –
- Essential:
- Bachelor Degree in any discipline with good academic record obtained from any of the University established or incorporated by or under the Central or State Act in India or any other educational institution recognized as such or declared to be deemed as University under section-3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956.
- Possess adequate knowledge of Hindi, English and Computer proficiency.
- Essential:
- Assistant –
- Essential:
- Bachelor Degree in any discipline obtained from any of the Universities established or incorporated by or under the Central or State Act in India or any other educational institution recognized as such or declared to be deemed as University under section-3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956.
- Possess adequate knowledge of Hindi, English and Computer proficiency.
- Essential:
- Deputy Director Cyber Security/ Cyber Defence –
- Essential:
- Ph.D. Degree in relevant discipline OR Master’s Degree in Cyber Security / Computer Science / Information Technology / Cyber Security Management/ Digital Forensics/ Multimedia Forensics/ Information Security/ Artificial Intelligence / Network Security/ Operation Technology Security/ CS / Forensic Science with Specialization in Cyber Forensics OR Bachelor of Engineering / B. Tech CSE / Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) /IT / Electronics or Electrical and Electronics (EEE) /Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) / Bachelors of Engineering in Information Communication Technology (ICT).
- For candidates having Ph.D. Degree in relevant discipline requires 07 (Seven) years experience and for the candidates having only Master’s degree 10 (Ten) Years of experience is required in doing analysis / Research in Government organization / Accredited Research Institute in the field of Digital Forensics/ Incident Response/ CS/ Cyber Security/ Digital Forensics and Information Security/ Digital Forensics and Information Assurance/ Electronics/ Multimedia Forensics or equivalent industrial experience in the above mentioned field. OR
- For candidate having only BE/B.Tech. degree in relevant discipline, 12 (Twelve) years experience is required in doing analysis research in the Government Organization /Recognised Research Institute in the field of Digital Forensics/ Incident Response/ Computer Science/ Cyber Security/ Digital Forensics and Information Security/ Digital Forensics and Information assurance/ Electronics/ Multimedia Forensics or equivalent industrial experience in the above mentioned field.
- Desirable:
- Experience in the field of Cyber Security.
- Candidates having relevant certification in ISMS-LA/ CEH/ CHFI/ ISO 27001/ SANS.
- Essential:
- Deputy Director Forensic Psychology –
- Essential:
- Ph.D. Degree in relevant discipline OR Master’s Degree in Forensic Psychology/ Psychology/ Criminology/ Neuropsychology/ Clinical Psychology/ Investigative Psychology Or any other discipline of Psychology from a recognised University/ Institute
- For a candidate having Ph.D. Degree in relevant discipline requires 07 (Seven) years experience and for the candidate having only Master’s degree 10 (Ten) Years of experience is required in analysis / Research in the concerned field in any Central/ State/ UT Government Organization or Accredited Laboratory/ Research Institute or equivalent industrial experience.
- Desirable:
- Experience in analysis/ investigation of cases related to polygraph, BEOS, SDS, Eye Detect & LVA
- Essential:
- Assistant Director- NDPS –
- Essential:
- Ph.D. Degree in relevant discipline OR Master’s Degree in Forensic science (with Forensic Chemistry as specialisation)/ Forensic Science#/ Chemistry/ Biochemistry /Forensic Pharmacy/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry/ Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance from recognised University/ Institute. [#Candidates having Master Degree in Forensic Science must have studied a minimum of 4 subjects from any of the above mentioned disciplines at Master’s level.]
- For candidates having Ph. D. degree in relevant discipline, Four (4) years of experience is required and for the candidate having only Master’s degree in relevant discipline, 7 years of experience in Analysis /Research in the relevant field in any Central/ State/ UT Government Organisation/ Recognised Laboratory /Research Institute or equivalent Industrial experience.
- Desirable:
- Proficiency in Narcotic Drug Testing and Understanding of Quality Processes in Compliance with ISO/IEC17025:2017 and ISO9001:2015
- Essential:
- Senior Scientific Officer Cyber Security/Cyber Defence –
- Essential:
- Ph.D. Degree in relevant discipline OR Master’s Degree in Cyber Security / CS / IT / Cyber Security Management/ Digital Forensics/ Multimedia Forensics/ Information Security/ Artificial Intelligence / Network Security/ Operation Technology Security/ Computer Science & Engineering/ Forensic Science with Specialization in Cyber Forensics OR Bachelor of Engineering / B. Tech computer Science and Engineering (CSE) / ECE /Information Technology/ Electronics or Electrical And Electronics (EEE) /Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) / Bachelors of Engineering In Information Communication Technology (ICT).
- For candidate having Ph.D. Degree, 02 (TWO) years experience and for the candidate having only Master’s degree, 5 (Five) Years of experience is required in doing analysis / Research in the Government organization / Recognized Research Institute in the field of Digital forensics/ Incident Response/ Computer Science/ Cyber Security/ Digital Forensics and Information Security/ Digital Forensics and Information Assurance/ Electronics/ Multimedia Forensics or equivalent industrial experience in the above mentioned field. OR
- For candidate having B.E./B.Tech. degree, 7 (Seven) years experience is required in doing Analysis/ Research in the Government Organization /Recognised Research Institute in the field of Digital Forensics/ Incident Response/ Computer Science/ Cyber Security/ Digital Forensics and Information Security/ Digital Forensics and Information Assurance/ Electronics/ Multimedia Forensics or equivalent industrial experience in the above mentioned field.
- Desirable:
- Experience in the field of Cyber Security.
- Candidates having relevant certification in ISMS-LA/ CEH/ CHFI/ ISO 27001/SANS.
- Essential:
- Senior Scientific Officer- NDPS –
- Essential:
- Ph.D. Degree in relevant discipline OR Master’s Degree in Forensic science (with Forensic Chemistry as specialisation)/ Forensic Science#/ Chemistry/ Biochemistry /Forensic Pharmacy/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry/ Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance from recognised University/ Institute. [#Candidate having Master Degree in Forensic Science must have studied minimum 4 subjects from any the above mentioned discipline at Master’s level.]
- For candidate having Ph. D. degree in relevant discipline, minimum 2 (Two) years of experience and for the candidate having only Master’s degree in relevant discipline, minimum 5 (Five) years of experience is required in Analysis /Research in the relevant field in any Central/ State/ UT Government Organisation or Recognised Laboratory /Research Institute or equivalent Industrial experience.
- Desirable:
- Experience working in the field of testing for narcotic drugs. understanding of the ISO/IEC17025:2017 and ISO9001:2015 quality processes
- Essential:
- Junior Scientific Officer- Ballistics –
- Essential:
- Master’s Degree in Forensic science (with specialization in Forensic Physics)/ Forensic Science#/ Physics/ Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics/ Ballistics from recognised University/ Institute. [#Candidates having Master Degree in Forensic Science must have studied a minimum 4 subjects from any of the above mentioned disciplines at Master’s level.]
- Three (3) years of experience in Analysis /Research in the field of Ballistics in Government/ Industry/ Recognized educational Institute. [Candidates having Ph. D. Degree in full time mode in concerned discipline will be considered as having maximum Three years research experience for this position].
- Desirable:
- Research or Analysis experience at a Forensic Science Lab, Research Lab, or industry.
- Essential:
- Junior Scientific Officer – Forensic Accounting –
- Essential:
- Master’s Degree in Forensic Accounting/ Finance/ Commerce/ Accounting/ Management (with specialization in Finance)/ Data Analytics or Professional Chartered Accountant/ ICWA obtained from a recognized University/ Institute. 3. Three years of experience doing analysis and research in the fields of auditing and forensic accounting in government, business, and accredited educational institutions. [For this role, candidates with a Ph. D. degree in the relevant field working full-time shall be deemed to have no more than three years of research experience.].
- Desirable:
- Ph. D. in concerned Discipline. PG Diploma in Forensic Accounting Work experience in the Fraud Investigation and Forensic Accounting fields.
- Essential:
- Laboratory Assistant –
- Essential:
- Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following subjects: Forensic Science / Chemistry / Bio chemistry / Pharmacology / Pharmacy / Criminology /Physics / Mathematics / Botany / Zoology / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Physical Anthropology / Genetics from a recognised University or Institute.
- Essential:
Age Limit for NFSU: (As on 23.03.2026)
- Section Officer – 21 to 40 Years
- Deputy Section Officer – 21 to 40 Years
- Assistant – 21 to 35 Years
- Deputy Director Cyber Security/ Cyber Defence – 50 years
- Deputy Director Forensic Psychology – 50 years
- Assistant Director – 45 years
- Senior Scientific Officer Cyber Security/Cyber Defence – 40 years
- Senior Scientific Officer – 40 years
- Junior Scientific Officer – 35 years
- Laboratory Assistant – 18 – 27 Years
Relaxation of Upper age limit:
- For SC/ ST Applicants: +5 years
- For OBC Applicants: +3 years
- For PwBD (Gen/ EWS) Applicants: +10 years
- For PwBD (SC/ ST) Applicants: +15 years
- For PwBD (OBC) Applicants: +13 years
- For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy
Pay Scale for NFSU:
- Section Officer – Pay Level – 8
- Deputy Section Officer – Pay Level – 7
- Assistant – Pay Level – 2
- Deputy Director Cyber Security/ Cyber Defence – Pay Level – 12
- Deputy Director Forensic Psychology – Pay Level – 12
- Assistant Director- NDPS – Pay Level – 11
- Senior Scientific Officer Cyber Security/Cyber Defence – Pay Level – 10
- Senior Scientific Officer- NDPS – Pay Level – 10
- Junior Scientific Officer- Ballistics – Pay Level – 07
- Junior Scientific Officer – Forensic Accounting – Pay Level – 07
- Laboratory Assistant – Pay Level – 05
Method of Selection for NFSU:
- Written test
- Skill Test
Application Fee for NFSU:
- For ST/SC/Ex-s/PWD Applicants – Nil
- For Other Applicants – Rs.500/- + GST & transaction charges.
- Payment Mode: Online
How to Submit an Application:
Eligible candidates shall apply online between 23.02.2026 and 23.03.2026 (both days inclusive) through the ‘Careers’ page of the National Forensic Sciences University website https://nfsu.ac.in/ after carefully going through the instructions given in Official Notification.
Crucial Dates:
- Starting Date for Submission of Application: 23.02.2026
- Last date for Submission of Application: 23.03.2026
NFSU Advertisement & Apply Link:
| Official Career Page of NFSU: Click Here to Website |
| Advertisement (NFSU/NON-ACADEMIC/02/2026) for NFSU: Click Here to Download |
| Advertisement (NFSU/TECHNICAL POSTS/01/2026) for NFSU: Click Here to Download |
| Online Application Form for NFSU: Click Here to Apply |
