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The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow, has issued the examination and syllabus details for the Scientific Assistant and Laboratory Assistant recruitment under the Office of Forensic Science Laboratory, Uttar Pradesh. The notification is associated with Advertisement No. 15-Exam/2026 and the Forensic Science Laboratory Combined Cadre Main Examination (PET-2025)/16.
The source document does not contain a released answer key. It provides recruitment instructions, vacancy details, eligibility requirements, examination scheme, syllabus, reservation provisions and application-fee information.
Post Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Post Name | Scientific Assistant, Scientific Assistant (Special Selection), Laboratory Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 208 posts mentioned in the notification; the displayed vacancy tables show post-wise figures of 134, 13 and 56 respectively |
| Qualification | Relevant M.Sc., B.Sc., B.Tech., computer science qualification or equivalent, depending on the post and domain |
| Category | Answer Key / Examination Scheme Notice |
| Status | Examination and syllabus notice available; answer key is not included in the source document |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application and fee payment last date | 17/08/2026 |
| Application correction last date | 24/08/2026 |
| EWS certificate period | 01/04/2026 to 17/08/2026 |
| Advertisement-related government order | 27/05/2026 |
| Relevant reservation government order | 30/12/2025 |
| Examination date | To be announced by UPSSSC |
| Answer key release date | To be announced by UPSSSC |
Application Fee
The notification specifies the following online processing fee structure:
| Category | Application Fee | Online Processing Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | ₹0 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
| Other Backward Class | ₹0 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
| Scheduled Caste | ₹0 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
| Scheduled Tribe | ₹0 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
The fee may be paid through the prescribed online payment method or SBI e-Challan. The main examination fee, if applicable, is payable separately by candidates shortlisted for the main examination.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Pay Level | Unreserved | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total Shown in Table |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific Assistant | Level 6; ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 | 54 | 28 | 2 | 37 | 13 | 134 |
| Scientific Assistant (Special Selection) | Level 6; ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 13 |
| Laboratory Assistant | Level 4; ₹25,500–₹81,100 | 23 | 12 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 56 |
The notification states that the recruitment covers vacancies in the Office of Forensic Science Laboratory, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow. Reservation is subject to applicable Uttar Pradesh government rules, including horizontal reservation for women, persons with disabilities, ex-servicemen, dependants of freedom fighters and outstanding sportspersons.
Age Limit
- The age requirement shown for the posts is 21 to 40 years.
- Age is calculated with reference to the prescribed date in the recruitment notice and the candidate must have attained 21 years by 01/07/2026.
- Candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Class and other eligible categories may receive upper-age relaxation according to Uttar Pradesh government rules.
- Government employees, ex-servicemen, persons with disabilities, women and other special categories may receive applicable relaxation under the relevant rules.
Eligibility / Qualification
Scientific Assistant
Candidates must possess a relevant postgraduate qualification in one of the prescribed domains, including:
- M.Sc. in a relevant Biological Science discipline such as Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Genetics, Cell Biology, Microbiology or a related subject.
- M.Sc. in Physics or a related physical science discipline, or an equivalent qualification in the prescribed domain.
- M.Sc. in Chemistry or a related chemistry discipline.
- Postgraduate qualification in Computer Science or an equivalent computer-related qualification, wherever prescribed.
The notification also provides preference for candidates having higher qualifications in the relevant subject, at least two years of service in the Territorial Army or a valid National Cadet Corps ‘B’ certificate, subject to the applicable service rules.
Laboratory Assistant
Candidates must possess a relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in the prescribed domain, including:
- B.Sc. in Biological Science, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Cell Biology, Microbiology or a related subject.
- B.Sc. in Physics, Instrumentation, Electronics or a related physical science subject, or B.Tech. in the relevant engineering discipline.
- B.Sc. in Chemistry or a related chemistry discipline.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or an equivalent computer qualification wherever prescribed.
The detailed subject-wise eligibility and domain requirements must be verified from the official advertisement before applying.
Selection Process
- Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET-2025) score-based shortlisting.
- Online application for the main examination by eligible shortlisted candidates.
- Written competitive main examination.
- Document verification and eligibility verification.
- Final selection and appointment according to merit, reservation and applicable service rules.
Candidates with a zero or negative score in PET-2025 are not shortlisted for the main examination. Shortlisting is based on the normalized PET score and post-wise merit. Candidates marked under investigation or provisional categories may remain subject to the Commission’s final decision.
Exam Pattern
The written examination contains one objective and multiple-choice question paper with 100 questions, 100 marks and a duration of 120 minutes.
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | Subject-related knowledge: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and Forensic Science | 65 | 65 |
| Part 2 | Concepts of Computer and Information Technology, contemporary technological development and innovation | 15 | 15 |
| Part 3 | General information related to the State of Uttar Pradesh | 20 | 20 |
| Total | — | 100 | 100 |
A negative marking provision applies. For every incorrect answer, 25% of the marks prescribed for that question, equivalent to 0.25 mark, is deducted.
Syllabus Details
Physics
Important areas include mechanics; units and dimensions; scalars and vectors; motion; Newton’s laws; work, energy and power; circular and rotational motion; gravitation; momentum and collisions; simple harmonic motion; elasticity and viscosity; heat and thermodynamics; waves and sound; optics; electricity and magnetism; electronics; modern physics; radiation and nuclear physics; forensic physics; experimental physics and laboratory instrumentation.
Chemistry
The syllabus covers atomic structure; chemical bonding; states of matter; thermodynamics; thermochemistry; chemical and ionic equilibrium; electrochemistry; redox reactions; chemical kinetics; surface chemistry; solutions and colligative properties; organic chemistry; inorganic chemistry; analytical chemistry; volumetric and gravimetric analysis; buffer solutions; pH measurement; titration; chromatography; TLC, GC and HPLC; spectroscopy; forensic and applied chemistry; toxicology; narcotic drugs; explosives; petroleum products; paints, dyes and fibres; poison analysis; alcohol estimation; food adulteration; biochemistry; environmental chemistry and instrumentation.
Biology
Major topics include cell structure and function; prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells; cell organelles; mitosis and meiosis; cell cycle; genetics; DNA and RNA; protein synthesis; molecular biology; biotechnology; human anatomy and physiology; blood and serology; ABO and Rh blood groups; microbiology; immunology; biochemistry; forensic biology; biological evidence; hair examination; semen and saliva analysis; DNA profiling; human identification; wildlife forensics; entomology; ecology and environment.
Mathematics
The mathematics syllabus includes number systems; simplification; LCM and HCF; ratio and proportion; percentage; profit and loss; discount; average; partnership; mixture and allegation; time and work; pipes and tanks; time, speed and distance; boats and streams; age-based questions; algebra; linear and quadratic equations; polynomials; surds and indices; logarithms; arithmetic and geometric progressions; geometry; mensuration; trigonometry; statistics; data interpretation; analytical and logical reasoning; permutation and combination; probability; matrices; determinants; differentiation and integration.
Forensic Science
Topics include general forensic science; history, principles and scope of forensic science; forensic science laboratories; crime scene investigation; crime scene management; search methods; documentation and evidence collection; physical and biological evidence; forensic biology; forensic chemistry; questioned documents; handwriting and signature analysis; forgery detection; ink and paper examination; counterfeit currency detection; ballistics; firearms and ammunition; internal, external and terminal ballistics; gunshot residue; trajectory analysis; tool marks; cyber and digital forensics; computer networks; cybercrime; digital evidence; file systems; data recovery; mobile forensics; email and internet forensics; and basic provisions of the Information Technology Act.
Computer and Information Technology
This section includes the history and application of computers; information technology; internet and World Wide Web; hardware and software; input and output devices; operating systems; networking; internet protocols; databases; email; MS Word; MS Excel; printers, tablets and mobile devices; social networking; e-governance; digital financial tools; cybersecurity; artificial intelligence; big data processing; deep learning; machine learning; Internet of Things and contemporary developments in India.
General Knowledge of Uttar Pradesh
Questions may cover the history, culture, art, architecture, festivals, folk dances, literature, regional languages, heritage, social customs, tourism, geography, environment, natural resources, climate, soil, forests, wildlife, mines and minerals, economy, agriculture, industries, business and employment, polity and administration, current events and achievements of Uttar Pradesh.
Answer Key Details
The supplied document does not include a provisional or final answer key, an answer-key download notice or an objection deadline. Once UPSSSC releases the answer key, candidates should download it from the official website, compare their responses with the provisional key, calculate their probable score after applying the negative-marking rule and submit objections through the prescribed online process within the notified deadline.
Candidates should retain their registration number, application details, response sheet and supporting evidence for any objection. The final answer key and result will be prepared after considering valid objections in accordance with the Commission’s rules.
Important Instructions
- Applications are accepted only through the UPSSSC online application system.
- Candidates must authenticate or log in using the PET-2025 registration number and the OTP sent to the registered mobile number or email address.
- Only one application is permitted for the advertised posts.
- Candidates must possess the required qualification and certificates by the application closing date.
- EWS candidates must submit a certificate issued between 01/04/2026 and 17/08/2026, based on the income of financial year 2025-26 and valid for financial year 2026-27.
- Corrections in the submitted application are permitted up to 24/08/2026 only.
- Candidates must download and preserve a printed copy of the final application form.
- The examination centre, date and time will be communicated through the admit card. Requests for change of examination centre or schedule will not ordinarily be accepted.
- The Commission does not generally communicate with candidates through individual letters; candidates should regularly check the official website for updates.
Official Website
The official website mentioned in the notification is upsssc.gov.in.