UPSSSC Scientific Assistant and Laboratory Assistant Result 2026 - Check Here

Opening Overview

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow, has issued Advertisement No. 15-Exam/2026 for the Forensic Science Laboratory Combined Cadre Main Examination under PET-2025. The notification covers 208 temporary vacancies for Scientific Assistant and Laboratory Assistant posts under the Office of Forensic Science Laboratory, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow. Candidates shortlisted through PET-2025 are eligible to apply for the main examination.

Post Details

Important Dates

The application form can be modified up to 24/08/2026. After this date, no correction request will be accepted.

Application Fee

The fee may be paid through the available online payment facility or SBI e-Challan. The main examination fee, wherever applicable, will be payable separately by candidates shortlisted for the main examination.

Age Limit

The prescribed age is 21 to 40 years as on 01/07/2026. Candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, and other notified categories will receive upper-age relaxation according to Uttar Pradesh Government rules. The applicable age relaxation must be claimed with a valid certificate issued in the prescribed format.

Vacancy Details

The notification also provides horizontal reservation details for women, ex-servicemen, dependants of freedom fighters, persons with disabilities, and outstanding sportspersons, as applicable under Uttar Pradesh Government rules.

Eligibility / Qualification

Scientific Assistant

Candidates must possess a relevant Master's degree in one of the prescribed domains, including:

• Biological Science, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biochemistry-related subjects, Genetics, Cell Biology, Microbiology, or allied areas.
• Physics, Forensic Science with Physics, Nuclear Physics, Electronics, Instrumentation, or related subjects.
• Chemistry, Forensic Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related chemical sciences.
• Computer Science, Computer Applications, or an equivalent qualification in the prescribed computer science domain.

The notification also provides preference for candidates having a Master's degree in the relevant subject, at least two years of service in the Territorial Army, or a valid National Cadet Corps ‘B’ Certificate, wherever applicable under the service rules.

Laboratory Assistant

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in the relevant domain, including:

• Biological Science, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Genetics, Cell Biology, or Microbiology.
• Physics, Applied Physics, Electronics, Instrumentation, or related subjects.
• Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related chemical sciences.
• Computer Science, Computer Applications, or an equivalent qualification.

Preference may be given to candidates having at least two years of service in the Territorial Army or a valid National Cadet Corps ‘B’ Certificate, as prescribed in the applicable service rules.

Candidates must have acquired the required educational qualification by the final date of application. Applicants must have appeared in PET-2025 and must have been issued a PET-2025 scorecard. Candidates with zero or negative actual or normalized PET scores will not be shortlisted for the main examination.

Selection Process

1. Shortlisting on the basis of the normalized PET-2025 score.
2. Written main examination.
3. Document verification and eligibility verification.
4. Final selection and appointment according to merit, reservation, and applicable service rules.

Candidates under investigation or provisionally marked in PET-2025 may be allowed to apply provisionally. Their shortlisting and selection will remain subject to the final decision of the Commission.

Exam Pattern

The written examination will contain one objective-type, multiple-choice question paper with 100 questions, carrying 100 marks. The duration of the examination will be 120 minutes.

There will be negative marking of 25% of the marks prescribed for the question, equivalent to 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.

Syllabus Details

Part 1: Subject-Related Knowledge

Physics

The Physics syllabus includes mechanics; units and dimensions; scalars and vectors; motion in one and two dimensions; Newton’s laws; work, energy and power; circular motion; gravitation; momentum and collisions; rotational motion; simple harmonic motion; elasticity and viscosity; heat and thermodynamics; thermal expansion; heat transfer; kinetic theory of gases; waves and sound; Doppler effect; resonance; ultrasonics; electrostatics; current electricity; magnetism; electromagnetic induction; alternating current; transformers; semiconductors; diodes; transistors; rectifiers; amplifiers; digital electronics; logic gates; atomic structure; Bohr’s model; photoelectric effect; X-rays; radioactivity; nuclear reactions; lasers; holography; radiation detectors; Geiger-Muller counters; scintillation detectors; radiation safety; microscopy; spectroscopy; chromatography; imaging techniques; ballistics physics; fingerprint imaging systems; UV and IR applications; vernier calipers; screw gauge; error analysis; and electrical measuring devices.

Chemistry

The Chemistry 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; hydrocarbons; alcohols; phenols; ethers; aldehydes; ketones; carboxylic acids; amines; biomolecules; aromatic compounds; named reactions; inorganic chemistry; periodic classification; coordination compounds; p-block, d-block and f-block elements; transition elements; acids, bases and salts; qualitative inorganic analysis; volumetric and gravimetric analysis; buffer solutions; pH measurement; titration; separation techniques; paper chromatography; TLC, GC and HPLC; UV, IR, mass and atomic absorption spectroscopy; toxicology; narcotic drugs; psychotropic substances; explosives; petroleum products; paints, dyes and fibres; poison analysis; alcohol estimation; food adulteration; arson investigation; biochemistry; environmental chemistry; water and air pollution; industrial pollutants; heavy metals; waste management; spectrophotometers; colorimeters; centrifuges; microscopes; electrophoresis; PCR basics; and analytical balances.

Biology

The Biology syllabus includes cell structure and function; prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells; cell organelles; mitosis and meiosis; cell cycle; membrane transport; Mendelian genetics; genes and DNA; DNA structure and replication; RNA and protein synthesis; mutations; hereditary diseases; molecular biology; DNA fingerprinting; PCR; gel electrophoresis; recombinant DNA technology; cloning; human genome projects; human anatomy and physiology; digestive, respiratory, circulatory, nervous, excretory, endocrine, reproductive, skeletal and muscular systems; blood composition and blood groups; ABO and Rh factors; antigen-antibody reactions; serum and plasma; blood stain examination; bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa; sterilization and disinfection; immunology; antibodies and antigens; vaccines; biochemistry; forensic biology; biological evidence collection; hair examination; semen and saliva analysis; DNA profiling; human identification; wildlife forensics; entomology; age and sex determination; ecology; food chains; biodiversity; environmental pollution; and conservation biology.

Mathematics

The Mathematics syllabus includes number systems; simplification; LCM and HCF; ratio and proportion; percentage; profit and loss; discount; simple and compound interest; average; partnership; mixture and allegation; time and work; pipes and cisterns; time, speed and distance; boats and streams; problems based on age; algebraic identities; linear and quadratic equations; polynomials; surds and indices; logarithms; arithmetic progression; geometric progression; lines and angles; triangles; circles; quadrilaterals; coordinate geometry; area and perimeter; surface area and volume; trigonometric ratios; heights and distances; mean, median, mode; standard deviation; variance; probability; data interpretation through tables, graphs, pie charts and bar charts; analytical and logical reasoning; series; coding-decoding; blood relations; direction sense; syllogism; statements and conclusions; puzzles; seating arrangement; Venn diagrams; permutation and combination; matrices and determinants; differentiation; and integration.

Forensic Science

The Forensic Science syllabus includes general forensic science; history, principles, scope and branches of forensic science; the role of forensic science laboratories; ethics; quality assurance and quality control; Frye and Daubert standards; crime scene management; types of crime scenes; securing and protecting crime scenes; search methods; crime scene documentation through photography, videography, sketching and notes; evidence collection, preservation and packaging; chain of custody; crime scene reconstruction; physical and biological evidence; trace evidence; hair, fibre, glass, paint and soil examination; fingerprints; serology; DNA profiling; human anatomy basics; blood grouping; DNA extraction and PCR; poison classification; toxicological analysis; drug abuse and narcotics; alcohol analysis; forensic chemistry; explosives and petroleum products; arson investigation; questioned documents; handwriting and signature examination; forgery detection; ink and paper examination; counterfeit currency detection; firearms and ammunition; internal, external and terminal ballistics; gunshot residue; trajectory analysis; tool marks; cyber and digital forensics; computer and network basics; cyber crimes; digital evidence; file systems; data recovery; mobile forensics; email and internet forensics; and the Information Technology Act.

Part 2: Computer and Information Technology

Topics include the history, introduction and applications of computers; information technology; internet and World Wide Web; hardware and software; input and output devices; operating systems; computer networks; databases; cybersecurity; artificial intelligence; data processing; deep learning; machine learning; Internet of Things; MS Word; MS Excel; email; printers; tablets; mobile devices; e-governance; digital financial tools; future skills; and India’s achievements in the information technology sector.

Part 3: General Information Related to Uttar Pradesh

This section covers 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, industry, business, employment, polity, administration, current events, and achievements of Uttar Pradesh.

Important Instructions

• Only one application may be submitted for the advertised posts.
• Candidates must use their PET-2025 registration number for authentication and login through OTP sent to the registered mobile number or email address.
• The photograph and signature uploaded during PET-2025 will be displayed automatically and cannot be changed.
• Applicants should verify all details before final submission and must download and print the submitted application form.
• Candidates claiming reservation must possess valid certificates in the prescribed format by the relevant date.
• Candidates who are not original residents of Uttar Pradesh will generally be treated as unreserved candidates for reservation purposes.
• The Commission will publish examination date, time, centre, admit card, and other updates on its official website. No individual correspondence will be made.
• False information, impersonation, unfair means, misconduct, or submitting multiple applications may lead to cancellation of candidature and debarment from future examinations.

Result Details

The provided document is an examination notification containing vacancy details, eligibility conditions, examination scheme, syllabus, reservation provisions, and application instructions. Candidates should use the PET-2025 registration number and regularly check the UPSSSC website for the written examination admit card, result, merit list, and subsequent document verification notices.