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DSSSB Junior Scientific Assistant (Forensic) Recruitment 2026 — 289 Posts — Highlights
| Recruiting Body | Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board |
|---|---|
| Post / Position | Junior Scientific Assistant — Forensic Science Laboratory (11 specialisations, Post Codes 21/26–31/26) |
| Total Vacancies | 289 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Age Limit | 18–27 years (as on 15 July 2026 (crucial date)) |
| Pay Scale | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 (per month — 7th CPC) |
| Important Dates | 16 Jun 2026 to 15 Jul 2026 |
The DSSSB Junior Scientific Assistant (Forensic) recruitment 2026 is open. Under Advertisement No. 03/2026, the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) is hiring 289 Junior Scientific Assistants for the Forensic Science Laboratory, Delhi, across 11 specialisations (post codes 21/26–31/26). Apply online at dsssbonline.nic.in by 15 July 2026. These are Group-C, Pay Level 5 posts and no experience is required — a relevant Master’s degree is enough. This page is part of our DSSSB Recruitment 2026 hub.
Specialisation-wise vacancies & qualification
The 289 posts are split across 11 forensic specialisations, each with its own qualification. Apply for the post code that matches your degree.
| Code | Specialisation | Vac | Essential qualification (in brief) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28/26 | Cyber Forensic | 81 | Master’s in CS / Computer Application / IT / Physics (Electronics or Cyber Security); OR B.E./B.Tech in CSE / IT / ECE / EEE |
| 29/26 | Crime Scene / District Mobile Forensic Unit | 46 | Master’s in Zoology / Botany / Anthropology / Microbiology / Chemistry / Physics / Toxicology / Biochemistry / Forensic Science |
| 21/26 | Biology | 44 | Master’s in Zoology / Botany / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Forensic Science (with Zoology or Botany in B.Sc); OR B.E./B.Tech Biotechnology |
| 23/26 | Chemistry | 37 | Master’s in Chemistry / Toxicology / Biochemistry / Forensic Science (with Chemistry in B.Sc) |
| 22/26 | Ballistics | 18 | Master’s in Physics / Mathematics / Applied Mathematics / Forensic Science (with Physics or Maths in B.Sc) |
| 31/26 | Physics | 16 | Master’s in Physics / Forensic Science (Physics studied ≥2 years at B.Sc) |
| 25/26 | Documents | 15 | Master’s in Physics / Chemistry / Forensic Science (Physics or Chemistry ≥2 years at B.Sc) |
| 27/26 | Photo | 14 | Master’s in Physics / CS / Data Analytics / AI / IT / Forensic Science; OR B.Tech in AI |
| 24/26 | Lie-Detection | 12 | Master’s in Psychology or Criminology |
| 26/26 | HRD/QC | 5 | Master’s in a science / Forensic Science; OR PG Diploma (HR); OR MCA; OR B.Tech in CS / Electronics / IT |
| 30/26 | Finger Print | 1 | Master’s in Physics / Chemistry / Forensic Science (Physics or Chemistry ≥2 years at B.Sc) |
| Total | 289 | ||
This is a brief of the qualifications — check the exact wording (subjects, equivalences) for your post code in the official Advt 03/2026 before applying. No experience is required for any of these posts.
Exam pattern & selection
Selection is a single-tier Computer-Based Test (CBT) followed by document verification — there is no separate skill test or descriptive paper for these science posts. The CBT is objective and bilingual (Hindi & English):
- Section A — 100 questions / 100 marks: General Awareness; General Intelligence & Reasoning; Arithmetical & Numerical Ability; Hindi; English (20 marks each).
- Section B — 100 questions / 100 marks: the subject concerned as per the qualification prescribed for your post (i.e. your forensic specialisation / science domain).
Total 200 questions / 200 marks in 2 hours, with 0.25 negative marking per wrong answer. Minimum qualifying marks apply on Section B and on the combined total; the final merit is on the combined Section A + B marks.
Age limit, fee & salary
The age limit is 18–27 years as on 15 July 2026, with relaxation of OBC +3, SC/ST +5 and PwBD +10 years. The application fee is ₹100 (General/OBC/EWS); SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen are exempt (women are also exempt under DSSSB’s standard fee rule — confirm in the notice). The post carries Pay Level 5 (₹29,200–₹92,300), Group C. See the cards on this page for the full breakdown.
How to apply
- Go to dsssbonline.nic.in and complete the one-time registration (OTR).
- Log in, open Advt 03/2026 and select your JSA post code (e.g. 28/26 for Cyber Forensic).
- Fill the application, upload documents and pay the ₹100 fee via SBI e-Pay (exempt categories pay nil).
- Submit before 15 July 2026 (11:59 PM). You may apply for more than one JSA specialisation separately if eligible.
हिंदी सारांश
DSSSB JSA (फॉरेंसिक) भर्ती 2026 — मुख्य बातें:
- 289 पद, 11 स्ट्रीम (पोस्ट कोड 21/26–31/26) — साइबर फॉरेंसिक 81 सबसे ज़्यादा।
- आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि 15 जुलाई 2026 (dsssbonline.nic.in)।
- योग्यता: संबंधित विज्ञान में मास्टर डिग्री; लाई-डिटेक्शन = मनोविज्ञान/अपराधशास्त्र; अनुभव आवश्यक नहीं।
- आयु 18–27 वर्ष (+छूट); शुल्क ₹100 (SC/ST/PwBD/ESM मुक्त); वेतन Pay Level 5 (₹29,200–₹92,300)।
- चयन: एक-स्तरीय CBT — 200 प्रश्न (सेक्शन A एप्टीट्यूड + सेक्शन B विषय), 0.25 नेगेटिव।
Related pages
Back to the DSSSB Recruitment 2026 hub (all 1,979 posts), the DSSSB TGT Computer Science (675 posts) guide, and more latest govt jobs on Resultpedia. Official links are in the Important Links section below.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification (Advt 03/2026) | |
| Application Start | |
| Last Date to Apply | Last Date |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹0 | Online via SBI e-Pay (non-refundable) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | ₹0 | — |
| Women | ₹0 | Confirm in the official notice |
Eligibility & Age Limit
Age Limit: 18–27 years as on 15 July 2026 (crucial date)
OBC +3 years; SC/ST +5 years; PwBD +10 years; PwBD+SC/ST +15; PwBD+OBC +13; Ex-Servicemen as per rules. Upper age relaxable up to 40 for departmental candidates.
Nationality: Indian citizen (per DSSSB eligibility rules).
Salary & Pay Scale
| Post / Group | Pay Level | Pay Range | Gross / Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Pay Level 5 (Group C) | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 | — |
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official portal of DSSSB (linked in Important Links below).
- Register with a valid email and mobile number to generate login credentials.
- Fill the application form with personal, educational, and contact details exactly as on official documents.
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee through the prescribed payment mode (see Application Fee table above).
- Review all entries carefully, then submit the form.
- Download and print a copy of the submitted application for your records.
Resultpedia is independent and not affiliated with Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board. The official application link is in the Important Links section at the bottom of this page — verify all details on the official portal before applying.
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Frequently Asked Questions
DSSSB JSA Forensic ki salary kitni hai?DSSSB JSA फॉरेंसिक की सैलरी कितनी है?
The DSSSB Junior Scientific Assistant (Forensic) post is Group C, Pay Level 5 (7th CPC): ₹29,200 – ₹92,300, plus admissible allowances (DA, HRA, TA). It is a non-gazetted, non-ministerial central-service post at the Forensic Science Laboratory, Delhi.
DSSSB JSA 2026 ki last date kya hai?DSSSB JSA 2026 की अंतिम तिथि क्या है?
The online application is open from 16 June to 15 July 2026 (11:59 PM) at dsssbonline.nic.in. 15 July 2026 is also the crucial date for age and qualification.
DSSSB JSA Forensic ke liye qualification kya chahiye?DSSSB JSA फॉरेंसिक के लिए योग्यता क्या चाहिए?
It depends on the specialisation. In general you need a Master’s degree in the relevant science (Forensic Science is accepted across streams, with the corresponding subject required at B.Sc level). Lie-Detection needs a Master’s in Psychology or Criminology, and Cyber Forensic / Photo / HRD-QC also accept an MCA or B.E./B.Tech route. See the specialisation table on this page.
Which DSSSB JSA Forensic specialisation has the most vacancies?
Cyber Forensic (post code 28/26) has the most — 81 vacancies, followed by Crime Scene / District Mobile Forensic Unit (46), Biology (44) and Chemistry (37). The smallest is Finger Print with 1 post.
DSSSB JSA ki age limit kitni hai?DSSSB JSA की आयु सीमा कितनी है?
The age limit is 18–27 years as on 15 July 2026, with relaxation of OBC +3, SC/ST +5 and PwBD +10 years (and more for combined categories and ex-servicemen). No experience is required for these posts.
DSSSB JSA Forensic application fee kitni hai?DSSSB JSA फॉरेंसिक आवेदन शुल्क कितना है?
The fee is ₹100 for General/OBC/EWS candidates, paid online via SBI e-Pay. SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen are exempt per the official notice (women are also exempt under DSSSB’s standard rule — confirm in the advertisement).
What is the DSSSB JSA Forensic exam pattern?
It is a single-tier CBT of 200 questions / 200 marks in 2 hours — Section A (general aptitude, 100 marks) and Section B (the subject of your post, 100 marks), with 0.25 negative marking per wrong answer, followed by document verification. There is no separate skill test.
What is the selection process for DSSSB JSA (Forensic Science Laboratory)?
Selection is by a one-tier Computer-Based Test on merit, followed by document verification. There is no interview and no experience requirement; a short induction training applies on joining.
DSSSB Junior Scientific Assistant (Forensic) Recruitment 2026 — 289 Posts — Analysis & Trends
A note for science postgraduates.
Forensic Science Laboratory openings are rare, and 289 posts in one cycle is a big window — especially Cyber Forensic (81) and Crime Scene (46), the two largest streams. Because the qualification is post-specific, read your stream’s requirement carefully: some streams insist that the relevant subject (Physics, Chemistry, Botany/Zoology) was studied at the B.Sc level for a minimum number of years, so a mismatched PG alone may not qualify. The exam favours candidates who pair strong domain knowledge (Section B is half the paper) with the general-aptitude Section A that many specialists neglect, and 0.25 negative marking rewards accuracy over guessing. If you hold a broad science PG, scan the table for more than one eligible post code — each is a separate application and a separate shot. Verify your exact eligibility on the official advertisement before paying, and apply a few days before 15 July.