Delhi FSL Recruitment 2026: 45 Junior Scientific Assistant and Officer Posts Open as Forensic Demand Rises

Giving a major raise to India's already burgeoning forensic ecosystem, the Delhi Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) has come up with an announcement for the enrollment of 45 positions on a contract basis of Junior Scientific Assistant (JSA) and Junior Scientific Officer (JSO). The step goes along with an increasing demand of the skilled forensic professionals who can help to solve crimes, track cybercrimes and run advanced laboratory analyses in the capital city of the country.

The open positions cover a variety of key sectors such as Biology, Physics & Ballistics, Chemistry & Toxicology, Cyber Forensics, and Documents Examination. The hiring is focused on fresh graduates and entry level professionals with a degree in forensic science, chemistry, physics, biology, or computer science that shows the multidisciplinary feature of modern forensic investigation.

According to the official notification, the maximum age limit for JSA posts is 27 years and for JSO posts 30 years. There is age relaxation for reserved category candidates as per the government rules. Application and Interview Information The FSL Delhi Recruitment 2026 application process was offline. The candidates were asked to submit their application forms along with the attested photocopies of the documents to the office of FSL, Rohini Sector, 14, Delhi. The last date for submission of the applications was January 15, 2026. The candidates shortlisted through the applications are to appear for the walk, in interviews on January 28 and 29 between 9:30 AM and 5:30 PM. The candidates were told to send in separate applications for each post being applied for. Remuneration, Period of Service, and the Selection Procedure Depending on their posts and educational qualifications, the candidates who are selected will be paid a monthly salary of between 42, 632 and 68, 697. The initial appointment will be on a contractual basis for one year, and the contract may be extended on the basis of the candidate's good performance and the institution's needs. The selection will be made mainly on candidates' academic records, work experience, and the interview performance. Candidates will not be paid for the travel expenses to the interview.

Forensics Jobs Growing

This hiring initiative is in line with the government's overall plan to bolster the forensic department, particularly with the increasing cases of cybercrime, financial fraud, and complicated criminals. As forensic studies are being more and more incorporated into the National Education Policy (NEP), there will be a high requirement for experts in this field in the future.

Industry analysts point out that such job advertisements provide great career opportunities for students from healthcare, science, and technology streams, making forensics a cutting, edge discipline with significant national relevance.