APSC Recruitment 2025: Apply for Scientific Officers Vacancy

The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) invites applications from eligible candidates to fill six vacant positions for the post of Scientific Officer. The positions are available under the Directorate of Forensic Science, Assam. Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply online through the official APSC recruitment portal.

APSC Recruitment 2025 – Highlight Table

APSC Recruitment 2025 – Vacancy Details

1. Scientific Officer (Directorate of Forensic Science, Guwahati, Assam)

• No. of Posts: 3
  • Drugs & Narcotics Division: 1
  • Toxicology Division: 1
  • Biology Division: 1

Educational Qualification:

• Drugs & Narcotics Division: M.Sc. in Chemistry or M.Sc. in Forensic Science with specialization in the relevant subject.
• Toxicology Division: M.Sc. in Chemistry or M.Sc. in Forensic Science with specialization in the relevant subject.
• Biology Division: M.Sc. in Botany, Zoology, Anthropology (Physical), Biotechnology, or Forensic Science with specialization in the relevant subject.

2. Scientific Officer (Regional Forensic Science Laboratories)

• No. of Posts: 3 (Silchar, Tezpur, Bongaigaon, Dibrugarh, Jorhat)
  • Biology Division: 1
  • Instrumentation Division: 1
  • Drugs & Narcotics Division: 1

Educational Qualification:

• Biology Division: M.Sc. in Botany, Zoology, Anthropology (Physical), Biotechnology, or Forensic Science with specialization in the relevant subject.
• Instrumentation Division: M.Sc. in Physics with Electronics, M.Sc. in Electronics, M.Sc. in Instrumentation, or M.Sc. in Forensic Science with specialization in the relevant subject.
• Drugs & Narcotics Division: M.Sc. in Chemistry or M.Sc. in Forensic Science with specialization in the relevant subject.

Pay Scale

• Salary: ₹30,000/- to ₹1,10,000/-
• Grade Pay: ₹12,700/-

Age Limit (as on 01-01-2025)

• Minimum Age: 21 years
• Maximum Age: 38 years

Relaxation:

• SC/ST: 5 years (up to 43 years)
• OBC/MOBC: 3 years (up to 41 years)
• Ex-Servicemen: Maximum age 50 years (additional relaxation for OBC/MOBC and SC/ST as applicable)
• PwBD: 10 years (across all categories)

Application Fees

• General: ₹297.20
• OBC/MOBC: ₹197.20
• SC/ST/BPL/PwBD: ₹47.20

Last Date for Fee Payment: 18-02-2025

How to Apply

Candidates are required to apply online through the APSC recruitment portal:
https://apscrecruitment.in

Important Dates:

• Starting Date for Online Application: 17-01-2025
• Closing Date for Online Application: 16-02-2025

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FAQs

1. What is the total number of vacancies for APSC Scientific Officer posts in 2025?
The total number of vacancies is 6.

2. What is the age relaxation for SC/ST candidates?
SC/ST candidates are eligible for a 5-year age relaxation, up to 43 years.

3. Where can I apply for the APSC Scientific Officer recruitment?
You can apply online at https://apscrecruitment.in.

4. What is the application fee for OBC/MOBC candidates?
The application fee for OBC/MOBC candidates is ₹197.20.

5. What is the last date for submitting the online application?
The last date for submitting the application is 16-02-2025.