Apply Online for Scientific Assistant (5 posts) under Staff Selection Commission - Life Sciences Apply

Online applications are invited from the citizens of India in the prescribed form for Jharkhand Scientific Assistant Competitive Examination-2025 for appointment against the notified regular and backlog vacancies of various posts of Scientific Assistants in the State Forensic Science Laboratory, Jharkhand, Ranchi under the Department of Home, Prison and Disaster Management by the Department of Personnel, Administrative Reforms and Official Language, Government of Jharkhand letter no. 7977, dated 09.12.2024. Candidates can apply under the following educational qualification and prescribed age limit as per eligibility.

Post : Scientific Assistant

Scientific Assistant, Serology
No of post : 02
Pay Scale : Pay Band PB II - Rs. 9300-34800 Grade Pay - Rs. 4200
Minimum Educational Qualification (from Government recognized Institute) : M.Sc in Zoology / Biochemistry / Botany/ Molecular Biology / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Life Science with 55% marks from a recognized University or M.Sc in Forensic Science with 55% marks from a recognized University and B.Sc in any one of the subjects (Zoology/Biochemistry/Botany/Molecular Biology/Bio-technology/Micro Biology/Life Science) at graduation level.
Essential Qualification : It is mandatory to have a certificate course in computer (minimum 6 months Diploma in Computer Application) from an institute registered by the State Government/Government of India. Apart from the above, it is mandatory to appear in the examination of Paper-1 (Computer Knowledge and Operation) under the main examination and obtain 30% marks.

Scientific Assistant, DNA
No of post : 02
Pay Scale : Pay Band PB II - Rs. 9300-34800 Grade Pay - Rs. 4200
Minimum Educational Qualification (from Government recognized Institute) : M.Sc in Zoology/Biochemistry/Botany/Molecular Biology/Biotechnology/Micro Biology/Life Science with 55% marks from a recognized University or
M.Sc in Forensic Science with 55% marks from a recognized University and B.Sc in any one of the subjects (Zoology/Biochemistry/Botany / Molecular Biology/ Biotechnology / Microbiology / Life Science) at graduation level.
Essential Qualification : It is mandatory to have a certificate course in computer (minimum 6 months Diploma in Computer Application) from any institute registered by the State Government/Government of India.
Apart from the above, it is mandatory to appear in Paper-1 (Computer Knowledge and Operation) examination under the main examination and obtain 30% marks.

Scientific Assistant, Biology
No of post : 01
Pay Scale : Pay Band PB II - Rs. 9300-34800 Grade Pay - Rs. 4200
Minimum Educational Qualification (from Government recognized Institute) :
M.Sc in Zoology/Biochemistry/Botany/Molecular Biology/Bio-technology/Micro Biology/Life Science with 55% marks from a recognized University or
M.Sc in Forensic Science with 55% marks from a recognized University and B.Sc in any one subject (Zoology/Biochemistry/Botany) at graduation level.
Essential Qualification : It is mandatory to have a certificate course in computer (minimum 6 months Diploma in Computer Application) from an institute registered by the State Government / Government of India.
Apart from the above, it will be mandatory to appear in the examination of Paper-1 (Computer Knowledge and Operation) under the main examination and obtain 30% marks.

• The number of category wise vacancies can be revised in the light of the request of the requisitioning department.
• Keeping in view the work culture of the laboratory, consent has been obtained from the Department of Women and Child Development and Social Security, Jharkhand, Ranchi to keep it free from the scope of reservation for the disabled.
• Before applying for the examination, the candidates should ensure that they fulfill all the conditions published regarding eligibility for the advertised post. Permission to appear in the examination will be completely provisional. Issuance of admit card for the examination does not prove that the candidates fulfill the prescribed eligibility for selection for appointment to the advertised post because the Commission can check the eligibility related certificates of the successful candidates after the main examination.

Age Limit
Minimum age limit:- 21 years
Maximum age limit :- (As prescribed by the Resolution No. 609 of the Department of Personnel, Administrative Reforms and Official Language, dated 25.01.2016)
(i) Unreserved : 35 years.
(ii) Economically Weaker Section (EWS) 35 years.
(iii) Extremely Backward Class (Schedule-1) and Backward Class Schedule-2 (Male): 37 years.
(iv) Women [Unreserved, Extremely Backward Class (Schedule-1) and Backward Class (Schedule-2)]: 38 years.
(v) Scheduled Tribe / Scheduled Caste (Male and Female) : 40 years.
Ex-servicemen will be given an additional relaxation of five years in the maximum age limit. Certificate related to being an ex-serviceman will be demanded by the Commission in due course, which will be mandatory to submit.

Important guidelines for filling online application
(i) Before filling the application form, the candidate should download the advertisement and brochure and enter the information in the application form as per the terms and conditions of the brochure.
(a) Before filling the application, the candidate should read the brochure carefully and ensure that the certificate required for the application is available with him.
(b) Before filling the application, keep a scanned copy of his photograph and full signature with him.
(c) Check all the certificates carefully to ensure that his name, father's name and other details are correct in all of them, otherwise get it corrected before filling the application.
(ii) The applicant will write the same spelling of his name as mentioned in the Matriculation/10th certificate/mark sheet. There should not be any difference in the spelling of the name mentioned in the Matriculation/10th certificate/mark sheet and the name filled in the application form. In the information related to the name in the application, words like Shri/Mr./Shriman etc. should not be used before the name.
(iii) The applicant will enter the same date of birth (date, month and year) as mentioned in his/her Matriculation Certificate/Marks Sheet in the prescribed place in his/her application form.

Various dates for completion of application process:-
The dates for completion of various stages of online application form are as follows:-
a) From 02.05.2025 to midnight of 02.06.2025 for registration and entering information.
b) Till midnight of 04.06.2025 for making payment of examination fee.
c) Till midnight of 06.06.2025 for taking printout of application form by uploading photo and signature.
d) From 08.06.2025 to midnight of 10.06.2025, the online application form will be reopened for correction of any incorrect entry made in it through which valid candidates will be able to correct the errors in the online application form. In case of payment of examination fee with discount, the claim for correction will be limited to the amount of examination fee paid

The examination fee is Rs. 100/- (one hundred rupees).
Exemption in examination fee:- The examination fee for the candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes/Scheduled Castes of Jharkhand State is Rs. 50/- (fifty rupees). In case the candidates belonging to category other than Scheduled Tribes/Scheduled Castes who are local residents of Jharkhand State pay the examination fee at concessional rate, their candidature can be terminated by cancelling their application form. Without paying the examination fee, the application forms will not be accepted and can be cancelled. The examination fee is non-refundable.

Process of paying exam fee:-
To deposit the exam fee, click Submit To Proceed Payment. A new page will open in which tick (2) the Term & Condition and proceed by pressing the Proceed button. After this, select JSACE-2025 in front of Select Payment category and pay your exam fee by entering your Registration Number.