Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology Recruitment in the Directorate of Forensic Services

Applications are invited from eligible candidates to fill the following posts purely on contractual basis for a period of one year or till the regular posts are filled, whichever is earlier, as per the mode of recruitment mentioned against each post.

Post : Scientific Officer, Scientific Assistant

Scientific Officer (SOC)
No of posts : 05
Essential / Desirable Qualification :
Essential:
1. Master of Science with specialization in Forensic Science, Chemistry, Zoology, Microbiology, Genetics, Biotechnology, or Physics, with at least second class from a recognized university.
2. At least 02 years of practical experience in the relevant field (laboratory/crime scene visit) from State/Central Forensic Science Laboratory.
3. Knowledge of Konkani.
4. Knowledge of Computer.
5. Physical fitness and prescribed distant/near vision standards without glasses.
Desirable:
1. Doctorate Degree in Science in the relevant field from a recognized university.
2. Knowledge of Marathi.
3. FACT/FACT+ qualified.
Physical Standards:
1. Must be physically fit to perform duty in the relevant field.
2. Distant vision: Right Eye 6/6, Left Eye 6/6 (Snellen).
3. Near vision : Right Eye 0.5, Left Eye 0.5 (Snellen).
4. Each eye must have full field of vision. Candidates with uniocular vision, amblyopia, colour blindness, squint or any morbid conditions of the eyes or lids of either eye and perforated ear drum shall be deemed to be disqualified.
Monthly remuneration (consolidated) : Rs. 60,800/-

Scientific Assistant (DNA)
No of posts : 01
Essential / Desirable Qualification :
Essential:
1. Master’s Degree with second class in Microbiology/Genetics/Zoology/Biotechnology/Forensic Science, with Zoology as one of the subjects at the Bachelor’s Degree level in Science from a recognized university.
2. Knowledge of Computer.
3. Knowledge of Konkani.
4. Physical fitness and prescribed distant/near vision standards without glasses.
Desirable:
1. Knowledge of Marathi.
2. FACT/FACT+ qualified in the relevant subject.
Physical Standards :
1. Must be physically fit to perform duty in the relevant field.
2. Distant vision: Right Eye 6/6, Left Eye 6/6 (Snellen).
3. Near vision: Right Eye 0.5, Left Eye 0.5 (Snellen).
4. Each eye must have full field of vision. Candidates with uniocular vision, amblyopia, colour blindness, squint or any morbid conditions of the eyes or lids of either eye and perforated ear drum shall be deemed to be disqualified.
Monthly remuneration (consolidated) : Rs. 48,800/-

Scientific Assistant
No of posts : 05
Essential / Desirable Qualification :
Essential:
1. Master’s Degree in Science with at least second class from a recognized university, with specialization in the relevant discipline as follows:
o Biology and Serology: Zoology/Forensic Science/Microbiology/Genetics/Biotechnology – 01 post.
o Ballistics and Physics: Physics/Chemistry/Forensic Science – 01 post.
o Toxicology, Chemistry & Narcotics: Chemistry/Forensic Science – 03 posts.
2. Knowledge of Konkani.
Desirable :
1. Should be computer literate.
2. Knowledge of Marathi.
3. FACT/FACT+ qualified in the relevant subject.
Monthly remuneration (consolidated) : Rs. 48,800/-

Duties to be performed
For Scientific Officer (SOC)- To visit crime scenes in the State of Goa (24x7) at any given point of time, irrespective of Saturdays, Sundays & holidays. To oversee the operations of forensic team, assign, review, and evaluate the work of scientific staff and technicians. To ensure accuracy and reliability of forensic analyses, maintaining quality assurance and adherence to established protocols. To prepare the reports and documentation of crime scene visit. To depose in the Court of Law as Expert witness. Any other work given by the superiors. Overall to ensure that forensic operations are conducted efficiently, accurately, and ethically, while also managing the personnel involved.

For Scientific Assistant and Scientific Assistant (DNAV- To assist senior officers in the examination, evaluation, and comparison of evidence received in the concerned division of the Directorate and aid in research, development, and practical demonstrations for training/visitors. To visit scene of crimes to assist senior officers and Investigating Officers (I.Os) round-the-clock upon calls from Police Stations/Units/PCR; collect, document, and submit crime scene visit reports and physical evidence in prescribed formats. Management of exhibits— from receipt, storage, opening and analysis to packing, sealing, and dispatch of exhibits. To maintain laboratory equipments, logbooks, AC/cold storage units, and inventories of consumables, glassware, chemicals, and miscellaneous items (promptly reporting faults and managing procurement procedures). To maintain registers and records of crime scene visits, pending exhibits, monthly returns/reports, and laboratory activities. Any other work given by the superiors.

Terms and Conditions
(i) The generated hard copy of Application Form in prescribed format (Annexure- B) filled in with the necessary details along with self attested copies of marksheet & passing certificate of highest qualification, experience certificate and affixed with his/her recent self attested passport size photograph on the space provided and duly signed at the bottom of the application form shall be submitted by hand delivery/through postal delivery in the Directorate of Forensic Sciences, Near Verna Police Station, Verna, Salcete, Goa, 403722 from 28/10/2026 to 17/11/2026 between 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. on all working days. The applications in any form received after the due date will be summarily rejected and no intimation will be given to the candidate. The list of shortlisted candidates after document scrutiny shall be displayed on the Goa Govt. Portal: https://www.goa.gov.in/ citizen/ recruitment/.
(ii) Interviews shall be held at the Directorate of Forensic Sciences, Verna-Goa.
(iii) No TA/DA will be paid for interview.
(iv) Incase interview cannot be completed on the scheduled date/duration, the interview shall be conducted on the next working day.
(v) Candidates are required to bring all the Original documents about their educational qualification, experience and other relevant documents along with their 01 set of self - attested photocopies at the time of interview as per the schedule at Annexure-'W.
(vi) In the event of selection/appointment the candidate shall have to submit an undertaking stating that he/she shall not stake any claim nor file any court case for regularization of service in any Court of Law.
(vii) No Allowance/facility available to the regular employees shall be payable to person engaged.
(viii) Tenure of contract shall be for a period of one year or till the posts are filled on regular basis, whichever is earlier. The contract shall terminate automatically on completion of one year, unless terminated earlier.
(ix) The Director, Directorate of Forensic Sciences, Verna-Goa can terminate the services at any time by giving one month advance notice to the official in the writing without assigning any reason. In case any selected candidate wishes to quit the service, one month prior notice or surrender of one month remuneration in lieu of Notice is required.
(x) The names of selected candidates will be displayed on the Goa Govt. Portal (https://www.goa.gov.in/citizen/recruitment/) and shall be sent to the selected candidate via e-mail and post. The candidates must be ready to join immediately after the selection.
(xi) The contract staff will be required to visit scene of crimes in the State of Goa (24x7) at any given point of time, irrespective of Saturdays, Sundays & holidays.
(xii) No relaxation will be given in working hours to the selected candidate for any reason what so ever.
(xiii) The selected candidates shall have to execute a contract agreement accepting the above terms and condition on a non-judicial stamp paper of Rs.100/- before their appointment on contract basis.
(xiv) A separate application should be submitted for each post.
(xv) The Director, Directorate of Forensic Sciences, Verna-Goa reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process at any time without any further notice and without assigning any reason thereof.