Goa Directorate of Forensic Sciences Recruitment 2026 - 24 Contract Posts, Apply by 17 November
Goa's Directorate of Forensic Sciences has 24 one-year contract posts, including Scientific Officer and Videographer, at Rs. 22,300 to Rs. 60,800 a month. Apply by 17 November 2026.
Apply before 17 Nov 2026 • Opens the official site goa.gov.in
- Total posts· कुल पद
- 24
- Last date· अंतिम तिथि
- 17 Nov 2026
- Qualification· योग्यता
- SSC with photography training to Master's in Science, varies by post
- Salary· वेतन
- Rs. 22,300 to Rs. 60,800 per month (consolidated)
- Job location· कार्य स्थान
- Verna, Goa
- Apply mode· आवेदन माध्यम
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Overview
Under No. 2/2026/DFS/VRN/Recruit-130, dated 26 October 2026, the Directorate of Forensic Sciences, Verna, is filling posts on contract for one year or until regular posts are filled. Staff must attend crime scenes across Goa at any time, including weekends and holidays. The advertisement does not state an age limit.
Posts
| Post | Vacancies | Essential qualification (summary) | Monthly pay (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific Officer (SOC) | 5 | MSc (second class) in Forensic Science, Chemistry, Zoology, Microbiology, Genetics, Biotechnology or Physics, 2 years' forensic lab experience | 60,800 |
| Scientific Assistant (DNA) | 1 | Master's (second class) in Microbiology, Genetics, Zoology, Biotechnology or Forensic Science, with Zoology at Bachelor's level | 48,800 |
| Scientific Assistant | 5 | MSc (second class) in the listed specialization: Biology and Serology 1, Ballistics and Physics 1, Toxicology, Chemistry and Narcotics 3 | 48,800 |
| Searcher (SOC) | 1 | BSc, computer knowledge | 39,000 |
| Photographer | 3 | SSC, diploma in photography and 1 year's experience; or 6-month certificate and 3 years' experience | 22,300 |
| Videographer | 9 | SSC, diploma in photography and 1 year's videography; or 6-month certificate and 3 years' videography | 22,300 |
Other requirements
Knowledge of Konkani is required for these posts, and Marathi is desirable. Field posts set physical standards, including 6/6 distant vision, with or without glasses, and exclude colour blindness and some eye and ear conditions. Check the post's full conditions in the advertisement.
How to apply
- 1Fill in the Annexure-B form, with a separate application for each post, and attach self-attested mark sheets, certificates, experience proof and a photo.
- 2Deliver or post it to the Directorate of Forensic Sciences, near Verna Police Station, Verna, Salcete, Goa 403722, between 28 October and 17 November 2026, on working days from 10 am to 1 pm and 2:30 to 5:30 pm.
- 3Watch goa.gov.in/citizen/recruitment for the shortlist, and bring originals to the interview at Verna. No TA or DA is paid.
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