HPSC Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online for 47 Assistant Director & SSO Posts
The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has released a new recruitment notification (Advertisement No. 7 to 16/2025) inviting online applications for **47 posts of Assistant Director and Senior Scientific Officers (Group A&B)** in the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), Madhuban, Karnal, Haryana. This is a significant opportunity for qualified professionals seeking a career in forensic science.
The online application process will commence on **July 21, 2025**, and the last date for submission of online applications and fee deposit is **August 10, 2025 (up to 05:00 PM)**. Candidates are strongly advised to carefully read the detailed advertisement available on the HPSC official website to ensure they meet the specific educational qualifications and experience requirements for each post before applying.
HPSC Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | 7 to 16/2025 |
| Date of Publication | 15 July 2025 |
| Post Names | Assistant Director & Senior Scientific Officers (Group A&B) |
| Total Vacancies | 47 |
| Application Type | Online |
| Online Application Start Date | 21 July 2025 |
| Online Application Closing Date | 10 August 2025 (05:00 PM) |
| Fee Deposit Closing Date | 10 August 2025 (05:00 PM) |
| Job Location | FSL, Madhuban, Karnal, Haryana |
| Official Website | hpsc.gov.in |
Important Dates for HPSC Recruitment 2025
| Event | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Date of Publication | 15 July 2025 |
| Opening date for submission of online applications | 21 July 2025 |
| Closing date for submission of online applications | 10 August 2025 (05:00 PM) |
| Closing date for deposit of Fee | 10 August 2025 (05:00 PM) |
HPSC Vacancy Details 2025 (Total: 47 Posts)
The 47 vacancies are distributed across various Assistant Director and Senior Scientific Officer posts. Here's a summary:
| Sr. No. | Advt. No. | Name of Posts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7/2025 | Assistant Director (DNA) | 01 |
| 2 | 8/2025 | Assistant Director (Lie-Detection) | 01 |
| 3 | 9/2025 | Assistant Director (Cyber Forensic) | 06 |
| 4 | 10/2025 | Assistant Director (Toxicology) | 02 |
| 5 | 11/2025 | Senior Scientific Officer (Cyber Forensic) | 18 |
| 6 | 12/2025 | Senior Scientific Officer (Scene of Crime) | 06 |
| 7 | 13/2025 | Senior Scientific Officer (Documents) | 03 |
| 8 | 14/2025 | Senior Scientific Officer (Physics) | 02 |
| 9 | 15/2025 | Senior Scientific Officer (Toxicology) | 07 |
| 10 | 16/2025 | Senior Scientific Officer (NDPS) | 01 |
| Grand Total | 47 | ||
Note: Detailed category-wise break-up (Gen/UR, SC, Backward Classes (BCA/BCB), EWS) is available in the official notification.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on February 01, 2024):
- Assistant Director (Group-A): 21-45 years.
- Senior Scientific Officer (Group-B): 20-45 years.
- Age Relaxation:
- Schedules Castes of Haryana: 5 years
- Backward Classes of Haryana: 5 years
- Disabled persons (PwBD): 5 years (+5 years if PwBD belongs to SC/ST/B/EWS, subject to maximum 52 years).
- Wife of military personnel disabled in service: 5 years
- Widowed or legally divorced woman: 5 years
- Judicially separated woman (residing separately for >2 years): 5 years
- Unmarried woman: 5 years
- Ex-serviceman: Relaxation to the extent of military service added by three years.
- Persons working on ad hoc/contract/work-charged/daily wages basis in Haryana Govt./Board/Corporation/Govt-aided Institutions: Relaxation equal to completed years on equivalent post, subject to maximum age of 52 years.
Important: Age will be calculated as on February 01, 2024, as per the notification.
Educational Qualification & Experience:
Each post has specific educational and experience requirements. Candidates must possess the qualifications mentioned below (or equivalent) and relevant experience as specified:
- Assistant Director (DNA): M.Sc (1st Division) or Ph.D in Zoology/Physical Anthropology/Genetics/Bio-Chemistry/Bio-Technology/Microbiology/Molecular Biology/Forensic Science (with Zoology/Botany at B.Sc level). 8 years analytical/research experience in DNA Finger Printing.
- Assistant Director (Lie-Detection): Post Graduate degree (at least 2nd class) in Psychology or equivalent. 8 years research and analytical experience in applied Psychology.
- Assistant Director (Cyber Forensic): M.Sc Computer Science/MCA (1st Division) or B.E. (Computer Science) (1st Division). 8 years experience in Cyber Forensic.
- Assistant Director (Toxicology): M.Sc (1st Division) or Ph.D in Chemistry/Bio-Chemistry/Toxicology/Forensic Science (with Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology subjects). 8 years research and analytical experience in Forensic Toxicology.
- Senior Scientific Officer (Cyber Forensic): M.Sc Computer Science/MCA (1st Division) or B.E. (Computer Science) (1st Division). 3 years experience in Cyber Forensic.
- Senior Scientific Officer (Scene of Crime): M.Sc (at least 2nd Division) in Zoology/Botany/Chemistry/Physical Anthropology/Human Biology/Human Genetics/Bio-Technology/Molecular Biology/Microbiology/Physics/Mathematics/Statistics/Forensic Science. 3 years research and analytical experience.
- Senior Scientific Officer (Documents): M.Sc (at least 2nd Division) in Physics/Mathematics/Statistics/Chemistry/Forensic Science. 3 years research and analytical experience.
- Senior Scientific Officer (Physics): M.Sc (at least 2nd Division) in Physics/Forensic Science. 3 years research and analytical experience.
- Senior Scientific Officer (Toxicology): M.Sc (at least 1st Division) in Chemistry/Bio-Chemistry/Toxicology/Forensic Science. 3 years research/analytical experience in Forensic Toxicology.
- Senior Scientific Officer (NDPS): M.Sc (at least 1st Division) in Chemistry/Forensic Science. 3 years research/analytical experience.
- Common Requirement: Hindi/Sanskrit as one of the subjects in Matric or Higher education for all posts.
Note: The qualifications must be possessed on or before the closing date of application (August 10, 2025). No claim of equivalent qualifications would be considered. Part-time experience will not be considered.
Application Fee
| S. No. | Categories of Candidates | Fee (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | For all Male candidates of General category (including Dependent Son of Ex-Serviceman of Haryana) & all Male candidates of General/Reserved categories of other States. | 1000/- |
| 2. | For all Female candidates of General category (including Female Dependent of ESM of Haryana only) & all Female candidates of General/Reserved categories of other States. | 250/- |
| 3. | For Male & Female candidates of SC/BC-A (Non-Creamy Layer)/BC-B (Non-Creamy Layer)/ESM categories of Haryana and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) of Haryana. | 250/- |
| 4. | For all Persons with Disabilities category candidates (with at least 40% disability) of Haryana only. | NIL |
Fee Payment Mode: Through Net Banking, Debit Card, and Credit Card up to 05:00 PM of the Closing Date.
Note: Fee once paid is non-refundable and non-adjustable. Applications without the prescribed fee will be summarily rejected.
HPSC Selection Process
The selection process for Assistant Director and Senior Scientific Officer posts by HPSC involves the following stages:
In case of a large number of applications, the Commission will adopt shortlisting criteria to restrict the number of candidates called for interview. This may be based on:
- Percentage of marks in the minimum educational qualification.
- Percentage of marks in different educational qualifications, with weightage as decided by the Commission.
- Desirable qualifications or higher educational qualifications.
- Higher experience in the relevant field.
- Counting experience before or after acquiring minimum/essential qualifications.
- Holding a Screening Test and/or Subject Knowledge Test.
The decision of the Commission regarding the exam pattern will be final and binding.
Candidates shortlisted will be called for an Interview. The eligibility of a candidate with reference to the documents submitted is assessed only after the candidate has qualified for the interview.
Admission to the recruitment process is purely provisional, subject to satisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions and successful document verification. Candidates must bring hard copies of their signed application form and all uploaded documents when called upon by the Commission.
- Mere issuance of an e-Admit Card does not mean eligibility.
- The Commission reserves the right to check eligibility at any stage.
- Any false information or fabricated documents will lead to rejection of candidature and debarment.
- No re-checking or re-evaluation of OMR sheets/answer sheets will be entertained.
How to Apply Online for HPSC Recruitment 2025
Follow these steps to apply online for the HPSC Recruitment 2025. Click on each step to reveal details:
Candidates must compulsorily register online by visiting the HPSC official website: http://hpsc.gov.in/. You can register using your Mobile No. & Aadhar No. (ensure Aadhar data is updated).
After registration, a login ID will be created.
Log in using your created ID and apply against the relevant advertisement as per your qualifications. Carefully enter all your particulars and details (Name, Father's/Mother's name, Date of Birth, Category, Aadhar Card, Qualification, marks obtained, passing year, photo, Signature, etc.). No changes will be allowed after submission.
After filling the form, proceed to make the payment of the requisite fee online through Net Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card. The fee must be paid by August 10, 2025 (05:00 PM).
After making payment, take a printout of your application form, duly check and sign it. Then, upload this signed copy along with all relevant documents (Qualification, Experience, Category certificates, Aadhar card, Haryana Resident Certificate, NOC if applicable, etc.) to complete the application process.
Only documents/certificates uploaded with the application form will be considered. Any document submitted after the closing date will not be accepted.
After final submission, a PDF file of your online application form along with supporting documents will be sent to your registered email ID, confirming successful submission. Keep a printout of this signed and uploaded application form for future reference, as it must be brought when called upon by the Commission.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A1: There are a total of 47 vacancies for Assistant Director and Senior Scientific Officer posts.
A2: The online application period is from July 21, 2025, to August 10, 2025 (05:00 PM).
A3: The age limit is 21-45 years for Assistant Directors and 20-45 years for Senior Scientific Officers. The age is calculated as on February 01, 2024. Age relaxations are applicable as per rules.
A4: The fee is Rs. 1000/- for General Male candidates, Rs. 250/- for General Female, SC/BC-A/BC-B/ESM/EWS of Haryana. PwBD candidates of Haryana are exempted from fee payment.
A5: The selection process involves shortlisting of candidates (potentially through a screening test/subject knowledge test if applications are high) followed by an interview and document verification. Final selection is based on interview performance.
A6: No, you do not need to send a hard copy initially. However, after final online submission, you must upload a signed printout of your application form along with all relevant documents. You should keep a hard copy of this uploaded form for future reference, as it must be produced during document verification.
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