The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has confirmed the written examination date for the recruitment of Scientific Assistant and Lab Assistant posts within the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) under Advertisement No. 15-Exam/2026. A total of 208 vacancies across scientific and laboratory disciplines will be filled through this recruitment drive, with the offline written test scheduled for 27/09/2026. Registered aspirants who qualified under the UPSSSC PET 2025 shortlisting threshold and finalized their applications by 24/08/2026 should complete their mains fee remittance and retrieve their hall tickets directly from upsssc.gov.in.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Online Application Start Date |
27/07/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online |
24/08/2026 (Extended) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment |
24/08/2026 |
| Online Correction Window |
24/08/2026 |
| Eligibility Shortlisting Result |
27/08/2026 |
| Mains Admit Card Release Date |
Available Soon |
| Written Exam Date |
27/09/2026 |
| Final Result Declaration Date |
Available Soon |
Application Fees
| Category |
Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS |
Rs. 25/- |
| SC / ST / PH (Divyang) |
Rs. 25/- |
The initial registration fee was collected through online channels using Debit Cards, Credit Cards, Net Banking, or UPI options. Candidates shortlisted for the main examination must separately pay the designated Mains Examination Fee via the commission authentication gateway before the portal permits admit card generation.
Exam Date & Hall Ticket Details
Overview & Cadre Structure
The recruitment examination targets specialized technical roles in the Forensic Science Laboratory under the State Home Department. Shortlisted candidates will be assessed on their specific scientific domain expertise as well as general awareness and reasoning.
| Recruitment Authority |
Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Advertisement Number |
15-Exam/2026 |
| Post Name |
Scientific Assistant & Lab Assistant (Forensic Science Laboratory) |
| Total Vacancies |
208 Posts |
| Selection Gateway |
UPSSSC PET 2025 Score + Mains Written Test |
| Examination Date |
27/09/2026 |
| Official Web Portal |
upsssc.gov.in |
Age Limit (as on 01/07/2026)
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 40 Years
- Upper age limit concessions apply to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, and other designated categories in accordance with prevailing Uttar Pradesh government personnel rules.
Educational Qualification & Eligibility
- Candidates must possess a valid scorecard from the UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET 2025).
- A Bachelor's Degree (B.Sc.) or Master's Degree (M.Sc.) in the relevant subject area (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Forensic Science, Computer Science, or allied scientific branches) from a recognized university.
- For technical and computer-oriented wings: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from a recognized university or institute, or an ‘A’ Level Diploma awarded by NIELIT.
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
| Post Name |
General |
OBC |
EWS |
SC |
ST |
Total Posts |
| Forensic Science Laboratory (Scientific Assistant & Lab Assistant) |
77 |
61 |
18 |
47 |
05 |
208 |
Selection Process
- Stage 1: Shortlisting of applicants based on valid normalized marks secured in UPSSSC PET 2025.
- Stage 2: Mains Written Examination conducted through offline OMR response sheets.
- Stage 3: Verification of original academic certificates, identity credentials, and category documentation.
How to Download UPSSSC Forensic Science Laboratory Admit Card 2026 Admit Card
- Go to the official UPSSSC examination web portal at https://upsssc.gov.in/.
- Check the "Live Advertisements" segment on the homepage and select the link titled "Download Admit Card for Advt. No. 15-Exam/2026 - Forensic Science Laboratory Examination".
- Enter your Candidate Registration Number, Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY), choose your Gender, and enter the verification Captcha code displayed on the screen.
- Verify your assigned examination center details, district allocation, shift timing, reporting schedule, and personal particulars.
- Download the PDF hall ticket and print two clear hard copies on A4 paper for presentation at the examination venue.
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FAQs
When is the UPSSSC Forensic Science Laboratory examination scheduled?
The written test for UPSSSC Scientific Assistant and Lab Assistant posts under Advt. No. 15-Exam/2026 is scheduled for 27/09/2026 across allocated examination centres in Uttar Pradesh.
What is the official website to download the UPSSSC FSL Admit Card 2026?
Candidates can download their hall ticket directly from the commission portal at upsssc.gov.in using their application registration number and date of birth.
Is payment of the Mains exam fee mandatory before downloading the admit card?
Yes, candidates shortlisted on the basis of PET 2025 scores must submit the prescribed Mains exam fee through the official authentication window to unlock their admit card download link.
What are the age limit criteria for UPSSSC Forensic Science Laboratory posts?
The minimum age requirement is 21 years and the maximum age limit is 40 years as of 01/07/2026, with applicable age relaxations for reserved categories as per state regulations.
How many total vacancies are being filled under Advt. No. 15-Exam/2026?
There are 208 vacancies in total, including 77 for Unreserved (General), 61 for OBC, 47 for SC, 18 for EWS, and 05 for ST candidates.
What documents must candidates carry to the examination hall?
Candidates must carry a clear printout of the UPSSSC admit card, an original government-approved photo identity card (such as a Voter ID, PAN Card, Passport, or Driving License), two recent passport photographs, and a black or blue ballpoint pen.
How can I recover my lost UPSSSC registration number?
Visit upsssc.gov.in, select the applicant help section, click on "Know Your Registration Number", and enter your full name, father's or husband's name, and date of birth to retrieve your details.
What should I do if the UPSSSC portal runs slowly during admit card download?
High web traffic frequently creates temporary server latency. Clear your browser cache, attempt access through private browsing mode, or log in during early morning or late evening hours.
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