UPSSSC Forensic Science Laboratory Recruitment 2026: 208 Posts, Application Closed

UPSSSC Forensic Science Laboratory Recruitment 2026

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) published the notice for the Forensic Science Laboratory (Combined Cadre) Main Examination 2026. The notice covers 208 vacant posts under the Office of Forensic Science Laboratory, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow.

Latest update (8 August 2026): The online application, fee submission and final form submission deadline was 7 August 2026 and has passed. The official notice permits fee adjustment and permitted application corrections through 24 August 2026 for applicants who submitted by the application deadline.

Recruitment cycle: Forensic Science Laboratory (Combined Cadre) Main Examination, based on PET-2025 and advertised under Advertisement No. 05-Exam/2026. Read the official notice for the exact cadre-wise post requirements before relying on the information.

Quick overview

Important dates

The commission has stated that applications and fee submissions will not be accepted after the final application date. Applicants who submitted their forms should complete fee adjustment within the permitted period and save a copy of the submitted form.

Eligibility and shortlisting

This is the Forensic Science Laboratory (Combined Cadre) main examination linked to the PET-2025 cycle. The official notice states that applicants must hold the mandatory qualification and other eligibility required for the advertised post or posts. Applicants must also have appeared in PET-2025 and have a score card issued by the commission.

Shortlisting for the main examination is based on the normalized PET-2025 score. Only candidates shortlisted through this process will get the opportunity to participate in the main examination. Candidates should therefore verify the qualification, age, reservation and post-preference provisions in the official PDF before relying on a cadre or post detail.

What submitted applicants should do

1. Open the exact official UPSSSC notice: upsssc.gov.in.
2. Go to the live advertisement or application section and select the Forensic Science Laboratory (Combined Cadre) Main Examination notice.
3. Sign in using the PET-2025 registration details used for the submitted application.
4. Confirm that the application and fee record were submitted by 7 August 2026.
5. Complete fee adjustment and any permitted application correction by 24 August 2026.
6. Save or print the final application and payment records.

A new application cannot be submitted after the 7 August 2026 deadline. The correction facility is limited to the fields and dates allowed by the commission.

Important instructions

• Do not try to submit a new application after the final application deadline.
• If you submitted the form, complete fee adjustment and any permitted correction by 24 August 2026.
• Keep the PET-2025 registration details and score card available while checking the submitted application.
• Check the exact cadre-wise qualification in the full official advertisement; this page does not replace the official post-wise instructions.
• Preserve the application, payment and fee-adjustment records.
• Use only the official UPSSSC portal and notice for this recruitment cycle.

Official notification

The relevant official UPSSSC PDF for this update is:

View the official UPSSSC Forensic Science Laboratory notice

Latest update — 27 August 2026: UPSSSC has released the main examination shortlist for this recruitment: 6,226 candidates shortlisted on PET-2025 normalized scores. Category cut-offs: UR/OBC/EWS 74.08, SC 69.63, ST 50.07. Full category-wise cut-offs and result-check steps: UPSSSC FSL Shortlist Result 2026.

The PDF is dated 24 July 2026 and records the 208 vacancies, the 27 July application start date, the 7 August 2026 application deadline and the 24 August 2026 fee-adjustment and correction deadline. Its current application window has therefore closed, while the permitted post-submission steps remain available through 24 August.

Frequently asked questions

How many vacancies were announced?

The official notice invites applications for 208 vacant posts under the Office of Forensic Science Laboratory, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow.

Can a new application be submitted now?

No. Online application, fee submission and final form submission closed on 7 August 2026.

What is the correction deadline?

Submitted applicants can complete fee adjustment and permitted application corrections up to 24 August 2026, subject to the fields and instructions specified by UPSSSC.

Is PET-2025 required?

Yes. The notice requires candidates to have appeared in PET-2025 and to hold a score card issued by the commission, along with the mandatory qualification for the selected advertised post.

Where can I read the complete cadre-wise requirements?

Read the complete PDF on the official UPSSSC website before relying on any post, qualification, reservation or application instruction. The advertisement contains the detailed cadre-wise requirements.