NFSU Recruitment 2026: Technical, Scientific/Non-Academic & Non-Academic Posts Online Form available

Age Details (illustrative ranges by post)

• Deputy Director (Cyber Security/Cyber Defence): Not more than 50 years
• Deputy Director (Forensic Psychology): Not more than 50 years
• Assistant Director (NDPS): Not more than 45 years
• Senior/Sr. Scientific Officers: Not more than 40 years
• Junior Scientific Officers: Not more than 35-40 years depending on post
• Laboratory Assistant: 18-27 years
• Section Officer/Assistant: 21-40 years (Assistant: 21-35 years)
• Relaxations applicable as per GoI rules for certain categories.

Educational Qualifications

• Deputy Director (Cyber Security/Cyber Defence): PhD or Master's in a relevant field; BE/BTech also acceptable with required experience.
• Deputy Director (Forensic Psychology): PhD or Master’s in Psychology/Criminology.
• Assistant Director (NDPS): PhD or Master’s in Forensic Science/Chemistry.
• Senior Scientific Officer (Cyber Security/Cyber Defence): PhD or Master’s; BE/BTech in relevant field.
• Senior Scientific Officer (NDPS): PhD or Master’s in Forensic Science/Chemistry.
• Junior Scientific Officer (Ballistics): Master’s in Forensic Science/Physics.
• Junior Scientific Officer (Forensic Accounting): Master’s in Accounting/Finance or CA/ICWA.
• Laboratory Assistant: Bachelor’s in Forensic Science/Sciences.
• Section Officer/Deputy Section Officer: Bachelor’s in any discipline; good academic record; knowledge of Hindi/English/Computers.
• Assistant: Bachelor’s in any discipline; knowledge of Hindi/English/Computers.

Experience and Age

• Experience requirements vary by post. Specific age limits are listed with each post (e.g., up to 50 years for certain Deputy Directors; up to 40 years for Senior/Sr. Officer posts; 18-27 years for Laboratory Assistant; 21-40/21-35 years for other posts).
• Relaxations as per GoI rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-servicemen and government/education service veterans.

Important Dates

• Notification Release: 23 February 2026
• Online Application Start: 23 February 2026 (12:00 PM IST)
• Last Date to Apply: 23 March 2026 (11:59 PM IST)
• Shortlisting/Test/Interview: To be notified on the website
• Regular updates will be posted on the official site.

Application Fee

• Gen/EWS/OBC: ₹500 plus GST
• SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Exempted from the application fee
• Fee payment is required through the SAMARTH portal during online submission.

Additional Instructions

• There are two separate advertisements: one for Scientific/Technical posts and one for Non-Academic posts; the application process and timelines are the same.
• Separate applications/fees for multiple posts.
• Applications must be complete; no changes after submission.
• Check email/Samarth dashboard/website for updates.
• PwBD reservations are horizontal and adjusted against respective categories per government norms.
• Document verification is mandatory; no TA/DA for tests/interviews.
• No use of third-party services for filling the form.