NFSU Recruitment 2026 – Section Officer, Deputy Section Officer, Assistant Posts | Apply Online

National Forensic Sciences University is an Institution of National Importance under the aegis of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.

Campus Network:

• 12 Indian Campuses: Gandhinagar (HQ), Delhi, Goa, Agartala, Bhopal, Dharwad, Guwahati, Bhubaneswar, Raipur, Nagpur, Chennai, Jaipur
• International Campus: Jinja (Uganda)
• Academies: Pune, Imphal

Headquarters: Sector-9, Gandhinagar, Gujarat - 382007

1. Post Name & Vacancy Details

Total Posts: 51

PwBD Reservation:

• Horizontal reservation across all categories (UR/EWS/OBC/SC/ST)
• As per Ministry of Social Justice notification dated 04.01.2021

PwBD Categories:

• (a) Blindness and Low Vision (B, LV)
• (b) Deaf and Hard of Hearing (D, HH)
• (c) Locomotor Disability (OA, OL, BA, BL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV, MDy)
• (d) Autism, Intellectual Disability, SLD, Mental Illness
• (e) Multiple Disabilities (including Deaf-Blindness)

2. Educational Qualification

Post-wise Qualifications:

Section Officer (Pay Level 8):

• Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with good academic record
• From UGC recognized University/Institution

Deputy Section Officer (Pay Level 7):

• Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with good academic record
• From UGC recognized University/Institution

Assistant (Pay Level 2):

• Bachelor's Degree in any discipline
• From UGC recognized University/Institution

Additional Requirements (All Posts):

• Adequate knowledge of Hindi
• Adequate knowledge of English
• Computer proficiency

"Good Academic Record" Defined:

• Minimum 55% marks at Bachelor's degree level OR
• First Bachelor's degree obtained in first attempt/first trial

3. Age Limit (as on 23.03.2026)

Age Relaxation:

• As per Government of India rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-servicemen
• No upper age limit for current Govt/University/Board/Corporation employees

Note: University may not consider candidates who cannot serve minimum 5 years before retirement.

4. Pay Level

Note: Exact pay scale as per 7th CPC norms applicable to Central Universities

5. Selection Process

Selection Based On:

• Written Test (marks basis)
• Skill Test (if applicable)
• Document Verification

Process:

1. Online Application Screening
2. Screening Test (if required) - based on experience/qualifications
3. Written Test and/or Skill Test
4. Document Verification
5. Medical Fitness Certificate
6. Final Selection

Important:

• University reserves right to restrict candidates called for tests
• Possession of minimum qualification doesn't guarantee test call
• No correspondence with non-shortlisted candidates

6. Probation Period

• 2 Years probation for all directly recruited permanent employees
• May require prescribed training and examinations

7. Application Fee

Fee Structure:

Payment Mode: Online via SAMARTH Portal

Note: Application fee is NON-REFUNDABLE

8. Required Documents

Mandatory Documents:

1. Educational Certificates:
   • Bachelor's Degree Certificate & Marksheets
   • 10th Certificate (Age proof)
   • 12th Certificate
2. Category Certificates:
   • SC/ST: Certificate from Tahsildar/Equivalent authority
   • OBC-NCL: Valid Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (issued on/after 01-04-2025)
   • EWS: Income & Asset Certificate (issued on/after 01-04-2025)
   • PwBD: Disability Certificate (minimum 40% permanent disability)
3. Identity Documents:
   • Aadhaar Card
   • PAN Card
4. Experience Certificates (if applicable)
5. NOC & Vigilance Clearance (for in-service candidates)
6. Name Change Documents (if applicable):
   • Marriage Certificate
   • Gazette notification
   • Updated Aadhaar
7. Passport size photographs

Note:

• OBC-NCL certificate must be valid as on last date of application
• EWS certificate must be issued on/after 01-04-2025
• All originals required at document verification

Eligibility:

1. Indian Nationals Only: Only citizens of India eligible
2. Good Academic Record: Minimum 55% in Bachelor's OR First attempt pass
3. Age Calculation: As on closing date (23.03.2026)
4. Govt Employees: No upper age limit but must have NOC

Application:

5. Online Only: Only SAMARTH Portal applications accepted
6. No Changes: No modifications allowed after submission
7. Complete Application: Incomplete applications will be rejected
8. Apply Early: Don't wait for last date due to technical issues

Documents:

9. OBC Certificate: Must be issued on/after 01-04-2025, valid on last date
10. EWS Certificate: Must be issued on/after 01-04-2025, valid on last date
11. PwBD: Minimum 40% permanent disability required
12. Original Documents: Required at document verification

Selection:

13. Written Test: Based on merit marks
14. Screening: University may conduct screening before written test
15. No Guarantee: Minimum qualification doesn't guarantee test call
16. Medical Fitness: Certificate required if selected

Employment:

17. Probation: 2 years for all directly recruited employees
18. Posting: May be at any NFSU campus (transferable)
19. Superannuation: As per university norms
20. Training: May require prescribed training & examinations

NOC Requirement:

21. In-Service Candidates: Must submit NOC & Vigilance Clearance at document verification
22. Govt/PSU Employees: Must inform employer as per rules

University Rights:

23. Vacancy Changes: University reserves right to fill/not fill any/all posts
24. Number Changes: May increase/decrease vacancies
25. Advertisement Withdrawal: May withdraw advertisement anytime
26. Antecedent Verification: At any time during service
27. Cancel Selection: May modify/withdraw/cancel appointment if inadvertent mistake detected

Communication:

28. Email Only: All correspondence via email only
29. Check Spam: Regularly check email including spam folder
30. Website Updates: Check www.nfsu.ac.in regularly
31. SAMARTH Dashboard: Check regularly for updates
32. No TA/DA: For attending screening/written/skill tests

Disqualification:

33. Fake Documents: Services terminated if detected
34. Dismissed Persons: Not eligible if dismissed by any government
35. Fake Institutions: Degrees from UGC de-recognized institutions not accepted
36. Canvassing: Disqualifies candidature

Legal:

37. Jurisdiction: Courts of Gujarat, Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar only
38. University Decision Final: In case of dispute/ambiguity