Applications closedCat. No. 25/2020, 26/2020, 27/2020

Scientific Officer (Biology), Scientific Officer (Physics), Scientific Officer (Chemistry)

Kerala Police Service (Forensic Science Laboratory)

Last date to apply: Wed, 9 Sep 2020; Applications closed
Vacancies: See below
Scale of pay: 36600-79200
Category No.: 25/2020, 26/2020, 27/2020
Notification date: 3 Aug 2020
Method of appointment: Direct Recruitment

Official notification (PDF) Check my age eligibility

Source: Kerala PSC (keralapsc.gov.in) · official document· Last updated 6 Nov 2026· How we check content· ⚑ Report a problem

Who can apply

Kerala PSC has invited applications for Scientific Officer (Biology), Scientific Officer (Physics), Scientific Officer (Chemistry) in Kerala Police Service (Forensic Science Laboratory) (Category No. 25/2020, 26/2020, 27/2020). Vacancies: Scientific Officer (Biology) - 16, Scientific Officer (Physics) - 16, Scientific Officer (Chemistry) - 21; pay scale: 36600-79200; method of appointment: Direct Recruitment. Apply online through Kerala PSC One Time Registration by 09-09-2020.

Age limit

20 - 36. Only candidates born between 02.01.1984 and 01.01.2000 (both dates included) are eligible to apply with usual relaxation to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Communities. Check your age for this post with your date of birth and category

Qualifications

Educational Qualifications: • Post Graduate Degree in the concerned subject with not less than 50% marks from a recognised University. Technical Qualifications: • M.Phil Degree in the concerned subject from a recognised University (Preferential) • Two years Research/Analytical experience in the concerned subject from a recognised institution (Preferential) Experience Required: Two years Research/Analytical experience in the concerned subject from a recognised institution (Preferential). The experience qualification prescribed for appointment shall be acquired after obtaining the basic essential post graduate qualification. Physical Standards: Distant Vision: 6/6 (Snellen) for both eyes. Near Vision: 0.5 (Snellen) for both eyes. Each eye must have a full field of vision and colour blindness will be a disqualification. Equivalence / KS&SSR Rules: Rule 10(a)(ii) of Part II KS&SSR is applicable. Applications of candidates who have claimed qualifications equivalent to those prescribed in the Gazette notification for the post will be considered equivalent only if they produce Government Order to prove equivalency at the time of verification.

Vacancies

Scientific Officer (Biology) - 16, Scientific Officer (Physics) - 16, Scientific Officer (Chemistry) - 21

General conditions from the notification

Candidates must undergo 6 months training. Must pass Account Test for Executive Officers or Account Test (Lower) during probation. Probation period is two years on duty within a continuous period of three years. Must execute a Bond to serve the State Government for a minimum period of 5 years after training, failing which liable to pay 25,000 as liquidated damages.

Not affiliated with the Kerala Public Service Commission. Details are read from the official notification; always confirm in the PDF before you apply.

Scientific Officer (Biology), Scientific Officer (Physics), Scientific Officer (Chemistry)

Who can apply

Age limit

Qualifications

Vacancies

This recruitment so far

Similar notifications

Scientific Officer (Chemistry)

Scientific Officer (Biology)

Scientific Officer (Documents)