FSL Haryana Recruitment 2026: 20 DNA Division Posts, Apply by 10 November OPEN

FSL Haryana Recruitment 2026 – 20 Contract Posts in DNA Division, Madhuban (Karnal)

FSL Haryana Recruitment 2026 in Simple Words

The Forensic Science Laboratory of Haryana has invited applications for 20 contract jobs in its DNA Division. The lab is at Madhuban, near Karnal, inside the Haryana Police Academy campus. There are four posts and five vacancies in each post: Senior Scientific Officer, Senior Scientific Assistant, Scientific Assistant and Lab Attendant.

This is not a regular government job. It is a contract job for one year, or until the lab finishes the existing pending DNA cases, whichever the notice says. The salary is a fixed amount (consolidated). There is no written exam and no online form. You have to fill a paper application form, attach your documents and send it by post or give it in person at the lab.

Three of the four posts need hands-on experience in forensic DNA casework, so this is a good chance for M.Sc. candidates who already work or have worked in a forensic lab. The Lab Attendant post needs only Class 10 pass, which makes it open to a much wider group of candidates.

Click Here – Download FSL Haryana Official Notification PDF

Important Dates – FSL Haryana Recruitment 2026

• Date of Advertisement: 25 October 2026
• Application Start Date: 27 October 2026 (as per FreeJobAlert summary)
• Last Date to Reach the Office: 10 November 2026
• Shortlist on Notice Board and Website: 1 December 2026
• Interview Date: 8 December 2026

Note: One table on the FreeJobAlert page shows 10 November as the start date, which looks like a typing mistake. The same page and its summary say applications run from 27 October to 10 November 2026. Please confirm in the official PDF.

Vacancy Details – Post-Wise

Note: The notice does not give a category-wise split in the information we could see. Check the PDF for reservation details, if any.

Educational Qualification and Experience – Post-Wise

For the three scientific posts, the candidate must have an M.Sc. (or Ph.D., or an equal degree) in one of these subjects: Zoology, Physical Anthropology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology or Forensic Science. The candidate must also have studied Zoology or Botany as one of the subjects at B.Sc. level. Experience should be gained after getting the qualification.

Note: The FreeJobAlert FAQ says 10+2 with Science is a desirable preference for Lab Attendant, but its eligibility section does not say so. Please check the official PDF.

What Does “Forensic DNA Casework Experience” Mean?

The notice asks for hands-on experience in forensic DNA casework, including STR profiling, capillary electrophoresis, mixture interpretation and statistical analysis. In simple words, this means you have worked on real police cases where DNA from samples was tested. Experience of only classroom study or only research without casework may not count.

• STR profiling: Finding the short repeating DNA patterns that are different from person to person.
• Capillary electrophoresis: A machine method that separates DNA pieces by size so that the DNA pattern can be read.
• Mixture interpretation: Understanding a DNA sample that contains DNA from more than one person.
• Statistical analysis: Calculating how strong the match between two DNA samples is.
• State or Central Forensic Science Laboratory: Experience should be from a government forensic lab, as written in the notice.
• Keep experience letters ready that clearly show your post, the lab name, your dates of work and the type of work you did.

Age Limit – Post-Wise

Note: The reference page does not give the date on which age is counted, and does not mention age relaxation. Please see the official PDF for the cut-off date and relaxation rules.

Salary and Contract Details

• The salary is consolidated. This means one fixed amount, without the normal regular allowances of a permanent employee.
• The job is purely temporary and contractual, for one year or until the existing case pendency of the DNA Division is completed.
• A contract job does not automatically become a permanent job. Read the contract terms in the notice carefully.
• The yearly totals above are our simple calculation (monthly pay multiplied by 12).

Selection Process – How You Will Be Chosen

1. Step 1 – Screening: Your application is checked for essential qualification and experience.
2. Step 2 – Shortlist: The list of shortlisted candidates will be shown on the FSL Notice Board and website on 1 December 2026.
3. Step 3 – Interview: Held on 8 December 2026 before a Selection Committee made by the Director, FSL Haryana.
4. There is no written exam. Your qualification, experience and interview performance matter.

Note: If you are not shortlisted, you will not be called. Keep checking the website on and after 1 December 2026.

How to Apply Offline – Step by Step

1. Download and read the official notification PDF carefully. Check which post you fit.
2. Download the prescribed application form from haryanapolice.gov.in.
3. Fill the form carefully in clear handwriting or typed. Do not leave any column blank.
4. Paste your recent passport size photograph and sign in the right place.
5. Attach self-attested copies of ID proof, Class 10 certificate for date of birth, degree certificates and marksheets, and experience certificates.
6. Write the post name clearly on the envelope. Apply separately if you want more than one post (check the notice).
7. Send the application by Registered Post or Speed Post, or deliver it in person, to the address below.
8. Make sure it reaches the office on or before 10 November 2026. Late applications may be rejected.
9. Keep a photocopy of your application and the postal receipt or tracking number.

Address: The Director, Forensic Science Laboratory, Haryana, Madhuban, Karnal – 132 037, Haryana

Note: The date is the date of receipt at the office, not the date of posting. Send it at least 4 to 5 days before the last date.

Documents Checklist

• Filled application form with photograph and signature
• Photo ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID or Driving Licence)
• Class 10 certificate (date of birth proof)
• Class 12 marksheet, if needed for your course
• B.Sc. marksheets (to show Zoology / Botany subject)
• M.Sc. / Ph.D. degree certificate and all semester marksheets
• Experience certificates that show forensic DNA casework (for the three scientific posts)
• Experience certificate as Lab Attendant / Lab Assistant, if you have it (for Lab Attendant)
• Category certificate, if you want any benefit and the notice allows it
• Self-attested photocopies of everything, and originals for the interview day

About FSL Haryana, Madhuban – Quick Facts

• The Forensic Science Laboratory of Haryana is at Madhuban, Karnal, in the Haryana Police Academy campus.
• FSL tests evidence in criminal cases, such as biological samples, drugs, documents, explosives and digital items.
• The DNA Division works on biological evidence, such as blood, hair and other body samples, to help police and courts in serious cases.
• Regular posts in Haryana FSLs are normally filled through the Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) and the Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) with online forms.
• This 2026 notice is different. It is a short-term contract hiring by the lab itself with offline forms.

Contract Job vs Regular Job – Know the Difference

Interview Preparation – Topics to Revise

The notice does not give an interview syllabus. Based on the job profile, these topics are useful. Prepare your own work experience well, because the committee will mainly ask about it.

• Basic steps of DNA testing: sample collection, extraction, quantification, amplification (PCR), STR typing and result reading
• Capillary electrophoresis and how to read an electropherogram
• Reading mixed DNA samples and common problems like low quantity or degraded DNA
• Basic statistics used to report a DNA match
• Contamination control, clean working practice and lab safety
• Chain of custody and how to keep records of evidence
• Quality systems in forensic labs, such as documentation and proper handling of instruments
• Your own cases: what you did, which kits and instruments you used, and what you learned
• For Lab Attendant: cleaning and sterilising glassware, safe handling of chemicals and biological samples, use of protective gear, basic record keeping and discipline in a lab

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Applying for a post where your experience is less than the minimum years.
• Counting experience from before you got your M.Sc. The notice says post-qualification experience.
• Sending photocopies that are not self-attested.
• Sending the form late. The form must reach the office by 10 November 2026.
• Forgetting the photograph, signature or documents.
• Not keeping a copy of the application and the postal receipt.
• Not checking the website on 1 December 2026 for the shortlist.
• Believing agents who promise a job for money. This is a direct contract hiring and no fee is mentioned.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Q1. What is FSL Haryana Recruitment 2026?
  It is a contract hiring of 20 scientific and support staff for the DNA Division of FSL Haryana at Madhuban, Karnal.
• Q2. How many posts are there?
  There are 20 posts: 5 each of Senior Scientific Officer, Senior Scientific Assistant, Scientific Assistant and Lab Attendant.
• Q3. What is the last date?
  10 November 2026. The application must reach the office by this date.
• Q4. Can I apply online?
  No. Only offline applications by Registered / Speed Post or in person are accepted.
• Q5. Is there an application fee?
  No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
• Q6. Is there a written exam?
  No. Selection is by screening and interview.
• Q7. What is the salary of Senior Scientific Officer?
  Rs. 53,100 per month, consolidated.
• Q8. What is the qualification for Lab Attendant?
  Matriculation (Class 10) pass from a recognised Board. Experience in a government laboratory is preferred.
• Q9. When is the interview?
  8 December 2026. The shortlist will be shown on 1 December 2026.
• Q10. How long is the contract?
  One year, or until the existing case pendency of the DNA Division is completed.

Source of Information

Vacancies, qualifications, age limits, salary, dates, selection process and address are taken from the FreeJobAlert report dated 26 October 2026, which is based on the official FSL Haryana notification (Advt. No. 12907/26) on haryanapolice.gov.in. We could not open the official PDF directly, so please read it once before applying. Explanations of DNA terms, the contract comparison and interview topics are general guidance written for this page.

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