Punjab Forensic Science Authority — Multiple Forensic Vacancies (Contractual)

Punjab Forensic Science Authority (Home Department, Government of the Punjab) invites online applications for multiple contractual posts at Punjab Forensic Science Authority, Lahore and its CSUs/Satellite Stations. Vacancies include senior management and a wide range of forensic scientist and junior forensic scientist positions in specialties such as General Forensics, Pathology & Histology, Firearms & Tool Marks, Latent Fingerprint, Questioned Documents, Polygraph, Photography, Toxicology, DNA & Serology, Crime & Death Scene Investigation, Computer Forensics, Narcotics and related disciplines. Posts are offered on a contract basis for three years (renewable).

Key application facts:

Qualification and experience: Qualifications vary by post and include Ph.D., MPhil/MS, MBBS with FCPS/MCPS or equivalent, BSc (Hons) and relevant professional degrees in forensic-related disciplines. Specific experience requirements differ by specialization; some senior posts require several years of relevant forensic experience and publications.

Important notes and conditions:

• Certain posts (Forensic Scientist – Crime & Death Scene Investigation and Junior Forensic Scientist – Crime & Death Scene Investigation) are restricted to male candidates as stated in the announcement.
• Some posts are offered with a special pay package; junior posts may receive half salary during training period as specified.
• Applications must be submitted online by the closing date; the applicant will not be able to submit after the portal is blocked. Uploaded academic documents and degrees are compulsory; incomplete applications will be rejected.
• Selected candidates will be required to produce equivalence certificates if their degrees are from foreign universities and to pay the application processing fee online before the closing date.

Salary (monthly bands shown in the advertisement):

How to apply: Interested candidates should apply online through the designated job portal by 2026-10-18. Follow the portal instructions to upload required documents and generate the PSID to pay the application processing fee. Only online submissions will be accepted.

For full eligibility criteria, detailed post-wise qualifications, age limits and other general terms and conditions, refer to the official application portal and advertisement published by the Punjab Forensic Science Authority.