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Status: APPLICATIONS OPEN
Application Last Date: January 27, 2026
Total Vacancies: 28 Posts
Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has released the detailed notification (Advt. No. 14/2025-26) for the recruitment of Senior Scientific Officers (SSO) and Assistant Directors in the State Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL).
Eligible candidates can apply online via the SSO Portal. Below are the details for this specific recruitment and other upcoming RPSC events.
1. RPSC Senior Scientific Officer (SSO) & Assistant Director
| Parameter | Details |
| Notification No. | 14/Exam/AD&SSO/Home(Gr.-I)/RPSC/EP-I/2025-26 |
| Application Period | Dec 29, 2025 – Jan 27, 2026 |
| Total Posts | 28 |
| Job Location | State Forensic Science Laboratory (SFSL), Jaipur |
| Selection Process | Written Exam + Interview |
| Apply Link | sso.rajasthan.gov.in |
Vacancy Breakdown & Eligibility
| Post Name | Division | Posts | Qualification Required |
| Assistant Director | DNA | 08 | M.Sc (Zoology/Microbio/Biotech/Genetics) + 3 Yrs Exp in DNA analysis. |
| Sr. Scientific Officer | DNA | 04 | M.Sc (Zoology/Botany/Bio-chem/Forensic) + 2 Yrs Exp. |
| Sr. Scientific Officer | Serology | 03 | M.Sc (Zoology/Botany/Bio-chem/Forensic) + 2 Yrs Exp. |
| Sr. Scientific Officer | Biology | 02 | M.Sc (Zoology/Botany/Bio-chem/Forensic) + 2 Yrs Exp. |
| Sr. Scientific Officer | Narcotics | 01 | M.Sc (Chem) / Forensic Sc. + 2 Yrs Exp. |
| Sr. Scientific Officer | Other Divs | 10 | See official notification for Physics/Ballistics etc. |
Age Limit (as of Jan 1, 2027):
- Minimum: 21 Years
- Maximum: 40 Years (Relaxations applicable for SC/ST/OBC/Women of Rajasthan).
2. Other Important RPSC 2026 Exam Updates
Apart from the SSO recruitment, RPSC has scheduled several major exams for the first half of 2026.
| Exam Name | Exam Date | Status |
| Junior Chemist (PHED) | February 1, 2026 | Admit Card Expected Soon |
| RAS Mains 2024 | March 15–16, 2026 | Mains Schedule Released |
| Asst. Agriculture Engineer | April 19, 2026 | Exam Date Released |
| Veterinary Officer | April 19, 2026 | Exam Date Released |
| School Lecturer (1st Grade) | May/June 2026 | Preparation Phase |
How to Apply for RPSC SSO/Assistant Director
- Login to SSO: Visit sso.rajasthan.gov.in.
- Open Recruitment Portal: Select the “Recruitment Portal” icon.
- One Time Registration (OTR): If not done, complete OTR and pay the one-time fee.
- Apply: Click on “Apply Now” next to “Assistant Director and Senior Scientific Officer – 2025”.
- Fill Details: Enter your educational qualifications (M.Sc) and experience details carefully.
- Submit: Finalize the form. (No extra fee if OTR is already paid).
Important Official Links
| Link Description | Direct Link |
| Official Notification (SSO/AD) | Download PDF (Check RPSC Website) |
| Apply Online | sso.rajasthan.gov.in |
| RPSC Exam Calendar 2026 | View Calendar |
