PFSA Jobs 2026 have been announced for qualified candidates with Punjab domicile. The Punjab Forensic Science Authority (PFSA), Home Department, Government of Punjab, is recruiting professionals for forensic science, laboratory, medical, management and technical positions.
A total of 46 vacancies across 17 position entries are available on a contract basis. The recruitment includes senior management positions, Forensic Scientists and Junior Forensic Scientists in several specialized disciplines.
Selected candidates will receive special monthly pay packages according to their positions. The last date to submit an online application is 18 October 2026.
PFSA Forensic Science Jobs Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Punjab Forensic Science Authority (PFSA) |
| Department | Home Department, Government of Punjab |
| Total Vacancies | 46 |
| Position Entries | 17 |
| Domicile | Punjab |
| Appointment | Contract |
| Contract Period | 3 years, renewable |
| Salary Range | Rs. 200,000 to Rs. 1,100,000 per month |
| Application Method | Online |
| Application Fee | Rs. 2,000 |
| Last Date | 18 October 2026 |
Available PFSA Vacancies
The current recruitment includes the following positions:
| Position | Vacancies | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Director General (Forensics) | 1 | 42–55 |
| Director Forensic | 1 | 35–50 |
| Manager (Pathology & Histology) | 1 | 40–55 |
| Forensic Scientist (Firearm & Tool Marks) | 1 | 28–35 |
| Forensic Scientist (Latent Finger Print) | 1 | 28–35 |
| Forensic Scientist (Questioned Document) | 1 | 28–35 |
| Forensic Scientist (Polygraph) | 3 | 28–35 |
| Forensic Scientist (Photography) | 3 | 28–35 |
| Forensic Scientist (Toxicology) | 3 | 28–35 |
| Forensic Scientist (DNA & Serology) | 6 | 28–35 |
| Forensic Scientist (Pathology & Histology) | 4 | 30–40 |
| Forensic Scientist (Crime & Death Scene Investigation) | 1 | 28–35 |
| Junior Forensic Scientist (Firearm & Tool Marks) | 4 | 23–35 |
| Junior Forensic Scientist (Toxicology) | 1 | 23–35 |
| Junior Forensic Scientist (DNA & Serology) | 3 | 23–35 |
| Junior Forensic Scientist (Crime & Death Scene Investigation) | 2 | 23–35 |
| Junior Forensic Scientist (Computer Forensic) | 1 | 23–35 |
| Total | 46 |
Most positions are listed against Open Merit, although candidates must have Punjab domicile. Applicants should also check the gender-specific conditions for Crime & Death Scene Investigation positions.
PFSA Salary Packages
The advertisement provides special monthly salary packages for the advertised positions.
| Position | Monthly Salary |
|---|---|
| Additional Director General (Forensics) | Rs. 1,100,000 |
| Director Forensic | Rs. 750,000 + 10% annual increase |
| Manager (Pathology & Histology) | Rs. 750,000 + 10% annual increase |
| Forensic Scientist (Pathology & Histology) | Rs. 375,000 + 10% annual increase |
| Other Forensic Scientists | Rs. 325,000 + 10% annual increase |
| Junior Forensic Scientists | Rs. 200,000 + 10% annual increase |
The advertisement states that the annual increase will not be paid during the training half salary period, where applicable.
Additional Director General (Forensics)
Vacancies: 1
Quota: Open Merit
Age Limit: 42–55 years
Monthly Salary: Rs. 1,100,000
Qualification and Experience
Candidates require a PhD in Forensic Science, Chemistry, Physics, Genetics, Molecular Biology with M.Sc. in a relevant field from a recognized university, along with relevant professional experience.
The advertisement requires:
- Seven years of relevant working experience
- Seven publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals
Applicants should carefully compare their academic specialization and professional record with the detailed advertisement before applying.
Director Forensic
Vacancies: 1
Quota: Open Merit
Age Limit: 35–50 years
Monthly Salary: Rs. 750,000 plus 10% annual increase
Candidates need a PhD in Forensic Science, Chemistry or Physics, or Genetics or Molecular Biology from a university recognized by the Higher Education Commission.
They must also have seven years of experience working in a forensic laboratory of international repute.
Manager (Pathology & Histology)
Vacancies: 1
Quota: Open Merit
Age Limit: 40–55 years
Monthly Salary: Rs. 750,000 plus 10% annual increase
This is a specialist medical position.
The advertisement provides different acceptable postgraduate qualification and experience routes in Pathology, Histopathology or Microbiology.
Candidates must have an MBBS or equivalent qualification recognized by the relevant medical authority and registration with the applicable medical council, together with the required postgraduate qualification and professional experience.
Because several alternative qualification routes are provided, applicants should compare their credentials directly with the official advertisement before applying.
Forensic Scientist – Firearm & Tool Marks
Vacancies: 1
Age Limit: 28–35 years
Monthly Salary: Rs. 325,000 plus 10% annual increase
Applicants need an MS or MPhil, Second Division, in Physics or a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an HEC-recognized institution.
At least three years of relevant experience in an accredited forensic laboratory is required.
Forensic Scientist – Latent Finger Print
Vacancies: 1
Age Limit: 28–35 years
Monthly Salary: Rs. 325,000 plus 10% annual increase
Candidates need an MS or MPhil, Second Division, in Chemistry from an institution recognized by the Higher Education Commission.
They also require three years of relevant experience in an accredited forensic laboratory.
Forensic Scientist – Questioned Document
Vacancies: 1
Age Limit: 28–35 years
Monthly Salary: Rs. 325,000 plus 10% annual increase
Applicants require an MS or MPhil, Second Division, in Chemistry or Pharm-D from an HEC-recognized institution.
At least three years of relevant experience in an accredited forensic laboratory is required.
Forensic Scientist – Polygraph
Vacancies: 3
Age Limit: 28–35 years
Monthly Salary: Rs. 325,000 plus 10% annual increase
Applicants require an MS or MPhil, Second Division, in Clinical Psychology, Psychology or Neuropsychology from an HEC-recognized university.
Candidates must also have three years of relevant experience in an accredited forensic laboratory.
Forensic Scientist – Photography
Vacancies: 3
Age Limit: 28–35 years
Monthly Salary: Rs. 325,000 plus 10% annual increase
The advertisement provides alternative qualification routes.
Candidates may qualify with an MS or MPhil in Graphic Design or Photography together with the required relevant forensic laboratory experience.
Another route involves a Master’s degree in Fine Arts with Graphic Design from a recognized university, along with the prescribed experience.
Applicants should check the complete advertisement for the exact qualification and experience combination applicable to them.
Forensic Scientist – Toxicology
Vacancies: 3
Age Limit: 28–35 years
Monthly Salary: Rs. 325,000 plus 10% annual increase
Applicants need an MS or MPhil, Second Division, in a relevant field such as:
- Chemistry
- Applied Chemistry
- Pharmaceutics
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Pharmacology
- Forensic Science
The qualification must be from a university recognized by the Higher Education Commission.
Candidates also require three years of relevant experience in an accredited forensic laboratory.
Forensic Scientist – DNA & Serology
Vacancies: 6
Age Limit: 28–35 years
Monthly Salary: Rs. 325,000 plus 10% annual increase
Candidates need an MS or MPhil, Second Division, in an eligible biological science discipline.
The advertisement lists relevant fields including:
- Molecular Biology
- Biochemistry
- Biotechnology
- Forensic Science
- Virology
- Immunology
- Microbiology
- Molecular Genetics
- Other specified biological disciplines
At least three years of relevant experience in an accredited forensic laboratory is required.
The advertisement also specifies particular coursework requirements for DNA & Serology candidates. Applicants should check their transcripts against these requirements before applying.
Forensic Scientist – Pathology & Histology
Vacancies: 4
Age Limit: 30–40 years
Monthly Salary: Rs. 375,000 plus 10% annual increase
Applicants need an MBBS or equivalent qualification recognized by the relevant medical authority and registration with the applicable medical council.
The advertisement provides several acceptable postgraduate qualification and experience combinations in areas such as:
- Pathology
- Histopathology
- Microbiology
Candidates should read the detailed qualification alternatives carefully because required experience differs according to the postgraduate qualification held.
Forensic Scientist – Crime & Death Scene Investigation
Vacancies: 1
Age Limit: 28–35 years
Gender: Male candidates only
Monthly Salary: Rs. 325,000 plus 10% annual increase
The advertisement provides several acceptable science and engineering qualification routes.
Relevant disciplines include fields such as:
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Biology
- Forensic Science
- Pharmacy
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Molecular Genetics
- Biotechnology
- Bioinformatics
- Agronomy
- Horticulture
- Entomology
- Soil Chemistry
- Plant Breeding & Genetics
- Food Technology
- Food Nutrition
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Applicants should check the official advertisement for the complete combination of acceptable qualifications and experience.
Junior Forensic Scientist – Firearm & Tool Marks
Vacancies: 4
Age Limit: 23–35 years
Monthly Salary: Rs. 200,000 plus 10% annual increase
Candidates require an MS or MPhil, Second Division, in Physics, or an eligible degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, from an HEC-recognized university or institution.
Junior Forensic Scientist – Toxicology
Vacancies: 1
Age Limit: 23–35 years
Monthly Salary: Rs. 200,000 plus 10% annual increase
Applicants require an MS or MPhil, Second Division, in an eligible discipline such as Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology or Forensic Science.
Alternatively, Pharm-D from an HEC-recognized university is also listed in the advertisement.
Junior Forensic Scientist – DNA & Serology
Vacancies: 3
Age Limit: 23–35 years
Monthly Salary: Rs. 200,000 plus 10% annual increase
Applicants require an MS or MPhil, Second Division, in an eligible biological science field.
The advertisement also prescribes specific coursework requirements relating to subjects such as Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry and Population Statistics.
Candidates should compare their academic transcripts with the complete advertisement before applying.
Junior Forensic Scientist – Crime & Death Scene Investigation
Vacancies: 2
Age Limit: 23–35 years
Gender: Male candidates only
Monthly Salary: Rs. 200,000 plus 10% annual increase
Applicants can qualify through specified science or engineering disciplines.
The advertisement includes several eligible fields, so candidates should carefully check whether their particular degree meets the prescribed requirements.
Junior Forensic Scientist – Computer Forensic
Vacancies: 1
Age Limit: 23–35 years
Monthly Salary: Rs. 200,000 plus 10% annual increase
Candidates need an eligible degree in fields such as:
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Software Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Computer System Engineering
The qualification must be from a university recognized by the Higher Education Commission.
Special Conditions for Certain Positions
The advertisement contains several important discipline-specific conditions.
Only male candidates can apply for:
- Forensic Scientist (Crime & Death Scene Investigation)
- Junior Forensic Scientist (Crime & Death Scene Investigation)
The advertisement also prescribes specific academic coursework requirements for certain DNA & Serology positions.
Candidates applying for specialized forensic positions should therefore examine their academic transcripts before submitting an application.
Punjab Domicile Requirement
These vacancies are intended for suitable candidates having Punjab domicile.
Candidates should ensure that they meet the domicile requirement before applying.
The general age relaxation will apply according to the prevailing policies of the Government of Punjab.
Contract Period
The advertised positions will be offered on a three-year contract, renewable under the Contract Appointment Policy 2004 of the Government of Punjab.
Contract renewal will remain subject to the applicable rules and conditions.
Candidates should not automatically treat these appointments as permanent government positions.
How to Apply for PFSA Forensic Science Jobs
Applications must be submitted online through the application system specified in the official advertisement.
The advertisement directs applicants to the Information Technology University (ITU) recruitment system.
Candidates should:
- Read the complete PFSA advertisement.
- Confirm their qualification and subject eligibility.
- Check the required professional experience.
- Prepare complete academic transcripts and degrees.
- Complete the online application.
- Pay the prescribed processing fee.
- Upload the required information and documents.
- Submit the application by 18 October 2026.
Applications through any method other than the prescribed online process will not be accepted.
The advertisement states that no extra time will be allowed.
Application Fee
Applicants must pay a non-refundable application processing fee of Rs. 2,000.
The advertisement states that the payment should be made through the PSID automatically generated after successful submission of the online application.
Candidates should follow the payment instructions generated through the official application system.
Do not make payments through an unofficial source.
Academic Transcripts Are Compulsory
PFSA specifically requires applicants to submit or upload all required academic transcripts and degrees.
Applications submitted without complete transcripts can be treated as incomplete and rejected.
This requirement is particularly important because several forensic positions have highly specific subject and coursework requirements.
Experience Requirements
The advertisement states that experience against an advertised position will be considered post-qualification experience.
Applicants must mention the relevant experience required for the position.
Candidates should not assume that experience obtained before completing the required qualification will be accepted.
Foreign Degrees
Applicants holding a foreign degree must submit an equivalence certificate issued by HEC Islamabad.
Candidates should arrange the required equivalence documentation before completing the recruitment process.
Government Employees
Government employees should apply through the proper channel.
Serving candidates should follow their departmental requirements and arrange any necessary permission or documentation.
Shortlisting and Selection
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a test/interview.
Meeting the minimum qualification does not automatically guarantee shortlisting.
The recruiting authority may scrutinize qualifications, academic transcripts, experience and other information before deciding which applicants proceed to the next stage.
Original Documents
Candidates called for interview must produce their original documents on the date and time of interview.
Applicants should therefore keep their original academic, professional and identity documents ready for verification.
No TA/DA
No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing in the test or interview.
Candidates should make their own travel arrangements.
Number of Vacancies May Change
The competent authority reserves the right to increase, decrease or cancel the number of posts in any advertised category.
Applicants should therefore follow official recruitment updates after submitting their applications.
Last Date to Apply for PFSA Forensic Science Jobs
The closing date for online applications is:
18 October 2026
The online job portal will be blocked after the closing date. Therefore, candidates should not wait until the final hours to submit their applications.
Apply early and ensure that the application, academic records and fee requirements have been completed correctly.
Read the PFSA Recruitment Guide
For general information about Punjab Forensic Science careers, common forensic disciplines, eligibility and recruitment procedures, read our Punjab Forensic Science recruitment and career guide.
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Important Note for Applicants
This article covers the current Punjab Forensic Science Authority recruitment for 46 vacancies across management, forensic science, medical and junior forensic science positions.
Because many vacancies have highly specialized academic requirements, candidates should carefully compare their degree title, subjects, transcripts, professional registration and post-qualification experience with the official advertisement before applying.
The official recruitment advertisement and application portal remain the final authority if any recruitment condition changes.
