Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) invites online applications for 7 permanent posts of Assistant Director/Senior Scientific Officer in various specializations. Candidates must have relevant postgraduate or engineering qualifications with experience. Age limit is 21-35 years. Selection involves written exam, computer knowledge test, and interview. Application fee varies by category and payment is online. Apply online before 16-10-2025.
Vacancy Details
- Assistant Director / Senior Scientific Officer (Firearms and Explosives): 4 vacancies
Qualification: 55% marks in Physics or Mathematics in M.Sc. OR 55% marks in M.Sc. in Forensic Science and B.Sc (Physics or Mathematics) Honours and min 2 years experience and min 6-month Diploma in Computer Application - Assistant Director / Senior Scientific Officer (Photography): 1 vacancies
Qualification: 55% marks in Physics or Mathematics in M.Sc. OR 55% marks in M.Sc. in Forensic Science and B.Sc (Physics) Honours and min 2 years experience and min 6-month Diploma in Computer Application - Assistant Director / Senior Scientific Officer (Forensic Engineering and Instrumentation): 1 vacancies
Qualification: 55% marks in M.E./M.Tech. or equivalent in Electronic and Instrumentation or a similar subject and min 2 years experience - Assistant Director / Senior Scientific Officer (Documents): 1 vacancies
Qualification: 55% marks in Physics or Mathematics in M.Sc. OR 55% marks in M.Sc. in Forensic Science and B.Sc (Physics or Chemistry) Honours and min 2 years experience and min 6-month Diploma in Computer Application
Qualification Requirements
55% marks in Physics or Mathematics in M.Sc. OR 55% marks in M.Sc. in Forensic Science and B.Sc (Physics or Mathematics) Honours and min 2 years experience and min 6-month Diploma in Computer Application for Firearms and Explosives, Photography and Documents posts; 55% marks in M.E./M.Tech. or equivalent in Electronic and Instrumentation or a similar subject and min 2 years experience for Forensic Engineering and Instrumentation post.
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 35 years
Application Fees
- General: ₹600
- SC Jharkhand: ₹150
- ST Jharkhand: ₹150
Selection Process
- Written Examination: 100 objective questions on the relevant subject, 3 marks each, total 300 marks, 2 hours duration, 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer.
- Computer Knowledge Test: 50 objective questions for 50 marks, 1 hour duration, no negative marking, minimum 30% to qualify.
- Interview: Interview carries 30 marks; candidates called in ratio of 2.5 times vacancies based on written exam scores.
How to Apply
- Check eligibility criteria
- Fill online application form from 26-09-2025 to 16-10-2025
- Upload scanned passport size photo and signature
- Pay application fee online via debit/credit card, net banking or UPI
- Submit application and keep printout for future use
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Important Dates
- Application Begin Date: 26-09-2025
- Last Date to Apply: 16-10-2025
- Posted On: 22-09-2025
