Punjab Announces Forensic Science Jobs With Salaries Up to Rs. 11 Lac

Meanwhile, the Punjab Forensic Science Authority (PFSA) has confirmed 37 job opportunities for qualified professionals, with monthly salaries reaching Rs.

Key points

• While applicants for Director Forensic must be between 35 and 50 years, the age limit for the Extra Director General position is 42 to 55 years.
• Only male candidates can apply for the Forensic Scientist and Junior Forensic Scientist positions in Crime & Death Scene Investigation.
• The Manager (Pathology & Histology) position carries an age limit of 40 to 55 years.
• Applicants for Junior Forensic Scientist positions must generally be between 23 and 35 years.
• While other Forensic Scientist positions offer Rs, 375, 000 per month.

According to the official, PFSA is hiring for senior management, forensic scientist, and junior forensic scientist positions on a contract basis.

Candidates must hold Punjab domicile to apply. The vacancies are for PFSA Lahore, its training laboratory, and Crime Scene Units or satellite stations throughout Punjab. The last date to apply is October 18, 2026. PFSA has confirmed vacancies throughout 17 categories. Extra Director General (Forensics) 1. Manager (Pathology & Histology) 1. Forensic Scientist (Firearm & Tool Marks) 1. Forensic Scientist (Latent Fingerprint) 1. Forensic Scientist (Questioned Document) 1. Forensic Scientist (Polygraph) 3. Forensic Scientist (Photography) 3. Forensic Scientist (Toxicology) 3. Forensic Scientist (DNA & Serology) 6. Forensic Scientist (Pathology & Histology) 4. Forensic Scientist (Crime & Death Scene Investigation) 1.

Junior Forensic Scientist (Firearm & Tool Marks) 4. Junior Forensic Scientist (Toxicology) 1. Junior Forensic Scientist (Narcotics) 3. Junior Forensic Scientist (Crime & Death Scene Investigation) 2. Junior Forensic Scientist (Computer Forensic) 1.

PFSA is offering a special pay package for the advertised positions. The Extra Director General (Forensics) will receive Rs. 1.1 million per month.

In practice, the Director Forensic and Manager (Pathology & Histology) positions carry a salary of Rs. 750, 000 per month, along with a 10% annual growth.

Forensic Scientist (Pathology & Histology) positions offer Rs. While other Forensic Scientist positions offer Rs, 375, 000 per month. 325, 000 per month. Both categories carry a 10% annual growth.

Junior Forensic Scientists will receive Rs. 200, 000 per month, along with a 10% annual growth. The states that Forensic Scientists and Junior Forensic Scientists will receive half salary during training.

For context, the qualification requirements vary according to the position. The Extra Director General (Forensics) position requires a PhD in Forensic Science, Chemistry, Physics, Genetics, or Molecular Biology, along with an MSc in a relevant field. Applicants must additionally have seven years of relevant work experience and seven publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals.

For context, the Director Forensic position requires a PhD in Forensic Science, Chemistry, Physics, Genetics, or Molecular Biology and at least seven years of experience in a forensic laboratory.

Notably, the Manager (Pathology & Histology) position requires relevant medical and postgraduate qualifications in pathology, histopathology, or microbiology, along with the required laboratory experience.

PFSA is additionally seeking forensic professionals with qualifications in areas including Physics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Pharm-D, Psychology, Neuropsychology, Graphic Design, Photography, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Genetics, and other relevant disciplines.

Junior Forensic Scientist positions are open to applicants with relevant MS, MPhil, MSc, BS, BSc, engineering, pharmacy, computer science, and related qualifications, depending on the post.

Notably, the Manager (Pathology & Histology) position carries an age limit of 40 to 55 years. While the Pathology & Histology position has an age limit of 30 to 40 years, most Forensic Scientist posts have an age limit of 28 to 35 years.

Applicants for Junior Forensic Scientist positions must generally be between 23 and 35 years. PFSA will apply general age relaxation to the maximum age limit according to the prevailing Punjab administration rules.

For context, the additionally sets further coursework requirements for candidates applying for Forensic Scientist (DNA & Serology).

All positions are full-time and require regular working hours. The appointments will initially be created on a three-year contract. It may be renewed under the Punjab government's Contract Appointment Policy 2004. How to Apply for PFSA Jobs.

Interested candidates must submit their applications online by October 18, 2026. Applicants must upload complete academic transcripts and degrees while submitting the online form. PFSA will treat applications without complete documents as incomplete.

Candidates applying for more than one position must submit a separate online application and processing fee for each post.

Applicants must additionally pay a non-refundable application processing fee of Rs. 2, 000 through the PSID generated after completing the online application. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover. Follow on Google News Join WhatsApp. See more ProPakistani stories in Google Search and Top Stories. Education specialist, covering exams, results, and admissions.

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