Department and Position
- Department: Kerala Police Service (Forensic Science Laboratory)
- Position: Scientific Officer (Documents)
- Scale of Pay: ₹ 51,400 – ₹ 110,300
- Number of Vacancies: Anticipated
Eligibility and Appointment
- Method of Appointment: Direct Recruitment
- Age Limit: 20-36 years (Candidates born between 02.01.1987 and 01.01.2003 are eligible, with age relaxation for SC, ST, and OBC)
- 3% Vacancies Reserved: For Differently Abled candidates (excluding those with blindness or low vision)
Educational Qualifications
- Essential: Postgraduate Degree in Physics/Chemistry with at least 50% marks
- Preferential: M.Phil in Physics/Chemistry
Other Requirements
- Visual Standards: Must meet specific standards; a medical certificate may be needed
- Probation: Two years
- Training: Six months training in all branches of Forensic Science, with additional discipline-specific training
Application Procedure
- Registration: Register through ‘One Time Registration’ on www.keralapsc.gov.in.
- Application: Apply using your User-ID and password. Upload a recent photograph.
- Submission: No application fee required. Ensure all information is accurate before submission. Keep a printout or soft copy of the online application for future reference.
Selection Process
- If a Written/OMR/Online Test is part of the selection process, confirm your participation through your profile and download Admission Tickets 15 days before the test.
Special Instructions
- Resolve any discrepancies between the caste/community claim in the application and the SSLC book with a Gazette notification and relevant certificates.
- Familiarize yourself with the General Conditions of the notification.
- Be aware of disciplinary actions against fraudulent applications.
Last Date for Application
- Deadline: 31 January 2024, Wednesday, until midnight
Application Submission
- Website: www.keralapsc.gov.in