HPPSC Assistant Director (Forensic Services) 2026 Notification

About HPPSC Assistant Director (Forensic Services) 2026

The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission has published Advertisement No. 66/10-2026, dated 7 October 2026, for 3 posts (all Unreserved) of Assistant Director, Group-A, in the Directorate of Forensic Services under the Department of Home. The selected candidate is engaged as a Job Trainee on a fixed emolument of Rs. 40,500 per month, under the state government's scheme for engaging job trainees and the orders issued under it. Applications are accepted only online through the Commission's One Time Registration portal, and the last date for both the form and the fee is 3 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Qualification and experience

This is a senior technical post in forensic chemistry, so the bar is high. The essential qualification is At least 2nd class M.Sc. in Forensic Science (with specialization, dissertation, course work or project work in Chemical Sciences), or at least 2nd class M.Sc. in Chemistry / Bio-Chemistry, Pharmacy / M.S. (Pharm.) / M. Pharm. from a recognised university. On top of the degree, candidates need at least seven years of experience gained after the degree in research, training and analytical work in those subjects, with a certificate signed by the Research Supervisor or the head of the organisation. Research done for a Ph.D. counts towards experience as the notice describes. A Ph.D. and knowledge of the customs and dialects of Himachal Pradesh are desirable. Eligibility on qualification and experience is judged on the closing date.

Age limit and fee

Candidates must be between 18 and 45 years old on 1 January 2026, and only the date of birth in the matriculation certificate is accepted. The fee is the same Rs. 600 for every candidate, whatever the category or gender, and it is paid online by debit card, credit card, UPI or another digital mode. Reservation and fee concessions apply only to bonafide residents of Himachal Pradesh; reserved category candidates from other states are treated as General. Serving regular government employees must inform their employer and need an NOC to be interviewed.

How the selection works

The Commission holds two papers on the same day. Paper-I is a one-hour objective screening test of 100 marks covering general knowledge of Himachal Pradesh, national and international affairs, Hindi and English, with a quarter of a question's marks cut for each wrong or blank answer. Paper-II is a three-hour descriptive Subject Aptitude Test of 120 marks, checked in order of Paper-I merit. Those who score at least 45% (General) or 40% (reserved) in Paper-II go on to a 30-mark Personality Test in Shimla. The final list is made on Paper-II and Personality Test marks together. When very few candidates apply, the Commission may skip the screening paper.

Documents to keep ready

Before submitting the form, upload clear copies of the matriculation certificate as age proof, all degree certificates and mark sheets, the experience certificate, and any category, Bonafide Himachali, EWS or Ex-Servicemen certificates you claim. The application cannot be changed after submission, so check every field first. Originals are checked on the day of the Personality Test. For help, the Commission's toll-free number is 1800-180-8004, and its phone number is 0177-2629738, on working days from 10 AM to 5 PM.