HPPSC Scientific Officer 2026 Notification
HPPSC Scientific Officer (Job Trainee), Directorate of Forensic Services Recruitment 2026
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HPPSC advertisement 65/10-2026 invites online applications for 3 unreserved posts of Scientific Officer, Group-B (Job Trainee) in the Directorate of Forensic Services, Department of Home, Himachal Pradesh. Job trainees get a fixed ₹28,000 a month. Candidates aged 18 to 45 on 1 January 2026 with at least a second-class M.Sc. in Forensic Science, Chemistry, Bio-Chemistry or Pharmacy (or M.S.(Pharm.)/M.Pharm.) and 3 years' experience can apply at hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc until 3 November 2026, 11:59 PM. The fee is ₹600 for everyone.
HPPSC Scientific Officer 2026 at a glance
- HPPSC Scientific Officer 2026 status
- Form closed
- HPPSC Scientific Officer 2026 last date
- 3 Nov 2026
- Total vacancies
- 3
- Age limit
- 18–45 years, as on 1 Jan 2026
- Application fee
- All candidates (uniform fee, any category or gender): ₹600
- Qualification
- Post graduate
- Pay
- ₹28,000 per month (fixed emoluments for Job Trainee)
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HPPSC Scientific Officer 2026 Important Dates
- Advertisement dated
- Last date to apply
- Last date for fee
HPPSC Scientific Officer 2026 Application Fee
| All candidates (uniform fee, any category or gender) | ₹600 |
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HPPSC Scientific Officer 2026 Age Limit as on 1 Jan 2026
| Age limit | 18–45 years |
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HPPSC Scientific Officer 2026 Eligibility
- At least a second-class M.Sc. in Forensic Science with specialisation, dissertation, course work or project work in Chemical Sciences, OR at least a second-class M.Sc. in Chemistry, Bio-Chemistry or Pharmacy, M.S.(Pharm.) or M.Pharm. from a recognised university.
- At least 3 years of experience after that degree in research, training and analytical work in one of these subjects, with a certificate signed by the Research Supervisor or the Head of the Organisation or Department. Research work done for a Ph.D. counts towards these 3 years.
- Age between 18 and 45 years on 1 January 2026, as per the matriculation certificate.
- Qualification and experience are counted as on the closing date of the online application, 3 November 2026.
- Desirable: a Ph.D. in one of these subjects, and knowledge of the customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh.
HPPSC Scientific Officer 2026 Selection Process
- If there are six or fewer eligible candidates per post, all of them are called directly to the Personality Test.
- Otherwise Paper-I (objective screening, 100 marks, 1 hour) and Paper-II (descriptive Subject Aptitude Test, 120 marks, 3 hours) are held on the same day in two sessions. If there are fewer than 20 eligible candidates per post, only Paper-II and the Personality Test are held.
- Personality Test of 30 marks at the Commission's office in Shimla.
- Final ranking is on Subject Aptitude Test marks (120) plus Personality Test marks (30).
HPPSC Scientific Officer 2026 Exam Pattern
| Stage | Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I (screening) | Objective MCQ, CBT or offline: GK of Himachal Pradesh 30, national and international affairs 30, Hindi 20, English 20; 0.25 negative marking | – | 100 | 1 hour |
| Paper-II (Subject Aptitude Test) | Descriptive, subject syllabus to be put on the HPPSC website; 45% (general) / 40% (reserved) to qualify | – | 120 | 3 hours |
| Personality Test | At the Commission's office, Shimla; 40% (12 marks) general / 30% (9 marks) reserved to qualify | – | 30 | – |
HPPSC Scientific Officer 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post | Qualification | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Officer, Group-B (Job Trainee) (₹28,000 per month) | At least 2nd class M.Sc. Forensic Science (chemical sciences) or M.Sc. Chemistry/Bio-Chemistry/Pharmacy, M.S.(Pharm.)/M.Pharm. + 3 years' experience | 3 |
Which one is for you?
HPPSC notified other recruitments at the same time. Each has its own advertisement and application form; compare them before you apply.
| HPPSC Scientific Officer 2026 (this page) | HPPSC Assistant Director (Forensic Services) 2026 | HPPSC Scientific Officer 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertisement | 65/10-2026 | 66/10-2026 | 68/10-2026 |
| Posts | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Qualification | Post graduate | Post graduate | Post graduate |
| Age limit | 18–45 years | 18–45 years | 18 to 45 years as on 01-01-2026 |
| Pay | ₹28,000 per month (fixed emoluments for Job Trainee) | Rs. 40,500 per month (fixed, Job Trainee) | ₹28,000 per month (fixed emoluments for Job Trainee) |
| Fee | All candidates (uniform fee, any category or gender): ₹600 | All candidates (uniform fee, any category or gender): ₹600 | All candidates (uniform fee, irrespective of category or gender): ₹600 |
| Last date | Closed 3 Nov 2026 | Closed 3 Nov 2026 | 10 Nov 2026 |
How to Apply for HPPSC Scientific Officer 2026
- Go to http://www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc and click "Apply Online" on the home page.
- Open "One Time Registration (OTR) for Examinations" and register with "New Registration" if you have no profile yet; otherwise log in to your OTR account.
- Choose advertisement 65/10-2026 from the live advertisements on your dashboard and fill in the form, with your e-mail ID and mobile number entered correctly.
- Upload your matriculation certificate (age proof), degree certificates with mark sheets, experience certificate, and category and bonafide Himachali certificates where needed, plus a recent photograph and signature.
- Pay the ₹600 fee online by debit card, credit card, UPI or another online mode, check every field, and submit by 3 November 2026, 11:59 PM. No corrections are allowed after submission.
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HPPSC Scientific Officer 2026: Complete Details
About the HPPSC Scientific Officer 2026 recruitment
The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission released advertisement 65/10-2026 on 7 October 2026 for 3 posts of Scientific Officer, Group-B, in the Directorate of Forensic Services under the Department of Home. All 3 posts are unreserved. These are Job Trainee posts: the engagement is governed by the state government's scheme for job trainees on a fixed amount, notified by the Department of Personnel on 19 July 2025, and trainees get ₹28,000 a month.
Qualification and experience
You need at least a second-class M.Sc. in Forensic Science with specialisation, dissertation, course work or project work in chemical sciences. A second-class M.Sc. in Chemistry, Bio-Chemistry or Pharmacy, or an M.S.(Pharm.) or M.Pharm. degree from a recognised university, is also accepted. On top of the degree you need at least three years of research, training and analytical experience in one of these subjects, gained after the degree and certified by your research supervisor or head of organisation. Research done for a Ph.D. counts towards the three years.
Age limit and reservation
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. Bonafide SC, ST, OBC, WFF and disabled candidates of Himachal Pradesh normally get five years of relaxation in the upper age limit, but the advertisement says this is available only if a post is reserved for the category. Reserved-category candidates from other states are treated as general candidates.
Fee and application
The fee is ₹600 for all candidates, paid online through debit card, credit card, UPI or another digital mode by the closing date. Applications are made only through the One Time Registration portal at hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc. Upload legible copies of your certificates, because a submitted form cannot be corrected except for a change of category under the Commission's rules.
Exam pattern and selection
If the number of eligible candidates is six times the posts or fewer, everyone is called straight to the Personality Test. Otherwise Paper-I is an objective screening test of 100 marks in one hour, covering general knowledge of Himachal Pradesh (30), national and international affairs (30), Hindi (20) and English (20), with a quarter mark deducted for each wrong or blank answer. Paper-II is a descriptive Subject Aptitude Test of 120 marks in three hours. The Personality Test carries 30 marks, and the final merit list adds the Paper-II and Personality Test marks.
HPPSC Scientific Officer 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date for HPPSC Scientific Officer 2026?
The last date to apply and to pay the fee is 3 November 2026, 11:59 PM. The advertisement is dated 7 October 2026.
How many posts are there in HPPSC advertisement 65/10-2026?
3 posts of Scientific Officer, Group-B (Job Trainee), all unreserved, in the Directorate of Forensic Services, Department of Home, Himachal Pradesh.
What is the age limit for HPPSC Scientific Officer 2026?
18 to 45 years on 1 January 2026. The five-year relaxation for bonafide SC, ST, OBC, WFF and disabled candidates of Himachal Pradesh applies only where a post is reserved for that category, and all 3 posts here are unreserved.
What is the application fee?
₹600, the same for every candidate whatever the category or gender. It is paid online and is not refunded.
What is the salary of HPPSC Scientific Officer (Job Trainee)?
Job trainees get fixed emoluments of ₹28,000 per month. The engagement follows the state government's scheme for job trainees on a fixed amount.
What qualification is needed?
At least a second-class M.Sc. in Forensic Science (chemical sciences work) or M.Sc. in Chemistry, Bio-Chemistry or Pharmacy, M.S.(Pharm.) or M.Pharm., plus 3 years of research, training and analytical experience after the degree.
Is there negative marking in the HPPSC Scientific Officer exam?
Yes. In the objective Paper-I, one fourth (0.25) of the marks for a question is deducted for a wrong answer, for more than one answer and for a question left blank. Choose option E if you do not want to answer.
Where will the exam and interview be held?
The advertisement names Shimla as the examination station, and the Personality Test is held only at the Commission's office in Shimla.
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