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APPSC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 08 Assistant Director Posts in AP Forensic Science Laboratory Service (Notification 11/2026)

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Sep. 15, 2026
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
08 Posts
Pay Scale
Rs. 57,100 - 1,47,760/-
Age Limit
18 to 42 Years
Job Location
Andhra Pradesh17Tirupati4+3 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 15, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 6, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 27, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window6 – 27 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a relevant B.E./B.Tech degree for Forensic Engineering, or an M.Sc. degree in First or Second Class in the concerned science discipline (Physics / Chemistry / Biology / Forensic Science / Biotechnology) or an MBBS with a B.Sc. degree in basic sciences. In addition, candidates must have at least five (5) years of practical laboratory experience in a Forensic Science, Chemistry, Analytical, or Police Laboratory, along with exceptionally good eyesight (colour blindness is a disqualification).

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidate must be between 18 and 42 years of age as on the crucial date of notification. Upper age relaxation of 5 years is applicable for SC, ST, BC, and EWS candidates, and 10 years for PwBD candidates as per AP State and Subordinate Service Rules.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.

Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) - Single Level Examination

Online Computer Based Examination (Paper I + Paper II)Merit Scored

Original Certificate Verification & Medical Examination

In-Person Verification & Specialized Eye-Sight / Colour Vision TestQualifying Only

The selection process comprises a single-level online Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) carrying a total of 450 marks (Paper I: 150 marks + Paper II: 300 marks). No preliminary screening test will be held. Candidates qualifying on merit will undergo physical document verification and medical fitness assessment, with specific scrutiny for colour blindness (which is an absolute disqualification).

Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview

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What is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.

Exam Tier / Mode

Tier 1

Total Duration

150 Minutes

Negative Marking

1/3rd (0.33 mark per wrong answer)

Exam Tier / Mode

Tier 2

Total Duration

150 Minutes

Negative Marking

1/3rd (0.67 mark per wrong answer)

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Assistant Directors in the A.P. State Forensic Science Laboratory (APFSL) function as senior gazetted scientific officers and heads of specialized divisions (Forensic Engineering, Physics/Ballistics, Chemistry/Toxicology, Biology/DNA). Operating out of headquarters in Mangalagiri/Vijayawada and regional forensic laboratories in Visakhapatnam and Tirupati, they oversee high-profile criminal case evidence analysis, scene of crime visits, laboratory instrumentation (GC-MS, HPLC, SEM-EDX, Genetic Analyzers), scientific reporting, and deposition as expert scientific witnesses before Sessions and High Courts under Section 293 CrPC / Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). The environment demands meticulous scientific integrity, adherence to ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation standards, and managing urgent law enforcement analytical deadlines.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Posts are located at APFSL Headquarters, Mangalagiri / Vijayawada and Regional Forensic Science Laboratories (RFSLs) across Andhra Pradesh. Standard state government transfer regulations apply with tenures generally lasting 3 to 5 years per posting.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Cadre progression in AP State Forensic Science Laboratory Service: Assistant Director (Scale Rs. 57,100 – 1,47,760) -> Deputy Director -> Joint Director -> Director, A.P. State Forensic Science Laboratory.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Minimum 5 Years Laboratory Experience Mandatory: Candidates must have at least 5 years of practical laboratory experience in a Forensic Science, Chemistry, Analytical, or Police Laboratory; applications without verified service certificates will be rejected.
  • Colour Blindness is Disqualification: Normal colour vision is strictly mandatory; candidates with colour blindness are disqualified during medical examination.
  • Single-Level CBRT (No Prelims): There is no preliminary screening test; rank and selection depend entirely on the single-level 450-mark Computer Based Recruitment Test.
  • Online Application Portal Window: The online portal at psc.ap.gov.in opens on 06/10/2026 and closes strictly on 27/10/2026 at 11:59 PM.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Forensic Engineering (PC 01)1 (CF)
  • Physics (PC 02)2
  • Chemistry (PC 03)2
  • Biology (PC 04)3
Total Vacancies08 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Scale of pay: Rs. 57,100 – 1,47,760/- per month along with state government allowances.

Selected candidates are appointed in the Gazetted State Service scale of pay of Rs. 57,100 – 1,47,760/- plus applicable Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and medical allowances under Andhra Pradesh Revised Pay Scales.

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How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official APPSC portal at psc.ap.gov.in.
  2. Complete One-Time Profile Registration (OTPR) or login using your existing OTPR User ID and password.
  3. Click on the online application link for Notification No. 11/2026 – Assistant Director in A.P. State Forensic Science Laboratory Service.
  4. Fill out personal, educational, and laboratory experience details (minimum 5 years in forensic/chemistry/analytical/police laboratory).
  5. Upload scanned passport photograph, signature, and experience certificates in the prescribed format.
  6. Pay the application processing fee and examination fee through Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, or UPI.
  7. Submit the online application before 27/10/2026 up to 11:59 P.M. and download a copy of the application receipt for future reference.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Application Processing Fee: Rs. 250/-; Examination Fee: Rs. 120/- (Total: Rs. 370/-). SC, ST, BC, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from payment of the examination fee (Rs. 120/-) and need only pay the application fee of Rs. 250/-.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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The post carries a gazetted state government pay scale of Rs. 57,100 – 1,47,760/- plus applicable Dearness Allowance and HRA.

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