Associate Professor, Assistant Professor & Other Posts

Minimum essential qualifications vary by post. Generally, candidates are required to possess a first-class academic record throughout their education. Key requirements include:

• Associate Professor & Assistant Professor: Primarily a Ph.D. in a relevant/allied discipline. For some Assistant Professor roles, a Master's degree in specific fields (e.g., Forensic Psychology, Criminology, Commerce) with a very good academic record is also essential.
• Junior Scientific Officer: Master's Degree in specialized areas like Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, IT, Computer Science, Forensic Science (with specializations like FPQD, Questioned Documents, Forensic Accounting, etc.), or equivalent engineering degrees (BE/B.Tech) in relevant branches.
• Scientific Assistant: Master's degree in Forensic Science with specialization in areas such as Forensic Psychology, Chemistry, Toxicology, DNA, Biology, Physics, Ballistics, or Cyber Security, or other relevant Master's degrees (e.g., Biotechnology, Microbiology, Analytical Chemistry).
• Lab Assistant: Bachelor's degree in Clinical Psychology, Forensic Science, Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, Computer Science, IT, or Electronics and Communication, or an equivalent qualification.

Specific posts may also require adequate knowledge of English & Hindi, and professional certifications like RCI Act registration for Clinical Psychology roles.

Maximum age limits apply to specific posts:

• Junior Scientific Officer: Not more than 35 years of age.
• Scientific Assistant & Lab Assistant: Not more than 30 years of age.

No explicit maximum age limit is mentioned for Associate Professor and Assistant Professor positions.