Punjab Forensic Science Authority (PFSA), Home Department, Government of Punjab, invites online applications for contract-based Junior Forensic Scientist positions; only male candidates are eligible for the Crime Scene Investigation post, while all other specialisations are open merit.

Posted On	May 9, 2026
Organization	Punjab Forensic Science Agency
Location:	Lahore
Address	Home Department Govt of Punjab Old Multan Road Behind Toyota Ravi Motors, Thokar Niaz Baig Lahore
Last Date:	May 22, 2026
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The Punjab Forensic Science Authority (PFSA), a premier forensic laboratory under the Home Department of the Government of Punjab, has announced new contract opportunities. These Punjab Forensic Science Agency Jobs 2026 are for Junior Forensic Scientist positions in specialisations such as Firearm & Tool Marks, Toxicology, Trace Chemistry, Crime Scene Investigation, and Computer Forensic. Candidates holding a Punjab domicile and a relevant MS, M.Phil, Pharm-D, or Engineering degree are eligible to apply. The recruitment is on a three-year renewable contract with a special pay package of Rs. 200,000 per month plus annual increment. Interested individuals must submit their online applications through the University of the Punjab portal by 22 May 2026, carefully following all instructions.

Job Details

Sr. No.	Position	Total Posts	Qualification & Experience	Salary	Job Type & Location
1	Junior Forensic Scientist (Firearm & Tool Marks)	1 (Open Merit)	MS or M.Phil (second division) in Physics, or Bachelor in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an HEC-recognised university.	PKR 200,000 per month + 10% annual increase (half salary during training)	Contract (3 years renewable); Lahore & Divisional Satellite Stations, Punjab
2	Junior Forensic Scientist (Toxicology)	2 (Open Merit)	MS or M.Phil (second division) in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Pharmaceutical, Pharmacy, or Forensic Science from an HEC-recognised university.	Same as above	Same as above
3	Junior Forensic Scientist (Trace Chemistry)	1 (Open Merit)	MS or M.Phil (second division) in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Forensic Science, Explosive Chemistry, or Physics; OR Pharm-D (second division) from an HEC-recognised university.	Same as above	Same as above
4	Junior Forensic Scientist (Crime Scene Investigation)	2 (Open Merit, Male only)	MS or B.Sc. (Hons) (second division) in Chemistry, Bio-Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Forensic Science, Pharmacy, Micro Biology, Molecular Biology, Molecular Genetics, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Agronomy, Horticulture, Entomology, Soil Chemistry, Plant Breeding & Genetics, Food Technology, Food Nutrition, Economics; OR B.Sc. (second division) in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an HEC-recognised university.	Same as above	Same as above
5	Junior Forensic Scientist (Computer Forensic)	1 (Open Merit)	MS or M.Phil (second division) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer System Engineering; OR B.Sc. (Hons) (second division) in any of these disciplines from an HEC-recognised university.	Same as above	Same as above

How to Apply for Punjab Forensic Science Agency Jobs

Applications must be submitted online exclusively through the University of the Punjab’s job portal. The application deadline is 22 May 2026, after which the portal will be blocked and no late submissions will be accepted. No hard copy of the application is required; however, all academic documents must be uploaded during the online process.

Visit the official website www.pu.edu.pk (the advertisement can also be viewed at pfsa.punjab.gov.pk) and complete the online application form for the desired post.
Upload all required academic transcripts and degrees. Incomplete applications missing any transcript will be rejected without notice.
Pay the non-refundable application processing fee of Rs. 1,000 through the automatically generated Habib Bank Limited (HBL) or UBL challan form. Payment must be made before the closing date; no other payment method is accepted.
If applying for more than one post, submit a separate online application and pay a separate processing fee for each post.
Carefully verify all information before final submission, as applications with incorrect data will be summarily rejected.
For queries, contact the University helpline at 92-42-111001882 or ac1.exams@pu.edu.pk; PFSA contact: 92-42-37840007 or hr.pfsa@pfsa.gop.pk.

General Terms and Conditions

Appointments are on a contract basis for three years, renewable under the Contract Appointment Policy 2004 of the Government of Punjab.
Only male candidates are eligible for the post of Junior Forensic Scientist (Crime Scene Investigation) at Sr. No. 4. All other posts are open merit.
General upper age relaxation will be granted as per prevailing policies of the Government of Punjab.
Only candidates who have completed the required degree and obtained the final transcript are eligible; those with results awaiting will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a test/interview. No TA/DA will be paid for participation.
Government and semi-government employees must apply through the proper channel and produce a No Objection Certificate at the interview.
Holders of foreign degrees must provide an equivalence certificate from HEC, Islamabad.
Original documents must be presented at the time of the interview; failure to do so will lead to disqualification.
The Competent Authority reserves the right to increase, decrease, or cancel any number of posts at any stage without assigning a reason.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are female candidates allowed to apply for any of these posts?
Yes, female candidates can apply for all posts except the Junior Forensic Scientist (Crime Scene Investigation) position (Sr. No. 4), which is reserved for male applicants only. All other specializations are open merit, and women with the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Can I apply if my final degree result has not been announced yet?
No. The advertisement clearly states that only candidates who have fully completed their degree programme and have been issued the final transcript are eligible. Applications from students whose results are still awaited will not be considered at any stage.

What will be the salary during the training period of a Junior Forensic Scientist?
Selected candidates will receive half the regular monthly salary (i.e., Rs. 100,000) during the training phase. After successful completion of training, the full salary of Rs. 200,000 per month plus a 10% annual increment will be paid.

<p”>How will I be informed about the test or interview schedule?
The Punjab Forensic Science Authority will contact only shortlisted candidates directly through the phone number and email address provided in the online application. No separate public notice or call letter will be issued, so applicants must ensure their contact details are accurate and functional.

Is there a specific upper age limit for these vacancies?
The advertisement does not mention a fixed upper age limit. However, general age relaxation will be provided in accordance with the standing policies of the Government of Punjab. Candidates are advised to review the latest government age relaxation rules for guidance.