Overview
Directorate of Forensic Sciences, Department of Home, Government of Goa has released a recruitment notification for the post of Scientific Officer (SOC), Scientific Assistant (DNA), Scientific Assistant, Searcher (SOC), Photographer, Videographer (24 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply before 17/11/2026 (must be received by 5.30 p.m.).
Key Details
- Organization
- Directorate of Forensic Sciences, Department of Home, Government of Goa
- Qualification
- Varies by post, from a Secondary School Certificate with photography training up to a Master's Degree in Science
- Vacancies
- 24
- Advertisement No
- 2/2026/DFS/VRN/Recruit-130 (dated 26/10/2026)
- Last date to apply
- 17/11/2026 (must be received by 5.30 p.m.)
Important Dates
| Last Date | 17/11/2026 (must be received by 5.30 p.m.) |
| Advertisement dated | 26/10/2026 |
| Submission of applications begins | 28/10/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (applications must be received) | 17/11/2026 |
| Submission timings (all working days) | 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. |
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Scientific Officer (SOC) | 05 |
| Scientific Assistant (DNA) | 01 |
| Scientific Assistant | 05 |
| Searcher (SOC) | 01 |
| Photographer | 03 |
| Videographer | 09 |
| Total | 24 |
Important Links
- Official NotificationOpen Link
Eligibility
All posts are filled purely on a contractual basis. Each contract lasts one year or until the regular posts are filled, whichever is earlier, and ends automatically after one year unless terminated earlier. The pay is a consolidated monthly remuneration. No allowance or facility available to regular employees will be paid to the persons engaged. Post: Vacancies | Pay (Monthly, Consolidated) Scientific Officer (SOC): 05 | Rs.60,800/- Scientific Assistant (DNA): 01 | Rs.48,800/- Scientific Assistant: 05 | Rs.48,800/- Searcher (SOC): 01 | Rs.39,000/- Photographer: 03 | Rs.22,300/- Videographer: 09 | Rs.22,300/- Total: 24 The Scientific Officer (SOC), Scientific Assistant (DNA) and Searcher (SOC) posts share one vision standard, with or without glasses: Vision: Right Eye | Left Eye Distant Vision: 6/6 | 6/6 (snellen) Near Vision: 0.5 | 0.5 (snellen) For these three posts, each eye must have a full field of vision. Candidates with unioccular vision, amblyopia, colour blindness, squint, any morbid condition of the eyes or lids of either eye, or a perforated ear drum will be disqualified.
Selection Process
Selection has two stages: document scrutiny, then an interview.
Important Instructions
• The Director, Directorate of Forensic Sciences, Verna-Goa, can terminate the services at any time by giving the official one month's advance notice in writing, without giving a reason. • A selected candidate who wishes to quit must give one month's notice or surrender one month's remuneration in lieu of notice. • No relaxation in working hours will be given to a selected candidate for any reason whatsoever. • If any information in the application is found untrue, false or incorrect, the candidature is liable to be cancelled or terminated, even after selection, besides any other action deemed fit. • The Director, Directorate of Forensic Sciences, Verna-Goa, reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process at any time, without further notice and without giving a reason.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for DFS Goa Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 24 Scientific Assistant, Searcher and More Posts?
Last Date: 17/11/2026 (must be received by 5.30 p.m.); Advertisement dated: 26/10/2026; Submission of applications begins: 28/10/2026; Last Date to Apply (applications must be received): 17/11/2026; Submission timings (all working days): 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.
What is the selection process?
Selection has two stages: document scrutiny, then an interview.