Punjab Forensic Science Authority PFSA Jobs 2026 – Apply Online

The Punjab Forensic Science Authority (PFSA), Home Department, Government of the Punjab, has announced multiple vacancies for positions such as Additional Director General, Directors, Managers, Forensic Scientists, and Junior Forensic Scientists. These positions are offered on a contract basis and are part of an attractive recruitment drive for 2026. The roles offer competitive special pay packages, modern laboratory facilities in Lahore and CSUs/Satellite Stations, and clear career growth under the Contract Appointment Policy 2004. Successful candidates will contribute to the criminal justice system of Pakistan.

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• Punjab domicile is mandatory.
• Only male candidates can apply for Forensic Scientist (Crime & Death Scene Investigation) and Junior Forensic Scientist (Crime & Death Scene Investigation) posts (Sr. 12 & 16).
• For Forensic Scientist (DNA & Serology), a special short course (4 credit hours each) in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, and Population Statistics is mandatory.
• All posts are full-time and require regular working hours.
• General age relaxation is applicable as per Government of Punjab rules.
• Experience gained after the required degree will be counted.
• Applications must be submitted online via https://pfstest.itu.edu.pk/jobs.
• Applicants must create an account/log in and fill the online application form carefully.
• All required documents (academic transcripts, degrees, experience certificates, domicile, CNIC, etc.) must be uploaded.
• A non-refundable Application Processing Fee of Rs. 2,000/- must be paid through the automatically generated PSID.
• The application form must be submitted before the deadline of 18 October 2026.
• Applications without complete transcripts or with incorrect information will be rejected.
• Only online applications are accepted; manual applications are not allowed.
• Government employees must apply through the proper channel.
• Foreign degree holders must submit an HEC equivalence certificate.

Specific Qualification and Age Requirements per post

• Additional Director General (Forensics): 42-55 years; Ph.D. in Forensic Science/Chemistry/Physics/Genetics/Molecular Biology + 7 years experience + 7 publications.
• Director Forensic: 35-50 years; Ph.D. + 7 years experience in forensic lab of international repute.
• Manager (Pathology & Histology): 40-55 years; MBBS + Postgraduate Level III (Pathology/Histopathology/Microbiology) or equivalent + 4 years experience.
• Forensic Scientist (Firearm & Tool Marks): 28-35 years; MS/M.Phil. (Physics) or Bachelor in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering + 3 years.
• Forensic Scientist (Latent Finger Print): 28-35 years; MS/M.Phil. (Chemistry) + 3 years.
• Forensic Scientist (Questioned Document): 28-35 years; MS/M.Phil. (Chemistry/Pharm-D) + 3 years.
• Forensic Scientist (Polygraph): 28-35 years; MS/M.Phil. (Clinical Psychology/Psychology/Neuropsychology) + 3 years.
• Forensic Scientist (Photography): 28-35 years; MS/M.Phil. (Graphic Design/Photography) or Master in Fine Arts + experience.
• Forensic Scientist (Toxicology): 28-35 years; MS/M.Phil. (Chemistry/Applied Chemistry/Pharmaceutics etc.) + 3 years.
• Forensic Scientist (DNA & Serology): 28-35 years; MS/M.Phil. (Molecular Biology/Biotechnology/Forensic Science etc.) + 3 years.
• Forensic Scientist (Pathology & Histology): 30-40 years; MBBS + Postgraduate Level III or equivalent + relevant experience.
• Forensic Scientist (Crime & Death Scene Investigation): 28-35 years; M.Sc./BS (Hons.) in relevant science subjects.
• Junior Forensic Scientist (Firearm & Tool Marks): 23-35 years; MS/M.Phil. or Bachelor in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
• Junior Forensic Scientist (Toxicology): 23-35 years; MS/M.Phil. in Chemistry/Applied Chemistry etc.
• Junior Forensic Scientist (Narcotics): 23-35 years; MS/M.Phil. or Pharm-D.
• Junior Forensic Scientist (Crime & Death Scene Investigation): 23-35 years; M.Sc./BS (Hons.) in relevant subjects.
• Junior Forensic Scientist (Computer Forensic): 23-35 years; MS/M.Phil. or BS (Hons.) in Computer Science/IT/Software Engineering etc.

The Punjab Forensic Science Authority (PFSA) is part of the Home Department, Government of the Punjab. It operates modern forensic laboratories in Lahore and CSUs/Satellite Stations and contributes to the criminal justice system of Pakistan.