**Executive Summary**
This document outlines the recruitment rules for the position of Senior Scientific Assistant (Finger Print) in the Forensic Science Laboratory, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi, effective from the date of publication in the Delhi Gazette. It details the number of posts, classification, pay scale, method of recruitment, qualifications, and other related provisions as per the annexed schedule. The primary method of recruitment is promotion, failing which deputation (including short-term contract).
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **General:**
* These rules are called the Senior Scientific Assistant (Finger Print) Forensic Science Laboratory Recruitment Rules, 2024.
* Effective from the date of publication in the Delhi Gazette.
* **Post Details:**
* One post is available, with potential variation based on workload (as of 2025).
* Classification: General Central Service, Non-Ministerial, Non-Gazetted, Group 'B'.
* Pay Level: Level 6 in the Pay Matrix (Rs. 35,400 - 1,12,400).
* **Recruitment Method:**
* Primarily by promotion, failing which by deputation (including short-term contract - ISTC).
* 100% of posts are filled by promotion.
* **Promotion Criteria:**
* Junior Scientific Assistant (Finger Print) in Level-5 (Rs. 29200-92300) with 6 years of regular service.
* Successful completion of 2-4 weeks of training.
* **Deputation (Including Short-Term Contract) Criteria:**
* Officers from Central/State Governments/UTs/Recognized Research Institutions/Public Sector Undertakings/Semi-Govt./ Autonomous Organizations
* Holding analogous posts on a regular basis in the parent cadre/department, OR 6 years of service in Level-5
* Educational Qualification: Master's degree in Physics, Chemistry, or Forensic Science with Physics or Chemistry at B.Sc. level.
* Deputation period, including short-term contract, should not exceed three years.
* Maximum age limit for deputation is 56 years as of the closing date for receipt of applications.
* **Disqualification:**
* A person with a living spouse is ineligible for appointment, subject to government discretion based on personal law and other grounds.
* **Power to Relax:**
* The government can relax any provisions of these rules for any class or category of persons by recording the reasons in writing.
* **Saving:**
* The rules do not affect reservations, age limit relaxation, and other concessions for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Ex-Servicemen, and other special categories as per government orders.
* **Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) Composition:**
* A Group 'B' Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering promotion and confirmation) exists.
* Composition:
* ACS/Principal Secretary/Secretary (Home), GNCT of Delhi - Chairperson.
* ACS/Principal Secretary/Secretary (Services), GNCT of Delhi - Member.
* Director of the concerned vertical- Member.
* Special/Addl. Secretary (GAD) - Member.
* **UPSC Consultation:**
* Consultation with the Union Public Service Commission is not necessary for the recruitment.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Existing Junior Scientific Assistants (Finger Print) in the Forensic Science Laboratory, Delhi**
* **Impact:** Eligible for promotion to Senior Scientific Assistant upon meeting the specified criteria. Existing incumbents on the date of notification are exempted from the training completion requirement.
* **Action Required:** Fulfill the service and training requirements for promotion consideration.
**Stakeholder: Officers under the Central /State Officers under Govts./UTs/Recognized Research Institutions/Public Sector Undertakings/Semi-Govt./ Autonomous Organizations**
* **Impact:** Eligible for deputation to the post of Senior Scientific Assistant (Finger Print) upon meeting the specified criteria.
* **Action Required:** Meet the criteria for deputation, including the educational qualification and service in a relevant position. Submit application.
**Stakeholder: Home Department, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi**
* **Impact:** Responsible for implementing and enforcing the recruitment rules.
* **Action Required:** Conduct recruitment for the Senior Scientific Assistant (Finger Print) position according to these rules.
**Stakeholder: Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC)**
* **Impact:** Accountable for evaluating candidates for promotion to Senior Scientific Assistant (Finger Print) and providing recommendations.
* **Action Required:** Review the eligibility of candidates based on the recruitment rules.
**Stakeholder: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)**
* **Impact:** Not directly involved in the recruitment process for this position.
* **Action Required:** None.
**Stakeholder: Married individuals**
* **Impact:** Individuals in relationships, where specific spousal circumstances may be in violation of the terms described, should review the rules and consider seeking an exception.
* **Action Required:** Determine if personal circumstances require the need to seek exemption in accordance with applicable law.
Key Entities Referenced
Senior Scientific Assistant (Finger Print) Forensic Science Laboratory Recruitment Rules, 2024: Rules regulating the method of recruitment to the post of Senior Scientific Assistant (Finger Print) in the Forensic Science Laboratory, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi.
Forensic Science Laboratory, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi: The government department where the Senior Scientific Assistant (Finger Print) position is located, making it a primary subject of the policy document.
Delhi: National Capital Territory of Delhi, where the rules apply.
Ministry of Home Affairs: Referenced in the notification for powers conferred.
रजिस्ट्री स.ं डी.एल.- 33002/99 REGD. No. D. L.-33002/99
भारत सरकार
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
एस.जी.-डी.एxलxx.G-अID.H-3xx0x0 12026-269661
SG-DLxx-ExG-3ID0E0x1x2x0 26-269661
असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 27] दिल्ली, बधु वार, िनवरी 28, 2026/माघ 8, 1947 [रा.रा.रा.क्षे.दि. स.ं 436
No. 27] DELHI, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026/MAGHA 8, 1947 [N. C. T. D. No. 436
भाग IV
PART IV
राष्ट्रीय रािधानी राज्य क्षत्रे दिल्ली सरकार
GOVERNMENT OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI
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HOME-FSL DEPARTMENT
NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 27th January, 2026
F. No. 2(159)/FSL/ESTT/RR/SSA(Finger Print) 2024/571.—In exercise of the powers conferred
by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution of India read with the Government of India, Ministry of
Home Affairs, Notification no. F-27/59-him (i) dated the 13th July,1959, and in supersession of this Govt’s
Notification no. F31/68/2007/Home-III Deptt./574-585 dated 20th August, 2008 except as respects things
done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Lt. Governor of National Capital Territory of Delhi
hereby makes the following rules regulating the method of recruitment to the post Senior Scientific
Assistant (Finger Print) in Forensic Science Laboratory, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi,
namely:-
1. Short title and commencement–
(i) These rules may be called the Senior Scientific Assistant (Finger Print) Forensic Science
Laboratory Recruitment Rules, 2024.
(ii) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in Delhi Gazette.
2. Number of posts, classification and Pay Level in Pay Matrix – The number of the said post, its
classification and pay level in pay matrix attached thereto shall be as specified in columns (2) to (4) of the
Schedule annexed to these rules.
3. Method of recruitment, age limit, qualification etc:-The method of recruitment to the said post, age
limit, qualifications and other matters connected therewith, shall be as specified in columns (5) to (13) of the
said Schedule.[PART IV DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 5
4. Disqualification:-No person,-
(a) Who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a spouse living; or
(b) Who having a spouse living, has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person, shall be eligible
for appointment to the said post.
Provided that the Government may, if satisfied that such marriage is permissible under the personal
law applicable to such person and the other party to the marriage and that there are other grounds for so
doing, exempt any person from the operation of this rule.
5. Power to relax:-Where the Government is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do, it may,
by order and for reasons to be recorded in writing, relax any of the provisions of these rules with respect to
any class or category of persons.
6. Saving: - Nothing in these rules shall affect reservations, relaxation of age limit and other concessions,
required to be provided for the Schedule Castes, Schedule Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Ex-Servicemen
and other special categories of persons in accordance with the orders issued by the Govt. of India from time
to time in this regard.
--SCHEDULE--
Name of Number of Classification Pay Level Whether Age limit Educational and
Post posts in the Pay Selection for direct other
Matrix or Non recruits Qualification
Selection required for
post direct recruits
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Senior 01* (2025) General Central Level 6 (Rs. Selection Not Not Applicable
Scientific *Subject to Service, Non- 35,400- Post Applicable
Assistant variation Ministerial Non- 1,12,400) in
(Finger dependent Gazetted, Group the Pay
Print) on workload ‘B’ Matrix
Whether age Period of Method of In case of recruitment by If a Circumstances
and Probation, Recruitment, Promotion / Deputation / Departmental in which Union
educational if any transfer grade from which Promotion Public Service
qualifications promotion / deputation Committee exists, Commission to
prescribed for /transfer to be made what is its be consulted in
direct composition making
recruits will recruitment
apply in the
case of
promotees
8 9 10 11 12 13
Not Applicable 2 years 100% by Promotion: Group 'B' Consultation
Promotion Departmental with UPSC is
failing which b Junior Scientific Assistant Promotion not necessary
y deputation (Finger Print) in Level-5 (Rs. Committee (for
including short 29200-92300) of the pay considering
term contract matrix with 06 years of regular promotion and
(ISTC) service in the grade and confirmation):
having successfully completed
2-4 weeks training as 1. ACS/Principal
Secretary/6 DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY PART IV]
prescribed by the competent Secretary (Home),
authority. GNCT of Delhi-
Note 1: For existing Chairperson
incumbents holding the post of 2. ACS/Principal
Junior Scientific Assistant Secretary/
(Finger Print) on regular basis Secretary
on the date of notification of (Services), GNCT
these rules, requirement of of Delhi -
completion of training will not Member
be applicable. 3. Director of
the concerned
Note 2: Where juniors who vertical- Member
have completed their 4. Special/Addl.
qualifying/eligibility service Secretary (GAD)–
are being considered for Member
promotion, their seniors would
also be considered provided
they are not short of the
requisite qualifying/eligibility
service by more than half of
such qualifying/eligibility
service or two years,
whichever is less and have
successfully completed their
probation period for
promotion to the next higher
grade along with their juniors
who have already completed
such qualifying/eligibility
service.
Deputation (including short-
term contract):
Officers under the Central
/State Officers under
Govts./UTs/ Recognized
Research Institutions/Public
Sector Undertakings/Semi-
Govt./ Autonomous
Organizations :-
(a)(i) Holding analogous posts
on regular basis in the parent
cadre/ department;
OR
(ii) With 06 years service in
the grade rendered after
appointment thereto on a
regular basis in Level-5 (Rs.
29200-92300) in the pay
matrix or equivalent in the
parent cadre/department;
AND
(b) Possessing the educational
qualification as under:
Essential:-
Master's degree in Physics or
Chemistry or Forensic Science
with Physics or Chemistry as[PART IV DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 7
one of the subject studied for
at least two years / four
semesters at B. Sc. Level,
from a Govt. recognized
University/Institute.
Note 3: The departmental
Officers in the feeder category
who are in the direct line of
promotion shall not be eligible
for appointment on deputation.
Similarly, the deputationists
shall not be eligible for
consideration for appointment
on promotion.
Note 4: The period of
deputation including short-
term contract (ISTC) in
another ex-cadre post held
immediately preceding this
appointment in the same or
some other
Organization/Department of
the Central Government shall
ordinarily not exceed three
years. The maximum age limit
for appointment by deputation
(ISTC) shall be not exceeding
56 years as on the closing date
of receipt of applications
By Order and in the Name of Lt. Governor
of National Capital Territory of Delhi,
SANJEEV KUMAR SHARMA, Dy. Secy. (Home)
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