A central government recruitment opportunity has been announced by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for 3 Posts of Scientist ‘B’ (Documents). This recruitment is under UPSC Advertisement No. 06/2026 (Vacancy No. 26060648213). All eligible and interested candidates must apply online on or before 03 July 2026.
UPSC Scientist ‘B’ (Documents) Recruitment 2026 – 3 Vacancy, Apply Online — Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Advertisement No. | UPSC Advertisement No. 06/2026 (Vacancy No. 26060648213) |
| Post Name | Scientist ‘B’ (Documents) |
| Total Vacancies | 3 Posts |
| Job Type | Government Job Group Post Central Government Permanent |
| Job Location | All India |
| Notification Date | 14 June 2026 |
| Application Start | 13 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 03 July 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online (upsconline.nic.in) |
| Official Website | https://upsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 14 June 2026 |
| Online Application Open | 13 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 03 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee | 03 July 2026 |
| Exam / Interview Date | As per UPSC schedule (Interview based selection) |
| Admit Card Date | Will be notified by UPSC |
| Result Declaration | Will be declared on upsc.gov.in |
Vacancy Details
Vacancy Details – Scientist ‘B’ (Documents)
| UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 01 | 01 | 01 | 3 |
Reservation: EWS-01, SC-01, ST-01
Pay Scale & Salary
Pay Scale – Scientist ‘B’ (Documents)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale | Level- 10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC. |
| Group | Group |
| Headquarters | New Delhi with laboratories Chandigarh (with one unit at Shimla), |
Educational Qualification
Educational Qualification – Scientist ‘B’ (Documents)
| Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Essential | (A) EDUCATIONAL: Masters Degree in Chemistry or Physics or Forensic Science with Chemistry or Physics* as one of the subjects during all the three years of Bachelor of Science from a recognised University or Institute. (B) EXPERIENCE: Three years’ experience of analytical methods and research therein in the field of Questioned Documents Examination from a government recognized Organisation or Institution. *It is clarified that Chemistry or Physics as one of the subjects at BSc is required only f |
| Desirable | One year experience of working in a forensic science laboratory under the Central or State Government or Union Territory administration after obtaining the minimum prescribed educational qualifications. |
Age Limit
Age Limit – Scientist ‘B’ (Documents)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | 35 years for EWS. 40 years for SC/ST. |
| Age Relaxation | The age is further relaxable upto 10 years for PwBD. |
Application Fee
Application Fee – UPSC Advt 06/2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (Male) | ₹25/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | Nil (Free) |
Payment Mode: SBI Net Banking / Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card / UPI / SBI Challan
How to Apply
How to Apply – UPSC Recruitment 2026
- Step 1: Visit UPSC online portal upsconline.nic.in
- Step 2: Click on ‘ORA (Online Recruitment Application)’
- Step 3: Select Advertisement No. 06/2026
- Step 4: Register / Login and fill application form
- Step 5: Upload photo, signature and documents
- Step 6: Pay fee ₹25/- online (if applicable)
- Step 7: Submit and take printout
Official Links
| Description | Direct Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here to Apply |
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| Official Website | https://upsc.gov.in |
All aspirants meeting the required qualifications for Scientist ‘B’ (Documents) are advised to apply at the earliest. Applications received after 03 July 2026 will not be entertained. Visit upsc.gov.in for the complete notification.
