The Punjab Forensic Science Authority (PFSA) has announced 37 forensic science jobs for qualified professionals. The highest-paid position offers Rs. 1.1 million per month. Moreover, the authority is hiring on a contract basis for senior management, forensic scientist and junior forensic scientist roles.
Candidates must hold Punjab domicile to apply. The vacancies cover PFSA Lahore, its training laboratory, and Crime Scene Units or satellite stations across Punjab. The last date to apply is October 18, 2026.
PFSA Jobs 2026
PFSA has announced vacancies across 17 categories. The table below also lists the number of posts for each position.
| Position | Posts |
|---|---|
| Additional Director General (Forensics) | 1 |
| Director Forensic | 1 |
| Manager (Pathology & Histology) | 1 |
| Forensic Scientist (Firearm & Tool Marks) | 1 |
| Forensic Scientist (Latent Fingerprint) | 1 |
| Forensic Scientist (Questioned Document) | 1 |
| Forensic Scientist (Polygraph) | 3 |
| Forensic Scientist (Photography) | 3 |
| Forensic Scientist (Toxicology) | 3 |
| Forensic Scientist (DNA & Serology) | 6 |
| Forensic Scientist (Pathology & Histology) | 4 |
| Forensic Scientist (Crime & Death Scene Investigation) | 1 |
| Junior Forensic Scientist (Firearm & Tool Marks) | 4 |
| Junior Forensic Scientist (Toxicology) | 1 |
| Junior Forensic Scientist (Narcotics) | 3 |
| Junior Forensic Scientist (Crime & Death Scene Investigation) | 2 |
| Junior Forensic Scientist (Computer Forensic) | 1 |
| Total | 37 |
Salaries
PFSA is offering a special pay package for the advertised positions. The Additional Director General (Forensics) will receive Rs. 1.1 million per month.
Furthermore, the Director Forensic and Manager (Pathology & Histology) positions carry Rs. 750,000 per month with a 10% annual increase. Forensic Scientist (Pathology & Histology) positions offer Rs. 375,000 per month. Meanwhile, other Forensic Scientist positions offer Rs. 325,000 per month. Both categories also carry a 10% annual increase.
Junior Forensic Scientists will receive Rs. 200,000 per month, plus the same annual increase. However, Forensic Scientists and Junior Forensic Scientists will receive half salary during training.
Qualification and Experience
Qualification requirements vary according to the position. The Additional Director General (Forensics) post requires a PhD in Forensic Science, Chemistry, Physics, Genetics, or Molecular Biology, along with a relevant MSc. Applicants must also have seven years of relevant experience and seven publications in peer-reviewed journals.
The Director Forensic position requires a similar PhD and at least seven years of forensic laboratory experience. Moreover, the Manager (Pathology & Histology) post needs medical and postgraduate qualifications in pathology, histopathology, or microbiology.
PFSA is also seeking professionals with backgrounds in Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, Pharm-D, Psychology, Photography, Biotechnology, Genetics and related fields. Junior Forensic Scientist posts are open to applicants with relevant MS, MPhil, BS, engineering, pharmacy or computer science degrees.
Age Limits
The age limit for the Additional Director General post is 42 to 55 years. Meanwhile, Director Forensic applicants must be between 35 and 50 years. The Manager (Pathology & Histology) post carries a limit of 40 to 55 years.
Most Forensic Scientist posts set a limit of 28 to 35 years. However, the Pathology & Histology post allows 30 to 40 years. Junior Forensic Scientist applicants must generally be between 23 and 35 years. Additionally, PFSA will apply general age relaxation under prevailing Punjab government rules.
Special Conditions
Only male candidates can apply for the Crime & Death Scene Investigation posts at both levels. The advertisement also sets additional coursework requirements for DNA & Serology candidates.
All positions are full-time and require regular working hours. PFSA will initially appoint candidates on a three-year contract. However, the Punjab government’s Contract Appointment Policy 2004 allows renewal.
How to Apply for PFSA Jobs
Candidates must submit applications online by October 18, 2026. Applicants must also upload complete academic transcripts and degrees. Therefore, applications without complete documents will count as incomplete.
Candidates applying for more than one position must submit a separate application and fee for each post. Applicants must pay a non-refundable processing fee of Rs. 2,000 through the PSID that the system provides after the online application. Finally, interested candidates should apply early for these forensic science jobs.
