DFS Goa Recruitment 2026: 24 Forensic Posts, Salary up to ₹60,800, Offline Form

The Directorate of Forensic Sciences (DFS), Department of Home, Government of Goa, has invited offline applications for 24 contractual posts at its Verna centre — Scientific Officer, Scientific Assistant, Searcher, Photographer and Videographer. Advertisement No. 2/2026/DFS/VRN/Recruit-130 is dated 26 October 2026, and the form must reach Verna by 17 November 2026, 5:30 PM.

Read the traps first, because this is not a normal lab job. Every post here carries 24×7 crime scene duty — Saturdays, Sundays and holidays included, at any hour. The contract ends automatically after one year (or earlier, when regular posts are filled). Late applications are rejected without any intimation. And if you apply for two posts, you must send two separate applications — one form covering two posts will not work.

DFS Goa Vacancy Details 2026

The salary is a fixed consolidated monthly remuneration. No allowances or facilities available to regular employees will be paid. The biggest chunk of seats — 9 Videographer posts — sits at the lowest pay, while the top pay of Rs. 60,800 belongs to the 5 Scientific Officer posts.

Eligibility: Post-wise Qualification

Scientific Assistant division-wise seats: Biology and Serology — 1 (Zoology / Forensic Science / Microbiology / Genetics / Biotechnology); Ballistics and Physics — 1 (Physics / Chemistry / Forensic Science); Toxicology, Chemistry and Narcotics — 3 (Chemistry / Forensic Science).

Desirable for most posts: FACT / FACT+ qualification (Forensic Aptitude and Caliber Test) and knowledge of Marathi. For Scientific Officer, a doctorate in a relevant science subject is desirable.

The Konkani Condition — Do Not Skip This

Knowledge of Konkani is essential for nearly every post here. The notice allows relaxation only if no suitable candidate with Konkani knowledge is available, on the Selection Committee’s recommendation. If you do not know Konkani, treat this as a real risk, not a formality.

The Vision Standard — A Silent Rejection Rule

For Scientific Officer (SOC), Scientific Assistant (DNA) and Searcher (SOC), the vision standard is strict: distant vision 6/6 in each eye, near vision 0.5, full field of vision in each eye. Candidates with uniocular vision, amblyopia, colour blindness, squint, any morbid condition of the eyes or lids, or a perforated ear drum will be disqualified. Check this before applying, not after.

Age Limit and Fee — What the Notice Does Not Say

The notice summary does not specify an age limit or an application fee for these posts. Do not assume either — confirm both from the official notification before sending your form.

What the Job Actually Involves

All contract staff must visit crime scenes across Goa round the clock, at any time, including Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Scientific Officers oversee the forensic team, assign and review work, ensure quality assurance, prepare crime scene reports and give evidence in court as expert witnesses. Scientific Assistants examine and compare evidence, manage exhibits from receipt to dispatch, maintain laboratory equipment and registers, and assist at crime scenes. Searchers assist in collecting fingerprint evidence. Photographers and Videographers carry out photography and videography at crime scenes and give evidence in court as witnesses.

Important Dates

No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. The shortlisted candidates’ list will be displayed on the Goa Government Portal (goa.gov.in citizen recruitment section) — rejected applicants will not be told individually.

How to Apply

1. Use the prescribed application form (Annexure-B), printed at the end of the advertisement.
2. Fill every field: name in block letters, father’s/husband’s name, postal address, mobile number, email ID, nationality, date of birth, gender and Employment Registration Number.
3. State whether you have qualified FACT / FACT+.
4. Enter educational qualifications (degree, year of passing, university/board, percentage with division/grade) and experience (laboratory/organisation, post, nature of work, period — attach a separate sheet if needed).
5. Affix a recent passport-size photograph in the space provided and self-attest it. Sign the declaration and the bottom of the form, and fill in place and date.
6. Attach the enclosures listed below.
7. Send a separate application for each post, addressed to The Director, Directorate of Forensic Sciences, Verna-Goa, with the subject line “Application for the post of ……………. on contract basis at the Directorate of Forensic Sciences, Verna-Goa”.
8. Submit by hand or by post so that it reaches before 5:30 PM on 17 November 2026. Forms are accepted only on working days between 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Late applications are summarily rejected with no intimation, and no correspondence or telephone enquiries will be entertained.

Submission address:

The Director,

Directorate of Forensic Sciences,

Near Verna Police Station, Verna, Salcete,

Goa – 403722

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Phone for general reference: (0832) 2782170.

Documents to Attach with the Application

• Self-attested copies of the marksheet and passing certificate of your highest qualification
• Experience certificate (self-attested copy)
• Recent self-attested passport-size photograph affixed on the form

At the interview, carry originals plus one set of self-attested photocopies of:

• Birth certificate
• Secondary School Certificate and Higher Secondary School Certificate examinations
• Graduation certificate (only for Scientific Officer, Scientific Assistant and Searcher posts)
• Photography / Videography certificate (only for Photographer and Videographer posts)
• Post-graduation certificate (only for Scientific Officer and Scientific Assistant posts)
• Residence certificate
• Employment Registration Card
• Work experience certificate
• Certificate regarding knowledge of computer
• Any other certificate about related courses undergone

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FAQs

How many posts are there in DFS Goa Recruitment 2026?

24 posts: Scientific Officer (SOC) 5, Scientific Assistant (DNA) 1, Scientific Assistant 5, Searcher (SOC) 1, Photographer 3 and Videographer 9.

What is the last date to apply?

Your application must reach the Directorate of Forensic Sciences, Verna, by 17 November 2026, 5:30 PM. Forms are accepted only on working days, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Is this a permanent job?

No. It is purely contractual for one year or until regular posts are filled, whichever is earlier. The contract ends automatically after one year.

Is there an application fee or age limit?

The notice summary does not specify either. Confirm both from the official notification before applying.

Can I apply for two posts in one form?

No. Submit a separate application for each post.

How will I know if I am shortlisted?

The shortlist after document scrutiny will be displayed on the Goa Government Portal. No individual intimation is given to rejected applicants.