Recruitment Announcement: Various Posts at Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Guwahati
The Government of India's Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL), operating under the Directorate of Forensic Science Services, Ministry of Home Affairs, located in Guwahati, Assam, has issued an exciting Vacancy Circular. This circular invites applications from eligible officers for various posts on a deputation basis. This is a prime opportunity for experienced personnel currently serving in Central/State Government departments, PSUs, or Autonomous Bodies to gain valuable experience within a premier national forensic science institution. The available positions are Sr. Translator, Upper Division Clerk, and Sr. Accountant. Candidates must carefully review the prescribed eligibility criteria, particularly concerning experience and deputation terms, as applications must strictly follow the proper channel before the specified deadline.
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Table of Contents
- Job Summary
- Details of Position
- Eligibility Details
- Application Details
- Important Conditions
- Important Links
Job Summary
Organization: Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, Guwahati.
Job Title(s): Sr. Translator, Upper Division Clerk, Sr. Accountant.
Deployment Mode: Deputation basis only.
Application Deadline: 20/02/2026 (Advertised on 13/11/2025).
Details of Position
The following positions are available for filling up on a deputation basis:
| Name of posts | Number of vacancies | Pay Level (if specified) |
|---|---|---|
| Sr. Translator | 01 | Pay level 7 in pay matrix |
| Upper Division Clerk | 02 | Level 4 in the Pay Matrix |
| Sr. Accountant | 01 | Pay level 7 in pay matrix |
Eligibility Details
Eligibility criteria are specific to officers currently serving in Central/State Government/Union Territories. The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall not exceed fifty-six years as on the last date of receipt of applications for all posts.
Senior Translator (General Central Service, Group 'B', Non-Gazetted, Ministerial)
- Experience/Holding Post: (a) Holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre/Department; OR (ii) with five years regular service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis in posts in pay level 6 of the pay matrix.
- Essential Qualification (Possessing any one):
- Masters degree in Hindi with English as a compulsory/elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level; OR
- Masters degree in English with Hindi as a compulsory/elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level; OR
- Masters degree in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi medium AND English as a compulsory/elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level; OR
- Masters degree in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi and English as compulsory/elective subjects or either of the two as a medium of examination at the degree level; OR
- Recognized Diploma or Certificate course in translation from Hindi to English and vice versa; OR
- Three years experience of translation work from Hindi to English and vice versa in a Central or State Government office, including Public Sector Undertaking.
Upper Division Clerk (General Central Service, Group 'C', Non-Gazetted, Ministerial)
- Experience/Holding Post: (i) Holding equivalent or analogous posts on regular basis; OR (ii) With eight years' service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in Level 2 in the pay matrix or equivalent.
Senior Accountant (General Central Service, Group 'B', Non-Gazetted, Ministerial)
- Experience/Holding Post: (i) Holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre or department; OR (ii) With five years regular service in the posts in level 6 of the pay matrix.
- Qualification (Possessing any one): (i) Pass in the Subordinate Audit/ Accounts Service Exam or equivalent examination conducted by any one of the organized accounts departments of the Central Government; OR (ii) Successful completion of training in the Cash and Accounts work in the Institute of Secretariat Training and Management or equivalent training course AND a minimum of three years experience in Cash, Accounts and Budget work.
Note: The period of deputation including previous service shall ordinarily not exceed three years.
Application Details
Application Deadline: The applications, forwarded through proper channels along with NOC and copies of APARs for the last 5 years, must reach the laboratory by 20/02/2026.
Method of Application: Applications must be forwarded by the eligible and interested candidates through the proper channel (cadre controlling authority/sponsoring authority) to the Director, Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Guwahati, using the prescribed proforma attached to the circular.
Required Documents (to be forwarded by Sponsoring Authority): NOC, copies of APARs for the last 5 years, and verification certificates confirming eligibility, no pending vigilance cases, and no penalties in the last 10 years.
Important Conditions
- Applications received only through the proper channel will be considered.
- The deputation period is ordinarily limited to three years.
- APARs for the preceding five years must be attached.
- Age limit for deputation must not exceed fifty-six years as of the last date of application receipt.
Important Links
- Advertisement & Application Form (Prescribed Proforma): View Official Document (Link not provided, referenced document pages 1-7)
- Official Website: Central Forensic Science Laboratory Official Site
