Mizoram PSC Junior Scientific Officer (JSO) Recruitment 2026

Organisation details

Eligibility

• Age Limit:
• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 30 years
• Age will be calculated as on 1 August 2026.
• Upper age limit is relaxable up to 5 years for ST/SC candidates or as may be notified by the Government from time to time.
• Computer Proficiency:
• Candidates must possess computer proficiency as prescribed by the Mizoram Group ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ Posts Service/Recruitment (Amendment) Rules, 2023.
• Mizo Language Proficiency:
• Candidates must achieve the prescribed pass mark in the qualifying test of Mizo Language Proficiency.
• Candidates who studied Mizo subject in Class X standard (HSLC) or above within Mizoram, or opted for Mizo subject as MIL outside Mizoram, are exempted from taking the qualifying test paper.
• Documentary support proving fulfilment of eligibility conditions must not be dated later than the last date for submission of the application and must be uploaded by the last date.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. Forensic Science OR M.Sc. Human Genetics OR M.Sc. Biotechnology OR M.Sc. Biochemistry OR M.Sc. Microbiology OR M.Sc. Genetics or Molecular Biology from a recognised University or Institute.
• Desirable: Working experience in a recognised forensic science laboratory.
• M.Sc. Forensic Science from a recognised University or Institute.
• Desirable: Working experience in a recognised forensic science laboratory.
• M.Sc. in Forensic Science OR M.Sc. Chemistry OR M.Sc. Biochemistry from a recognised University or Institute.
• Desirable: Working experience in a recognised forensic science laboratory.
• M.Sc. Forensic Science OR M.Sc. Physics OR M.Sc. Mathematics OR Applied Mathematics OR B.E. (Civil/Mechanical) from a recognised University or Institute.
• Desirable: Working experience in a recognised forensic science laboratory.
• M.Sc. Forensic Science from a recognised University or Institute.
• Desirable: Working experience in a recognised forensic science laboratory.
• M.Sc. Forensic Science with specialisation in Digital or Multimedia Forensics OR B.E. or B.Tech. or above in Computer Science or Electronics from a recognised University or Institute.
• Desirable: Working experience in a recognised forensic science laboratory.
• M.Sc. (Cyber/Digital Forensics) OR M.Sc. Forensic Science with specialisation in Digital or Cyber/Multimedia Forensics OR B.Tech. or above in Cyber or Digital Forensics OR Master in Computer Applications (MCA)/M.Sc. IT OR B.E. and above in Computer Science from a recognised University or Institute.
• Desirable: Working experience in a recognised forensic science laboratory.

How to apply

1. 1Application Mode: Online
2. 2Candidates must submit their application through the Mizoram Public Service Commission's online portal.
3. 3Official Application Portal:
4. 4https://mpsconline.mizoram.gov.in
5. 5Last Date to Apply:
6. 627 August 2026
7. 7Closing Time:
8. 84:00 PM
9. 9Candidates who have not registered on the One-Time Registration (OTR) portal must register and submit their application well in advance.
10. 10After payment, candidates must verify that their application has actually been submitted. Otherwise, their candidature will not be entertained.
11. 11All mandatory supporting documents must be uploaded before the last date of application.
12. 12Failure to upload any mandatory document by the closing date will result in rejection of the application.
13. 13Persons with disabilities are exempted from payment of application fees.
14. 14Fees once paid are non-refundable under any circumstances.

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