The Punjab Forensic Science Authority (PFSA), Lahore — a premier forensic institution working under the Home Department, Government of the Punjab — has announced PFSA Lahore Jobs 2026 through its official advertisement. Applications are invited from suitable Pakistani nationals for 37 posts on a contract basis under a Special Pay Package: Additional Director General (Forensic) ×1, Director (Forensic) ×1, Manager (Forensic) ×1, Forensic Scientist ×21 and Junior Forensic Scientist ×11, in the disciplines of Forensic Serology & DNA Analysis, Forensic Toxicology, Forensic Biology, Narcotics, Trace Chemistry, Firearms & Tool Marks, Latent Finger Prints, Questioned Documents, Computer Forensics, Audio/Video Analysis, Forensic Photography and Polygraph. The last date to apply online is 19 October 2026. Applicants are advised to read the complete official advertisement carefully and apply exactly as per the method and instructions given in it.
This is a rare large-scale recruitment by Pakistan’s leading forensic science institution, with 37 posts across senior management and scientific grades. The senior posts — Additional Director General (Forensic), Director (Forensic) and Manager (Forensic) — are open to highly experienced forensic professionals with 12 to 15 years of experience, while the 21 Forensic Scientist and 11 Junior Forensic Scientist posts are open to candidates with MS/MPhil or MSc/BS qualifications in the relevant forensic disciplines. Because the posts are offered on a contract basis under a Special Pay Package with market-competitive salaries, this recruitment is attractive for forensic experts already serving in public or private laboratories. The application is submitted online through the ITU system with an application fee of Rs. 2,000/- deposited through a system-generated PSID, and the portal closes on 19 October 2026.
Job Details
| Information Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Punjab Forensic Science Authority (PFSA), Lahore (Home Department, Government of the Punjab) |
| Job Location | Lahore, Punjab |
| Total Posts | 37 (Additional Director General ×1, Director ×1, Manager ×1, Forensic Scientists ×21, Junior Forensic Scientists ×11) |
| Job Nature | Contract basis under Special Pay Package |
| Application Fee | Rs. 2,000/- through system-generated PSID |
| Last Date to Apply | 19 October 2026 (online application through the ITU system) |
📝 Apply Online: PFSA Official Website – Apply Online
The scanned copy of the official advertisement is given below for the reference of applicants:
Official Punjab Forensic Science Authority (PFSA) jobs advertisement 2026.
Additional Director General (Forensic) – 01 Post
The senior-most forensic leadership post:
- Additional Director General (Forensic) – 01 post
- Qualification: PhD in a relevant forensic discipline from an HEC-recognized university
- Experience: 15 years of relevant experience in forensic science, including leadership of a forensic laboratory or division
Director (Forensic) – 01 Post
The director-level forensic post:
- Director (Forensic) – 01 post
- Qualification: PhD or MS/MPhil in a relevant forensic discipline from an HEC-recognized university
- Experience: 12 years of relevant experience in forensic science
Manager (Forensic) – 01 Post
The managerial forensic post:
- Manager (Forensic) – 01 post
- Qualification: MS/MPhil in a relevant forensic discipline from an HEC-recognized university
- Experience: 10 years of relevant experience in forensic science
Forensic Scientist – 21 Posts
Twenty-one scientist posts across the forensic disciplines:
- Forensic Scientist (Serology & DNA Analysis) – 06 posts
- Forensic Scientist (Toxicology) – 04 posts
- Forensic Scientist (Biology) – 02 posts
- Forensic Scientist (Narcotics) – 02 posts
- Forensic Scientist (Trace Chemistry) – 02 posts
- Forensic Scientist (Firearms & Tool Marks) – 01 post
- Forensic Scientist (Latent Finger Prints) – 01 post
- Forensic Scientist (Questioned Documents) – 01 post
- Forensic Scientist (Computer Forensics) – 01 post
- Forensic Scientist (Audio/Video Analysis) – 01 post
- Qualification: MS/MPhil in the relevant discipline from an HEC-recognized university
- Experience: relevant experience as stated in the advertisement
Junior Forensic Scientist – 11 Posts
Eleven junior scientist posts across the forensic disciplines:
- Junior Forensic Scientist (Serology & DNA Analysis) – 03 posts
- Junior Forensic Scientist (Toxicology) – 02 posts
- Junior Forensic Scientist (Forensic Photography) – 02 posts
- Junior Forensic Scientist (Polygraph) – 01 post
- Junior Forensic Scientist (Narcotics) – 01 post
- Junior Forensic Scientist (Trace Chemistry) – 01 post
- Junior Forensic Scientist (Computer Forensics) – 01 post
- Qualification: MSc/BS (16 years) in the relevant discipline from an HEC-recognized university
- Experience: relevant experience as stated in the advertisement
Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications
The eligibility criteria for each post are stated in the official advertisement. Candidates must verify the complete criteria from the advertisement before applying:
- Qualification: from MSc/BS (16 years) for Junior Forensic Scientist posts, to MS/MPhil for Forensic Scientist posts, up to PhD for the senior leadership posts — all in the relevant forensic discipline from an HEC-recognized university.
- Experience: 10 to 15 years of relevant forensic experience for the Additional Director General, Director and Manager posts; relevant experience as stated in the advertisement for the Scientist and Junior Scientist posts.
- Domicile: candidates must meet the domicile conditions stated in the official advertisement.
- Application fee: Rs. 2,000/- deposited through the system-generated PSID; applications without the fee are not entertained.
- The posts are offered on a contract basis under a Special Pay Package; the appointment confers no right of regular appointment.
- Only shortlisted candidates are called for the test/interview; no TA/DA is admissible.
- Incomplete applications, or applications received after the closing date, are not considered.
- Candidates must bring original documents at the time of the interview.
How to Apply Online
PFSA accepts online applications through the ITU system. The portal closes on 19 October 2026. Follow these steps:
- Read the official advertisement first: Go through the complete PFSA advertisement and note the post-wise qualification, experience and discipline requirements.
- Open the online application system: Access the ITU online application system mentioned in the advertisement and select the post you are applying for.
- Fill the online form: Complete the online application form with correct personal, educational and professional details.
- Generate the PSID and pay the fee: Generate the system PSID and deposit the application fee of Rs. 2,000/- through the prescribed channel.
- Submit before the deadline: Submit the online application on or before 19 October 2026. The portal closes on this date and late applications are not entertained.
Important Advisory: Applicants should never pay any fee or charges to any person or agent for recruitment. The only official payment for these posts is the Rs. 2,000/- application fee deposited through the system-generated PSID in the ITU online application system. Anyone demanding money outside this official channel is committing fraud. Always verify the advertisement from the original newspaper, and never share your passwords, CNIC copies or bank details with unauthorized persons.
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Important Dates
- Advertisement Published: September 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 19 October 2026 (online portal closes)