HPPSC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026

HPPSC is hiring 1 Scientific Officer (NDPS) for the Directorate of Forensic Services, Department of Home, Himachal Pradesh. You need an M.Sc. level qualification in Forensic Science, Chemistry, Bio-Chemistry, Pharmacy, M.S. (Pharm.), or M.Pharm. with 3 years of post-qualification experience. The job trainee fixed monthly amount is Rs. 28,000. You can apply online up to 7 July 2026, 11:59 PM.

HPPSC Scientific Officer (NDPS) Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has issued Advertisement No. 32/6-2026 dated 10 June 2026 for a Scientific Officer (NDPS), Group-B (Job Trainee) post. The post is in the Directorate of Forensic Services, Department of Home, H.P., and the vacancy is Unreserved. This recruitment is governed by the Himachal Pradesh job trainee engagement scheme for fixed amount engagements.

This role is meant for applicants who can handle forensic chemical analysis and related scientific work. The advertisement specifically mentions NDPS, so your subject background and experience should match chemical sciences, forensic science, pharmacy, or analytical work. The Commission will check your uploaded qualification and experience documents through the OTRS portal, so unclear or missing documents can affect your application.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• Forensic Science route: At least 2nd class M.Sc. in Forensic Science with specialization, dissertation, course work, or project work in Chemical Sciences.
• Chemistry/Pharmacy route: At least 2nd class M.Sc. in Chemistry or Bio-Chemistry, or Pharmacy / M.S. (Pharm.) / M.Pharm. from a recognized university.
• Experience: You need at least 3 years of post-qualification experience in research, training, and analytical work in the relevant subjects.
• Ph.D. research: Research work done for completing a Ph.D. can be counted toward the required 3 years experience.

Desirable Qualification

• Ph.D. degree in one of the relevant subjects is desirable.
• Knowledge of customs, manners, and dialects of Himachal Pradesh is desirable.
• Suitability for work in the conditions of Himachal Pradesh is also mentioned in the notice.

Age Limit

• You should be between 18 and 45 years old.
• Age will be counted as on 1 January 2026.
• Relaxation: Five years relaxation is available only to eligible Himachal Pradesh reserved categories where applicable under the rules in the notice.
• H.P. Government employees and Ex-Servicemen of H.P. get age relaxation as per Government instructions.

Salary

• The fixed amount for this Job Trainee post is Rs. 28,000 per month.
• The official notice lists this as the monthly job trainee amount.
• No separate pay scale, grade pay, or allowance structure is given for this engagement in the advertisement.

Application Fee

• All candidates: Rs. 600, irrespective of category or gender.
• Payment mode: Online through Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or other online digital modes allowed by the portal.
• Last date for fee payment: 7 July 2026, 11:59 PM.
• The fee once paid will not be refunded or reserved for another exam.

Selection Process

HPPSC will select candidates through the screening test / subject aptitude test route followed by a Personality Test, depending on the number of applicants. If the number of applicants is very small, HPPSC may directly call them for Personality Test as per the selection rules in the advertisement.

1. Paper-I Screening Test: Computer Based Test or offline objective test of 100 marks for 1 hour.
2. Paper-II Subject Aptitude Test: Descriptive test of 120 marks for 3 hours.
3. Personality Test: Conducted after the written stage as per HPPSC rules.
4. Document Verification: Original certificates must be produced when called by the Commission.

The notice lists Shimla as the examination station. HPPSC may change centres depending on administrative needs, and for CBT it may allot centres based on the availability of computer labs in Himachal Pradesh. No admit card will be sent by post, so you must download the e-admit card from the Commission website when it is released.

How to Apply

1. Go to the HPPSC website at hppsc.hp.gov.in.
2. Click Apply Online and open the One Time Registration portal.
3. Create a new registration, or log in if you already have an HPPSC OTR account.
4. Select Advertisement No. 32/6-2026 for Scientific Officer (NDPS) from the live advertisements shown in your dashboard.
5. Fill in the online form and upload all required certificates, photograph, and signature.
6. Pay the Rs. 600 examination fee online.
7. Submit the ORA before 7 July 2026, 11:59 PM.

Upload your Matriculation certificate for age proof, degree certificates and mark sheets, experience certificates, and category documents if you claim any benefit. Reserved category applicants must check the Himachal Pradesh certificate rules carefully, because the notice says category benefits are available only as per the stated H.P. rules. Once you submit the ORA, corrections are generally not allowed.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 10 June 2026
• Online Application Start: 10 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 7 July 2026, 11:59 PM
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 7 July 2026, 11:59 PM
• Exam Date: To be announced
• Admit Card Date: To be announced

• Handle forensic examination work related to NDPS and chemical evidence
• Prepare scientific analysis reports for the Directorate of Forensic Services
• Follow laboratory procedures for sample handling, testing, and documentation
• Assist senior forensic officers in research, training, and analytical work
• Keep proper records of tests, observations, and case-related findings
• Work with scientific instruments and maintain accuracy in chemical analysis