The State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Andhra Pradesh, has released the Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026 notification for a total of 43 vacancies in the Forensic Science Laboratory. The official notification was issued on 16 September 2026, and applications will be invited through the online mode at the official SLPRB website.
AP Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026 Notification Out
The AP Scientific Assistant Notification 2026 has been released on its official website at slprb.ap.gov.in. This notification includes all the important details such as eligibility criteria, selection process, application dates, syllabus, salary, number of vacancies, and other instructions for candidates. To facilitate the application process, we have also provided a direct link in the article to download the notification PDF.
AP Scientific Assistant Notification 2026 – Download PDF
AP Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026: Overview
The vacancies are available for Scientific Assistant (Physical), Scientific Assistant (Chemical), and Scientific Assistant (Biology/Serology). Candidates must apply for only one post code according to their educational qualification. Interested candidates can go through the overview table of the Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026 to get the complete details.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | State Level Police Recruitment Board, Andhra Pradesh |
| Department | Forensic Science Laboratory |
| Post | Scientific Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 43 |
| Notification Date | 16 September 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Basis | Written Examination + Certificate Verification |
| Written Exam Marks | 120 |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
| Question Type | Objective |
| Question Paper Language | English |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 44,570 – Rs. 1,27,480 |
| Official Website | slprb.ap.gov.in |
AP Scientific Assistant Vacancy 2026
The SLPRB has announced 43 Scientific Assistant vacancies under three post codes. The post-wise vacancy distribution is given below:
| Post Code | Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Scientific Assistant (Physical) | 10 |
| 62 | Scientific Assistant (Chemical) | 13 |
| 63 | Scientific Assistant (Biology/Serology) | 20 |
| Total | — | 43 |
What is the Eligibility Criteria?
Candidates must fulfil the prescribed age, educational and medical requirements as mentioned in the notification. The required educational qualification varies according to the Scientific Assistant discipline.
Educational Qualification
The post wise educational qualification are as follows:
| Post Code | Post Name | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Scientific Assistant (Physical) | M.Sc. with I or II Division in Physics, or M.Sc./equivalent in Forensic Science with Physics as a special subject from a recognized university/institution. |
| 62 | Scientific Assistant (Chemical) | M.Sc. with I or II Division in Chemistry or Bio-Chemistry, or Forensic Science with Chemistry or Toxicology as a special subject from a recognized university/institution. |
| 63 | Scientific Assistant (Biology/Serology) | M.Sc. with I or II Division in Biology, Zoology, Botany, Microbiology or Bio-Technology, or Forensic Science with Biology as a specialization from a recognized university/institution. |
Age Limit
For the Scientific Assistant posts, a candidate must not have attained 44 years of age as on 1 July 2026. In other words, the candidate must have been born on or after 2 July 1982.
Age Relaxation
The notification provides the following upper-age relaxations:
- Up to 5 years for candidates belonging to the EWS category.
- Up to 5 years for BC Non-Creamy Layer, SC and ST candidates.
- Up to 5 years, limited to the length of regular service, for eligible AP State Government employees.
- Three years in addition to the length of service rendered in the Army, Navy or Air Force.
- Three years in addition to qualifying service as a whole-time NCC Cadet Corps Instructor, subject to the conditions specified.
- Up to 3 years for eligible retrenched temporary employees of the State Census Department.
Medical Standards
Candidates are required to meet the prescribed medical standards. The notification specifies 6/6 distant vision in both eyes and near vision of 0/5 (Snellen) in both eyes. Each eye must have a full field of vision. Colour blindness, squint or certain morbid conditions of the eyes or lids are specified as disqualifications.
What is the Application Fees?
The prescribed application fee is based on local candidature and category:
| Candidate Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| AP Local OC/EWS/BC | Rs. 600 |
| AP Local SC/ST | Rs. 300 |
| AP Non-Local | Rs. 600 |
AP Scientific Assistant Application Form 2026
Candidates will be able to submit the Application Form online through the official SLPRB website. The exact application dates will be announced separately through a press release. Before applying, candidates should keep their photograph, signature, SSC certificate, and applicable category certificates ready.
Candidates must carefully select only one post code—61, 62, or 63—according to their educational qualification. Submitting more than one application or applying for multiple post codes will lead to disqualification, rejection of the application, and non-issuance of the hall ticket.
How to Apply for AP Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026
Candidates can follow these steps when the application window opens:
- Visit the official SLPRB Andhra Pradesh website.
- Open the Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026 application link.
- Read the notification and application instructions carefully.
- Complete the registration and enter the required details.
- Select the appropriate Scientific Assistant post code.
- Upload the photograph, signature and required certificates.
- Pay the prescribed application fee.
- Check all details carefully before final submission.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and retain a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Documents Required for Online Application
Candidates should keep the relevant documents ready for the application and subsequent verification. These may include:
- SSC/Matriculation certificate
- Educational qualification certificates
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Community certificate, where applicable
- EWS certificate, where applicable
- Non-Creamy Layer certificate, where applicable
- Study certificate or residence certificate for local candidature
- Relevant certificates for candidates claiming age relaxation
AP Scientific Assistant Exam Pattern 2026
The written examination will carry 120 marks and will have objective-type questions. The duration of the examination will be two hours, and the question paper for Post Codes 61, 62 and 63 will be available in English only.
| Post | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific Assistant (Physical) | 120 | 120 | 2 Hours |
| Scientific Assistant (Chemical) | 120 | 120 | 2 Hours |
| Scientific Assistant (Biology/Serology) | 120 | 120 | 2 Hours |
AP Scientific Assistant Minimum Qualifying Marks
The minimum marks prescribed for the written examination are:
- OC, including EWS: 40%
- BC: 35%
- SC/ST: 30%
AP Scientific Assistant Salary 2026
The prescribed pay scale for Scientific Assistant (Physical), Scientific Assistant (Chemical) and Scientific Assistant (Biology/Serology) is Rs. 44,570 to Rs. 1,27,480 under RPS 2022.
AP Scientific Assistant Selection Process 2026
The selection process consists of a Written Examination followed by Certificate Verification. There is no Preliminary Written Test for the Scientific Assistant posts.
- Written Examination
- Certificate Verification
- Final Selection
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