DFS Goa Recruitment 2026: Videographer, Scientific Officer, Scientific Assistant & Other Posts
The Directorate of Forensic Sciences (DFS), Goa has invited applications for 24 contractual posts at Verna. The posts are Videographer (9), Scientific Officer (SOC) (5), Scientific Assistant (5), Scientific Assistant (DNA) (1), Searcher (SOC) (1) and Photographer (3). Pay is a consolidated ₹22,300 to ₹60,800 a month, depending on the post. The contract runs for one year or till regular posts are filled, whichever is earlier. If you hold a Science degree or a photography diploma and can work in Goa, look at this closely.
This is an offline recruitment. You must hand-deliver or post your form to the Directorate between 28 October 2026 and 17 November 2026. Don’t worry about the long notification. This article puts the posts, eligibility, pay and conditions into simple tables. Read the rules for your own post first, especially the Konkani requirement and the eye-test standards. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more Goa government jobs.
What Are the Key Highlights of DFS Goa Recruitment 2026?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Directorate of Forensic Sciences, Department of Home, Government of Goa |
| Advertisement No. | 2/2026/DFS/VRN/Recruit-130, dated 26 October 2026 |
| Posts | Scientific Officer (SOC), Scientific Assistant, Scientific Assistant (DNA), Searcher (SOC), Photographer, Videographer |
| Total Vacancies | 24 |
| Type of Job | Contractual, one year or till regular posts are filled, whichever is earlier |
| Pay | ₹22,300 to ₹60,800 per month (consolidated) |
| Job Location | Verna, Goa, with crime-scene visits across Goa |
| Application Mode | Offline, by hand or post |
| Last Date | 17 November 2026 |
How Many Vacancies Are There in DFS Goa Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Scientific Officer (SOC) | 5 |
| Scientific Assistant: Biology and Serology | 1 |
| Scientific Assistant: Ballistics and Physics | 1 |
| Scientific Assistant: Toxicology, Chemistry and Narcotics | 3 |
| Scientific Assistant (DNA) | 1 |
| Searcher (SOC) | 1 |
| Photographer | 3 |
| Videographer | 9 |
| Total | 24 |
The notification gives no category-wise reservation for these seats. Do not assume any quota until you read the official notice.
Videographer has the most seats at 9, so it is the biggest opening for a photography diploma holder. The three Scientific Assistant streams together give 5 seats, and the Toxicology, Chemistry and Narcotics stream alone has 3 of them. Each stream asks for different Master’s subjects, so pick the stream that matches your degree before anything else. The one DNA seat is the narrowest, because it also asks for Zoology at Bachelor’s level.
What Is the Eligibility for DFS Goa Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification
| Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Scientific Officer (SOC) | Master of Science in Forensic Science, Chemistry, Zoology, Microbiology, Genetics, Biotechnology or Physics, with at least second class. Also 2 years practical experience in a laboratory or crime scene work from a State or Central Forensic Science Laboratory |
| Scientific Assistant (DNA) | Master’s Degree with second class in Microbiology, Genetics, Zoology, Biotechnology or Forensic Science, with Zoology as one subject at Bachelor’s level |
| Scientific Assistant: Biology and Serology | Master’s Degree in Science, at least second class, in Zoology, Forensic Science, Microbiology, Genetics or Biotechnology |
| Scientific Assistant: Ballistics and Physics | Master’s Degree in Science, at least second class, in Physics, Chemistry or Forensic Science |
| Scientific Assistant: Toxicology, Chemistry and Narcotics | Master’s Degree in Science, at least second class, in Chemistry or Forensic Science |
| Searcher (SOC) | Bachelor’s Degree in Science from a recognised university or equivalent |
| Photographer and Videographer | Secondary School Certificate plus Diploma in Photography plus 1 year experience (see the alternative route below) |
Photographer and Videographer have a second route. If you do not meet the first one, the notification accepts the Secondary School Certificate, a six months certificate course in Photography and 3 years experience as a photographer or videographer. The experience must be in a reputed photo studio or concern of repute. Both routes need the matching experience, as a photographer for the Photographer post and as a videographer for the Videographer post.
Language, Computer and Other Requirements
| Post | Also Required | Desirable |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Officer (SOC) | Konkani, computer knowledge, physical standards | Doctorate in a relevant Science field, Marathi, FACT/FACT+ |
| Scientific Assistant (DNA) | Konkani, computer knowledge, physical standards | Marathi, FACT/FACT+ |
| Scientific Assistant | Konkani | Computer literacy, Marathi, FACT/FACT+ |
| Searcher (SOC) | Konkani, computer knowledge, physical standards | Marathi |
| Photographer and Videographer | Konkani, physically fit for the field | Marathi |
For Scientific Officer, the Konkani rule can be relaxed by the Government on the Selection Committee’s recommendation. This applies only if no suitable candidate with Konkani is available. Do not count on it. Check your Post Graduate or Graduate degree against the exact subject list above.
Physical Standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Posts with a vision test | Scientific Officer (SOC), Scientific Assistant (DNA), Searcher (SOC) |
| Distant vision | 6/6 in both eyes (Snellen), with or without glasses |
| Near vision | 0.5 in both eyes (Snellen), with or without glasses |
| Field of vision | Each eye must have full field of vision |
Candidates with uniocular vision, amblyopia, colour blindness, squint, any morbid condition of the eyes or lids, or a perforated ear drum are deemed disqualified for these three posts. Photographer and Videographer need only be physically fit for the relevant field.
What Is the Age Limit for DFS Goa Recruitment 2026?
The advertisement states no minimum or maximum age, no cut-off date for age and no age relaxation. Do not guess these. The application form asks for your date of birth and gender, so keep your birth certificate ready. It is also on the list of originals to carry.
What Is the Salary for DFS Goa Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Monthly Remuneration (Consolidated) |
|---|---|
| Scientific Officer (SOC) | ₹60,800 |
| Scientific Assistant and Scientific Assistant (DNA) | ₹48,800 |
| Searcher (SOC) | ₹39,000 |
| Photographer and Videographer | ₹22,300 |
The pay is a fixed consolidated amount. The notification says no allowance or facility available to regular employees will be paid to a person engaged on contract. Compare this with your own expenses before applying, because the duties include crime-scene visits at any hour. A Scientific Officer is expected to lead the forensic team and give evidence in court as an expert witness. A Scientific Assistant helps senior officers with evidence, exhibits and laboratory records. A Searcher helps collect fingerprint evidence. A Photographer or Videographer records the scene of crime and may also depose in court as a witness.
What Is the Selection Process for DFS Goa Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Document scrutiny | Shortlisted candidates are displayed on the Goa Govt. recruitment portal |
| Interview | Held at the Directorate of Forensic Sciences, Verna-Goa |
The notification names only these two stages and does not announce an interview date. Bring all original documents and one set of self-attested photocopies to the interview. No TA/DA is paid for the interview. If the interview cannot be finished on the scheduled date, it is held on the next working day. Selected names are shown on the Goa Govt. portal and sent by email and post, and you must be ready to join immediately. Because the notification does not say how candidates are ranked, prepare your documents and be ready to explain your lab, crime-scene or studio experience clearly. Check the Goa Govt. recruitment portal regularly, since that is where the shortlist appears.
Duties and Conditions That Can Affect Your Job
| Condition | What It Means for You |
|---|---|
| Crime-scene duty | You must visit crime scenes in Goa at any hour, including Saturdays, Sundays and holidays |
| Working hours | No relaxation in working hours for any reason |
| Regularisation | You must give an undertaking that you will not stake any claim nor file any court case for regularisation of service |
| Contract paper | You must sign a contract on non-judicial stamp paper of ₹100 before appointment |
| Notice | The Director can end the service with one month’s written notice. If you quit, give one month’s notice or surrender one month’s remuneration |
| Late forms | Applications received after the due date are summarily rejected, with no intimation |
| Cancellation | The Director can cancel the recruitment at any time without giving a reason |
| False details | If any statement in your declaration is untrue, false or incorrect, your candidature is liable to be cancelled or terminated even after selection |
Documents to Carry: Annexure-A
| Document | Needed For |
|---|---|
| Birth certificate, Secondary School and Higher Secondary certificates | All posts |
| Graduation certificate | Scientific Officer, both Scientific Assistant posts, Searcher |
| Post Graduation certificate | Scientific Officer and both Scientific Assistant posts |
| Photography or Videography certificate | Photographer and Videographer |
| Residence certificate, Employment Registration Card | All posts |
| Work experience certificate, computer knowledge certificate, other course certificates | As applicable |
How to Apply Offline for DFS Goa Recruitment 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Download the application form (Annexure-B) from the notification PDF in Essential Links below |
| 2 | Fill it in with all details and affix your recent self-attested passport size photograph |
| 3 | Sign at the bottom of the form |
| 4 | Attach self-attested copies of the marksheet and passing certificate of your highest qualification, plus your experience certificate |
| 5 | Submit it by hand or by post to the Directorate of Forensic Sciences, Near Verna Police Station, Verna, Salcete, Goa 403722 |
Submit on working days between 10.00 a.m. and 1.00 p.m. or 2.30 p.m. and 5.30 p.m., from 28 October to 17 November 2026. A separate application must be submitted for each post. Posting it early matters, since a form that arrives after the due date is rejected. If you apply for more than one post, for example Scientific Assistant and Searcher, fill a fresh form for each and write the post name on every form. Keep a photocopy of the full set for yourself, and note the date and time of delivery if you go in person. The notification says no correspondence or telephonic enquiries will be entertained.
What Are the Important Dates for DFS Goa Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement dated | 26 October 2026 |
| Application starts | 28 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 17 November 2026 |
| Interview date | Not announced in the notification |
What Is the Application Fee for DFS Goa Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | Not mentioned in the notification |
The advertisement states no fee and no payment mode. Do not enclose any payment unless the official notice asks for it.
Essential Links for DFS Goa Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF: DFS Goa Full Advertisement dated 26.10.2026 (9 pages)
- Visit Goa Govt. Portal (Official Website)
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Goa Government Jobs Telegram Channel
If you meet the qualification for your post and can handle crime-scene duty at any hour, apply without delay. Make sure your form reaches Verna by 17 November 2026. Keep your documents ready and check 10th pass and other government jobs if you want more options. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more such updates.