The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has announced the recruitment of qualified candidates for the position of Scientific Officer (Physics), Class II under the Home Department. There are 21 vacancies available, including positions for Persons with Disabilities (PWD). Applicants must have proficiency in Gujarati, Hindi, or both languages.
According to the official GPSC Recruitment 2024 notification, candidates applying for this position must be no older than 37 years. Age relaxation of 5 years is available for women and candidates from the EWS, SEBC, SC, and ST categories, while women from the EWS, SEBC, SC, ST categories and ex-servicemen can benefit from a 10-year age relaxation. Selected candidates will receive a monthly salary ranging from Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 142,400 (Level-08). Interested candidates can send a physical copy of their application to the Commission. The application fee for general category candidates is Rs. 100 plus applicable postal charges or service charges. Reserved category candidates and economically weaker sections are exempt from the fee.
1. Post Name and Vacancies #
GPSC is inviting applications for the role of Scientific Officer (Physics), Class II. The total number of vacancies is 21, distributed across various categories as per the official notification.
2. Age Limit #
Candidates must not exceed the age of 37 years as specified in the GPSC Recruitment 2024 notification.
Age Relaxation:
5 years for women and candidates from EWS, SEBC, SC, and ST categories.
10 years for women from EWS, SEBC, SC, ST categories, and ex-servicemen.
3. Educational Qualification #
Candidates should have one of the following qualifications:
A postgraduate degree in Forensic Science (with Physical Sciences), Forensic Nano-technology, Physics, or Physical Chemistry from a recognized university or institution.
Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree with Forensic Science or Physics as a principal subject from a recognized university.
4. Experience Requirements #
Applicants must possess two years of experience in relevant fields:
Holding a post not lower than Laboratory Technician, Class III in the Directorate of Forensic Science, Gujarat State.
Alternatively, having two years of experience in research or analytical work in relevant subjects in a government, local body, government undertaking, or equivalent private sector laboratory or institution.
5. Salary Information #
Selected candidates will receive a monthly salary between Rs. 44,900 and Rs. 142,400.
6. Application Fees #
The application fees for GPSC Recruitment 2024 are as follows:
General category candidates: Rs. 100 + applicable postal charges or Rs. 100 + service charges.
Exemptions: Reserved category candidates, economically weaker sections, ex-servicemen, and physically disabled candidates are exempt from application fees.
7. How to Apply #
Interested candidates can apply online through the official GPSC website. After filling out the application form, a physical copy must be submitted to the Commission. Only candidates qualified for application scrutiny need to upload required documents on the Commission’s website within the specified timeframe. Submissions of documents by post or in person will render the application ineligible.
8. FAQs #
Q1: What is the application fee for GPSC Recruitment 2024?
A1: General category candidates need to pay Rs. 100 + applicable postal charges or service charges, while reserved categories and economically weaker sections are exempt from payment.
Q2: What will be the salary for selected candidates?
A2: The monthly salary for selected candidates will range from Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 142,400.
Q3: What is the position available in GPSC Recruitment 2024?
A3: The position available is Scientific Officer (Physics), Class II.
