HPPSC Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online for 04 Scientific Officer, Assistant Director Posts

Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC)  has released an official notification for the recruitment of 04 Scientific Officer, Assistant Director Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official HPPSC website. The last date to submit the application form is 04-12-2025. In this article, you’ll find the HPPSC Scientific Officer, Assistant Director Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.

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HPPSC Scientific Officer, Assistant Director Recruitment 2025 Overview

HPPSC Scientific Officer, Assistant Director Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details 

Eligibility Criteria

• Scientific Officer:  At least 2nd Class Master's Degree in Forensic Science/ Chemistry/ Bio Chemistry, MS/M. Pharma from a recognized University. Three years post M.Sc./Ms/M.Pharma experience in research training and analytical work in one of the above subjects issued by the research supervisor or Head of the organization/Department. (Research work done for doing Ph.D. Degree shall be counted in total experience).
• Assistant Director: At least 2nd Class Master Degree in Forensic Science/ Physics/ Mathematics/Multimedia Forensics from a recognized University. Seven years post M.Sc. experience in one of the above subjects issued by the research supervisor or Head of the organization/Department. (Research work done for doing Ph.D Degree shall be counted in total experience). Ph. D Degree with experience of working in Forensic examination of voice samples will be preferred

 Age Limit

• Minimum Age Limit: 18 Years
• Maximum Age limit: 45 Years
• Age relaxation is applicable as per rules.

Application Fee

• The candidates of General, General Physically Disabled (orthopedically disabled, Deaf & Dumb and Hearing Impaired), Economic Weaker Section (EWS) (not included in BPL category), Wards of Freedom Fighter categories (WFF), Ward of General – ExServicemen i.e. dependent sons, daughters and wives of Ex-Servicemen categories and General Ex-Servicemen of Himachal Pradesh who are relieved from the Defence Services on their own request before completion of their normal tenure of service under the Government of India. - Rs 600.00
• The Candidates of Other States (including reserved category(s) candidates of other states.): Rs 600.00
• The candidates of SC, ST, OBC, wards of SC/ST/OBC Freedom Fighter categories (WFF), wards of SC/ST/OBC Ex-Servicemen i.e. dependent sons, daughters and wives of Ex-Servicemen, EWS covered under UR – BPL categories of Himachal Pradesh and ExServicemen candidates of Himachal Pradesh belonging to SC, ST and OBC categories who are relieved from the Defence Services on their own request before completion of their normal tenure of service under the Government of India: Rs 150.00
• The Ex-Servicemen candidates of Himachal Pradesh who are relieved from the Defence Services after completion of their normal tenure of service under the Government of India and the Blind and Visually Impaired candidates of Himachal Pradesh are exempted from paying the examination fee: No fee

Important Dates

• Starting Date for Apply Online: 07-11-2025
• Last Date for Apply Online: 04-12-2025

Selection Process

• Objective Type Screening Test/descriptive Subject Aptitude Test
• Personality Test

How to Apply

• The candidates must read instructions carefully, which are available on website of the Commission before applying for the post(s) concerned.
• The candidates must ensure their eligibility in respect of category, experience, age and essential qualification(s) etc. as mentioned in the advertisement by uploading copies of certificates of Essential Qualification, Matriculation certificate as age proof, Category Certificate alongwith Bonafide certificate of H.P. and Experience Certificate (where required) to avoid rejection of their candidature after the closing date.
• The candidates should possess requisite essential qualification(s) prescribed for the post(s) for which he/she wants to apply as mentioned in Eligibility Criteria of this advertisement on the closing date of ORA and are required to upload the requisite documents on the OTRS portal.
• The benefit of reservation for various post(s) will be admissible only to the candidates, who are Bonafide residents of Himachal Pradesh in respect of categories, viz. Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Weaker Section (E.W.S.), Ex. Servicemen, Ward of Ex. Servicemen, Ward of Freedom Fighter (W.F.F.) and Persons with benchmark Disabilities (Loco motor Disabled / Visually Impaired / Hearing Impaired) etc.
• The reserved category candidates belonging to other States will be treated as General Category Candidates and the benefit of reservation and fee concession will not be admissible to such candidates.
• No in service (regular service) candidate will be interviewed unless he/she produces NOC (No Objection Certificate) from concerned employer.
• Examination Fee once paid will not be refunded

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HPPSC Scientific Officer, Assistant Director Recruitment 2025 - FAQs

1. What is the starting date to apply online for HPPSC Scientific Officer, Assistant Director 2025?

Ans: Starting Date to apply online is 07-11-2025.

2. What is the last online apply date for HPPSC Scientific Officer, Assistant Director 2025?

Ans: Last online apply date is 04-12-2025.

3. What is the Eligibility to apply for HPPSC Scientific Officer, Assistant Director 2025?

Ans: M.Pharma, M.Sc, MS, M.Phil/Ph.D

4. What is the Maximum Age Limit to apply for HPPSC Scientific Officer, Assistant Director 2025?

Ans: 45 Years

5. How many vacancies are being recruited by HPPSC Scientific Officer, Assistant Director 2025?

Ans: Total 04 Vacancies.