Punjab Forensic Science Authority (PFSA) Job Opportunities

Explore career opportunities at the Punjab Forensic Science Authority (PFSA), Lahore. Check open leadership, management, and forensic scientist positions, qualifications, application deadline of October 18, 2026, and how to apply.

Available Job Positions and Requirements

Post with Scale	Minimum Qualification & Experience
Additional Director General (Forensics) (Special Pay Package)	(i) Ph.D. in Forensic Science or Chemistry or Physics or Genetics or Molecular Biology with M.Sc. in relevant field from a recognized HEC university; (ii) 7 years relevant working experience; (iii) 7 publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals.
Director Forensic (Special Pay Package)	(i) Ph.D. in Forensic Science, Chemistry, Physics, Genetics, or Molecular Biology from a recognized HEC university; (ii) 7 years work experience in any forensic lab of international repute.
Manager (Pathology & Histology) (Special Pay Package)	MBBS or equivalent recognized by PMDC/PMC + Level III qualification (Ph.D., FCPS, MRC, or Dip. American Board in Pathology/Histopathology/Microbiology) with 4 years experience, OR Level II qualification (M.Phil.) with relevant experience.
Forensic Scientist (Firearm & Tool Marks) (Special Pay Package)	(i) MS/M.Phil. in Physics or Bachelor’s in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering from an HEC-recognized institution; (ii) 3 years relevant experience in an accredited forensic laboratory.
Forensic Scientist (Latent Finger Print) (Special Pay Package)	(i) MS/M.Phil. in Chemistry from an HEC-recognized institution; (ii) 3 years relevant experience in an accredited forensic laboratory.
Forensic Scientist (Questioned Document) (Special Pay Package)	(i) MS/M.Phil. in Chemistry or Pharm-D from an HEC-recognized institution; (ii) 3 years relevant experience in an accredited forensic laboratory.
Forensic Scientist (Polygraph) (Special Pay Package)	(i) MS/M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology or Psychology or Neuropsychology from an HEC-recognized university; (ii) 3 years relevant experience in an accredited forensic laboratory.
Forensic Scientist (Photography) (Special Pay Package)	(i) MS/M.Phil. in Graphic Design or Photography, OR Master’s in Fine Arts in Graphic Design with 5 years experience, plus 3 to 5 years relevant experience in an accredited forensic lab.
Forensic Scientist (Toxicology) (Special Pay Package)	(i) MS/M.Phil. in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology, or Forensic Science from an HEC-recognized university; (ii) 3 years relevant experience.
Forensic Scientist (DNA & Serology) (Special Pay Package)	(i) MS/M.Phil. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Forensic Science, Virology, Immunology, Microbiology, or Molecular Genetics + 3 years experience; OR MSc (Hons) in Entomology, Immunology, or Biological Sciences + 3 years experience.
Forensic Scientist (Pathology & Histology) (Special Pay Package)	(i) MBBS or equivalent recognized by PMDC/PMC; (ii) Level III qualification (Ph.D., FCPS, MRC, or Diplomate American Board) + 2 years experience, OR Level II qualification (M.Phil. in Pathology/Histopathology/Microbiology) + 4 years experience.
Forensic Scientist (Crime & Death Scene Investigation) (Special Pay Package)	M.Sc, BS, or BSc (Hons) in Chemistry, Bio-Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Forensic Science, Pharmacy, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Agronomy, Horticulture, Entomology, Soil Chemistry, Plant Breeding, Food Technology/Nutrition, or Economics.

(Note: Additional junior/support positions such as Junior Forensic Scientist are also part of the broader hiring initiative.)

Monthly Salary Structure & Financials

Post	Monthly Salary & Packages
Additional Director General (Forensics)	Rs. 1,100,000/- p.m.
Director Forensic	Rs. 750,000/- p.m + 10% annual increase.
Manager (Pathology & Histology)	Rs. 750,000/- p.m + 10% annual increase.
Forensic Scientist (Pathology & Histology)	Rs. 375,000/- p.m + 10% annual increase (During training half salary will be paid).
Forensic Scientist (other than Pathology & Histology)	Rs. 325,000/- p.m + 10% annual increase (During training half salary will be paid).
Junior Forensic Scientist	Rs. 200,000/- p.m + 10% annual increase (During training half salary will be paid).

General Terms, Conditions, and Application Process

Application Deadline: Interested applicants must apply online through the Information Technology University website by 18th October, 2026. Applications submitted other than online will not be accepted.
Application Links & Portals: Advertisements and portals can be accessed via https://pfsa.punjab.gov.pk or https://pfsatest.itu.edu.pk/jobs/[cite: 18].
Processing Fee: A non-refundable Application Processing Fee of Rs. 2,000/- must be paid on or before the closing date via “PSID” (automatically generated after successful online submission)[cite: 18].
Important Guidelines:
- Only “male” candidates can apply for the posts of Forensic Scientist (Crime & Death Scene Investigation) & Junior Forensic Scientist (Sr. # 12 and related).
- Foreign degrees require an equivalence certificate issued by HEC, Islamabad.
- Candidates must produce original documents at the time of interview; no TA/DA will be admissible.
Contact Information: For queries, contact 0301-8116025 or email pfsatest.itu.edu.pk (for ITU) or 92-42-37840007 / hr.pfsa@pfsa.gop.pk (for PFSA).