Career Opportunity: Scientific Officer (Chemistry & Toxicology)

Under Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC)

Advertisement No.: 44/11-2025
Date Posted: 09 November 2025
Closing Date for Application: 04 December 2025 (11:59 PM)
Closing Date for Fee Submission: 04 December 2025 (11:59 PM)

Post Details

Particulars	Description
Post Name	Scientific Officer (Chemistry & Toxicology) – Group-B (Job Trainee)
Department	Department of Home (C), Government of Himachal Pradesh
Number of Posts	01 (Unreserved)
Pay Scale / Emoluments	₹28,000 per month (Job Trainee)
Age Limit	18–45 years as on 01.01.2025 (Relaxation as per Govt. rules for SC/ST/OBC/WFF/Ex-Servicemen/PwD of H.P.)

Essential Qualifications

Educational Qualification:

At least 2nd Class Master’s Degree in Forensic Science / Chemistry / Biochemistry / M.Sc. / M.Pharm from a recognized university.

Experience:

Minimum three years’ post-M.Sc./M.S./M.Pharm experience in research training and analytical work in one of the above subjects, duly certified by the Research Supervisor or Head of Department/Organization.
Note: Research work done during Ph.D. shall be counted towards experience.

Desirable Qualification:

Knowledge of customs, manners, and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and suitability for appointment under local conditions.

Selection Procedure

If number of applicants ≤ 6× number of posts: Candidates will be called directly for Personality Test.
Otherwise, selection will include:
Paper-I: Computer Based Test (CBT) / Offline Screening Test (Objective Type) – 100 Marks
- General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh – 30 Marks
- National & International Affairs – 30 Marks
- Knowledge of Hindi – 20 Marks
- Knowledge of English – 20 Marks
  (Negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong/blank answer)
Paper-II: Subject Aptitude Test (Descriptive) – 120 Marks (3 hours)
Personality Test: For shortlisted candidates based on merit.

Application Fee

Category	Fee (₹)
General / EWS (Non-BPL) / WFF / Ward of Ex-Servicemen / General Ex-Servicemen (H.P.)	600
Candidates from Other States (including reserved categories)	600
Note: Fee to be paid online through Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI / other digital modes. No refund under any circumstance.

Important Instructions

Apply only through Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal of HPPSC.
Candidates already in Government service must inform their Head of Office and produce No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of Personality Test.
Upload scanned copies of:
Matriculation certificate (age proof)
Degree(s) & mark sheets
Experience certificates
Bonafide Himachali & Category certificates (if applicable)
EWS/BPL certificate (if applicable)
Applications without requisite documents or fee will be rejected.
All disputes are subject to Court jurisdiction at Shimla.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates must apply online through the HPPSC ORA Portal by 04 December 2025 (11:59 PM).
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Summary

Field	Details
Position	Scientific Officer (Chemistry & Toxicology)
Qualification	M.Pharm / M.Sc. / M.S. in Forensic Science, Chemistry, or Biochemistry
Experience	3 years post-qualification research/analytical experience
Pay	₹28,000/month
Age Limit	18–45 years (as on 01.01.2025)
Last Date	04 December 2025
Mode of Application	Online via HPPSC ORA Portal