KSP Scientific Officers Recruitment 2020 – Karnataka State Police Department (KSP) has started KSP Scientific Officers application form. Candidates must visit the official website fsl20.ksp-online.in. To apply for post, candidates must have a master’s degree in the specific field. The last date for the submission of application form is March 18, 2020. This year, KSP has released 54 vacancies for KSP Scientific Officers. Get here complete information related to KSP Scientific Officers recruitment 2020 including the application process, eligibility, vacancy details and other information below.
Latest: KSP Scientific Officer application form 2020 is now available. Apply now!
KSP Scientific Officers Recruitment 2020
Note down the important dates related to KSP Scientific Officers Recruitment 2020 from the table provided below:
| KSP Scientific Officers Recruitment 2020 | Important Dates |
| Start date of application form | 20 Feb 2020 |
| Last date to apply for application form | 18 Mar 2020 |
| Last date to pay the offline application fee | 20 Mar 2020 |
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KSP Scientific Officers Notification 2020
The official notification for KSP Scientific Officers 2020 has been released. To download the notification click on the image provided below:
KSP Scientific Officers Recruitment 2020 Vacancies
Karnataka State Police has released a total of 54 posts for Scientific Officer. Check the distribution of vacancies below:
| Posts | Number of posts |
| Chemistry Section | 07 |
| Narcotic Section | 05 |
| Physics Section | 03 |
| DNA Section | 09 |
| Question Document Section | 05 |
| Fire Arms Section | 05 |
| Forensic Psychology Section | 04 |
| Computer Forensic Section | 04 |
| Mobile Forensic Section | 04 |
| Audio Forensic Section | 04 |
| Toxicology Section | 04 |
| Total | 54 |
KSP Scientific Officers Application Form 2020
Application for KSP Scientific Officers 2020 is now available. Candidates have to visit the official website for KSP FSL that is fsl20.ksp-online.in. Refer to the steps provided below to fill KSP Scientific Officers application form.
How to apply?
- Go to the website of KSP FSL to start the application process.
- On top of the home page, ‘new application’ link is present. Click on it to start the application process.
- Now, enter all the details asked in KSP Scientific Officer application form.
- Take a print of challan and submit the application fee to the Bank/Post Office.
- The application form is submitted finally after the payment of the application fee.
Application Fee
| Category | Application fee |
| GM & OBC (2A,2B,3A,3B) | Rs.250/- |
| SC , ST, CAT-01 | Rs.100/- |
KSP Scientific Officers 2020 Eligibility
Before beginning with the application form, candidates are advised to go through the eligibility criteria. Remember, candidates must have 02 years of research experience as a research scholar in any research institution.
Scientific Officer in Chemical Section
- Candidates must have a master’s degree in chemistry/pharmacology/Forensic science/ Biochemistry/ or its equivalent. Also, applicant must have a secure minimum 55% aggregate marks in their masters.
Scientific Officer in Narcotic Section
- Candidates must have a Master’s degree in Physics / Forensic Science or equivalent qualification in Physical science. Also, the minimum marks in the Master’s degree is 55%.
Scientific Officer in D N A Section
- Must have a Master’s degree in Zoology or Botany or Bio-chemistry or life science or, microbiology, forensic science or its equivalent.
- The aggregate marks in the master’s degree should be 55%.
Scientific Officer in Questioned Documents Section
- Must have a Maser’sdegree in physics or its equivalent qualification in physical science or chemistry or chemical science or forensic science.
- In master’s degree candidates must have scored minimum 55%.
Scientific Officer in Fire Arms Section
- Candidates must have master’s degree in Physics, or forensic science or equivalent qualification in physical science.
- Aggregate marks secured by the candidate in masters’ degree should be 55%.
Scientific Officer in Forensic Psychology Section
- Must have M. Sc degree in Psychology or its equivalent qualification / or specialization in Forensic psychology or clinical psychology.
- The aggregate marks required are 55%
Scientific Officer in Computer Forensic Section
- Candidates must have a Master’s degree in computer science/ physics/electronics/ forensic science/ IT / equivalent qualification in physical science. Aggregate marks required are 55%.
OR - Must have M. Tech degree in computer science/ IT/ Electronics/ Telecommunications or equivalent qualification.
Scientific Officer in Mobile Forensics Section
- Must have a master’s degree in physics/ Computer science/ Forensic science / IT/ equivalent qualification in physical science. with aggregate marks fo 55%
OR - Must have M. Tech degree in computer science/ IT/ Electronics/ Telecommunications or equivalent qualification.
Scientific Officer in Audio Video Forensics Section
- Candidates having Master’s degree in physics/ Computer science/ Forensic science / IT/ equivalent qualification in physical science.
OR - Candidates having M. Tech degree in computer science/ IT/ Electronics/ Telecommunications or equivalent qualification.
Scientific Officer in Toxicology Section
- Candidates having masters’ degree in Pharmacology/ Biochemistry/ Chemistry/ Forensic Science/ equivalent qualification in chemical science.
Age limit:
| Category | Minimum age | Maximum age |
| GM | 21 years | 35 years |
| OBC (2A/2B/3A and 3B) | 21 years | 38 years |
| SC,ST, CAT-1 | 21 years | 40 years |
KSP Scientific Officer 2020 Examination Pattern
To begin with the preparation of the examination, candidates may refer to the exmaination pattern for KSP Scientific Officer below:
Paper 1:
- The duration of examination for Paper 1 is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Maximum marks for Paper 1 is 75 marks.
Paper 2:
- The duration of exmaination for Paper 1 is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Paper 2 is conducted for a maximum of 75 marks.
Click here to download KSP Scientific Officer 2020 syllabus
KSP Scientific Officers 2020 Admit Card
Karnataka State Police Department releases the admit card after the application process. Candidates can download KSP Scientific Officers admit card from the official website ksp.gov.in. KAP releases the admit card through login. Candidates are advised to keep their application number and date of birth ready to download. In the admit card, candidates get information related to the examination centre, exam timings, and important instructions related to the examination.
KSP Scientific Officer 2020 Result
After the commencement of the examination, KSP declares the result for scientific Officer in FSL. To check the result candidates are advised to visit the official website, ksp.gov.in. Further, candidates have to click on ‘current recruitment’ link. A select list for the post of Scientific Officer is displayed on the screen. The details that are present on the selection list of Scientific Officer are – name of the candidate, roll number, application number, marks obtained in the exam, and other information.
About Karnataka State Police
Karnataka State Police Department is the state law enforcement agency of the state of Karnataka. There are 03 wings of KSP – Law and Order, State Intelligence Department and Crime and Technical Services Wing. Each wing is headed by an Additional Director General of Police. KSP was formed in the year 1885. It has over 80,000 servicemen.
Official website: ksp.gov.in and fsl20.ksp-online.in
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