Department of Home, Government of Madhya Pradesh (Recruitment conducted by Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission [MPPSC] )
Scientific Officer Biology
MPPSC is recruiting 25 Scientific Officers (Biology) for the State Home Department. Candidates need an M.Sc. in related biological sciences and will be selected via a written exam and interview.
Core Information
Advt Number: 07/2026 dated 16.03.2026
Location: Madhya Pradesh (Examination centers in Indore, Bhopal, Jabalpur, and Gwalior)
Job Domains: scientific_officer_biology
Pay Scale: ₹15,600–39,100 + ₹5,400 Grade Pay
Posts / Profiles: Scientific Officer (Biology) - Gazetted Class II.
Important Dates
Application Start: 21/04/2026
Application End: 20/05/2026
Apply By: 20/05/2026
Admit Card Date: 12/11/2026
Exam Date: 22/11/2026
Last Date: 20/05/2026
Eligibility & Selection
Educational Qualification: Postgraduate: M.Sc. Second Division in Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Forensic Biotechnology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Bioscience, Life Science, or Forensic Science. Undergraduate: Must have studied (a) Botany, Zoology, Bioscience, Life Science, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or Forensic Biology AND (b) Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Forensic Chemistry.
Selection Process: OMR-based Written Examination followed by an Interview.
Exam Pattern: Objective-type questions using OMR sheets; detailed scheme/syllabus to be published later on the website.
Negative Marking: Yes
Negative Marks Per Wrong: Not Specific
Fees & Notes
General/OBC Fee: ₹500 (For General and candidates outside MP)
SC/ST/PwD Fee: ₹250 (For SC, ST, OBC [Non-Creamy Layer], EWS, and PwD candidates residing in
Portal Charges: ₹40 per session (Correction fee is ₹50 per session), ₹3,000 (May 21–27)
Description: Responsible for all duties related to a Scientific Officer in the Biology division of the Home Department (Forensic Science laboratory services).
Preparation Notes
Eligibility focus: Postgraduate: M.Sc. Second Division in Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Forensic Biotechnology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Bioscience, Life Science, or Forensic Science. Undergraduate: Must have studied (a) Botany, Zoology, Bioscience, Life Science, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or Forensic Biology AND (b) Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Forensic Chemistry.
Selection process: OMR-based Written Examination followed by an Interview.
Exam pattern: Objective-type questions using OMR sheets; detailed scheme/syllabus to be published later on the website.
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