Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board Recruitment
SENIOR SCIENTIFIC ASSISTANT
Introduction
The post for Senior Scientific Assistant comes under Group ‘B’ of DSSSB Examination. Let’s see the full details of the examination.
Exam Calendar (2021)
| Notification Date | - |
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| Application Begin | - |
| Last Date for Application | - |
| Exam Date | - |
| Admit Card | - |
Application Process
New Registration
- Visit the website https://dsssbonline.nic.in/ and click “New Registration”.
- Read the instructions carefully and fill the form. For documents candidates need to have their Xth class Roll No. to fill the registration form and Aadhar Number ready for identification proof.
- Candidates should note down the registration number and password before the next step.
Application Form
- After the registration process, login with the credentials to fill the Application form.
- After login, click ‘Apply’ and fill the form.
- Uploading the photo, signature, left and right thumb impressions will be the next step to be followed. It requires a set dimension and size for documents which are as follows:
| DOCUMENTS | Photo | Signature | Left Thumb | Right Thumb |
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| DIMENSION | 110×140 | 140×110 | 110×140 | 110×140 |
| MAXIMUM SIZE (in KB) | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
- Next, candidates need to pay the Application Fee which is different for each category:
| CATEGORY | FEE |
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| General | 100 INR |
| OBC | 100 INR |
| SC/ST | |
| PwD | EXEMPTED |
| Ex-Servicemen | |
| Female Candidates | |
- Final submission of the form is to be done and the application process is completed.
Eligibility Criteria
The Eligibility Criteria for the post of Senior Scientific Assistant in Department of Forensic Science Laboratory is specified below:
PHOTO
| EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION | DETAILS |
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| Essential | Graduate Degree preferably in Science with Diploma in photography from a recognized university/ Institution or equivalent. |
| Desired | Diploma or Certificate in Forensic Photography from a recognized University/ Institution. |
| EXPERIENCE | DETAILS |
| Essential | Two years experience in various branches of photography including experience of scientific photography with theoretical and practical knowledge of its techniques. |
| Desirable | NIL |
DOCUMENTS
| EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION | DETAILS |
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| Essential | Master’s Degree in Physics or Chemistry or Forensic Science or Computer Science with Physics or Chemistry or Forensic Science or Computer Science as one of the subjects at B.Sc. level from a recognized university or equivalent. OR |
| Desired | Doctorate Degree in concerned discipline from a recognized university or equivalent. |
| EXPERIENCE | DETAILS |
| Essential | Two years experience of analytical methods/ research therein in the relevant field. |
| Desirable | NIL |
BIOLOGY
| EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION | DETAILS |
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| Essential | Master’s Degree in Zoology or Botany or Anthropology or Human Biology or Biochemistry or Microbiology or Genetics or Biotechnology or Molecular Biology or Forensic Science with Zoology or Botany or Forensic Science as one of the subjects at B.Sc. level from a recognized university. |
| Desired | Doctorate Degree in concerned discipline from a recognized university or equivalent. |
| EXPERIENCE | DETAILS |
| Essential | Two years experience in analytical methods/ research therein in relevant fields. |
| Desirable | NIL |
BALLISTICS
| EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION | DETAILS |
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| Essential | Master’s Degree in Physics or Mathematics or Forensic Science with Physics or Mathematics or Forensic Science as one of the subjects at B.Sc.level from a recognized university or equivalent. |
| Desired | Doctorate Degree in concerned discipline from a recognized University or equivalent. |
| EXPERIENCE | DETAILS |
| Essential | Two years experience of analytical methods/ research therein in relevant fields. |
| Desirable | NIL |
PHYSICS
| EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION | DETAILS |
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| Essential | Master’s Degree in Physics/ Forensic Science with Physics as one of the subjects at B.Sc. level from a recognized University or equivalent. |
| Desired | Doctorate Degree in concerned discipline from a recognized University or equivalent. |
| EXPERIENCE | DETAILS |
| Essential | Two years experience of analytical methods/ research therein in relevant fields. |
| Desirable | NIL |
CHEMISTRY
| EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION | DETAILS |
|---|
| Essential | Master’s Degree in Chemistry or Toxicology or Forensic Science with Chemistry as one of the subjects at B.Sc. level from a recognized University or equivalent. |
| Desired | Doctorate Degree in concerned discipline from a recognized University or equivalent. |
| EXPERIENCE | DETAILS |
| Essential | Two years experience of analytical methods/ research therein in relevant fields. |
| Desirable | NIL |
LIE-DETECTION
| EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION | DETAILS |
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| Essential | Master’s Degree in Psychology or Criminology from a recognized university or equivalent. |
| Desired | Doctorate Degree in concerned discipline from a recognized University or equivalent. |
| EXPERIENCE | DETAILS |
| Essential | Two years of analytical experience therein in applied Psychology or Criminology/Crime Investigation. |
| Desirable | NIL |
Scheme and Pattern
Exam Pattern
The Scientific Assistant Exam is a TIER-I exam. The examination is Bilingual and is conducted in Hindi and English language. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
| SECTION | SUBJECTS | NO. OF QUESTIONS OF EACH SUBJECT | NO. OF MARKS | TIME DURATION |
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| SECTION A | General Awareness | 20 | 20 | |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 20 | 20 | |
| Arithmetical & Numerical Ability | 20 | 20 | |
| Hindi language & Comprehension | 20 | 20 | 2 Hrs |
| English Language & Comprehension | 20 | 20 | |
| SECTION B | Subject/Qualification related questions | 100 | 100 | |
| Total | 200 | 200 | |
Exam Syllabus
The exam syllabus is as follows:
SECTION-A
General Awareness
Current Affairs
Static Gk
History
Geography
Indian Polity
Economics
Important Days
Books and Authors
Budget and 5 year plans
Countries and Capitals
Abbreviations
General Intelligence and Reasoning
Arithmetical & Numerical Ability
English Language & Comprehension
Hindi Language & Comprehension
संधि / समास
उपसर्ग और प्रत्यय
रस / छन्द / अलंकार
मुहावरों और लोकोक्तियाँ/ कहावते
अनेक शब्दो के लिए एक शब्द
गद्यांश
रिक्त स्थान की पूर्ति
व्याकरण
पर्यायवाची/विपरीतार्थक शब्द
SECTION-B
Concerned Subjects Syllabus (For details, visit official website)
Age Limit
Category-wise Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|
| OBC | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| PwD | 10 years |
| PwD + OBC | 13 years |
| PwD + SC/ST | 15 years |
| Departmental candidate with at least three years continuous service in Govt. of NCT of Delhi/its local or autonomous bodies. | Up to 05 years for Group ‘B’ posts (which are in the same line or allied cadres and where a relationship could be established that the service already rendered in a particular post will be useful for the efficient discharge of the duties of post) as per DoP&T O.M. No. 15012/2/2010- the Estt.(D) dated 27 March, 2012. |
Job Profile
- To offer support to the Scientist in research and educational subject matter related to the research.
- To coordinate different studies of research for completion of projects.
- They also have some administrative responsibilities to be taken care of.
Salary and other benefits
| Department | Salary | |
|---|
| FORENSIC SCIENCE LABORATORY | Pay Scale | ₹ Rs. 9300-34800+ Grade Pay 4200/- |
| Group | Group: ‘B’ |
| Other Benefits | Medical Allowances |
