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Junior Scientific Assistant (Biology) — Post Code 21/26
Recruited through the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board – Direct Recruitment (Advertisement 03/2026). Pay, age limit and qualification below are as printed in the official notice.
Pay level
Level 5 (₹29,200 – ₹92,300)
Age limit
18–27 years
Classification
Group C
Vacancies
44
Department
| Ministry / department | Pay level | Group | Age limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forensic Science Laboratory, GNCTD | Level 5 (₹29,200 – ₹92,300) | Group C | 18–27 years |
Eligibility
Educational qualification
Master's degree in Zoology / Botany / Microbiology / Anthropology / Biology / Human Biology / Life Science, as printed.
Age limit
18–27 years as on 15 July 2026, with category-wise relaxation as per the notice.
Exam stages for this post
One-Tier exam (2 hours, 200 MCQs, 200 marks): Section A general (100) + Section B subject (100); 0.25 negative marking.
See the full DSSSB exam pattern →DSSSB 2026 important dates
| Advertisement dated | 29 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Online application opens | 16 June 2026 (12:00 noon) |
| Online application closes | 15 July 2026 (11:59 pm) |
| Cut-off date for age, qualification and experience | 15 July 2026 |
| Exam dates | To be announced on the DSSSB website |
Source: DSSSB Vacancy Notice – Advertisement No. 03/2026 (post codes 21/26 to 45/26) (published 29 May 2026). Apply only on dsssb.delhi.gov.in.
Frequently asked questions
What is the salary (pay level) of Junior Scientific Assistant (Biology) — Post Code 21/26 through DSSSB?
Level 5 (₹29,200 – ₹92,300) in the 7th Pay Commission pay matrix, as printed in the DSSSB Vacancy Notice – Advertisement No. 03/2026 (post codes 21/26 to 45/26). In-hand pay also depends on allowances such as DA and HRA.
What is the age limit for DSSSB Junior Scientific Assistant (Biology) — Post Code 21/26 2026?
18–27 years, with upper-age relaxation for reserved categories as per the notice.
What qualification is required for Junior Scientific Assistant (Biology) — Post Code 21/26?
Master's degree in Zoology / Botany / Microbiology / Anthropology / Biology / Human Biology / Life Science, as printed.
Which exam stages apply to Junior Scientific Assistant (Biology) — Post Code 21/26?
One-Tier exam (2 hours, 200 MCQs, 200 marks): Section A general (100) + Section B subject (100); 0.25 negative marking.
How many Junior Scientific Assistant (Biology) — Post Code 21/26 vacancies are there?
44, as per the DSSSB Vacancy Notice – Advertisement No. 03/2026 (post codes 21/26 to 45/26).