WBFSL Recruitment 2025 has been officially announced for eligible candidates seeking contractual government jobs in West Bengal. The Administrator of the State Forensic Science Laboratory, West Bengal, has invited applications to fill 81 vacancies for the posts of Scientific Officer, Scientific Assistant, and Driver. These positions are for various Mobile Forensic Units (MFUs) across different districts. Interested candidates must submit their application forms via post or drop box before the deadline on December 30, 2025. The selection will be based on FACT scores, interviews, or driving tests depending on the post.
WBFSL Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release Date
15 December 2025
Application Start Date
15 December 2025
Last Date For Submission
30 December 2025 (up to 06:00 PM)
Tentative Selection Process Start Date
05 January 2026
Exam/Interview Date
To be notified on the official website
Application Fee
Category
Fee Details
General / OBC / EWS
Nil (No Fee Mentioned in Notification)
SC / ST / PH
Nil
Payment Mode
Not Applicable
Age Limit Details
Criteria
Details
Calculate Age As On
01 January 2025
Minimum Age
18 Years (Implied minimum for driving license/job)
Maximum Age
40 Years
Age Relaxation
As per West Bengal Govt Rules
WBFSL Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details
Details
Information
Total Posts
81 Posts
Notification Number
2192/FSL/148/Contractual Rectt./MFU/2025
Post Name 1
Scientific Officer (09 Posts)
Post Name 2
Scientific Assistant (36 Posts)
Post Name 3
Driver (36 Posts)
WBFSL Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Details
Post Name
Qualification & Eligibility
Scientific Officer
• First Class Master’s degree in Forensic Science from a recognized University. • Must be FACT (Forensic Aptitude and Caliber Test) qualified.
Scientific Assistant
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Forensic Science from a recognized University. • Must be FACT (Forensic Aptitude and Caliber Test) qualified.
Driver
• Must be a resident of West Bengal. • Class VIII (8th) Pass. • Valid Driving License (DL) for LMV held for at least 2 years as of 01.01.2025. • Minimum 2 years of driving experience.
Posted at various MFUs including Alipurduar, Coochbehar, Siliguri, Darjeeling, Malda, Bankura, Purulia, Asansol, Kolkata, Howrah, and others (See notification for full list).
Important Documents Required
Document Type
Details
ID Proof
Aadhar Card / Voter ID / Pan Card
Education
Marksheets and Certificates (8th Pass / Degree / Master’s)
Technical
FACT Score Card (For SO/SA posts)
License
Valid Driving License (For Driver post)
Experience
Experience Certificate (For Driver post)
Photos
Recent Color Passport Size Photograph
WBFSL Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
Stage
Description
For Scientific Officer & Assistant
Selection is based on FACT Score and Interview.
For Driver
Selection is based on Driving Test and Interview.
Document Verification
Verification of original certificates and Police Clearance Certificate (PCC).
WBFSL Recruitment 2025 Salary Details
Post Name
Monthly Remuneration
Scientific Officer
Rs. 35,800/- per month
Scientific Assistant
Rs. 28,900/- per month
Driver
Rs. 16,000/- per month
How to Apply for WBFSL Recruitment 2025
Step
Instruction
Step 1
Download the Application Form from the official website or the link provided below.
Step 2
Print the application form on A4 size paper.
Step 3
Fill in the form manually with your own handwriting using a blue/black pen.
Step 4
Paste a recent color passport-size photograph in the designated space.
Step 5
Attach self-attested copies of all required documents (Age proof, Education, DL, Experience, etc.).
Step 6
Put everything in an envelope. Superscribe the envelope with: “Application for the post of [Name of Post]”.
Step 7
Send it via Post or drop it in the box at: The Administrator, State Forensic Science Laboratory, West Bengal, 37/1/2, Belgachia Road, Kolkata – 700037 before 30 Dec 2025.
