Jnr Forensic Scientist (BS-16)

Home Department; Quetta City Tehsil; On-site; PKR 446,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jnr Forensic Scientist at the Home Department supports judicial proceedings by examining physical and documentary evidence in civil and criminal cases, ensuring accurate forensic analysis and reliable evidence presentation to courts.

Day-to-day duties include collecting and preserving evidence, analyzing materials, preparing forensic reports, maintaining case registers, and assisting judges during proceedings, with strict adherence to legal protocols and documentation standards to ensure

Qualifications

• Experience collecting and preserving evidence in line with chain-of-custody rules.
• Ability to prepare forensic reports for judicial proceedings.
• Understanding of legal evidence principles and court reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Collect and preserve criminal evidence following strict chain of custody protocols
• Analyze civil case documents and physical evidence for legal proceedings
• Prepare detailed forensic reports in accordance with judicial standards
• Maintain accurate case registers and evidence logs within the court system
• Assist in courtroom proceedings by presenting forensic findings to judges
• Ensure compliance with legal and procedural requirements for forensic work

Skills

Forensic analysis

Court presentation

Evidence handling

Documentation

Job description

The Jnr Forensic Scientist at the Home Department plays a critical role in supporting judicial proceedings by examining physical and documentary evidence in civil and criminal cases. This position ensures the integrity of legal processes through accurate forensic analysis and reliable evidence presentation to courts. The candidate contributes to maintaining judicial fairness and upholding the rule of law within the district's judicial framework.

Day-to-day responsibilities include collecting and preserving evidence from crime scenes and court proceedings, conducting detailed analysis of physical and documentary materials, preparing precise forensic reports, maintaining accurate case registers, and assisting judges during courtroom proceedings. The role requires strict adherence to legal protocols and documentation standards to ensure evidence admissibility and case integrity.

Selection begins with a 100-MCQ written screening examination testing knowledge of legal evidence principles, forensic procedures, and judicial reporting standards. Shortlisted candidates undergo document verification and merit ranking before appearing before the Departmental Selection Committee for oral viva. The final selection considers both written performance and practical demonstration of forensic competencies in a simulated court environment.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Collect and preserve criminal evidence following strict chain of custody protocols
• Analyze civil case documents and physical evidence for legal proceedings
• Prepare detailed forensic reports in accordance with judicial standards
• Maintain accurate case registers and evidence logs within the court system
• Assist in courtroom proceedings by presenting forensic findings to judges
• Ensure compliance with legal and procedural requirements for forensic work