Vacancy Circular No:
Karnataka State Police (KSP)
invites applications for recruitment of Scientific Officer
Number of Vacancy: 16 Posts
| KSP Recruitment 2022 | Details |
|---|---|
| Job Role | Scientific Officer |
| Education Requirement | M.Sc |
| Total Vacancy | 16 Posts |
| Job Locations | Bangalore |
| Age Limit | Minimum 21 Years and Maximum 40 Years |
| Experience | 2 - 5 years |
| Salary | Not Disclosed |
| Posted on | 04 Jan, 2022 |
| Last Date To Apply | 28 Jan, 2022 |
Educational Qualification: M.Sc, M.E/M.Tech
1. Position: Scientific Officers (FSL)
2. No of Posts: 16
3. Education Qualification:
(i) Physical Section:
(a) Must be a holder of Master’s Degree in Physics / Forensic Science / Equivalent qualification in Physical sciences with atleast 55% agreegate marks.
(b) Must have not less than two years research experience as a research scholar in any research institution recognized by the Government.
(ii) D N A Section:
(a) Must be a holder of Master’s Degree in Botany / Zoology / Bio-Chemistry / Microbiology / Life Sciences / Forensic Science or Equivalent qualification in Bio-science with atleast 55% agreegate marks
(b) Must have not less than two years research experience as a research scholar in any research institution recognized by the Government.
(iii) Computer Forensic Section:
(a) Must be a holder of Master’s Degree in Computer science / Electronics / Physics / Forensic Science / Information Science or Technology / Equivalent qualification in Physical Science with atleast 55% agreegate marks (Or)
(b) M.Tech degree from any recognized university in Computer Science/ Electronics / Information Science or Technology / Telecommunication / Equivalent qualification with at least 55% aggregate marks (with)
(c) Must have not less than two years research experience as a research scholar in any research institution recognized by the Government.
(iv) Mobile Forensics Section:
(a) Must be a holder of Master’s Degree in Computer Science / Electronics / Physics / Forensic Science / Information Science or Technology / Equivalent qualification in Physical sciences with at least 55% aggregate marks (Or)
(b) M.Tech degree from any recognized university in Computer Science / Electronics / Information Science or Technology / Telecommunication / Equivalent qualification with at least 55% aggregate marks
(c) Must have not less than two years research experience as a research scholar in any research institution recognized by the Government.
(v) Audio Video Forensics Section:
(a) Scientific Officer in Audio Video Forensics Section : Must be a holder of Master’s Degree in Computer Science / Electronic / Physics / Forensic Science / Information Science or Technology / Equivalent qualification in Physical sciences with atleast 55% agreegate marks (Or)
(b) M.Tech degree from any recognized university in Computer Science/ Electronics / Information Science or Technolodgy / Telecommunication / Equivalent qualification with at least 55% aggregate marks (With)
(c) Must have not less than two years research experience as a research scholar in any research institution recognized by the Government.
(vi) Toxicology Section:
(a) Must be a holder of Master’s Degree in Chemistry / pharmacology / Bio-Chemistry / Forensic Science / Equivalent qualification in Chemical science with atleast 55% agreegate marks
(b) Must have not less than two years research experience as a research scholar in any research institution recognized by the Government.
(vii) Biology Section:
(a) Must be a holder of Master’s Degree in Botony / Zoology / Bio Chemistry / Microbiology/ Life Science / Forensic Science or Equivalent qualification in Bio science with at least 55% agreegate marks
(b) Must have not less than two years research experience as a research scholar in any research institution recognized by the Government.
Pay Scale:
INR
Not Disclosed
Age Limit: Minimum 21 Years and Maximum 40 Years
Selection Will be Based either Written Exam/Interview
1. Date Of Commencement Of Online Application: 30/12/2021
2. Last Date For Online Application Generation: 28/01/2022
3. Last Date For Payment Of Fee: 31/01/2022
Published on: 04 January 2022
For more details, please refer to official notification at Download Official Notification
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|---|---|
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|
29th October 2025 |
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Police in Karnataka were called by various names in different regions. After initiation of Policing, they were initially called Thoti, Talwar, Umbalidhar, Kattubidi, Neeraganti etc. The police primarily with policing used to do other jobs entrusted to them. The foundation of present police set up was laid after the appointment of State’s first Inspector General of Police. Today the State Police has grown into a big and complex organisation running on modern management principles.
Mysore State was the predecessor to Karnataka State, which was created on 1st November 1965. Sri. L. Rickets was appointed as first Inspector General of Police, prior to which the State Police had no status, structure and powers as such. During 1883 it was reported that Talwars, Thotis, Neeragantis, Kavalugararu, Amaragararu, Ankamaale, Patela, Shyanubhogas etc. used to do policing. During the rule of Maharajas of Mysore, the policing existed in different ways.
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