UPSSSC FSL Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026

Scientific Assistant & Laboratory Assistant — Subject-Wise Breakdown

1. Exam Snapshot

2. How the Selection Actually Works

• Stage 1 — UP PET 2025 Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted for the written exam purely on their PET 2025 score
• Stage 2 — Written Examination: The 100-question, OMR-based objective paper detailed below

The official notification does not spell out any stage beyond the written exam — no separate interview or document-verification round has been specified in the source material used here, so treat the written test as your primary and possibly final hurdle, but keep checking the official notification for updates.

3. Exam Pattern — Section-Wise Marks

Forensic Science alone accounts for a quarter of the paper — more than double the weight of any other individual subject. Along with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics, Part I makes up 65 of the 100 marks, so the technical core of this exam deserves the bulk of your revision time.

4. Marking Scheme

• 1 mark awarded for every correct answer
• 0.25 marks deducted for every incorrect answer
• Total duration: 120 minutes for all 100 questions
• Entire paper is objective-type (MCQ), attempted on an OMR sheet
• Category-wise qualifying marks are not specified in the available notification — confirm the exact cutoff percentage from the official UPSSSC notice before assuming a number

With negative marking in place, guessing blindly on Forensic Science or GK questions you’re unsure about can cost more than it gains — attempt a question only when you can eliminate at least two of the four options.

5. Subject-Wise Detailed Syllabus

5.1 Physics (10 Marks)

• Mechanics — units, vectors, Newton’s laws, work-energy-power, circular motion, gravitation, rotational motion, SHM, elasticity and viscosity
• Heat and Thermodynamics — temperature, thermal expansion, laws of thermodynamics, heat transfer, kinetic theory of gases
• Waves and Sound — wave motion, Doppler effect, resonance, ultrasonics
• Optics — reflection, refraction, mirrors, lenses, interference, diffraction, polarization, fibre optics
• Electricity and Magnetism — Coulomb’s law, current electricity, Ohm’s law, magnetic field, electromagnetic induction, AC/transformers
• Electronics — semiconductors, diodes, transistors, logic gates, communication basics
• Modern & Nuclear Physics — atomic structure, photoelectric effect, radioactivity, radiation detectors, radiation safety
• Applied Physics for Forensics — microscopy, spectroscopy, chromatography principles, ballistics physics, fingerprint imaging, UV/IR applications
• Instrumentation — vernier calipers, screw gauge, error analysis, laboratory measuring instruments

5.2 Chemistry (10 Marks)

• Physical Chemistry — atomic structure, bonding, thermodynamics, equilibrium, electrochemistry, kinetics, colligative properties
• Organic Chemistry — hydrocarbons, alcohols, aldehydes/ketones, carboxylic acids, amines, polymers, biomolecules, reaction mechanisms
• Inorganic Chemistry — periodic table, coordination compounds, p/d/f-block elements, metallurgy, acids/bases/salts
• Analytical Chemistry — titrations, buffers, pH, chromatography (TLC, GC, HPLC), spectroscopy (UV, IR, mass, AAS)
• Forensic & Applied Chemistry — toxicology, narcotics, explosives, paints/dyes/fibres, poison analysis, arson investigation
• Biochemistry — proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids
• Environmental Chemistry — water/air pollution, heavy metals, waste management
• Instrumentation — spectrophotometer, colorimeter, centrifuge, electrophoresis, PCR basics

5.3 Biology (10 Marks)

• Cell Biology — cell structure, organelles, mitosis/meiosis, membrane transport
• Genetics — Mendel’s laws, DNA structure/replication, mutation, genetic engineering basics
• Molecular Biology & Biotechnology — DNA fingerprinting, PCR, gel electrophoresis, recombinant DNA
• Human Anatomy & Physiology — digestive, circulatory, nervous, endocrine, reproductive systems
• Blood and Serology — ABO/Rh system, antigen-antibody reaction, blood stain examination
• Microbiology & Immunology — bacteria, viruses, sterilisation, antibodies, vaccines
• Forensic Biology — biological evidence collection, hair/semen/saliva analysis, DNA profiling, entomology basics, age/sex determination
• Ecology and Environment — ecosystem, biodiversity, conservation

5.4 Mathematics (10 Marks)

• Arithmetic — number system, LCM/HCF, ratio-proportion, percentage, profit-loss, SI/CI, time-work, time-speed-distance
• Algebra — identities, linear/quadratic equations, surds, logarithms, AP/GP
• Geometry & Mensuration — lines/angles, triangles, circles, area/perimeter, surface area/volume
• Trigonometry — ratios, heights and distances, basic identities
• Statistics — mean, median, mode, standard deviation, probability, data interpretation
• Reasoning — series, coding-decoding, blood relations, syllogism, seating arrangement, Venn diagrams

5.5 Forensic Science (25 Marks — Highest Weightage)

• General Forensic Science — history, principles, branches, role of FSL, ethics, quality assurance
• Crime Scene Investigation — scene management, search methods, documentation, evidence packaging, chain of custody, reconstruction
• Physical & Biological Evidence — hair/fibre/glass/paint/soil analysis, fingerprint classification, blood and body fluids, DNA basics
• Forensic Biology & Toxicology — blood grouping, DNA extraction/PCR, poison classification, drug abuse, alcohol analysis
• Forensic Chemistry — explosives, petroleum products, arson investigation, chromatography, spectroscopy
• Questioned Documents — handwriting/signature examination, forgery detection, ink/paper analysis, counterfeit currency
• Ballistics and Physics — firearms/ammunition, internal/external/terminal ballistics, gunshot residue, tool marks
• Cyber & Digital Forensics — digital evidence, file systems, data recovery, mobile forensics, IT Act basics

5.6 Computer & Information Technology (15 Marks)

• History, introduction and applications of Computer, IT, Internet and WWW
• Hardware/software fundamentals, input and output devices
• IP address, e-mail creation and operation
• IT gadgets, printer/tablet/mobile operation
• MS-Word and MS-Excel (word processing and spreadsheet basics)
• Operating Systems, Social Networking, e-Governance
• Digital Financial Tools and Applications, Cyber Security, Future Skills
• Recent developments — Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, IoT, and India’s achievements in these fields

5.7 General Information Related to Uttar Pradesh (20 Marks)

• History of Uttar Pradesh
• Culture, festivals, folk dances, social customs
• Art, architecture, heritage, literature and regional languages
• Tourism, geography, environment, climate and soil
• Natural resources, forests, wildlife, mines and minerals
• Economy, agriculture, industries, business and employment
• Polity and administration of Uttar Pradesh
• Current events and achievements of Uttar Pradesh across various fields

⚠ Note: This subject-wise list is compiled from available syllabus reference material and should be cross-checked against the official UPSSSC FSL Syllabus PDF once released on upsssc.gov.in — sub-topic depth may vary slightly from the official document.

6. Preparation Strategy — Where to Spend Your Hours

• Anchor around Forensic Science first: at 25 marks, it’s worth more than any other single subject — build strong basics in crime scene procedure, evidence types, ballistics and questioned documents before anything else.
• Don’t neglect Part I as a block: Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics together add up to 40 marks — a candidate strong only in Forensic Science and weak across all four will still struggle to clear a competitive cutoff.
• Computer & IT is high-return, low-effort: 15 marks from largely fixed, factual content (hardware, OS basics, MS-Office, current tech terms) — a few focused revision sessions can lock this section down.
• UP GK needs daily touch, not cramming: 20 marks on state history, culture, geography and current affairs respond better to short daily reading than a single long session close to the exam.
• Respect the negative marking: with 0.25 deducted per wrong answer, blind guessing on borderline questions can pull your score down rather than up — only attempt when reasonably confident.
• Simulate the real format: take full 120-minute, 100-question mock tests regularly so that pacing across seven sections becomes second nature by exam day.

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