UPSSSC Scientific & Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026

A. Physics

• Mechanics: Units and dimensions, scalars and vectors, motion in one and two dimensions, Newton’s laws of motion, work, energy and power, circular motion, gravitation, momentum and collisions, rotational motion, simple harmonic motion, elasticity and viscosity[cite: 3].
• Heat and Thermodynamics: Temperature and heat, thermal expansion, laws of thermodynamics, heat transfer through conduction, convection and radiation, kinetic theory of gases, specific heat and latent heat[cite: 3].
• Waves and Sound: Wave motion, properties of waves, sound waves, Doppler effect, resonance, ultrasonics and applications[cite: 3].
• Optics: Reflection and refraction, mirrors and lenses, lens maker formula, optical instruments including microscope and telescope, interference, diffraction, polarization, LASER basics, fiber optics[cite: 3].
• Electricity and Magnetism: Coulomb’s law, electric field and potential, capacitance, current electricity, Ohm’s law, Kirchhoff’s laws, magnetic field, electromagnetic induction, alternating current, transformers[cite: 3].
• Electronics: Semiconductors, diodes and transistors, rectifiers, amplifiers, digital electronics, logic gates, binary system, basics of communication systems[cite: 3].
• Modern Physics: Atomic structure, Bohr’s model, photoelectric effect, X-rays, radioactivity, nuclear reactions, semiconductor physics, lasers and holography[cite: 3].
• Radiation and Nuclear Physics: Radioactive decay, half-life, radiation detectors, Geiger-Muller counter, scintillation detector, radiation safety[cite: 3].
• Applied Physics in Forensics: Microscopy, spectroscopy, principles of chromatography, imaging techniques, ballistics physics, trajectory analysis, fingerprint imaging systems, applications of UV and IR radiation[cite: 3].
• Experimental Physics and Instrumentation: Vernier calipers, screw gauge, error analysis, measurement techniques, laboratory instruments, electrical measuring devices[cite: 3].

B. Chemistry

• Physical Chemistry: Atomic structure, chemical bonding, states of matter, thermodynamics, thermochemistry, chemical equilibrium, ionic equilibrium, electrochemistry, redox reactions, chemical kinetics, surface chemistry, solutions and colligative properties[cite: 3].
• Organic Chemistry: General organic chemistry, hybridization and bonding, isomerism, hydrocarbons, alcohols, phenols and ethers, aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids, amines, polymers, biomolecules, aromatic compounds, named reactions, mechanism of organic reactions[cite: 3].
• Inorganic Chemistry: Periodic table, coordination compounds, chemical periodicity, p-block, d-block and f-block elements, transition elements, metallurgy, acids, bases and salts, qualitative inorganic analysis[cite: 3].
• Analytical Chemistry: Volumetric analysis, gravimetric analysis, buffer solutions, pH measurement, titration techniques, separation techniques, chromatography including paper chromatography, TLC, GC and HPLC, spectroscopy including UV spectroscopy, IR spectroscopy, mass spectroscopy and atomic absorption spectroscopy[cite: 3].
• Forensic and Applied Chemistry: Basics of toxicology, narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, explosives and explosive residue, petroleum products, paints, dyes and fibers, poison analysis, alcohol estimation, food adulteration, arson investigation, chemical examination of evidence[cite: 3].
• Biochemistry: Proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins, nucleic acids, basics of metabolism[cite: 3].
• Environmental Chemistry: Water pollution, air pollution, industrial pollutants, heavy metals, waste management[cite: 3].
• Instrumentation: Spectrophotometer, Calorimeter, centrifuge, microscope, electrophoresis, PCR basics, analytical balances[cite: 3].

C. Biology

• Cell Biology: Cell structure and function, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, cell organelles, cell division including mitosis and meiosis, cell cycle, transport across membrane[cite: 3].
• Genetics: Mendel’s laws of inheritance, chromosomes and genes, DNA structure and replication, RNA and protein synthesis, mutation, genetic disorders, basics of genetic engineering[cite: 3].
• Molecular Biology and Biotechnology: DNA fingerprinting, PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction), gel electrophoresis, recombinant DNA technology, cloning basics, Human Genome Project, biotechnology applications[cite: 3].
• Human Anatomy and Physiology: Digestive system, respiratory system, circulatory system, nervous system, excretory system, endocrine glands, reproductive system, skeletal and muscular systems[cite: 3].
• Blood and Serology: Blood composition, blood groups including ABO system and Rh factor, antigen-antibody reaction, serum and plasma, blood stain examination, serological tests[cite: 3].
• Microbiology: Bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, sterilization and disinfection, culture techniques, pathogenic microorganisms[cite: 3].
• Immunology: Immune system, antibodies and antigens, vaccines, immune response, basics of autoimmunity[cite: 3].
• Biochemistry: Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, enzymes, vitamins, basics of metabolism[cite: 3].
• Forensic Biology: Biological evidence collection, hair examination, semen and saliva analysis, DNA profiling, human identification, wildlife forensics, basics of entomology, age and sex determination[cite: 3].
• Ecology and Environment: Ecosystem, food chain, biodiversity, environmental pollution, conservation biology[cite: 3].

D. Mathematics

• Arithmetic: Number system, simplification, LCM and HCF, ratio and proportion, percentage, profit and loss, discount, simple interest and compound interest, average, partnership, mixture and allegation, time and work, pipes and cisterns, time, speed and distance, boats and streams, ages[cite: 3].
• Algebra: Basic algebraic identities, linear equations, quadratic equations, polynomials, surds and indices, logarithms, arithmetic progression (AP), geometric progression (GP)[cite: 3].
• Geometry and Mensuration: Lines and angles, triangles, circles, quadrilaterals, basics of coordinate geometry, area and perimeter, surface area and volume of cube, cylinder, cone and sphere[cite: 3].
• Trigonometry: Trigonometric ratios, heights and distances, basic identities[cite: 3].
• Statistics: Mean, median, mode, standard deviation, variance, basics of probability, data interpretation through tables, graphs, pie charts and bar charts[cite: 3].
• Analytical and Logical Reasoning: Series, coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense, syllogism, statement and conclusion, puzzle, seating arrangement, Venn diagram[cite: 3].
• Advanced Topics: Permutation and combination, probability, basics of matrices and determinants, basics of calculus including differentiation and integration[cite: 3].

E. Forensic Science

• General Forensic Science: Definition, history and development of forensic science, principles and scope of forensic science, branches of forensic science, role of forensic science laboratories (FSL), ethics in forensic science, quality assurance and quality control, Frye and Daubert standards[cite: 3].
• Crime Scene Investigation: Crime scene management, types of crime scenes, securing and protecting the crime scene, search methods including spiral, grid, zone and strip search, documentation through photography, videography, sketching and notes, collection, preservation and packaging of evidence, chain of custody, reconstruction of crime scene[cite: 3].
• Physical and Biological Evidence: Types of evidence including physical, biological, trace and digital evidence, hair, fibers, glass, paint and soil analysis, fingerprints including types, classification and development methods, blood and body fluids, basics of DNA profiling, serology[cite: 3].
• Forensic Biology and Toxicology: Human anatomy basics, blood grouping, DNA extraction and PCR basics, poison classification, toxicological analysis, drug abuse and narcotics, alcohol analysis[cite: 3].
• Forensic Chemistry: Acids, bases and salts, basics of organic and inorganic chemistry, explosives and petroleum products, arson investigation, chromatography including TLC, HPLC and GC, spectroscopy including UV, IR and mass spectroscopy[cite: 3].
• Questioned Documents: Handwriting examination, signature analysis, forgery detection, ink and paper examination, counterfeit currency detection[cite: 3].
• Ballistics and Physics: Firearms and ammunition, internal, external and terminal ballistics, gunshot residue, trajectory analysis, tool marks[cite: 3].
• Cyber and Digital Forensics: Basics of computers and networks, cyber crimes, digital evidence, file systems, data recovery, mobile forensics, email and internet forensics, basics of IT Act[cite: 3].

• History, Introduction and Application of Computer, Information Technology, Internet and World Wide Web (WWW)[cite: 3].
• General Knowledge related to: Hardware and Software[cite: 3].
• Input and Output[cite: 3].
• Internet Protocol/IP Address[cite: 3].
• IT gadgets and their applications[cite: 3].
• Creation of e-mail ID and use/operation of e-mail[cite: 3].
• Operation of Printer, Tablet and Mobile[cite: 3].
• Important elements of Word Processing (MS-Word) and Excel Processing (MS-Excel)[cite: 3].
• Operating System, Social Networking, e-Governance[cite: 3].
• Digital Financial Tools and Applications[cite: 3].
• Future Skills and Cyber Security[cite: 3].
• Technological Development and Innovation in the field of Computer and Information Technology (Artificial Intelligence, Big Data Processing, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Internet of Things) and India’s achievements in this field etc[cite: 3].

• History of Uttar Pradesh, Culture, Art, Architecture, Festivals, Folk Dances, Literature, Regional Languages, Heritage, Social Customs and Tourism[cite: 3].
• Geographical Landscape and Environment, Natural Resources, Climate, Soil, Forests, Wildlife, Mines and Minerals[cite: 3].
• Economy, Agriculture, Industry, Business and Employment[cite: 3].
• Polity and Administration, Current Events and achievements of Uttar Pradesh State in various fields etc[cite: 3].