The Directorate of Forensic Science Services (DFSS) was established in 2002 by the Ministry of Home Affairs, India, to provide high-quality forensic services. It is overseen by a director and comprises various divisions led by experienced forensic scientists, each responsible for specific forensic disciplines. The organizational structure includes roles from administrative staff to scientific officers, ensuring efficient operation and service delivery to law enforcement and the judiciary.

1. Staff
Organization of
State Forensic
Science
Laboratory (FSL)
Overview of the Organizational Structure

2. The Directorate of Forensic Science services (DFSS) was created in the year 2002 by
Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India, after bifurcation from BPR&D, based on the
recommendations of National Human Rights Commission and Padmanabhaiah Committee
on Police Reforms.
It is headed by Director-cum-Chief Forensic Scientist. It has six Central Forensic Science Laboratories
under its control located at Chandigarh, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Pune, Guwahati and Bhopal.
The Mission statement of the Directorate of Forensic Science Services is to render 'High quality and credible
forensic services' to justice delivery system.

3. DIRECTOR
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
ASST DIRECTOR
SENIOR SCIENTIFIC OFFICER
SCIENTIFIC OFFICER
SENIOR SCIENTIFIC ASSISTANT
SCIENTIFIC ASSISTANT
LAB ASSISTANT
DFSS- ORGANISATIONAL SETUP

5. FSL- ORGANISATIONAL SETUP
OF LABORATORIES
-CENTRAL

6. DIRECTORATE OF FORENSIC SERVICES
MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
CFSL, GUWAHATI CFSL, PUNE
CFSL,
CHANDIGARH
SCIENTIFIC
DIVISION
BIO/SEROLOGY
CHEMISTRY
DOCUMENT
EXPLOSIVES
PHYSICS
ESTABLISHMENT
ACCOUNT
PURCHASE
ADMINISTRATION
DIRECTOR
CFSL, BHOPAL
CFSL,
HYDERABAD
CFSL, KOLKATA

7. 1. Director
• Role: The Director is the head of the State
FSL, responsible for overall administration,
policy-making, and ensuring that the lab
meets quality standards. They report
directly to the State Home Department.

8. 2. Deputy
Director/Additional
Director
• Role: Assists the Director in managing the
FSL. Responsible for supervising specific
sections or divisions of the laboratory.

9. Principal
Scientist
• Head of all scientific works.

10. 3. Section
Heads/Division
Heads/
Asst.Director
/Joint Director
• Role: Each forensic division within the FSL is
headed by a senior forensic scientist or
Section Head. Divisions may include:
• - Biology Division
• - Chemistry Division
• - Physics Division
• - Ballistics Division
• - Toxicology Division
• - Serology Division
• - DNA Profiling Division
• - Questioned Documents Division
• - Cyber Forensics Division
• - Narcotics Division

11. 4. Senior
Scientific
Officers
(SSOs)
• Role: SSOs are experienced forensic
scientists who manage the day-to-day
operations within their respective divisions,
mentor junior staff, and handle complex
cases.

12. 5.
Scientific
Officers
(SOs)/ JSO
• Role: SOs conduct forensic analyses,
prepare reports, and may also testify as
expert witnesses in court. They work under
the supervision of the Section Heads.

13. 6.
Assistant
Scientific
Officers
(ASOs) /
SSA /JSA
• Role: ASOs assist in forensic examinations,
carry out preliminary tests, and support the
work of the SOs and SSOs.

14. 7. Laboratory
Technicians/Assistants
• Role: Responsible for handling and
maintaining laboratory equipment,
preparing chemical reagents, and assisting
in the basic processing of forensic evidence.

15. 8.
Administrative
and Support
Staff
• Roles:
• - Administrative Officers: Handle office
management, human resources, finance,
and general administration.
• - Clerks/Office Assistants: Manage
documentation, case files, and
communication.
• - IT Support: Maintain the laboratory's
computer systems and databases.
• - Custodial Staff: Responsible for
maintaining the cleanliness and security of
the laboratory.

16. Conclusion
• The structured staff organization ensures
that the State Forensic Science Laboratory
operates efficiently, providing accurate and
timely forensic services to law enforcement
agencies and the judiciary.