CM Yogi Hands Appointment Letters to 28 Scientific Officers in Lucknow
In a significant move to modernize criminal investigation and evidence gathering across Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath formally handed over appointment letters to 28 newly selected scientific officers at his official residence in Lucknow on Thursday morning, November 5, 2026. Recruited through a rigorous merit-based selection process conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC), these specialized officers are slated to join the state’s expanding forensic science cadre to reinforce courtroom convictions through foolproof scientific evidence. The ceremony—attended by state Finance and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Suresh Khanna alongside senior administrative dignitaries—signals the government's continued investment in cutting-edge law enforcement infrastructure, ensuring that investigative agencies across all 75 districts have immediate access to high-precision laboratory testing.
Expanding the Forensic Grid: e-Forensic 2.0 and 18-District Lab Coverage
Addressing the newly inducted officers, the Chief Minister underscored the pivotal transformation underway in Uttar Pradesh’s forensic ecosystem, which currently operates full-fledged forensic science laboratories (FSL) in 12 districts, with active development underway to establish dedicated units in six additional districts. To streamline sample tracking, preserve evidence integrity, and eliminate delays in judicial reporting, the state has fully integrated the advanced e-Forensic 2.0 digital architecture across all operational laboratories. This technological overhaul digitizes the complete chain of custody from crime scenes to final forensic reports, enabling law enforcement officials and prosecutors to leverage tamper-proof ballistic, chemical, and biological evaluations with unprecedented speed and transparency.
Bolstering Investigative Clout: Lucknow’s UPSIFS and Advanced DNA Testing Facilities
The induction of specialized scientific personnel further complements Uttar Pradesh's flagship academic and operational centers, spearheaded by the Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Science (UPSIFS) headquartered in Lucknow. To tackle heinous crimes and sensitive criminal investigations with forensic rigor, the state administration has successfully expanded sophisticated DNA profiling and genetic testing capabilities across seven regional forensic science laboratories. By placing highly trained scientific officers at the core of regional criminal investigations, the government aims to dramatically elevate conviction rates, dismantle criminal networks through indisputable empirical proof, and position Uttar Pradesh as a national benchmark for modern scientific policing.
