The Union Public Service Commission released this circular on 30 June 2026 on its official website. As per Circular No. A-41020/02/2026-ADMN.I, UPSC invites applications for the engagement of Handwriting Experts as Consultants on an “on-call basis” in its Administration-I Section at Dholpur House, New Delhi. This suits forensic science graduates who specialise in questioned document and handwriting examination and want government-recognised consultancy work.
UPSC has notified 6 vacancies for this post. A full breakdown of pay, duties and eligibility follows below, and the place of posting is the Commission’s office at Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official UPSC notification No. A-41020/02/2026-ADMN.I dated 30 June 2026.
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Quick Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Post | Handwriting Expert (Consultant) |
| Total Vacancy | 6 |
| Salary | Rs. 9,000 per day + local conveyance (Delhi NCR only) |
| Application Mode | By post, in sealed cover (no online application) |
| Eligibility (short) | Degree/Diploma in Forensic Science (Questioned Documents/Handwriting Analysis) + 3 years’ relevant experience |
| Selection Process (short) | Scrutiny of application and documents by the Commission |
| Place of Posting | UPSC, Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi |
| Last Date | 31 July 2026 (application must reach the office by this date) |
| Who Can Apply | Candidates with a recognised forensic science qualification and at least 3 years of handwriting/signature examination experience |
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About the Organisation
The Union Public Service Commission is India’s central recruiting body for Group A and Group B Gazetted posts, set up under Article 315 of the Constitution. This particular engagement sits with UPSC’s own Administration-I Section, not with a user ministry. The Handwriting Experts hired here will examine and verify handwriting and signatures connected with the Commission’s own examination and recruitment work — a niche but steady line of government consultancy for qualified forensic document examiners. Lear more about UPSC.
Working Out of Delhi NCR
This is a Delhi-based, all-India-open engagement rather than a state or regional posting, so there is no travel-from-nearby-towns angle the way there is for a district-level job. The office is at Dholpur House on Shahjahan Road, next to India Gate, one of the most centrally located government buildings in New Delhi, connected by the Delhi Metro’s Central Secretariat station.
Added context, not part of the official notification: because conveyance is paid only for local travel within Delhi NCR, this engagement works best for experts already based in or near Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad or Faridabad. Compared to UPSC’s larger recruitment drives — for example Advt. No. 06/2026, which filled hundreds of permanent Group A/B posts including consultant-grade medical posts on regular monthly pay — this circular is a small, short-term, per-day-paid engagement, not a permanent appointment. Candidates interested in a full-time forensic career may also want to track vacancies at Central Forensic Science Laboratories (CFSL), which recruit scientific staff on a regular service basis. Confirm current openings with the respective hiring office.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Circular issued | 30 June 2026 |
| Last date for receipt of application | 31 July 2026 |
The notification states the application must reach the office by 31 July 2026 — this is a receipt deadline, not a postmark deadline. Added context: candidates applying from outside Delhi should account for postal transit time and send their application well before the last date, since a late-arriving envelope could miss the cut-off even if posted before 31 July.
Vacancy Details and Salary
| Post / Discipline | Grade | No. of Posts | Pay / Remuneration | Category Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handwriting Expert | Consultant (on-call basis) | 6 | Rs. 9,000 per day, plus conveyance charges for local travel within Delhi NCR. No other monetary allowance is admissible. | Not mentioned in the official notification |
Verified total: 6 posts.
The contract period is one year, extendable as per requirement. Each Handwriting Expert is required to examine 20 candidates’ signatures per day, and to submit expert reports within the timelines the Commission specifies.
Eligibility
Since the notification sets one standard requirement for all 6 posts, eligibility is given here as a single list rather than a post-wise table.
- Educational qualification: Degree/Diploma in Forensic Science with specialisation in Questioned Documents/Handwriting Analysis, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
- Mandatory experience: Minimum three (3) years of relevant professional experience in handwriting/signature examination.
- Desirable experience: Experience working with government organisations, forensic laboratories, or in judicial/quasi-judicial proceedings.
- Age limit: Not mentioned in the official notification.
Selection Process
The circular does not lay out a multi-stage selection process. Based on what is stated:
- Candidates submit the application in the prescribed proforma, in a sealed cover, to the Commission.
- The Commission scrutinises applications and documents received.
The notification does not mention a written test or interview stage. Once engaged, continuation is subject to periodic performance review, and the engagement can be terminated at any time without assigning any reason, with the approval of the competent authority.
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How to Apply
- Read the eligibility criteria and terms of reference on the official UPSC website.
- Fill the prescribed proforma with full name, educational qualification, desirable experience, date of birth, Aadhaar and PAN numbers, complete residential address with phone number, email ID, and brief particulars of experience.
- Attach a separate sheet for additional relevant information in support of suitability, if needed.
- Enclose self-attested photocopies of Aadhaar card and PAN card.
- Place the filled proforma and documents in a sealed cover.
- Superscribe the cover: “Application for engagement as Hand writing experts as Consultants on an ‘on-call basis’ in UPSC.”
- Send the sealed cover by post so that it reaches the address below latest by 31 July 2026.
Postal address: Under Secretary (EIA-I), Room No. 12, Exam Building (Ground Floor), Union Public Service Commission, Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi – 110069.
There is no online application portal for this engagement; submission is by post only.
Documents to keep ready:
- Filled proforma (signed and dated)
- Self-attested photocopy of Aadhaar card
- Self-attested photocopy of PAN card
- Proof of educational qualification (Forensic Science degree/diploma)
- Proof of relevant professional experience
- Any supporting testimonials or additional information sheet
Important Links
- Download the official UPSC notification (PDF) — full circular, eligibility criteria and application proforma
- UPSC official website — for terms of reference and further updates
- Apply-online portal: not applicable — this engagement is submitted by post only (see “How to Apply” above)
Should You Apply?
This engagement suits qualified forensic document examiners — particularly those with a forensic science degree or diploma in questioned documents/handwriting analysis and at least three years of hands-on signature verification experience — who are based in or near Delhi NCR. It is a good fit for someone who wants government-recognised consultancy work alongside an existing practice, especially those with prior exposure to government labs or courtroom proceedings.
It is a less natural fit for anyone seeking job security or a fixed monthly income. This is a one-year, extendable, on-call contract that can be terminated at any time without reason, and it pays only Rs. 9,000 per day when actually called in, with no other allowance beyond local conveyance. Income will vary depending on how often the Commission calls on an expert, unlike a salaried government post. Realistic competition is moderate: forensic handwriting examination is a small specialist field nationally, so the applicant pool is naturally narrower than for a general graduate vacancy, but only 6 seats are open.
FAQs
Is this a permanent UPSC job?
No. This is a one-year contractual engagement as a Consultant, extendable as per requirement, and terminable at any time without reason. It is not a regular, pensionable government post.
How much can a Handwriting Expert earn under this engagement?
The notification fixes Rs. 9,000 per day plus local conveyance within Delhi NCR, with no other allowance. Added context: because this is on-call and paid per day rather than a fixed monthly salary (unlike, for example, Pay Level-based consultant posts in other UPSC advertisements), actual earnings depend on how many days the Commission calls the expert in.
Is there an age limit or a written exam for this post?
Neither is mentioned in the official notification. Based on the circular, selection depends on scrutiny of the application and supporting documents.
Where should the application be sent, and is there an online option?
There is no online application. The filled proforma, in a sealed cover, must be sent by post to the Under Secretary (EIA-I), UPSC, Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi – 110069, so that it reaches the office by 31 July 2026.
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