Central Forensic Science Laboratory

Organization Profile

The Directorate of Forensic Science Services (DFSS) is a nodal organization of Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India (GoI) to propagate and carry out credible forensic science practices in the country to serve the cause of justice delivery system. DFSS was established in the year 2002 on bifurcation of the Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPR&D), New Delhi. It has six Central Forensic Science Laboratories (CFSLs) at Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Bhopal, Pune and Guwahati. These CFSLs undertake the scientific examination of case exhibits forwarded by the judiciary, police like CBI, NIA, DRT, vigilance departments, PSUs, Banks of State and Central Government.