Maharashtra State Eligibility Test for Lectureship
महारा� राज्य �ाख्यातापदासाठी राज्यस्तरीय पा�ता चाचणी (सेट) परीक्षा
Conducted by University of Pune
(AS THE STATE AGENCY)
SYLLABUS
Subject: Forensic Science Code No.: 39
Unit – I
Forensic Science: Definition, History & Development, Scope, Ethics
in Forensic Science
Physical Evidence: Nature, Types, Search methods, Collection,
Preservation, Packing & Forwarding of Physical & Trace evidence for
forensic analyses, Chain of Custody
Crime Scene: Nature, Types, Preservation of Scene of Crime
Criminal Investigations: Unnatural deaths, Criminal assaults,
Sexual offences, Poisoning, Vehicular accidents
Courts: Types, powers and jurisdiction, Admissibility of evidence in
Courts, Definition of Experts, Provisions in Cr.P.C.,1973 & Indian
Evidence Act relating to experts & their reports; Court Procedures
pertaining to Expert Testimony & Witness
Organization of Forensic Science Laboratories of Centre and
State, NCRB and NICFS
Fundamental Rights: Right of Equality (Articles 14 to 18) and Right
of Freedom (Articles 19 to 22) as per Constitution of India
Criminal Profiling: Profile of victim and culprit, its role in crime
investigation, Lie detection (Polygraphy), Narco analysis, Brain
mapping, scope and limitations
Concept of quality control management in Forensic institutions
Unit – II
Microscopy: Polarizing, Comparison, Stereoscopic, Fluorescent and
Electron Microscopes
Spectrophotometry: UV, Visible, IR, Raman, Atomic absorption,
Emission
Neutron Activation Analysis
X – rays and x-ray based techniques such as XRD, XRF
Mass Spectroscopy
Chromatographic Techniques: TLC, GLC, HPLC,HPTLC
Hyphenated Techniques: GC-MS, LC-MS, IR-MS and ICP-MS
Electrophoresis: High and Low voltage electrophoresis,
Immunoelectrophoresis
Immunoassays: Principle, Types ,Techniques and applications
Unit – III
Detection and Identification of Blood stains
Determination of Species of Origin
Blood Group Systems
Techniques of Determination of Blood groups of Blood Stains
Detection of Seminal and other body fluids and their Blood
Grouping, Red cells Enzymes, Serum Proteins of forensic
significance
Disputed Paternity & Maternity
DNA: Structure, DNA as genetic marker, DNA Extraction and
Profiling Techniques
DNA Phenotyping and RNA Profiling & their applications
Wild life Forensics: Wild life (Protection) Act,1972, Scope,
Evidences and Identification
Unit – IV
Analysis of Ethyl alcohol in beverages , liquors, biological fluids
and breath
Analysis of Methanol and Denaturants
Illicit liquors
Analysis of Chemicals in Trap Cases
Metabolism and Chemical examination of :
Insecticides & Pesticides, Tranquillizers & Sedatives, Hypnotics
Stimulants, Narcotics, Opiates, Drugs of abuse; Analyses of above
and their Toxicity
Plant poisons
Metallic Poisons
Extraction, Isolation & Clean-up procedures, Identification of
common poisons from viscera, tissues and body fluids
Unit – V
Fire arms: Types, Classification, Ammunition and their Compositions
Forensic examination of Firearms, Ammunition, Firearms’
projectiles (Bullets, Shots, Slug etc.), Shell case
Gunshot residues analysis
Concept of Velocity, Penetration, Dispersion, Ricochet, Accidental
Discharge, Determination of Range in firearm cases
Examination of Country made firearms
Basics of Internal, External and Terminal Ballistics
Tool marks: Meaning, Types and Examination
Restoration of Erased Markings on Metal Surfaces
Unit – VI
Fire and Arson: Analyses of Petroleum Products and other
incendiary materials
Explosives: Definition, Types and Analyses
Bombs: Country made bombs, Improvised Explosive Devices ( IEDs )
and their examination
Investigation in Explosion and Arson related cases
Photography: Types, application in criminal investigation &
Forensic evidence examination
Unit – VII
Hair & Fibers: Nature, Types, Structure and Examination
Pollens and Diatoms: Their application in Forensic investigation
Dust & Soil: Nature, Types, Forensic Examination
Paint, Lacquer & Varnishes: Nature, composition and forensic
examination
Glass: Composition, Types, Fractures, Examination
Cement, Mortar and Concrete: General Composition, Forensic
Analysis
Computer Forensics: Introduction, Types of Computer crimes,
Digital evidence- Seizure, Acquisition and Forensic examination
Mobile Phone Forensics
Unit – VIII
Fingerprints: History, Characteristics, Types, Classification,
Preservation, Development, Lifting and Comparison, Examination of
Chance Prints, Computerization of Fingerprints, AFIS
Track Marks: Foot Prints, Shoe Prints, Tire Marks, Their
Preservation & Casting, Comparison, Skid marks. Gait pattern
Biometric Systems of Identification and its relevance
Voice Analysis: Introduction, Significance, Structure of Human Voice
apparatus, Voice spectrography, Voice analysis, Legal aspects and
limitations
Unit – IX
Documents: Definition, Types, Preliminary examination of
documents
Reproduction of documents through photographic and mechanical
means and their examination
Examination of Alterations such as Erasures, Obliterations &
Additions
Indentations, Secret writings and Charred documents
Inks, Papers and their scientific examinations with modern methods
Age of documents
Examination of Typescripts, Printed matter including currency notes
and lottery tickets. Mechanical impressions
Hand writings: Class and Individual characteristics of Handwritings,
Factors affecting handwritings, Standard samples for comparison,
Comparison of hand-written texts
Anonymous and disguised writings
Identification of hand writings, signatures, detection of forged
signature and forgeries
Examination of Credit Cards and Similar materials
Unit –X
Modes & Manner of deaths, Sexual offences and its medicolegal
importance, Amendments in law related to sexual offences
Post – mortem examination and Post – mortem changes,
Estimation of time since death
Injuries & Wounds: Types, Medicolegal importance, Gunshot
wounds
Determination of Species of Origin, Sex , Age, Stature, and
individual identification through skeletal remains
Identification through Skull superimposition and facial
reconstruction
Human dentition, Type of teeth, determination of Age, Bite
marks
Forensic Entomology: Introduction, Insects of forensic
importance, Insects on Carrion, Forensic applications
