Dr G.K. Goswami to continue for another year; move expected to boost innovation in forensic science
Lucknow, November 2026 : The Uttar Pradesh government has approved a one-year extension to the tenure of Dr G.K. Goswami, Director of the Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Science in Lucknow. He will continue in the post for one year or until further orders from the state government, whichever is earlier. An official order to this effect was issued on Friday.
According to the order issued by Additional Chief Secretary Sanjay Prasad, Governor has approved the reappointment of retired IPS officer Dr Goswami as the institute's director. His terms and conditions of service will remain unchanged.
Dr Goswami said Uttar Pradesh had achieved new milestones in the field of forensic science under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. He added that efforts would continue to strengthen forensic science infrastructure and promote innovation in the sector.
Dr Goswami belongs to the 1997 batch of the Indian Police Service. He was initially appointed Director of the institute through an order dated November 13, 2025. At the time, his tenure was fixed for a maximum period of one year from the date he assumed charge or until further orders from the government, whichever was earlier.
The state government has now decided to entrust him with the responsibility for another year under the same appointment framework, continuing its efforts to strengthen forensic science capabilities in Uttar Pradesh.
