Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government has approved a one-year extension of re-employment for retired IPS officer Dr. G.K. Goswami as the Director of the Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Sciences (UPSIFS), Lucknow.
According to an order issued by the state’s Home Department on Friday, Governor Anandiben Patel has approved Goswami’s re-employment for another year or until further orders, whichever is earlier. His existing terms and conditions of service will remain unchanged.
The latest decision will allow Goswami to continue leading the specialised forensic science institution, which focuses on education, professional training and research in the field of forensic sciences.
GK Goswami’s Tenure Extended for One Year
Dr. G.K. Goswami, a 1997-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, was initially appointed as the Director of UPSIFS on November 13, 2025, for a maximum period of one year or until further orders, whichever was earlier.
Subsequently, the Uttar Pradesh government issued an order on May 23, 2026, specifying the terms and conditions of his engagement.
The latest order, issued by Sanjay Prasad, Additional Chief Secretary (Home), renews Goswami’s engagement in continuation of his November 2025 appointment.
The extension has been approved by Governor Anandiben Patel. Under the order, Goswami will continue in the position for one year or until further orders, with his existing service conditions remaining unchanged.
Dr. G.K. Goswami’s Educational Qualifications and Academic Achievements
Dr. G.K. Goswami holds multiple academic qualifications, including an M.Sc., LL.M., PhD in Medicinal Chemistry, PhD in Law, and a Doctor of Science (DSc) in Forensic Sciences and Law.
Originally from a rural area of Uttar Pradesh, Goswami joined the Indian Police Service in 1997 and belongs to the Uttar Pradesh cadre. He currently serves as the Founder Director of the Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Sciences, Lucknow, in the rank of Additional Director General of Police (ADGP).
In November 2022, he completed the Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Fellowship (2020-21) as a Flex Awardee. The fellowship was hosted by Professor Jens David Ohlin, Dean of Cornell Law School, Ithaca, New York.
His academic work focused on the global legal challenge of wrongful convictions and innocence claims. During the fellowship, he travelled across the United States and interacted with several legal and forensic experts, including Professor Barry Scheck, Professor Justin Brooks, Professor Saul Kassin, Professor Brandon Gannett, Professor Marissa Boyers Bluestine and Dr. Peter Stout.
GK Goswami’s Experience in UP Police, CBI and UNODC
Goswami has held several important positions during his policing career at both the state and national levels.
He previously served as the Chief of the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Uttar Pradesh, where he was responsible for leading the state’s anti-terror operations.
He also served for more than seven years on deputation to the Government of India in various capacities in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
In addition, Goswami worked on foreign deputation as an expert on organised crime with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). During this assignment, he travelled internationally and shared his experience and expertise on policing, organised crime and law enforcement.
District-Level Police Experience in Uttar Pradesh
During his service in Uttar Pradesh, Goswami held several key field-level policing assignments. He served as Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) and District Police Chief in various districts, including Lucknow, Agra, Varanasi, Noida, Moradabad and Etawah.
He also served as the operational chief of the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS).
His experience across district policing, counter-terrorism operations, central investigative agencies and international law enforcement assignments has contributed to his professional background in policing and forensic sciences.
Home Department Issues Order for Tenure Extension
The latest re-employment order was issued by Sanjay Prasad, Additional Chief Secretary (Home), Uttar Pradesh.
The order confirms the Governor’s approval for continuing Goswami’s engagement as the institute’s Director. It also clarifies that his existing service conditions will remain unchanged.
The extension has been granted in continuation of his original appointment order issued in November 2025.
About Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Sciences (UPSIFS)
The Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Sciences (UPSIFS), located in Lucknow, is a specialised institution dedicated to forensic science education, training and research. The institute aims to strengthen scientific investigation and forensic capabilities through specialised academic programmes, professional training and research activities.
Read also: UP Police Reshuffle: 12 IPS Officers Get New Postings; Abhishek Anjani Singh Assigned to Gorakhpur
