Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh govt has granted a one-year extension to G K Goswamy as director of the Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Sciences (UPSIFS), Lucknow. He will continue in the post for another year or until further orders, whichever is earlier.An official order issued on Friday by the state home department said Governor Anandiben Patel approved Goswamy’s reappointment. The order added that the service conditions applicable during his earlier tenure will remain unchanged.Goswamy, a retired IPS officer of the 1997 batch, was first appointed as UPSIFS director through a govt order dated Nov 13, 2025. His tenure was set for a maximum period of one year from the date he assumed charge or until further govt orders, whichever was earlier.After reviewing the arrangement, the state govt decided to re-engage him for an additional year in continuation of the earlier appointment. The extension order was issued by additional chief secretary (home) Sanjay Prasad on behalf of Governor.Reacting to the decision, Goswamy said Uttar Pradesh had achieved new milestones in forensic science under chief minister Yogi Adityanath’s leadership. He said efforts would continue to strengthen forensic infrastructure and encourage innovation.UPSIFS works on forensic science education, specialised training, research and enhancing scientific investigation capabilities.
