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Forensic Science is a crucial element for modern day judicial system wherein a forensic scientist works in close coordination to find out evidence and show the same to courts and helps in solving the case with legally acceptable evidence. In order to reach on to some conclusion a forensic scientist applies various scientific methods and principles in the investigation of criminal cases. Moreover, a keen analysis of the clues collected from a crime scene is fundamental for forensic scientists. Forensic Science requires handling lots of pressure from various sides e. g. police, judiciary, administration, etc. Similarly, a forensic scientist is expected to work over time, spend lots of time in investigation, be prepared for scrutinizing the evidence found at the crime spot and do many other duties. Besides working with police as investigative officers, forensic scientists have plenty of other career options including that of specializing in subjects such as medicine, engineering, fingerprinting, insect study, languages, geology, etc. And can work as expert consultants to expand their employ ability. However, there is no doubt about the fact that the market of private employment is limited for forensic Science expert and most of the jobs are only in criminal cells of the police department and if someone fails to get a job within a prescribed age there are not many options for such a person; therefore, it seems a tad risky. Forensic scientists possessing expertise in law can work as legal counselors.