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The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), Ajmer, has issued the detailed notification for the Statistical Officer examination under the Rajasthan Economic and Statistical Service Rules, 1958. The notification covers 113 Statistical Officer posts in the Statistics Department. The document includes the eligibility criteria, reservation details, examination scheme, application procedure and important instructions for candidates.
Post Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), Ajmer |
| Post Name | Statistical Officer |
| Total Vacancies | 113 |
| Department | Statistics Department, Government of Rajasthan |
| Qualification | Second Class Master's Degree in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics with Statistics, Commerce with Statistics, or M.Sc. Agriculture Statistics; RS-CIT or equivalent certificate; relevant experience as prescribed |
| Category | Answer Key / Examination Notification |
| Status | Examination notification issued |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 14/10/2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 28/10/2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 26/11/2025 |
| Age Calculation Date | 01/01/2026 |
| Examination Date | The examination date will be announced separately by RPSC |
Application Fee
The notification states that the application process requires One Time Registration (OTR) through the Rajasthan SSO portal. The applicable OTR fee is as follows:
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General Category and Creamy Layer candidates of Rajasthan | ₹600 |
| Reserved Category candidates of Rajasthan, including SC, ST, OBC Non-Creamy Layer, MBC Non-Creamy Layer, EWS and Sahariya candidates | ₹400 |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | ₹400 |
| OTR correction fee | ₹500 |
Payment is to be made online through the RPSC website, Rajasthan SSO portal or the recruitment portal, as applicable.
Age Limit
The candidate must be at least 21 years old and below 40 years of age as on 01/01/2026.
Age relaxation is available according to Rajasthan Government rules. The principal relaxations mentioned in the notification are:
- Male candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, MBC and EWS categories of Rajasthan: 5 years.
- Female candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, MBC and EWS categories of Rajasthan: 10 years.
- Women belonging to the General Category: 5 years.
- Widows and divorced women: No upper age limit, subject to submission of the required documents.
- Rajasthan State Government employees: upper age limit of 45 years.
- Persons serving in substantive capacity under the State Government, Panchayat Samitis, Zila Parishads and State Public Sector Undertakings or Corporations: upper age limit of 40 years.
- Ex-servicemen: relaxation as prescribed under the Rajasthan Civil Services (Absorption of Ex-servicemen) Rules, 1988; the maximum age limit in direct recruitment may be 55 years where applicable.
- Persons with benchmark disabilities: 5 years relaxation under the Rajasthan Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2018.
- Candidates possessing a recognised doctorate in the relevant subject: 3 years relaxation, subject to the prescribed conditions.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Statistical Officer | 113 |
The vacancies include category-wise and horizontal reservation for General, SC, ST, OBC, MBC and EWS candidates. Horizontal reservation is also provided for ex-servicemen, women, widows, divorced women and persons with disabilities, as per the applicable Rajasthan Government rules.
Eligibility / Qualification
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess at least a Second Class Master's Degree in any one of the following subjects:
- Economics.
- Statistics.
- Mathematics with Statistics as a paper.
- Commerce with Statistics.
- M.Sc. Agriculture Statistics from a university established by law in India, or an equivalent foreign qualification recognised by the Government.
Candidates must also possess an RS-CIT certificate conducted by Rajasthan Knowledge Corporation Limited and awarded by Vardhman Mahaveer Open University, Kota, or another certificate declared equivalent by the Department of Information Technology and Communication, Government of Rajasthan.
Experience
The candidate must have at least one year of experience in handling official statistics in a Government Department, reputed commercial concern or university.
The experience requirement may not apply to candidates who:
- Possess a first-class Master's Degree or a Doctorate in one of the prescribed subjects.
- Have successfully completed two years of training in Statistics at a recognised Statistical Institute or University.
- Have passed a one-year Diploma Course from a recognised university or institution with Statistics and Economics as optional papers.
- Belong to the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe category, subject to the applicable rules.
Other Requirements
- Working knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari Script.
- Knowledge of the culture of Rajasthan.
- Candidates appearing in the final year of the required qualification may apply, but they must obtain and submit proof of the prescribed qualification before the written examination or within the period specified by the Commission.
- Experience required for the post must be obtained by the last date of application.
Answer Key Details
The notification provides the examination scheme for the Statistical Officer examination. Candidates should check the RPSC website for the official answer key and any related objection notice after the examination is conducted.
Important answer-sheet instructions are as follows:
- Each question will have five options marked 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
- Candidates must darken only one circle using a blue ball-point pen.
- Marking one option for every question is compulsory.
- If a candidate does not wish to attempt a question, option 5 must be darkened.
- If none of the five options is darkened, one-third of the marks prescribed for that question will be deducted.
- Candidates will receive an additional 10 minutes after the scheduled examination time to verify that one option has been marked for every question.
- A candidate who does not darken any option for more than 10% of the questions may be disqualified.
Exam Pattern
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | General Knowledge of Rajasthan | 40 | 40 |
| Part B | Concerned subject as prescribed in the qualification | 110 | 110 |
| Total | One objective paper | 150 | 150 |
- The examination will contain 150 multiple-choice questions carrying 150 marks.
- There will be one paper.
- The duration of the paper will be 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Negative marking will apply. For every wrong answer, one-third of the marks prescribed for that question will be deducted.
- The detailed syllabus will be notified to candidates by the Commission in the prescribed manner.
Pay Scale
The post carries Pay Matrix Level L-12, with Grade Pay ₹4,800 under the applicable pay rules. During the probation period, fixed remuneration will be payable according to Rajasthan Government rules.
Selection Process
The selection will be made through a competitive written examination. If required, the Commission may use scaling, moderation or normalisation while evaluating the answer sheets. The names of suitable candidates will be recommended to the State Government or the concerned appointing authority in merit order.
How to Access the Official Update
Candidates should visit the RPSC website and open the relevant recruitment or examination notice for the Statistical Officer post. The official answer key, when issued, will be made available through the Commission's examination-related notices. Candidates must follow the objection procedure and deadline mentioned in the official answer-key notice.
The RPSC notification also directs candidates to the Rajasthan SSO portal for One Time Registration and online application-related services. Candidates should retain a copy of the submitted application form, application number and payment receipt for future reference.