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The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), Ajmer, has issued the notification for the Sub Inspector and Platoon Commander Examination 2025-26 for the Rajasthan Police Department. The recruitment covers 1,015 vacancies under the Rajasthan Police Subordinate Service Rules, 1989 and related service rules.
This document contains recruitment, eligibility, examination and physical efficiency test details. The online application window is scheduled from 10/08/2025 to 08/09/2025.
Post Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) |
| Post Name | Sub Inspector and Platoon Commander |
| Total Vacancies | 1,015 |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university or equivalent; working knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari Script and knowledge of Rajasthan culture |
| Category | Result / Recruitment Information |
| Status | Notification Released |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 17/07/2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 10/08/2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 08/09/2025 up to 12:00 midnight |
| Online Application Correction Window | During the application period and up to 10 days after the last date, subject to payment of the prescribed fee |
Application Fee
The notification mentions the following One Time Registration (OTR) fee structure:
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General, OBC Creamy Layer and MBC Creamy Layer candidates | ₹600 |
| SC, ST, OBC Non-Creamy Layer, MBC Non-Creamy Layer, EWS and Sahariya candidates | ₹400 |
| Divyangjan candidates | ₹400 |
The OTR fee is paid through the Rajasthan Single Sign-On portal. An online correction fee of ₹500 is applicable for each correction. Candidates who do not appear in two recruitment examinations conducted during the relevant financial year may be required to pay an additional OTR reactivation fee as prescribed by the Commission.
Age Limit
The candidate’s age should be at least 20 years and not more than 25 years as on 01/01/2026.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Male candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, MBC and EWS categories of Rajasthan | 5 years |
| Female candidates belonging to General Category | 5 years |
| Female candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, MBC and EWS categories of Rajasthan | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen and Reservists transferred to the Reserve | Upper age limit of 40 years |
| Rajasthan State Government employees and dependants of police officials killed in the discharge of duty | 3 years |
Age relaxations are subject to the applicable Rajasthan Government rules. The relaxation provisions are generally non-cumulative, and only the applicable single relaxation may be granted.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Sub Inspector, Non-Scheduled Area | 896 |
| Sub Inspector, Sahariya Area | 4 |
| Sub Inspector, Scheduled Area | 25 |
| Sub Inspector, Intelligence Bureau | 26 |
| Platoon Commander, Rajasthan Armed Constabulary | 64 |
| Total | 1,015 |
The detailed category-wise reservation classification is to be issued separately by the Commission. Candidates from Scheduled Areas must indicate their preference for Scheduled Area and Non-Scheduled Area posts in the online application.
Eligibility / Qualification
- The candidate must hold a degree from a university established or incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India, or an institution declared to be a university under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956.
- An equivalent qualification recognized by the Government in consultation with the Commission is also acceptable.
- The candidate must possess working knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari Script.
- The candidate must have knowledge of Rajasthan culture.
- The required qualification must be obtained by the last date of application, examination date or interview date, as applicable under the recruitment conditions.
- Candidates must satisfy the prescribed physical fitness and medical standards.
Result Details
The notification provides the recruitment examination and selection framework for the Sub Inspector and Platoon Commander posts. Candidates qualifying in the written examination are considered for the Physical Efficiency Test, followed by the aptitude test and interview. The final recommendation is prepared on the basis of the applicable merit and minimum qualifying requirements prescribed by the Commission.
Candidates should regularly check the RPSC website and the examination dashboard for the release of the written examination result, merit list, cut-off marks, Physical Efficiency Test schedule and subsequent selection notices.
Selection Process
- Written Competitive Examination
- Physical Efficiency Test
- Aptitude Test and Interview
- Document Verification and medical fitness assessment
- Final merit and recommendation by the Commission
Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Duration | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Hindi | 2 hours | 200 |
| Paper 2 | General Knowledge and General Science | 2 hours | 200 |
The syllabus and detailed standards for each subject will be prescribed by the Commission. Candidates must obtain 36% marks in each paper and 40% marks in aggregate to qualify in the written examination. SC and ST candidates may receive relaxation of up to 5 marks in each paper and in aggregate, as permitted under the rules.
Each question has five options. Candidates must mark one option using a blue ballpoint pen. If a candidate does not intend to answer a question, the circle marked ‘5’ must be darkened. If none of the five options is marked, one-third of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted. A candidate may be disqualified if no option is marked in more than 10% of the questions.
Physical Efficiency Test
The Physical Efficiency Test carries 100 marks and is conducted by a Physical Efficiency Board constituted by the Director General-cum-Inspector General of Police or an authorized representative.
Candidates securing 50% marks in the Physical Efficiency Test are eligible for the aptitude test and interview. The Commission may call candidates for the aptitude test and interview up to three times the number of vacancies, subject to the applicable rules and merit.
Aptitude Test and Interview
The aptitude test and interview carry 50 marks. Marks may be awarded after considering the candidate’s personality, address, tact, behaviour, specialized training, aptitude for the post, judgment, leadership qualities and knowledge of Rajasthan culture.
Candidates holding a degree or diploma in Criminology, an NCC ‘C’ Certificate, or having studied Police Administration as a subject may receive weightage according to the applicable rules.
The Commission generally does not recommend candidates who secure less than 36% marks in the interview and 45% marks in aggregate. For women candidates and candidates belonging to BC, MBC, SC, ST and EWS categories, the prescribed minimum may be 30% in the interview and 40% in aggregate, subject to the Board declaring them suitable for appointment.
Pay Scale
The post carries Pay Matrix Level L-11, with the earlier Grade Pay of ₹4,200. During the probation period, fixed monthly remuneration will be payable according to Rajasthan Government rules.
Physical Fitness Standards
- Male candidates generally require a minimum height of 168 cm.
- Male candidates generally require a deflated chest measurement of 81 cm and an inflated chest measurement of 86 cm, with a minimum expansion of 5 cm.
- Women candidates generally require a minimum height of 152 cm and weight of 47.5 kg, except where special provisions apply to Sahariya candidates.
- The minimum height for Garhwali and Gorkha candidates is 160 cm, with chest measurements of at least 79 cm deflated and 84 cm inflated.
- SC and ST candidates may receive physical standard relaxation where sufficient candidates meeting the prescribed standards are not available.
- Candidates must be in good mental and bodily health and free from any physical or mental defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of duties.
Important Instructions
- Applications must be submitted online through the RPSC website or Rajasthan SSO portal.
- Candidates must complete One Time Registration and upload the required documents before submitting the application.
- The name, father’s name, date of birth and gender recorded in the OTR profile generally cannot be changed after registration.
- Candidates should verify all entries carefully before final submission and retain a printed copy of the submitted application form.
- Only online applications submitted through the prescribed portal will be accepted.
- Candidates claiming reservation, age relaxation, disability, ex-serviceman or other special-category benefits must possess valid supporting certificates by the prescribed date.
- Candidates must follow the instructions printed on the e-admission card and examination documents.
- The Commission may cancel candidature at any stage if any information or document is found incorrect, incomplete or misleading.
