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Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has released an official notice related to Sub Inspector / Platoon Commander (Rajasthan Police Service Rules, 1989) recruitment. Candidates can use this update to track the latest status and upcoming stages for the recruitment process.
Post Details Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) |
| Post Name | Sub Inspector / Platoon Commander |
| Total Vacancies | 1,015 |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University; Working knowledge of Hindi written in Devnagari Script and knowledge of Rajasthani Culture |
| Category | Result |
| Status | Released |
Vacancy Details
| Post / Unit | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Sub Inspector (AP) | 896 |
| Sub Inspector (AP) Sahariya | 4 |
| Sub Inspector (IB) | 26 |
| Sub Inspector (MBC) | 25 |
| Platoon Commander (RAC) | 64 |
| Total | 1,015 |
Eligibility / Qualification
- Candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree from any University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other Educational Institution established by an Act of Parliament, or a qualification recognized as equivalent.
- Working knowledge of Hindi written in Devnagari Script.
- Knowledge of Rajasthani Culture.
Age Limit
- Age will be calculated as on 01/01/2026.
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 25 Years
Age relaxation as per rules mentioned in the notice, including:
- Rajasthan state reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS) as per government rules.
- Women candidates (category-wise relaxations as per rules).
- Ex-Servicemen / Reservists (service personnel) as per rules.
- State Government employees and dependents of deceased Police Officers/Officials killed in action.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Other State | ₹600 |
| OBC / MBC (Rajasthan) | ₹400 |
| SC / ST (Rajasthan) | ₹400 |
Additional information:
- If a candidate wants to withdraw the online application, a withdrawal fee of ₹500 is applicable as per the notice.
Selection Process
Selection will be conducted in stages as per the recruitment rules/notice, including:
- Written Competitive Examination
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) / Physical Standard Test (PST) (as applicable)
- Interview
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination (as applicable)
Exam Pattern
A written competitive examination for Sub Inspector / Platoon Commander will be conducted as per the following pattern:
| Paper | Subject | Duration | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Hindi | 2 Hours | 200 |
| Paper II | General Knowledge & General Science | 2 Hours | 200 |
Other key points:
- Candidates must obtain 36% marks in each paper and 40% marks in aggregate to qualify the written examination.
- Negative marking: If none of the five circles is darkened, 1/3 marks will be deducted.
- OMR instructions include use of BLUE BALL POINT PEN and marking only one option.
Result Details
- This notice is issued by RPSC for the Sub Inspector / Platoon Commander recruitment and should be treated as an official update for candidates.
- Candidates should keep their login details ready and check the official RPSC portal for result/merit list updates, and follow instructions for the next stage (PET/PST/Interview/Document Verification) as applicable.
- Ensure all eligibility, category claims, and documents (including EWS/OBC-NCL/SC/ST certificates, etc.) are as per the prescribed format and validity mentioned in the notice.
Salary / Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: Pay Matrix Level L-11
- During probation/training: Fixed Pay as per Rajasthan Government rules (as mentioned in the notice).