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Rajasthan Public Service Commission
RPSC SI & Platoon Commander 2025 • Advt No: 05/Exam/SI-PC/RPSC/EP-I/2025-26
Rajasthan Public Service Commission notified 1,015 vacancies for Sub Inspector and Platoon Commander posts in Rajasthan Police. Selection includes a written competitive examination, physical efficiency test, and aptitude test/interview.
Total Vacancies
1,015
Age Limit
20–25 Years
As on 01 Jan 2026
Application Dates
10 Aug – 9 Sept 2025
Closes 5:29 AM IST
Job Location
RJ
Qualification
Graduation / Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or equivalent qualification, along with working knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari Script and knowledge of Rajasthani Culture.
Salary / Stipend
Pay Matrix Level L-11 with Grade Pay reference Rs. 4,200; fixed monthly remuneration is payable during probation as per Rajasthan Government rules.
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Particular | Details |
|---|---|
Recruiting Body | Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) |
Recruitment | Rajasthan Police Sub Inspector / Platoon Commander Direct Recruitment |
Advertisement No. | 05/Exam/SI-PC/RPSC/EP-I/2025-26 |
Advertisement Date | 17 July 2025 |
Total Vacancies | 1,015 |
Department / Service | Rajasthan Police Subordinate Service |
Application Mode | Online through RPSC / Rajasthan SSO |
Selection | Written Competitive Examination, Physical Efficiency Test, Aptitude Test and Interview |
Pay Level | Pay Matrix Level L-11 (Grade Pay Rs. 4,200) |
Event | Date / Details |
|---|---|
Online Application Starts | 10 August 2025 |
Last Date to Apply | 8 September 2025, up to 12:00 midnight |
Application Correction | Permitted during the application period and up to 10 days after the closing date, subject to the prescribed correction fee and restrictions. |
Correction Fee | Rs. 500 |
Examination Date | To be announced separately by RPSC |
One-Time Registration Fee Category | Fee |
|---|---|
General / Unreserved and Rajasthan BC/MBC Creamy Layer | Rs. 600 |
Rajasthan SC / ST / BC-NCL / MBC-NCL / EWS / Saharia | Rs. 400 |
Persons with Disabilities | Rs. 400 |
Candidates belonging to reserved categories of states other than Rajasthan are treated according to the fee/category conditions stated in the advertisement.
Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
Educational Qualification | Graduation / Bachelor's Degree from a University incorporated by Central/State law in India, another institution established by an Act of Parliament, a deemed University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Government in consultation with the Commission. |
Language | Working knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari Script |
Rajasthan Knowledge | Knowledge of Rajasthani Culture |
Minimum Age | 20 years |
Maximum Age | 25 years |
Age Cut-off | 1 January 2026 |
Category / Condition | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
Rajasthan SC / ST / OBC / MBC / EWS Male | 5 years |
Rajasthan SC / ST / OBC / MBC / EWS Female | 10 years |
General Category Female | 5 years |
State Government Employees and dependents of Police personnel killed in discharge of duty | 3 years |
Ex-Servicemen / Reservists | Upper age limit up to 40 years, subject to the applicable rule conditions |
Released Emergency Commissioned Officers / Short Service Commissioned Officers | As provided under the service rules and conditions stated in the advertisement |
Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
Sub Inspector (AP) | 896 |
Sub Inspector (AP) - Saharia | 4 |
Sub Inspector (AP) - Scheduled Area | 25 |
Sub Inspector (IB) | 26 |
Platoon Commander (RAC) | 64 |
Total | 1,015 |
The advertisement states that the detailed category-wise classification of posts will be issued separately by the Commission. Scheduled Area candidates may also apply against Non-Scheduled Area vacancies, subject to the preference and eligibility conditions in the advertisement.
Stage / Rule | Details |
|---|---|
Stage 1 | Written Competitive Examination |
Stage 2 | Physical Efficiency Test |
Stage 3 | Aptitude Test and Interview |
Written Shortlisting | Candidates are shortlisted for the physical stage on written-exam merit according to the rules and vacancy ratio prescribed by the Commission. |
Physical Efficiency Test | 100 marks; minimum 50% required |
Aptitude Test + Interview | 50 marks |
Final Recommendation | Recommendation is based on the aggregate performance and the minimum qualifying standards prescribed in the rules. |
Written Paper | Duration | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
General Hindi | 2 hours | 200 |
General Knowledge & General Science | 2 hours | 200 |
Written Exam Qualifying Rule | Requirement |
|---|---|
Minimum in Each Paper | 36% |
Minimum Aggregate | 40% |
Question Type | Objective / Multiple Choice as notified by RPSC |
Exam Mode | Offline / Online as decided and notified by the Commission |
Physical Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
Male Height | 168 cm |
Male Chest | 81 cm deflated and 86 cm inflated, with minimum 5 cm expansion |
Female Height | 152 cm |
Female Weight | 47.5 kg |
Garhwali / Gurkha Male | Minimum 160 cm height; chest 79 cm deflated and 84 cm inflated |
SC / ST Relaxation in Physical Standard | Where the requisite number of suitable SC/ST candidates is unavailable, candidates with height/chest measurements short by up to 5 cm may be considered physically fit under the rule conditions. |
For recommendation, the notification states a minimum of 36% in the interview and 45% in aggregate, with the stated relaxation provision for reserved categories where applicable.
Particular | Details |
|---|---|
Pay Matrix | Level L-11 |
Grade Pay Reference | Rs. 4,200 |
Probation Pay | Fixed monthly remuneration during probation as applicable under Rajasthan Government rules |
Job Type | Direct recruitment to Rajasthan Police Subordinate Service |
Posts Covered | Sub Inspector and Platoon Commander posts in Rajasthan Police / RAC and related units |
Reservation | Vertical and horizontal reservation applies according to Rajasthan Government rules and the advertisement. |
Step | Action |
|---|---|
1 | Read the detailed advertisement, service rules and Instructions for Applicants before applying. |
2 | Open the RPSC online application link through the Rajasthan SSO portal. |
3 | Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if not already completed. |
4 | Verify OTR details such as name, father's name, date of birth, gender and secondary/equivalent examination information before proceeding. |
5 | Fill the recruitment application with category, qualification, experience and other required details. |
6 | Upload the live photograph and the scanned signature / left-thumb impression as required by the online application. |
7 | Pay the applicable One-Time Registration / application-related fee and complete final submission. |
8 | Submit the online application by 8 September 2025. |
9 | Take a printout / save the submitted application and keep the application number for future reference. |
Check | What to Verify |
|---|---|
Application Deadline | 8 September 2025 |
Age | 20 to 25 years as on 1 January 2026 before applicable relaxation |
Graduation | A recognized Bachelor's Degree / Graduation qualification is mandatory |
Hindi and Rajasthan Culture | Working knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari Script and knowledge of Rajasthani Culture are mandatory. |
One Time Registration | Ensure OTR data is correct before applying; certain identity fields have restricted correction after OTR. |
Post Preference | Candidates applying under Scheduled Area provisions should carefully enter the required preference order as instructed. |
Physical Standards | Check height, chest / weight and other physical requirements before applying. |
Correction | Application correction is available only within the prescribed period, subject to Rs. 500 fee and the notified restrictions. |
Documents | Keep educational, age, category, domicile/reservation, disability and other applicable supporting documents ready for verification. |
Serving Candidates | Follow the applicable departmental / NOC and service-candidate requirements, if relevant. |
The advertisement notifies 1,015 vacancies for Sub Inspector and Platoon Commander posts.
The online application closes on 8 September 2025 at 12:00 midnight.
Candidates need a recognized Graduation / Bachelor's Degree, along with working knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari Script and knowledge of Rajasthani Culture.
The basic age limit is 20 to 25 years as on 1 January 2026. Category-wise relaxations apply according to the notification and service rules.
The written examination has two papers: General Hindi - 200 marks and General Knowledge & General Science - 200 marks, with 2 hours for each paper.
Selection includes the Written Competitive Examination, Physical Efficiency Test, and Aptitude Test / Interview.
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