Important Dates

The RPSC will announce the date and location for the examination in due course. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official RPSC website for updates.

Vacancy Details for Sub Inspector

The recruitment drive is for a total of 951 posts designated for the role of Sub Inspector, distributed across different branches and areas. The commission has clearly stated that the number of vacancies is subject to change (increase or decrease) based on the final requirements of the department.

Mandatory Preference: It is compulsory for all applicants to indicate their order of preference for the different branches (Armed Police & Intelligence Bureau) in the online application form. 

Detailed Eligibility Criteria 

Candidates must ensure they meet all the eligibility requirements concerning education, age, and physical standards before applying for the Sub Inspector post. Failure to meet any of these conditions will result in disqualification at any stage of the recruitment process.

Educational Qualification

1. Academic Requirement: A candidate must hold a Bachelor's degree from a university incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India. Degrees from other educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be a deemed University under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956, are also valid. Any other qualification recognized by the Government as equivalent, in consultation with the Commission, will also be accepted.
2. Language and Cultural Knowledge: A working knowledge of Hindi written in the Devanagari script and an awareness of Rajasthani culture are mandatory.

Provision for Final Year Students: Candidates who have appeared or are currently in the final year of their qualifying degree examination are eligible to apply. However, they must provide documentary proof of having successfully passed the examination before the commencement date of the interview phase. The "commencement date" is defined as the very first day of the interview schedule.

Age Limit (as on January 1, 2026)

Relaxation in Upper Age Limit:

Special Age Relaxation Provision: The commission has noted that the last recruitment for these posts was advertised in 2021. Therefore, to provide an opportunity for candidates who may have become overage since then, a special, one-time relaxation of an additional three years in the upper age limit will be granted to those who are overage on the cutoff date of January 1, 2026.

Physical Fitness Standards

A candidate for the Sub Inspector post must be in good mental and bodily health and free from any defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of their duties.

• Relaxation for Reserved Categories: Candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) will be considered physically fit if their height and chest measurements are less by up to 5 cm, provided a sufficient number of candidates meeting the standard physical measurements are not available.
• Relaxation for Hilly Area Candidates: The minimum height for Garhwali and Gurkha candidates is 160 cm, with a chest measurement of 79 cm (unexpanded) and 84 cm (expanded).

Application Process and Guidelines

The application process is entirely online. Candidates must adhere strictly to the given timeline and procedures.

Application Period

Step-by-Step Application Procedure

1. One Time Registration (OTR): This is a mandatory prerequisite. Before filling the main application, every candidate must complete the OTR process on the RPSC website (https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in) or the SSO portal (https://sso.rajasthan.gov.in). During OTR, candidates must enter their name, father's name, date of birth, gender, secondary/equivalent exam details, and Aadhaar card details. These details are locked after submission and cannot be changed later. Therefore, extreme caution is advised.
2. Filling the Application Form: After OTR, log in to the SSO portal, navigate to the Recruitment Portal under Citizen Apps (G2C), and select the relevant recruitment to apply.
3. Uploading Documents: Candidates must upload a recent, live photograph, a scanned copy of their signature, and a scanned image of their left thumb impression. The live photo's clarity must be checked in the preview before submission.
4. Fee Payment: Pay the application fee online. The application is considered incomplete without successful fee payment.
5. Final Submission and Printout: After filling in all details and paying the fee, submit the application. An Application ID will be generated, confirming submission. It is essential to save and print a copy of the completed application form for future reference.

Application Fee and OTR Rules

A one-time registration fee structure is applicable:

Important OTR Rule: If a candidate, after paying the one-time fee, does not appear in any two recruitment exams conducted by the commission within a single financial year (April 1 to March 31), their OTR profile will be blocked. To unblock it, a fee of ₹750 will be charged. If the candidate misses two more exams in the same year, the profile will be blocked again, and the unblocking fee will be ₹1500.