Overview
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has released the 2026 examination schedule for Assistant Director and Senior Scientific Officer recruitment. The recruitment drive covers 23 vacancies, including nine Assistant Director posts and 14 Senior Scientific Officer posts, with candidates advised to check the detailed paper-wise timetable on the commission’s portal.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Director and Senior Scientific Officer |
| Total Vacancies | 23 posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | Assistant Director: 19 June 2024; Senior Scientific Officer: 19 December 2024 |
| Last Date | Assistant Director: 18 July 2024; Senior Scientific Officer: 17 January 2025 |
| Exam Date | 2026; exact post-wise date and shift to be checked in the official schedule |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates must note that the examinations may be conducted in separate shifts or on different dates depending on the post and scientific discipline. Reporting time, examination centre details and candidate-specific instructions will be provided through the admit card.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates for Assistant Director should possess a postgraduate degree in the relevant science discipline or an eligible engineering/technology qualification from a recognised university or institution.
- Applicants for Senior Scientific Officer should hold a master’s degree in the relevant scientific subject or specialisation prescribed for the post.
- Relevant professional or research experience may be required for particular disciplines. Candidates should verify the experience period and subject combination in the post-specific advertisement.
- Working knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script and knowledge of Rajasthan’s culture may be required under the applicable service rules.
- Qualifications must have been completed by the eligibility cut-off date stated in the respective recruitment advertisement.
Age Limit
- The general age range is 21 to 40 years, calculated on the cut-off date prescribed by RPSC.
- Upper-age relaxation is applicable to candidates from SC, ST, OBC, MBC, EWS, women and other eligible categories under Rajasthan government rules.
- Candidates must rely on the original post-wise notification for the exact cut-off date and category-specific relaxation.
Fees
- General and candidates from outside Rajasthan: ₹600.
- Rajasthan OBC, MBC, EWS, SC, ST and eligible reserved-category candidates: ₹400.
- Application correction charges, where applicable: ₹500.
- Transaction or service charges may be collected separately by the payment gateway or e-Mitra facility.
Selection Process
- Written Examination: Eligible applicants will appear for the post- or discipline-specific competitive examination scheduled by RPSC.
- Document Verification/Interview: Shortlisted candidates may be called for document scrutiny and an interview, depending on the recruitment rules for the concerned post.
- Final Merit List: Final selection will be based on performance in the prescribed stages, eligibility verification, category rules and vacancy availability.
How to Apply
- Visit the RPSC website at rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in and open the recruitment or candidate information section.
- Select the relevant Assistant Director or Senior Scientific Officer advertisement and read the eligibility conditions carefully.
- Access the online application system through the Rajasthan Single Sign-On portal and complete One-Time Registration, if not already registered.
- Enter personal, educational, category and experience details exactly as recorded in the supporting certificates.
- Upload the required photograph, signature, qualification records and other documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable examination fee online and submit the application before the closing date.
- Download the submitted form and fee receipt for future reference. Applicants who have already applied should now monitor the portal for the detailed timetable, admit card and examination-city notice.
Important Links
FAQs
1. When will the RPSC Assistant Director and Senior Scientific Officer examinations be held?
The examinations are scheduled for 2026. Candidates should download the official schedule for the exact post-wise date, reporting time and shift.
2. How many vacancies are covered by these recruitments?
The recruitment exercises cover 23 vacancies in total, comprising nine Assistant Director and 14 Senior Scientific Officer posts.
3. Where will the RPSC admit card be released?
The admit card will be made available through rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in and the Rajasthan SSO portal before the examination. Candidates w
