Overview
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has released the Sub Inspector and Platoon Commander re-exam answer key 2026 for the written examination conducted on September 20, 2026. The recruitment drive aims to fill 1,015 vacancies across Sub Inspector and Platoon Commander posts in Rajasthan, and candidates can download the provisional answer key from the commission’s official website.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) |
| Post Name | Sub Inspector and Platoon Commander |
| Total Vacancies | 1,015 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in |
The vacancies include posts under categories such as Sub Inspector (Armed Police), Sub Inspector in Scheduled Area and Sahariya categories, Sub Inspector (Intelligence Bureau), and Platoon Commander. Category-wise allocation is available in the detailed recruitment notification.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | August 10, 2025 |
| Last Date | September 8, 2025 |
| Exam Date | September 20, 2026 (Re-Exam) |
| Result Date | TBA |
The answer key is provisional. Candidates should check the official notice for the exact objection submission schedule, prescribed format and applicable fee. The final answer key and written examination result will be prepared after reviewing valid representations.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or institution.
- Applicants appearing in the final year of the qualifying degree may be considered subject to the conditions stated in the official notification.
- Candidates should have working knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script.
- Knowledge of Rajasthan’s culture, traditions and social customs is also required.
- The prescribed qualification must be obtained by the document verification deadline specified by RPSC.
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 20 years.
- Maximum age: 25 years, calculated as per the cut-off date mentioned in the recruitment notification.
- Upper-age relaxation is available to candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, MBC, EWS, women and other eligible categories under Rajasthan government rules.
- Candidates must produce valid certificates to claim age relaxation.
Fees
- General category and candidates from outside Rajasthan: ₹600 through the One-Time Registration system.
- Rajasthan SC, ST, OBC, MBC, EWS and eligible persons with disabilities: ₹400.
- Correction or modification charges, where applicable, must be paid separately.
- Answer key objection fees, if prescribed, must be submitted for each challenged question through the designated online facility.
Selection Process
- Written Examination: Candidates must qualify in the competitive written test. The provisional answer key allows candidates to compare their responses and estimate marks before the result.
- Physical Efficiency and Measurement Test: Shortlisted candidates will be called for physical standards verification and the Physical Efficiency Test as per post-specific requirements.
- Interview and Document Verification: Candidates clearing the physical stage will proceed to the interview, verification of original documents and other required checks before final selection.
How to Apply
The online application window for this recruitment has closed. Candidates who appeared in the re-examination can follow these steps to download the answer key and submit objections, if permitted:
- Visit the official RPSC website at rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in.
- Open the Candidate Information or News and Events section on the homepage.
- Find the link titled “Sub Inspector/Platoon Commander Competitive Examination 2025 Re-Exam Answer Key 2026.”
- Select the relevant paper or booklet series and open the answer key PDF.
- Download the file and match the answers with the question paper and recorded responses.
- To challenge an answer, log in through the Rajasthan SSO portal using the registered credentials and open the objection facility, if active.
- Select the disputed question, upload authoritative supporting material and pay the prescribed objection fee before the deadline. Candidates should save the submission receipt for future reference.
Objections without documentary evidence, those received after the deadline, or representations sent through email or offline mode may not be considered. RPSC will examine accepted challenges before issuing the final key.
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FAQs
1. When was the RPSC SI and Platoon Commander re-exam held?
The re-examination was conducted on September 20, 2026.
2. How many vacancies are covered under this recruitment?
RPSC is conducting the recruitment process for 1,015 Sub Inspector and Platoon Commander vacancies.
3. What happens after the provisional answer key is released?
RPSC will review valid objections, publish or apply the final answer key, and declare the written result. Qualified candidates will then be called for the physical testing stage.
