Overview
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) will conduct the Sub-Inspector/Platoon Commander Competitive Re-Examination 2021 on April 5, 2026. The recruitment drive covers 859 vacancies, and only candidates registered under the original recruitment process will be eligible to appear; no fresh applications are being invited for the re-examination.
Candidates will be able to check their allotted examination district through the RPSC portal and Rajasthan SSO portal before downloading the admit card. They should carefully verify the reporting time, examination centre and identification requirements mentioned on the hall ticket.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) |
| Post Name | Sub-Inspector and Platoon Commander |
| Total Vacancies | 859 |
| Application Mode | Online; applications already closed |
| Official Website | rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | February 9, 2021 |
| Last Date | March 10, 2021; application window was subsequently reopened from June 9 to June 23, 2021 |
| Exam City Information | Expected from March 29, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | Expected from April 2, 2026 |
| Exam Date | April 5, 2026 |
| Result Date | TBA |
The exam city and admit card dates should be treated as scheduled release timelines. Candidates must monitor the official portal for any change or detailed instructions issued by the commission.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Applicants were required to satisfy the eligibility conditions prescribed in the original recruitment notification:
- A bachelor’s degree from a university established by law in India or an equivalent qualification recognized by the government.
- Working knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script.
- Knowledge of Rajasthan’s culture and social traditions.
- Candidates must also satisfy the prescribed physical and medical standards for the concerned post.
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 20 years.
- Maximum age: 25 years, calculated with reference to the cut-off date given in the original notification.
- Upper-age relaxation applies to eligible Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Class, Most Backward Class, women and other reserved-category candidates under Rajasthan government rules.
- Eligibility for the re-examination remains linked to the conditions accepted during the original application process.
Fees
The original online application fee structure was:
- General category, EWS and creamy-layer OBC/MBC candidates: Rs 350.
- Rajasthan non-creamy-layer OBC/MBC candidates: Rs 250.
- Rajasthan SC/ST candidates and eligible applicants with prescribed income concessions: Rs 150.
- Registered candidates are not generally required to submit a fresh application fee merely to appear in the re-examination, unless RPSC issues separate instructions.
Selection Process
- Written Examination: Candidates will take the competitive written examination covering General Hindi and General Knowledge/General Science. Paper timings and entry instructions will be printed on the admit card.
- Physical Efficiency Test: Candidates qualifying the written stage will be called for the applicable physical measurement and efficiency tests under the recruitment rules.
- Interview and Verification: Shortlisted candidates will undergo an interview, document verification and medical examination before final appointment recommendations are prepared.
How to Apply
No new application window has been announced for the RPSC SI Re-Exam 2026. Existing candidates can access their examination details by following these steps:
- Visit the RPSC website at rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in.
- Open the section for examination notices, press notes or admit cards.
- Select the link for the Sub-Inspector/Platoon Commander Competitive Re-Examination 2021.
- To check the exam city, enter the application number and date of birth, if requested. Candidates may also log in through the Rajasthan SSO portal.
- Download the admit card after its release and confirm the candidate’s name, roll number, photograph, examination venue, reporting time and paper schedule.
- Print a clear copy of the hall ticket. Carry it with an original, valid photo identity document and a recent photograph if required in the instructions.
- Reach the centre well before the reporting deadline. Entry may not be allowed after the examination centre gates close.
Candidates facing login problems should first verify their application number and date of birth. They should use only official portals and avoid sharing SSO credentials or personal information with third parties.
Important Links
FAQs
1. When will the RPSC SI Re-Exam 2026 be conducted?
The re-examination is scheduled for April 5, 2026.
2. When can candidates download the RPSC SI admit card?
The admit card is expected to be available from April 2, 2026, while exam city details are likely to be released from March 29.
3. Can new candidates apply for the re-examination?
No. The re-examination is intended for eligible candidates registered under the original 859-post recruitment process, subject to RPSC instructions.
