Overview
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) is scheduled to release the RPSC SSO City Intimation Slip 2026 on October 6, 2026 for the Assistant Director and Senior Scientific Officer examinations. The recruitment drive covers 23 vacancies, comprising nine Assistant Director and 14 Senior Scientific Officer posts, with the examinations planned from October 13 to October 16, 2026.
The city slip will inform candidates about their allotted examination district or city. It is not a substitute for the admit card, which will contain the examination centre address, reporting time, roll number and instructions.
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 | June 19, 2024 |
| Last Date | July 18, 2024 |
| City Intimation Slip | October 6, 2026 |
| Admit Card | Expected from October 10, 2026, depending on the examination date |
| Exam Date | October 13 to October 16, 2026 |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should note that RPSC may issue admit cards approximately three days before the relevant examination. They must regularly check the official portal for post-wise examination timings and any revised instructions.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Applicants must hold a master’s degree in the relevant science discipline from a university established by law in India or an equivalent recognised qualification.
- The required subject varies according to the advertised division or specialisation, such as Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Toxicology, Documents, Cyber Forensics or related fields.
- Relevant professional or laboratory experience may be required for particular Assistant Director and Senior Scientific Officer posts.
- Candidates must also satisfy the prescribed knowledge requirements relating to Hindi written in Devanagari script and Rajasthan’s culture, where applicable.
- Eligibility will be verified through original certificates during document scrutiny or the interview stage.
Age Limit
- The general age range was 21 to 40 years, calculated with reference to the date specified in the detailed recruitment advertisement.
- Upper-age relaxation applies to eligible SC, ST, OBC, MBC, EWS, women, persons with benchmark disabilities and other reserved categories.
- Relaxation is subject to Rajasthan government recruitment rules and valid supporting certificates.
Fees
- General category and other unreserved applicants: ₹600.
- Rajasthan SC, ST, OBC non-creamy layer, MBC, EWS and eligible persons with disabilities: ₹400.
- Candidates were also required to pay any applicable portal or service charges.
- The final fee depended on the applicant’s category and One-Time Registration status.
Selection Process
- Written Examination: Candidates must appear for the relevant post or subject paper scheduled between October 13 and October 16, 2026.
- Interview and Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates may be called to present their academic, category, identity and experience certificates and attend an interview, as prescribed.
- Final Merit List: Selection will be based on performance in the notified stages, fulfilment of eligibility conditions and verification of original documents.
How to Apply
The application window for this recruitment is closed. Candidates who submitted their forms can access the city intimation slip and later download the admit card by following these steps:
- Visit the official RPSC website at rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in.
- Open the “News and Events” or “Exam Dashboard” section on the homepage.
- Select the link for the Assistant Director/Senior Scientific Officer Exam City 2026.
- Log in through the Rajasthan Single Sign-On portal using the SSO ID and password linked to the application.
- Enter the application number and date of birth if additional verification is requested.
- Check the allotted examination city and confirm the post, subject and examination date shown on the slip.
- Download the city slip and retain a printed copy for travel planning. The slip itself will generally not permit entry to the examination centre.
- Once released, download the separate admit card and verify the candidate’s name, photograph, roll number, centre address, reporting time and examination instructions.
- Carry the printed admit card, an original photo identity document and any other item specified by RPSC on the examination day.
Candidates facing login problems should use the password recovery facility on the SSO portal rather than creating a fresh registration. Any discrepancy in personal or examination details should be reported to the commission promptly.
Important Links
FAQs
1. When will the RPSC SSO City Intimation Slip 2026 be available?
It is scheduled to be released on October 6, 2026, through the official RPSC/SSO login facility.
2. What are the RPSC SSO and Assistant Director exam dates?
The examinations will be conducted on different dates between October 13 and October 16, 2026.
3. Is the city intimation slip the same as the admit card?
No. The city slip only provides advance information about the allotted examination city. Candidates must separately download the RPSC admit card for centre details and entry to the examination hall.
