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- Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) Recruitment 2026 has been announced for Senior Scientific Officer posts! Published on 02-06-2026 at the official website of RPSC, this new recruitment drive offers 03 openings for eligible candidates across Toxicology, Physics, and Ballistics Divisions of the State Forensic Science Laboratory, Jaipur. Applicants within the 21 to 40 years age group and possessing a relevant M.Sc. / M.Tech. / M.E. with minimum Second Division qualification can apply online from 11-06-2026 to 10-07-2026. Direct links to download the notification and apply online are shared below.
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Rajasthan Public Service Commission Senior Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview
- RPSC is recruiting 03 Senior Scientific Officer posts (Toxicology, Physics & Ballistics Divisions) under the Rajasthan Forensic Science Service Rules, 1979, last date 10 July 2026.
RPSC Senior Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
RPSC Senior Scientific Officer Vacancy 2026
- A total of 03 vacancies have been announced for Senior Scientific Officer posts across three Divisions of the State Forensic Science Laboratory, Jaipur. The number of vacancies is provisional and may vary as per actual requirement. PwBD reservation is horizontal within overall vacancies. Candidates must apply separately for each post they wish to apply for.
- Abbreviations: SC – Scheduled Caste, ST – Scheduled Tribe, OBC – Other Backward Classes, MBC – More Backward Classes, EWS – Economically Weaker Sections, UR – Unreserved / General, GEN.WE – General Women, WD – Widow, DV – Divorcee, SA – Scheduled Area, NSA – Non Scheduled Area, B/LV – Blindness / Low Vision, D-Deaf, H.H – Hard of Hearing, L.I – Locomotor Disability including Cerebral Palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy, Spinal Deformity (SD) / Spinal Injury (SI) without associated neurological/limb dysfunction, I.D – Intellectual Disability, M.I – Mental Illness, S.L.D – Specific Learning Disability, Mul.Dis – Multiple Disability, Ex.Ser – Ex-Serviceman, P.H – Physical Handicapped. Reservation for PwBD is horizontal within overall vacancies.
- PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) - Categories Eligible
RPSC Senior Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the date of eligibility (01-01-2027). Only candidates with the specified educational qualification and experience for the respective Division are eligible. Working knowledge of Hindi written in Devnagari Script and knowledge of Rajasthan Culture is mandatory for all posts. Candidates must mandatorily complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the SSO Portal (https://sso.rajasthan.gov.in) before applying online.
RPSC Senior Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
- Candidates must be a minimum of 21 years and maximum of 40 years as on 01-01-2027. Note: For Post S.No. 3 (Ballistics Division), the post was advertised by the Commission in the year 2019 - the age cut-off date for that post is 01-01-2020 and a 3-year additional relaxation applies, making the effective maximum age limit for that post 43 years; this relaxation applies to Posts 1 and 2 only in the year of advertisement. Maximum age indicated is for Unreserved (UR) category candidates. Relaxation in upper age limit is applicable as per Government of Rajasthan / Government of India guidelines.
RPSC Senior Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee
- Candidates are required to pay the Ekbari Panjiyan Shulk (One-Time Registration Fee) through online mode only as per Government of Rajasthan norms. Fee once paid will NOT be refunded on any account. Registration is complete only when fee is deposited online. Blocked OTR can be unblocked on payment of Rs. 750/- and if blocked again in the same financial year, reactivation requires payment of Rs. 1500/-.
RPSC Senior Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
- Selection will be based on an Online Written Examination (Objective Type). If required, Screening / Moderation process may be adopted by the Commission. Merit list will be drawn category-wise in descending order of marks. Final selection is subject to document verification, eligibility confirmation, and other formalities as per rules.
- Stage 1 - Written Examination (Objective Type)
- The competitive examination will carry 150 marks with 150 Multiple Choice Type (objective) questions. There will be one paper only. Negative Marking: For every wrong answer, one-third (1/3rd) of the marks prescribed for that question will be deducted. OMR Answer Sheet: Candidates must darken only one circle (bubble) using BLUE BALL POINT PEN. If a candidate does not attempt a question, they must darken circle '5'. If none of the five circles is darkened, one-third (1/3rd) marks will be deducted. Extra time of 10 minutes beyond scheduled time is provided for checking darkening. A candidate who has not darkened any of the five circles in more than 10% questions shall be disqualified. The detailed syllabus will be published separately by RPSC on its official website.
- Stage 2 - Document Verification & Medical Fitness
- Selected candidates on the merit list will be called for document verification. Candidates must produce all original certificates at the time of document verification. Appointment is subject to satisfactory verification of eligibility, character/antecedents, and medical fitness as per state government norms
How to Apply for RPSC Senior Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026
- Candidates shall apply online only; no other mode of application will be accepted. Candidates must first complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the SSO Portal (https://sso.rajasthan.gov.in) using Citizen Apps (G2C) → Recruitment Portal. After OTR, log in to the SSO Portal and apply using the OTR Number/Aadhaar Number. Candidates should have a valid personal email ID and mobile number which should be kept active till completion of this recruitment process. Candidates should read the detailed Instructions for Applicants on the RPSC website (https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in) before applying.
- Documents Required to be Scanned and Uploaded:
- Recent photograph (as per RPSC guidelines - to be captured live via webcam/mobile at the time of online application)
- Left thumb impression scanned and uploaded (mandatory; also required at examination centre)
- Aadhaar Card / Janadhaar Card for identity verification (mandatory before applying)
- Documents to be Produced at the time of Examination / Document Verification / Appointment:
- Admit Card / Call Letter (downloaded from RPSC website) along with valid photo identity proof in original
- Caste Certificate in prescribed Government format (for SC/ST candidates) - issued by competent authority
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Certificate in prescribed format issued before the last date of application (for OBC candidates)
- Income and Assets Certificate (for EWS candidates) - issued in prescribed format by competent authority
- Disability Certificate in prescribed format (for PwBD candidates) as per RPwD Act, 2016
- Educational qualification certificates and marksheets (10th onwards, including M.Sc./M.Tech./M.E. and Computer Science qualification)
- Experience Certificate in prescribed proforma (as per Annexure available in notification) - certifying at least 2 years of FSL/relevant experience after attainment of educational qualification
- Last month's salary slip / proof of current employment (if applicable)
- Character / Antecedent verification certificate from competent authority
- Medical fitness certificate from competent authority at the time of appointment
- Apply Online at: https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in | SSO Portal: https://sso.rajasthan.gov.in
- For queries: Contact RPSC Helpdesk Number or E-Mail as given on Recruitment Portal; or visit RPSC office, Ajmer in person between working hours. Phone: 0145-2635212 and 2635200.
Important Instructions for RPSC Senior Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 Candidates
- Candidates must complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the SSO Portal before applying; no application can be submitted without a valid OTR.
- The detailed advertisement and Instructions for Applicants on the RPSC website (https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in) are part of this notification - candidates must read them before applying.
- Candidates must apply separately for each post they wish to apply for - a separate online application must be submitted for each post.
- Candidates belonging to OBC Creamy Layer from Rajasthan and candidates from other states' SC/ST/OBC categories must apply as General/UR candidates.
- The online application must be submitted on or before 10-07-2026 (up to 12:00 midnight). No offline or physical application will be accepted under any circumstances.
- After submitting the online application, an Application Form Number (Application No.) will be generated - if this is not received, the application has not been successfully submitted.
- Candidates must ensure that all educational qualification and experience required as per this advertisement is obtained on or before the last date of online application.
- Online application Amendment (correction) is possible on payment of Rs. 500/- within 10 days after the last date of application, through the RPSC website; after this, no amendment will be accepted.
- One Time Registration (OTR) details - name, father's name, date of birth, gender - cannot be amended in the online application; any discrepancy with Aadhaar/Janadhaar must be corrected in the OTR before applying.
- Candidates with pending disciplinary/vigilance cases or adverse RBI/Statutory Authority observations are not eligible for appointment.
- PwBD candidates eligible for scribe facility: candidates with 40% or more physical disability having limitation in writing are eligible; scribe facility and compensatory time will be provided as per RPwD Act, 2016 and RPSC guidelines. Candidates must apply for scribe facility at least two days before the examination date.
- Mobile phones, smartwatches, or any electronic/communication devices are not allowed inside the examination hall.
- All revisions/corrigendum (if any) will be hosted on the RPSC website (https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in) only - candidates should visit regularly.
- Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
- Legal jurisdiction for any dispute arising out of this recruitment shall be Rajasthan only.
- RPSC reserves the right to cancel the selection process partly/entirely at any stage without assigning any reason.
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Q2. How many vacancies are available in RPSC SSO 2026?
- A total of 03 vacancies are available: 1 for Toxicology Division (ST), 1 for Physics Division (UR), and 1 for Ballistics Division (OBC)
Q3. What is the eligibility criteria for RPSC Senior Scientific Officer 2026?
- Candidates must have an M.Sc./M.Tech./M.E. in relevant disciplines with at least Second Division, along with 2 years’ experience in a State or Central Government FSL. Computer Science qualification and working knowledge of Hindi & Rajasthan culture are mandatory
Q4. What is the age limit for applying to RPSC SSO 2026?
- Candidates must be between 21 and 40 years as of 01 January 2027. Age relaxations apply for reserved categories, PwBD, ex-servicemen, and women under specific conditions
Q6. What is the application fee for RPSC SSO Recruitment 2026?
- General, OBC (Creamy Layer), and candidates from other states: ₹600. Reserved category candidates from Rajasthan & PwBD: ₹400. Fees are non-refundable and must be paid online
Q7. What is the selection process for RPSC SSO 2026?
- Selection will be based on an Online Written Examination (objective type) followed by merit-based selection and document verification. Negative marking applies for wrong or unattempted answers
Q8. What documents are required for RPSC SSO 2026 application?
- Candidates must upload a recent photograph, left thumb impression, Aadhaar/Janadhaar, educational qualification certificates, computer science certification, and experience certificates during online application. Originals must be produced during verification
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