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RPSC Senior Scientific Officer 2026: Apply Online for 3 Posts
Rajasthan Public Service Commission has issued Advt. No. 04/Exam/SSO/Home(Gr.-I)/RPSC/EP-I/2026-27 for Senior Scientific Officer recruitment in the Home Department. Online applications are open from 11 June 2026 to 10 July 2026 for 3 posts.
Alert Details
OrganizationRajasthan Public Service Commission
Post / ExamSenior Scientific Officer 2026
Vacancies3 posts: Toxicology Division 1, Physics Division 1, and Ballistics Division 1.
StateRajasthan
Application FeeGeneral / Creamy Layer OBC / Creamy Layer MBC candidates: Rs. 600. Non-Creamy Layer OBC, Non-Creamy Layer MBC, EWS, SC, ST, Sahariya area candidates and Persons with Disabilities: Rs. 400. Online correction fee: Rs. 500.
Age Limit
Minimum 21 years and maximum 40 years as on 01 January 2027. Category-wise relaxation applies as per Rajasthan Government/RPSC rules.
Student Highlights
- Recruitment is for Senior Scientific Officer posts in Toxicology, Physics, and Ballistics divisions.
- Total advertised vacancies are 3 posts.
- The notice requires subject-specific postgraduate or forensic science qualifications plus computer qualification and experience.
- Applications are accepted only online through the RPSC / Rajasthan SSO process.
- Candidates should read the post-wise qualification table carefully before applying.
How To Apply
- Open the RPSC official website, rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in.
- Read the Senior Scientific Officer 2026 advertisement and Instructions for Applicants.
- Use the Apply Online link on RPSC or login through sso.rajasthan.gov.in.
- Complete or update One Time Registration (OTR) before filling the application.
- Fill post-wise qualification, experience, category, and reservation details carefully.
- Pay the prescribed fee online and submit the form before 10 July 2026.
- Save the submitted application number and print/download the final application.
Eligibility And Selection
Qualification: Post-wise M.Sc. or M.Tech/M.E. / Forensic Science qualification is required for Toxicology, Physics, or Ballistics divisions, along with computer qualification and two years' relevant FSL or similar experience. Working knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script and knowledge of Rajasthan culture are also required.
- Written competitive examination.
- RPSC may use scaling, moderation, or normalization in answer-sheet evaluation where required.
- Document verification and eligibility checking.
- Final recommendation according to merit, reservation, and service rules.
Exam Pattern
- The written examination will be objective type.
- One paper will be held for the concerned subject prescribed in the qualifications.
- The paper will contain 150 questions for 150 marks.
- Duration is 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Negative marking applies: one-third of the marks prescribed for a question will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Important Messages For Students
- Apply only through official RPSC / Rajasthan SSO links.
- Check division-wise eligibility before selecting the post.
- The advertisement says vacancies may be revised based on department requirements.
- Candidates must possess the required educational qualification and experience by the prescribed date.
- Track corrigendum, exam date, admit card, and result updates on the RPSC official website.
Verification
First detected: 02 Jun 2026
Last checked: 12 Jun 2026
Reviewed by: Editorial Desk
Users must confirm all dates, fees, eligibility, and links on the official website before applying or paying any fee.