RPSC Senior Scientific Officer Exam City Slip 2026: Exam Date and Admit Card — Latest Update
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has released a press note dated 05 October 2026 with the exam schedule. The Senior Scientific Officer Competitive Exam 2026 (Home Department) will be held between 13 and 16 October 2026, together with the Assistant Director & Senior Scientific Officer Competitive Exam 2025. The press note does not give a separate date for each SSO division, so check your own exam date on your admit card.
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Window | 13 October 2026 to 16 October 2026 |
| Morning Session | 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM |
| Afternoon Session | 03:00 PM to 05:30 PM |
| Extra Time | 10 minutes to fill the fifth OMR option |
| Exam District Information | 7 days before the exam, after login on the SSO portal |
| Admit Card | Uploaded 3 days before the exam on the RPSC website and SSO portal |
| Entry Closes | 60 minutes before the exam starts |
| Login Details | Application No. and Date of Birth |
You can get your admit card in either of two ways. Follow these steps.
- Open the RPSC website and click the “Admit Card” link.
- Enter your Application No. and Date of Birth, then download the admit card.
- Or log in on the SSO Rajasthan portal, open Citizen Apps (G2C) and select the Recruitment Portal to download it.
- Log in on the SSO portal seven days before the exam to see your allotted exam district.
Before you leave for the centre, go through the rules below. Two of them can cost you the exam outright, so treat them seriously.
| Exam-Day Rule | What It Means for You |
|---|---|
| Entry Time | Entry closes 60 minutes before the exam starts; no candidate is let in after that |
| Photo ID | Latest original colour Aadhaar card; if its photo is old or unclear, an original driving licence, passport or voter ID with a clear, recent colour photo |
| No Clear Photo ID | The candidate will not be allowed into the centre |
| Admit Card Photo | Paste a recent, clear colour photograph on the admit card |
| Unattempted Questions | Darken option 5 for any question you do not attempt |
| More Than 10% Blank | A candidate who has not darkened any of the five circles in more than 10% of questions shall be disqualified |
| Unfair Means | Punishable under the Rajasthan public examination unfair-means law of 2022 with up to life imprisonment, a fine of up to ₹10 crore and attachment of property |
The Commission also warns candidates not to trust touts or middlemen who promise to get anyone passed. Read the instructions printed with your admit card as well.
RPSC SSO 2026 Notification: Eligibility, Salary & Online Application Guide
If you are a science postgraduate dreaming of a respected forensic science career, this recruitment is one to follow closely. The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), Ajmer, has released a notification to recruit Senior Scientific Officers (SSO) for the State Forensic Science Laboratory, Rajasthan. The recruitment covers three specialised divisions — Toxicology, Physics and Ballistics — and the posts come in the high Pay Matrix Level L-15. These are permanent state government posts that combine good pay with the prestige of forensic investigation work. You can find more such openings on the Rajasthan Govt Jobs page.
The online application window ran from 11 June 2026 to 10 July 2026 and is now closed; the written exam is scheduled between 13 and 16 October 2026. Candidates will be selected through a written examination based on their concerned subject. In this article, we explain the exam schedule, eligibility, age limit, salary and exam scheme in very simple language. Read it carefully so that no detail slips past you, and keep GovtJobsAlert.in saved as your trusted partner for every RPSC update.
What are the Key Highlights of RPSC Senior Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026?
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) is conducting this recruitment on behalf of the State Forensic Science Laboratory under Advertisement No. 04/2026-27. The posts are governed by the Rajasthan Forensic Science Service Rules. Here are the key points at a glance.
- Recruiting Body: Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), Ajmer
- Post Name: Senior Scientific Officer (Toxicology, Physics, Ballistics)
- Total Vacancies: 3 posts
- Pay Scale: Pay Matrix Level L-15
- Job Location: Rajasthan
- Application Dates: 11 June 2026 to 10 July 2026 (closed)
- Exam Date: 13 to 16 October 2026
How Many Vacancies are in RPSC Senior Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026?
The 3 vacancies are spread across three forensic divisions, with one post in each. The reservation status for each division is shown below. A horizontal reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) also applies as per the notification.
| Post (Division) | Reservation | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Scientific Officer (Toxicology) | SC | 1 |
| Senior Scientific Officer (Physics) | General (Women) | 1 |
| Senior Scientific Officer (Ballistics) | OBC | 1 |
| Total | — | 3 |
Candidates who wanted to apply for more than one division had to submit a separate online application for each post.
What is the Eligibility for RPSC Senior Scientific Officer 2026?
This recruitment is meant for science postgraduates with relevant work experience. Please check the education, experience and age conditions carefully. Postgraduates can also explore the Post Graduate Govt Jobs page for more such roles.
Educational Qualification
- Toxicology Division: M.Sc. (II Division) in Chemistry, or M.Tech/M.E. in Chemical Engineering, or M.Sc. in Forensic Science with specialisation in Forensic Chemistry, Toxicology or Narcotics.
- Physics Division: M.Sc. (II Division) in Physics, or M.Tech/M.E. in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or M.Sc. in Forensic Science with Forensic Physics specialisation.
- Ballistics Division: M.Sc. (II Division) in Physics or Mathematics, or M.Sc. in Forensic Science with Forensic Ballistics specialisation.
- Common requirement: A certificate, diploma or degree in Computer Science / Computer Application (or NIELIT “O” Level), plus working knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script and knowledge of Rajasthani culture.
Experience
- A minimum of 2 years of experience working in a State or Central Government Forensic Science Laboratory, or similar experience in a public undertaking or corporation, acquired by the last date of application.
Age Limit
- The applicant must be between 21 and 40 years of age as on 01 January 2027.
- Age relaxation: SC, ST, OBC, MBC and EWS men of Rajasthan get 5 years; women of these categories get 10 years; General-category women get 5 years. Other relaxations apply as per Rajasthan rules.
What is the Salary for RPSC Senior Scientific Officer 2026?
The Senior Scientific Officer posts are placed in Pay Matrix Level L-15. This makes the role both financially rewarding and professionally prestigious.
- Pay Level: Pay Matrix Level L-15
- Probation: During the probation period, a fixed monthly remuneration is paid as per State Government rules
Being a senior pay grade, Level L-15 makes this one of the most attractive forensic science roles in the state.
Beyond pay, the role offers job security and the satisfaction of contributing to criminal investigation and justice.
What is the Selection Process for RPSC Senior Scientific Officer 2026?
Selection is based on a written competitive examination in the candidate’s concerned subject. Understanding the exam pattern and syllabus early will boost your preparation.
Written Examination Pattern
The written examination is an objective (multiple-choice) paper. It contains 150 questions carrying 150 marks, and the duration is 2 hours 30 minutes. Each question has five options, and one option must be marked. There is negative marking — one-third of the marks for a question is deducted for a wrong answer or for leaving it blank without marking option five.
Merit and Final Selection
Candidates are selected on merit based on their marks in the written examination. The Commission may use scaling or normalisation while evaluating answer sheets. Check the detailed syllabus on the Commission’s website.
How to Apply Online for RPSC Senior Scientific Officer 2026?
Applications were accepted online only through the SSO Rajasthan portal, and the window closed on 10 July 2026. The steps that applicants followed are kept here for reference.
- Visit the SSO Rajasthan portal or the Commission’s website (direct links given in the Essential Links section below).
- Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) with Aadhaar/Jan Aadhaar based KYC if you are a new user.
- Log in and open the Recruitment Portal, then select this notification.
- Fill in your personal, educational and experience details carefully.
- Upload your photograph, thumb impression and required certificates.
- Pay the prescribed fee online and submit the application.
- Take a printout of the submitted form for your future reference.
What are the Important Dates for RPSC Senior Scientific Officer Exam 2026?
Note these dates so you stay on track. The Commission has now announced the exam window in its press note dated 05 October 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 02 June 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 11 June 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 10 July 2026 |
| Online Correction Window | Within 10 days after last date |
| Exam Date | |
| Exam District Information | 7 days before the exam (SSO portal) |
| Admit Card | 3 days before the exam |
What was the Application Fee for RPSC Senior Scientific Officer 2026?
A One Time Registration (OTR) fee applies as per category. Candidates from other states are treated as General category.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Creamy Layer | ₹600 |
| SC, ST, OBC-NCL, MBC-NCL | ₹400 |
| EWS / Sahariya | ₹400 |
The fee was paid online through the SSO Rajasthan portal; candidates who had already paid the One Time Registration fee did not need to pay it again.
Essential Links — RPSC Senior Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026
- RPSC SSO Exam Date & Exam District Press Note (05 Oct 2026)
- Check Exam Date for RPSC Senior Scientific Officer Exam City Slip 2026
- SSO Rajasthan Login for Exam District and Admit Card
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Visit RPSC Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram for Rajasthan Govt Jobs
If you applied for this post, the exam is now just days away. The written exam is scheduled between 13 and 16 October 2026, so revise your subject thoroughly and download your admit card as soon as it is uploaded. A focused effort now can launch a respected career in forensic science. For more updates, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in and explore all Rajasthan Govt Jobs notifications regularly.