RPSC Assistant Director & Senior Scientific Officer Cutoff Analysis (2025-26)

RPSC Assistant Director & Senior Scientific Officer Expected Cutoff

The expected cutoff for the RPSC Assistant Director (DNA Division) and Senior Scientific Officer (various divisions) recruitment 2025-26 will be updated when available. Cutoff marks depend on factors such as the number of vacancies, difficulty level of the exam, and candidate performance.

RPSC Assistant Director & Senior Scientific Officer Previous Year Cutoff

Previous year cutoff data for the RPSC Assistant Director and Senior Scientific Officer posts is currently not available. The table below will be updated once official data is released.

RPSC Assistant Director & Senior Scientific Officer Category-wise Cutoff

The RPSC Assistant Director and Senior Scientific Officer recruitment follows reservation norms as per the Rajasthan government. Below is the category-wise vacancy distribution for the 2025-26 cycle:

Vacancy Breakdown (2025-26)

Note:

• Horizontal Reservation: No vacancies are reserved for Ex-Servicemen or Persons with Disabilities (PwD) in this cycle.
• Women Reservation: Vacancies for women (GEN.WE, WD, DV) are included within the general category.

Factors Affecting RPSC Assistant Director & Senior Scientific Officer Cutoff

The cutoff marks for RPSC Assistant Director and Senior Scientific Officer posts are influenced by the following factors:

1. Number of Vacancies

   • Higher vacancies may lead to a lower cutoff, while fewer vacancies can increase competition.

2. Difficulty Level of the Exam

   • A tougher exam may result in lower cutoff marks, while an easier exam could push the cutoff higher.

3. Number of Applicants

   • A larger pool of candidates can increase competition, potentially raising the cutoff.

4. Category-wise Reservation

   • Cutoffs vary across categories (General, SC, ST, OBC, MBC, EWS) due to reservation policies.

5. Normalization Process

   • If multiple shifts are conducted, RPSC may use normalization to adjust scores, impacting the final cutoff.

6. Previous Year Trends

   • While no previous year data is available, historical trends (if released) can provide insights into expected cutoffs.

7. Marking Scheme

   • The exam follows a negative marking system (1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer), which may affect candidate scores and the overall cutoff.

8. Experience and Qualification Requirements

   • The posts require specific educational qualifications and work experience (e.g., 2-3 years in Forensic DNA for Assistant Director). Candidates with higher qualifications or experience may perform better, influencing the cutoff.

9. State Government Policies

   • Reservation policies for Rajasthan domicile candidates (SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS) and age relaxations may impact category-wise cutoffs.

10. Exam Pattern

    • The exam consists of 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for 150 marks, with a 2.5-hour duration. The subject-specific nature of the exam (e.g., DNA, Serology, Chemistry) means performance in specialized topics heavily influences the cutoff.

Additional Information

• Exam Pattern:

  • Subject: Concerned subject as prescribed in the qualifications (e.g., Zoology, Forensic Science, Chemistry).
  • Total Questions: 150 (MCQs).
  • Total Marks: 150.
  • Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes.
  • Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer.

• Eligibility Criteria:

  • Age Limit: 21 to 40 years as of 01.01.2027 (relaxations apply for reserved categories).
  • Educational Qualification: Varies by post (e.g., M.Sc. in Zoology, Forensic Science, or Chemistry with specified divisions and experience).
  • Experience: 2-3 years in relevant fields (e.g., Forensic DNA for Assistant Director).

• Reservation Policies:

  • SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS: Only for Rajasthan domicile candidates.
  • Women: Horizontal reservation within categories (e.g., GEN.WE, WD, DV).
  • Ex-Servicemen/PwD: No vacancies reserved in this cycle.

Source: RPSC Official Notification (23.12.2025).