RPSC Deputy Commandant Eligibility Criteria 2025

RPSC Deputy Commandant Age Limit

The age limit for the RPSC Deputy Commandant exam as of 1st January 2026 is:

• Minimum Age: 20 years
• Maximum Age: 40 years

Note:

• Candidates who were overage as of 1st January 2021 (for the 2020 advertisement) but meet the age criteria as of 1st January 2026 are eligible for a 3-year relaxation in the upper age limit.
• The age is calculated based on the date mentioned above, and no other date will be considered for age calculation.

RPSC Deputy Commandant Educational Qualification

Mandatory Qualifications:

1. Ex-Captain from the Indian Army

   • Includes officers retired or resigned from the Army.
   • Includes officers released or demobilized from Emergency or Short Service Commission.

2. Working Knowledge of Hindi

   • Must be written in Devanagari Script.
   • Must have knowledge of Rajasthan Culture.

Note:

• Candidates must have retired or completed service from the Indian Army by the last date of application.
• Candidates applying on the basis of a No Objection Certificate (NOC) must retire or complete service within one year from the last date of application and must upload the NOC.
• Ex-servicemen below the rank of Captain are not eligible to apply.

RPSC Deputy Commandant Nationality and Domicile Requirements

Nationality:

• Candidates must be Indian citizens.

Domicile:

• Reserved Category Benefits (SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS/Ex-Servicemen):
  • Only applicable to permanent residents of Rajasthan.
  • Candidates from other states applying under reserved categories will be considered under the General (Unreserved) category.

Special Note for Married Women:

• Women from other states who acquire Rajasthan domicile post-marriage are not eligible for reserved category benefits (SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS) in public employment. They must apply under the General category.

RPSC Deputy Commandant Age Relaxation

The following table outlines the age relaxation applicable to various categories for the RPSC Deputy Commandant exam:

Important Notes on Age Relaxation:

• Age relaxation provisions are non-cumulative. Candidates can avail only one type of relaxation.
• Ex-servicemen who have already availed benefits for a government post in Rajasthan are not eligible for further relaxation.
• Government employees must ensure their age does not exceed 60 years on the date of appointment.

RPSC Deputy Commandant Other Requirements

Physical and Medical Standards:

• Candidates must be medically fit as per the standards prescribed by the appointing authority.
• A medical certificate from a competent authority must be submitted post-selection, confirming the candidate is fit for state service.

Character and Conduct:

• Candidates must submit a character certificate from their last educational institution, stating their conduct as "Good."
• A police verification certificate must be submitted post-selection, confirming no criminal record that would disqualify them from state service.

Family Planning Norms:

• Candidates with more than two children as of 1st June 2002 are not eligible for appointment.
  • Exceptions:
    • If the number of children does not increase after 1st June 2002.
    • If a single delivery results in multiple children (counted as one unit).
    • Children with disabilities are not counted.
    • Widows and Divorcee/Deserted Women are exempt from this rule.

Documents Required for Verification:

1. Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS):

   • Must be issued on or before the last date of application.
   • For married women, the certificate must be based on father’s name and residence.

2. Income and Asset Certificate (for EWS):

   • Must include the candidate’s and father’s name, issued by a competent authority.

3. Ex-servicemen Certificate:

   • Must include a No Objection Certificate (NOC) if applying on that basis.
   • Must confirm retirement or completion of service within one year of the last date of application.

4. Widow/Divorcee/Deserted Women Certificate:

   • Widows: Must submit a death certificate of husband and linking documents (e.g., marriage certificate, ration card, child’s birth certificate).
   • Divorcee/Deserted Women: Must submit a court decree issued on or before the last date of application.

5. Disability Certificate (for PwD candidates):

   • Must be issued by a competent medical authority with 40% or more disability.
   • Certificates issued after 1st March 2024 must be generated through the UDID/Swavlamban Portal.

6. Marriage Registration Certificate:

   • Mandatory for all candidates as per government norms.

7. No Objection Certificate (NOC) for Government Employees:

   • Must be submitted if the candidate is already employed in a central/state government or public sector undertaking.

Additional Notes:

• Candidates must ensure all documents are valid and submitted within the stipulated time.
• False information or suppression of facts may lead to disqualification and legal action under Section 217 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
• Candidates debarred from any examination by RPSC/UPSC/other recruiting agencies are not eligible to apply.

RPSC Deputy Commandant Selection Process

The selection process for the RPSC Deputy Commandant exam consists of the following stages:

1. Written Examination:

   • Total Marks: 150
   • Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
   • Subject: General Knowledge & General Science
   • Negative Marking: 1/3rd marks deducted for each wrong answer.

2. Interview:

   • Total Marks: 15
   • Candidates who qualify the written examination will be called for an interview based on the cutoff marks decided by the RPSC.

Note:

• The final merit list will be prepared based on the combined marks of the written examination and interview.
• The RPSC reserves the right to adopt scaling/moderation/normalization methods if required.

Important Dates for RPSC Deputy Commandant 2025

How to Apply for RPSC Deputy Commandant 2025

1. One Time Registration (OTR):

   • Candidates must register on the RPSC Recruitment Portal via the SSO Portal.
   • OTR requires details such as name, father’s name, date of birth, gender, educational qualifications, and Aadhaar card details.

2. Filling the Online Application Form:

   • Log in to the Recruitment Portal using OTR credentials.
   • Fill in the application form with personal, educational, and category details.
   • Upload a live photograph, signature, and unique mark.

3. Application Fee:

   • General/OBC (Creamy Layer)/MBC (Creamy Layer): ₹600
   • Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC-Non Creamy Layer/MBC-Non Creamy Layer/EWS/Saharia Tribe): ₹400
   • Persons with Disabilities (PwD): ₹400

4. Submission and Printout:

   • Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.

Note:

• Candidates can modify their application form within 10 days after the last date of application by paying a fee of ₹800.
• No modifications will be allowed after this period.

RPSC Deputy Commandant Exam Centers

The exam centers will be located in Ajmer and Jaipur. The exact venue and date will be notified later on the RPSC official website.

RPSC Deputy Commandant Syllabus

The detailed syllabus for the RPSC Deputy Commandant written examination will be released on the RPSC official website. The syllabus will cover:

• General Knowledge: Current affairs, history, geography, polity, economy, and culture of Rajasthan and India.
• General Science: Basic concepts of physics, chemistry, biology, and environmental science.

Note:

• The syllabus will be updated on the RPSC website. Candidates are advised to check the website regularly for updates.

Contact Information

For any queries related to the RPSC Deputy Commandant exam, candidates can contact:

• RPSC Helpline: 0145-2635212, 0145-2635200
• Address: Secretary, Rajasthan Public Service Commission, Ajmer.
• Website: https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in