RSSB Jail Prahari Exam 2024: Important Dates and Timeline

Key Dates for RSSB Jail Prahari Recruitment 2024

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has announced the important dates for the RSSB Jail Prahari Recruitment 2024. Below is a structured timeline of all crucial events, including application deadlines, exam dates, and result announcements.

Important Dates Table

RSSB Jail Prahari 2024: Timeline of Events

December 2024

• 11 December 2024: RSSB released the detailed notification for Jail Prahari Recruitment 2024 (Advertisement No. 17/2024).
• 24 December 2024: Online application process commenced. Candidates could register and pay the OTR fee via the RSSB portal (http://rssb.rajasthan.gov.in).

January 2025

• 22 January 2025: Last date to submit online applications and pay the OTR fee. No offline applications were accepted.
• 23-29 January 2025: Application correction window open. Candidates could modify details (except OTR-linked data) for a fee of Rs. 300.

April 2025

• 9, 11, 12 April 2025: Written Examination scheduled. The exam was proposed to be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT), Tablet-Based Test (TBT), or Offline (OMR) mode. Dates were tentative and subject to change by RSSB.

Post-Examination Events (Tentative)

• Admit Card Release: Expected 10-15 days before the written exam. Candidates must download it from the RSSB website.
• Answer Key Release: To be published after the exam. Objections could be raised with a fee of Rs. 100 per question.
• Result Declaration: Based on written exam performance. Candidates scoring 36% minimum qualifying marks would proceed to the next stage.
• Physical Efficiency Test (PET): For candidates qualifying the written exam. Includes a 5 km run (25 minutes for males, 35 minutes for females).
• Document Verification: Final stage before appointment. Candidates must submit original certificates for verification.

Upcoming Events for RSSB Jail Prahari 2024

Written Examination (Rescheduled)

• New Dates: Will be updated when available. The exam was initially scheduled for 9, 11, 12 April 2025 but may be rescheduled due to administrative reasons.
• Exam Pattern:

  Section	Questions	Marks	Duration
  Reasoning and Logical Ability	45	180	2 Hours
  General Knowledge/Science/Social Science/Current Affairs	25	100
  Rajasthan History, Culture, Art, and Geography	30	120
  Total	100	400	2 Hours

• Negative Marking: 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer.
• Minimum Qualifying Marks: 36% (144 marks out of 400).

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

• Eligibility: Candidates scoring 10 times the number of vacancies in the written exam (category-wise) will qualify for PET.
• PET Details:

  Test	Male Candidates	Female Candidates
  5 km Run	≤ 25 minutes	≤ 35 minutes

• Exemptions: Ex-servicemen and former personnel of Central Police Organizations are exempted from PET.

Document Verification

• Required Documents:
  • Educational certificates (10th/Secondary mark sheet).
  • Caste certificate (for reserved categories).
  • Domicile certificate (for Rajasthan residents).
  • No Objection Certificate (NOC) for government employees.
  • Character certificate from a gazetted officer.
  • Medical fitness certificate.

RSSB Jail Prahari 2024: Vacancy Update

Revised Vacancies

• Initial Vacancies: 803 (759 for Non-Scheduled Areas, 44 for Scheduled Areas).
• First Revision (8 August 2025): Increased to 968 (917 for Non-Scheduled Areas, 51 for Scheduled Areas).
• Second Revision (26 August 2025): Corrected to 968 (912 for Non-Scheduled Areas, 56 for Scheduled Areas).

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution (Revised)

RSSB Jail Prahari 2024: Exam Syllabus

The RSSB Jail Prahari Syllabus covers three main sections:

1. Reasoning and Logical Ability

• Statement and Assumptions
• Statement and Arguments
• Statement and Conclusions
• Number and Letter Series
• Coding-Decoding
• Blood Relations
• Analogy
• Odd One Out

2. General Knowledge, Science, Social Science, and Current Affairs

• Current Affairs: National and international events, sports, politics, economy, and technology.
• General Science:
  • Physical and chemical changes
  • Metals, non-metals, and compounds
  • Light reflection and laws
  • Genetics terminology
  • Human body structure and diseases
  • Waste management
• Disaster Management and Climate Change:
  • Types of disasters (natural and man-made)
  • Role of national and international agencies
  • Climate change impacts and mitigation
• Indian Constitution and Rajasthan's Political System:
  • Fundamental rights and duties
  • Right to Information (RTI) Act
  • State governance (Governor, CM, Cabinet, Legislature)
  • District administration

3. Rajasthan History, Culture, Art, and Geography

• History: Major historical events, freedom movement, and integration of Rajasthan.
• Culture and Art: Folk music, dance, festivals, attire, and handicrafts.
• Geography:
  • Physical features and divisions
  • Climate, rivers, and lakes
  • Natural vegetation and wildlife
  • Population and transport
• Economy: Agriculture, industries, and state budget.

Additional Information

Eligibility Criteria

• Age Limit (as of 1 January 2026):
  • Minimum: 18 years
  • Maximum: 26 years
  • Age Relaxation:
    • SC/ST/OBC/EWS/MBC (Rajasthan residents): 5 years
    • Women (General): 5 years
    • Women (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/MBC): 10 years
    • Ex-servicemen: Up to 50 years
• Educational Qualification: Secondary (10th) pass from a recognized board.
• Language Proficiency: Knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script and Rajasthani culture.

Application Process

• Mode: Online only via RSSB Portal or SSO Portal.
• OTR Fee:
  • General/EWS/OBC-NCL/MBC-NCL: Rs. 600
  • SC/ST/Reserved Categories: Rs. 400
• Correction Window: 7 days post-application deadline (Rs. 300 fee).

Exam Day Instructions

• Documents Required: Admit card, photo ID, and passport-sized photograph.
• Prohibited Items: Mobile phones, electronic devices, and study materials.
• Dress Code: As per RSSB guidelines (details on the official website).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. When will the RSSB Jail Prahari Admit Card be released?

The admit card will be released 10-15 days before the written exam. Candidates must download it from the RSSB website.

2. What is the selection process for RSSB Jail Prahari 2024?

The selection process includes:

• Written Examination (400 marks)
• Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
• Document Verification

3. Is there negative marking in the RSSB Jail Prahari Exam?

Yes, 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. Unattempted questions (up to 10%) will also incur a penalty of 1/3 mark per question.

4. What are the minimum qualifying marks for the written exam?

Candidates must score at least 36% (144 marks out of 400) to qualify for the next stage.

5. Can candidates from other states apply for RSSB Jail Prahari 2024?

Yes, but they will be considered under the General Category and must pay the applicable fee (Rs. 600).

Sources

• [RSSB Official Notification (11 December 2024)](Will be updated when available)
• RSSB Official Website
• [Revised Vacancy Notification (8 August 2025)](Will be updated when available)
• [Corrected Vacancy Notification (26 August 2025)](Will be updated when available)