RPSC Protection Officer Recruitment 2025-26 [12 Post] – Apply Online
📰 Job Title
Protection Officer
Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), Ajmer
📢 Advertisement Details
Advertisement Number: 13/Exam/Protection Officer/RPSC/EP-1/2025-26
Department: Women & Child Development Department, Rajasthan
Under Rules: Rajasthan Mahila Adhikarita (Rajya evam Adhinasth) Sewa Niyam, 2017
📅 Post Date
Updated On: 19th December 2025
Detailed Advertisement Date: 18 December 2025
🧾 Brief Description
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), Ajmer invites online applications for recruitment to a total of 12 posts of Protection Officer under the Women & Child Development Department. The posts are permanent. Candidates are advised to read the full official notification carefully before applying.
Application Window: Online applications will be accepted from 24 December 2025 to 22 January 2026 (upto 12:00 Midnight).
📆 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 18 December 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 24 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 22 January 2026 (upto 12:00 Midnight) |
| Correction Window | Available after final submission (with ₹500 fee) |
| Exam Date / Admit Card | To be notified later |
💰 Application / One Time Registration (OTR) Fee
General (Unreserved) / Creamy Layer OBC & MBC Candidates: ₹600/-
Reserved Category (SC/ST/Non-Creamy Layer OBC & MBC/EWS/Saharia Primitive Tribe): ₹400/-
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): ₹400/-
Payment Mode: Online.
Important Note: Candidates from states other than Rajasthan belonging to SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS categories will be treated as General Category candidates and must pay the General Category fee.
🎂 Age Limit (as on 01.01.2027)
Cut-off Date: 01 January 2027
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 40 Years
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Male Candidates (SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS) of Rajasthan | 5 Years |
| Women Candidates (SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS) of Rajasthan | 10 Years |
| Women Candidates (General/Unreserved Category) | 5 Years |
| Widows and Divorced Women | No Upper Age Limit |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 5 Years (Additional) |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Rajasthan Civil Services Rules |
Note: Age relaxations are non-cumulative. Only the most beneficial one will be applicable.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
1. Essential Educational Qualification:
- Law Graduate (LL.B) OR Master in Social Work (M.S.W.) from a University established by law in India.
- Working knowledge of Hindi written in Devnagari Script and knowledge of Rajasthani Culture.
2. Other Provisions: Candidates appearing in the final year of the required qualification can also apply provisionally, but they must provide proof of passing before the examination.
📊 Vacancy Details
Total Number of Posts: 12 Posts
Post Name: Protection Officer
Pay Scale: L-11 (Grade Pay ₹4200/-) as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix. During probation, fixed pay as per state government rules will be applicable.
Category-wise Vacancy Distribution (Vertical Reservation)
| Category | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| General (Unreserved) – GEN | 5 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 1 |
| More Backward Classes (MBC) | 2 |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
Note: There are 0 (Zero) posts for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) in this advertisement.
Horizontal Reservation (Within the above categories)
- Ex-Serviceman: 1 Post (from General/UR category)
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 1 Post for Blind/Low Vision (B/LV)
Important: The number of posts is subject to increase/decrease as per the requisition from the department.
📝 Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Selection Process: The selection will be made through a Written Examination.
Exam Scheme:
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies (Compulsory) | 300 | 3 Hours |
| Paper II | Optional Subject: (A) Social Work OR (B) Law (Candidate to choose one) | 300 | 3 Hours |
| Total | 600 | 6 Hours |
Key Points:
- All questions will be of Multiple Choice Type (Objective).
- Negative Marking: For every wrong answer, 1/3 (one-third) of the marks prescribed for that question will be deducted.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: 40% in each paper (with relaxation for PwBD and Ex-Servicemen as per rules).
- The detailed syllabus will be available on the RPSC website.
🖊️ How To Apply Online
- Visit the official RPSC website: https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in.
- Read the “Instructions for Applicants”, detailed advertisement, and related service rules carefully.
- For first-time applicants, complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the Rajasthan SSO Portal: https://sso.rajasthan.gov.in. This requires details like name, father’s name, date of birth, gender, secondary exam details, and Aadhaar card.
- After OTR, login to the SSO portal, go to Citizen Apps (G2C), select the Recruitment Portal, and apply using your OTR number.
- Fill the online application form for “Protection Officer Exam 2025”, upload scanned photograph, signature, and left thumb impression.
- Pay the applicable One Time Registration (OTR) fee online.
- Submit the form and take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
Caution: Details like Name, Father’s Name, Date of Birth, and Gender entered during OTR cannot be changed later. Verify these with your educational documents before proceeding.
🔗 Important Links
| Title | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (Link active from 24 Dec 2025) | RPSC Recruitment Portal |
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Click Here |
| One Time Registration (OTR) Portal | Rajasthan SSO Portal |
| Official Website (RPSC) | rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in |
| Homepage | Click Here |
❓ Important Points to Note
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Domicile for Reservation | Benefits of reservation for SC, ST, OBC, MBC, EWS, and Ex-Servicemen are available only to domicile candidates of Rajasthan state. Candidates from other states must apply under the General category. |
| Category Certificate | SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS certificates must be issued on or before the last date of application (22 Jan 2026) in the prescribed format by competent authority of Rajasthan. |
| Application Correction | Correction in the online application (except Name, Father’s Name, DOB, Gender) is allowed after final submission by paying a correction fee of ₹500 within the specified period. |
| Two-Child Policy | Candidate with more than two children born on or after 1 June 2002 (with certain exceptions) is not eligible for appointment. |
| Contact for Queries | RPSC Help Desk: Phone – 0145-2635212, 2635200. Official website should be checked regularly for all updates. |