RPSC Protection Officer Recruitment 2025-26 [12 Post] – Apply Online

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📰 Job Title

Protection Officer
Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), Ajmer

📅 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.

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💰 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

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)

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:

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

1. Visit the official RPSC website: https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in.
2. Read the “Instructions for Applicants”, detailed advertisement, and related service rules carefully.
3. 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.
4. After OTR, login to the SSO portal, go to Citizen Apps (G2C), select the Recruitment Portal, and apply using your OTR number.
5. Fill the online application form for “Protection Officer Exam 2025”, upload scanned photograph, signature, and left thumb impression.
6. Pay the applicable One Time Registration (OTR) fee online.
7. 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.

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