RPSC Senior Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026
Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), Ajmer
๐ Rajasthan
๐ฅ Vacancies: 3 Posts
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Last Date: โ
๐ Location: Rajasthan
๐ฐ Salary: Pay Matrix Level L-15
๐ Qualification: M.Sc. in relevant field with 2 years experience
๐ง Age Limit: 21โ40 years
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has released a notification for the recruitment of Senior Scientific Officers (SSO) in the State Forensic Science Laboratory, Rajasthan. The recruitment covers three specialized divisions โ Toxicology, Physics, and Ballistics. The posts are permanent state government posts that combine good pay with the prestige of forensic investigation work. The online application window is open from 11 June 2026 to 10 July 2026. Candidates will be selected through a written examination based on their concerned subject. The eligibility criteria include a postgraduate degree in a relevant field with at least 2 years of experience in a state or central government forensic science laboratory. The age limit for the applicants is between 21 and 40 years. The selection process involves a written competitive examination, and the candidates will be selected on merit based on their marks in the written examination. The application fee for the recruitment is โน600 for the general category and โน400 for the SC, ST, OBC-NCL, MBC-NCL, and EWS categories.
๐ Overview
| Organisation | Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), Ajmer |
| Post Name | RPSC Senior Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 3 |
| Job Type | GOVT |
| Educational Qualification | M.Sc. in relevant field with 2 years experience |
| Age Limit | 21โ40 years |
| Pay Scale | Pay Matrix Level L-15 |
| Location | Rajasthan |
| Work Mode | Full Time |
| Official Website | https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in/ |
| Last Date to Apply | โ |
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Application Start |
11 Jun 2026 |
| Application End |
10 Jul 2026 |
| Exam Date |
To be announced |
๐ง Age Limit & Relaxation
| Category | Min Age | Max Age | Relaxation |
| UR/General |
21 |
40 |
No relaxation |
| SC |
21 |
40 |
5 years |
| ST |
21 |
40 |
5 years |
| OBC |
21 |
40 |
5 years |
| Women (General) |
21 |
40 |
5 years |
๐ณ Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
| General / Creamy Layer |
โน600 |
| SC, ST, OBC-NCL, MBC-NCL |
โน400 |
| EWS / Sahariya |
โน400 |
๐ก Fee once paid is non-refundable. Pay via Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI.
๐ Educational Qualification
- M.Sc. in relevant field
- At least 2 years of experience in a state or central government forensic science laboratory
- Working knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script
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Selection Process
- Written Examination
- Merit-based selection
๐ฐ Salary Structure
| Post Name | Pay Level | Basic Pay |
| Senior Scientific Officer |
Pay Matrix Level L-15 |
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Note: In addition to basic pay, candidates are entitled to DA, HRA, TA and other allowances as per 7th Pay Commission recommendations.
๐ How to Apply
- Visit the SSO Rajasthan portal
- Complete the One Time Registration (OTR)
- Log in and open the Recruitment Portal
- Fill in personal, educational, and experience details
- Upload photograph, thumb impression, and required certificates
- Pay the prescribed fee online
- Submit the application