RPSC Protection Officer Recruitment 2025
Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has released the detailed notification (Advt No. 13/2025-26) for the recruitment of Protection Officer (संरक्षण अधिकारी) under the Women and Child Development Department. There are total 12 vacancies. Candidates with Law Degree (LL.B) or MSW can apply online.
(I) Important Dates
- 📢 Notification Date 18-12-2025
- 🚀 Apply Start Date 24-12-2025
- ⏳ Last Date to Apply 22-01-2026 (12:00 Midnight)
- 🗓️ Exam Date To be notified
(II) Application Fee (One Time Registration)
- 👨💼 Gen / Creamy Layer (OBC/MBC) ₹ 600/-
- 🎗️ SC / ST / EWS / Non-Creamy OBC ₹ 400/-
- ♿ Divyangjan (PH) ₹ 400/-
Note: Payment Mode is Online only via SSO Portal (OTR Based).
(III) Age Limit (as on 01.01.2027)
- 🧒 Minimum Age 18 Years
- 👨 Maximum Age 40 Years
- SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS (Male): +5 Years
- SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS (Female): +10 Years
- General (Female): +5 Years
- Widow/Divorcee: No Upper Limit
(IV) Vacancy Details (Total: 12 Posts)
Post Name: Protection Officer (Women & Child Development Dept)
| Category | General | Women (WE) |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 5 | 2 |
| SC | 1 | 0 |
| ST | 0 | 0 |
| OBC | 1 | 0 |
| MBC | 0 | 0 |
| EWS | 2 | 0 |
| TOTAL | 12 | |
*Horizontal Reservation: Ex-Serviceman (1), PH B/LV (1).
(V) Educational Qualification
- Law Graduate (LL.B) from a recognized University in India.
OR - Masters in Social Work (MSW) from a recognized University in India.
- Working knowledge of Hindi (Devnagari) & Rajasthani Culture.
(Final year appearing candidates can also apply)
(VI) Selection Procedure
- Step 1: Written Examination (600 Marks).
- Step 2: Document Verification (Counseling).
- Step 3: Final Merit List.
(VII) Pay Scale & Salary
- 💰 Pay Matrix: Level-11 (Grade Pay ₹ 4200/-)
- (Fixed remuneration during probation period as per Rajasthan Govt rules)
(VIII) Important Links
(IX) Exam Syllabus & Pattern
Total Marks: 600 | Duration: 3 Hours Each | Negative Marking: 1/3
📄 Paper-I: General Studies (Compulsory)
- Marks: 300 Marks
- Duration: 3 Hours
- Type: Multiple Choice Questions
- Topics: History, Art & Culture of Rajasthan, Indian Polity, Geography, Current Affairs.
⚖️ Paper-II: Optional Subject (Choose One)
- Option A: Social Work
- Option B: Law
- Marks: 300 Marks
- Duration: 3 Hours
(X) Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Who can apply for RPSC Protection Officer?
Ans: Candidates having a Law Graduate Degree (LL.B) OR Masters in Social Work (MSW) from a recognized university.
Q2: What is the age limit for this recruitment?
Ans: Minimum 18 years and Maximum 40 years (as on 01.01.2027). Age relaxation is available for reserved categories of Rajasthan.
Q3: Can final year students apply?
Ans: Yes, candidates appearing in the final year exam of the requisite qualification can apply, but must acquire proof of qualification before the written exam.
Q4: Is there negative marking in the exam?
Ans: Yes, 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for the question will be deducted for every wrong answer.