Rajasthan SI 2021 Exam Cancelled: Fresh Test for 3.83 Lakh Candidates

The Rajasthan Public Service Commission has cancelled the Sub-Inspector/Platoon Commander Recruitment Examination-2021 following a state government recommendation. Only 383,097 original candidates who appeared for both papers in 2021 are eligible for the fresh exam. Candidates can correct their application forms from May 16 to May 30, with mandatory KYC and declaration steps. The recruitment will fill 859 posts, with eligibility based on the original 2021 application status.

Key Points: Rajasthan SI 2021 Exam Cancelled, Reconducted

  • Exam reconducted after High Court cancellation
  • Only 3.83 lakh original candidates eligible
  • Application correction from May 16-30
  • Same 859 posts for recruitment
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Raj SI recruitment exam 2021 to be reconducted, only 3.83 lakh original candidates eligible

Rajasthan Public Service Commission cancels SI Recruitment Exam 2021. Only 3.83 lakh original candidates eligible for the fresh test. Apply from May 16.

"Only 383,097 candidates will be eligible to appear in the examination - Utkal Ranjan Sahoo"

Jaipur, May 8

The Rajasthan Public Service Commission has cancelled the Sub‑Inspector/Platoon Commander Recruitment Examination‑2021 and announced that the exam will be conducted afresh, following a recommendation by the state government.

Commission Chairman Utkal Ranjan Sahoo stated that only 383,097 candidates will be eligible to appear in the examination, which will be re-conducted. These are the candidates who had appeared for both question papers of the written examination previously held from September 13 to September 15, 2021.

Candidates are being provided an opportunity to correct and update their previously submitted application forms. The amendment process will run from May 16 to May 30. During this period, candidates will be able to update details such as their mobile number, email address, and correspondence address.

Before making any amendments to their application, candidates must complete the KYC process within their One Time Registration (OTR) profile. If a candidate has changed their SSO ID, they can use the "Fetch Application Form" option to transfer their old data to their new profile.

The live photo, signature, and thumb impression saved in the OTR will be automatically fetched from the OTR system. If the KYC process was not previously completed in the OTR, it will be mandatory to complete it now.

Detailed information regarding this matter will be released on the Commission's website.

This recruitment drive will be conducted for the same 859 posts. Even if a candidate does not wish to make any amendments to their entries, they must still open the application form in "edit mode."

They are required to mandatorily provide a declaration stating that no amendments are needed, as well as their consent for the use of the live photo, signature, and thumb impression stored in their OTR profile.

Only after completing these steps should the candidate click the "Final Submit" button, enter the OTP received on their registered mobile number, and submit the application. Applications will not be accepted if the prescribed procedure is not strictly followed.

Officials stated that the eligibility of candidates, specifically regarding age, reservation status, and educational qualifications, will be determined solely based on their status at the time of submitting their applications in 2021. No modifications of any kind to these details will be deemed valid.

Candidates are advised to regularly visit the Commission's official website and recruitment portal for detailed information. On August 28, 2025, a Single Bench of the Rajasthan High Court delivered a verdict cancelling the SI Recruitment-2021 process. Subsequently, on April 4, 2026, a Division Bench of the High Court upheld this order.

This verdict by the Division Bench was challenged in the Supreme Court by the trainee SIs (the selected candidates). However, on May 4, a bench of the Supreme Court comprising Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma dismissed the Special Leave Petition filed by the selected candidates.

- IANS

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Priyanka N
Only 3.83 lakh candidates eligible from the original group, that's a lot of people who might have moved on. The state should also consider compensating those who spent years preparing. Paper leaks and delays are too common now. 😐
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Aman W
Finally some clarity from RPSC after years of legal battles. The High Court and Supreme Court verdicts made it clear. I just hope the fresh exam is held soon and without any hiccups. 859 posts for so many candidates is still tough competition!
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Sunita J
It's a fair decision. If the original process had issues, reconducting is better than having an unfair system. But I feel for the students who had cleared earlier and are now back to square one. The government needs to ensure no further delays.
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Vivek B
This is a reminder that the system does work, even if it takes years. But why did it take so long? Students invest their youth in these exams. RPSC should also think about a streamlined process to avoid such long legal battles in future. Kab tak intezaar karein?
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Ananya R
Glad they are allowing amendments to update contact info. Many students have moved cities or changed numbers since 2021. But I wish they also allowed to correct age or education details—some people might have genuine errors. Still, better than nothing.
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