| Conducting body | Office of the Director General of Police, Rajasthan (Rajasthan Police). Official website ↗ |
|---|---|
| Posts | Constable General (District Police & Intelligence), Constable (RAC / MBC Battalion), Constable (Police Telecommunication), Constable Driver, Constable Band & Constable Mounted |
| Qualification | District Police & Intelligence: Senior Secondary (Class 12) pass from a recognised board. Police Telecommunication: Class 12 pass with Physics and Mathematics/Computer Science. RAC / MBC Battalion: Class 10 (Secondary) pass from a recognised board. Constable Driver requires a valid LMV/HMV driving licence issued at least one year before the notification date. Non-RAC posts require a valid Rajasthan CET (Senior Secondary Level) score meeting the category cut-off stated in the notice. |
| Age limit | 18–24 years on 1 January of the year following the notification (general category) |
| Domicile | Not required |
| Selection stages | Shortlisting on Rajasthan CET (Senior Secondary Level) score for CET-covered posts → Physical Efficiency Test (PET — 5 km run) and Physical Standard Test (PST — height, chest and weight measurement) → Written / Computer Based Test (CBT) of 150 questions for 150 marks in 2 hours (for General, Intelligence, Telecom and RAC posts) → Proficiency Test (30 marks) for Constable Driver, Band and Mounted applicants → Document verification, NCC/Home Guard/Police Diploma bonus marks (where applicable) and medical examination |
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About Rajasthan Police Constable
The Office of the Director General of Police, Rajasthan recruits Constables across District Police, Intelligence, Rajasthan Armed Constabulary (RAC), Mewar Bhil Corps (MBC), Police Telecommunication, Driver, Band and Mounted wings. For District Police, Intelligence and Telecommunication posts, applicants first need a qualifying score in RSSB's Common Eligibility Test (CET Senior Secondary Level). Selection includes a Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST), a 150-mark written/CBT exam (with proficiency test for Driver/Band/Mounted posts) and document/medical verification.
Eligibility
Age limit
General category: 18–24 years, counted on 1 January of the year following the notification.
Age relaxation
- OBC: 5 years
- SC: 5 years
- ST: 5 years
- EWS: 5 years
- Ex-servicemen: 5 years
- The general upper age limit is 24 years for men (27 years for Constable Driver men) and 29 years for general category women (5 years relaxation).
- SC, ST, OBC, MBC, EWS and Sahariya male candidates who are native residents of Rajasthan get 5 years of relaxation, and women of these categories get 10 years.
- Ex-servicemen are eligible up to 42 years of age.
Qualification
District Police & Intelligence: Senior Secondary (Class 12) pass from a recognised board. Police Telecommunication: Class 12 pass with Physics and Mathematics/Computer Science. RAC / MBC Battalion: Class 10 (Secondary) pass from a recognised board. Constable Driver requires a valid LMV/HMV driving licence issued at least one year before the notification date. Non-RAC posts require a valid Rajasthan CET (Senior Secondary Level) score meeting the category cut-off stated in the notice.
Other conditions
- One Time Registration (OTR) on the Rajasthan SSO portal (sso.rajasthan.gov.in) is mandatory before applying.
- One-time registration fee on SSO: Rs 600 for General and Creamy Layer OBC/MBC, and Rs 400 for Non-Creamy Layer OBC/MBC, EWS, SC, ST, TSP and Sahariya candidates.
Rajasthan Police Constable height and physical standards
| GROUP | HEIGHT | CHEST | WEIGHT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men (General & TSP areas) | 168 cm | 81 cm unexpanded, 86 cm expanded (5 cm minimum expansion) | not set |
| Women (General & TSP areas) | 152 cm | not set | 47.5 kg minimum |
| Men (Sahariya tribe of Baran district) | 160 cm | 74 cm unexpanded, 79 cm expanded (5 cm minimum expansion) | not set |
| Women (Sahariya tribe of Baran district) | 145 cm | not set | 43 kg minimum |
Physical tests
- 5 km run (Men): to be completed within 25 minutes.
- 5 km run (Women): to be completed within 35 minutes.
- 5 km run (Ex-Servicemen & Sahariya / TSP SC/ST candidates): to be completed within 30 minutes.
- If minimum required SC/ST candidates are not available, SC/ST candidates receive up to 5 cm relaxation in height and chest.
Source: official notice ↗
Selection process
- Shortlisting on Rajasthan CET (Senior Secondary Level) score for CET-covered posts
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET — 5 km run) and Physical Standard Test (PST — height, chest and weight measurement)
- Written / Computer Based Test (CBT) of 150 questions for 150 marks in 2 hours (for General, Intelligence, Telecom and RAC posts)
- Proficiency Test (30 marks) for Constable Driver, Band and Mounted applicants
- Document verification, NCC/Home Guard/Police Diploma bonus marks (where applicable) and medical examination
Exam pattern
Written / CBT Examination (150 questions, 150 marks)
Mode: Objective (OMR / CBT) · Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes) · Negative marking: 1/4 (0.25 marks) is deducted for each wrong answer
| SUBJECT | QUESTIONS | MARKS |
|---|---|---|
| Part A: Reasoning, Logic and Basic Knowledge of Computers | 60 | 60 |
| Part B: General Knowledge, General Science, Social Science, Current Affairs & Legal Provisions regarding Women and Children | 45 | 45 |
| Part C: History, Culture, Art, Geography, Polity and Economic Status of Rajasthan | 45 | 45 |
Rajasthan Police Constable syllabus
Part A: Reasoning, Logic & Basic Computer Knowledge (60 questions, 60 marks)
- Logical and analytical reasoning: coding-decoding, series, blood relations, direction sense, syllogism, statement and conclusion, Venn diagrams, mirror/water images, cubes/dice and seating arrangement
- Basic computer knowledge: characteristics of computers, RAM, ROM, file system, input-output devices, operating system, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), internet, e-mail, web browsers and cyber security
Part B: General Knowledge, Science, Current Affairs & Women/Child Laws (45 questions, 45 marks)
- General Science: physics, chemistry, biology, human body, nutrition, diseases and environmental science
- Indian History, Indian Polity and Constitution, Indian Geography and Economy, national and international current affairs and sports
- Knowledge of crimes against women and children and legal provisions/rules relating to them (POCSO Act, Domestic Violence Act, Dowry Prohibition Act, Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act, Juvenile Justice Act)
Part C: Rajasthan History, Culture, Art, Geography, Polity & Economy (45 questions, 45 marks)
- History of Rajasthan: ancient civilizations (Kalibangan, Ahar, Ganeshwar, Bairath), major dynasties (Guhil, Chauhan, Rathore, Kachhwaha), 1857 revolt, peasant and tribal movements, Praja Mandal and integration of Rajasthan
- Art and Culture: forts, palaces, temples, paintings, folk deities, saints, fairs and festivals, folk dances, folk music, ornaments, costumes and Rajasthani dialects/literature
- Geography and Economy of Rajasthan: physical divisions, climate, rivers, lakes, irrigation projects, soil, forests, wildlife sanctuaries, livestock, minerals, industries, agriculture, tourism, Census 2011 and state welfare schemes
- Polity and Administration of Rajasthan: Governor, Chief Minister, State Legislature, High Court, RPSC, State Human Rights Commission, Lokayukta, State Election Commission, State Information Commission and Panchayati Raj
What they ask
Part A (Reasoning and Basic Computer Knowledge) carries 60 of the 150 marks, and Part C (Rajasthan GK) carries another 45 marks—together accounting for 105 out of 150 marks. Part B also tests legal provisions on crimes against women and children (such as the POCSO Act, Domestic Violence Act and Dowry Prohibition Act) alongside General Science and India GK. You must score at least 40% in the written paper (36% for SC and ST) to qualify.
How to prepare
- Focus heavily on Part A (60 marks): 30 questions each from Reasoning and Computer fundamentals make this the highest-scoring section of the paper.
- Dedicate daily revision to Rajasthan History, Art & Culture and Geography (45 marks), which rewards strong command over forts, folk deities, peasant movements, rivers and minerals.
- Read the official summary note on legal provisions against crimes on women and children (POCSO, Domestic Violence, Child Marriage and Dowry laws) for Part B.
- Build your 5 km running stamina early so you can comfortably finish under 25 minutes (men) or 35 minutes (women) in the PET.
- Practise Reasoning, Computer GK and Rajasthan GK quizzes daily on the free Improvam app.
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Open in the Improvam appHow to apply
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) on sso.rajasthan.gov.in using your Aadhaar or Jan Aadhaar ID.
- Open the Recruitment Stack2 app on the SSO portal, select the Rajasthan Police Constable advertisement and enter your CET (Senior Secondary) application ID where required.
- Choose your district/unit/battalion preference carefully and submit the online application.
Rajasthan Police Constable FAQs
A valid RSSB Common Eligibility Test (CET Senior Secondary Level) score is mandatory for District Police, Intelligence and Telecommunication Constable posts. Check the specific notification for RAC/MBC Battalion rules.
Sources
- Rajasthan Police official portal: Constable recruitment notifications, standing orders and syllabus ↗ (official, checked )
Checked against official sources on . Rules change with each notification, so read the latest one before you apply.
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