Overview
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has released the provisional SO Answer Key 2026 for the Statistical Officer recruitment examination. The recruitment drive is being conducted for 113 Statistical Officer posts, and candidates can download the answer key from the commission’s official website and submit objections within the prescribed period.
The provisional key allows candidates to compare their recorded answers and estimate their likely scores before the final result. Any challenge must be supported by valid documentary evidence and submitted through the official online facility.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) |
| Post Name | Statistical Officer (SO) |
| Total Vacancies | 113 posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | October 28, 2025 |
| Last Date | November 26, 2025 |
| Exam Date | 2026 — exact date to be verified from the official notice |
| Provisional Answer Key | Released in 2026 |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should check the answer-key notice carefully for the exact objection window. Challenges received after the deadline or through an unauthorised mode are generally not considered.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Applicants were required to meet the qualification conditions prescribed for the Statistical Officer post. The principal requirements include:
- A master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Commerce, Agricultural Statistics or another notified discipline from a recognised university.
- Candidates must have studied Statistics as a subject where required under the detailed recruitment rules.
- Working knowledge of Hindi written in the Devanagari script and knowledge of Rajasthan’s culture are required.
- Computer proficiency or a recognised computer qualification may also be necessary under the applicable service rules.
- Candidates called for document verification must produce original degree certificates, mark sheets and other eligibility documents.
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 21 years.
- Maximum age: 40 years, subject to the cut-off date specified in the recruitment notification.
- Age relaxation is applicable to SC, ST, OBC, MBC, EWS, women, persons with benchmark disabilities and other eligible categories under Rajasthan government rules.
- The date of birth recorded in the matriculation or equivalent certificate will ordinarily be used for age verification.
Fees
- General and creamy-layer candidates of Rajasthan: ₹600.
- SC, ST, OBC non-creamy layer, MBC non-creamy layer, EWS and persons with disabilities: ₹400.
- A separate objection fee may apply for each question challenged against the provisional answer key.
- Candidates should confirm the applicable fee and payment method from the official objection notice before submission.
Selection Process
The selection procedure for RPSC Statistical Officer recruitment generally consists of the following stages:
- Written Examination: Candidates are assessed through an objective or prescribed written test covering the notified syllabus.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must submit original educational, category, age and identity documents for verification.
- Final Merit List: The final selection list is prepared using written examination marks, verified eligibility and the applicable reservation rules.
The provisional answer key is not the final selection result. RPSC will examine valid objections before publishing the final answer key and declaring the result.
How to Apply
Candidates can download the answer key and complete the objection process by following these steps:
- Visit the official RPSC website at rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in.
- Open the “Candidate Information” or “News and Events” section on the homepage.
- Select the link for the Statistical Officer Answer Key 2026.
- Download the relevant question-paper set and provisional answer-key PDF.
- Match the booklet series, question number and answer option carefully before calculating the probable score.
- To challenge an answer, log in through the Rajasthan SSO portal or the objection facility mentioned in the notice.
- Select the disputed question, upload authoritative supporting material and pay the prescribed objection fee, if applicable.
- Submit the challenge before the closing date and save the acknowledgement or payment receipt for future reference.
Candidates should avoid submitting objections based only on coaching notes, unofficial keys or unsupported explanations. Standard textbooks, official publications and other reliable academic references should be used as evidence.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Is the RPSC SO Answer Key 2026 final?
No. The released key is provisional and may be revised after the commission examines valid objections submitted by candidates.
2. How can candidates challenge an answer?
Candidates must use the official online objection facility, identify the relevant question and upload valid supporting documents within the notified deadline.
3. When will the RPSC SO result be released?
The result date is TBA. It is expected to be announced after objections are reviewed and the final answer key is prepared.
