In what has been a controversy raising issue to various civil services aspirants, the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has declared its RPSC 2025 Notification on June 15, 2025. There are 7 major shifts in eligibility, exam pattern and selection procedure brought out through the notice given this year which leaves a number of aspirants nervous and astonished.
This announcement has been very timely because lakhs of candidates were waiting anxiously regarding the announcement. So this is all you need to know about it in detail.
Top 7 Changes in RPSC 2025 Notification:
Upper Age Limit Revised:
The maximum age for general candidates has been reduced from 40 to 38 years, drawing criticism from aspirants who were counting on a wider age window.
New Negative Marking Scheme:
A stricter 1/3rd negative marking for wrong answers is now applicable across all prelim exams. This is aimed at discouraging guesswork.
Optional Subject Removed in Mains:
RPSC has followed UPSC’s path by removing optional subjects in the Mains examination and replacing them with compulsory papers.
Online Verification Process:
Candidates now have to upload digitally signed documents instead of appearing physically for verification in the first stage.
Women’s Reservation Increased:
The women’s quota has been raised from 30% to 35%, a welcome move for gender equality.
Mandatory Regional Language Paper:
Rajasthani Language is now a compulsory paper in both prelims and mains.
One-Time Registration (OTR):
A new OTR portal has been launched, making the application process seamless but mandatory for all applicants.
Reactions from Aspirants
A B.Ed graduate Ritika Sharma who is getting prepared in Jaipur, also expressed her concern:
The cutting of the upper age limit by 6 months prior to the notification is not fair. It requires time to adapt. It has burst numerous fantasies.
In the meantime, Chairman of RPSC BL Meena justified the changes:
“We are moving towards the national trends and making the recruitment process more transparent and more efficient.”
Important Dates to Remember
Notification Date: June 15, 2025
Online Applications Begin: June 20, 2025
Last Date to Apply: July 19, 2025
Prelims Exam Date: September 22, 2025
What You Should Do Now
Candidates are to read the official PDF carefully, update their profiles on the OTR portal, and begin with the preparations of the new exam pattern.
The RPSC notification this year is not like any ordinary notification, it comes out to be a game-changer. Be it the age limit shock or the new syllabus being updated on, the important factor to overcome this new format will be updated and informed.
Disclaimer:
This news report is based on publicly available information from the official RPSC portal and statements from candidates. CricBrek.com is not affiliated with RPSC. For exact details, please refer to the official website of Rajasthan Public Service Commission.
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