The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), Ajmer has officially notified 12 permanent vacancies for the post of Protection Officer under the Women & Child Development Department. This is a golden opportunity for Law and Social Work graduates to land a stable government job in Rajasthan. Online applications close on 22 February 2026 — apply before it’s too late!
🏢 Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Organization | Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), Ajmer |
| Total Vacancies | 12 |
| Post Name | Protection Officer |
| Post Type | Permanent (Government) |
| Job Type | Social Welfare / Legal |
| Application Mode | Online (via SSO Portal) |
| Official Website | rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 18 December 2025 |
| Start of Online Application | 24 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 22 February 2026 (till 12:00 Midnight) |
| Last Date to Pay Exam Fee | 22 February 2026 (till 12:00 Midnight) |
📍 Vacancy Details
Total 12 posts with the following category-wise distribution:
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| General – Unreserved (UR) | 5 |
| General – Women (UR) | 2 |
| Widow (WD) | 1 |
| OBC | 2 |
| MBC | 1 |
| EWS | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
Horizontal Reservation: Ex-Servicemen – 1 (UR); Persons with Disability (B/LV) – 1.
Note: All posts are permanent. Reservation benefits are applicable only to original residents of Rajasthan.
🎓 Educational Qualifications
Candidates must hold either of the following:
- LL.B (Law Graduate) from a University established by law in India, OR
- MSW (Masters in Social Work) from a recognized University
Additionally, candidates must have working knowledge of Hindi written in Devnagari Script and knowledge of Rajasthani culture.
Final year students awaiting their degree results are also eligible to apply, but must submit proof of passing before the competitive exam.
💰 Salary Details (per month)
- Pay Matrix Level: L-11 (Grade Pay ₹4,200/-)
- During the probation period, a fixed monthly salary (Fix Pay) will be paid as per State Government rules.
🎯 Selection Process
Selection is entirely based on a Written Competitive Examination:
- Exam Type: Objective (MCQ) — Offline or Online mode
- Negative Marking: Yes — ⅓ mark deducted for each wrong answer
- Minimum Passing Marks: 40% in each paper
- Final merit list prepared based on written exam marks; candidates recommended to the State Government in merit order
No interview round. Pure written exam determines your selection.
⏳ Age Limit
Age as on 01 January 2027
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum (All) | 18 years |
| Maximum (General Male) | 40 years |
| General Female | 45 years (+5 years relaxation) |
| SC / ST / OBC / MBC / EWS Male (Rajasthan) | 45 years (+5 years) |
| SC / ST / OBC / MBC / EWS Female (Rajasthan) | 50 years (+10 years) |
| Widows & Divorced Women | No upper age limit |
A 1-year additional relaxation has been granted due to non-advertising of the post in a subsequent year.
💳 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC-Creamy Layer / MBC-Creamy Layer | ₹600/- |
| SC / ST / OBC-NCL / MBC-NCL / EWS / Sahariya (Rajasthan) | ₹400/- |
| Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) | ₹400/- |
| Candidates from Outside Rajasthan | ₹600/- (treated as General) |
Fee is non-refundable and paid online via the SSO Portal.
📑 How to Apply
- Visit sso.rajasthan.gov.in and log in / register
- Complete your One Time Registration (OTR) — mandatory before applying
- Go to Citizen Apps (G2C) → Recruitment Portal → RPSC
- Find the Protection Officer notification and fill in the application form
- Upload your live photo, signature, and left thumb impression scan
- Pay the application fee online (non-refundable)
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference
Corrections in the application form (except Name, Father’s Name, DOB, and Gender) can be made within 10 days after the last date by paying ₹500/-.
⚙️ Key Documents Required
- Educational certificates (LL.B / MSW degree)
- Caste / Category certificate (OBC / SC / ST / EWS / MBC if applicable)
- Rajasthan domicile proof (for reserved category benefits)
- Ex-Serviceman / PwD certificate (if applicable)
- Valid Photo ID (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN etc.)
- Passport-size photograph
- Scanned signature and left thumb impression
📘 Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| 📄 Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| 🔗 Apply Online (SSO Portal) | sso.rajasthan.gov.in |
| 🌐 Official RPSC Website | rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in |
⚡ Quick Tip: This is a permanent government post — not contractual. If you hold an LLB or MSW degree and are a Rajasthan resident, this is one of the best opportunities available right now. Last date to apply online: 22 February 2026. Don’t wait till the last day!
