RPSC Exam Date 2026 - Check Assistant Director & Senior Scientific Officer Full Exam Schedule at rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), Ajmer, has released the exam schedule for the Assistant Director Competitive Exam 2025 (Home Department) and the Senior Scientific Officer Competitive Exam 2025 & 2026 (Home Department) through an official press note dated 14 September 2026. The exams will be held across four days, from 13 October to 16 October 2026, and the exam mode has been changed from computer-based to offline pen-and-paper mode.
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RPSC Exam Date 2026 - Quick Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), Ajmer |
| Exam Names | Assistant Director Competitive Exam 2025 & Senior Scientific Officer Competitive Exam 2025/2026 |
| Department | Home Department, Government of Rajasthan |
| Press Note Date | 14 September 2026 |
| Exam Dates | 13 October 2026 to 16 October 2026 |
| Original Proposed Mode | CBRT (Computer Based Recruitment Test) |
| Revised/Final Mode | Offline (Pen-Paper Mode) |
| Number of Papers/Exams | 9 separate exams across 4 days |
| Official Website | rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Press Note / Exam Schedule Released | 14 September 2026 |
| Exam Day 1 | 13 October 2026 |
| Exam Day 2 | 14 October 2026 |
| Exam Day 3 | 15 October 2026 |
| Exam Day 4 | 16 October 2026 |
RPSC Exam Schedule 2026: Post-wise Date and Time
Below is the complete, post-wise exam schedule as issued by RPSC in the official notification:
| S.No. | Post Name | Exam Date | Exam Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Director - DNA Division, 2025 | 13-10-2026 | 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM |
| 2 | Senior Scientific Officer - Physics Division, 2026 | 13-10-2026 | 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM |
| 3 | Senior Scientific Officer - Biology Division, 2025 | 13-10-2026 | 03:00 PM to 05:30 PM |
| 4 | Senior Scientific Officer - Ballistics Division, 2026 | 13-10-2026 | 03:00 PM to 05:30 PM |
| 5 | Senior Scientific Officer - DNA Division, 2025 | 14-10-2026 | 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM |
| 6 | Senior Scientific Officer - Chemistry Division, 2025 | 14-10-2026 | 03:00 PM to 05:30 PM |
| 7 | Senior Scientific Officer - Narcotics Division, 2025 | 15-10-2026 | 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM |
| 8 | Senior Scientific Officer - Serology Division, 2025 | 15-10-2026 | 03:00 PM to 05:30 PM |
| 9 | Senior Scientific Officer - Toxicology Division, 2026 | 16-10-2026 | 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM |
How to Check RPSC Exam Date 2026
- Visit the official RPSC website at rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in.
- Go to the Press Notes / News and Events section on the homepage.
- Find and open the RPSC Exam Date 2026 notice dated 14 September 2026.
- Download the PDF and check the exam dates, timings, post-wise schedule, and revised exam mode.
Important Instruction: Exam Mode Changed to Offline (Pen-Paper Mode)
- According to the press note, these exams were originally proposed to be conducted through CBRT (Computer Based Recruitment Test).
- However, due to administrative reasons, RPSC has now decided that all nine exams listed above will be conducted in offline mode using pen and paper (OMR-based, as is standard for RPSC's offline exams).
- Candidates should prepare accordingly and watch for further instructions from RPSC regarding exam centres and admit cards.
RPSC Exam Date 2026 - Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the RPSC Assistant Director and Senior Scientific Officer exam date 2026?
The exams are scheduled from 13 October 2026 to 16 October 2026, across four days, covering nine different posts/divisions.
Will the RPSC Senior Scientific Officer exam 2026 be conducted online or offline?
The exam will be conducted offline in pen-paper mode. It was originally planned as a Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) but was changed due to administrative reasons.
What is the exam time for RPSC Assistant Director – DNA Division 2025?
The exam is scheduled on 13 October 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM.
How many exams is RPSC conducting under this schedule?
Nine exams in total, covering Assistant Director (DNA Division) and Senior Scientific Officer posts across Physics, Biology, Ballistics, DNA, Chemistry, Narcotics, Serology, and Toxicology divisions.
Who signed the RPSC exam date press note?
The press note dated 14 September 2026 was issued by Ashutosh Gupta, Secretary, RPSC.