RPSC SI Re-Exam Cancel Demand: Candidates Protest in Jaipur Against Tough Paper Pattern
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There is immense anger among the youth of the state regarding the Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment re-exam conducted by RPSC. Ever since this exam was held recently on September 20, the RPSC SI Re-Exam Cancel Demand has been gaining momentum. On Tuesday, September 29, hundreds of candidates gathered at the historic Shaheed Smarak in Jaipur, raised slogans against RPSC, and demanded the immediate cancellation of the exam.
Candidates allege that this time, the General Knowledge (GK) and General Science paper was not only extremely difficult, but the entire exam pattern was also changed. Due to this unexpected change, securing the minimum 36% marks has become a major challenge for the candidates. The youth say that if the government and the commission do not take immediate concrete steps in this regard, most of the posts in this recruitment will remain vacant.
Background of RPSC SI Re-Exam: The Journey from 2021 to 2026
The story of the RPSC SI Recruitment 2021 has been full of ups and downs. Following allegations of large-scale paper leaks and irregularities, the decision was made to cancel this exam. Subsequently, under the directions of the Honorable Court and the government, a re-exam was conducted for this recruitment on September 20, 2026.
- Conduct of Original Exam: Held in the year 2021, in which around 7.95 lakh candidates had applied.
- Announcement of Re-Exam: Following the paper leak controversy, only those 3.83 lakh candidates who had previously appeared in both papers were allowed to sit for the exam.
- Re-Exam Date: The exam was conducted under tight security on September 20, 2026.
- New Controversy: As soon as the exam concluded, a new controversy erupted regarding the difficult level of the paper and 'out of trend' questions.
Mandatory 36% Minimum Marks: Why Has Candidates' Concern Grown?
According to the Rajasthan Police Sub-Inspector recruitment rules, candidates must secure a minimum of 36 percent marks in each paper of the exam. Without this, they are not considered eligible for the next stage of the selection process (Physical Efficiency Test or Interview).
Key Concern: Candidates state that the GK paper conducted on September 20 was so difficult and illogical that even most of the qualified candidates are unable to cross the 36% mark.
Youth leaders Hanuman Kisan and Dilip Netra, protesting at Shaheed Smarak, stated:
"If the standard of the paper remains this illogical and candidates fail to secure 36 percent marks, it will lead to a situation where a large number of posts in this recruitment will remain vacant. This is an outright play with the future of the youth, and the entire responsibility for this will lie with RPSC."
Talks Fail at the Secretariat: No Satisfactory Answer Received
Following the intense protest at Shaheed Smarak, a 5-member delegation of candidates visited the Secretariat to meet administrative officials. The delegation included the following members:
- Satyendra Rao
- Anil Mahla
- Rajnish Choudhary
- Devraj Sharma
- Payal Sharma
The delegation placed demands before the officials to cancel the exam and conduct it afresh on a fixed and transparent pattern. However, candidates did not receive any satisfactory response from this meeting held at the Secretariat. Following the indifferent attitude of the officials, the youth have decided to intensify their agitation further.
Questions Raised Over Exam Pattern and Out-of-Syllabus Questions
The biggest allegation of the protesting students is that RPSC did not follow the prescribed syllabus and the previous exam pattern in this examination. According to the candidates, the paper was completely 'out of trend', making it impossible for any average student to solve within the stipulated 2-hour duration.
Another candidate, Meenakshi, raised a highly logical question:
"RPSC itself admits that the paper was difficult, and there is also talk of action against the paper setter. If this happened due to the mistake of the paper setter, then why is this exam not being cancelled? When no student is able to pass, what will happen to these vacant posts?"
RPSC SI Recruitment: 2021 vs 2026 Re-Exam
Through the table below, you can understand the key differences between the previous exam and this re-exam, and what the candidates are most concerned about:
| Comparison Point | RPSC SI Exam 2021 | RPSC SI Re-Exam 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Exam Date | September 2021 | September 20, 2026 |
| Difficulty Level of Paper | Normal to Moderate (Standard Pattern) | Extremely Difficult and Illogical (Out of Syllabus) |
| Main Issue | Paper leak and dummy candidates | Difficult paper pattern and mandatory 36% minimum marks |
| Candidates' Demand | Fair investigation and action against culprits | Cancel the exam and conduct it again (Fresh Exam) |
| Commission's Stance | Case handed over to SOG | Talk of action against the paper setter, but silence on cancelling the exam |
Pain of Selected Candidates: "Why Start from Scratch Once Again?"
This movement also includes those candidates who were honestly selected in the 2021 recruitment exam and were on the verge of completing their training. Due to the cancellation of the 2021 exam, they had to take the exam again.
Expressing her pain, one such candidate, Payal Sharma, said:
"I was selected in the 2021 recruitment, but due to the cancellation of the recruitment, I had to prepare all over again. When I took the exam this time, I felt the paper was extremely difficult and its pattern was completely different. In such a scenario, justice will be served to fair and deserving students only when this paper is conducted again."
Candidates state that they are not against a difficult paper, but rather against the 'absurd' and 'illogical' pattern that was imposed on students without any prior notice or change in the syllabus.
The Way Forward and Patamde Study's Advice
This ongoing deadlock over the RPSC SI recruitment is affecting the future of lakhs of youth in Rajasthan. Candidates demand that institutions like RPSC and Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) be restructured, and a fixed timeline and clear syllabus be released to ensure transparency in examinations.
In this atmosphere of uncertainty, Patamde Study advises all candidates to maintain patience and not completely distance themselves from their studies. For every small and big update and official notification related to the exam, you can rely on Patamde Study. We provide you with the latest exam news, study guides, and test strategies so that your preparation never stops.
What is your opinion on this movement and RPSC's next step? Do you also feel that the RPSC SI Re-Exam should be cancelled? Do share your thoughts in the comment section below.
