Thousands of candidates will face a revised examination process aimed at strengthening transparency and security.
New measures include digital locks, live photo capture, QR-coded admit cards and handwriting samples.

The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) is set to conduct the Sub-Inspector Recruitment-2021 re-examination with several changes designed to prevent paper leaks and impersonation. Unlike the original examination, which was held over three days in September 2021, the re-exam is proposed to be conducted in a single day, tentatively on September 20, 2026.

The move comes after the Rajasthan High Court cancelled the earlier examination following revelations related to the paper leak case. While official orders regarding the date are yet to be issued, preparations are underway for the recruitment process for 859 posts.

Out of 3.83 lakh candidates who had appeared in the original examination, only around 1.53 lakh candidates have shown interest in appearing again. More than 2.30 lakh candidates chose not to continue with the process.

Enhanced Security Measures

RPSC has introduced a series of changes aimed at eliminating irregularities during the examination.

Question papers will now reach examination centres only 30 minutes before the start of the exam. Digital lock systems and videography will monitor the movement and opening of paper boxes.

Candidates will be allowed entry into examination centres one hour before the scheduled time. This arrangement ensures that papers arrive only after candidates have entered the premises.

Live photo capture has also been integrated into the One-Time Registration process to prevent dummy candidates and photo tampering. Authorities will match these photographs with video footage recorded during the examination.

New Verification Process

Candidates will be required to provide signatures, thumb impressions and handwriting samples in the presence of invigilators. They will also have to write a sentence on the attendance sheet for verification purposes.

Admit cards will contain watermarks and QR codes carrying the candidate's details, making tampering more difficult.

Another major change is the introduction of a fifth option in OMR sheets. Candidates unwilling to attempt a question must fill this option. Failure to do so may attract negative marking or even disqualification.

Interview Process Modified

RPSC has also introduced a token system for interviews. Under this arrangement, candidates will anonymously select tokens that determine which interview board will assess them.

Officials believe this process will reduce the possibility of bias and ensure fairness.

Attendance sheets will also include larger photographs and fingerprints for better verification.

Background of the Controversy

The SI Recruitment-2021 examination was conducted between September 13 and 15, 2021, after receiving applications from nearly 7.97 lakh candidates. Around 3.83 lakh candidates appeared for the examination.

The final result was declared in June 2023, but the recruitment process later came under scrutiny following allegations of a paper leak. On August 28, 2025, the Rajasthan High Court cancelled the examination.

Several arrests were made in connection with the case, including former RPSC member Ramuram Raika, suspended RPSC member Babulal Katara, and former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's former PSO Rajkumar Yadav.