Rajasthan Police Constable 2026 — Complete Recruitment Guide

Rajasthan Police Constable recruitment is one of the most popular state police jobs in Rajasthan. With 10,000–15,000 vacancies in major recruitment cycles, it attracts lakhs of applicants from across the state.

12th pass (Intermediate) is the qualifying education for the constable post.

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Key Dates (Expected 2026)

Monitor police.rajasthan.gov.in for official notification.

Eligibility Criteria

Salary

Benefits: Government accommodation, uniform, pension (NPS), medical coverage.

Exam Pattern

Written Examination

• Time: 2 hours
• Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong answer (confirm in notification)

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Physical Standard Test (PST)

Height + Chest measurement (qualifying)

Syllabus

Reasoning

Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Seating Arrangement, Number Series, Odd One Out, Syllogism, Venn Diagrams, Non-verbal Reasoning

GK & Science (Class 10 Level)

Indian History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology basics, Rajasthan-specific GK (History, Geography, Culture, Tourism)

Current Affairs

Last 6 months — national + Rajasthan-specific events

Mathematics (Class 10)

Number System, Percentage, Ratio, Profit/Loss, SI/CI, Time-Work, Time-Distance, Mensuration, Statistics

Hindi

Grammar, Comprehension, Vocabulary (Rajasthani influence in Hindi also asked)

Application Fee

Rajasthan-Specific GK — Key Topics

This is often the differentiating section in Rajasthan Police exam:

• Rajasthan History: Mewar, Marwar, Jaipur kingdoms; major battles (Haldighati, Tarain)
• Rajasthan Geography: Thar Desert, Aravalli hills, rivers (Chambal, Banas, Luni)
• Rajasthan Culture: Folk music (Ghoomar, Kalbeliya), festivals (Pushkar, Nagaur Fair), handicrafts
• Rajasthan Economy: Agriculture (Bajra, Jowar, Mustard), tourism
• Rajasthan Schemes: CM schemes (Mukhyamantri Chiranjeevi, Jan Aadhaar, Indira Gandhi Urban Employment)
• Government: State CM, Governor, Rajasthan Police headquarters (Jaipur)

Preparation Tips

1. Rajasthan GK is the biggest differentiator — invest 30–40 min/day in Rajasthan History and Culture from Day 1. Most UP/Bihar/Delhi pattern books miss Rajasthan-specific content
2. Physical test is strict — 5 km in 25 minutes (male) requires 5 min/km pace. Start running from Day 1
3. Hindi section — focus on Rajasthani-influenced Hindi; state-level question papers differ from SSC/UPSC Hindi
4. Previous year papers — available at police.rajasthan.gov.in; solve all old papers
5. Reasoning — scoring area, completely scoreable with practice (30 marks)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the age limit for Rajasthan Police Constable 2026? 18–23 years for General category males. Female candidates and reserved categories get age relaxation up to 28 years. Check notification for exact age limits.

Can candidates from other states apply for Rajasthan Police Constable? Yes — but reserved category benefits (lower fees, relaxed cutoffs) apply only to Rajasthan domicile/caste certificate holders. Other state OBC/SC/ST candidates are treated as General category.

Is there a bond period after joining Rajasthan Police? Yes — typically 3–5 years mandatory service. Leaving before the bond period attracts penalty charges.

How many vacancies are expected in Rajasthan Police Constable 2026? Based on historical patterns, 10,000–15,000 vacancies per cycle. The 2023–24 cycle had ~9,000 vacancies. The 2026 notification will confirm exact numbers.

Is there any age relaxation for ex-servicemen in Rajasthan Police? Yes — ex-servicemen get significant age relaxation. Refer to the official notification for exact relaxation quantum.