RPSC SI Re-Exam 2026 on September 20; Application Correction Starts May 16

The Rajasthan Public Service Commission has officially announced that the RPSC SI Recruitment Exam 2021 will be re-conducted on September 20, 2026. The decision comes after the recruitment process was cancelled following allegations of paper leaks and use of dummy candidates. RPSC has also opened an application correction window from May 16 to May 30, 2026, allowing eligible candidates to update certain details in their application forms.

RPSC SI Re-Exam 2026 Latest Update

The commission clarified that all eligibility conditions, including age limit, reservation rules, and educational qualifications, will remain unchanged as per the original 2021 notification.

Why Was the RPSC SI Recruitment 2021 Exam Cancelled?

The Rajasthan SI Recruitment Exam 2021 had been under controversy for several years due to allegations of:

• Paper leaks
• Use of dummy candidates
• Examination malpractice
• Recruitment irregularities

The cancellation followed court proceedings and recommendations from the Rajasthan government. Reports stated that the Rajasthan High Court had upheld concerns regarding the fairness of the recruitment process

Who Can Appear in the RPSC SI Re-Exam 2026?

RPSC has specified that only candidates who appeared in both Paper 1 and Paper 2 of the original written examination conducted in 2021 will be eligible for the re-exam. Candidates who:

• Did not appear in the exam, or
• Appeared in only one paper

will not be allowed to participate in the re-conducted exam.

According to reports, around 3.83 lakh candidates are expected to appear for the re-examination.

RPSC SI Application Correction Window 2026

The application correction facility will remain active from May 16 to May 30.

Details Candidates Can Update

• Mobile number
• Email ID
• Address
• Photograph
• Signature
• Thumb impression

However, candidates cannot change:

• Age
• Reservation category
• Educational qualification

Important Instructions for RPSC SI Candidates

RPSC has advised candidates to complete:

• One-Time Registration (OTR)
• KYC verification
• Application confirmation

within the prescribed timeline. Candidates must also submit the self-declaration form, even if no corrections are required

How to Update the RPSC SI Application Form?

Candidates can follow these steps:

1. Visit the official website at RPSC Official Website
2. Login using SSO credentials
3. Open the SI Recruitment 2021 correction form
4. Update required details
5. Complete OTP verification
6. Submit and save the confirmation page

RPSC SI Recruitment 2021: Trend and Context

The Rajasthan SI recruitment controversy became one of the biggest state-level recruitment disputes in recent years. The issue triggered protests by aspirants demanding a fair recruitment process and stricter examination security measures. The re-exam is expected to play a major role in completing recruitment for Sub-Inspector and Platoon Commander posts in Rajasthan Police.

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