RPSC Statistical Officer Answer Key 2026

The Model Answer Key for the Statistical Officer Competitive Exam 2026 was officially released on 07 September 2026. The key provides official answers for all 150 questions encompassing Part-A (General Knowledge of Rajasthan) and Part-B (Concerned Subject). Direct PDF download: https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in/Static/AnswerKeys/FE782986-A958-4799-BE59-A0868F5653FB.pdf.

Detailed Advertisement Published: 14.10.2025 | Online Applications Commenced: 28.10.2025 | Application Last Date: 26.11.2025 (12:00 Midnight) | Correction Window: 27.11.2025 to 06.12.2025 | Exam City Press Note: August 2026 | Written Examination: 30.08.2026 (11:00 AM to 01:30 PM) | Model Answer Key Released: 07.09.2026 | Online Objection Window: As per official Press Note | Final Answer Key & Result: Not Released / To Be Updated.

The recruitment is officially governed by Advertisement No. 11/Exam/S.O.(Statistics Deptt.)/RPSC/EP-I/2025-26 dated 14.10.2025 issued by the Secretary, RPSC Ajmer. Eligible Indian citizens holding relevant postgraduate degrees in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or Commerce applied through the SSO Rajasthan recruitment portal.

Total Notified Posts: 113. Category-wise vertical distribution: General (UR): 30 (Gen: 8, WE: 3, WD: 1, DV: 1); Scheduled Caste (SC): 12 (Gen: 4, WE: 1, WD: 1, DV: 0); Scheduled Tribe (ST): 9 (Gen: 3, WE: 1, WD: 1, DV: 0); Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL): 16 (Gen: 5, WE: 3, WD: 0, DV: 0); More Backward Classes (MBC-NCL): 3 (Gen: 1, WE: 1, WD: 0, DV: 0); Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 7 (Gen: 3, WE: 0, WD: 0, DV: 0).

Horizontal Reservation across 113 posts: Ex-Servicemen: 4 posts (Gen/UR: 2, SC: 1, ST: 1, OBC: 1, MBC: 0, EWS: 0). Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): B/LV: 1, D/HH: 1, LD/CP: 1, Autism/SLD/MI: 2 (including 01 backlog vacancy from year 2023-24).

As per official notification Para 1: Candidates must possess At least Second Class Master's Degree in Economics; OR At least Second Class Master's Degree in Statistics; OR At least Second Class Master's Degree in Mathematics with paper in Statistics; OR At least Second Class Master's Degree in Commerce with Statistics; OR At least Second Class M.Sc (Agriculture) Statistics from a University established by law in India or recognized equivalent.

In addition to the postgraduate degree, candidates must possess a Certificate (RS-CIT course conducted by Rajasthan Knowledge Corporation Limited) awarded by Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University (VMOU), Kota, OR any other computer qualification certificate declared equivalent by the Department of Information Technology and Communication (DoIT&C), Government of Rajasthan.

Experience requirement: Experience of handling official statistics at least for one (1) year in a Government Department or reputed commercial concern or University. Experience certificate must be in the prescribed proforma given on page 7 of the notification.

Experience is NOT mandatory for candidates who: (a) hold a First Class Master's degree or Doctorate in any of the specified subjects; OR (b) have undergone successfully two years' training in Statistics at a recognized Statistical Institute or University; OR (c) have passed one year's Diploma Course from recognized University/Institution with Statistics and Economics as optional papers; OR (d) belong to Scheduled Castes (SC) or Scheduled Tribes (ST).

Candidates must possess working knowledge of Hindi written in Devnagri Script and familiarity with Rajasthani culture, traditions, dialects, and socio-economic landscape as tested in Part-A of the competitive exam.

Pay Matrix: Level L-12 (Grade Pay ₹4,800/-). During the two-year probation training period, candidates receive a fixed monthly remuneration as per Rajasthan State Government rules. On successful completion of probation, regular basic pay, DA, HRA, and state allowances are admissible.

Age of candidate was reckoned as on 01.01.2026: Minimum 21 years and Maximum less than 40 years. (As the recruitment was not advertised in previous year, 1 year extra relaxation is granted as per state rules).

Upper age relaxations: Male candidates of SC, ST, OBC, MBC, EWS of Rajasthan: 5 Years (up to 45 years); Female candidates of SC, ST, OBC, MBC, EWS of Rajasthan: 10 Years (up to 50 years); General Category Female candidates: 5 Years (up to 45 years); Widows and Divorcee Women: No upper age limit (subject to service retirement age of 60 years); PwBD: 5 Years.

As per DoP Rajasthan circular dated 19.04.2023, examination fee is integrated with One Time Registration (OTR): General (UR) and Creamy Layer OBC/MBC: ₹600/-. Reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/MBC-NCL/EWS/Sahariya): ₹400/-. Divyangjan (PwBD): ₹400/-.

Applications were invited online via Rajasthan Single Sign-On (SSO) portal: https://sso.rajasthan.gov.in/signin under Citizen Apps (G2C) → Recruitment Portal. Candidates linked their Jan Aadhaar / Aadhaar card, completed OTR profile verification, and generated an application number.

The competitive examination was conducted in a single morning session on Sunday, 30 August 2026 from 11:00 AM to 01:30 PM (total duration of 2 hours 30 minutes) at designated examination centers across Rajasthan.

The examination consists of one objective-type question paper carrying 150 marks with 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). Total duration is 2 Hours 30 Minutes (150 Minutes). Part A contains 40 Questions (40 Marks) and Part B contains 110 Questions (110 Marks).

Part-A evaluates comprehensive knowledge of Rajasthan: History, Art, Culture, Literature, Monuments, Heritage, Geography, Natural Resources, Major Industries, Mineral Wealth, Agriculture, Administrative Setup, Panchayati Raj, and Current Affairs of Rajasthan.

Part-B evaluates advanced concepts from postgraduate syllabus: Probability Theory, Statistical Inference, Sampling Methods, Design of Experiments, Time Series Analysis, Index Numbers, Econometrics, Micro and Macro Economics, Indian Economy, National Income Accounting, Mathematical Methods, and Computer Application in Data Analysis.

There is negative marking in the evaluation of answers. For every wrong answer, one-third (1/3rd) of the marks prescribed for that question is deducted. A wrong answer includes an incorrect option chosen or darkening more than one circle for a single question.

Each question has 5 options (1, 2, 3, 4, 5). Candidates must darken the appropriate circle with a blue ball-point pen. If a candidate decides not to attempt a question, they must compulsorily darken circle "5". If none of the circles is darkened, 1/3rd marks are deducted.

After completing the question paper, an extra time of 10 minutes beyond the scheduled 2 hours 30 minutes is granted to candidates to verify and ensure that one circle has been darkened for each of the 150 questions.

As per RPSC strict examination instructions: Any candidate who leaves more than 10% of questions (i.e. more than 15 questions out of 150) completely blank without darkening any of the 5 circles shall be automatically DISQUALIFIED from the recruitment process.

The official Model Answer Key published on 07 September 2026 contains correct options for all 150 questions corresponding to the Master Question Paper. Part-A covers Questions 1 to 40; Part-B covers Questions 41 to 150.

Candidates can download the verified official Model Answer Key PDF directly from the RPSC website: https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in/Static/AnswerKeys/FE782986-A958-4799-BE59-A0868F5653FB.pdf.

RPSC issued a press note on 07 September 2026 notifying the release of Model Answer Keys and announcing the schedule and guidelines for raising objections. Direct link: https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in/Static/PressNotes/C578123D-2427-4E41-A08C-F88E266E48CF.pdf.

Crucial Instruction: Candidates must match their responses ONLY with the Master Question Paper uploaded on the RPSC portal, NOT their individual exam booklet question order. The question numbers and option orders in the Model Key correspond strictly to the Master Question Paper.

Step 1: Visit official website https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in/news. Step 2: Under Candidate Information, click on Answer Keys. Step 3: Select "Model Answer Key for Statistical Officer 2026". Step 4: Open and save the PDF file. Step 5: Also download the corresponding Master Question Paper from the Question Papers section.

1. Take your candidate copy of the OMR sheet (carbon copy). 2. Map your question booklet questions to the Master Question Paper questions. 3. Cross-check your marked option against the official Model Key. 4. Count total correct answers and total incorrect answers. 5. Apply the official formula: Raw Score = (Correct x 1) - (Incorrect x 0.3333).

Mark Calculation Formula: Total Marks = [Number of Correct Answers × 1] – [Number of Wrong Answers × 0.3333]. Example: If a candidate has 115 correct answers and 24 incorrect answers: Score = (115 × 1) – (24 × 0.3333) = 115 – 8 = 107.00 Marks out of 150.

Candidates who find any discrepancies or errors in the provisional answers or questions in the Master Question Paper can file online representations through the SSO Rajasthan recruitment portal within the specified objection window announced in the official press note.

As per RPSC instructions, a non-refundable fee of ₹100/- (Rupees One Hundred Only) plus applicable service charges must be paid for each question challenged. Payment must be completed online via the e-Mitra payment gateway integrated in the SSO Recruitment Portal.

Candidates must upload scanned copies of authentic textual proofs (standard reference textbooks, government publications, statistical reports, official manuals) supporting their challenge. Objections without authoritative reference proof or book citations are summarily rejected.

Step 1: Log in to https://sso.rajasthan.gov.in/signin using your SSO ID and password. Step 2: Open Recruitment Portal. Step 3: Click on "Question Objection" link for Statistical Officer Exam 2026. Step 4: Select question number as per Master Question Paper. Step 5: Choose objection category, upload proof PDF, and pay ₹100/- fee. Step 6: Submit and download acknowledgment receipt.

All representations received within the prescribed timeframe are placed before an independent panel of subject matter experts. The committee examines the questions and reference proofs. If an objection is found valid, the official answer key is corrected or the disputed question is deleted.

If any question is deleted by RPSC after expert evaluation, its marks are distributed proportionately among the remaining questions in that section using the standard RPSC scaling formula: Effective Marks = (Marks of Section / Remaining Questions) × Correct Answers.

Status: Not Released / To Be Updated. Following expert committee review, RPSC publishes the decisive Final Answer Key on rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in. No further representations or objections are entertained against the Final Answer Key.

Status: Not Released / To Be Updated. The result of the written examination will be compiled based on the Final Answer Key. Candidates qualifying with prescribed cutoff marks will be shortlisted for Document Verification.

Status: Not Released / To Be Updated. Official cutoff marks will be published along with the result. Expected cutoff depends on exam difficulty, total candidates appeared, and category-wise reservation roster for 113 posts.

Candidates shortlisted in the written examination must appear for Document Verification before the RPSC Scrutiny Committee with original certificates, two self-attested sets of photocopies, and the detailed application-cum-scrutiny form downloaded from SSO.

Essential Documents: 1. 10th Board Certificate & Marksheet (DoB proof). 2. Post-graduation Marksheets & Degree Certificate (in Economics/Stats/Maths/Commerce). 3. RS-CIT / Approved Computer Certificate. 4. Experience Certificate in Prescribed Format (Page 7). 5. Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/MBC-NCL). 6. EWS Certificate for valid financial year. 7. Domicile / Bonafide Resident Certificate. 8. Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID).

Candidates claiming experience must produce an official experience certificate in the exact proforma given on page 7 of the notification signed by the Competent Authority with office seal, specifying token/registration number, period of service, designation, salary, and nature of statistical work performed.

Admit Card / Hall Ticket was hosted on Rajasthan SSO portal: https://sso.rajasthan.gov.in/signin. Candidates can log in with their credentials to access exam center details and instructions.

RPSC published an official press note regarding examination district and admit card release prior to the 30 August 2026 exam. Official notice link: https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in/Static/PressNotes/BC0C0054-874B-4843-B8A6-769FF4A6FF4E.pdf.

Candidates were required to enter the examination center at least 60 minutes prior to exam commencement. Mandatory requirements included original Aadhaar Card / Photo ID, colored passport photograph, and blue transparent ballpoint pen. Electronic items and calculators were strictly prohibited.

Under the Rajasthan Public Examination (Measures for Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Act, 2022, resorting to any unfair means, impersonation, or possession of banned devices results in lifetime debarment from RPSC and competitive examinations, along with stringent criminal prosecution.

Commission Address: Rajasthan Public Service Commission, Ghoogra Ghati, Jaipur Road, Ajmer – 305001. Telephone Inquiry: 0145-2635212 / 0145-2635200. Official Recruitment Portal: https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in/.

Candidates appearing for RPSC Statistical Officer can also explore other relevant Rajasthan recruitment exams: RPSC Assistant Statistical Officer (ASO), RPSC RAS / RTS Combined Competitive Exam, RPSC Assistant Professor, and RSMSSB Sanganak (Computor) Exam.

All official URLs: Download Answer Key: https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in/Static/AnswerKeys/FE782986-A958-4799-BE59-A0868F5653FB.pdf | Answer Key Press Note: https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in/Static/PressNotes/C578123D-2427-4E41-A08C-F88E266E48CF.pdf | Admit Card / SSO Login: https://sso.rajasthan.gov.in/signin | Exam City Press Note: https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in/Static/PressNotes/BC0C0054-874B-4843-B8A6-769FF4A6FF4E.pdf | Official Notification: https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in/Static/RecruitmentAdvertisements/BE73BA4C8E8042CAB7D57CD3660C025E.pdf | Official Website: https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in/news.