RPSC Recruitment in 2024-25: 2,538 Selections Against 2.986 Million Applications

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The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) selected only 2,538 candidates against approximately 2.986 million applications in the 2024-25 session, yielding a reported selection ratio of 0.08 per cent, according to a data analysis by Dainik Bhaskar covering four sessions from 2021-22 to 2024-25. This means roughly 1,177 applicants competed for each post. The analysis comes amid persistent questions about the difficulty of the examination pattern and demands for its revision.

RPSC conducted 316 interviews involving 4,109 candidates during 2024-25. The number of applicants has risen sharply from about 1.2 million in 2014-15 to over 2.986 million in 2023-24, and is expected to increase further in the current session. In contrast, the 2023-24 session saw 19,705 selections. Education expert Arun Dhaka said the trend indicates that despite deploying full resources, final outcomes are not matching expectations, and recruitment posts often remain unfilled due to various bottlenecks. The Higher Education Department said it is continuously scrutinising recruitment-related obstacles and will correct them in future recruitments.

What is the Rajasthan Public Service Commission?

The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) was established in 1949. Article 315 of the Constitution of India provides for a Public Service Commission for each state. It began functioning in 1949, the year the state of Rajasthan was formed. The Commission conducts recruitment examinations and advises the state government on civil service matters, though its recommendations are advisory and not binding on the government. The selection process and examination patterns are governed by the relevant RPSC Rules and Regulations.

What does the selection ratio mean?

The selection ratio of 0.08 per cent is calculated by dividing the number of selections (2,538) by the total applications (approximately 2.986 million). It reflects the proportion of applicants who ultimately got a job, not the success rate at any particular stage such as the interview. The applicant-to-selection ratio of about 1,177 per post indicates the intensity of competition.

What are the concerns raised?

Education experts point out that despite RPSC conducting examinations regularly, the final selection numbers remain low relative to applications, and many sanctioned posts stay unfilled. The examination pattern itself has been cited as a possible reason, with long-standing demands for its revision. The Higher Education Department has acknowledged the obstacles and said it is scrutinising them for timely correction in future recruitment rounds.