Sub Inspector Comb. Comp. (Re-Exam) 2021: Submit answer key objections by Sep 20

The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) on September 20, 2026, released the model answer keys for Paper I and Paper II of the Sub Inspector Combined Competitive (Re-Exam) – 2021. This announcement follows the re-conduct of the examination, which was initially cancelled and next rescheduled after a series of administrative and legal developments spanning over four years.

Candidates who appeared for the re-examination can now access these answer keys and are eligible to submit online objections. This marks a significant step in the recruitment process for the 2021 Sub Inspector positions, which has seen multiple phases of interviews and various procedural changes since its initial notification.

Timeline of the Sub Inspector Combined Competitive Exam 2021

The Sub Inspector Combined Competitive Exam 2021 has undergone an extended and complex process. The initial scheme of examination and syllabus was announced on March 5, 2021, with exam dates released on July 28, 2021. Admit cards were made available on September 7, 2021, alongside information for Covid-19 patients. Online objection windows for the initial answer key were opened on October 11, 2021, and re-opened on October 21, 2021.

A major development occurred on May 8, 2026, when the RPSC announced the cancellation and re-conduct of the examination. Then, a new scheme of examination and syllabus was announced on May 22, 2026, and the re-exam date was released on May 12, 2026. Online editing for all candidates was announced on July 7, 2026, with a corrigendum issued on September 9, 2026. Exam district information and admit cards for the re-examination were made available on September 10, 2026.

Interview Phases and Provisional Candidacy

Prior to the re-examination, the RPSC conducted multiple phases of interviews for the Sub Inspector Combined Competitive Exam 2021. The first phase of interview dates was announced on December 28, 2022, followed by subsequent phases throughout 2023, with the ninth phase announced on May 11, 2023. The requirement of documents from provisional candidates was announced on June 14, 2023.

In a related development, candidates were provisionally allowed by court to edit their online application forms on May 27, 2026. This decision supported further participation in the re-examination process, addressing concerns raised by applicants during the extended recruitment cycle.

Next Steps for Candidates

With the release of the model answer keys for the Sub Inspector Combined Competitive (Re-Exam) – 2021 on September 20, 2026, candidates now have the opportunity to review their responses. The RPSC has announced that online objections to these model answer keys can be submitted. The specific window and procedure for raising objections are expected to be detailed by the commission.

This phase is crucial for candidates as it allows for the rectification of any discrepancies in the evaluation process before the final results are declared. Further announcements regarding the final answer keys and subsequent stages of the selection process are anticipated from the RPSC.

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Written by Nishit Kumar

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