The Rajasthan Police Department has formally initiated the recruitment drive for 9,617 constable posts for the year 2025. Eligible candidates who want to join the police force can now apply by checking the official recruitment portal at recruitment2.rajasthan.gov.in. The closing date for application submission is May 17, 2025. After the application window closes, applicants will be provided with an opportunity to correct their submitted forms between May 18 and May 20, within a three-day correction period.

This mass hiring exercise encompasses multiple constable posts and has garnered attention owing to the high number of vacancies as well as the prospect it offers to suitable candidates from all over Rajasthan. The hiring is focused on reinforcing the police force with efficient individuals ready to assume an important role in upholding law and order in the state.

The requirements of applicants vary slightly depending on the particular post for which the application is made. For the posts of general constables, the candidates should have passed Class XII from a recognized board. For the posts of constable drivers, clearance of Class XII is must along with a valid Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) or Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) driving license. Besides, applicants willing to apply for telecom constable posts should have cleared Class XII with one of the compulsory subjects being physics, mathematics, or computer science.

As far as age qualifications are concerned, the requirements are determined by the category of the candidate. General category male candidates should be 18 to 23 years of age as on January 1, 2026, whereas general category female candidates should be 18 to 28 years of age. Candidates from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) are given age relaxation. Male candidates belonging to the above categories are eligible up to 28 years of age and females up to 33 years of age.

The recruitment process application fee also differs according to category. General, OBC, and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) candidates have to pay Rs 600. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, and Persons with Disabilities (PWD) categories have to pay a lower fee of Rs 400. The payment has to be done online through the official website as part of the application submission process.

De-composing the vacancy breakup, the highest number of posts are under the post of Constable General (Non-TSP area) with 6,456 posts. Constable Driver (Non-TSP) has 412 posts, while Constable Band (Non-TSP) comprises 71 posts. For the candidates from TSP (Tribal Sub-Plan) areas, 1,162 posts are available for Constable General and 47 posts are available for Constable Driver. Moreover, 1,469 vacancies have been notified for Constable Telecommunications comprising general as well as driver posts.

The recruitment of the Rajasthan Police Constable position is done through various stages. It starts with a written test that will evaluate the aspirants’ general knowledge, logical skills, and other necessary topics. Shortlisting of the candidates who pass the written examination will be done for the physical examination, which is an important stage of recruitment.

The physical exam is to test the fitness and stamina of the candidate. The male candidates are required to run 5 kilometres in 25 minutes, whereas the female candidates must do the same within 35 minutes. Additionally, the height requirement is a minimum of 168 cm for male candidates and 152 cm for females. These physical requirements allow only physically fit and capable individuals to pass through the process.

After the physical test, shortlisted candidates will have their documents verified. At this stage, all original documents connected to educational qualifications, age proof, category certificates, and other required credentials have to be produced. It is imperative that it should be mentioned that selection of candidates will remain provisional until all eligibility criteria are fulfilled in entirety. Discrepancy or inability to provide valid documents may lead to disqualification at this stage.

The last stage of the recruitment process is a medical test. Those candidates who pass the document verification stage will be invited for a medical fitness test to verify that they possess the health and medical requirements needed for the work of a police constable.

This recruitment campaign is a great chance for thousands of young women and men in Rajasthan looking for a secure government job and an opportunity to serve the people. Prospective applicants are recommended to carefully read the official notification, verify that they fulfill all the eligibility criteria, and send their applications much before the deadline to escape any last-minute hassles.