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RPSC Rajasthan Programmer Recruitment Examination 2027

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Exam Conducting Body

Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), Ajmer

Nodal Department

Department of Information Technology & Communication (DoIT&C), Rajasthan

Post Name

Programmer (Group A / Gazetted Equivalent)

Pay Scale

Pay Matrix Level-12 (Grade Pay ₹4,800 / Basic Pay ₹44,300 - ₹1,40,100)

Current Status

2024 Cycle Concluded; Next Notification Expected 2027

Expected Vacancies

150 to 250+ Posts (State IT Cadre Review Underway)

Estimated Exam Date

Mid to Late 2027 (Estimated October – December 2027)

Selection Stages

Written Exam (Paper I & II: 200 Marks) → Document Verification (No Interview)

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🗄️Database Management Systems (DBMS)→🌐Data Communication & Computer Networks→🧠Reasoning, Numerical Ability & Rajasthan GK→📊System Analysis & Design (SAD)→☕Programming Concepts, OOPs & Java→🌳Data Structures & Algorithms (DSA)→

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What is RPSC Programmer (प्रोग्रामर) exam?

RPSC Programmer (प्रोग्रामर) is a Rajasthan recruitment exam conducted by Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC, Ajmer) & Department of Information Technology & Communication (DoIT&C). This page gives you the official pattern, syllabus, eligibility, dates, and free mock tests in one place.

The RPSC Rajasthan Programmer (प्रोग्रामर) examination is the premier technical recruitment conducted by the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC, Ajmer) for appointments under the Department of Information Technology & Communication (DoIT&C), Government of Rajasthan and other key state secretariats and departments. Selected officers hold Gazetted-equivalent technical positions in Pay Matrix Level-12 (Grade Pay ₹4,800, Basic Pay ₹44,300 – ₹1,40,100), playing leadership roles in state software engineering, e-governance architectures, database security, and statewide network administration.

Recruitment Status & 2027 Timeline: The 2024 recruitment cycle (which was expanded to 352 posts and conducted on 27 October 2024) has concluded its examination stages. Fresh departmental Programmer vacancies across newly created districts and state technical departments are currently under assessment. The next official notification for RPSC Programmer is expected to be announced in 2027 (estimated Mid-2027), with written examinations projected for Late 2027 (October – December 2027).

Exam Pattern & Selection Criteria: Selection is based purely on the Written Examination consisting of Two Papers carrying 100 Marks each (200 Marks Total, 2 Hours per paper). There is no interview stage in the selection process. Candidates must score at least 40% aggregate marks (36% for SC/ST) with a negative marking penalty of 1/3rd (0.33) marks per wrong answer and adherence to mandatory 5th option OMR rules.

Latest Updates

1Recruitment Status: The 2024 recruitment cycle (initially 216 posts, revised to 352 posts) concluded with the written examination held on 27 October 2024 and subsequent final recommendations.
2The next official recruitment notification for RPSC Programmer is expected to be released in 2027 as new departmental IT requisitions are compiled.
3Cadre expansion: With increasing digital governance and AI initiatives in Rajasthan government departments, fresh programmer posts are in demand across DoIT&C and state autonomous bodies.
4Comprehensive bilingual mock tests covering Paper I (DBMS, Networks, Reasoning & GK) and Paper II (SAD, OOPs, Java & DSA) with detailed explanations are now live.

200 Questions × 200 Marks — Exam Pattern & Structure

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Total Questions

200

Total Marks

200

Duration

4 Hours Total (2 Hours per paper)

Negative Marking

1/3rd (0.33) marks deducted per wrong answer (plus mandatory 5th Option OMR rules)

Question Type

Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions (Bilingual in Hindi and English)

Language

Bilingual (Hindi & English)

RPSC Programmer (प्रोग्रामर) exam pattern with subjects, question counts, and marks
Subject	Questions	Marks
Paper I: Reasoning, Numerical Analysis & GK + DBMS + Data Communication & Computer Networks	100	100
Paper II: System Analysis & Design (SAD) + Programming Concepts (OOPs, C++, Java & DSA)	100	100
Total	200	200

Minimum qualifying marks: 40% aggregate in the written examination (36% for SC/ST candidates). Each paper carries 100 questions of 1 mark each.

Complete Syllabus — All Topics & Sections Covered

Section-wise detailed topics for RPSC Programmer (प्रोग्रामर) exam preparation

📘Paper I - Reasoning, Numerical Analysis & General Knowledge

Problem Solving, Analytical & Logical Reasoning, Data Sufficiency, and Data Interpretation

Number Series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Seating Arrangement & Syllogism

Basic Numeracy: Percentages, Ratio & Proportion, Average, Profit & Loss, Simple and Compound Interest

History, Art, Culture, Monuments, Fairs, Festivals, and Heritage of Rajasthan

Geography of Rajasthan: Physical divisions, Rivers, Lakes, Climate, Natural Resources & Minerals

Current National and Rajasthan State Events, with special emphasis on Information Technology developments, AI, Cloud, and Smart Governance

📘Paper I - Database Management Systems (DBMS)

Database Architecture: 3-Level ANSI/SPARC Architecture, Schemas, Instances, Data Independence

Data Models: Relational Model, Entity-Relationship (ER) Modeling, Enhanced ER Diagrams, Constraints

Relational Algebra & Relational Calculus: Selection, Projection, Joins, Set operations, Tuple & Domain Calculus

SQL & PL/SQL: DDL, DML, DCL, Complex Queries, Subqueries, Joins, Views, Triggers, Stored Procedures, Indexes

Relational Database Design & Normalization: Functional Dependencies, Multi-valued Dependencies, 1NF, 2NF, 3NF, BCNF, 4NF, Lossless Decomposition

Transaction Processing & Concurrency Control: ACID properties, Serializability, Locking Protocols (2PL), Timestamp Ordering, Deadlock handling

Database Recovery & Security: Log-based recovery, Checkpoints, Authorization, Encryption, NoSQL & Distributed Database basics

📘Paper I - Data Communication & Computer Networks

Network Architecture & Reference Models: OSI 7-Layer Model, TCP/IP Protocol Suite, Physical media and topologies

Data Transmission Concepts: Analog vs Digital, Modulation techniques (ASK, FSK, PSK, QAM), Multiplexing (TDM, FDM, WDM)

Data Link Layer: Framing, Flow Control (Stop-and-Wait, Go-Back-N, Selective Repeat), Error Detection & Correction (CRC, Hamming code), MAC sublayer (CSMA/CD, CSMA/CA, Ethernet, Token Ring)

Network Layer: IPv4 & IPv6 Addressing, Subnetting, CIDR, Routing Algorithms (Distance Vector, Link State, OSPF, BGP), ICMP, ARP, RARP

Transport Layer: TCP vs UDP, Connection Establishment & Teardown (3-way handshake), Flow control, Congestion control algorithms

Application Layer & Protocols: DNS, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SMTP, POP3, IMAP, Telnet, SSH, SNMP

Network Security: Symmetric and Asymmetric Cryptography (DES, AES, RSA), Digital Signatures, Certificates, SSL/TLS, IPSec, Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Cyber Attacks and Countermeasures

📘Paper II - System Analysis and Design (SAD)

System Development Life Cycle (SDLC): Waterfall, Prototyping, Spiral, Agile & Scrum methodologies

Requirements Engineering: Fact-finding techniques, Feasibility analysis (Technical, Economic, Operational), SRS documentation

Structured Analysis & Design Tools: Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Data Dictionaries, Decision Tables, Decision Trees, Structure Charts

Object-Oriented Analysis & Design (OOAD): UML diagrams (Use Case, Class, Sequence, Activity, State Machine, Component, Deployment diagrams)

Software Architecture & Design Patterns: Coupling and Cohesion, Creational, Structural & Behavioral patterns

Software Testing & Quality Assurance: White-Box & Black-Box testing, Unit, Integration, System, Acceptance testing, Regression testing, Verification & Validation

Software Maintenance & Project Management: Cost estimation (COCOMO), Risk analysis, Configuration management, CASE tools

📘Paper II - Programming Concepts, OOPs & Java

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Core: Abstraction, Encapsulation, Inheritance, Polymorphism, Dynamic Binding

C++ Concepts: Constructors, Destructors, Operator Overloading, Virtual Functions, Templates, Exception Handling

Java Language Fundamentals: JVM, JRE, JDK architecture, Bytecode, Primitive Data Types, Operators, Control Statements

Java Classes & Objects: Packages, Access Modifiers, 'this' and 'super' keywords, Final keyword, Garbage collection

Inheritance & Interfaces in Java: Multiple inheritance through interfaces, Abstract classes, Default & Static methods

Exception Handling in Java: Checked vs Unchecked exceptions, try-catch-finally, throw, throws, Custom exceptions

Multithreading in Java: Thread lifecycle, Thread class & Runnable interface, Synchronization, Inter-thread communication, Deadlocks

Java Collections Framework: List (ArrayList, LinkedList), Set (HashSet, TreeSet), Map (HashMap, TreeMap), Iterators, Generics

Java I/O Streams & Serialization: Byte streams, Character streams, File handling, Object serialization

📘Paper II - Data Structures & Algorithms

Algorithm Analysis: Asymptotic Notations (Big-O, Omega, Theta), Time and Space Complexity analysis

Linear Data Structures: Arrays, Linked Lists (Singly, Doubly, Circular), Stacks (Applications, Infix to Postfix conversion), Queues (Circular queue, Priority queue, Deque)

Non-Linear Data Structures: Trees, Binary Trees, Binary Search Trees (BST), AVL Trees, B-Trees, B+ Trees, Heaps (Min/Max Heap, Heap Sort)

Graph Algorithms: Graph Representation (Adjacency Matrix & List), BFS, DFS, Minimum Spanning Trees (Kruskal's, Prim's), Shortest Paths (Dijkstra's, Bellman-Ford)

Sorting & Searching Algorithms: Bubble Sort, Insertion Sort, Selection Sort, Merge Sort, Quick Sort, Radix Sort, Linear & Binary Search, Hashing techniques and Collision Resolution

Eligibility Criteria

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Age Limit

21 to 40 years (as of 1st January of the recruitment year). Upper age relaxation: 5 years for SC, ST, OBC, MBC, and EWS male candidates of Rajasthan domicile; 5 years for General female candidates; 10 years for reserved female candidates of Rajasthan.

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Education

B.E. / B.Tech / M.Tech in Computer Science (CS) / Information Technology (IT) / Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) from a recognized University OR Master of Computer Applications (MCA) OR M.Sc. in Computer Science or Information Technology OR MBA (Information Technology). Working knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script and knowledge of Rajasthani culture is mandatory.

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Domicile

Candidates from all Indian states are eligible to apply. Reservation benefits (fee concessions, age relaxation, and category cutoffs) are exclusively applicable to bona fide Rajasthan domicile holders.

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Attempts

No attempt limit as long as the candidate satisfies the age and qualification criteria.

Important Dates

RPSC Programmer (प्रोग्रामर) exam schedule (latest cycle)

Latest important dates for RPSC Programmer (प्रोग्रामर)
Event	Date
Current Recruitment Stage	Late 2026 (2024 Cycle Concluded, 2027 Notification Awaited)
Official Notification Release (Estimated)	Mid 2027 (May – July 2027)
Online Application Window	To Be Announced (Post 2027 Notification)
Written Examination Date (Estimated)	Late 2027 (October – December 2027)
Previous Cycle Written Exam (Advt 17/2023-24)	Held on 27 October 2024 (352 Posts)
Earlier Recruitment Examination	Held in 2014 (Advt 2013)

Vacancy & Eligible Posts

Total expected vacancies: 150 to 250+ Posts (Projected for 2027 Recruitment Cycle)

Programmer (Non-TSP)

DoIT&C & Rajasthan State Government Departments

Programmer (TSP)

Scheduled Tribal Areas, Rajasthan

How to Apply

Step-by-step online application process

1
Visit the Rajasthan SSO portal at sso.rajasthan.gov.in and log in with your valid SSO credentials.
2
Navigate to Citizen Apps (G2C) and open the 'Recruitment Portal' application.
3
Verify that your One-Time Registration (OTR) profile details (Aadhaar / Jan Aadhaar) are up to date.
4
Under 'Ongoing Recruitments', select 'Direct Recruitment of Programmer 2027 (RPSC)'.
5
Fill in educational qualifications (B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech in CS/IT/ECE, MCA, M.Sc. CS/IT, or MBA IT).
6
Upload your recent passport-size photograph (plain background) and signature in JPEG/JPG format.
7
Review the application summary carefully to ensure all information matches official matriculation documents.
8
Pay the applicable OTR application fee via Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, or UPI and download the receipt.

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General / Creamy Layer OBC & MBC Candidates	₹600 (One-Time Registration - OTR)
Non-Creamy Layer OBC / MBC / EWS of Rajasthan	₹400 (One-Time Registration - OTR)
SC / ST / Specially Abled (Divyangjan) of Rajasthan	₹400 (One-Time Registration - OTR)

Selection Process

1Stage 1: Written Examination — 2 Objective Papers carrying 200 Marks total (100 Marks per paper, 2 Hours duration each).→
2Paper I: Reasoning & General Knowledge (including Rajasthan GK & IT trends) + Database Management Systems + Data Communication & Computer Networks.→
3Paper II: System Analysis & Design (SAD) + Programming Concepts (OOPs, C++, Java, Data Structures & Algorithms).→
4Stage 2: Document Verification (DV) & Character Scrutiny — Verification of qualifying technical degrees and domicile certificates.→
5Stage 3: Final Merit List Formulation — Purely determined by the aggregate score in Paper I and Paper II. Note: There is NO interview stage.

Previous Year Cut Off

Year	General	OBC	SC	ST
2024 Written Exam (Advt 17/2023-24)	118.50	115.20	98.40	92.60
2013 Final Selection (Advt 2013)	104.25	99.50	84.10	78.30

Smart Preparation Strategy — Exam-Cracking Tips & Study Plan

Expert strategies and actionable tips from toppers to maximize your score

1
Prioritize High-Yield Technical Topics: Over 80% of total marks are drawn from core computer engineering subjects (DBMS, Computer Networks, SAD, Java OOPs, and Data Structures).
2
Master DBMS Queries & Normalization: Expect in-depth questions on SQL subqueries, join optimization, BCNF decomposition, and transaction schedule serializability.
3
Practice Numerical Problems in Computer Networks: Solve problems on IP subnetting, CIDR prefix masks, CRC polynomial division, TCP window sizes, and routing distance-vector tables.
4
Solidify Java OOPs & Collections: Write code snippets for Java multithreading, inheritance hierarchies, exception propagation, and HashMap/ArrayList internal mechanics.
5
Review Software Engineering UML & Testing: Memorize UML diagram symbols, SDLC phase transitions, and test case design (boundary value analysis and equivalence partitioning).
6
Simulate Both Papers in One Day: Attempt full-length Paper I (100 Qs, 2 Hours) and Paper II (100 Qs, 2 Hours) back-to-back with 1/3rd negative marking to build endurance.

Recommended Books

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Database System Concepts (6th/7th Edition)

Silberschatz, Korth & Sudarshan

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Computer Networks (5th/6th Edition)

Andrew S. Tanenbaum & David J. Wetherall

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System Analysis and Design

Elias M. Awad / Kendall & Kendall

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Java: The Complete Reference

Herbert Schildt

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Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis in C++/Java

Mark Allen Weiss

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RPSC Programmer Solved Previous Papers & Practice Sets

Infique Classes / Pathshala / Daksha Publications

Common Questions About RPSC Programmer (प्रोग्रामर) — Answered

Quick answers to help you prepare effectively and clear your doubts

When will the next RPSC Programmer Recruitment 2027 notification be released?▼

The previous recruitment drive (Advt 17/2023-24 for 352 posts) concluded its examination in October 2024. The next official notification for fresh Programmer vacancies is expected in 2027 (estimated mid-2027) once departmental vacancy assessments from DoIT&C and state departments are finalized by RPSC.

How many vacancies are expected in the upcoming RPSC Programmer 2027 recruitment?▼

An estimated 150 to 250+ posts of Programmer are expected in the next cycle, driven by digital governance initiatives, e-governance expansions across newly formed districts, and IT department cadres.

What is the educational qualification required for RPSC Programmer?▼

Candidates must possess a B.E. / B.Tech / M.Tech in Computer Science (CS), Information Technology (IT), or Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) OR Master of Computer Applications (MCA) OR M.Sc. in Computer Science/IT OR MBA (Information Technology) from a recognized University. Working knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script and Rajasthani culture is mandatory.

Is there an interview stage in RPSC Programmer selection?▼

No. Selection is conducted purely based on the aggregate score of the Written Examination (Paper I and Paper II carrying 200 marks total). Candidates who clear the written cutoff proceed directly to document verification.

What is the exam pattern and marking scheme for RPSC Programmer?▼

The exam consists of 2 papers of 100 marks each (2 Hours per paper, 100 objective MCQs per paper). Paper I covers Reasoning & GK, DBMS, and Computer Networks. Paper II covers System Analysis & Design (SAD), Programming Concepts (OOPs, C++, Java), and Data Structures & Algorithms. A negative marking penalty of 1/3rd mark applies for wrong answers.

What is the pay scale and salary for an RPSC Programmer in Rajasthan?▼

Programmer is a Group A / Gazetted-equivalent technical cadre post governed under Pay Matrix Level-12 (Grade Pay ₹4,800). During the 2-year probation period, a fixed monthly stipend of approximately ₹31,100 is paid. After successful completion of probation, regular basic pay starting at ₹44,300 plus applicable DA (currently over 50%), HRA, and state allowances is drawn, bringing the gross salary to ₹70,000+ per month.