Protection Officer

Important Points Regarding the Protection Officer Recruitment

1. Exam Name: Protection Officer

2. Department: Women and Child Development Department

3. Service Rules: Rajasthan Women Empowerment (State and Subordinate) Service Rules, 2017

4. Number of Posts: A total of 4 posts (temporary, subject to department increase/decrease)

5. Reservation of Posts:

6. Horizontal Reservation:

• Ex-Servicemen: GEN/UR-0, SC-0, ST-0, OBC-0, MBC-0, EWS-0
• Physically Handicapped:
  • B/LV-0
  • D, HH-0
  • LD/CP & Others-0
  • ID, MI, SLD, Autism & Mul. Dis.-0

7. Important Points:

• This recruitment is for backlog posts from 2018, advertised again in 2022.
• In the disability category, one disability from (i) and (ii) along with either (iii) or (iv)(a) is mandatory.
• Reserved vacancies for Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes/Backward Classes/Extremely Backward Classes will be carried forward for three recruitment years.
• EWS (Economically Weaker Section) posts will be filled through the general process if suitable candidates are not found.
• Reserved posts for widows/divorced/abandoned women can be exchanged among themselves and then filled by other women of the same category.
• Reservation for Persons with Disabilities/Disabled Persons is horizontal.
• Reservation for Ex-Servicemen is horizontal and will be filled through the general process in case of unavailability.
• Vacancies for persons with disabilities will be carried forward to the next recruitment year and then reallocated to other categories.
• The benefit of reserved posts will be only for Rajasthan residents.

8. Essential Educational Qualifications:

• LL.B (Bachelor of Laws) from a recognized university or MSW (Master of Social Work).
• Working knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script and knowledge of Rajasthan culture.

9. Important Information:

• Candidates should ensure their eligibility before applying online.
• False information may lead to a one-year ban from recruitment examinations.
• Candidates appearing in the final year exams can also apply, but must prove eligibility before the examination.

10. Salary Scale:

• Pay Matrix Level L-11 (Grade Pay - 4200/-)
• Fixed monthly salary as per state government rules during probation period.

11. Age Limit:

• Minimum 18 years and maximum below 40 years as on 01.01.2025.
• For posts advertised in 2022, age calculation was based on 01.01.2023. Therefore, candidates above the age limit on 01.01.2025 will be given an additional one year relaxation.

12. Age Relaxation:

13. Selection Process:

• Selection will be through a written examination.
• Scaling/Moderation/Normalization methods may be used if necessary.
• Names will be recommended to the state government/appointing authority based on merit.

14. Exam Scheme:

• The examination will be objective type (offline/online).
• All questions will be objective type.
• Detailed syllabus will be released separately on the commission's website.

15. Application Period:

• From 29.07.2024 to 27.08.2024, 12:00 AM.

16. Application Process:

• Apply online through the commission's website.
• Perform One-Time Registration (OTR) through the SSO portal.
• OTR requires information like name, father's name, date of birth, gender, secondary exam, and ID proof.
• Existing OTR users should apply using their OTR number.
• Upload photo, signature, and left thumb impression during application.
• Avoid uploading blurry photos.
• Choose an option for a scribe in the application.
• Provide details of all educational qualifications and experience by the last date.
• Obtain application number.
• Contact helpdesk number or email for any issues.
• The commission can take action for providing false information.
• Reserved category candidates from outside Rajasthan should apply under the general category.
• Take a printout of the application form.
• Offline applications will not be accepted by the commission.

17. Online Application Modification:

• Modifications can be made during the application period and within 10 days after the last date by paying a fee of ₹500.
• Online edit option will be available for 7 days, 60 days before the exam date.
• OTR-related changes to name, father's name, date of birth, and gender are not possible.
• SMS and OTP will be sent after modification.
• A fee of ₹500 is applicable for all modifications.
• No modifications will be allowed after the exam.

18. One-Time Registration Fee:

19. Instructions for Scribes:

• Disabled candidates must select the scribe option in the application.
• Bring your own scribe: submit documents one day before the exam.
• Get a scribe from the commission: submit documents two days before the exam.
• Candidates with visual impairment, locomotor disability, and cerebral palsy will be provided with a scribe.
• For other categories, a certificate from the Chief Medical Officer is required.
• Candidates with less than 40% disability may also be provided with a scribe.
• Detailed instructions for scribes are available on the commission's website.

20. Exam Scheme and Syllabus:

• The exam will be of 600 marks.
• Two papers, each of 300 marks and 3 hours duration.
• One compulsory paper and one optional paper (Social Work or Law).
• Multiple-choice questions in both papers.
• Negative marking for incorrect answers.
• Minimum 40% marks in each paper are required.
• Papers can be in English or Hindi.
• Detailed syllabus will be determined by the commission.

21. Specific Instructions for OMR Answer Sheet:

• 5 options for each question.
• Darken only one circle for the correct answer.
• One option must be filled for each question.
• Darken the 5th circle if the question is not to be attempted.
• One circle must be darkened for each question.
• Disqualification for more than 10% unanswered questions.

22. Other Important Points:

• Provide correct mobile number and email ID.
• Fill the application form carefully.
• Do not wait until the last date.
• Candidates are responsible for any false information.
• Apply for category changes within the stipulated time.
• Final selection will be after document verification.
• Submit the complete application form on time.
• Special instructions for widows/divorced/abandoned women.
• Special instructions for Ex-Servicemen.
• Marriage registration is mandatory.
• Rules for disqualification for having more than two children.
• Character certificate is required.
• Police verification certificate is required.
• Medical certificate is required.
• Government employees need a no-objection certificate.