Final Answer Key – Sr. Scientific Officer (Home Dept.) 2024, Biology Division (Part B & C) – Rajasthan Public Service Commission
Published 3 Jul 2026 · Updated 5 Aug 2026
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), Ajmer has published the final answer key for the Sr. Scientific Officer (Home Department) Competitive Examination 2024. This answer key covers the Biology Division examination, encompassing Part B (Biochemistry) and Part C (Forensic Science), which was conducted on 12 May 2025. The document serves as the official response sheet and was published on the RPSC website on 3 July 2026.
Candidates who appeared in this examination can use the final answer key to evaluate their performance against the officially correct answers. The answer key contains 150 questions with their corresponding correct responses (options 1–4), with one question marked as deleted (Question 39). The final key represents RPSC's definitive scoring standard after consideration of any provisional objections raised by candidates during the challenge window.
Candidates who wish to dispute any answer must follow the official objection procedure outlined by RPSC, typically submitting challenges within the stipulated period after provisional answer keys are published, along with the prescribed fee per question. Objections are reviewed by a subject expert committee, and if upheld, the answer key is amended. The final answer key reflects all such corrections.
Following publication of the final answer key, RPSC will announce the examination result based on this key. Candidates can download the answer key from the official RPSC website and cross-check their responses to estimate their likely score. The result timeline and merit list publication will follow as per RPSC's standard examination process.
Overview
| Qualification | As per official notification |
Important Dates
| Exam Date | 12 May 2025 |
| Final Answer Key Published | 7 Mar 2026 |
How to Download the Answer Key & Raise Objections
- Visit the official RPSC website (rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in) and navigate to the 'Answer Keys' or 'Results' section.
- Locate the final answer key for 'Sr. Scientific Officer (Home Dept.) 2024 – Biology Division (Part B, Part C)' by examination date or roll number.
- Download the PDF document containing all 150 questions and their official answers.
- Compare your responses with the final answer key to calculate your estimated score using the prescribed marking scheme (typically 1 mark per correct answer, 0 for incorrect/unanswered).
- If you wish to challenge any answer, check the official RPSC notification for the objection window (usually open for a specified period after provisional key publication).
- Access the candidate portal on the RPSC website, log in with your roll number/registration details, and submit an objection for each disputed question along with supporting documents and the prescribed fee per question.
- Retain the payment receipt and objection confirmation number for future reference; RPSC will notify you of decisions on upheld objections before or upon final result publication.
Important Links
- Official Answer KeyClick Here →
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I download the final answer key for Sr. Scientific Officer (Home Dept.) 2024 Biology Division?▾
The final answer key is available on the official RPSC website (rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in). You can access it from the 'Answer Keys' section or by direct link to the published PDF dated 3 July 2026. No login is typically required to download the final answer key.
Is this a provisional or final answer key?▾
This is the final answer key, published on 3 July 2026. It incorporates all corrections resulting from candidate objections raised during the provisional answer key phase. This is the definitive key used by RPSC to evaluate and rank candidates.
How do I estimate my score using this answer key?▾
Compare each of your responses with the correct answer listed in the key (questions 1–150). The standard marking scheme for RPSC exams is typically 1 mark for each correct answer and 0 for incorrect or unanswered questions, unless otherwise specified in the official notification. Sum your correct answers to estimate your total score.
When was the objection window for this exam, and can I still raise objections?▾
The objection window typically opens after the provisional answer key is published and remains open for a specified period (usually 5–7 days). Since the final answer key was published on 3 July 2026, the objection period has closed. Objections cannot be accepted after the final answer key is issued.
What is the fee for raising an objection?▾
RPSC charges a prescribed fee per question challenged (amount varies by exam; check the official notification for the exact fee). The fee is non-refundable, even if your objection is not upheld. If your objection is accepted and the answer key is amended, some commissions may refund the fee; verify with RPSC's official communication.
How does RPSC decide if my objection is valid?▾
Objections are reviewed by a committee of subject matter experts convened by RPSC. They evaluate whether the challenged answer is indeed incorrect or ambiguous based on the official curriculum, standard references, and examination standards. If the expert committee agrees, the answer key is corrected, and all affected candidates are awarded marks accordingly.
When will the final result be announced?▾
The exact result date is not specified in the answer key document. Typically, RPSC announces results within 4–8 weeks after publishing the final answer key, depending on the volume of objections and workload. Monitor the RPSC website for official result announcement notices.
What does the asterisk (*) next to Question 39 mean?▾
The asterisk indicates that Question 39 has been deleted from the final answer key. This means no candidate will be awarded or penalised for this question; it does not count towards the final score. All candidates receive a bonus mark equivalent to one question for the deletion, or the question is simply omitted from scoring.
Can I appeal the final answer key after it is published?▾
No. The final answer key is the last stage of the challenge process. Once published, it is binding and used for result preparation. Further appeals must go through the official grievance redressal mechanism of RPSC (if available) or the State Administrative Tribunal, not the examination cell.
How are candidates ranked if two or more have the same final score?▾
RPSC's tiebreaker criteria typically include age (older candidates ranked higher), then date of birth, or other criteria as specified in the exam notification. The exact method will be detailed in the final result notification. Check the official merit list announcement for ranking transparency.