Rajasthan PSC Sr. Scientific Officer (Home Dept.) 2024 — Biology Division Answer Key (Part A & C)
Published 4 Jul 2026 · Updated 5 Aug 2026
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) conducts competitive examinations to recruit civil servants for various departments of the Rajasthan government. This answer key is for the Senior Scientific Officer (Home Department) Competitive Examination 2024, specifically for the Biology Division, which covers Part A (Zoology) and Part C (Forensic Science). The written exam was held on 12 May 2025, and the final answer key was published on the RPSC website on 3 July 2026.
This is the final answer key, meaning objections to answers have been reviewed and resolved by RPSC, and the key now reflects the officially correct responses. Candidates can use this key to estimate their marks by comparing their responses against the provided answers. The key lists all 150 questions with their correct answer options (numbered 1–4), allowing candidates to calculate their likely score before the official results are announced.
Candidates who wish to challenge any answer in a preliminary or provisional key can typically file objections within a specified window (usually 5–7 days from publication). However, as this is the final key published after such objections have been processed, the window for objections has closed. The objection process generally requires candidates to pay a fee per question challenged and provide supporting evidence or reasoning. RPSC reviews objections and may revise answers if found valid, after which a final key is issued—which is what candidates see here.
Once the final answer key is released, RPSC proceeds toward publishing the results. Candidates should monitor the RPSC website (rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in) for updates on result publication dates and merit lists. The final results typically appear within 4–6 weeks of the final answer key publication, followed by document verification, interview schedules, and final selection.
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 at rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in and navigate to the 'Answer Keys' section.
- Search for the Sr. Scientific Officer (Home Dept.) 2024 exam or use the question paper code/exam name to locate the answer key document.
- Click on the PDF link to download the answer key for Biology Division (Part A – Zoology & Part C – Forensic Science).
- Open the downloaded PDF and cross-check your responses against the provided correct answers for all 150 questions.
- Calculate your estimated score by awarding marks for correct answers as per the official marking scheme (check RPSC website for scheme details).
- Note: Since this is the final answer key published after objections have been resolved, the window for filing fresh objections has closed. Candidates who had concerns during the preliminary key stage should have filed objections within the prescribed deadline.
- Monitor the RPSC website for the official result announcement, merit list, and next steps (document verification, interviews, etc.).
Important Links
- Official Answer KeyClick Here →
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I download the answer key?▾
Visit rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in, go to the 'Answer Keys' or 'Results' section, find the Sr. Scientific Officer 2024 exam (Biology Division), and click the PDF link to download. The official PDF is also accessible via the direct link provided in the notification.
Is this the provisional or final answer key?▾
This is the final answer key, published on 3 July 2026. It has been prepared after reviewing objections filed by candidates on the preliminary key. No further changes are expected unless a critical error is discovered by RPSC itself.
Can I file an objection to this answer key?▾
The objection window for the preliminary answer key has closed. Since this is the final key, objections are no longer accepted. If you had concerns, you should have filed objections within 5–7 days of the preliminary key's publication (as per RPSC's standard procedure).
What is the marking scheme, and how do I estimate my score?▾
RPSC typically awards 1 mark per correct answer and 0 marks for incorrect or unanswered questions (unless negative marking applies—check the official exam notification for details). Compare your responses to the answer key and add up your correct answers to get your estimated score out of 150.
When will the final result be declared?▾
Results typically follow 4–6 weeks after the final answer key is published. Keep checking the RPSC website for result announcements. The timeline may vary; check official notifications for the exact expected date.
What happens after the result is announced?▾
After results are published, shortlisted candidates are called for document verification, followed by interview/personality test rounds. Final selection is made based on written exam score, interview performance, and merit. Keep your admit card and documents ready for verification.
Can I request a recount or re-evaluation of my answer sheet?▾
RPSC typically does not offer re-evaluation after the final answer key and results are published. Objections must be raised during the designated preliminary answer key objection window. After results are declared, appeals usually go through the official grievance redressal process, not re-evaluation.
What if I find an error in the final answer key after it is published?▾
While objections to the preliminary key are the main channel, if you discover a clear factual error in the final key, contact RPSC directly through their official grievance portal or write to the commission with supporting evidence. Such cases are reviewed on merit, though formal objections are no longer accepted.
Is this answer key applicable to all candidates who appeared for the exam?▾
Yes, this answer key applies to all candidates who took the Sr. Scientific Officer 2024 exam (Biology Division – Part A & C) on 12 May 2025. The answer key is uniform for all candidates of the same exam.
How do I check my individual response sheet?▾
Individual response sheets and detailed score cards are usually made available on the RPSC website once results are declared. Log in with your roll number or registration details to view your marked responses. Check the RPSC website or the result notification for instructions.