Staff Selection Board: Deleted-Question Trend Continues, 9 Questions Dropped in 3 Exams Including Computer Instructor; Notices to Paper Setters Planned
Questions continue to be deleted in exams of the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB). As per the report, in results of three exams released on 4 November, 9 questions were deleted in all: 2 in Basic Computer Instructor, 3 in Senior Computer Instructor and 4 in Supervisor (Female).
As per the Bhaskar report, the highest in the last three years was 43 questions in the teacher recruitment. The board is now preparing to issue notices to paper setters. Deleted questions hurt candidates and many recruitments get tangled in court.
Questions Dropped in the Latest Result
| Recruitment | Questions deleted |
|---|---|
| Basic Computer Instructor | 2 |
| Senior Computer Instructor | 3 |
| Supervisor (Female) | 4 |
| Total | 9 |
The board assessed candidates' marks on the revised answer key after dropping questions in all three exams. 510 candidates were disqualified in all for breaking OMR rules.
Earlier Record: When Questions Were Dropped
- In the July 2026 LDC (Clerk Grade-II/Junior Assistant) exam, 6 questions were removed from each of 12 sets.
- As per the Bhaskar report, the highest 43 questions in three years were deleted in the teacher recruitment exam.
- As per an Aaj Tak report of June 2026, 137 questions were dropped from RSSB and RPSC exams in 2024-25.
- The same report mentions 14 in RPSC's school lecturer recruitment, 6 in Assistant Mining Engineer, 4 in the combined Assistant Engineer exam, 3 in Agriculture Officer and 2 in Public Relations Officer.
The Board's and Candidates' Side
As per board chairman Major General Alok Raj, deleted questions hurt candidates and efforts are on to stop this. In this direction, notices are being readied to fix the accountability of paper setters. Hanuman Kisan, president of the Rajasthan Berozgar Union, says the board should improve its system so that questions do not need to be dropped repeatedly.
Impact on Candidates
- Dropping questions can change the cut-off and merit position.
- A revised answer key raises or lowers many candidates' marks.
- Some recruitments reach court, delaying appointments. The computer instructor result is also said to be subject to petitions pending in the High Court.
- The risk of posts staying vacant from low marks or conditions also rises.
What Candidates Should Do
- File objections on the answer key issued after the exam on time.
- Check the revised answer key and deleted-question details on the board's website.
- Trust only official notices for dates of the next stages.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many questions were dropped in the latest result?
In all 9 in three exams: 2 in Basic Computer Instructor, 3 in Senior and 4 in Supervisor (Female).
In which recruitment were most questions dropped?
As per the Bhaskar report, 43 in the teacher recruitment.
What step is the board planning?
Issuing notices to paper setters.
How many were dropped in 2024-25 overall?
As per an Aaj Tak report, 137 from RPSC and RSSB exams.
Note: This story has been written in our own words by the Emitrawala.com team, based on news reports and public information. Dates and figures are as per reports; confirm with official notices before applying or deciding. Sources: Dainik Bhaskar, ETV Bharat and Aaj Tak reports. Figures are as per the reports.
