Rajasthan High Court Demands APO Exam Answer Sheets from RPSC
A single judge bench of the Rajasthan High Court has issued a significant directive to the Rajasthan Public Service Commission. The court ordered RPSC to submit answer sheets from the Assistant Prosecuting Officer recruitment exam held in 2024.
Court Seeks Detailed Examination Records
Justice Sameer Jain delivered this order on January 8, with the official copy becoming available on Monday. The court specifically instructed RPSC to provide answer sheets belonging to four successful candidates. Additionally, the commission must submit answer sheets from at least ten unsuccessful candidates.
The bench further demanded a comprehensive tabulated record showing marks obtained by the petitioners. This detailed documentation will allow the court to thoroughly examine the evaluation process.
RPSC Officials Must Appear Before Court
Justice Jain's order carries another crucial requirement. The RPSC secretary or another authorized officer must personally appear before the court during the next hearing scheduled for January 15. Their presence is necessary to explain the evaluation methodology used for the APO examination.
The court issued these directives while hearing petitions filed by Srishti Singhal and other candidates. These petitioners have demanded re-evaluation of their examination results, questioning the fairness of the assessment process.
Previous Hearing Hampered by Technical Issues
During an earlier court session, the RPSC secretary attempted to participate through video conferencing. Unfortunately, technical glitches prevented him from providing proper clarifications to the court. Recognizing the seriousness of the matter, the bench decided to seek original records directly.
Unusual Success Rate Raises Concerns
Counsel Tanveer Ahamed, representing petitioner Srishti Singhal, presented startling statistics to the court. RPSC had advertised 181 Assistant Prosecuting Officer positions on March 7, 2024. The examination took place on June 1, 2025, with results declared on December 10, 2025.
Despite 181 available positions, only four candidates were declared successful. This extremely low success rate immediately raised eyebrows. Ahamed highlighted another concerning pattern. Several candidates who performed well in the Rajasthan Judicial Service examination failed the APO exam.
This discrepancy has intensified concerns about potential irregularities in the evaluation process. The petitioners have formally challenged the evaluation method and insist on re-evaluation of answer sheets.
Growing Number of Candidates Seek Justice
Following the declaration of results, approximately thirty unsuccessful candidates approached the Rajasthan High Court. They collectively seek re-evaluation of their answer scripts, hoping for a fair assessment of their performance.
The court's intervention marks a significant development in this recruitment controversy. By demanding original answer sheets and detailed records, the judiciary aims to ensure transparency and fairness in public service recruitment.
