RPSC AE Prelims 2025 Results Declared: Thousands Qualify for Next Stage
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has officially announced the preliminary results for the highly anticipated Assistant Engineer (AE) Combined Competitive Exam 2025. This announcement brings a wave of clarity and anticipation for the thousands of engineering graduates who appeared for the examination, marking a critical milestone in the recruitment process for coveted government engineering posts.
Key Details of the RPSC AE Preliminary Results
Released on November 28, 2025, the result is available in a PDF format that contains the roll numbers of all successful candidates. These individuals have now cleared the first hurdle and are eligible to appear for the mains examination, which is scheduled to be held from March 15 to 18, 2026.
The recruitment drive, conducted under advertisement number Advt. No. 10/Exam/A.En/RPSC/EP‑1/2024‑25, aims to fill a total of 1,014 vacancies. These positions are spread across four core engineering disciplines: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Agriculture.
The preliminary exam, which served as the initial screening test, was conducted in September 2025. According to the official data, a significant number of candidates have made it to the next round. A combined total of 2,413 candidates from the Mechanical and Electrical streams have qualified. Meanwhile, the Civil and Agriculture streams saw a much larger pool of successful candidates, with 14,410 individuals making the cut.
Category-Wise Cut-Off Marks and How to Check Your Result
In a move that provides transparency, RPSC has also published the category-wise cut-off marks for each engineering stream. For the general category, the cut-off for at least one stream has been reported at 39.17 marks. The detailed breakdown of cut-offs is as follows:
- General: 39.17
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 36.56
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 39.17
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): 39.17
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS): Details released in the official PDF.
Candidates can easily check their results by following a straightforward process on the official RPSC website.
Step 1: Visit the official portal at rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in.
Step 2: Navigate to the 'News & Events' section and click on 'Results'.
Step 3: Locate and click on the link that reads 'Result Preamble and Cut-Off Marks of Asst. Engineer Combined Competitive (Pre) Exam – 2024'.
Step 4: Download the PDF file. You can quickly search for your roll number within the document by using the Ctrl + F function.
Step 5: It is highly recommended to save a copy of the PDF or take a printout for future reference, as it will be required during the verification process for the mains exam.
Next Steps and Preparation Strategy for Shortlisted Candidates
For the thousands of candidates who have successfully qualified, the focus must now immediately shift to intensive preparation for the RPSC AE Mains examination. The final selection for the 1,014 Assistant Engineer posts will be solely based on the performance in this mains stage, which is designed to test the depth of technical knowledge and problem-solving abilities in the candidate's chosen engineering field.
Alongside their studies, candidates are strongly advised to start gathering and organizing all necessary documents. This includes educational certificates, category certificates (if applicable), and other required paperwork for the verification process.
The RPSC is expected to issue the mains admit cards a few weeks prior to the exam date. Candidates should regularly check the official website for updates and download their hall tickets as soon as they are released to confirm their exam city and other important instructions.
With the competition intense and the mains exam just a few months away, a disciplined and strategic approach to preparation is the key to securing a final appointment.