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RIICO General Instructions 2026
RIICO has issued general instructions for candidates appearing in the written examination for Recruitment 2026. Candidates must read the post-wise detailed advertisement, examination scheme and official instructions before appearing for the examination.
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Important
These instructions apply to the RIICO Recruitment 2026 posts notified by RIICO. The examination pattern, syllabus and eligibility conditions may change in a future RIICO recruitment notification.
RIICO Written Examination Pattern
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination Mode | Written examination |
| Question Type | Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Duration | 3 Hours |
| Parts | Part I and Part II |
| Question Paper Language | English and Hindi, except the Language Section |
| Interpretation of Questions | In case of a discrepancy, the English version will be treated as correct |
| Total Questions | 150 |
| Total Marks | 450 |
Part-Wise Marks Distribution
| Part | Number of Questions | Marks per Question | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part I | 60 | 3 | 180 |
| Part II | 90 | 3 | 270 |
| Total | 150 | 450 | |
Negative Marking
There is a negative marking of one-third of the marks allotted to a question for every incorrect answer.
As each question carries 3 marks, 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks separately in both parts of the written examination.
| Part | Maximum Marks | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part I | 180 | 72 Marks (40%) |
| Part II | 270 | 108 Marks (40%) |
A candidate must qualify in both Part I and Part II to be considered for merit.
Merit Preparation
Merit will be prepared on the basis of the total marks obtained in Part I and Part II by candidates who qualify both parts.
For posts where a proficiency test is prescribed, the final merit will include marks obtained in the written examination and the proficiency test, as applicable.
Standard of Examination
| Part | Standard of Examination |
|---|---|
| Part I | Secondary Examination level of the Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan |
| Part II | Qualification level prescribed for the respective post in the detailed advertisement |
Tie-Breaking Rules
If two or more candidates obtain the same total score, RIICO will apply the following tie-breaking sequence:
- Candidate with higher age will be given preference.
- If the date of birth is also the same, the candidate with higher marks in Part II will be given preference.
- If both date of birth and Part II marks are the same, the candidate with higher marks in the Class 10 examination will be given preference.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Read the post-wise detailed advertisement and syllabus before starting preparation.
- Attempt questions carefully because every incorrect answer carries a deduction of 1 mark.
- Qualifying only in Part I is not sufficient; candidates must secure at least 40% marks in both parts.
- Check the official RIICO website regularly for post-specific updates, examination notices and other instructions.
- Do not rely on a previous RIICO recruitment pattern for a future notification, as the Corporation may revise the scheme or syllabus.
