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How to file an RTI for your government job result

One-line answer: If your sarkari exam result is delayed, your scorecard is missing details, or you've been declared "not selected" without explanation — file an RTI.

How to file an RTI for your government job result

One-line answer: If your sarkari exam result is delayed, your scorecard is missing details, or you've been declared “not selected” without explanation — file an RTI to the conducting body's PIO. Plain paper, ₹10, 30-day reply.

What to ask

  • Your section-wise marks with cut-off applied to your category.
  • Model answer key with objection-rejection record.
  • Marking scheme for descriptive papers.
  • Reasons for delay if applicable.

Where to file

  • UPSC: upsc.gov.in → “RTI”
  • SSC: ssc.nic.in → “RTI”
  • IBPS: ibps.in → “RTI”
  • State PSC: each PSC's website
  • Central portal: rtionline.gov.in

If no reply by Day 31

File a First Appeal under §19(1) — free at central level.

Why it matters

~4–6% of contested cases see actual mark corrections through RTI. The rest get useful information. Most candidates who file once, file again.

Read the full guide

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Why this matters for citizens

Issues like this are common — every year lakhs of Indian citizens face the same hurdle. The core legal frameworks are the Right to Information Act, 2005, the Information Technology Act, 2000 (for online matters), and the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. The enforcement bodies vary by issue but most start with a complaint to the relevant department PIO + a parallel CPGRAMS filing.

Citizen action steps

  1. Step 1 — file an RTI under §6 of the RTI Act 2005 to the relevant department PIO. Use AI RTI Drafter for free.
  2. Step 2 — parallel CPGRAMS complaint at pgportal.gov.in for service-delivery push.
  3. Step 3 — if PIO refuses, §19(1) First Appeal in 30 days. Use First Appeal Builder.
  4. Step 4 — for fraud / criminal matters, FIR at local police station + cybercrime portal (cybercrime.gov.in) + NCRP helpline 1930.
  5. Step 5 — for consumer issues, Consumer Court under Consumer Protection Act 2019 (e-filing at edaakhil.nic.in).

Citations and sources

  • Right to Information Act, 2005 — full text
  • Bhagat Singh v. CIC (Delhi HC, 2007) — procedural objections cannot defeat RTI
  • CPGRAMS — pgportal.gov.in (DARPG)
  • Cybercrime portal — cybercrime.gov.in
  • National Consumer Helpline — 1915