Rajasthan RSSB Teaching Associate 2026: 3540 Contract Posts, Age up to 50 & ₹28,850 Fixed Pay
If you have been tracking RSSB notifications, the wait is over. The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has released Advertisement No. 06/2026 for 3540 Teaching Associate positions on a contract basis under the Rajasthan College Education Society (Raj‑CES). Unlike regular professors, these posts offer a fixed monthly remuneration of ₹28,850 – with no NPS or other deductions, meaning you take home the full amount. The contract is initially for up to 5 years (extendable up to age 60 in blocks of 3 years). Age calculation is as on 01 January 2027, with generous relaxations: SC/ST/OBC/MBC women get up to 50 years, ex‑servicemen up to 55. Below you get the subject‑wise vacancy distribution, a complete age relaxation table, the step‑by‑step OTR registration (including live photo capture rules), and the unusual OMR marking scheme where unattempted questions also deduct marks unless you darken option E.
| Organisation | Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB), Jaipur |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Teaching Associate (Contractual) – 32 subjects |
| Total Vacancies | 3540 |
| Application Last Date | 03 June 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Minimum Qualification | Master’s with 55% marks (50% for reserved) + NET/SET (PhD exempted as per UGC rules) |
| Monthly Remuneration | ₹28,850 (fixed, no allowances) |
| Selection Process | Written Exam (Paper I & II) + Document Verification |
Based on official RSSB Advertisement No. 06/2026 (pages 1‑137). Verified: April 2026.
Who is Eligible? – Quick Check
- You have a Master’s degree with 55% marks (or 50% if SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS/PwD) in the relevant subject.
- You have cleared NET/SLET/SET, OR have a PhD awarded under UGC 2009/2016 regulations (with two research papers, two conferences, open viva).
- Your age on 01 January 2027 is between 21 and 40 years (relaxations as per category).
- You are a Rajasthan domicile for reservation; non‑Rajasthan candidates can apply but only under General category.
- You have more than two living children (third child born on/after 01 June 2002).
- You are a male with multiple living wives (or female with multiple living husbands) without government exemption.
- You have been dismissed from government service on disciplinary grounds.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| OTR (One Time Registration) Fee Payment | Already active on SSO portal |
| Online Application Start | 05 May 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 03 June 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Correction Window (with fee ₹300) | 3 days after last date (limited fields) |
| Written Exam (Tentative) | August / September / October 2026 |
Don’t wait till 3 June: OTR profile creation, live photo capture, document scanning, and fee payment take time. If you face issues, visit an e‑Mitra kiosk.
Subject‑wise Vacancy Highlights (3540 Total)
The highest number of vacancies are in traditional humanities subjects. Below are the top 10 subjects:
| Subject | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Hindi | 393 |
| Geography | 365 |
| History | 355 |
| Political Science | 339 |
| English | 314 |
| Sociology | 185 |
| Sanskrit | 150 |
| Economics | 121 |
| Home Science | 104 |
| Chemistry | 103 |
Horizontal reservations: Women (30% within each category), Ex‑servicemen (as per state rules), PwD (4% total – 1% each for Blind/Low Vision, Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Locomotor Disability/Cerebral Palsy, Autism/Multiple Disabilities). For PwD, you must have a UDID card (mandatory from Aug 2025). The least competitive subjects are Drawing & Painting (36 posts), Law (33 posts), and several agriculture specialisations (43 each). Candidates with niche qualifications should target these for better chances.
Fixed Remuneration – ₹28,850 In‑Hand (No Deductions)
Unlike regular pay scales (Level 10 assistant professor starts at ₹57,700 but after deductions gives ~₹46,000), the Teaching Associate post gives a consolidated ₹28,850 per month. There is no NPS deduction, no CGHS, no professional tax – you receive the full amount. However, there are no allowances (DA, HRA, TA, etc.). The fixed remuneration is mentioned on page 24 of the notification. The contract may be extended up to 3 years at a time, but only until the employee reaches 60 years of age. Comparison: A regular Rajasthan government school teacher (Level 9) gets around ₹35,000 in‑hand; this Teaching Associate post pays slightly less but requires only Master’s + NET, not B.Ed. So it’s a good entry point for college teaching aspirants.
Application Fee (OTR Registration) – One Time Payment
This recruitment does not charge a separate application fee. You only need to pay the One Time Registration (OTR) fee on the SSO portal, which is valid for all future RSSB recruitments.
| Category | OTR Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Creamy‑layer OBC | ₹600 |
| Non‑creamy layer OBC / MBC / SC / ST / EWS (Rajasthan domicile only) | ₹400 |
| All PwD candidates | ₹400 |
Payment modes: e‑Mitra kiosk, CSC, net banking, debit/credit card. If you have already paid OTR for any previous RSSB exam (within the same financial year? Note: from April to March), you do not need to pay again. Also, if you have been absent in two exams in a financial year, your OTR will be blocked – you can unblock by paying a penalty of ₹750.
Age Limit & Relaxation – Calculation on 01.01.2027
This is unusual: age is calculated from 01 January 2027, not 2026. Minimum age = 21 years (completed).
| Category | Basic Max Age | Relaxation | Effective Max Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) male | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| General female | 40 | 5 years | 45 |
| SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS male (Rajasthan) | 40 | 5 years | 45 |
| SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS female (Rajasthan) | 40 | 10 years | 50 |
| Ex‑servicemen (Rajasthan domicile) | 40 | 15 years (max 50 or 55 as per post) | 50–55 |
| PwD (any category) | 40 | 5 years extra over category relaxation | Up to 55 |
| Widow / divorced women | No upper limit | – | Below retirement age (60) |
Example: An OBC female candidate born 15 March 1978. On 01 Jan 2027, she will be 48 years 9 months. General max is 40, but OBC female gets 10 years relaxation → max 50. She is eligible. A widowed woman aged 57 can also apply because there is no age limit for widows, provided she is below 60.
Educational Qualification – Master’s + NET (with 5% relaxation for reserved)
- Essential: Master’s degree in the concerned/allied subject with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade).
- NET/SET/SLET is mandatory unless you are exempted under the PhD rule (PhD awarded in regular mode, with two research papers in refereed journals, two conference presentations, open viva, and certification from Registrar/Dean).
- 5% relaxation in Master’s marks (i.e., 50% instead of 55%) for SC/ST/OBC (non‑creamy layer)/MBC/EWS/PwD candidates.
- Final year Master’s students can apply, but they must have obtained the degree before the date of the written exam (not after). If results are declared after the exam, candidature will be cancelled.
- Ex‑servicemen with 15 years of service and a certificate of graduation equivalence can apply without a Master’s degree (they must select “Not Applicable” in the OTR academic section).
Selection Process – Written Exam with Negative Marking & OMR Rule
Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | General Studies of Rajasthan | 60 | 75 | 1 hour | 1/3 mark per wrong answer |
| II | Subject Concerned (as per post) | 120 | 300 | 2 hours | 1/3 mark per wrong answer |
Qualifying marks: UR candidates must score 36% in each paper and 40% in aggregate; SC/ST get a 5% relaxation (31% per paper, 35% aggregate).
⚠️ Important OMR rule (page 136): Each question has five options A, B, C, D, E. You must darken one circle. If you do not attempt a question, you must darken option E. If you leave any question blank (no circle darkened), 1/3 mark will be deducted for that question. If more than 10% of your total questions are left blank, you will be disqualified. So, for unattempted questions, always fill E.
Normalisation: If the exam is held in multiple shifts, percentiles will be normalised using equi‑percentile method. The final merit list will be based on normalised scores.
Syllabus Overview
Paper I (General Studies of Rajasthan): History, Art, Culture, Literature, Heritage; Geography (physiography, rivers, climate, minerals, irrigation); Political & Administrative System (Governor, CM, Panchayati Raj, RTI, Sampark Portal); Economy (agriculture, livestock, industries, handicrafts, welfare schemes); Contemporary events (persons, places, sports). Full syllabus on pages 38‑39.
Paper II (Subject): Detailed syllabus for each subject is given from pages 40 to 130. For example, Computer Science includes Computer Organization, Programming in C, OS, Networks, DBMS. Hindi includes Vedic literature, grammar, poetry, drama. Candidates must download the subject‑specific syllabus from RSSB website.
How to Apply – OTR-Based Online Process
- Go to SSO Portal (sso.rajasthan.gov.in) – register if new, or login.
- Click on Citizen Apps (G2C) → Recruitment Portal.
- If you have not paid OTR fee, go to One Time Registration tab, select your category and disability status, and pay the fee (₹600 or ₹400) via e‑Mitra / CSC / net banking / card.
- Live photo capture: During OTR, you must capture your photo using a webcam (no scanned photo allowed). The system will ask you to blink after a 5‑second timer. Background should be white. Photo must show both ears, no cap, no sunglasses.
- Upload signature & thumb impression: On white paper, inside a 7cm x 2cm box, sign with black pen. Scan and upload (JPEG, 20‑50 KB, 280×80 to 560×160 pixels). Also upload left thumb impression (if missing, right thumb).
- Fill academic details: Master’s degree, NET/SET/PhD exemption, and other qualifications. Upload relevant certificates (all must be dated on or before 03 June 2026).
- Select the post (subject). You can apply for multiple subjects? Notification suggests separate applications for each subject, but OTR is common – you may need to fill separate applications. Check official clarification.
- Submit and take a printout. No separate application fee – OTR fee covers it.
- ✔ Live photograph (captured during OTR – no old photo)
- ✔ Scanned signature & left thumb impression
- ✔ Master’s degree marksheet & certificate
- ✔ NET/SET certificate or PhD exemption certificate (with required proofs)
- ✔ 10th/12th certificate (for age proof)
- ✔ Caste certificate (if SC/ST/OBC/MBC) – issued by Rajasthan competent authority
- ✔ Rajasthan domicile certificate (for fee concession & reservation)
- ✔ EWS income & asset certificate (valid for current year, issued by competent authority)
- ✔ PwD UDID card (if claiming disability quota)
- ✔ Ex‑serviceman discharge book & NOC (if still in service)
1. Uploading a scanned photo instead of live capture – your application will be rejected.
2. For OBC/MBC, providing a caste certificate older than 3 years without a fresh non‑creamy layer affidavit – your reservation will be denied.
3. For widows, not uploading husband’s death certificate and linkage documents (ration card, child’s birth certificate, Aadhar) – category benefit will be refused.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What is the in‑hand salary after all deductions?
- ₹28,850 – it’s fixed remuneration, so no deductions. You get the entire amount. No DA, HRA, or medical allowance.
- What is the last date to apply online?
- 03 June 2026, 11:59 PM. Correction window opens for 3 days after that with a fee of ₹300, but you cannot change name, father name, photo, signature, or thumb impression.
- How many total vacancies are there?
- 3540 vacancies across 32 subjects. Highest: Hindi (393), Geography (365), History (355).
- What is the minimum qualification required?
- Master’s with 55% marks (50% for reserved) + NET/SET. PhD holders can be exempted from NET as per UGC rules.
- What is the age limit for General category?
- 21 to 40 years as on 01 January 2027. Relaxations: 5 years for General women, 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/MBC males, 10 years for SC/ST/OBC/MBC females, up to 55 for ex‑servicemen.
- Is there negative marking in the exam?
- Yes, 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer. Also, if you leave a question blank (no circle darkened), 1/3 mark is deducted. You must darken option E for unattempted questions. More than 10% blanks lead to disqualification.
- Can final year Master’s students apply?
- Yes, but they must produce the original degree certificate before the written exam date. If results are declared after the exam, they will be disqualified.
- What is the exam pattern and duration?
- Paper I: 60 MCQs (Rajasthan GK), 1 hour, 75 marks. Paper II: 120 MCQs (subject), 2 hours, 300 marks. Total 375 marks. Negative marking 1/3 per wrong answer.
- Is PhD compulsory for exemption from NET?
- No, PhD is not compulsory, but without NET you need a PhD that meets UGC 2009/2016 requirements (regular mode, two research papers, two conference presentations, open viva). A mere PhD without these conditions does not exempt you from NET.
- What documents are required for document verification?
- Master’s degree & marksheets, NET/SET/PhD certificate, 10th/12th certificate, caste/domicile/EWS/PwD certificates, ex‑serviceman discharge book (if applicable), NOC from current employer, character certificate from last institution, and a valid ID proof (Aadhar, voter ID, passport).
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