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Rajasthan Public Service Commission, Ajmer (RPSC) has released the Answer Key / Model Answer related notice for Senior Teacher (Secondary Education) Competitive Examination 2025-26 under the School Education Department. The notification includes subject-wise post details, eligibility, exam scheme, and key recruitment rules for candidates.
Post Details Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Rajasthan Public Service Commission, Ajmer (RPSC) |
| Post Name | Senior Teacher (Secondary Education) |
| Category | Answer Key |
| Status | Released |
| Total Vacancies | 6,500 |
| Qualification | Graduate or equivalent with relevant subject as Optional + Degree/Diploma in Education (NCTE/Government recognized) + Working knowledge of Hindi (Devanagari) and knowledge of Rajasthani culture |
Vacancy Details
| Subject | Non-Scheduled Area Posts | Scheduled Area Posts | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindi | 1,005 | 47 | 1,052 |
| English | 1,150 | 155 | 1,305 |
| Sanskrit | 842 | 98 | 940 |
| Mathematics | 1,184 | 201 | 1,385 |
| Science | 1,160 | 195 | 1,355 |
| Social Science | 401 | 0 | 401 |
| Punjabi | 48 | 0 | 48 |
| Urdu | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Sindhi | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Gujarati | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 5,804 | 696 | 6,500 |
Eligibility / Qualification
Educational Qualification
(A) For Hindi / English / Sanskrit / Social Science Subjects
- Graduate or equivalent examination recognized by UGC with the concerned subject as Optional, and
- Degree or Diploma in Education recognized by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) / Government.
(B) For Science Subject
- Graduate or equivalent examination recognized by UGC with at least two of the following as Optional Subjects:
- Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany, Micro-Biology, Bio-Technology, Bio-Chemistry
- And Degree or Diploma in Education recognized by NCTE / Government.
(C) For Mathematics Subject
- Graduate or equivalent examination recognized by UGC with at least two of the following as Optional Subjects:
- History, Geography, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Public Administration, Philosophy
- And Degree or Diploma in Education recognized by NCTE / Government.
Other Requirement
- Working knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari Script and knowledge of Rajasthani culture.
Exam Pattern
The competitive examination will be of 500 marks with two papers.
Paper I
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Maximum Marks | 200 |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Questions | 100 Multiple Choice Questions |
| Marks per Question | 2 |
| Negative Marking | Yes, 1/3 marks deducted for each wrong answer |
Paper I Syllabus Areas
- Geographical, Historical, Cultural and General Knowledge of Rajasthan
- Current Affairs of Rajasthan
- General Knowledge of World and India
- Educational Psychology
Paper II
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Maximum Marks | 300 |
| Duration | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| Questions | 150 Multiple Choice Questions |
| Negative Marking | Yes, 1/3 marks deducted for each wrong answer |
Paper II Syllabus Areas
- Knowledge of secondary and senior secondary standard about relevant subject matter
- Knowledge of graduation standard about relevant subject matter
- Teaching methods of relevant subject
Minimum Qualifying Marks
- Minimum qualifying marks: 40%
- Relaxation: 5% relaxation in the above percentage for SC/ST candidates.
Answer Key Details
- The notice is related to the Answer Key / Model Answer for the Senior Teacher (Secondary Education) Competitive Examination 2025-26.
- Candidates should use the official RPSC portal to access the answer key and follow the commission’s instructions for raising objections (if enabled).
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Creamy Layer OBC / Creamy Layer MBC | 600 |
| Non-Creamy Layer OBC / Non-Creamy Layer MBC / EWS | 400 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | 400 |
Payment Mode: As per online payment options available on the RPSC Recruitment Portal / SSO.
Age Limit
Age calculation date: 01/01/2026
| Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| 18 Years | 40 Years |
Age Relaxation (as per Rajasthan Government rules mentioned in the notice):
- Male candidates of Rajasthan (SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS): 5 years
- Female candidates of Rajasthan (General): 5 years
- Female candidates of Rajasthan (SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS): 10 years
- Widow / Divorced women: No upper age limit (as per conditions in rules)
- PwBD (benchmark disabilities): Upper age limit relaxation 5 years
- Other relaxations as per applicable Rajasthan service rules (including ex-servicemen and other special categories as per notification).
Salary / Pay Scale
- Pay Matrix Level: L-11 (Grade Pay ₹4,200)
- Note: As per Rajasthan Government rules, fixed pay will be payable during the probation period.