Opening Overview
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), Ajmer has issued a detailed notification for recruitment to School Lecturer and Coach posts under the Rajasthan Education Service Rules, 2021. The recruitment covers 3,225 posts across 27 subjects. The online application window is scheduled from 14/08/2025 to 12/09/2025.
Post Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) |
| Post Name | School Lecturer and Coach |
| Total Vacancies | 3,225 |
| Qualification | Post Graduate or equivalent qualification in the relevant subject with Education degree/diploma; specific qualifications vary by subject |
| Notification Date | 17/07/2025 |
| Application Period | 14/08/2025 to 12/09/2025 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 17/07/2025 |
| Application Start Date | 14/08/2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 12/09/2025 |
Vacancy Details
| S. No. | Subject/Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hindi | 710 |
| 2 | English | 307 |
| 3 | Sanskrit | 70 |
| 4 | Rajasthani | 6 |
| 5 | Punjabi | 6 |
| 6 | Urdu | 140 |
| 7 | History | 170 |
| 8 | Political Science | 350 |
| 9 | Geography | 270 |
| 10 | Economics | 34 |
| 11 | Sociology | 22 |
| 12 | Public Administration | 2 |
| 13 | Home Science | 70 |
| 14 | Chemistry | 177 |
| 15 | Physics | 94 |
| 16 | Mathematics | 14 |
| 17 | Biology | 85 |
| 18 | Commerce | 430 |
| 19 | Drawing | 180 |
| 20 | Music | 7 |
| 21 | Physical Education | 73 |
| 22 | Coach (Athletics) | 2 |
| 23 | Coach (Basketball) | 2 |
| 24 | Coach (Volleyball) | 1 |
| 25 | Coach (Handball) | 1 |
| 26 | Coach (Kabaddi) | 1 |
| 27 | Coach (Table Tennis) | 1 |
| Total | 3,225 |
Application Fee
| Category | One-Time Registration Fee |
|---|---|
| General and Creamy Layer OBC/MBC | ₹600 |
| Rajasthan Non-Creamy Layer OBC/MBC, EWS and other eligible reserved categories | ₹400 |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | ₹400 |
The fee is payable online. Candidates who have already completed One-Time Registration may use their existing OTR details while submitting the application.
Age Limit
The candidate must be at least 21 years old and must not have completed 40 years of age as on 01/01/2026.
Age relaxation mentioned in the notification includes:
- Male candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, MBC and EWS categories of Rajasthan: 5 years.
- Female candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, MBC and EWS categories of Rajasthan: 10 years.
- Women belonging to the General category: 5 years.
- Widows and divorced women: No upper age limit, subject to the prescribed documentary requirements.
- Persons with benchmark disabilities: 5 years.
- Ex-servicemen, released Emergency Commissioned Officers, Short Service Commissioned Officers and other specified categories: relaxation as per Rajasthan Government rules.
The age-relaxation provisions are generally non-cumulative, and candidates may claim only the applicable relaxation under the relevant rule.
Eligibility / Qualification
Candidates must possess working knowledge of Hindi written in the Devanagari script and knowledge of Rajasthan culture.
School Lecturer Subjects
For most subjects, candidates must have a Post Graduate degree or equivalent qualification recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in the relevant subject, along with a degree or diploma in Education recognised by the National Council for Teacher Education or the Government.
Subject-specific provisions include:
- Home Science: Post Graduate degree or equivalent qualification in Home Science recognised by UGC/Indian Council of Agricultural Research, along with a recognised Education degree or diploma.
- Biology: Post Graduate degree in Zoology, Botany, Microbiology, Biotechnology or Life Science, provided the candidate studied Botany and Zoology at graduation level, along with a recognised Education degree or diploma.
- Commerce: Post Graduate degree in Commerce with B.Com., or a Post Graduate degree in Commerce with at least two teaching subjects for Higher Secondary classes as prescribed by the Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan, Ajmer.
- Drawing: Post Graduate degree in Drawing or an equivalent qualification declared by the Government, or a four/five-year diploma in Arts from a Government-recognised school or college of arts.
- Music: Post Graduate degree or equivalent qualification in Music recognised by UGC, or an equivalent qualification declared by the Government.
- Physical Education: Graduation recognised by UGC and Post Graduation in Physical Education/M.P.Ed. of two years' duration recognised by the National Council for Teacher Education.
Coach Posts
For Coach posts, candidates must possess:
- Graduation or equivalent qualification recognised by UGC.
- Degree or diploma in Physical Education.
- Full-time or part-time National Institute of Sports (NIS) certificate from the relevant sports branch.
The NIS certificate must relate to the concerned sports subject.
Selection Process
- Competitive written examination.
- Evaluation of sports participation or tournament certificates wherever applicable for Coach and Lecturer of Physical Education posts.
- Scrutiny of eligibility and original documents.
- Recommendation and appointment according to merit and applicable service rules.
The Commission may use scaling, moderation or normalisation of marks where required. Candidates found to have submitted incorrect or suppressed information may face cancellation of candidature and debarment according to the applicable rules.
Examination Scheme and Syllabus
School Lecturer Examination
The School Lecturer examination carries 450 marks and consists of two papers.
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies | 150 | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Paper II | Subject Concerned | 300 | 3 hours |
Both papers consist of multiple-choice questions. One-third of the marks prescribed for a question is deducted for every wrong answer, including an incorrect answer or multiple answers.
The minimum qualifying marks are 40% in each paper, with a relaxation of 5% for candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe categories, subject to the applicable rules.
School Lecturer Paper I: General Studies
- History of Rajasthan and Indian History with special emphasis on the Indian National Movement.
- Mental Ability Test, Statistics at Secondary level, Mathematics at Secondary level, and Hindi and English language ability.
- Current affairs.
- General Science, Indian Polity and Geography of Rajasthan.
- Educational Psychology, Educational Management, Educational Scenario in Rajasthan and the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009.
School Lecturer Paper II: Subject Concerned
- Knowledge of the concerned subject at Senior Secondary level.
- Knowledge of the concerned subject at Graduation level.
- Knowledge of the concerned subject at Post Graduation level.
- Pedagogy, teaching-learning material, use of computers and information technology in teaching and learning.
Coach Examination
The Coach examination carries 450 marks. Up to 40 additional marks may be awarded for participation or performance in sports and tournaments according to the prescribed sports certificate rules.
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies | 150 | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Paper II | Sports Concerned | 300 | 3 hours |
Both papers contain multiple-choice questions. Negative marking of one-third marks for every wrong answer applies. The minimum qualifying marks are 40% in each paper, with a 5% relaxation for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates.
Coach Paper I includes:
- History of Rajasthan and Indian History with special emphasis on the Indian National Movement.
- Mental Ability Test, Secondary-level Statistics and Mathematics, and Hindi and English language ability.
- Current affairs.
- General Science, Indian Polity and Geography of Rajasthan.
Coach Paper II includes:
- Knowledge of Physical Education and Sports.
- Sports Sciences.
- General Theory and Methods of Training.
- Specific knowledge of games and sports and their current affairs.
Sports Certificate Marks
| Sports Achievement | Awardable Marks |
|---|---|
| International participation or winner at national level | 40 |
| Second position at national level | 36 |
| Third position at national level | 32 |
| National participation or winner at state level | 28 |
| Second position at state level | 24 |
| Third position at state level | 20 |
| State participation or winner at district level | 16 |
| Second position at district level | 12 |
| Third position at district level | 8 |
| District participation | 4 |
Sports certificates must be verified by the Secretary of the Rajasthan Sports Council, the head of the concerned institution or the relevant sports federation/association, as prescribed.
Examination Instructions
- Each question has five options marked 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
- Candidates must darken one circle on the answer sheet using a blue ball-point pen.
- One option must be marked for every question.
- If a question is not attempted, the candidate must darken option 5.
- If none of the five options is darkened, one-third of the marks for that question will be deducted.
- Candidates receive an additional 10 minutes after the scheduled examination time to ensure that all required bubbles have been darkened.
- A candidate who fails to darken any of the five options for more than 10% of questions may be disqualified.
Result and Recruitment Status
The notification provides the recruitment schedule, vacancy details, eligibility conditions and examination syllabus for the RPSC School Lecturer and Coach examination. Candidates should regularly check the official RPSC website for the examination date, admit card, answer key, result and further recruitment updates.
Official Contact Information
For recruitment-related assistance, candidates may contact the RPSC office through the contact numbers mentioned in the notification: 0145-2635212 and 2635200.