Overview
Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), Ajmer has released a recruitment notification for the post of Lecturer (Special Education) — Madhyamik Shiksha (Secondary Education) (121 (subject to revision) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online only — at https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in via sso portal https://sso.rajasthan.gov.in as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), Ajmer
- Qualification
- Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the last date of online application i.e. 30-06-2026. Prior/provisional registration with RCI (Rehabilitation Council of India) before the date of examination is mandatory. Applicants must be permanently/provisionally registered with RCI before the date of recruitment examination and must provide their RCI registration number while applying. Candidates should possess the required educational qualification by the closing date of application. Criteria: Details Educational Qualification — Part I: Post Graduate or equivalent examination recognized by UGC in one of the following subjects: 1. English, 2. Hindi, 3. History, 4. Political Science, 5. Sociology, 6. Music. Educational Qualification — Part II: B.Ed. (Special Education) OR B.Ed. with two-year Diploma in Special Education recognized by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). RCI Registration (Special Condition): Candidates must be permanently/provisionally registered with RCI before the date of recruitment examination. RCI registration number is mandatory in the online application form. Nationality / Domicile: As per Rajasthan State Government rules. Reservation benefits only for bonafide residents of Rajasthan with valid certificates issued by the Rajasthan Competent Authority. Marital Status Disqualification: No person who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a living spouse (or who has married again while having a living spouse) shall b…
- Vacancies
- 121 (subject to revision)
- Advertisement No
- di.sa. 01/Exam/Lect.-Special Edu./RPSC/EP-I/2026-27 dated 22/05/2026
- Last date to apply
- 30-06-2026 (12:00 AM midnight)
Important Dates
| Last Date for Online Application | 30-06-2026 (12:00 AM midnight) |
| Date of Advertisement | 22/05/2026 |
| Opening of Online Application | 01-06-2026 (12:00 AM midnight) |
| Age Calculated As On | 01-01-2027 (minimum 21 years, maximum 40 years) |
| Online Correction Window (fee Rs. 500/-) | Within 10 days after closing date of application |
| Written Examination Date | To be notified on https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in |
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| 1st Grade Special Teacher | 121 |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
A total of 121 vacancies have been announced for the post of Lecturer (Special Education) under Rajasthan's Secondary Education Department. Vacancies are distributed category-wise including General (UR), SC, ST, OBC, MBC, and EWS with horizontal reservations for Ex-Servicemen, Persons with Disabilities (PH), and other special categories. The number of vacancies may be revised (increased or decreased) as per departmental requirement. Reservation benefits apply only to bonafide residents of Rajasthan State. Post Name: Total Posts 1st Grade Special Teacher: 121
Eligibility
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the last date of online application i.e. 30-06-2026. Prior/provisional registration with RCI (Rehabilitation Council of India) before the date of examination is mandatory. Applicants must be permanently/provisionally registered with RCI before the date of recruitment examination and must provide their RCI registration number while applying. Candidates should possess the required educational qualification by the closing date of application. Criteria: Details Educational Qualification — Part I: Post Graduate or equivalent examination recognized by UGC in one of the following subjects: 1. English, 2. Hindi, 3. History, 4. Political Science, 5. Sociology, 6. Music. Educational Qualification — Part II: B.Ed. (Special Education) OR B.Ed. with two-year Diploma in Special Education recognized by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). RCI Registration (Special Condition): Candidates must be permanently/provisionally registered with RCI before the date of recruitment examination. RCI registration number is mandatory in the online application form. Nationality / Domicile: As per Rajasthan State Government rules. Reservation benefits only for bonafide residents of Rajasthan with valid certificates issued by the Rajasthan Competent Authority. Marital Status Disqualification: No person who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a living spouse (or who has married again while having a living spouse) shall b…
Age Limit
Minimum age: 21 years and Maximum age: 40 years as on 01-01-2027. Since the post is being filled under Madhyamik Shiksha Vibhag (Class 1-II) as per prevailing rules effective 12.11.2025, no additional age relaxation of 03 years (under Rule 16(ix) of Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services (Direct Recruitment) Rules) is applicable. Maximum age limit for any candidate (including all relaxations) shall not exceed 52 years (per Rajasthan rules). Age relaxation is non-cumulative — only one of the applicable relaxations (whichever is highest) will apply. Sr. No.: Category | Age Relaxation 1: Male candidates of Rajasthan State SC, ST, BC, MBC, EWS | 5 years 2: Female candidates of Rajasthan State SC, ST, BC, MBC, EWS | 10 years 3: Female candidates of General (Unreserved) category | 5 years 4: Widow / Divorced women (as per explanation in notification) | No upper age limit (subject to max service age 60 years at appointment) 5: Ex-prisoner (not dismissed on account of moral turpitude; was within age limit before conviction) | No upper age limit 6: Other Ex-prisoners (were not overage before conviction) | Relaxation equal to period of imprisonment served 7: Cadet Instructors (NCC service) | Relaxation equal to NCC service rendered (resultant age not to exceed max age by more than 3 years) 8: Persons serving in State/Panchayat Samities/Zila Parishads/State Public Undertakings in Substantive capacity | Upper age limit 40 years 9: Released Emergency Commissioned Officers / Short Servic…
Application Fee
Application fee (Ekabari Panjeeyan Shulk) is to be paid online and is non-refundable. The Ekabari Panjeeyan Shulk once paid is OTR-based (One Time Registration). Candidates from other states belonging to SC/ST/OBC/EWS must pay General category fee. Important: If a candidate is absent in 02 or more recruitment examinations conducted during 01 April to 31 March, the online application facility will be blocked for future examinations. Re-activation costs Rs. 750/- (first block) and Rs. 1500/- (subsequent blocks). Sr. No.: Category | Ekabari Panjeeyan Shulk (One Time Registration Fee) 1: General (Unreserved) / OBC (Creamy Layer) candidates | Rs. 600/- 2: SC / ST / OBC (Non Creamy Layer) / MBC / EWS / Other reserved categories of Rajasthan | Rs. 400/- 3: Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) | Rs. 400/- Note: Online Correction fee after submission: Rs. 500/- (within 10 days of closing date). SC/OBC certificate correction for Divorced/Legally Separated women can be done online within closing date via court order, free of charge.
Selection Process
Selection for Lecturer (Special Education) posts will be made through a Competitive Written Examination of 450 marks. If required, the Commission may adopt re-scaling/moderation/normalization procedures. Candidates scoring the required qualifying marks will be recommended in merit order as per Madhyamik Shiksha Seva Niyam Rule 28. Negative marking applies — 1/3rd marks deducted for every wrong answer. SC/ST candidates get 5% relaxation in minimum qualifying marks (40% threshold relaxed to 35%). Stage 1 - Written Competitive Examination (Computer Based / OMR) Paper: Subject | Type | Marks | Duration Paper - I: General Studies (History of Rajasthan and Indian History; Mental Ability, Statistics, Mathematics; Current Affairs; General Science, Indian Polity, Geography of Rajasthan; Educational Psychology, Educational Management, Educational Scenario in Rajasthan, Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act) | Multiple Choice (Objective) | 150 marks | 1 Hour 30 Minutes Paper - II: Subject Knowledge: Senior Secondary level knowledge in English, Hindi, History, Political Science, Sociology, Music | Multiple Choice (Objective) | 150 marks | 3 Hours Special Education: Agencies, Policies, Acts and Rules regarding specially abled persons and special education; Pedagogy, Teaching Learning Material, Use of Computers and IT in Teaching Learning; Education for specially abled students with various disabilities: Multiple Choice (Objective) | 150 marks Total: 450 marks Minimum qualifying marks…
How to Apply
Candidates must apply online only at https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in. Before applying, candidates must first complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the SSO Portal at https://sso.rajasthan.gov.in using a Citizen Apps (G2C) login and access the Recruitment Portal. During OTR, candidates must upload a live/recent photo, provide Aadhaar/Janaadhar details, and fill all personal details (Name, Father's Name, DOB, Gender) accurately as per Aadhaar — these cannot be changed post-OTR without Aadhaar correction. Candidates who have already completed OTR can directly log in with their SSO ID and apply using their OTR Number/Registration Number. Candidates are strongly advised to read the detailed advertisement and Instructions for Applicants available on the RPSC website before filling the online application form. Documents/Information to be ready before applying online: • Valid SSO ID and password (or credentials for new OTR registration) • Valid Aadhaar Card / Janaadhar Card details • Live photograph (to be captured via webcam/camera at the time of application) • Recent scanned passport-size photograph • Scanned signature • Both thumb impressions (right and left hand) — for OTR KYC • Valid and active mobile number and email ID • OTR profile details (Name, Father's Name, DOB, Gender exactly as per Aadhaar) • RCI Registration Number (permanent or provisional) • Online payment facility — Internet Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI (for Ekabari Panjeeyan Shulk) • All educational qual…
Important Instructions
• Candidates must be permanently/provisionally registered with RCI before the date of recruitment examination — RCI registration number is mandatory in the online application. • OTR (One Time Registration) on SSO Portal is mandatory before applying. Details in OTR (Name, Father's Name, DOB, Gender) must match Aadhaar/Janaadhar and cannot be changed post-OTR without Aadhaar correction. • The application once submitted is final. Any correction in the online application can only be made online within 10 days of the closing date by paying Rs. 500/- (correction fee is non-refundable and no further correction will be accepted after this window). • Providing false or incorrect information is a punishable offence under BNS Section 217 — candidates may be debarred and face criminal prosecution. • Candidates who are absent in 02 or more recruitment examinations conducted by any Commission/Board during 01 April to 31 March will have their online application access blocked. Re-activation requires payment of Rs. 750/- (first block) or Rs. 1500/- (subsequent blocks) via OTR. • Ekabari Panjeeyan Shulk (One Time Registration Fee) once paid is non-refundable. • Reservation benefits apply only to bonafide Rajasthan State residents with valid certificates issued by the Rajasthan Government Competent Authority. Candidates from other states belonging to SC/ST/OBC must apply under General category. • OBC (BC) candidates of Rajasthan must submit an undertaking (as and when required) along with thei…
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for RPSC 1st Grade Special Teacher Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 121 Posts?
Last Date for Online Application: 30-06-2026 (12:00 AM midnight); Date of Advertisement: 22/05/2026; Opening of Online Application: 01-06-2026 (12:00 AM midnight); Age Calculated As On: 01-01-2027 (minimum 21 years, maximum 40 years); Online Correction Window (fee Rs. 500/-): Within 10 days after closing date of application; Written Examination Date: To be notified on https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in
What is the application fee?
Application fee (Ekabari Panjeeyan Shulk) is to be paid online and is non-refundable. The Ekabari Panjeeyan Shulk once paid is OTR-based (One Time Registration). Candidates from other states belonging to SC/ST/OBC/EWS must pay General category fee. Important: If a candidate is absent in 02 or more recruitment examinations conducted during 01 April to 31 March, the online application facility will be blocked for future examinations. Re-activation costs Rs. 750/- (first block) and Rs. 1500/- (subsequent blocks). Sr. No.: Category | Ekabari Panjeeyan Shulk (One Time Registration Fee) 1: General (Unreserved) / OBC (Creamy Layer) candidates | Rs. 600/- 2: SC / ST / OBC (Non Creamy Layer) / MBC / EWS / Other reserved categories of Rajasthan | Rs. 400/- 3: Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) | Rs. 400/- Note: Online Correction fee after submission: Rs. 500/- (within 10 days of closing dat…
What is the age limit?
Minimum age: 21 years and Maximum age: 40 years as on 01-01-2027. Since the post is being filled under Madhyamik Shiksha Vibhag (Class 1-II) as per prevailing rules effective 12.11.2025, no additional age relaxation of 03 years (under Rule 16(ix) of Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services (Direct Recruitment) Rules) is applicable. Maximum age limit for any candidate (including all relaxations) shall not exceed 52 years (per Rajasthan rules). Age relaxation is non-cumulative — only one of the applicable relaxations (whichever is highest) will apply. Sr. No.: Category | Age Relaxation 1: Male candidates of Rajasthan State SC, ST, BC, MBC, EWS | 5 years 2: Female candidates of Rajasthan State SC, ST, BC, MBC, EWS | 10 years 3: Female candidates of General (Unreserved) category | 5 years 4: Widow / Divorced women (as per explanation in notification) | No upper age limit (subject to max s…
What is the selection process?
Selection for Lecturer (Special Education) posts will be made through a Competitive Written Examination of 450 marks. If required, the Commission may adopt re-scaling/moderation/normalization procedures. Candidates scoring the required qualifying marks will be recommended in merit order as per Madhyamik Shiksha Seva Niyam Rule 28. Negative marking applies — 1/3rd marks deducted for every wrong answer. SC/ST candidates get 5% relaxation in minimum qualifying marks (40% threshold relaxed to 35%). Stage 1 - Written Competitive Examination (Computer Based / OMR) Paper: Subject | Type | Marks | Duration Paper - I: General Studies (History of Rajasthan and Indian History; Mental Ability, Statistics, Mathematics; Current Affairs; General Science, Indian Polity, Geography of Rajasthan; Educational Psychology, Educational Management, Educational Scenario in Rajasthan, Right to Free and Compuls…