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Upper Primary School Teacher (Sanskrit Education) (Level-II, Class 6 to 8) Direct Recruitment-2025

JOBAdded: 7 Nov 2025Rajasthan Staff Selection Board, Jaipur

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board, Jaipur invites online applications for the direct recruitment of Upper Primary School Teachers (Sanskrit Education) (Level-II, Class 6 to 8) under the Rajasthan Sanskrit Education State and Subordinate Services (School Branch) Rules 2015 and Rajasthan Scheduled Area Subordinate, Ministerial and Class IV Services (Recruitment and Other Conditions of Service) Rules-2014.

Vacancy Details

The total number of posts is 2123. The subject-wise and area-wise distribution is as follows:

  • Sanskrit Education Department - Upper Primary School Teacher Direct Recruitment Level-II
    • Sanskrit Subject: Non-Scheduled Area: 319 posts, Scheduled Area: 70 posts
    • Hindi Subject: Non-Scheduled Area: 156 posts, Scheduled Area: 18 posts
    • English Subject: Non-Scheduled Area: 202 posts, Scheduled Area: 19 posts
    • Social Science Subject: Non-Scheduled Area: 272 posts, Scheduled Area: 24 posts
    • Mathematics-Science Subject: Non-Scheduled Area: 970 posts, Scheduled Area: 73 posts

Note: Candidates can apply for more than one subject if they meet the eligibility criteria, but separate applications must be submitted for each subject.

Detailed category-wise vacancy breakdown for each subject is provided in Annexures A-J of the full advertisement.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualifications

For Teacher (Level-II) Class 6-8 (Sanskrit Subject):

Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications:

  1. Shastri (or its equivalent traditional Sanskrit examination) AND a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
  2. Shastri (or its equivalent traditional Sanskrit examination) with at least 50% marks AND a 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.).
  3. Shastri (or its equivalent traditional Sanskrit examination) with at least 45% marks AND a 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.) in accordance with NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations issued from time to time.
  4. Varishtha Upadhyay (or its equivalent traditional Sanskrit examination) with at least 50% marks AND a 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.).
  5. Varishtha Upadhyay (or its equivalent traditional Sanskrit examination) with at least 50% marks AND a 4-year Shastri-ShikshaShastri/B.A. Ed.

For Teacher (Level-II) Class 6-8 (Social Studies, English, Mathematics-Science, Hindi Subjects):

Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications:

  1. Graduation AND a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
  2. Graduation with at least 45% marks AND a 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.) in accordance with NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations issued from time to time.
  3. Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks AND a 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.).
  4. Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks AND a 4-year B.A./B.Sc.Ed. or B.A. Ed./B.Sc.Ed.
  5. Post-Graduation with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade AND a three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed.

Note: All required educational and professional qualifications must be obtained by the examination date. Qualifications acquired after this date will not be valid.

Subject-Specific Eligibility for Non-Sanskrit Subjects:

  • Social Studies Teacher: Graduation with at least one subject from History, Geography, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Public Administration, Philosophy, Accountancy, Financial Management, Banking, and Business Economics.
  • Science & Mathematics Teacher: Graduation with at least one subject from Chemistry, Physics, Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, and Mathematics.
  • English Teacher: Graduation with English as an optional subject.
  • Hindi Teacher: Graduation with Hindi as an optional subject.

Rajasthan Eligibility Examination for Teacher (REET) Qualification

It is mandatory to have passed the Rajasthan Eligibility Examination for Teacher (REET)-2022 or 2025 Level-II in the subject applying for, with the following minimum percentages:

  • General/Unreserved: Non-TSP 60%, TSP 60%
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST): Non-TSP 55%, TSP 36%
  • SC, OBC, MBC, EWS: 55%
  • Widows and Divorced Women (all categories): 50%, TSP 36%
  • Ex-Servicemen (all categories): 50%
  • Persons with Disabilities (all categories): 40%
  • Sahariya Tribe (Sahariya Area): 36%

Age Limit and Relaxations

Candidates must be between 18 and 40 years of age as of 01.01.2026. Age relaxations are provided as follows:

  • Rajasthan domiciled SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS males: 5 years.
  • General category women and women from other states (all categories): 5 years.
  • Rajasthan domiciled SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS women: 10 years.
  • Ex-servicemen: 15 years (maximum 50 years, 55 years if experience is mandatory for a lower post).
  • Widows and Divorced women: No age limit (up to superannuation).
  • Persons with Disabilities (PwD): 5 years additional age relaxation (cumulative with category-wise relaxation).

Nationality

Candidates must be a citizen of India, or subjects of Nepal/Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee (settled before 01.01.1962), or a person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries, etc. Relevant eligibility certificates from the Indian government may be required.

Other Qualifications

  • Health: Candidates must be mentally and physically fit. A medical certificate from a Chief Medical & Health Officer or Medical Jurist is required.
  • Character: Candidates must possess good moral character. Character certificates from the head of the last educational institution and two responsible persons (not relatives), issued within the last six months, are required.

Application Process

Online Application Instructions

  1. Applications must be submitted online through the SSO Portal (http://sso.rajasthan.gov.in) via Citizen Apps (G2C) -> Recruitment Portal.
  2. Before applying, candidates must read the detailed advertisement and Rajasthan Sanskrit Education State and Subordinate Services (School Branch) Rules 2015.
  3. If the One Time Registration (OTR) fee has not been paid, candidates must first register via the OTR tab, select their category, disability status, and home state, and pay the prescribed fee.
  4. Fill the OTR details carefully as they cannot be modified later. Live photo capture and visible body mark are mandatory.
  5. After final submission, candidates must print their application form.

Application Fee (One Time Registration)

  • General/Creamy Layer OBC/MBC: Rs. 600/-
  • Non-Creamy Layer OBC/MBC, EWS, SC, ST: Rs. 400/-
  • Persons with Disabilities: Rs. 400/-

Note: Candidates from other states/UTs will be considered under the General category and must pay Rs. 600/-.

Photo & Signature Guidelines

  • Photo: Live photo capture is mandatory. The photo must be clear, well-lit, with a white or light-colored background. The face should cover at least 50% of the photo, with a clear view of the forehead, eyes, nose, and chin. No black or sunglasses are allowed. No tampering with the photo is permitted.
  • Signature: Sign with a black or dark blue pen within a 7 cm wide x 2 cm high rectangular box on white A4 paper. The image should be in JPEG format, with pixels ranging from 280x80 to 560x160, and a file size between 20KB and 50KB. Mobile phone photos of signatures will not be accepted.

Correction Process

  • No offline correction requests will be accepted.
  • To change Name, Father's Name, Date of Birth, or Gender, candidates must first update their Aadhaar/Jan Aadhaar and then fetch the updated data in the OTR system.
  • Changes to Category, Disability, and Domicile can be made directly in the OTR system.
  • For other details, corrections can be made within 3 days after the application closing date by paying a fee of Rs. 300/-. A second correction window will be provided 7 days before/after the exam. No further corrections will be allowed thereafter.

Application Withdrawal Process

Candidates who wish to withdraw their application (e.g., due to lack of eligibility or unwillingness to appear for the exam) can do so during a 3-day window approximately one month before the examination. This can be done by logging into the SSO Portal and using the 'Withdraw Button' in the Recruitment Section.

Exam Details

Exam Date & Duration

The competitive examination is proposed to be conducted offline (OMR-based) from 17.01.2026 to 21.01.2026 at designated centers. The Board reserves the right to change the exam dates and locations.

  • Exam Type: One paper, multiple-choice questions.
  • Total Marks: 300 marks.
  • Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.
  • Number of Questions: 150 questions.

Marking Scheme

  • Negative Marking: 1/3rd of the marks allotted for a question will be deducted for each wrong answer.
  • OMR Instructions: Candidates must darken one of the five options (A, B, C, D, E) for each question. If a question is not attempted, option 'E' must be darkened. Failure to darken any option for more than 10% of the questions will lead to disqualification. An extra 10 minutes will be provided after the exam to ensure all bubbles are darkened.

Syllabus

The detailed syllabus includes:

  • Rajasthan's Geographical, Historical, and Cultural Knowledge, Rajasthani Language (80 marks): Covers geographical structure, climate, drainage, forests, wildlife, soils, crops, population, tribes, minerals, energy resources, tourism, transport, ancient civilizations, historical events, architecture, fairs, festivals, folk art, cultural traditions, religious movements, historical sites, personalities, clothes, paintings, handicrafts, 1857 revolution, tribal/peasant movements, Prajamandal, unification, regional dialects, literature.
  • General Knowledge of Rajasthan, Educational Scenario, Right to Free and Compulsory Child Education Act and Current Affairs (50 marks): Includes state symbols, flagship schemes, research centers, religious sites, sportspersons, cities, industries, political/administrative system, welfare schemes, innovations in teaching, student welfare, school management, NEP 2020, RTE Act 2009, Rajasthan RTE Rules 2011, free admission in private schools, Rajasthan current events, development schemes.
  • Knowledge of Related School Subject (120 marks):
    • Hindi: Hindi alphabet, word structure, types, inflectional words, Sandhi, Samas, prefixes, suffixes, word/sentence purity, sentence structure, punctuation, idioms, proverbs, word power, reading comprehension, technical vocabulary.
    • English: Parts of speech, tenses, voice, narration, transformation, conditional sentences, idioms, phrasal verbs, one-word substitution, clauses analysis, subject-verb agreement, synonyms, antonyms, literary terms, modal auxiliaries, prepositions, unseen passages, basic English sounds and phonetic symbols.
    • Sanskrit: Noun declension, Sandhi, Compounds, word forms, verb forms, suffixes, usage of indeclinables, prefixes, case forms, meters, figures of speech, Hindi to Sanskrit translation, adjective-noun agreement, error correction, Sanskrit literary history (Ramayana, Mahabharata), authors (Kalidas, Bharavi, Magha, Shriharsha, Bhasa, Bhavabhuti, Shudrak).
    • Science: Atoms, molecules, mole concept, chemical formula, atomic structure, elements, compounds, mixtures, physical/chemical changes, reactions, oxidation/reduction, acids, bases, salts, pH, carbon, cells, tissues, bio-processes, control/coordination, reproduction, diseases, cycles, food components, force, motion, electricity, gravitation, Kepler's laws, buoyancy, heat, temperature.
    • Social Studies: Ancient civilizations, Mauryan/Delhi Sultanate/Mughal Empires, Indian National Movement, Earth, Atmosphere, Oceans, vegetation, wildlife, agriculture, industries, Indian Constitution, government structure, local self-government, democratic process, federal system, Indian economy, money, banking.
  • Educational Pedagogy (20 marks): Covers teaching methods, language skills, approaches, challenges, teaching aids, evaluation, diagnostic/remedial teaching for Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Mathematics, General Science, Social Studies.
  • Educational Psychology (20 marks): Meaning, scope, functions, child development (principles, factors, heredity, environment), personality (concept, types, factors, measurement), intelligence (concept, theories, measurement), learning (meaning, factors, theories, processes, learners, difficulties), motivation, adjustment, role of teacher.
  • Information Technology (10 marks): Basics, tools, applications, social impacts.

Reservation Policy

  • Category-wise Reservation: Reservation benefits for SC, ST, OBC, MBC, EWS, and PwD will be provided as per Rajasthan government rules.
  • Women Reservation: 30% horizontal reservation will be provided to women, category-wise. Married women must provide caste/income certificates based on their father's name.
  • Ex-Servicemen Reservation: 12.5% horizontal reservation will be provided as per rules. Only Rajasthan domiciled ex-servicemen are eligible.
  • Outstanding Sportspersons Reservation: 2% horizontal reservation will be provided to outstanding sportspersons as per government notification dated 21.11.2019. Eligibility includes representing India in specific international tournaments or winning medals in national/state-level competitions.
  • Persons with Disabilities (PwD) Reservation: Reservation for PwD will be provided as per the Rajasthan Persons with Disabilities Rights Act-2018. Horizontal reservation applies. A UDID card is mandatory for document verification. 5% relaxation in minimum qualifying marks is also provided.
  • Scribe Facility for PwD: Eligible PwD candidates can bring their own scribe or request one from the Board. Specific guidelines and documentation (disability certificate, undertaking) are required. Scribe users will receive an extra 20 minutes per hour of examination time.
  • Scheduled Area Specific Instructions: Only residents of the Scheduled Area of Rajasthan are eligible for posts in the Scheduled Area. Candidates from other states will be considered under the General category.

Disqualifications

Candidates may be disqualified for various reasons, including: having more than one living spouse (without exemption), accepting dowry, having more than two children after 01.06.2002 (with certain exceptions), impersonation, forging documents, providing false information, using unfair means in the examination, or having a criminal record.

Important Dates

  • Online Application & Fee Deposit Start Date: 2025-11-07
  • Online Application & Fee Deposit End Date: 2025-12-06 (until 23:59 PM)
  • Examination Dates (Proposed): 2026-01-17 to 2026-01-21

Contact Information

For any queries, candidates can contact the Helpdesk at 0141-2922241/2922238 or 0294-3057541, or email at ITCELL.RSSB@RAJASTHAN.GOV.IN. Complaints can be sent via email to pg.rssb@rajasthan.gov.in.

Official Website

All updates and detailed information will be available on the Board's official website: http://rssb.rajasthan.gov.in.

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