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- RSSB Teaching Associate Exam Date 2026: Paper I on 17 November
- RSSB Teaching Associate Paper II subject-wise exam schedule
- Instructions in the RSSB notice
- RSSB Teaching Associate Exam Date 2026: tentative schedule and latest notice
- RSSB Teaching Associate Recruitment 2026: 3,540 posts in Rajasthan government colleges
- How many vacancies are available by subject?
- What is the eligibility for RSSB Teaching Associate 2026?
- What is the salary and contract term?
- What is the selection process and exam pattern?
- Exam-day instructions and preparation checklist
- How to apply: closed application window
- Important dates and application fee
- What candidates should do next
- Final takeaway
- Official links
The RSSB Teaching Associate Exam Date schedule places Paper I on 17 November 2026 and Paper II on subject-wise dates from 7 to 21 December 2026. This recruitment is for 3,540 contract-based posts across 32 subjects in government colleges across Rajasthan. Applications are closed. Candidates should confirm their subject, shift and examination instructions using the Board’s official notice and, when available, their e-admit card. The published schedule should be treated as subject to any later official revision.
The subject-wise schedule was issued in the 21 October 2026 notice, following a tentative date press note on 28 September. The newer subject-wise notice supersedes the earlier tentative date information. One row needs particular attention: the Mathematics date and time cells are blank in the notice. Its position suggests the 11 December afternoon slot, but candidates should not treat that inference as confirmed without checking official instructions.
RSSB Teaching Associate Exam Date 2026: Paper I on 17 November
Paper I is General Studies of Rajasthan. The notice lists one morning examination on 17 November 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 noon. It is a one-hour paper worth 75 marks, so candidates should check the reporting and entry instructions on their own admit card rather than relying on the examination start time alone.
| Paper | Coverage | Date | Time | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies of Rajasthan | 17 November 2026 | 11:00 AM–12:00 noon | 1 hour | 75 |
Paper I is common in its stated coverage, while Paper II is based on the concerned subject. Candidates sitting both papers should record each paper’s date separately, check any later correction notice and plan their preparation around the relevant syllabus. The RSSB Teaching Associate Exam Date schedule gives the examination date and session; it does not replace the instructions printed on the e-admit card.
RSSB Teaching Associate Paper II subject-wise exam schedule
Paper II is scheduled subject by subject. Morning papers run from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon, and afternoon papers run from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The table below reproduces the published subject-wise information. Where multiple subjects share a date and time, candidates should still confirm that the row for their own subject matches their application and admit-card details.
| Subject | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 7 December 2026 | 10:00 AM–12:00 noon |
| Botany | 7 December 2026 | 3:00 PM–5:00 PM |
| English | 9 December 2026 | 10:00 AM–12:00 noon |
| Chemistry | 9 December 2026 | 3:00 PM–5:00 PM |
| Entomology | 10 December 2026 | 10:00 AM–12:00 noon |
| Genetics and Plant Breeding | 10 December 2026 | 10:00 AM–12:00 noon |
| Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry | 10 December 2026 | 10:00 AM–12:00 noon |
| Drawing | 10 December 2026 | 3:00 PM–5:00 PM |
| Economics | 10 December 2026 | 3:00 PM–5:00 PM |
| Agronomy | 10 December 2026 | 3:00 PM–5:00 PM |
| Public Administration | 11 December 2026 | 10:00 AM–12:00 noon |
| Business Administration | 11 December 2026 | 10:00 AM–12:00 noon |
| Sociology | 11 December 2026 | 10:00 AM–12:00 noon |
| Agricultural Economics | 11 December 2026 | 3:00 PM–5:00 PM |
| Computer Science | 11 December 2026 | 3:00 PM–5:00 PM |
| Home Science | 11 December 2026 | 3:00 PM–5:00 PM |
| Mathematics | 11 December 2026* | 3:00 PM–5:00 PM* |
| Plant Pathology | 14 December 2026 | 10:00 AM–12:00 noon |
| Urdu | 14 December 2026 | 10:00 AM–12:00 noon |
| Horticulture | 14 December 2026 | 10:00 AM–12:00 noon |
| Agriculture Engineering | 14 December 2026 | 10:00 AM–12:00 noon |
| Agriculture Extension and Communication | 14 December 2026 | 10:00 AM–12:00 noon |
| Animal Science | 14 December 2026 | 10:00 AM–12:00 noon |
| EAFM | 14 December 2026 | 10:00 AM–12:00 noon |
| Zoology | 15 December 2026 | 10:00 AM–12:00 noon |
| History | 15 December 2026 | 3:00 PM–5:00 PM |
| Law | 16 December 2026 | 10:00 AM–12:00 noon |
| Geography | 16 December 2026 | 3:00 PM–5:00 PM |
| Political Science | 17 December 2026 | 10:00 AM–12:00 noon |
| Hindi | 18 December 2026 | 10:00 AM–12:00 noon |
| Sanskrit | 21 December 2026 | 10:00 AM–12:00 noon |
| ABST | 21 December 2026 | 10:00 AM–12:00 noon |
*Mathematics schedule note: The Mathematics row in the notice does not show a date or time in its own cells. Its placement directly below the 11 December afternoon subjects suggests that date and shift, but the table position is not a substitute for confirmation. Mathematics candidates should check the official notice and their admit card before making travel or other arrangements.
Instructions in the RSSB notice
- The 21 October 2026 notice provides the subject-wise schedule and supersedes the tentative date information in the 28 September press note.
- The Board may conduct the examination as a Computer Based Test, a Tablet Based Test with OMR sheets, or a Paper Pen OMR examination. Follow the mode and instructions applicable to your examination as stated by RSSB.
- The provisional e-admit card is to be downloaded online. RSSB said it would announce the download date separately and would not send admit cards individually.
- Check the RSSB website for corrections, date changes and examination instructions. Social-media posts are not a replacement for an official Board notice.
For a practical check, compare the subject name on your application record with the subject row in the schedule, then verify the date and shift against the admit card when it becomes available. Save or print the official instructions for reference. If a detail appears incomplete or inconsistent, such as the Mathematics row, wait for clarification from the Board rather than relying on an unofficial interpretation.
RSSB Teaching Associate Exam Date 2026: tentative schedule and latest notice
A press note dated 28 September 2026 provided tentative examination date information. The later notice dated 21 October 2026 gives the subject-wise schedule shown above. This distinction matters when checking older announcements: use the later subject-wise notice for the listed dates and sessions, and check RSSB for any notice issued after it. The available information does not provide a separate confirmed admit-card release date.
RSSB Teaching Associate Recruitment 2026: 3,540 posts in Rajasthan government colleges
The recruitment is for Teaching Associate (Contract Based) posts under Advertisement No. 06/2026. The recruiting body is the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB), and the department or organisation listed is the Rajasthan College Education Society (Raj-CES). The posts are described as being in government colleges across Rajasthan. The fixed monthly remuneration is ₹28,850, and the application period has ended.
Key recruitment highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting body | Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) |
| Post | Teaching Associate (Contract Based) |
| Advertisement | No. 06/2026 |
| Vacancies | 3,540 across 32 subjects |
| Department/organisation | Rajasthan College Education Society (Raj-CES) |
| Job location | Government colleges across Rajasthan |
| Fixed remuneration | ₹28,850 per month |
| Application period | 5 May to 3 June 2026; closed |
| Examination schedule | Paper I on 17 November; Paper II from 7 to 21 December 2026, subject-wise |
How many vacancies are available by subject?
The recruitment information lists all 3,540 posts in the subjects below. The posts are for the Non-Scheduled Area, according to the recruitment information. The table is useful for identifying the subject-wise distribution, but vacancy numbers do not change the examination schedule: candidates should use the separate date table to check their paper session.
| Subject | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 58 |
| Drawing and Painting (Chitrakala) | 36 |
| Economics | 121 |
| English | 314 |
| Geography | 365 |
| Hindi | 393 |
| History | 355 |
| Home Science | 104 |
| Political Science | 339 |
| Public Administration | 74 |
| Sanskrit | 150 |
| Sociology | 185 |
| Urdu | 32 |
| Botany | 85 |
| Chemistry | 103 |
| Mathematics | 90 |
| Physics | 85 |
| Zoology | 95 |
| ABST | 30 |
| Business Administration | 30 |
| EAFM | 30 |
| Law | 33 |
| Horticulture | 44 |
| Agricultural Engineering | 43 |
| Agricultural Economics | 43 |
| Agricultural Extension and Communication | 44 |
| Agronomy | 43 |
| Animal Science | 43 |
| Entomology | 43 |
| Genetics and Plant Breeding | 43 |
| Plant Pathology | 43 |
| Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry | 44 |
| Total | 3,540 |
What is the eligibility for RSSB Teaching Associate 2026?
Educational qualification
- A Master’s degree with at least 55% marks, or an equivalent grade, in the relevant or allied subject from an Indian university, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
- In addition, candidates must have qualified NET (UGC or CSIR), or an equivalent UGC-accredited SLET/SET, or hold a Ph.D awarded under the applicable UGC Regulations of 2009 or 2016.
- A 5% marks relaxation is stated for SC, ST, MBC, BC (Non-Creamy Layer) and PwBD candidates.
- Knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script and Rajasthani culture is required.
The listed qualification does not include B.Ed or REET as a requirement. However, subject equivalence and the detailed qualification conditions can depend on the precise wording of the advertisement. Candidates should refer to the original notification for the requirements applicable to their subject and circumstances rather than assuming that a general summary settles an individual eligibility question.
Age limit
Age is calculated as on 1 January 2027. The general age range is 21 to 40 years, subject to applicable relaxation rules. The categories and conditions listed in the recruitment information are summarised below.
| Category | Age relaxation or limit |
|---|---|
| Rajasthan-domicile SC, ST, OBC, EWS and MBC men | 5 years |
| Women in the General category | 5 years |
| Rajasthan-domicile SC, ST, OBC, EWS and MBC women | 10 years |
| Widowed or divorced women | No upper age limit, up to the state retirement age |
| Ex-servicemen | 15 years; upper age limit of 50 years, or 55 years where lower-post experience is required |
| PwBD candidates | 5 years over and above the applicable category relaxation |
The first five listed relaxations are non-cumulative; only one of those relaxations applies. PwBD relaxation is described separately as additional to the applicable category relaxation. Confirm the age calculation, domicile conditions and category rules against the full notification.
Appointment-related conditions
| Condition | Recruitment information |
|---|---|
| More than one living spouse | Specified circumstances involving a candidate or spouse with another living spouse may make the candidate ineligible for appointment. |
| Dowry | A married candidate who accepted dowry at marriage is stated to be ineligible. |
| More than two children | A candidate with more than two children on or after 1 June 2002 is stated to be ineligible for appointment. |
| Current government employment | Inform the employer in writing before applying and produce the employer’s NOC at document verification. |
What is the salary and contract term?
The stated remuneration is a fixed ₹28,850 per month. The recruitment information describes this as contract remuneration and does not specify a pay-matrix level for the post. Any possible revision is as per Rajasthan Government orders from time to time. Candidates should distinguish this fixed contract amount from a regular pay-scale figure when reviewing the job details.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Monthly remuneration | Fixed ₹28,850 |
| Pay structure | Fixed contract remuneration; no pay-matrix level is specified for the post |
| Possible revision | As per Rajasthan Government orders from time to time |
| Contract period | Initial term up to five years or until the Society’s term ends, whichever is earlier. If the Society is extended, the contract may be extended in periods of up to three years, subject to suitability, and not beyond age 60. |
What is the selection process and exam pattern?
Selection is based on a written examination followed by document verification. The merit list is prepared using written-exam marks. If the examination is held in multiple stages, normalisation may be applied. The two papers have different purposes: Paper I tests General Studies of Rajasthan, while Paper II covers the concerned subject.
| Paper | Coverage | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies of Rajasthan | 60 | 75 | 1 hour |
| Paper II | Concerned subject | 120 | 300 | 2 hours |
| Total | 375 | Both papers | ||
- Minimum qualifying marks: 36% in each paper and 40% in aggregate; a 5% relaxation is specified for SC/ST candidates.
- Negative marking: One-third of the marks for a question is deducted for a wrong answer. The notice also provides for a deduction when a question is left without a marked response.
- Answer options: Each question has five options. A to D are answer choices and E is for an unattempted question. Mark E if you choose not to answer.
- Unmarked responses: If more than 10% of questions have no option darkened, the candidate may be declared ineligible for the examination.
These rules make it important to read the OMR directions carefully. The fifth option is not an answer choice; it records that a candidate has left the question unanswered. The notice also warns about questions for which no option is marked, so candidates should follow the stated response method and use the additional checking time mentioned in the notice.
Exam-day instructions and preparation checklist
- Download the e-admit card from the Board’s website when the download window is announced. RSSB has said it will not send admit cards separately.
- Check the admit card for your subject, examination date, shift, centre and entry instructions. The date table is a schedule reference; the candidate’s own issued instructions should be checked before the examination.
- Carry the original identity document specified for the examination and ensure its photograph matches the photograph on the admit card. The notice advises updating an ID photo that is three years old or older.
- Use a blue ball-point pen for the OMR response where applicable. Darken only one answer circle from A to D, or mark E if leaving a question unanswered.
- Use the additional 10 minutes mentioned in the notice to check that one circle has been filled for every question.
- Follow the dress code and other entry instructions published on the Board’s website and admit card.
- Unfair means can lead to serious legal penalties and debarment under the Rajasthan Public Examination (Measures for Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Act, 2022, as amended in 2023.
Preparation should be matched to the two-paper structure. For Paper I, revise Rajasthan topics identified in the recruitment information, including history, culture, geography, polity, economy and current events. For Paper II, use the prescribed syllabus for your concerned subject and practise within the paper’s two-hour duration. Since the paper includes negative marking and an option for an unattempted question, practise applying the response rules accurately as well as reviewing subject content.
How to apply: closed application window
The application period ended on 3 June 2026 at 11:59 PM. New applications are not open under this schedule. The steps below describe the earlier application process for reference only; they are not a way to submit a late application.
| Step | Earlier application action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the Rajasthan SSO portal and sign in or create an SSO ID. |
| 2 | Complete the online recruitment form and provide the details and documents requested in the notification. |
| 3 | Pay the applicable One Time Registration (OTR) fee through an available payment method. |
| 4 | Submit the form and retain the confirmation for your records. |
Important dates and application fee
The timeline brings together the recruitment and examination dates in the available information. The admit-card download date remains to be announced by RSSB. Check the official site for any later update rather than relying on a predicted release date.
| Event | Date or information |
|---|---|
| Notification | 30 April 2026 |
| Applications opened | 5 May 2026 |
| Application deadline | 3 June 2026, 11:59 PM; closed |
| Revised exam press note | 28 September 2026 |
| Subject-wise exam notice | 21 October 2026 |
| Paper I | 17 November 2026 |
| Paper II | 7 to 21 December 2026, subject-wise |
| Admit card | Download date to be announced by RSSB |
| Age cut-off | 1 January 2027 |
The OTR fee was collected through the One Time Registration system and was non-refundable. The fee table records the amounts stated for the recruitment. It is included for candidates checking their completed application records; the application window is closed.
| OTR fee category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General, Creamy Layer OBC and Creamy Layer MBC | ₹600 |
| Rajasthan Non-Creamy Layer OBC/MBC, EWS, SC, ST and all PwBD candidates | ₹400 |
| Application correction fee, if applicable | ₹300 |
The recruitment information states that candidates from outside Rajasthan in SC, ST, OBC, MBC and EWS categories were treated as General for the fee. Refer to the notification for the complete fee and OTR rules.
What candidates should do next
- Confirm the correct subject row. Match your subject to the Paper II schedule and note the date and morning or afternoon shift.
- Check for an official correction. The 21 October notice supersedes the tentative information in the 28 September press note, but later Board notices may provide further instructions.
- Watch for the e-admit-card announcement. The download date is to be notified separately, and the Board has stated that admit cards will be available online rather than sent individually.
- Resolve incomplete information with RSSB. Mathematics candidates should verify the date and time because the cells in that row are blank in the notice.
- Prepare the required records. For document verification, keep relevant degree and qualifying-test or Ph.D records, identity details, applicable category documents and an employer NOC if employed in government service. Check the Board’s final checklist before attending.
- Study according to the paper pattern. Allocate preparation to Rajasthan General Studies for Paper I and the prescribed concerned-subject syllabus for Paper II. Practise the timing and response rules as well as the subject matter.
Final takeaway
The RSSB Teaching Associate Exam Date schedule sets Paper I for 17 November 2026 and Paper II for subject-specific dates between 7 and 21 December. Applications are closed. Candidates should verify their subject and shift, monitor RSSB for the e-admit-card announcement and any corrections, and prepare for both papers using the stated pattern. For Mathematics, confirm the missing date and shift directly through official information rather than treating the suggested placement as final.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the RSSB Teaching Associate Exam Date for Paper I?
Paper I, General Studies of Rajasthan, is scheduled for 17 November 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 noon.
When will Paper II be held?
Paper II is scheduled subject-wise from 7 to 21 December 2026. The date and shift depend on the subject, so check the schedule and your admit card.
What is the Mathematics Paper II date and shift?
The Mathematics row’s date and time cells are blank in the notice. Its position follows the 11 December afternoon block, but candidates should verify the slot using the official notice and admit card before making arrangements.
Are applications for Teaching Associate Recruitment 2026 still open?
No. The application window ran from 5 May to 3 June 2026 and has closed.
How many vacancies have been announced?
The recruitment covers 3,540 Teaching Associate posts across 32 subjects.
What is the monthly remuneration?
The stated fixed remuneration is ₹28,850 per month under a contract-based appointment.
What is the minimum educational qualification?
The stated requirement is a relevant Master’s degree with at least 55% marks, plus NET, SLET or SET, or a qualifying Ph.D. The notification also specifies Hindi in Devanagari script and knowledge of Rajasthani culture.
When will the RSSB admit card be available?
The available notice details do not specify a download date. The Board says the date will be notified separately and that admit cards will be available online rather than sent individually.
What is the exam duration and total marks?
Paper I is 75 marks for one hour, and Paper II is 300 marks for two hours, for a combined total of 375 marks.
Official links
| Resource | Official link |
|---|---|
| Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) | https://rssb.rajasthan.gov.in/ |
| Rajasthan SSO portal | https://sso.rajasthan.gov.in/ |
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