Rajasthan Upper Primary School Teacher (Sanskrit Education) Recruitment 2025
The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSMSSB), Jaipur has released the detailed advertisement for the competitive direct recruitment of Upper Primary School Teachers (Level-Second, Classes 6 to 8) for the Sanskrit Education Department. Eligible candidates with required academic qualifications and valid REET certificates can apply online.
Recruitment Snapshot
Key Highlights of Rajasthan Teacher Level-II Recruitment
- Multiple Subjects Available: Direct recruitment is open for Level-II teachers specializing in Sanskrit, Hindi, English, Social Studies, and Mathematics-Science.
- SSO Rajasthan System: Form submission and Single-Time Registration (OTR) fees must be transacted natively through the SSO portal.
- Subject Multiplicity: If a candidate holds standard qualifications for more than one subject, they must submit separate application forms for each distinct subject code.
- REET Mandate: Passing the Rajasthan Teacher Eligibility Test (REET) Level-2 in 2022 or 2025 with prescribed category-wise baseline marks is an absolute prerequisite.
Important Dates
| Event / Timeline Detail | Date / Schedule |
|---|---|
| Date of Official Detailed Notification Publication | 06-11-2025 |
| Commencement of Online Form Submission & Fee Gateway | 07-11-2025 |
| Closing Date for Online Form Submission & OTR Fees | 06-12-2025 (Till 23:59 Hrs) |
| Proposed Examination Period (Offline OMR Sheets) | 17-01-2026 to 21-01-2026 |
| Baseline Cut-off Date for Computing Minimum & Maximum Age Limits | 01-01-2026 |
Application Fee (One Time Registration)
As per Dept. of Personnel circulars, candidates who have already paid the One-Time Registration (OTR) fee on the SSO portal do not need to pay the application fee again. New users must register by transacting the following amounts through E-Mitra, Net Banking, or Debit/Credit Cards:
| Category Description | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| General Category / Creamy Layer OBC & MBC Candidates | Rs. 600/- |
| Non-Creamy Layer OBC, MBC / EWS / SC / ST Candidates of Rajasthan State Only | Rs. 400/- |
| All Divyangjan (Specially Abled) Applicants | Rs. 400/- |
| Out-of-State Candidates (All Categories originating outside Rajasthan) | Rs. 600/- |
| Correction / Modification Penalty Fee (During designated correction window) | Rs. 300/- |
Note: Candidates utilizing the low-income threshold framework (family annual income under Rs. 2.50 Lakhs) who submit a reduced fee of Rs. 250 must present an authorized Income Certificate during document verification.
Vacancy Breakdown (Subject & Region Wise)
The total 2123 vacancies are systematically allocated across Non-TSP (Non-Tribal Sub-Plan Area) and TSP (Tribal Sub-Plan Area) regional zones as specified below:
| Subject Category Name | Non-TSP Area Posts | TSP Area Posts | Total Subject Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanskrit Subject (संस्कृत विषय) | 319 | 70 | 389 |
| Hindi Subject (हिन्दी विषय) | 156 | 18 | 174 |
| English Subject (अंग्रेजी विषय) | 202 | 19 | 221 |
| Social Studies Subject (सामाजिक विज्ञान विषय) | 272 | 24 | 296 |
| Mathematics & Science Subject (गणित-विज्ञान विषय) | 970 | 73 | 1043 |
| Grand Total Consolidated Count | 1919 | 204 | 2123 Posts |
General & Academic Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must simultaneously satisfy the core graduation qualifications, pedagogical training elements, and the strict subject-specific REET score benchmarks:
1. Minimum Subject-Wise Qualifying Passmarks in REET (Level-II)
Candidates must possess a valid scorecard from REET-2022 or REET-2025 with at least the following baseline category-wise percentages:
| Category Designation | Non-TSP Area Threshold | TSP Area Threshold |
|---|---|---|
| General / Unreserved (UR) Status | 60% | 60% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Category | 55% | 36% |
| Scheduled Caste (SC), OBC, MBC, and EWS Formats | 55% | 55% (Non-TSP Benchmark applies) |
| Widow and Abandoned / Divorced Women (Perityakta) | 50% | 36% |
| Ex-Servicemen (Sainik Class) | 50% | 50% |
| Divyangjan (PWD Category) | 40% | 40% |
| Sahariya Tribe Individuals (Baran District Localized Area) | 36% | -- |
2. Educational Qualifications (Subject Specific Mapping)
| Post Profile | Core Degree and Pedagogical Stream Prerequisite |
|---|---|
| Teacher (Sanskrit Subject) | Shastri (शास्त्री) degree or traditional Sanskrit degree equivalent combined with a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed/B.S.T.C). OR Shastri with minimum 50% aggregate marks paired with a 1-year or 2-year Bachelor in Education (Shiksha Shastri/B.Ed). OR Shastri with at least 45% marks and 1-year B.Ed in accordance with NCTE regulations issued from time to time. OR Varishtha Upadhyay with minimum 50% marks matched with a 4-year B.El.Ed or 4-year integrated Shastri-ShikshaShastri/B.A.Ed course. |
| Teacher (Hindi / English Subjects) | Graduation Degree and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education. OR Graduation with at least 45% marks and 1-year B.Ed in accordance with NCTE regulations. OR Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and 4-year B.El.Ed or 4-year integrated B.A./B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed. OR Post-Graduation with minimum 55% marks and 3-year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed. |
| Teacher (Social Studies Subject) | Graduation Degree with at least one elective option out of the following subject blocks: History, Geography, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Public Administration, Philosophy, Accountancy, Economic & Financial Management, or Banking & Business Economics; combined with a D.El.Ed or B.Ed. |
| Teacher (Maths & Science Subject) | Graduation Degree with at least one elective option out of the following discipline tracks: Chemistry, Physics, Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or Mathematics; combined with a D.El.Ed or standard B.Ed template. |
Academic Relaxations: A 5% structural relaxation in graduation qualifying marks is applicable for SC, ST, OBC, MBC, EWS, PWD, and Window/Divorced female candidates as per standard state government norms.
Age Limit and Age Relaxations
The standard age limit is evaluated precisely as on the base milestone date of 01 January 2026:
- Minimum Prescribed Age Limit: 18 Years Completed
- Maximum Prescribed Age Limit: 40 Years (Not crossed)
- Structural Relaxation for Recruitment Gap: Since the last Level-II teacher recruitment for this department took place in 2008, an additional relaxation of up to 3 years is allowed in the upper age ceiling for eligible applicants.
Upper Age Limit Relaxations for Specific Categories:
| Category Profile Group | Age Relaxation Window Provided |
|---|---|
| SC, ST, OBC, MBC, and EWS Men belonging to Rajasthan State domicile | 5 Years Upper Age Relaxation |
| General Category Women & Female Candidates originating from other states | 5 Years Upper Age Relaxation |
| SC, ST, OBC, MBC, and EWS Women belonging to Rajasthan State domicile | 10 Years Upper Age Relaxation |
| Ex-Servicemen Category Applicants | Maximum permissible age ceiling up to 50 Years |
| Widows and Divorced Women Group | No Upper Age Barrier (Till reaching retirement superannuation threshold) |
| Specially Abled Persons (Divyangjan Candidates) | 5 Years additional over and above their specific category relaxation |
Competitive Exam Scheme & OMR Structure
The direct recruitment competitive test consists of a single objective multiple-choice question paper evaluated as follows:
| Parameter Heading | Structural Detail Framework |
|---|---|
| Maximum Allocated Marks Weightage | 300 Marks Consolidated |
| Total Question Count In Question Bank | 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Duration of the Competitive Examination | 2 Hours and 30 Minutes (150 Minutes total) |
| Negative Marking Operational Rule | Active Penalty: 1/3rd (One-Third) of marks deducted for every wrong answer. |
| 5-Option OMR Mandatory Rule | Every question features options A, B, C, D, and E. If a candidate leaves a question unattempted, they must darken option 'E'. Failure to fill any circle across more than 10% of total questions results in immediate disqualification. 10 extra minutes are given to finalize OMR checking. |
Detailed Exam Pattern & Sectional Marks Distribution
The 300 marks allocation for Level-II Upper Primary School Teacher Recruitment features the following specific subject blocks:
| Syllabus Block Details | Key Core Topic Contents Included | Marks Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Part-I: Rajasthan State Geography, History, Culture & Local Dialects | Physiographic divisions, local monsoon networks, rivers, lakes, wildlife systems, soils, traditional crop cycles, tribal belts, forts, palaces, folk dances, historical saints, and regional Rajasthani literature/dialects. | 80 Marks |
| Part-II: General Knowledge of Rajasthan, Educational Scenario & RTE Act | State symbols, flagship welfare initiatives, primary research centers, school management systems (SMC), National Education Policy (NEP 2020) state framework, Right to Education Act (RTE-2009 & Rajasthan Rules 2011), and local current affairs. | 50 Marks |
| Part-III: School Subject Specialization Syllabus | Comprehensive domain knowledge corresponding to the selected school subject (Sanskrit syntax grammar/Hindi literature/English structures/Maths-Science equations/Social Studies sections) matching secondary/higher-secondary academic standards. | 120 Marks |
| Part-IV: Educational Methodology & Teaching Methodology (Riti Vigyan) | Pedagogical theory constructs, communicative methodologies, handling teaching constraints, audio-visual instruction aids, evaluation paradigms, diagnostic tools, and remedial teaching models. | 20 Marks |
| Part-V: Educational Psychology (शैक्षणिक मनोविज्ञान) | Child growth milestones, heredity factors, personality dynamics, IQ measurement techniques, motivation concepts, learning disorders, and psychological classroom management. | 20 Marks |
| Part-VI: Information Technology Tools (सूचना तकनीकी) | Basics of information processing infrastructures, core IT hardware/software tools, digital applications, and the socio-ethical impacts of internet usage. | 10 Marks |
| Consolidated Total Examination Marks Summary | 300 Marks | |
Step-by-Step Online Application Process
- 1
Go to the official SSO Rajasthan registration page link: sso.rajasthan.gov.in.
- 2
Log in using your active credentials or register a new identity using your Jan Aadhaar or Google account.
- 3
Navigate to the Citizen Apps (G2C) area and select the Recruitment Portal icon link.
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Complete your One-Time Registration (OTR) profile. Ensure your Name, Father's Name, Date of Birth, and Gender match your Aadhaar / Jan Aadhaar profile before paying the OTR registration fee.
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Click on the "Apply Now" button adjacent to the "Upper Primary School Teacher Direct Recruitment 2025" tab.
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Select your preferred subject code and carefully fill in your academic parameters and REET credentials.
- 7
Capture your live photograph using your web-camera interface (ensure a light, plain background and blink twice during the automated timer countdown) and upload your clear signature image (black or deep blue ink, 20 KB to 50 KB file layout size).
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Thoroughly review your form via the preview feature before clicking Final Submit. Always save and print your generated unique application form number safely for all downstream state verification schedules.
Mandatory Operational Instructions
- NOC Prerequisite: Candidates currently holding temporary, permanent, or contract positions with any state/central government agency must secure an official No Objection Certificate (NOC) and produce it during certificate verification.
- Live Photo Compliance: Application profiles containing distorted, skewed, blurred, dark, or heavily modified digital photographs edited via third-party applications will face automated rejection.
- Marital & Children Framework: Applicants must declare their marriage registration status and the number of living children. As per Rajasthan service provisions, candidates with more than two children born on or after 01-06-2002 face strict disqualification protocols.
- Document Verification Policy: Shortlisted candidates must present authenticated character certificates from their last attended educational institution along with two independent validation statements from gazetted officials issued within the last six months.