The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has formally promulgated the official notification for the appointment of School Lecturers in the Agriculture discipline for the 2025 academic cycle. This endeavor furnishes an unparalleled professional conduit for credentialed candidates endowed with specialized post-graduate credentials in Agriculture or Horticulture, further distinguished by a Bachelor of Education qualification. certification, to attain a respected pedagogical role within the state’s public secondary education system. Prospective applicants will be inducted via a stringent competitive examination administered by the RPSC.
Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date: September 4, 2025
- Last Date for Registration & Submission: October 3, 2025 (until 12:00 midnight)
- Exam Date: To be announced later
- Admit Card Availability: To be announced later
Application Fees
Candidates are required to pay the application fee through online modes such as credit card, debit card, or net banking. The fee structure is as follows:
- General, BC, EBC( Creamy Layer), and Other State campaigners: ₹ 600
- BC, EBC, EWS (Non-Creamy Layer): ₹400
- SC, ST, PwD Candidates: ₹400
- Correction Charges (if applicable): ₹500
Vacancy Details
RPSC has released 500 vacancies for School Lecturer (Agriculture) with category-wise distribution as per the official notification.
| Category | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 250 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 75 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 40 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 100 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 35 |
| Total | 500 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must fulfill the following educational requirements:
- A four-year Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or Horticulture recognized by the UGC.
- A Postgraduate degree in a relevant subject of Agriculture or Horticulture recognized by the UGC.
- Bachelorette of Education (B.Ed.) degree from an institution honored by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE).
- Working knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script.
- Knowledge of Rajasthani culture.
Age Limit (as of January 1, 2026)
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 40 years
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules for reserved categories and special groups. Some examples include:
- SC/ST/OBC (Male): 5 years
- SC/ST/OBC (Female): 10 years
- Widows/Divorcees: No upper age limit
- Ex-Servicemen: Up to 10 years
- Persons with Disabilities: 5 years
Pay Scale
Selected candidates will be appointed under the Rajasthan Education Department and will receive the following:
- Pay Level: Level-12 of the Rajasthan Pay Matrix (7th Pay Commission)
- Grade Pay: As per government norms
- Allowances:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Other admissible government allowances and benefits
The approximate monthly salary for Level-12 in Rajasthan Pay Matrix typically ranges from ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500, depending on pay fixation, allowances, and increments.
Selection Process
The selection procedure will be conducted through a competitive written examination organized by RPSC. The exam will consist of two papers, both in objective multiple-choice format.
- Paper I – General Studies
- Marks: 150
- Duration: 1.5 hours
- Paper II – Subject Concerned (Agriculture)
- Marks: 300
- Duration: 3 hours
Additional details:
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks 40 for General order campaigners and 35 for SC ST campaigners.
- The merit list will be prepared based on marks obtained in both papers.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online by completing the One-Time Registration (OTR) and submitting the application form on the official RPSC portal. The step-by-step process is as follows:
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) using Aadhaar or valid identity details.
- Log in with your SSO ID and password.
- Fill in personal, academic, and category details carefully.
- Upload scanned copies of:
- Live photograph
- Signature
- Left thumb impression
- Educational certificates and B.Ed. marksheet
- Pay the prescribed application fee through online payment mode.
- Submit the form and download the evidence runner for future reference.
