Rajasthan Government Jobs 2026: RPSC, RSSB, Patwari, Police — Vacancies, Exams and Salary
Complete guide to Rajasthan government jobs in 2026. Covers RPSC RAS, RSSB Patwari, LDC, School Lecturer, Rajasthan Police recruitment, eligibility criteria, exam patterns, and salary details.
Rajasthan is known for some of the largest government recruitment drives in the country. When the state releases a Patwari or Police notification, vacancy counts routinely cross 10,000 — sometimes 50,000. Between RPSC for gazetted posts and RSSB for subordinate services, there's something for every education level from 10th pass to post-graduate.
Major Recruiting Bodies in Rajasthan
| Body | Full Name | Posts Covered |
|---|---|---|
| RPSC | Rajasthan Public Service Commission | RAS/RTS, School Lecturer, 1st Grade Teacher, Statistical Officer |
| RSSB | Rajasthan Subordinate and Ministerial Services Selection Board | Patwari, LDC, Lab Assistant, Forester, Pharmacist |
| Rajasthan Police | Rajasthan Police Recruitment Board | Constable, SI, Jail Prahari |
| REET Board | Rajasthan Eligibility Examination for Teachers | Level 1 and Level 2 Teacher eligibility |
RPSC RAS/RTS — Rajasthan Administrative Service
The RAS (Rajasthan Administrative Service) is Rajasthan's state civil services exam, considered one of the toughest state PSC exams after UPSC. It recruits for both RAS (administrative) and RTS (subordinate services) cadres.
RAS Posts and Starting Pay
| Service/Post | Pay Level | Basic Pay |
|---|---|---|
| RAS (SDM, ADM, Secretary) | Level 10 | ₹56,100 |
| RTS — Tehsildar | Level 9 | ₹53,100 |
| RTS — Block Development Officer | Level 9 | ₹53,100 |
| RTS — Excise Inspector | Level 8 | ₹47,600 |
| RTS — Food Safety Officer | Level 8 | ₹47,600 |
RAS Exam Pattern
Prelims:- Paper I: General Knowledge and General Science — 200 marks, 200 questions
- Duration: 3 hours
- Negative marking: 1/3rd of marks for wrong answer
| Paper | Marks |
|---|---|
| GS Paper I (History, Geography, Culture of Rajasthan) | 200 |
| GS Paper II (Economy, Polity, Public Administration) | 200 |
| GS Paper III (Science, Technology, Reasoning) | 200 |
| General Hindi and General English | 200 |
Rajasthan-specific content (history, geography, culture of Rajasthan) plays a major role in both Prelims and Mains. Candidates familiar with Rajasthan's geography, dynasties, folk culture, and administrative structure have a significant edge.
Eligibility
- Age: 21 to 40 years (General). 45 for OBC, 45 for SC/ST. Rajasthan offers generous age relaxation.
- Education: Graduation from a recognised university
- Domicile: Not mandatory for General category RAS posts, but domicile provides reservation benefits
RPSC School Lecturer and 1st Grade Teacher
RPSC conducts recruitment for teaching positions at the senior secondary level (Class 11-12):
| Post | Qualification | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|
| School Lecturer | Post-graduation in subject + B.Ed | Level 10 (₹56,100 basic) |
| 1st Grade Teacher (Senior Teacher) | Post-graduation in subject + B.Ed + REET Level 2 | Level 10 |
RSSB — Rajasthan's SSC Equivalent
RSSB (formerly known as RSMSSB) handles the bulk of Rajasthan's subordinate staff recruitment. Let's look at the most popular posts:
Rajasthan Patwari
Patwari is easily the most searched government job in Rajasthan. It's a village-level revenue officer responsible for land records.
- Eligibility: 12th pass (Senior Secondary) + basic computer knowledge
- Age: 18 to 40 years
- Pay Level: Level 5 (₹29,200 basic, gross in-hand ~₹25,000–₹30,000)
- Exam: MCQ-based — GK, Maths, Reasoning, Hindi, Computer, Rajasthan GK
- Vacancy volume: Past drives have seen 5,000–10,000+ posts
Other Key RSSB Posts
| Post | Eligibility | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|
| LDC (Lower Division Clerk) | 12th pass + typing + RSCIT | Level 2 (₹19,900 basic) |
| Lab Assistant | BSc in relevant subject | Level 5 (₹29,200 basic) |
| Forester | BSc (Forestry/Agriculture/Botany) | Level 5 |
| Pharmacist | D.Pharma / B.Pharma | Level 5 |
| Junior Accountant | B.Com | Level 5 |
| VDO (Village Development Officer) | Graduation | Level 5 |
Rajasthan Police Recruitment
Rajasthan Police recruitment covers Constable and SI positions, with some of the largest police recruitment drives in the country:
| Post | Eligibility | Pay Level | Vacancies (typical) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Constable | 10th/12th pass | Level 3 (₹21,700 basic) | 5,000–15,000 |
| Police Sub-Inspector (SI) | Graduation | Level 6 (₹35,400 basic) | 500–2,000 |
| Jail Prahari | 10th pass | Level 3 | 1,000–3,000 |
REET — Rajasthan Eligibility Examination for Teachers
REET is mandatory for anyone wanting to become a government teacher in Rajasthan:
| Level | For Teaching | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| REET Level 1 | Class 1–5 (Primary) | 12th (50%) + D.El.Ed or B.El.Ed |
| REET Level 2 | Class 6–8 (Upper Primary) | Graduation + B.Ed |
Salary Overview — Rajasthan Government
| Post | Pay Level | Gross In-Hand (approx) |
|---|---|---|
| RAS Officer | Level 10 | ₹60,000–₹70,000 |
| School Lecturer | Level 10 | ₹60,000–₹70,000 |
| Patwari | Level 5 | ₹25,000–₹30,000 |
| LDC | Level 2 | ₹18,000–₹22,000 |
| Police Constable | Level 3 | ₹20,000–₹25,000 |
| Police SI | Level 6 | ₹35,000–₹42,000 |
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