Rajasthan Physiotherapist Vacancy 2026: Eligibility, Exam Pattern & Application Guide
Here is a chance many physiotherapy diploma holders in Rajasthan have been waiting years for. The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), Ajmer has released Advertisement No. 05/Exam/Physiotherapist/Med. & Health/RPSC/EP-I/2026-27 for 20 posts of Physiotherapist under the Medical, Health and Family Welfare Services, Rajasthan. These are permanent posts in Pay Matrix Level L-11 — a solid, respectable government career. If you have been tracking government jobs in Rajasthan, put this one at the top of your list.
The online application window runs from 23 July 2026 to 21 August 2026 (up to 12:00 midnight), and everything is done through the Rajasthan SSO portal. Selection is through a single written examination of 150 marks. What makes this notification special is that these posts were last advertised way back in 2018 — so RPSC is giving an extra 3-year age relaxation to candidates who have become over-age since then. Read this complete guide from GovtJobsAlert.in carefully before you fill your form.
Key Highlights — RPSC Physiotherapist Recruitment 2026
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission is the state’s main recruiting body for gazetted and subordinate services. This particular recruitment is made under the Rajasthan Medical & Health Subordinate Service Rules, 1965, and the selected physiotherapists will serve in government hospitals and health centres across the state. Since no advertisement came out for this post between 2018 and now, the waiting list of eligible candidates is long — but so is the reward for those who clear the paper.
- Post Name: Physiotherapist (Non-Scheduled Area)
- Total Vacancies: 20 posts
- Salary / Pay Level: Pay Matrix Level L-11
- Job Location: Across Rajasthan (Non-Scheduled Area only)
- Application Start Date: 23 July 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 21 August 2026 (12:00 midnight)
Anyone holding a physiotherapy diploma should also keep an eye on other medical and healthcare government jobs opening up this year.
RPSC Physiotherapist Vacancy 2026 — How Many Posts in Each Category?
All 20 posts advertised here are for the Non-Scheduled Area (गैर अनुसूचित क्षेत्र) of Rajasthan. No Scheduled Area (TSP) posts have been advertised in this notification.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved (UR) | 7 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 3 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 2 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 5 |
| More Backward Class (MBC) | 1 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 2 |
| Total | 20 |
Within these numbers, 2 posts in the General category and 1 post in OBC are earmarked for General Women as horizontal reservation. Horizontal reservation is also provided for Ex-Servicemen (1 post each in UR, OBC) and for persons with locomotor disability. RPSC has clearly warned that the number of posts can be revised later, so apply in your own original category — the application link will not be reopened if the classification changes.
RPSC Physiotherapist 2026 Eligibility Criteria — Who Can Apply?
Educational Qualification
The notification prints the qualification in English, so there is no confusion here.
- Secondary (10th) or equivalent qualification recognised by the Government, with a Diploma in Physiotherapy from an institution recognised by the Government
- Working knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script, and knowledge of Rajasthan culture
There is one relief built in: a candidate who has appeared or is appearing in the final year examination of the required qualification can also apply. But you must produce proof of having earned the qualification before the written examination conducted by the Commission. If you hold a technical diploma, browse more diploma government jobs while you prepare.
A serious warning from the notification: applying on false or wrong information, and then not withdrawing the form despite being ineligible, is a punishable offence under Section 217 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Such candidates can be debarred from RPSC examinations for three years. You do get a withdrawal option up to the permitted correction date, so use it honestly if you find you are not eligible.
Age Limit
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | Below 40 years |
| Age Reckoned As On | 1 January 2027 |
| SC, ST, OBC, MBC & EWS Men of Rajasthan | 5 years relaxation |
| General Category Women | 5 years relaxation |
| SC, ST, OBC, MBC & EWS Women of Rajasthan | 10 years relaxation |
| Widows and Divorced Women | No upper age limit |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 5 years, in addition to the above |
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Two rules decide how these relaxations actually work. The category relaxations listed above are non-cumulative — you can claim only one of them, never two added together. But the 5-year relaxation for persons with benchmark disabilities is extra, given on top of whatever category relaxation you already get, under the Rajasthan Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2018. And because the retirement age in Rajasthan government service is 60 years, your age must not exceed 60 years on the date of appointment even where the table says there is no upper limit.
Here is the special part. Because these posts were last advertised in 2018 with age calculated as on 01.01.2019, and no advertisement came after that, RPSC is granting an additional relaxation of three years in the maximum age limit to candidates who are over-age as on 1 January 2027, under Rule 10 of the relevant service rules. Widows must furnish a death certificate of the husband from the competent authority, and divorced women must furnish proof of divorce.
What is the Salary for RPSC Physiotherapist Recruitment 2026?
The notification states the pay in one clean line, and we are quoting it exactly as printed.
- Pay Scale: Pay Matrix Level L-11, printed in the notification under the heading “running pay band”
- During probation: a fixed monthly salary (Fix Pay) is payable as per the rules of the State Government
- Post status: these are permanent posts, not contractual
The notification does not print the rupee amount of the probation-period Fix Pay, nor any basic pay figure or allowance list. Only “Pay Matrix Level L-11” is stated, so treat any specific in-hand figure you see elsewhere as unofficial.
What the notification does confirm is that these are permanent posts under the Rajasthan Medical & Health Subordinate Service Rules, 1965. So once your probation ends you are a regular Rajasthan government employee, not a contract worker — which is exactly what makes this advertisement worth the effort.
What is the Selection Process for RPSC Physiotherapist 2026?
Selection is straightforward — one written examination, and then verification. There is no interview stage in this recruitment.
Stage 1: Written Competitive Examination
A single objective paper decides your merit. Here is the exam scheme exactly as printed in the notification.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Subject | Concerned Subject (Physiotherapy) |
| Number of Questions | 150 |
| Maximum Marks | 150 |
| Duration | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Negative Marking | One-third mark deducted for each wrong answer |
The paper is held in objective form, offline or online. A very important OMR rule applies here: each question has five options, and it is mandatory to mark one option for every question. If you do not want to attempt a question, you must darken circle 5. If you leave all five circles blank, one-third mark is still deducted. A candidate who leaves more than 10% of questions completely unmarked is disqualified. You get 10 extra minutes to check this. Note also that the notification defines a wrong answer as an incorrect answer or multiple answers, so darkening two circles costs you the same one-third penalty. The detailed syllabus will be released separately — keep checking our syllabus and exam pattern page for updates.
Stage 2: Scaling, Moderation or Normalisation
If required, the Commission may apply scaling, moderation or normalisation while evaluating answer sheets.
Stage 3: Detailed Online Application
Candidates who clear the written exam must fill a detailed application form online within a limited window and upload self-attested copies of all documents along with the e-admit card. No detailed application is accepted by any other means after that window closes.
Stage 4: Document Verification and Merit List
Age, qualification, category, Ex-Servicemen and disability claims are verified against original documents. Names of suitable candidates are then recommended to the appointing authority in order of merit under Rule 20 of the service rules. Candidates applying under the PwBD quota also go through a Medical Board for disability verification.
How to Apply Online for RPSC Physiotherapist Recruitment 2026 — Step-by-Step
Applications are accepted online only through the Rajasthan SSO portal. No offline, hand-filled or posted application is accepted under any circumstance. Keep your Aadhaar or Jan Aadhaar, diploma certificate, category certificate and a live photo ready before starting.
- First read the Instructions for Applicants, the detailed advertisement and the relevant service rules on the RPSC website (link in Essential Links below).
- Click the “Apply Online” link on the Commission’s website, then log in to the SSO portal.
- Select the Recruitment Portal available under Citizen Apps (G2C).
- Complete your One Time Registration (OTR) using your own live photo, with name, father’s name, date of birth and gender exactly as in your Aadhaar or Jan Aadhaar card.
- Fill your personal details and educational qualification details in the OTR profile, then pay the one-time registration fee.
- Open the Physiotherapist advertisement, fill the remaining application details carefully and cross-check every entry.
- Submit the form and save a printout of the confirmation for your records.
Remember that after OTR is completed, your name, father’s name, date of birth and gender cannot be changed in the online form unless you first correct your Aadhaar or Jan Aadhaar document. So fix any document error before you start.
RPSC Physiotherapist Recruitment 2026 Important Dates — What is the Last Date?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 21 July 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 23 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 August 2026 (12:00 midnight) |
| Correction Window | Up to 10 days after the last date (with fee) |
| Age Reckoned As On | 1 January 2027 |
| Exam Date | To be announced by the Commission |
An additional online edit option is opened for 7 days, starting 60 days before the first announced examination date. After the examination is conducted, the Commission does not correct any error of any kind.
What is the Application Fee for RPSC Physiotherapist Recruitment 2026?
Rajasthan uses a One Time Registration (OTR) fee system fixed by the Personnel Department circular dated 19.04.2023 — there is no separate exam-wise application fee.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General (UR), OBC Creamy Layer & MBC Creamy Layer | ₹600 |
| SC, ST, EWS, Saharia and Non-Creamy OBC & MBC | ₹400 |
| Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) | ₹400 |
The fee is paid online through the SSO portal after logging in and going to the One Time Registration option. Two things to note. First, SC, ST, OBC, MBC and EWS candidates from states other than Rajasthan are treated as General category and must pay ₹600. Second, correcting your submitted application costs ₹500 online. Candidates who completed OTR before the April 2023 circular must also log in and deposit the prescribed registration fee.
Essential Links — RPSC Physiotherapist 2026 Notification PDF & Apply Online Link
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for RPSC Physiotherapist Recruitment 2026
- Visit RPSC Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Rajasthan Government Jobs Telegram Channel
A post that opens once in eight years deserves your full effort. If you hold the physiotherapy diploma and meet the age rule, do not wait for the last week — the SSO portal gets heavily loaded near the deadline of 21 August 2026. Start revising your subject now, because 150 questions in 150 minutes leaves no room for guesswork. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more Rajasthan government job notifications and exam updates.