RPSC School Lecturer (Special Education) Recruitment 2026: 121 Posts at Pay Level L-12 — Apply Online via SSO Rajasthan
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has released Notification No. 01/Exam/Lect.-Special Edu./RPSC/EP-I/2026-27 dated 22 May 2026 for the direct recruitment of 121 School Lecturer (Special Education) posts in the Secondary Education Department of Rajasthan. This is the first-time recruitment for this cadre under Rajasthan Education Service Rules, 2021 — a once-in-a-generation opportunity for special-educators looking to join state-government teaching jobs.
Online applications open on 1 June 2026 and close on 30 June 2026 (12:00 midnight) through the SSO Rajasthan portal. Selected candidates draw Pay Matrix Level L-12 (Rs 44,900 – Rs 1,42,400) plus DA, HRA and Rajasthan state allowances, with a 2-year probation on fixed remuneration. Read this full GovtJobsAlert.in article carefully — the eligibility is specialised (PG + B.Ed Special Education + RCI registration), and the exam pattern carries 450 marks across two papers.
Key Highlights — RPSC School Lecturer Special Education 2026
This recruitment fills a long-standing need for trained special educators in Rajasthan government schools. The cadre is governed by the Rajasthan Education (State & Subordinate) Service Rules, 2021. Rule 16(ix) of those rules does not apply to this recruitment per the sanction order.
- Organisation: Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC)
- Advertisement No.: 01/Exam/Lect.-Special Edu./RPSC/EP-I/2026-27 dated 22/05/2026
- Total Vacancies: 121 School Lecturer (Special Education) posts
- Pay: Pay Matrix Level L-12 — Rs 44,900 – Rs 1,42,400 per month + allowances
- Job Location: Across Rajasthan (Secondary Education Department schools)
- Application Mode: Online only via SSO Rajasthan portal
- Last Date: 30 June 2026 (12:00 midnight)
Vacancy Breakdown — RPSC Special Education Lecturer 2026
The 121 vacancies are distributed category-wise. The notification does not provide a subject-wise vacancy split — all 6 eligible PG subjects (English, Hindi, History, Political Science, Sociology, Music) compete within the same pool, and subject-wise allocation will be made by the Education Department at the counselling stage.
| Category | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 46 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 19 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 14 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy) | 25 |
| MBC (Non-Creamy) | 6 |
| EWS | 11 |
| Total | 121 |
Horizontal reservation includes Ex-Servicemen (3 posts), PwBD (5 posts — B/LV, D/HH, OA/OL/BL etc., ASD/SLD/MI).
Eligibility Criteria — RPSC Special Education Lecturer 2026
Educational Qualification
You must meet all three conditions on or before the last date:
- Post-Graduation in one of these subjects from a UGC-recognised university: English / Hindi / History / Political Science / Sociology / Music
- B.Ed. (Special Education) OR B.Ed. with two-year Diploma in Special Education recognised by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI)
- Working knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script AND knowledge of Rajasthani culture
Special Condition (RCI Registration): candidates must be permanently or provisionally registered with the Rehabilitation Council of India before the date of the recruitment examination, and must produce their permanent RCI registration number before appointment. This is non-negotiable.
If you are an existing post-graduate candidate with B.Ed. Special Education already in hand, you are the primary target group for this advertisement.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 years (as on 01.01.2027)
- Maximum Age: 40 years (as on 01.01.2027)
- Male SC / ST / OBC / MBC / EWS of Rajasthan: +5 years relaxation
- Female SC / ST / OBC / MBC / EWS of Rajasthan: +10 years relaxation
- Female General (Unreserved) of Rajasthan: +5 years
- Widow / Divorcee Women: no upper age limit
- Ex-Servicemen: as per Rajasthan Civil Services (Absorption of Ex-Servicemen) Rules 1988 (10 years relaxation, max 50 years; max 55 for direct recruitment requiring lower-level experience)
- PwBD with benchmark disability: +5 years
- State / Panchayat / Zila Parishad / State PSU employees in substantive capacity: max 40 years cap
What is the Salary for RPSC Special Education Lecturer 2026?
The post sits on Pay Matrix Level L-12 of the 7th CPC adopted by the Government of Rajasthan.
- Pay Scale: Rs 44,900 – Rs 1,42,400 per month
- Starting Basic: Rs 44,900 (Level L-12, Cell 1)
- Plus: Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Travelling Allowance, Medical, and other state allowances
- Probation Period: 2 years with fixed monthly remuneration per Rajasthan state government orders
Approximate in-hand for a fresh Lecturer post-probation: Rs 60,000 – Rs 75,000 per month depending on posting city, after DA + HRA + transport allowance additions.
Other benefits include Rajasthan state government NPS pension, Group Insurance, leave benefits, LTC, and pay-commission revisions on rule-based intervals.
What is the Selection Process for RPSC Special Education Lecturer 2026?
RPSC conducts a two-paper competitive written examination followed by document verification.
- Paper-I — General Studies — 150 marks, 1 hour 30 minutes. Covers History of Rajasthan and Indian History (emphasis on Indian National Movement), Mental Ability + Statistics + Mathematics + Hindi & English language ability test, Current Affairs, General Science + Indian Polity + Geography of Rajasthan, Educational Psychology + Educational Management + RTE Act + Rajasthan Education Scenario.
- Paper-II — Subject + Special Education — 300 marks, 3 hours. Section A: Senior Secondary level knowledge of your chosen PG subject (English / Hindi / History / Political Science / Sociology / Music) — 150 marks. Section B: Special Education — Agencies, Policies, Acts, Pedagogy, Teaching Learning Material, Computers / IT in Teaching, Education for Specially-Abled Students — 150 marks.
- Total Merit Marks: 450 marks.
- Qualifying Marks: 40% in each paper (5% relaxation for SC / ST candidates).
- Question Type: Multiple Choice with 5 options. Negative Marking is 1/3 mark per wrong answer; not darkening the 5th option (No Attempt) also leads to 1/3 deduction. More than 10% un-attempted questions causes disqualification.
- Document Verification for shortlisted candidates.
If you are preparing seriously, build your strategy around the dual-paper structure — Paper I is broad general studies + Rajasthan-specific awareness, Paper II is your subject + special-education domain. See our exam syllabus page for preparation strategies that work for RPSC papers.
How to Apply Online for RPSC Special Education Lecturer 2026?
- Visit the SSO Rajasthan portal — link in Essential Links below.
- Log in with your SSO ID. If you do not have one, register first using Aadhaar / Jan Aadhaar / Bhamashah ID.
- Click on Citizen Apps (G2C) → Recruitment Portal.
- Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) if not already done — photo, name, father’s name, DOB, gender and Aadhaar.
- Select the RPSC School Lecturer (Special Education) 2026-27 advertisement.
- Verify your OTR profile against Aadhaar / Jan Aadhaar and fill the online application.
- Upload your photograph, signature, and left & right hand thumb impressions in the prescribed format.
- Attach scanned copies of educational certificates, caste / category certificate, EWS certificate (if applicable), and RCI registration certificate (permanent or provisional).
- Pay the application fee via Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI / E-Mitra / Jan Suvidha Kendra.
- Submit the application before 30 June 2026 (12:00 midnight) and download the confirmation page. The application edit window opens 60 days prior to exam date for 7 days.
Important Dates — RPSC Special Education Lecturer 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 22/05/2026 |
| Online Application Start | 01/06/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30/06/2026 (12:00 midnight) |
| Age Reckoning Date | 01/01/2027 |
| Edit Window | Opens 60 days before exam for 7 days |
| Examination Date | To be announced separately |
Application Fees — RPSC Special Education Lecturer 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC-Creamy / MBC-Creamy | Rs 600 |
| SC / ST / OBC Non-Creamy / MBC Non-Creamy / EWS / Sahariya Primitive Tribe | Rs 400 |
| Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) | Rs 400 |
OTR (One Time Registration) fee is applicable as per the Karmik (K-2) Department circular dated 19.04.2023. Correction fee is Rs 500 during the application period and within 10 days after closing. OTR reactivation fee is Rs 750 after the first block; Rs 1,500 if blocked again.
Essential Links — RPSC Special Education Lecturer 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online via SSO Rajasthan
- Visit RPSC Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Rajasthan Govt Jobs Telegram Channel
This is a niche but high-quality opening for India’s special-education community — Pay Level L-12 placement in a Rajasthan government school is a strong career move. Make sure your RCI registration is in order before the exam date, build your two-paper preparation plan, and submit the application well before the 30 June 2026 deadline. For more such teaching openings, watch the Rajasthan government jobs section regularly on GovtJobsAlert.in.