RSSB Teaching Associate Bharti 2026: A Massive 3,540-Post Opening for Rajasthan College Faculty
The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB, Jaipur) has notified 3,540 Teaching Associate posts under Advertisement No. 06/2026 for the Rajasthan College Education Society (Raj-CES). This is one of the largest college-faculty recruitments in India for 2026 — a clean opportunity for Master’s plus NET / Ph.D candidates from Rajasthan and across India to enter Rajasthan’s higher education cadre on a contract basis with strong renewal prospects.
The online application window runs from 5 May 2026 to 3 June 2026 (23:59 hrs) through the SSO Rajasthan portal. The written exam is tentatively scheduled between August and October 2026. Pay is fixed at ₹28,850 per month consolidated. If you have a Master’s in any of the 32 listed subjects, this is a one-shot, large-scale opportunity. Check more Rajasthan government jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in.
Key Highlights — RSSB Teaching Associate Recruitment 2026
RSSB is the central recruitment body for Rajasthan state government posts. Raj-CES manages contractual faculty hiring across government colleges in the state. Postings are across all 32 subjects on a contract basis with extension up to 8 years (max).
- Post Name: Teaching Associate
- Total Vacancies: 3,540 posts across 32 subjects
- Salary: ₹28,850 per month (consolidated, contract basis)
- Eligibility: Master’s degree (55%) + NET / SLET / SET or Ph.D
- Job Location: Across Rajasthan
- Last Date to Apply: 3 June 2026
RSSB Teaching Associate Vacancy Breakdown 2026
The 3,540 posts cover Arts, Commerce, Science, Languages and Agriculture streams. Below are the larger subjects — full subject-wise breakup is available in the official notification PDF.
| Subject | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Hindi | 393 |
| Geography | 365 |
| History | 355 |
| Political Science | 339 |
| English | 314 |
| Sociology | 185 |
| Sanskrit | 150 |
| Economics | 121 |
| Other 24 subjects (Computer Sci, Drawing, Maths, Physics, Botany, Zoology, Law, Agriculture etc.) | 1,318 |
| Total | 3,540 |
All posts are for the Non-Scheduled Area. Residents of scheduled areas can also apply.
RSSB Teaching Associate Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
- Master’s Degree with 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in the concerned, relevant or allied subject from a recognised Indian or accredited foreign university
- AND NET / SLET / SET (UGC or CSIR) cleared, OR Ph.D as per UGC Regulations 2009 / 2016
- OR Ph.D from a foreign university ranked in the top 500 (QS, THE, ARWU)
- 5% relaxation in marks for SC, ST, OBC, MBC (NCL) and PwBD candidates
- Knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script and Rajasthani culture is mandatory
- No B.Ed or REET requirement — this is a college-level Teaching Associate role, not a school teacher post
See more post-graduate government jobs for parallel openings.
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 21 years
- Maximum age: 40 years (as on 1 January 2027)
- Relaxation:
- Rajasthan-domicile SC / ST / OBC / MBC / EWS male — 5 years
- General female — 5 years
- Rajasthan-domicile SC / ST / OBC / MBC / EWS female — 10 years
- Widow or divorcée — no upper age limit (subject to retirement age)
- Ex-Servicemen — 15 years (max cap 50 or 55)
- PwBD — 5 years (over and above category relaxation)
What is the Salary for RSSB Teaching Associate 2026?
The Teaching Associate post offers a fixed monthly remuneration on a consolidated, contract basis. There is no pay matrix level; the pay is set by Raj-CES policy.
- Fixed Monthly Pay: ₹28,850 per month consolidated
- Contract Term: First contract up to 5 years or society duration, extendable by another 3 years (maximum till age 60)
- Variable Component: Adjusted as per Rajasthan state government orders from time to time
- Other Benefits: Leave entitlement, professional development opportunities, possible regularisation pathway as per future state policy
The fixed pay of ₹28,850 is fully in-hand each month — there are no DA or HRA additions on top. The role offers stability for early-career academicians and a strong base to publish, build credentials and prepare for permanent assistant professor competitive exams later.
What is the Selection Process for RSSB Teaching Associate 2026?
Selection is a single written examination plus document verification. The exam will be held in CBT, TBT or OMR mode depending on the centre.
- Written Exam — Two-paper format on the same exam day
- Document Verification — for shortlisted candidates
- Final Merit — based on the written exam total
Exam Pattern
- Paper I — General Studies of Rajasthan: 60 questions, 75 marks, 1 hour
- Paper II — Concerned Subject: 120 questions, 300 marks, 2 hours
- Total: 375 marks
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer; 1/3 deduction also applies if more than 10% of questions are unattempted (option E must be marked)
- Qualifying: 36% per paper plus 40% aggregate (with 5% relaxation for SC / ST)
- Multi-shift normalisation will apply if the exam runs across multiple shifts
Syllabus Subjects
- Paper I (GS Rajasthan): History, Art, Culture, Literature and Heritage of Rajasthan; Geography of Rajasthan; Political and Administrative System; Economy of Rajasthan; Contemporary Events
- Paper II: Subject-specific 10-unit syllabus (e.g., Hindi covers Bhasha-Vyakaran, Indian and Western Kavyashastra, Aadikaal-Bhaktikaal-Reetikaal-Aadhunikkaal)
How to Apply Online for RSSB Teaching Associate 2026?
Applications are accepted only through the SSO Rajasthan portal. The One Time Registration (OTR) system applies.
- Visit the SSO Rajasthan portal listed in Essential Links below
- Log in with your existing SSO ID, or create one if you do not have one
- Open Citizen Apps (G2C) and choose the Recruitment Portal
- Open the RSSB Teaching Associate 2026 form for your subject
- Fill personal, educational, category and subject details exactly as in your degree certificates
- Upload photo, signature, qualifying certificates, NET / Ph.D certificate and category proofs
- Pay the OTR fee online based on your category
- Submit and save the application acknowledgement
Important Dates — RSSB Teaching Associate 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 30 April 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 5 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 3 June 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Tentative Exam | August / September / October 2026 |
| Age Cut-off Date | 1 January 2027 |
RSSB Teaching Associate Application Fees 2026
The fee is part of the OTR system and is non-refundable. Out-of-state SC, ST, OBC, MBC and EWS candidates are treated as General.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Creamy-layer OBC / MBC | ₹600 |
| Rajasthan Non-Creamy OBC / MBC / EWS / SC / ST / PwBD | ₹400 |
A correction fee of ₹300 applies if changes are needed. A penalty of ₹750 (then ₹1,500) applies for missing two RSSB exams in a financial year.
Essential Links — RSSB Teaching Associate Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for RSSB Teaching Associate 2026
- Visit RSSB Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram for Rajasthan Govt Jobs
If you have a Master’s plus NET or Ph.D and want a quick start to a Rajasthan college teaching career, RSSB Teaching Associate 2026 is the largest opening of the year — apply early and revise your subject syllabus thoroughly. For more state-level academic openings, browse teaching jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in.