What is the exam pattern for RPSC 1st Grade Teacher Special Education 2026?

Total 450 marks. Paper I: General Studies (150 marks, 1.5 hours). Paper II: Subjects + Special Education (300 marks, 3 hours). Both papers are multiple choice with negative marking of 1/3 per wrong answer.

What is the OMR rule 5 in RPSC exams?

For every question, you must darken one of five circles (1-4 for answer options, circle 5 if you are not attempting). If you leave any question without darkening any circle, 1/3 mark is deducted. If more than 10% questions have no darkened circle, you are disqualified.

Is the two-child policy applicable to all candidates?

Yes, for Rajasthan government jobs. Candidates with more than two children after 01 June 2002 are ineligible. Exceptions: widows, divorced women, women with void/annulled marriage, and cases where multiple children are born from a single delivery (counted as one unit).

What is the age relaxation for widow/divorced women?

Widows, divorced women, and abandoned women get special age relaxation. The notification indicates they can be appointed even beyond the usual upper age limit, subject to retirement age of 60 years. They must submit death certificate/divorce decree/abandonment proof.

Can final year students apply for RPSC 1st Grade Teacher?

No. You must have already acquired the required educational qualification and experience by the last date of application. The notification states to fill only qualifications already earned by last date.

What is the scribe facility for PwD candidates?

PwD candidates with blindness, locomotor disability (both arms affected), cerebral palsy can get scribe on request. Other PwD categories need a medical certificate (Appendix C) proving inability to write. Candidates with less than 40% disability need Appendix D certificate.

How many correction windows are available?

Two: first within 10 days after application last date (₹500 fee), second for 7 days (opened 60 days before exam date). After these, no corrections allowed. Name, father's name, DOB, gender can only be changed by updating Aadhaar first.

RPSC 1st Grade Teacher 2026: 450 Marks | OMR Rule 5

Posted: 22 May 2026 Views: 32 Latest Job, Rajasthan, State Job

RPSC 1st Grade Teacher (Special Education) 2026 – Quick Summary:
Rajasthan Public Service Commission has announced recruitment for Lecturer-Special Education posts. Total 450 marks examination with two papers. Paper I (150 marks, 1.5 hrs) – General Studies. Paper II (300 marks, 3 hrs) – Subjects + Special Education. Negative marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer. Unique OMR rule: darken circle 5 if not attempting.

Introduction + Quick Snapshot

A fresh batch of government seats has been announced by the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) for the post of Lecturer – Special Education (1st Grade Teacher). This recruitment is specifically for candidates with expertise in teaching specially abled students. The examination carries 450 marks divided into two compulsory papers. Unlike typical teacher exams, RPSC has introduced a unique OMR answering rule where candidates must darken circle ‘5’ if they do not attempt a question – failing which attracts penalty. The syllabus covers Rajasthan History, Educational Psychology, and Special Education pedagogy.

Quick Snapshot – RPSC 1st Grade Teacher (Special Education) 2026

Organisation Name	Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC)
Post Name	Lecturer – Special Education (1st Grade Teacher)
Total Vacancies	Not mentioned in notification – refer to official advertisement
Examination Date	To be notified on RPSC website
Minimum Qualification	Bachelor’s degree with Special Education / as per official norms
Exam Marks	450 (Paper I: 150, Paper II: 300)
Negative Marking	1/3 mark per wrong answer
Official Portal	https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in

Based on official notification by RPSC. Verified: May 2026.

Quick Eligibility Check

✅ You MAY be eligible if:

You possess a Bachelor’s degree with B.Ed Special Education or equivalent (exact qualification to be verified from official advertisement).
You have knowledge of senior secondary level subjects (English, Hindi, History, Political Science, Sociology, Music) as per Paper II.
You fall within the prescribed age limit with applicable relaxation (see section 7).

❌ You are NOT eligible if:

You have more than two children after 01 June 2002 (Rajasthan government’s two-child norm applies, with exceptions for widows/divorced women).
You are not a Rajasthan domicile for ex-servicemen benefits (ex-servicemen relaxation only for Rajasthan natives).
You fail to register your marriage if married after 22 May 2006 (marriage registration certificate required).

Expert note: The two-child policy does NOT apply to widows, divorced women, or women of void/annulled marriage. However, you must submit an affidavit at the time of document verification.

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Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Start	To be notified on RPSC website
Application Last Date	To be notified on RPSC website
Correction Window (with ₹500 fee)	Within 10 days after last date + additional 7 days before exam
Examination Date	To be notified

⚠️ Correction window available twice: first for 10 days after application closing (₹500 fee), second for 7 days (60 days before exam date). After that, no changes accepted.

Vacancy and Category Analysis

Vacancy numbers are not published in this notification extract. Candidates must visit RPSC website (https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in) and check the official advertisement for post-wise, category-wise vacancy details. Reservation for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwD, and Ex-Servicemen will apply as per Rajasthan government norms.

Expected competition level: Based on previous RPSC 1st Grade Teacher recruitments, competition is HIGH. Candidates with special education qualifications have a narrower field, but the number of seats is typically limited. Prepare thoroughly for both papers.

Salary and In-Hand Calculation

Official pay scale not confirmed in this notification extract. For Rajasthan 1st Grade Teacher (Lecturer) posts, the typical pay level is Level 12 (₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100) as per 7th Pay Commission. Estimated gross monthly: ₹60,000–₹70,000. In-hand after NPS, tax, and deductions: approximately ₹52,000–₹58,000. Verify from official notification before making any decisions.

Application Fee

Category	Fee (₹)
General / OBC (Creamy Layer)	As per RPSC norms (typically ₹500-₹600)
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / SC / ST / PwD	Concessional (typically 50% or exempt)

⚠️ Correction charge: ₹500 for each correction window. Fee once paid is non-refundable.

Age Limit (As per Rajasthan Service Rules)

Base age limits are not explicitly stated in the provided pages, but the notification includes extensive relaxation provisions. Standard RPSC age limits for lecturers: typically 21–40 years for General category. Relaxations are cumulative as per rules.

Category	Age Relaxation	Maximum Age After Relaxation
SC/ST	5 years	As per rules
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	5 years	As per rules
Women (General)	5 years	As per rules
Widow / Divorced Women	Special relaxation (no upper limit? as per notification)	Up to retirement age 60
State Government / PSU Employee (substantive)	Up to 40 years	40 years
Ex-Servicemen (Rajasthan domicile)	10 years (but max 50 years for direct recruitment, 55 if lower post experience)	50 / 55 years
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)	5 years (additional after other relaxations)	As applicable
Cadet Instructors (NCC)	Period of NCC service (max 3 years beyond age limit)	Within 3 years of prescribed limit

Important: Age relaxations are non-cumulative – you can claim only ONE of the above (except PwBD gets additional 5 years on top). Ex-prisoners (who served substantively before conviction) are exempted from upper age limit.

Eligibility Criteria – Educational & Others

Exact educational qualification not detailed in the provided pages. Based on Paper II syllabus, candidates must have:

Knowledge of senior secondary level in at least one subject from: English, Hindi, History, Political Science, Sociology, Music.
Special Education qualification (B.Ed Special Education or equivalent) as per RPWD Act 2016 norms.
For candidates with disabilities: UDID certificate mandatory (Unique Disability ID). Old disability certificates must be converted to UDID.

⚠️ Two-child policy (critical): Any candidate having more than two children on or after 01 June 2002 is NOT eligible for appointment. Exceptions: widows, divorced women, women of void marriage, and cases where multiple children are born from a single delivery (counted as one unit). Deceased child is not counted.

Selection Process

Written Examination (450 Marks)

Paper I – General Studies (150 marks, 1.5 hours)
Subjects: History of Rajasthan & Indian History (with emphasis on National Movement), Mental Ability Test, Statistics (Secondary level), Mathematics (Secondary level), Hindi & English ability test, Current Affairs, General Science, Indian Polity, Geography of Rajasthan, Educational Psychology, Educational Management, Educational Scenario in Rajasthan, RTE Act 2009.

Paper II – Subjects & Special Education (300 marks, 3 hours)
Part 1 (150 marks): Knowledge of Senior Secondary level subjects – English, Hindi, History, Political Science, Sociology, Music.
Part 2 (150 marks): Special Education – Agencies, Policies, Acts and rules for specially abled persons, Pedagogy, Teaching Learning Material, ICT in teaching, Education for students with various disabilities.

Minimum Qualifying Marks: 40% in each paper (35% for SC/ST candidates). Ex-servicemen and PwBD get relaxation as per rules.

Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted per wrong answer. Wrong answer means incorrect or multiple answers.

OMR Special Rules:

Each question has 5 options (1,2,3,4,5). Darken only ONE circle with BLUE BALL POINT PEN.
If NOT attempting a question, darken circle ‘5’.
If no circle is darkened, 1/3 mark deducted.
Extra 10 minutes provided after exam to check that every question has a darkened circle.
Disqualification: If a candidate leaves more than 10% questions without darkening any circle, they will be disqualified.

Exam Syllabus (Detailed)

Paper I – General Studies (150 marks)

History of Rajasthan & Indian History (Indian National Movement)
Mental Ability Test, Statistics (Secondary level), Mathematics (Secondary level)
Language ability: Hindi & English
Current Affairs
General Science, Indian Polity, Geography of Rajasthan
Educational Psychology, Educational Management
Educational Scenario in Rajasthan, Right to Free & Compulsory Education Act (RTE)

Paper II – Subjects & Special Education (300 marks)

Part A (150 marks): Senior Secondary Level Subjects (choose your expertise)

English, Hindi, History, Political Science, Sociology, Music

Part B (150 marks): Special Education

Agencies, Policies, Acts and Rules regarding specially abled persons
Pedagogy for special education
Teaching Learning Material (TLM) for disabled students
Use of Computers and Information Technology in teaching learning
Education for students with various kinds of disabilities (visual, hearing, locomotor, intellectual, autism, etc.)

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How to Apply

Go to RPSC website: https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in
Complete One Time Registration (OTR) – ensure your Aadhaar/Janaadhaar details match your educational documents EXACTLY. No correction possible later without updating Aadhaar first.
After OTR, login and fill TAR Profile (application form).
Live photo will be auto-fetched from OTR – no separate upload needed.
Upload scanned signature and left thumb impression in OTR before applying.
Select the post “Lecturer – Special Education”.
Fill educational qualifications (only those already acquired by last date).
Pay application fee online (mode to be notified).
Submit and note down Application Number. Without Application Number, form is NOT submitted.
Take printout of final application form.

📄 Document Checklist

✔ Aadhaar / Janaadhaar card (with correct name, father’s name, DOB)
✔ Matriculation certificate (age proof)
✔ Bachelor’s degree and B.Ed Special Education (or equivalent)
✔ Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) – with non-creamy layer for OBC
✔ PwD certificate (UDID mandatory) and scribe-related certificates (Appendix C/D)
✔ Ex-servicemen discharge book / NOC (if applicable)
✔ Marriage registration certificate (if married after 22 May 2006)
✔ Affidavit for two-child norm (if applicable)
✔ Widow/divorced/abandoned women – court decree, death certificate, or relevant proof

❌ 3 rejection mistakes for this post:
1. Not darkening circle ‘5’ for unattempted questions → 1/3 mark penalty per question + disqualification if >10% questions have no bubble.
2. Using black pen or pencil on OMR – only BLUE BALL POINT PEN allowed.
3. Applying without converting old disability certificate to UDID – mandatory for PwD candidates.

FAQ

What is the exam pattern for RPSC 1st Grade Teacher Special Education 2026?: Total 450 marks. Paper I: General Studies (150 marks, 1.5 hours). Paper II: Subjects + Special Education (300 marks, 3 hours). Both papers are multiple choice with negative marking of 1/3 per wrong answer.
What is the OMR rule 5 in RPSC exams?: For every question, you must darken one of five circles (1-4 for answer options, circle 5 if you are not attempting). If you leave any question without darkening any circle, 1/3 mark is deducted. If more than 10% questions have no darkened circle, you are disqualified.
Is the two-child policy applicable to all candidates?: Yes, for Rajasthan government jobs. Candidates with more than two children after 01 June 2002 are ineligible. Exceptions: widows, divorced women, women with void/annulled marriage, and cases where multiple children are born from a single delivery (counted as one unit).
What is the age relaxation for widow/divorced women?: Widows, divorced women, and abandoned women get special age relaxation. The notification indicates they can be appointed even beyond the usual upper age limit, subject to retirement age of 60 years. They must submit death certificate/divorce decree/abandonment proof.
Can final year students apply for RPSC 1st Grade Teacher?: No. You must have already acquired the required educational qualification and experience by the last date of application. The notification clearly states: “आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि तक अर्जित की जा चुकी सभी शैक्षणिक योग्यता/अनुभव का विवरण अंकित करें” (fill only qualifications already earned by last date).
What is the scribe facility for PwD candidates?: PwD candidates with blindness, locomotor disability (both arms affected), cerebral palsy can get scribe on request. Other PwD categories need a medical certificate (Appendix C) proving inability to write. Candidates with less than 40% disability need Appendix D certificate. Scribe request must be made in the application form and certificates submitted to the Centre Superintendent at least 2 days before exam.
How many correction windows are available?: Two: first within 10 days after application last date (₹500 fee), second for 7 days (opened 60 days before exam date). After these, no corrections allowed. Name, father’s name, DOB, gender can only be changed by updating Aadhaar first.