Overview
Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has released a major recruitment notification for 804 Lab Assistant and Junior Lab Assistant positions across various departments in Rajasthan. This is a golden opportunity for 12th pass and Diploma holders to secure government jobs in the education, agriculture, forensic, and engineering sectors.
Organization: Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB)
Total Vacancies: 804 Posts
Post Type: Lab Assistant & Junior Lab Assistant (Various Departments)
Job Type: Government / Permanent (2 years probation)
Application Mode: Online only (via SSO Portal)
Official Website: rssb.rajasthan.gov.in
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 27 January 2026 |
| Start of Online Application | 27 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 25 February 2026 (till 23:59 hrs) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 25 February 2026 |
| Lab Assistant (Geography) Exam Date | 09 May 2026 (Proposed) |
| Lab Assistant/Jr. Lab Assistant (Science) Exam | 10 May 2026 (Proposed) |
| Admit Card Release Date | To be announced |
| Result / Selection List Release | To be announced |
📍 Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 804 (Lab Assistant & Junior Lab Assistant)
Department-wise Vacancy Breakdown:
| S.No. | Department | Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Secondary Education Department | Lab Assistant Grade-III | 500 |
| 2 | Agriculture Department | Lab Assistant | 32 |
| 3 | Sanskrit Education Department | Lab Assistant | 17 |
| 4 | Commissioner College Education | Lab Assistant (Geography) | 136 |
| 5 | State Forensic Science Laboratory | Lab Assistant (Photo) | 2 |
| 6 | State Forensic Science Laboratory | Lab Assistant (Except Photo) | 31 |
| 7 | State Forensic Science Laboratory | Junior Lab Assistant | 68 |
| 8 | Public Health Engineering Department | Junior Lab Assistant | 18 |
| Total | 804 |
Category-wise Distribution:
The 804 vacancies are distributed across various categories including:
- Unreserved (UR)
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
- Scheduled Caste (SC)
- Scheduled Tribe (ST)
- Other Backward Classes (OBC)
- Most Backward Classes (MBC)
Additionally, horizontal reservations are available for women, PwD, Ex-Servicemen, and other eligible categories as per government norms.
🎓 Educational Qualifications
Educational qualifications vary based on the department and post:
For Secondary Education Department (Lab Assistant Grade-III):
- Senior Secondary (12th) with minimum three subjects from:
- Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry
- Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics
For Agriculture Department (Lab Assistant):
- Higher Secondary with Science OR
- Senior Higher Secondary with Science
For Sanskrit Education Department (Lab Assistant):
- Senior Secondary (12th) OR
- Higher Secondary with Science as optional subject
For Forensic Science Laboratory (Lab Assistant & Junior Lab Assistant):
- Senior Secondary with Science (Second Division) OR equivalent
- Additional Requirement: One of the following:
- Certificate/Diploma in Computer Science/Computer Application OR
- Degree with Computer Science OR
- ‘O’ Level from NIELIT, New Delhi OR
- RSCIT from Vardhman Mahaveer Open University, Kota
For Public Health Engineering Department (Junior Lab Assistant):
- Higher Secondary with Chemistry from recognized board
For College Education (Lab Assistant – Geography):
- Senior Secondary (12th) with Geography subject from recognized board
Important: All qualifications must be from recognized boards/universities.
💰 Salary Details (per month)
| Post Name | Pay Matrix Level | Salary Range* |
|---|---|---|
| Lab Assistant (All departments except Forensic) | Level-8 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 (7th CPC) |
| Junior Lab Assistant (Public Health Engineering) | Level-8 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 (7th CPC) |
| Junior Lab Assistant (Forensic Lab) | Level-5 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 (7th CPC) |
*As per 7th Pay Commission
Additional Benefits:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Transport Allowance (TA)
- Medical facilities for employee and family
- Provident Fund (PF)
- Pension benefits
- Performance-linked incentives
Probation Period: 2 years with fixed remuneration as per government rules
🎯 Selection Process
Candidates will be selected through a Written Examination only.
For Lab Assistant & Junior Lab Assistant (Science):
Examination Pattern:
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Knowledge | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
| Paper-II | Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics) | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
| Total | 200 | 400 | 4 hours |
Exam Date: 10 May 2026 (Proposed)
For Lab Assistant (Geography – College Education):
Examination Pattern:
| Section | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-A | General Knowledge | 100 | 3 hours |
| Part-B | Geography | 200 | |
| Total | 300 | 3 hours |
Exam Date: 09 May 2026 (Proposed)
Important Exam Guidelines:
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deduction for each wrong answer
- Qualifying Marks:
- General/EWS/OBC/MBC: 40%
- SC/ST: 35%
- Normalization: Will be applied if exam conducted in multiple shifts
- Exam Mode: Online (Computer-based)
⏳ Age Limit
Age as on 01 January 2027:
Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 40 years
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General Women Candidates (Rajasthan Domicile) | 5 years |
| SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS Male Candidates (Rajasthan Domicile) | 5 years |
| SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS Female Candidates (Rajasthan Domicile) | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (All Categories) | 10 years (Maximum age 50 years) |
| PwD (Persons with Disabilities) | 5 years (additional to category relaxation) |
Special Relaxation: Additional 3 years relaxation as no recruitment was conducted after 2022.
📑 How to Apply
Candidates must apply online through the Rajasthan SSO (Single Sign-On) Portal. Follow these steps:
Step-by-Step Application Process:
Step 1: Visit the SSO Portal at sso.rajasthan.gov.in
Step 2: Login to SSO Account:
- If you have an SSO ID: Login with your credentials
- If you are a new user: Register and create your SSO ID first
Step 3: After logging in, click on “Citizen Apps (G2C)”
Step 4: Select “Recruitment Portal” from the available services
Step 5: Complete OTR (One Time Registration) if not done previously:
- Pay OTR fee as per your category
- Upload live photograph through webcam
- Provide biometric details (thumb impression)
- This is a one-time process
Step 6: Click on “Apply Now” for the desired recruitment
Step 7: Select “Lab Assistant/Junior Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026”
Step 8: Fill the online application form carefully:
- Personal Details
- Educational Qualifications
- Experience Details (if any)
- Department Preference (choose carefully – cannot be changed later)
- Category and Domicile Details
Step 9: Upload Required Documents:
- Live Photograph (captured through SSO OTR)
- Signature in Hindi and English (7cm x 2cm box)
- Left hand thumb impression
- Educational certificates
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- PwD certificate with UDID (if applicable)
- Domicile certificate (Rajasthan)
Step 10: Review all details carefully
Step 11: Submit the application
Step 12: Download and save the confirmation page/application form
Application Deadline: 25 February 2026 (23:59 hrs)
Important Application Notes:
- Only Rajasthan domicile candidates can apply
- For scheduled area vacancies, only scheduled area domicile candidates are eligible
- Department preference must be filled carefully as it cannot be changed later
- Keep all original documents ready for future verification
💳 Application Fee (OTR Fee)
| Category | OTR Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Creamy Layer OBC / MBC | ₹600 |
| Non-Creamy Layer OBC/MBC / EWS / SC / ST (Rajasthan Domicile) | ₹400 |
| All PwD Candidates | ₹400 |
Payment Mode: Online through E-Mitra, CSC, Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, ATM
Important Notes:
- Candidates who have already paid OTR fee previously need NOT pay again
- OTR is a one-time registration valid for all RSSB recruitments
- Application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances
⚙️ Key Documents Required
Keep the following documents ready in scanned format before starting your application:
Mandatory Documents:
- Live Photograph (captured through SSO OTR via webcam)
- Signature in both Hindi and English (size: 7cm x 2cm box)
- Left Hand Thumb Impression (scanned)
- Educational Certificates:
- 10th Certificate (Date of Birth Proof)
- 12th/Higher Secondary Certificate
- Mark sheets
- Domicile Certificate (Rajasthan)
- Valid ID Proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID)
Additional Documents (if applicable):
- Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS) – issued before last date
- PwD Certificate with UDID number (for Persons with Disabilities)
- Ex-Servicemen Certificate (for Ex-Servicemen quota)
- Computer Certificate (for Forensic Lab posts):
- Computer Science/Application Certificate/Diploma OR
- Degree with Computer Science OR
- ‘O’ Level from NIELIT OR
- RSCIT Certificate
Document Specifications:
- All documents should be in PDF/JPG format
- Clear and readable scanned copies
- File size within prescribed limits
📘 Important Links
| Link Description | URL / Status |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (SSO Portal) | sso.rajasthan.gov.in |
| Official Notification PDF | Download Here |
| Official RSSB Website | rssb.rajasthan.gov.in |
| Admit Card | Will be available on SSO Portal (To be announced) |
| Result | Will be announced on official website |
🔔 Important Instructions
- Domicile Requirement: Only Rajasthan domicile candidates are eligible to apply.
- SSO Registration: SSO ID is mandatory. Create it before applying if you don’t have one.
- OTR (One Time Registration): Complete OTR process with fee payment before applying for recruitment.
- Department Preference: Choose your department preference very carefully as it cannot be changed once submitted.
- Scheduled Area Posts: For scheduled area vacancies, only candidates with scheduled area domicile certificate can apply.
- Document Verification: All original certificates will be verified at later stages. Keep them ready.
- Normalization: If exam is conducted in multiple shifts, normalization will be applied to scores.
- Detailed Syllabus: Complete syllabus is available in the official notification PDF.
- No Change After Submission: Once submitted, application details cannot be modified.
- Regular Updates: Keep checking official website and SSO portal for updates on exam dates, admit card, and results.
📋 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies?
A. 804 posts for Lab Assistant and Junior Lab Assistant across various departments.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
A. 25 February 2026 (till 23:59 hrs).
Q3. What is the age limit?
A. 18-40 years as on 01 January 2027, with age relaxation for reserved categories plus additional 3 years special relaxation.
Q4. What is the educational qualification required?
A. Varies by post – generally 12th/Higher Secondary with Science subjects. Check official notification for specific post requirements.
Q5. What is the application fee?
A. ₹600 for General/Creamy Layer OBC/MBC and ₹400 for SC/ST/Non-Creamy Layer OBC/MBC/EWS/PwD candidates.
Q6. Can I apply if I’m not from Rajasthan?
A. No, only Rajasthan domicile candidates are eligible.
Q7. Is OTR registration mandatory?
A. Yes, OTR (One Time Registration) is mandatory through SSO portal before applying.
Q8. What is the selection process?
A. Written Examination only (no interview).
Q9. When is the exam date?
A. 09 May 2026 for Geography and 10 May 2026 for Science subjects (Proposed dates).
Q10. Is there negative marking?
A. Yes, 1/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
💡 Preparation Tips
- Focus on General Knowledge and your subject (Science/Geography)
- Practice previous year question papers of RSSB
- Understand the exam pattern and time management
- Give equal importance to both papers (equal weightage)
- Be aware of current affairs and Rajasthan GK
- Take online mock tests regularly
- Revise important formulas and concepts
- Negative marking – avoid random guessing
Disclaimer: This information is based on the official RSSB notification. Candidates are strongly advised to refer to the official notification for complete and accurate details. We are not responsible for any inadvertent errors.
All the Best to All Aspirants! 🎯



