RPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025: The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has announced a recruitment drive for 574 Assistant Professor positions in the College Education Department. This is a significant opportunity for aspiring academics in Rajasthan. Applications will be accepted online, and candidates are advised to check all eligibility criteria carefully before applying.
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Number of Posts
- Total Vacancies: 574 Assistant Professor posts in various subjects.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Master’s Degree with a minimum of 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) in the relevant subject from a recognized university. Additionally, candidates must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or CSIR, or an equivalent test like SLET/SET. However, candidates holding a Ph.D. degree in accordance with UGC regulations are exempted from the NET/SLET/SET requirement.
To be eligible, a candidate must have:
- A Master’s degree in the relevant subject, with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade.
- They should have cleared NET / SET / SLET as required by UGC or an equivalent examination.
- PhD holders may get exemption from the NET / SET requirement under specified conditions.
RPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025 Age Limit
As of July 1, 2025, candidates must be between 21 and 40 years of age. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government rules. For example, male candidates from SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS categories of Rajasthan get a 5-year relaxation, while women from the same categories receive a 10-year relaxation. There is no upper age limit for widow and divorcee women.
- Minimum age: 21 years
- Maximum age: 40 years as of 1 July 2025
- Age relaxation as per government rules for reserved categories (SC / ST / OBC / PwBD etc.) will apply.
Salary / Pay Scale
The salary for an RPSC Assistant Professor is based on the 7th Pay Commission, with a pay scale of ₹15,600 to ₹39,100 and a Grade Pay of ₹6,000 (Pay Level 10). The entry pay is set at ₹57,700. Besides the basic pay, selected candidates are entitled to various allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA) and House Rent Allowance (HRA) after the probation period.
- The salary is according to Level-10 of the pay matrix under the rules followed by the State.
- More specifically, some sources mention a pay scale like ₹15,600 – ₹39,100 with Grade Pay ₹6,000, consistent with older norms. (However, depending on updated pay rules, this may have been adjusted.)
Application Fee
- General / Unreserved / Other State candidates: ₹600
- Reserved categories (SC / ST / OBC / PwBD): ₹400
- Some sources mention correction fee charges if any modification is needed after submission.
Selection Process
The selection process for the RPSC Assistant Professor recruitment consists of two main stages: a written examination and an interview.
- Written Exam: The exam for the College Education Department is a three-paper format:
- Paper-I: General Studies of Rajasthan (75 marks)
- Paper-II: Subject Concerned (75 marks)
- Paper-III: Subject Speciality (50 marks)
- Interview: Candidates who clear the written exam will be called for an interview. The interview carries a weightage of 24 marks and assesses a candidate’s teaching aptitude, subject knowledge, and overall personality.
After the interview, a final merit list is prepared based on the combined scores from both the written exam and the interview. Shortlisted candidates will then undergo a document verification process.
How to Apply For RPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025
All applications must be submitted online through the RPSC’s official website, rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in.
- Visit the official RPSC website.
- Click on the “Apply Online” link.
- Log in using your SSO ID. New users will need to register for an SSO ID first.
- Fill out the application form with all the required personal, academic, and professional details.
- Upload scanned copies of your photo, signature, and other necessary documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Review all the information and submit the form. It’s recommended to download and print the application receipt for future reference.
Important Dates
Here are some already announced dates:
- Start of Online Applications: 12 January 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 10 February 2025
- (Any corrections window, admit card issue date, exam dates etc. are released as per RPSC schedule)
Key Points / Tips
- Ensure you fulfill the minimum qualification and age as per the cut-off date (1 July 2025).
- NET / SET / SLET (or equivalent) is required unless exempted (e.g. for PhD holders) — check the notification.
- Keep all documents ready in scanned form to upload.
- Be careful when choosing subjects; subject-wise vacancies may differ.
- Note the fee for your category and pay before deadline.
- Look at exam pattern and syllabus in advance to prepare.
Conclusion
The RPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025 for 574 posts is a major opportunity for candidates with academic backgrounds to secure teaching positions in higher education in Rajasthan. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria must apply within the specified timeframe. Success in this recruitment will require strong subject knowledge, good preparation for the written exam, and clarity of documentation
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