RPSC School Lecturer Special Education 2026 (Advt. No. 01/2026-27) — 121 Posts
RPSC School Lecturer Special Education 2026 (Advt. No. 01/2026-27) for 121 posts in Rajasthan's Secondary Education Department — Visual Impairment (42), Hearing Impairment (41), and Mental Retardation/ID (38) specialisations. Eligible PG subjects include English, Hindi, History, Political Science, Sociology, and Music, paired with a B.Ed (Special Education) recognised by RCI. Conducted under Rajasthan Educational Service (Class-I) Rules 2021. Online applications ran from 1 June 2026 to 30 June 2026 (12:00 midnight) via the SSO portal. The written examination is confirmed for 6 December 2026. Selection is based solely on the written competitive exam (450 marks across two papers), followed by Document Verification and Medical/Police Verification.
121
Total Posts
Pay Matrix Level 11 (₹44,900–₹1,42,400/month) as per Rajasthan Pay Matrix
Salary
21–40
Age (yrs)
Rajasthan (Government Special Schools)
Location
Timeline
22 May 2026
Official detailed advertisement (No. 01/Exam/Lect.-Special Edu./RPSC/EP-I/2026-27) published on 22 May 2026 on rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in.
1 Jun 2026
Application window opened 1 June 2026 — confirmed across multiple primary/secondary sources.
30 Jun 2026
✅ Application window closed on 30 June 2026 at 12:00 midnight. No extension has been announced. Fee payment deadline was the same date.
6 Dec 2026
✅ Confirmed per RPSC Exam Calendar 2026 (Pradhyapak Vishesh Shiksha Competitive Examination 2026). Offline pen-and-paper mode.
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About This Notification
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has released the School Lecturer (Special Education) 2026 recruitment notification for 121 vacancies in government schools under the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan.
School Lecturers in Special Education teach students with disabilities (visual impairment, hearing impairment, intellectual disability) in government special schools and integrated schools across Rajasthan.
This is a Group B gazetted post with great job security and social impact. Candidates must have a Master's degree in the relevant subject along with B.Ed. Special Education (or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
Key Details
Organization
Rajasthan Public Service Commission
Exam Name
School Lecturer (Special Education) Competitive Examination 2026
Total Posts
121
Job Location
Rajasthan (Government Special Schools)
Selection Process
Written Examination (Paper I + Paper II) → Document Verification
Official Website
https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
1. Post-Graduate (PG) Degree in a UGC-recognised university in one of: English, Hindi, History, Political Science, Sociology, or Music. 2. B.Ed. (Special Education) from an RCI-recognised institution, OR a 2-year Diploma in Special Education from an RCI-recognised institution. 3. RCI Registration (permanent or provisional) mandatory before the date of the recruitment examination.
Age Limit
21 to 40 years as on 1 January 2027. Age relaxation applies as per Rajasthan Government/RPSC rules: OBC/MBC/EWS — typically up to 5 years; SC/ST — up to 5 years; Women (all categories) — additional relaxation; PwBD — as per rules. Refer to official notification for exact category-wise upper limits.
Domicile
Rajasthan domicile required to avail reservation benefits (reduced fee, age relaxation, reserved vacancies for SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS). Candidates from other states are treated as General/UR category. Confirm general open-market eligibility against the official notification.
RCI Registration
Permanent or provisional registration with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) is mandatory before the date of the recruitment examination. RCI registration number must be provided at the time of application. Verify your B.Ed. (Spl. Edu.) college's RCI recognition at rci.nic.in before applying.
Educational Qualification
- Master's Degree (M.A. / M.Sc. / M.Com.) in the relevant subject from a recognized University
- B.Ed. (Special Education) from an institution recognized by RCI (Rehabilitation Council of India)
- Categories: Visual Impairment / Hearing Impairment / Mental Retardation
Age Limit
General Category: 21–40 years
As per Rajasthan Government rules:
SC/ST/OBC (Rajasthan domicile): 5 years | PwBD: 10 years | Widows/Divorced Women: 5 years
Candidates with disability in special education posts may get additional relaxation.
Important Dates
Notification Released (Advt. No. 01/2026-27)
22 May 2026
Official detailed advertisement (No. 01/Exam/Lect.-Special Edu./RPSC/EP-I/2026-27) published on 22 May 2026 on rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in.
Apply Online Started
1 Jun 2026
Application window opened 1 June 2026 — confirmed across multiple primary/secondary sources.
Last Date to Apply Online — CLOSED
30 Jun 2026
✅ Application window closed on 30 June 2026 at 12:00 midnight. No extension has been announced. Fee payment deadline was the same date.
Application Correction Window
—
RPSC allows a 7-day correction window that opens 60 days before the exam date. Tentatively around early October 2026 (exact dates to be notified). Correction fee: ₹500.
Admit Card Download
—
To be announced closer to 6 December 2026 exam date. Check rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in for updates.
Written Examination — DATE CONFIRMED ✅
6 Dec 2026
✅ Confirmed per RPSC Exam Calendar 2026 (Pradhyapak Vishesh Shiksha Competitive Examination 2026). Offline pen-and-paper mode.
Result / Merit List
—
To be announced after the written examination.
| Event | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ✓Notification Released (Advt. No. 01/2026-27) | 22 May 2026 | Official detailed advertisement (No. 01/Exam/Lect.-Special Edu./RPSC/EP-I/2026-27) published on 22 May 2026 on rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in. |
| ✓Apply Online Started | 1 Jun 2026 | Application window opened 1 June 2026 — confirmed across multiple primary/secondary sources. |
| ✓Last Date to Apply Online — CLOSED | 30 Jun 2026 | ✅ Application window closed on 30 June 2026 at 12:00 midnight. No extension has been announced. Fee payment deadline was the same date. |
| Application Correction Window | — | RPSC allows a 7-day correction window that opens 60 days before the exam date. Tentatively around early October 2026 (exact dates to be notified). Correction fee: ₹500. |
| Admit Card Download | — | To be announced closer to 6 December 2026 exam date. Check rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in for updates. |
| NEXTWritten Examination — DATE CONFIRMED ✅ | 6 Dec 2026 | ✅ Confirmed per RPSC Exam Calendar 2026 (Pradhyapak Vishesh Shiksha Competitive Examination 2026). Offline pen-and-paper mode. |
| Result / Merit List | — | To be announced after the written examination. |
Vacancy Breakup — Total: 121
School Lecturer Spl. Edu — Visual Impairment
42Pay Scale: Pay Matrix Level L-12 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400)
School Lecturer Spl. Edu — Hearing Impairment
41Pay Scale: Pay Matrix Level L-12 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400)
School Lecturer Spl. Edu — Mental Retardation/Intellectual Disability
38Pay Scale: Pay Matrix Level L-12 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400)
| Post Name | Total | GEN | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PH | Female | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Lecturer Spl. Edu — Visual Impairment | 42 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Pay Matrix Level L-12 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) |
| School Lecturer Spl. Edu — Hearing Impairment | 41 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Pay Matrix Level L-12 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) |
| School Lecturer Spl. Edu — Mental Retardation/Intellectual Disability | 38 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Pay Matrix Level L-12 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) |
| Total | 121 |
Application Fee
Payment Mode: Online via SSO portal (Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI / E-Mitra / Jan Suvidha Kendra)
⚠️ CORRECTED from ₹350 — confirmed ₹600 per official notification and multiple verified sources.
Paper I — Exam Pattern
General Studies (Mental Ability, Statistics, Mathematics at Secondary level, Hindi & English Language, Current Affairs, General Science, Indian Polity, Geography of Rajasthan) + Educational Psychology, Educational Management, Educational Scenario in Rajas
Questions
75
Marks
150
Duration
90 min
Negative
1/3 per wrong answer
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies (Mental Ability, Statistics, Mathematics at Secondary level, Hindi & English Language, Current Affairs, General Science, Indian Polity, Geography of Rajasthan) + Educational Psychology, Educational Management, Educational Scenario in Rajas | 75 | 150 | 90 min | 1/3 per wrong answer | offline |
All MCQ (Multiple Choice). Conducted in pen-and-paper mode.
Paper II — Exam Pattern
Subject Knowledge (as per PG subject — English / Hindi / History / Political Science / Sociology / Music) + Special Education Theory & Methodology
Questions
150
Marks
300
Duration
150 min
Negative
1/3 per wrong answer
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject Knowledge (as per PG subject — English / Hindi / History / Political Science / Sociology / Music) + Special Education Theory & Methodology | 150 | 300 | 150 min | 1/3 per wrong answer | offline |
All MCQ. Both papers together carry 450 marks. Final merit list prepared on aggregate marks of Paper I + Paper II. No interview.
Step 1: Verify RCI Registration (Mandatory before Exam Date)
Confirm your B.Ed. (Special Education) is from an RCI-recognised institution. You must have permanent or provisional RCI registration before the date of the written examination (6 December 2026). Check rci.nic.in for recognised institutions and registration status.
Step 2: Application Window Now Closed — Keep Confirmation Printout
The SSO portal application window closed on 30 June 2026 at midnight. Candidates who applied successfully should preserve their confirmation page/application number for admit card download and future reference.
Step 3: Watch for Correction Window (~60 Days Before Exam)
RPSC opens a 7-day application correction window approximately 60 days before the exam. For the 6 December 2026 exam, expect this around early October 2026. Correction fee is ₹500. Monitor rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in for the exact dates.
Step 4: Prepare for Written Exam — Paper I + Paper II (450 Marks)
Paper I (150 marks, 90 min): General Studies + Educational Psychology. Paper II (300 marks, 150 min): PG Subject Knowledge + Special Education methodology. All questions are MCQ with 1/3 negative marking. No interview — your final merit rank depends entirely on these two papers.
Step 5: Download Admit Card (to be released before 6 Dec 2026)
Admit card will be released on rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in prior to the 6 December 2026 exam. Download via the SSO portal using your application credentials. Check exam centre, date, and shift from the admit card.
Step 6: Document Verification & Medical/Police Verification (Post-Result)
Candidates who qualify the written exam will be called for Document Verification (DV), followed by police verification and medical fitness assessment before final appointment as School Lecturer (Special Education) under the Secondary Education Department, Rajasthan.
Latest Updates
2 Jul
2026
🔔 ✅ Application Window Closed — Written Exam on 6 December 2026
The online application window for RPSC School Lecturer Special Education 2026 (Advt. No. 01/2026-27) closed on 30 June 2026 at midnight. No extension has been announced. The written examination is confirmed for 6 December 2026 as per the RPSC Exam Calendar. Candidates who applied successfully should now focus on exam preparation. Admit card details will be released closer to the exam date on rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in.
Check Official Website29 Jun
2026
🔔 Written Examination Date Confirmed — 6 December 2026
RPSC confirmed the Pradhyapak Vishesh Shiksha (1st Grade Special Teacher) Competitive Examination 2026 will be held on 6 December 2026 per the official RPSC Exam Calendar. Admit card and exam centre details to follow.
Official Website22 May
2026
🔔 Official Notification Released — Advt. No. 01/2026-27 for 121 Posts
RPSC released the detailed advertisement (No. 01/Exam/Lect.-Special Edu./RPSC/EP-I/2026-27) for 121 School Lecturer (Special Education) posts under the Secondary Education Department, Rajasthan. This is the first-ever recruitment for this cadre under the Rajasthan Educational Service (Class-I) Rules 2021.
View NotificationAbout This Recruitment
RPSC School Lecturer (Special Education) 2026 (Advt. No. 01/2026-27) is a landmark recruitment — the first-ever direct recruitment of Lecturer (Special Education) posts in Rajasthan's Secondary Education Department under the Rajasthan Educational Service (Class-I) Rules 2021. A total of 121 vacancies are distributed across three disability specialisations: Visual Impairment (42), Hearing Impairment (41), and Mental Retardation / Intellectual Disability (38). Within each specialisation, PG subjects covered are English, Hindi, History, Political Science, Sociology, and Music. Since this is a specialist teaching post at the senior secondary level, both a postgraduate academic degree and an RCI-recognised Special Education B.Ed (or equivalent Diploma) are mandatory. The written exam on 6 December 2026 is the only competitive stage — there is no interview. Final selection and merit list will be based entirely on Paper I + Paper II scores.
Exam Pattern & Preparation Strategy
The exam carries 450 marks across two offline MCQ papers with 1/3 negative marking:
- Paper I (150 marks, 90 min): General Studies including Mental Ability, Rajasthan GK, Current Affairs, Educational Psychology, and Right to Education Act. This paper is common for all candidates regardless of specialisation.
- Paper II (300 marks, 150 min): Subject Knowledge in your PG discipline + Special Education theory and methodology. This paper carries more weight and is directly linked to both your academic subject and your special education training.
With the exam on 6 December 2026, candidates have approximately 5 months to prepare. Prioritise the following:
- RCI syllabus, disability types and definitions under the RPWD Act 2016
- Special Education teaching methodologies specific to your chosen specialisation (VI/HI/ID)
- Rajasthan GK, current affairs, and Educational Psychology for Paper I
- Deep subject knowledge (PG-level topics) for Paper II
