⚗️ RSSB Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026
📢 Apply Online for 804 Lab Assistant & Jr. Lab Assistant Posts
Science & Geography Stream | 📍 Secondary Edu, College Edu, Forensic, PHED & Agriculture Depts
📅 Last Date: 25.02.2026
Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB/RSMSSB), Jaipur has released the detailed advertisement (Advt No. 05/2026) for the Lab Assistant and Junior Lab Assistant Joint Direct Recruitment Exam 2026. Applications are invited for a total of 804 vacancies across various departments including Secondary Education, Agriculture, Sanskrit Education, State Forensic Science Laboratory, PHED, and College Education.
This is a massive opportunity for candidates who have passed Senior Secondary (12th Class) in Science or Geography. The selection will be based on a Written Exam scheduled for May 2026. Eligible candidates can apply online via the SSO Rajasthan Portal from 27th January 2026 to 25th February 2026. 👇 Check department-wise vacancy breakup, syllabus, age limit, and eligibility criteria below.
This is a massive opportunity for candidates who have passed Senior Secondary (12th Class) in Science or Geography. The selection will be based on a Written Exam scheduled for May 2026. Eligible candidates can apply online via the SSO Rajasthan Portal from 27th January 2026 to 25th February 2026. 👇 Check department-wise vacancy breakup, syllabus, age limit, and eligibility criteria below.
🚀 Recruitment Overview
| 📂 Organization | Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) |
| 🆔 Exam Name | Lab Assistant & Jr. Lab Assistant Joint Recruitment 2026 |
| 🔢 Total Vacancies | 804 Posts |
| 💰 Pay Scale | Pay Matrix Level-8 & Level-5 (As applicable) |
| ⏳ Application Mode | Online (via SSO ID) |
📊 Department-Wise Vacancy Breakup
| Dept Name | Post Name | Non-TSP | TSP Area | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary Education | Lab Assistant Grade-III | 418 | 82 | 500 |
| Agriculture Dept | Lab Assistant | 32 | — | 32 |
| Sanskrit Education | Lab Assistant | 16 | 01 | 17 |
| State Forensic Science Lab | Lab Asst (Other than Photo) | 31 | — | 31 |
| Lab Asst (Photo) | 02 | — | 02 | |
| Junior Lab Assistant | 68 | — | 68 | |
| PHED (Public Health Engg) | Junior Lab Assistant | 13 | 05 | 18 |
| College Education | Lab Assistant (Geography) | 117 | 19 | 136 |
| GRAND TOTAL | 697 | 107 | 804 | |
📑 Detailed Category-Wise Breakup (Secondary Education – Non TSP)
| Category | General (Male) | Female | Widow | Divorcee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 126 | 50 | 15 | 01 |
| EWS | 23 | 04 | 04 | 00 |
| SC | 50 | 15 | 03 | 00 |
| ST | 33 | 12 | 03 | 00 |
| OBC | 62 | 20 | 06 | 00 |
| MBC | 13 | 03 | 00 | 00 |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification (Post Wise)
- 🧪 For Secondary Education Dept: Senior Secondary (12th) with at least 3 subjects from: Micro-biology, Bio-technology, Bio-chemistry, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics. + Knowledge of Hindi & Rajasthan Culture.
- 🌾 For Agriculture Dept: Senior Secondary (12th) in Science.
- 🕉️ For Sanskrit Education Dept: Senior Secondary (Science) OR Varishtha Upadhyay with Science.
- 🕵️ For Forensic Science Lab: Senior Secondary (12th) in Science AND a Computer Qualification (Degree/Diploma/RSCIT/O-Level).
- 💧 For PHED Dept: Senior Secondary (12th) in Science with Chemistry.
- 🌍 For College Education (Geography): Senior Secondary (12th) with Geography as a subject.
2. Age Limit (As on 01.01.2027)
Candidate must be between 18 Years and 40 Years.
*Note: Since recruitment was not held in previous years, an additional age relaxation of 3 Years is granted to all candidates.
| SC / ST / OBC / MBC / EWS (Male of Raj) | +5 Years Relaxation |
| General (Female) | +5 Years Relaxation |
| SC / ST / OBC / MBC / EWS (Female of Raj) | +10 Years Relaxation |
💸 Application Fees (One Time Registration)
- 🔸 Gen / Creamy Layer OBC & MBC: ₹ 600/-
- 🔸 Non-Creamy OBC / MBC / EWS / SC / ST (Rajasthan): ₹ 400/-
- 🔸 Divyangjan (PwD): ₹ 400/-
- Payment Mode: Online via SSO Portal.
⚔️ Selection Process & Syllabus
The selection is based on a Written Examination carrying 400 Marks (Paper I + Paper II).
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | GK (Rajasthan History, Art, Culture, Geography, Current Affairs, World/India GK) | 200 Marks | 2 Hours |
| Paper-II |
For Science Posts: Biology, Physics, Chemistry. For Geography Posts: Geography Subject. |
200 Marks | 2 Hours |
⚠️ Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark will be deducted for every wrong answer. Minimum qualifying marks: 40%.
📅 Important Dates
- 🟢 Online Application Start: 27.01.2026
- 🔴 Last Date to Apply: 25.02.2026 (11:59 PM)
- 🌍 Exam Date (Geography): 09.05.2026
- 🔬 Exam Date (Science): 10.05.2026
📝 How to Apply?
- Visit the official portal sso.rajasthan.gov.in.
- Login and navigate to “Citizen Apps (G2C)” > “Recruitment Portal”.
- Click on “One Time Registration (OTR)” if not already done.
- Select “Lab Assistant and Junior Lab Assistant Joint Direct Recruitment – 2026”.
- Fill in the details and prioritize your Department preferences carefully.
- Pay the application fee via OTR.
- Submit and take a printout of the application form.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies for RSSB Lab Assistant 2026?
Ans: There are a total of 804 vacancies including posts for Lab Assistant, Junior Lab Assistant, and Geography Lab Assistant.Q2. Can Arts students apply for Lab Assistant (Geography)?
Ans: Yes, candidates who have passed Senior Secondary (12th) with Geography as a subject are eligible for the 136 Geography Lab Assistant posts in College Education.Q3. Is RSCIT required for Forensic Lab Assistant?
Ans: Yes, for Lab Assistant (Science) in State Forensic Science Lab, a computer qualification (like RSCIT, O-Level, or Degree/Diploma in CS) is mandatory along with 12th Science.Q4. What is the exam date for RSSB Lab Assistant 2026?
Ans: The exam for Geography is scheduled for 09.05.2026, and for Science stream posts, it is on 10.05.2026.Q5. Is there negative marking in the exam?
Ans: Yes, 1/3rd mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.