RPSC 1st Grade Teacher Recruitment 2026: Apply for 121 Special Education Lecturer Posts

The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) officially released the RPSC 1st Grade Special Teacher Recruitment 2026 notification (Advt. No. 01/Exam/Lect.-Special Edu./RPSC/EP-I/2026-27) on May 22, 2026, inviting applications for 121 Lecturer (Special Education) / Pradhyapak–Vishesh Shiksha vacancies. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online from June 1 to June 30, 2026. Explore this guide for detailed vacancy breakdowns, eligibility criteria, exam patterns, and the application process.

RPSC Grade 1 Special Teacher Notification 2026 Out

The official notification for the RPSC 1st Grade Special Teacher Recruitment 2026 was published on May 22, 2026. Aspirants are advised to download and review the complete notification document thoroughly before starting the online application process.

Click to Download the Official RPSC 1st Grade Lecturer Notification 2026 PDF

RPSC Grade 1 Special Teacher Recruitment 2026 – Overview

The Rajasthan Public Service Commission has officially initiated the recruitment drive for 121 Grade 1 Lecturer (Special Education) positions. The selection process involves a two-paper written examination. Please refer to the summary table provided below for key recruitment highlights. 

RPSC Grade 1 Lecturer Recruitment 2026: Overview
Conducting Body	Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC)
Post Name	Lecturer (Special Education) / प्राध्यापक–विशेष शिक्षा
Vacancies	121
Advt. No.	01/Exam/Lect.-Special Edu./RPSC/EP-I/2026-27
Department	Secondary Education Department, Rajasthan
Mode of Application	Online
Registration Dates	1st to 30th June 2026
Eligibility	Post Graduate + B.Ed. (Special Education) / Diploma in Special Education (RCI recognized) 21 to 40 years (as on 01.01.2027)
Selection Process	Paper 1 & Paper 2
Salary	Pay Matrix Level L-12 (Grade Pay – Rs. 4800/-)
Job Location	Rajasthan
Official Website	www.rpsc.rajsthan.gov.in

RPSC Grade 1 Teacher Recruitment 2026 Important Dates 

Candidates should carefully track all critical milestones and application deadlines for the RPSC 1st Grade Special Teacher Recruitment, as detailed in the timeline below.

Events	Dates
Notification Release Date	22nd May 2026
Online Registration Starts	1st June 2026
Last Date to Apply	30th June 2026 [12 midnight]
RPSC Grade 1 Admit Card	To be notified
RPSC Grade 1 Written Test	To be notified
RPSC Grade 1 Teacher Result	To be notified

RPSC Grade 1 Special Teacher Vacancy 2026

The Rajasthan Public Service Commission has declared 121 vacancies for the Lecturer (Special Education) role. Below is the detailed breakdown of the vacancies based on category and horizontal reservation policies:

Category	Vacancies
General (UR)	33
SC	14
ST	10
OBC	18
MBC	05
EWS	08
Total	121

RPSC 1st Grade Teacher Application Form 2026

Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications via the official RPSC website or the SSO Rajasthan portal. The application window is active from June 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026.

RPSC 1st Grade Special Teacher Application Fee 2026

Applicants are required to pay a non-refundable application fee (Ekabari Panjeeyan Shulk) via the SSO portal during the submission process. Please note that candidates from SC, ST, OBC, MBC, and EWS categories belonging to other states will be classified under the General category and must pay a fee of Rs. 600/-.

Category	Application Fee
General / UR / OBC (Creamy Layer) / EWS	Rs. 600/-
SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / MBC /  EWS (Reserved) / PwD / Ex-Serviceman	Rs. 400/-
Divyangjan (PwD)	Rs. 400/-

Steps to Apply for RPSC 1st Grade Teacher Recruitment 2026

Before completing the RPSC 1st Grade Recruitment application form, candidates must verify that they meet all specified eligibility criteria for their respective subject posts.

1. Visit the official RPSC website at https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in and click on the Apply Online link for Advertisement No. 01/Exam/Lect.-Special Edu./RPSC/EP-I/2026-27.
2. Alternatively, go to https://sso.rajasthan.gov.in and log in using your SSO ID and password.
3. If you are a new user, complete the One Time Registration (OTR) by providing your Aadhaar/Jan Aadhaar Card details, name, father's name, date of birth, gender, and photo.
4. After OTR, log in to the SSO portal and navigate to Citizen Apps (G2C) → Recruitment Portal.
5. Select the RPSC 1st Grade Lecturer (Special Education) Recruitment 2026 and fill in the online application form with all required personal, educational, and other details.
6. Upload scanned copies of your recent photograph and signature (taken live at the time of application, if possible) and other required documents in the prescribed format.
7. Review all entered details carefully. Ensure all educational qualifications, age, and other information are correctly entered and supported by documents.
8. Proceed to make the online payment of the application fee as per your category.
9. Submit the application form. Note your Application Number (Application No.) — if you do not receive an Application No., your form has not been submitted successfully.
10. Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.

RPSC 1st Grade Special Teacher Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must satisfy the mandatory educational and professional requirements as outlined in the notification, which are summarized in the table below. 

Nationality

Applicants must be Indian citizens with a functional working knowledge of Hindi (Devnagari Script) and possess an understanding of Rajasthani culture. 

Age Limit (as on 01/07/2027)

• Minimum Age- 21 years
• Maximum Age- 40 years

RPSC Grade 1 Education Qualification

(i) Candidates must hold a Post Graduate degree or an equivalent qualification recognized by the UGC in the relevant subject.

1. English
2. Hindi
3. History
4. Political Science
5. Sociology
6. Music

AND

(ii) B.Ed. (Special Education) or a B.Ed. degree combined with a two-year Diploma in Special Education, duly recognized by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).

Special Mandatory Condition: Candidates must hold a permanent or provisional registration with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) by the exam date and must provide their permanent registration number upon appointment.

RPSC 1st Grade Special Teacher Selection Process 2026

Selection will be determined through a competitive two-paper written examination. Final merit lists will be prepared based on these results, and candidates will be recommended to the state government in accordance with the established service rules.

Category	Minimum Qualifying Marks
All Categories Other than SC/ST	40%
SC/ST	35% in each paper (5% relaxation)

RPSC 1st Grade Lecturer Exam Pattern 

• All questions in both papers will be Multiple Choice Type (Objective Type).
• There will be negative marking of 1/3rd marks for each wrong answer.
• Each question will have 5 options marked as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 — candidates must darken only one circle using a Blue Ball Point Pen.
• If a candidate does not attempt a question, they must darken circle '5'. If none of the five circles is darkened, 1/3 marks will be deducted.
• A candidate who has not darkened any of the five circles in more than 10% questions shall be disqualified.

Subjects	Marks	Duration
General Studies	150	1 hour 30 minutes
Subjects and Special Education	300	1 hour 30 minutes
Total	450 Marks