Download the RPSC 2nd Grade Question Paper 2026 for the 12th July Shift 1 exam here to analyze the question patterns and overall difficulty level.
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has officially commenced the Senior Teacher Grade II (2nd Grade) Competitive Examination 2025-26 today. With thousands of candidates appearing across the state, many are seeking reliable resources to assess the complexity of this year's paper. We have curated the RPSC 2nd Grade Question Paper for 12 July 2026 to help aspirants evaluate their preparation effectively.
RPSC 2nd Grade Question Paper and Answer Key 2026
The RPSC Senior Teacher Grade 2 Examination is being conducted from 12th to 18th July 2026. This offline, pen-and-paper exam aims to fill 6,500 vacant positions for Senior Teachers (Classes 6-10) within the Secondary Education Department. The syllabus is categorized into Groups A, B, C, and D, with candidates typically appearing for two papers in morning and afternoon shifts.
The examination consists of two papers, totaling 500 marks, delivered entirely in an objective multiple-choice question (MCQ) format:
| Papers | Subjects | Marks | No. of Questions | Duration |
| Paper 1 | General Knowledge | 200 | 100 | 2 hours |
| Paper 2 | Subject-Specific | 300 | 150 | 2.5 hours |
Initial reports from the first shift of the RPSC 2nd Grade exam suggest that the paper was of an easy-to-moderate difficulty level.
RPSC 2nd Grade Question Paper 2026 PDF
We have provided the General Knowledge paper from the 12 July 1st shift and will update this page with additional shift-wise PDFs as soon as they become available. We recommend bookmarking this page for real-time updates and direct download links.
| Subjects | Question Paper PDF |
| General Knowledge | Click to Download |
| Social Science | To be shared soon |
RPSC 2nd Grade Shift Timings
The official RPSC 2nd Grade Teacher Exam schedule spans from July 12th to July 18th, 2026. Please refer to the table below for detailed shift timings and subject-specific exam slots.
| Groups | Subjects | Exam Dates | Exam Time |
| Group A | GK Group A | 12th July 2026 | 10 am to 12 pm |
| Social Science | 3 pm to 5:30 pm | ||
| Group B | GK Group B | 13th July 2026 | 10 am to 12 pm |
| Hindi | 3 pm to 5:30 pm | ||
| Group C | Group C | 14th July 2026 | 10 am to 12 pm |
| Science | 3 pm to 5:30 pm | ||
| Sanskrit | 15th July 2026 | 10 am to 12:30 pm | |
| Group D | Group D | 16th July 2026 | 10 am to 12:00 pm |
| Mathematics | 3 pm to 5:30 pm | ||
| English | 17th July 2026 | 10 am to 12:30 pm | |
| Urdu | 3 pm to 5:30 pm | ||
| Punjabi | 18th July 2026 | 10 am to 12:30 pm | |
| Sindhi | 3 pm to 5:30 pm | ||
| Gujrati |
RPSC 2nd Grade Answer Key 2026
Official answer keys for all subjects will be released on the official RPSC website (www.rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in) following the conclusion of the exam, expected by the end of July 2026.
RPSC 2nd Grade Senior Teacher Exam Structure 2026
The RPSC 2nd Grade Exam structure includes two separate papers, both featuring objective-style multiple-choice questions designed to test subject mastery and general awareness.
| Particulars | Paper I | Paper II |
| Type of Questions | Objective-Type Multiple Choice Questions | |
| No. of Questions | 100 | 150 |
| Total Marks | 200 | 300 |
| Topics Asked in Exam |
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| Duration | 2 hours | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Marking Scheme | 2 marks for each correct answer | |
| Negative Marking | ⅓ marks deducted for each incorrect answer | |
How to Download the RPSC 2nd Grade Question Paper 2026?
Once the commission publishes the official question papers, candidates will be able to download them directly using the following steps:
- Visit the official RPSC website — rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in.
- Go to the “Question Papers” or “Answer Key” section on the homepage.
- Look for “Sr. Teacher Gr. II (Secondary Education) Competitive Exam” in the relevant year’s list.
- Select your subject/paper and download the PDF.
- Cross-check the paper code with your admit card before comparing answers.
How to Calculate Your Expected Score?
- Match your response sheet (OMR) against the official answer key, subject by subject.
- Add full marks for every question marked with an asterisk (*), since these are awarded to all candidates.
- For every wrong answer, deduct 1/3 mark as per the negative marking rule.
- Add up your net score across both Paper 1 (GK) and Paper 2 (Subject-Specific) to estimate your total out of 500.
FAQs
When will the official RPSC 2nd Grade answer key be released?
The RPSC will release a provisional answer key to allow for candidate objections, which will eventually be replaced by the final answer key on rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in.
How many marks is the RPSC 2nd Grade Senior Teacher exam out of?
The total assessment consists of 500 marks: 200 marks allocated for Paper 1 (General Knowledge) and 300 marks for Paper 2 (Subject-Specific content).
When is the RPSC 2nd Grade Exam 2026 being held?
The examination is held in offline mode at various centers across Rajasthan from July 12 to July 18, 2026.
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