RPSC Assistant Professor Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must satisfy the specific educational requirements mandated by the Commission for the RPSC Assistant Professor 2026 recruitment. The criteria vary slightly by stream:

• Education Stream: Candidates must hold a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) in the relevant or allied subject from a recognized Indian or accredited foreign university. Additionally, candidates must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC/CSIR or an equivalent test like SLET/SET. Alternatively, candidates awarded a Ph.D. in accordance with UGC regulations are eligible. A 5% relaxation in the marks required for a Master’s degree is provided for SC, ST, OBC (Non-creamy Layer), and differently-abled candidates. All candidates must possess a working knowledge of Hindi in the Devanagari script and an understanding of Rajasthani culture.
• Music and Dance Stream: Applicants require a Master’s degree with 55% marks in the relevant subject. Traditional or professional artists with notable achievements, who have studied under reputed masters and hold an 'A' grade status with All India Radio or Doordarshan, may also be considered.
• Medical Stream: Candidates must possess an MD/MS or equivalent postgraduate degree recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI).

The age limit for the RPSC Assistant Professor 2026 recruitment is strictly defined by the Commission. Candidates must meet the following criteria as of the specified reference date:

• Minimum Age: 21 Years.
• Maximum Age: 40 Years.
• Medical Stream Specifics: For Medical stream candidates, the maximum age limit is 37 years as of 1st January 2026. However, for posts requiring additional specific qualifications (such as D.M./M.Ch.), the maximum age limit is extended to 42 years.

It is important to note that these age limits are standard for most applicants. Candidates belonging to specific reserved categories may be eligible for age relaxation as per the policies established by the Rajasthan government. It is highly recommended that all candidates refer to the official notification for a detailed breakdown of age relaxation policies applicable to their respective categories.

The selection process for the RPSC Assistant Professor 2026 is designed to be comprehensive, ensuring the recruitment of high-caliber academic professionals. It consists of three primary stages:

• Stage 1: Written Examination: The written test is the first gate, assessing subject-specific knowledge and general studies of Rajasthan. For the Education stream, it comprises three papers totaling 200 marks, with durations ranging between 2 to 3 hours. For the Medical stream, it involves a single objective-type paper of 150 marks with 150 questions, to be completed in 2.5 hours. Negative marking (1/3rd mark reduction for incorrect answers) applies to the Medical stream exam.
• Stage 2: Interview: Candidates who qualify for the written exam are called for an interview. In the Education stream, the interview carries 24 marks and is limited to candidates who score above the qualifying threshold (restricted to three times the number of vacancies). In the Medical stream, the interview is worth 15 marks, accounting for 10% of the total selection weightage.
• Stage 3: Document Verification: The final merit list is prepared based on the combined scores of the written exam and the interview. Following this, qualified candidates undergo document verification to validate their academic credentials, identity, and category status. Any discrepancies here may result in disqualification.

Age relaxation is provided to candidates belonging to reserved categories in accordance with the regulations set by the Rajasthan state government. Specifics regarding the extent of relaxation for different categories (such as SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwD) are detailed in the official RPSC notification. Candidates should cross-verify their eligibility for these relaxations using their official caste and category certificates at the time of application and subsequent document verification.