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RPSC School Lecturer (Agriculture) Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 500 Posts
Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has released the detailed advertisement (No. 09/Exam School Lect. (Agriculture)/RPSC/EP-1/2025-26) dated 28 August 2025 for recruitment to 500 permanent posts of School Lecturer (Agriculture) for the Secondary Education Department under the Rajasthan Education (State & Subordinate) Service Rules, 2021. Category-wise breakup will be issued separately by RPSC. Applications shall be accepted online via SSO from 04 September 2025 to 03 October 2025.
Note: This page consolidates the official information—vacancies, eligibility, OTR-based fee rules, dates, exam scheme, syllabus (Paper-I & Paper-II), OMR instructions, reservations & age relaxations. Always verify final terms in the official RPSC notification / portal before applying.
📑 Table of Contents
🔎 Overview
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) Recruitment 2025 has released notification for 500 posts of Agriculture School Lecturer. The online application opens on 04-09-2025, and closes on 03-10-2025. The candidate shall apply online through RPSC website, rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in.
| Recruiting Body | Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) |
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| Department | Secondary Education Department, Govt. of Rajasthan |
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| Post | School Lecturer (Agriculture) |
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| Advertisement | No. 09/Exam School Lect. (Agriculture)/RPSC/EP-1/2025-26 (dated 28.08.2025) |
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| Total Vacancies | 500 (permanent; subject to increase/decrease; category-wise breakup to be issued) |
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| Pay Level | Pay Matrix Level L-12 (GP 4800) – fixed pay during probation as per state rules. |
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| Job Location | Across Rajasthan (as allotted) |
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| Apply Mode | Online via SSO (Rajasthan Single Sign-On) |
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| Official Site | rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in |
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📌 Vacancy
Total posts: 500. The class/category-wise distribution will be published separately by RPSC; total posts may increase/decrease.
🎓 Eligibility
- Educational Qualification:
Four-year Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/Horticulture (UGC-recognized) and Postgraduate in relevant subject of Agriculture/Horticulture (UGC-recognized) and B.Ed. from an institution recognized by NCTE. Also, working knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script and knowledge of Rajasthani culture are required.
🔞 Age Limit & Relaxations
| Cut-off Date | As on 01 January 2026 |
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| Minimum Age | 21 years |
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| Maximum Age | Less than 40 years (i.e., not 40). |
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General relaxations (non-cumulative): Ex-servicemen up to 10 years (with ceilings of 50/55 years as per rules), PwBD +5 years, NCC Cadet Instructors (service rendered), employees in State/PSUs (upper age 40), category-wise relaxations per Rajasthan rules, etc. Only one relaxation provision applies; benefits cannot be clubbed.
💲 Application Fee (OTR-based)
- One-Time Registration (OTR) Fee: ₹600 for UR/OBC/MBC/EWS; ₹400 for SC/ST/PwBD/Other eligible categories as per Personnel Dept. circulars.
- Absentee Blocking Rule: If a candidate remains absent in two recruitment exams in a financial year, online application facility will be blocked. To unblock OTR, a fee of ₹750 must be paid; if again absent in two more exams in the same year, the facility will be blocked again.
📅 Important Dates
| Notification Date | 28 August 2025 |
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| Apply Online Start | 04 September 2025 |
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| Apply Online Last Date | 03 October 2025 |
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| Application Correction / Withdrawal | As permitted by RPSC within the online correction window (refer portal/notice). |
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| Exam Date | To be announced by RPSC |
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📝 Scheme of Examination
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
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| Paper-I | General Awareness & General Studies (Rajasthan) | 150 | 1½ hours |
| Paper-II | Subject Concerned (Agriculture) & Pedagogy | 300 | 3 hours |
| Total | | 450 | |
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- Both papers are MCQ type; negative marking of 1/3 mark for each wrong answer (incorrect or multiple responses).
- Minimum Qualifying Marks (per paper): 40%; relaxed by 5% for SC/ST.
📚 Syllabus (as per Notification)
Paper-I: General Awareness & General Studies (Rajasthan)
| Area | Scope/Topics |
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| History of Rajasthan |
Ancient to modern & freedom movement of Rajasthan; key personalities and movements. |
| Art, Culture, Literature, Traditions & Heritage |
Architecture, performing arts, folk literature, festivals, fairs, customs, handicrafts. |
| Geography of Rajasthan |
Physical, economic & social geography; resources; agro-climatic zones; environment and ecology. |
| General Science & Technology |
General science, basics of computers and information technology. |
| Current Affairs |
National & international events with special focus on Rajasthan. |
| Indian Polity, Economy & Administration |
Constitution, governance, planning, public policy with emphasis on Rajasthan administration. |
| Educational Management |
School management, RTE/education policies (as relevant to Rajasthan context). |
Paper-II: Subject Concerned (Agriculture) & Pedagogy
| Component | Coverage/Level |
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| Agriculture – Subject Concerned |
Questions will span Senior Secondary level, Graduation level and Post-Graduation level content in Agriculture/Horticulture (as applicable to School Lecturer), including core branches (e.g., Agronomy, Soil Science, Horticulture, Genetics & Plant Breeding, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Agri-Extension, Agri-Economics & Allied areas) as per curriculum breadth indicated by the Commission. |
| Pedagogy |
Principles of teaching-learning, pedagogy of Agriculture, assessment & evaluation, educational psychology concepts relevant to teaching Agriculture at school level. |
Important: Paper-I areas and Paper-II composition (subject levels + pedagogy) are exactly as stated by RPSC in the scheme & syllabus. Candidates should prepare across the breadth of Agriculture disciplines proportionate to senior secondary, graduate and postgraduate depth.
🧾 OMR & Examination Instructions
- OMR is to be filled with Black Ball-Point Pen only. Do not write anything other than required particulars on the OMR.
- For options (1) to (4), darken the correct option completely. If no attempt, darken the 5th circle (“No Answer”).
- Any stray mark or multiple darkening will be treated as wrong and attract negative marking (1/3).
- Follow all general exam/centre instructions (admit card ID proof, reporting time, scribe rules etc.). Scribe/compensatory time is available to eligible PwBD candidates per RPSC guidelines; apply with requisite certificates within timelines.
📝 How to Apply
- Login to SSO and complete/verify your profile.
- Go to Recruitment Portal → Apply Online → select School Lecturer (Agriculture) advertisement and proceed.
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) and pay the applicable OTR fee (₹600/₹400).
- Fill the form carefully, upload documents/photo/signature as per specs, submit and print/save the confirmation page. (Withdrawal/correction as per window on portal.)
🔗 Important Links
❓ Long-form FAQs — RPSC School Lecturer (Agriculture) 2025
- How many vacancies are there?
There are 500 permanent posts; category-wise breakup will be issued by RPSC.
- What are the application dates?
Online application is open from 04 September 2025 to 03 October 2025 via SSO.
- What is the age limit?
Minimum 21 years and maximum less than 40 years as on 01 January 2026. Relaxations apply per rules (non-cumulative).
- What is the qualification?
4-year B.Sc. (Agri/Hort.) + PG in relevant Agri/Hort. subject + B.Ed.; Hindi (Devanagari) & knowledge of Rajasthani culture required.
- What is the exam pattern?
Two papers (MCQ): Paper-I 150 marks (1½ hrs), Paper-II 300 marks (3 hrs); negative marking (1/3); minimum qualifying 40% (5% relaxation for SC/ST).
- Is there an OTR fee?
Yes: ₹600 (UR/OBC/MBC/EWS) and ₹400 (SC/ST/PwBD/other eligible categories). Absentee blocking/unblocking rules apply (₹750 for unblocking if absent in two exams in a FY).
- Where can I check the syllabus?
Paper-I areas and Paper-II composition (subject levels + pedagogy) are provided in the notification under “Scheme & Syllabus”.
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