RSSB Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026: Notification Out for 804 Vacancies

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB/RSMSSB), Jaipur, has released a major recruitment notification for 804 vacancies of Laboratory Assistant (Grade III) and Junior Laboratory Assistant across multiple departments. This is a prime opportunity for Science, Geography, and Home Science graduates and 12th-pass students in Rajasthan.

This guide provides an exhaustive breakdown of every "small to small" detail regarding the RSSB Lab Assistant 2026 Recruitment.

1. RSSB Lab Assistant 2026 Recruitment Overview

2. Important Dates for RSSB Recruitment 2026

• Notification Release: February 2026

• Online Application Start Date: 24.03.2026

• Last Date to Apply Online: 22.04.2026 (11:59 PM)

• Last Date for Fee Payment: 22.04.2026

• Application Correction Window: 7 days after the last date (Fee: ₹300)

• Exam Date: To be announced (Likely late 2026).

3. Application Fee & OTR (One Time Registration)

Rajasthan has a mandatory One Time Registration system. If you have paid the OTR fee once, you do not need to pay again for subsequent applications.

• General / OBC (Creamy Layer): ₹600.00

• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / EWS / SC / ST: ₹400.00

• PwBD / Divyangjan: ₹400.00

• Correction Fee: ₹300.00 (For editing details after the deadline).

4. Vacancy Details (Detailed Breakdown)

Vertical Vacancies

Horizontal Reservation (Small Details)

• Ex-Servicemen: 12.5% reservation across all categories.

• Outstanding Sports Persons: 2% reservation (National/International medalists).

• PwBD (Divyangjan): 4% reservation for specific categories.

5. Educational Qualification & Eligibility

A. Lab Assistant (Science/Agri/PHED)

• Education: 12th Pass (Senior Secondary) with at least three subjects from: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Agriculture.

• Agri Dept: Specifically 12th Pass with Agriculture or Science.

B. Lab Assistant (Geography)

• Education: 12th Pass with Geography as an optional subject.

C. Lab Assistant (Home Science)

• Education: 12th Pass with Home Science as an optional subject.

D. Critical Eligibility Points

• Language: Must know Hindi (Devanagari script) and Rajasthani Culture.

• Two-Child Policy: Candidates having more than two children on or after 01.06.2002 are ineligible.

• Marriage: Having more than one living spouse makes a candidate ineligible.

6. Age Limit (As of 01.01.2027)

• Minimum Age: 18 Years

• Maximum Age: 40 Years

• Relaxation: SC/ST/OBC/EWS (Male-5 Yrs, Female-10 Yrs), General Female (5 Yrs).

7. Photo & Signature Specifications (Mandatory)

• Photograph: Recent color, white background, 3.5cm x 4.5cm, 50KB to 100KB, JPG format.

• Signature: Plain white paper, Black/Blue pen, 7cm x 2cm box, 20KB to 50KB, JPG format.

8. Detailed Syllabus & Exam Pattern

The written exam consists of multiple-choice questions. A negative marking of 1/3 applies for every wrong answer.

A. Science Stream Syllabus (400 Marks)

B. Geography & Home Science Syllabus (300 Marks)

9. Salary, Pay Scale & Promotion Criteria

• Probation (2 Years): Fixed remuneration as per state rules (No allowances).

• Regular Salary (L-8/L-5): Basic Pay + DA + HRA.

Promotion & Career Growth

The career path for a Lab Assistant in Rajasthan follows a structured promotional hierarchy based on years of service and departmental vacancies:

1. Laboratory Assistant (Level-8): Starting post.

2. Senior Laboratory Assistant (Level-10): Promotion typically after 9-10 years of service or through departmental exams.

3. Laboratory Superintendent (Level-12): Senior-most technical post in the laboratory cadre.

4. Assistant Professor / Technical Officer: In some departments (like College Education), highly qualified LAs can advance further into academic or technical leadership roles.