RPSC Assistant Professor, Librarian, and PTI Eligibility Criteria 2025

Introduction

The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) conducts recruitment examinations for various teaching and academic positions in government colleges across Rajasthan. This document outlines the detailed eligibility criteria for the following positions:

• Assistant Professor (College Education)
• Librarian (College Education)
• Physical Training Instructor (PTI) (College Education)

Candidates must meet the specified requirements related to age limits, educational qualifications, nationality, domicile, and other conditions to be eligible for these positions.

1. Age Limit for RPSC Assistant Professor, Librarian, and PTI

General Age Criteria

• Minimum Age: 21 years
• Maximum Age: 40 years (as of the specified cutoff date in the notification)

Note:

• Age is calculated based on the cutoff date mentioned in the official notification (e.g., 01.07.2023 for Assistant Professor and 01.01.2024 for Librarian and PTI).
• Candidates must verify the exact cutoff date in the latest RPSC notification.

Age Relaxation for Reserved Categories

The following table outlines the age relaxation applicable to various categories as per RPSC norms:

Important Notes:

• Age relaxation provisions are non-cumulative. Candidates can avail only one category of relaxation.
• PwBD candidates are eligible for additional relaxation of 5 years after applying other applicable relaxations.
• Ex-servicemen must provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their last employer if they are currently employed.

2. Educational Qualifications

A. Assistant Professor (College Education)

For Subjects 1 to 31 and 40 to 48 (as per Annexure 1 of RPSC Notification)

1. Master’s Degree:

   • Minimum 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in the concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian university or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
   • Relaxation of 5% at the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels for candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), MBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and PwBD categories.

2. National Eligibility Test (NET):

   • Candidates must have cleared the NET conducted by UGC/CSIR or a similar test accredited by UGC (e.g., SLET/SET).
   • Exemption from NET: Candidates who have been awarded a Ph.D. degree as per UGC Regulations (2009 or 2016) are exempted from NET/SLET/SET, subject to fulfillment of the following conditions:
     • Ph.D. awarded in regular mode.
     • Thesis evaluated by at least two external examiners.
     • Open viva voce conducted.
     • Two research papers published from Ph.D. work, with at least one in a refereed journal.
     • Two papers presented at conferences/seminars sponsored by UGC/ICSSR/CSIR.
   • Note: NET/SLET/SET is not required for disciplines where UGC/CSIR does not conduct these tests.

3. Foreign Ph.D. Holders:

   • Ph.D. obtained from a foreign university ranked among the top 500 in the World University Ranking by QS, THE, or ARWU.

4. Additional Requirements:

   • Working knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script.
   • Knowledge of Rajasthani culture.

For Subjects 8 to 39 (Creative and Performing Arts)

1. Master’s Degree:

   • Minimum 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in the relevant subject from an Indian/foreign university.
   • OR a traditional/professional artist with highly commendable professional achievement in the concerned subject, holding a Bachelor’s degree, and fulfilling the following:
     • Studied under a noted/reputed traditional Master/Artist.
     • ‘A’ grade artist of All India Radio (AIR) or Doordarshan.
     • Ability to explain the subject logically.
     • Adequate knowledge to teach theory with illustrations.

2. NET/SLET/SET:

   • Same as above (exemption criteria apply).

3. Additional Requirements:

   • Working knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script.
   • Knowledge of Rajasthani culture.

B. Librarian (College Education)

1. Master’s Degree:

   • Library Science, Information Science, or Documentation Science with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade).
   • Good academic record (average of at least 55% in 3 examinations preceding the Master’s degree, with at least 50% in graduation).
   • Knowledge of library computerization.

2. NET/SLET/SET:

   • Cleared NET conducted by UGC/CSIR or a similar test (e.g., SLET/SET).
   • Exemption: Ph.D. holders (as per UGC Regulations 2009/2016) are exempted, subject to fulfillment of conditions mentioned for Assistant Professor.

3. Additional Requirements:

   • Working knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script.
   • Knowledge of Rajasthani culture.

C. Physical Training Instructor (PTI)

1. Master’s Degree:

   • Physical Education and Sports, Physical Education, or Sports Science with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade).
   • Representation record: Must have represented the university/college at inter-university/inter-collegiate competitions or State/national championships.

2. NET/SLET/SET:

   • Cleared NET conducted by UGC/CSIR or a similar test.
   • Exemption: Ph.D. holders (as per UGC Regulations 2009/2016) are exempted, subject to fulfillment of conditions.

3. Physical Fitness Test:

   • Candidates must pass the physical fitness test conducted as per RPSC norms.

4. Alternative Qualification:

   • Asian Games or Commonwealth Games medal winners with at least a post-graduation degree are eligible.

5. Additional Requirements:

   • Working knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script.
   • Knowledge of Rajasthani culture.

3. Nationality and Domicile Requirements

Nationality

• Candidates must be Indian citizens.

Domicile

• Reserved category benefits (SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS/Ex-servicemen) are applicable only to candidates who are permanent residents of Rajasthan.
• Women candidates from other states who marry a Rajasthan resident cannot claim reserved category benefits (as per Supreme Court and Rajasthan High Court rulings).
• General category candidates from other states are eligible to apply but cannot avail reserved category benefits.

4. Other Specific Requirements

A. Equivalence of Degrees

• Candidates must refer to the Equivalence Committee Report (2022) published on the RPSC website for determining the equivalence of allied/relevant subjects as per UGC Regulations 2018.
• The report lists 51 subjects and their allied disciplines (e.g., Economics includes Applied Economics, Development Economics, etc.).

B. Ph.D. Candidates (Registered Before 11.07.2009)

• Candidates registered for Ph.D. before 11.07.2009 are exempted from NET/SLET/SET if they fulfill the following:
  • Ph.D. awarded in regular mode.
  • Thesis evaluated by two external examiners.
  • Open viva voce conducted.
  • Two research papers published (at least one in a refereed journal).
  • Two papers presented at conferences/seminars sponsored by UGC/ICSSR/CSIR.

C. Provisional Eligibility for Final-Year Students

• Candidates appearing for the final year of their qualifying examination are eligible to apply, provided they submit proof of passing the examination before the interview.

D. Character and Medical Fitness

• Candidates must submit a character certificate from their last attended educational institution, stating their conduct as "Good."
• Medical fitness certificate from a competent authority is required post-selection, confirming the candidate is fit for government service.
• Police verification certificate must be submitted, showing no criminal record that would disqualify the candidate from government service.

E. Ex-Servicemen

• Ex-servicemen must provide:
  • Discharge certificate (for retired personnel).
  • NOC from the employer (if currently employed).
  • Service record (for calculating age relaxation).
• Note: Ex-servicemen who have already availed benefits for a government job in Rajasthan cannot claim ex-servicemen benefits again.

F. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)

• 4% reservation is applicable for PwBD candidates (horizontal reservation).
• Categories include:
  • Blindness/Low Vision (B/LV)
  • Deaf/Hard of Hearing (D/HH)
  • Locomotor Disability (LD) including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims, and muscular dystrophy
  • Intellectual Disability (ID), Mental Illness (MI), Specific Learning Disability (SLD), Autism
  • Multiple Disabilities (Mul.Dis.)
• Candidates must submit a disability certificate (40% or more) issued by a competent medical authority.

G. Widows and Divorced/Abandoned Women

• No upper age limit for widows and divorced/abandoned women.
• Proof required:
  • Death certificate of husband (for widows).
  • Divorce decree or legal proof of abandonment (for divorced/abandoned women).
  • Affidavit stating no remarriage (as of the application deadline).

H. Two-Child Policy

• Candidates with more than two children born after 01.06.2002 are ineligible for government service in Rajasthan.
• Exceptions:
  • Children born from a single delivery (e.g., twins) are counted as one unit.
  • Disabled children are not counted.
  • Remarried candidates with one child from the previous marriage are eligible.

I. Working Knowledge of Hindi and Rajasthani Culture

• All candidates must have:
  • Working knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script.
  • Knowledge of Rajasthani culture.

5. Important Notes for Candidates

1. Application Process:

   • Applications must be submitted online through the RPSC website (https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in) or SSO Portal (https://sso.rajasthan.gov.in).
   • One-Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory for first-time applicants.
   • Application fee:
     • General/OBC (Creamy Layer)/MBC (Creamy Layer): ₹600
     • Reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/MBC-NCL/EWS): ₹400
     • PwBD candidates: ₹400

2. Document Verification:

   • Candidates must submit self-attested copies of all relevant documents (e.g., educational certificates, caste certificates, disability certificates, etc.) at the time of the interview.
   • Original documents must be presented for verification.

3. Disqualification Criteria:

   • Incorrect/incomplete information in the application form may lead to disqualification.
   • Use of unfair means during the examination will result in debarment from future exams.
   • Failure to submit documents within the stipulated time will lead to cancellation of candidature.

4. Reservation Policy:

   • Vertical reservation for SC, ST, OBC, MBC, and EWS.
   • Horizontal reservation for women, PwBD, ex-servicemen, and other categories.
   • Backlog vacancies are carried forward for three years if suitable candidates are not available.

5. Examination Pattern:

   • Assistant Professor and Librarian:
     • Written Examination (200 marks):
       • Paper I: Subject concerned (75 marks, 3 hours)
       • Paper II: Subject concerned (75 marks, 3 hours)
       • Paper III: General Studies of Rajasthan (50 marks, 2 hours)
     • Interview (24 marks for Assistant Professor, 20 marks for Librarian)
   • PTI:
     • Written Examination (200 marks) (same as above).
     • Interview (20 marks)
     • Physical Fitness Test (qualifying nature)

6. Key Dates (Tentative)

Note: Candidates must refer to the latest RPSC notification for exact dates.

7. Contact Information

For further details, candidates may contact:

• RPSC Helpline: 0145-2635212, 0145-2635200
• Email: Helpdesk available on the RPSC website
• Website: https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in

Conclusion

Candidates are advised to carefully review the official RPSC notifications and ensure they meet all eligibility criteria before applying. The Equivalence Committee Report (2022) and UGC Regulations (2018) should be referred to for determining subject equivalence. For the latest updates, visit the RPSC website regularly.