The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSMSSB), Jaipur has released the mega recruitment framework for 4,500+ vacancies comprising Revenue Patwari and Government Secretariat Junior Assistant (LDC) positions across Rajasthan Revenue Department, Government Secretariat, and Subordinate State Directorates. This recruitment operates under the Rajasthan Common Eligibility Test (CET Graduation & Senior Secondary Level) merit scheme, providing direct appointments under Rajasthan Pay Matrix Level-5 with permanent state civil service pensionary and medical entitlements.
This comprehensive guide details the CET cutoff eligibility, department-wise cadre distribution, RSCIT computer diploma prerequisites, 300-mark single-stage written examination blueprint, and online SSO application procedures.
Rajasthan Patwari & Junior Assistant 2026: Executive Highlights
| Recruitment Detail | Official Specifications |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Board | Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSMSSB, Jaipur) |
| Posts Advertised | Revenue Patwari & Secretariat Junior Assistant (Clerk Grade-II) |
| Total Openings | 4,500+ Posts (Patwari: ~2,998 | Junior Assistant: ~1,502) |
| Pay Matrix Scale | Rajasthan Pay Matrix Level-5 (Basic ₹20,800/- + DA, HRA • Fixed Steno Allowance during probation) |
| Minimum Educational Qualification | Patwari: Bachelor’s Degree + RSCIT | Junior Assistant: 10+2 (Senior Secondary) + Computer Diploma |
| CET Requirement | Valid Score in Rajasthan CET (15 times cutoff shortlisting criteria) |
| Selection Flow | Single-Stage Written Examination (300 Marks) ➔ Typing Test (for Jr. Asst) ➔ Document Verification |
| Official Portal | rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in / sso.rajasthan.gov.in |
Eligibility Criteria: Educational Qualifications & Computer Certification
- Revenue Patwari:
- Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a University established by law or equivalent qualification.
- Mandatory Computer Qualification: “O” Level certificate by DOEACC/NIELIT OR Rajasthan State Certificate in Information Technology (RSCIT) by VMOU Kota OR Diploma in Computer Science/Engineering.
- Secretariat Junior Assistant:
- Senior Secondary (10+2) pass from recognized Board or equivalent.
- Computer qualification certificate (RSCIT or equivalent IT diploma).
- Age Limit: 18 to 40 years as on January 1 of the recruitment year.
- Male candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/EWS of Rajasthan: 5 years relaxation (up to 45 years).
- General (UR) Female candidates: 5 years relaxation (up to 45 years).
- Female candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/EWS of Rajasthan: 10 years relaxation (up to 50 years).
Written Examination Pattern (Single Stage – 300 Marks / 3 Hours)
| Subject / Component | Approx Weightage | Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Science, History, Polity & Geography of India, General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 25% | 38 | 76 Marks |
| Geography, History, Culture and Polity of Rajasthan | 20% | 30 | 60 Marks |
| General English & General Hindi | 15% | 22 | 44 Marks |
| Mental Ability and Reasoning, Basic Numerical Efficiency | 30% | 45 | 90 Marks |
| Basic Computer Awareness & IT Fundamentals | 10% | 15 | 30 Marks |
| Total Composite Exam | 100% | 150 Questions | 300 Marks (3 Hours) |
Marking Rule: Each question carries 2 marks. A penalty of 1/3rd (0.66) marks is deducted for each incorrect answer. OMR five-option rule applies (5th option must be darkened if question is unattempted).
Step-by-Step SSO Portal Application Process
- Access the official Rajasthan Single Sign On portal at sso.rajasthan.gov.in.
- Log in with your verified SSO ID and open the Recruitment Portal app.
- Locate Direct Recruitment of Patwari & Junior Assistant 2026.
- Verify your One Time Registration (OTR) profile and fetch your CET Registration Scorecard.
- Enter educational qualification, RSCIT roll number, and permanent district preferences.
- Complete One Time Registration fee payment (₹600 for General/Creamy Layer, ₹400 for Reserved categories).
- Submit the final online application form and download the printed confirmation PDF.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Is the Rajasthan Common Eligibility Test (CET) mandatory for Patwari recruitment?
Yes, candidates must possess a valid scorecard in Rajasthan CET (Graduation Level) to be eligible for shortlisting in the Patwari mains recruitment examination.
Q2: Is the RSCIT computer diploma mandatory at the time of application?
Candidates must possess RSCIT or higher computer qualifications (Degree/Diploma/O Level) by the date of document verification.
Q3: Are candidates from outside Rajasthan eligible to apply?
Yes, candidates from other states are eligible to apply under the General (Unreserved) category regardless of reservation category in their home state.
Q4: Is there an interview for Rajasthan Patwari or Junior Assistant?
No, there is no interview. Selection is made 100% on the basis of marks obtained in the single-stage written competitive examination (and typing test for Junior Assistant).
Ram Avtar is the Founder and Lead Career Analyst at Govt Results Alert. With over 6 years of experience analyzing Government Recruitment Notifications, SSC, Banking, and Railway examination patterns, he leads our fact-checking team to deliver authentic, timely, and verified job alerts directly from official government gazettes.
