If you are searching for RSMSSB Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026, the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board has officially announced 804 Lab Assistant and Junior Lab Assistant vacancies across multiple state departments. Online applications start from 27 January 2026 and close on 25 February 2026. Eligible candidates with Science background at Senior Secondary level can apply through the SSO Rajasthan portal.
This recruitment offers stable Rajasthan government jobs, a structured selection process, and long-term career security for candidates interested in laboratory and technical support roles.
RSMSSB Lab Assistant Vacancy 2026 – Department-Wise Breakdown
The 804 vacancies are distributed between Non-Scheduled Areas (697 posts) and Scheduled Areas (107 posts).
| Department | Post Name | Non-Scheduled | Scheduled | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary Education | Lab Assistant Grade-III | 418 | 82 | 500 |
| Agriculture Department | Lab Assistant | 32 | – | 32 |
| Sanskrit Education | Lab Assistant | 16 | 01 | 17 |
| State Forensic Science Laboratory | Lab Assistant (Photo/Non-Photo) & Junior Lab Assistant | 101 | – | 101 |
| Public Health Engineering | Junior Lab Assistant | 13 | 05 | 18 |
| College Education | Lab Assistant (Geography) | 117 | 19 | 136 |
| Total | 697 | 107 | 804 |
Important Dates – RSMSSB Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026
- Notification Release: 23 January 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 27 January 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 25 February 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Exam Date (Geography): 9 May 2026
- Exam Date (Science): 10 May 2026
RSMSSB Lab Assistant Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification (Post-Wise)
- Secondary Education Department:
Senior Secondary with any three subjects among Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or Biochemistry. - Agriculture Department:
Senior Secondary / Higher Secondary with Science. - Sanskrit Education Department:
Senior Secondary or Senior Upadhyaya with Science as an optional subject. - State Forensic Science Laboratory:
Senior Secondary in Science (2nd Division) plus Degree/Diploma/Certificate in Computer Science / Computer Applications. - College Education (Geography):
Senior Secondary with Geography as a subject. - Mandatory Requirement:
Working knowledge of Hindi (Devanagari script) and awareness of Rajasthan culture.
Age Limit for RSMSSB Lab Assistant 2026
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 40 years
- Cut-off Date: 1 January 2027
Special Age Relaxation
Since no recruitment was held after 2022, all candidates get a one-time 3-year general age relaxation.
Additional category-wise relaxations apply as per Rajasthan government norms.
RSMSSB Lab Assistant Salary & Pay Matrix
| Post | Pay Level |
|---|---|
| Lab Assistant (Grade-III) | Level 8 |
| Junior Lab Assistant | Level 5 |
During the 2-year probation period, candidates will receive fixed monthly remuneration as per state rules.
Application Fee & One-Time Registration (OTR)
Rajasthan follows a One-Time Registration (OTR) system.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC (CL) / MBC (CL) | ₹600 |
| OBC-NCL / MBC-NCL / EWS / SC / ST | ₹400 |
| Divyang (PwBD) | ₹400 |
Candidates who already paid OTR earlier do not need to pay again.
How to Apply Online for RSMSSB Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026
- Visit SSO Rajasthan Portal – https://sso.rajasthan.gov.in
- Login using your SSO ID
- Click Recruitment Portal (G2C Services)
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if not done
- Select Lab Assistant / Junior Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026
- Fill the application form carefully (department preference is mandatory except Geography)
- Upload documents & live photograph
- Submit the form and save Application ID
RSMSSB Lab Assistant Selection Process 2026
Selection will be based on a written examination (400 marks).
Exam Pattern
Paper-I: General Knowledge (200 Marks)
- Rajasthan History, Culture & Geography
- Indian & World GK
- Current Affairs
- Educational Psychology
- 100 Questions | 2 Hours
Paper-II: Subject Knowledge (200 Marks)
- Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Senior Secondary level)
- 100 Questions | 2 Hours
Negative Marking
1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
- General: 40%
- SC/ST: 35%
OMR Rule:
Each question has 5 options (A–E). If unsure, option ‘E’ must be filled. Leaving more than 10% questions blank leads to disqualification.
Official Websites & External Links
- RSMSSB Official Website: https://www.rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in
- SSO Rajasthan Portal: https://sso.rajasthan.gov.in
- Rajasthan Government Portal: https://rajasthan.gov.in