Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) is recruiting for 26 regular Research Assistant posts in the Evaluation Department. The recruitment is announced through advertisement number 16/Exam/Research Assistant/RPSC/EP-I/2024-25 released on 08/10/2024. Job posting location is in Rajasthan. The online application process begins on 15/10/2024 and ends on 13/11/2024.

Recruitment Overview

Recruitment Organization Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC)
Post Name Research Assistant
Advt No. 16/Exam/Research Assistant/RPSC/EP-I/2024-25
Nature of Job Regular
Mode of Exam Offline/Online (Objective)
Vacancies 26
Salary Pay Matrix Level L-11 (Grade Pay-4200/-)
Job Location Rajasthan

Post Details

S.No. Post Name Vacancies
1 Research Assistant GEN.(UR)-10, GEN.WE-3, SC-2, ST-2, OBC-4, MBC-3, EWS-2, Horizontal Reservation(Ex-Serviceman)-1, P.H.(HH)-1.

Age Eligibility

Candidates must be between 18 to 40 years old as of 01/01/2025. Candidates aging out as of 01/01/2025 will get an additional age relaxation of three years. Various age relaxations are available for reserved categories and specific groups, which are not cumulative. Refer the official notification for detailed age relaxation information.

Category Age Relaxation
Male Candidates belonging to the SC, ST, Backward Classes, More Backward Classes and EWS of Rajasthan State 5 Years
Female Candidates belonging to the SC, ST, Backward Classes, More Backward Classes and EWS of Rajasthan State 10 Years
Women Candidates belonging to General Category 5 Years
Widows and divorced women. No Upper age limit
Reservists 50 years
Persons with Disabilities 5 Years

Exam Fee

Category Fee
General (Unreserved) / Backward Classes Creamy Layer / More Backward Classes Creamy Layer Candidates Rs. 600/-
Reserved Categories (SC/ST/BC - Non-Creamy Layer / MBC - Non-Creamy Layer / Economically Weaker Section / Sahariya Region) Candidates Rs. 400/-
PwBD Candidates Rs. 400/-

Essential Qualification

Post Name Essential Qualifications
Research Assistant

1. At least IInd Class Postgraduate degree in Economics / Economics and Public Administration / Public Administration / Sociology / Mathematics / Commerce / Statistics.

Provided that a Post Graduate in Mathematics/Statistics should have had Economics or Sociology as one of the subject in BA.

2. A certificate (RS-CIT course conducted by Rajasthan Knowledge Corporation Limited) awarded by Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University, Kota or any other certificate awarded by a competent authority declared equivalent to the above certificate by Department of Information Technology and Communication in Government of Rajasthan.

3. Working knowledge of Hindi written in Devnagari script and knowledge of Rajasthani Culture.

Selection Process

Selection Steps Details
Written Exam Candidates will be selected through a written exam, followed by document verification. Scaling/Moderation/Normalization may be used in the evaluation of answer sheets/answer books. Candidates deemed suitable by the commission will be recommended to the state government/appointing authority in order of merit, in accordance with Rule 30 of the service regulations. Exam details given below.

Exam Subject Marks Duration
Paper I General Knowledge (with reference to Rajasthan) 180 2 Hours
Paper II Statistics 210 3 Hours
Planning
Computer

Each paper contains objective questions and qualifying mark is 35%. Overall marks should be 40%. Age relaxation is applied to Ex-servicemen and persons with special abilities according to their reservation policy. Each correct answer carries 3 mark and every incorrect answer will deduct 1 mark.

How to Apply

  1. Visit the official RPSC website to understand the guidelines and requirements.
  2. Click on Apply Online, OR Log into SSO Portal ( https://sso.rajasthan.gov.in/ ) and go to Citizen Apps (G2C). Choose the Recruitment Portal and complete your One Time Registration (OTR).
  3. Enter all the necessary details like Name, Father Name, Date of Birth, Secondary/equivalent examination, Aadhaar Card/ PAN Card/ Voter Card/ Driving Licence information, ID proof, and Upload documents accordingly.
  4. After OTR Candidate will Login again on RPSC website, Fill application form
  5. Make Online fee payment .
  6. Preview and Submit the Application form and note the Application number.

Important Dates

Online Registration Start Date 15/10/2024
Online Registration Last Date 13/11/2024 (till 12.00 Midnight)

Important Links

Apply Online Click Here
Notification Click Here
SSO Portal Click Here

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the name of the recruitment agency and post name?
    The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) is recruiting for the position of Research Assistant.

  2. What are the important dates for the RPSC Research Assistant recruitment?
    The online application process will start from 15/10/2024 and ends on 13/11/2024.

  3. What is the age limit for Research Assistant posts?
    Candidates should be between 18 and 40 years of age as of 01/01/2025.

  4. What is the selection process for Research Assistant posts?
    The selection will be based on a written examination. The written examination will be held Offline/Online and is an objective exam consisting of Paper I (180 Marks for 2 hours) & Paper-II (210 Marks for 3 hours)