The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB/RSMSSB) has officially released the notification for the Lab Assistant Combined Direct Recruitment 2026.

This recruitment is a significant opportunity for 12th-pass candidates to secure a government position in various state departments.

Here is the comprehensive breakdown of the recruitment details:

1. Important Dates

The application window is currently open. It is advisable to apply early to avoid last-minute server traffic on the SSO portal.

 * Notification Release: January 24, 2026

 * Online Application Start: January 27, 2026

 * Last Date to Apply: February 25, 2026 (11:59 PM)

 * Exam Dates: * Geography Lab Assistant: May 9, 2026

   * Science Lab Assistant: May 10, 2026

2. Vacancy Details (804 Total Posts)

The vacancies are distributed across several departments and categories:

| Post Name | Department | Total Posts |

|---|---|---|

| Lab Assistant Grade-III | Secondary Education | 500 |

| Lab Assistant | Agriculture Department | 32 |

| Lab Assistant | Sanskrit Education | 17 |

| Lab Assistant (Science) | State Forensic Science Lab | 33 |

| Junior Lab Assistant | State Forensic Science Lab | 68 |

| Junior Lab Assistant | Public Health Engineering (PHED) | 18 |

| Geography Lab Assistant | Higher Education/College | (Remaining) |

3. Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

 * Science Posts: Must have passed 12th (Senior Secondary) with Science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Maths).

 * Geography Posts: Must have passed 12th with Geography as a subject.

 * General Requirement: Knowledge of Hindi (Devanagari script) and Rajasthani culture.

Age Limit (as of January 1, 2027)

 * Minimum: 18 Years

 * Maximum: 40 Years

 * Note: Age relaxation applies for SC/ST/OBC/EWS and Female candidates as per Rajasthan Government rules.

4. Selection Process & Exam Pattern

The selection is based on a Written Examination followed by Document Verification.

 * Mode: Offline (Objective Type MCQs)

 * Negative Marking: 1/3 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.

 * Qualifying Marks: Minimum 40% overall (35% for SC/ST).

Paper Structure (Science):

 * Paper I: Rajasthan GK (History, Culture, Geography), World & India GK, Educational Psychology (100 Questions, 200 Marks).

 * Paper II: Subject knowledge (Biology, Physics, Chemistry) at Senior Secondary level (100 Questions, 200 Marks).

5. Salary Structure (Post-Probation)

Selected candidates will undergo a 2-year probation period with a fixed monthly stipend (approx. ₹18,500). After completion, the pay scales are:

 * Lab Assistant: Pay Matrix Level 8 (Basic Pay: ₹28,900). Total in-hand salary approx. ₹41,000 – ₹45,500.

 * Junior Lab Assistant: Pay Matrix Level 5 (Basic Pay: ₹20,800). Total in-hand salary approx. ₹28,000 – ₹32,000.

How to Apply

 * Visit the Rajasthan SSO Portal (sso.rajasthan.gov.in).

 * Log in using your SSO ID. If you don't have one, complete the One Time Registration (OTR).

 * Go to the "Recruitment Portal" and select "Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026".

 * Fill in the details, upload documents, and pay the fee (₹600 for Gen/OBC-Creamy; ₹400 for Others).