The RSSB Mains Examination for Primary and Upper Primary Teachers is a crucial stage in the recruitment process conducted by the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) to appoint qualified teachers in government schools across the state. This examination is designed to assess a candidate’s understanding of Rajasthan-specific knowledge along with their academic and teaching competence. For Primary Teachers (Level-1), the focus is on foundational subjects, child psychology, pedagogy, and basic teaching aptitude.
For Upper Primary Teachers (Level-2), greater emphasis is placed on subject expertise relevant to classes 6 to 8, along with advanced teaching methodologies. The syllabus also includes Rajasthan awareness, general knowledge, educational policies such as the RTE Act and NEP 2020, and information technology. Through this structured evaluation, the RSSB Mains aims to ensure that only well-prepared, knowledgeable, and capable educators are selected to strengthen the quality of school education in Rajasthan.
RSSB Mains: Exam Overview
| Feature | Details |
| Recruiting Body | Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB), Jaipur |
| Exam Name | Primary & Upper Primary School Teacher Direct Recruitment 2025 |
| Post Name | Teacher Level-1 (Class 1-5) & Teacher Level-2 (Class 6-8) |
| Advertisement Nos. | 08/2025 (Level-1) & 09/2025 (Level-2) |
| Department | Sanskrit Education Dept. & Elementary Education Dept. |
| Total Vacancies | Level 1: ~5,636 (5000 General + 636 Sanskrit Dept) Level 2: 2,123 (Sanskrit Dept) |
| Application Dates | 07 November 2025 to 06 December 2025 |
| Exam Dates | 17 January 2026 to 21 January 2026 |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (OMR Based) |
| Official Website | Click Here |
RSSB Mains : Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The exam pattern for both Level-1 and Level-2 follows a similar structural framework but differs significantly in subject weightage.
Exam Pattern
| Exam Particulars | Details |
| Total Marks | 300 |
| Total Questions | 150 |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Negative Marking | 1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer |
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1. Level-1 Syllabus (For Primary Teachers: Class 1-5)
The Level-1 paper is designed to test a candidate’s all-around knowledge, from local general knowledge to specific school subjects.
| Part | Section Name | Marks | Key Topics Covered |
| Part A | Rajasthan Awareness | 100 | Geography: Physical structure of Rajasthan, Monsoon, Lakes/Rivers/Dams, Forests & Wildlife, Soil conservation, Crops, Population & Literacy, Tribes, Minerals, Energy resources, Tourist places. History & Culture: Ancient civilizations (Kalibangan, Ahar, Ganeshwar), Dynasties & administration, Forts & monuments, Fairs & festivals, Folk art/music/dance, Heritage, Saints & Lok Devtas, Historical personalities, 1857 Revolution in Rajasthan. Rajasthani Language: Dialects, major literary works, literature. |
| Part B | General Knowledge, Educational Scenario & RTE | 80 | Rajasthan GK: State symbols, Flagship schemes, Research centers, Religious places, Sports personalities, Industries, Political & administrative setup. Educational Scenario: Teaching-learning innovations, Student welfare schemes (Central & State), School Management Committees (SMC), NEP 2020 (Rajasthan context). RTE Act: RTE Act 2009 (provisions & implementation), Rajasthan RTE Rules 2011. Current Affairs: State-level current events and development schemes. |
| Part C | School Subjects | 50 | Hindi (10): Grammar (Noun, Pronoun, Sandhi, Samas), Idioms. English (10): Articles, Tense, Voice, Narration, Idioms, One-word substitution. Mathematics (10): Whole numbers, Prime/Composite numbers, Fractions, Geometry, Percentage, Profit–Loss, Interest. General Science (10): Acids & Bases, Elements & Compounds, Force & Motion, Light, Cells, Reproduction, Respiration. Social Studies (10): Rajasthan overview, Mughal Empire, Economy, Landforms, Natural vegetation. |
| Part D | Educational Methodology (Pedagogy) | 40 | 8 marks each for Hindi, English, Mathematics, General Science, and Social Studies. Focus on teaching methods, classroom challenges, and evaluation techniques. |
| Part E | Educational Psychology | 20 | Child development, Personality, Intelligence, Learning theories, Motivation, Adjustment. |
| Part F | Information Technology | 10 | IT tools, Applications, and Social impact of Information Technology. |
Level-2 Syllabus (For Uppar Primary Teachers: Class 6-10)
| Part | Section Name | Marks | Details |
| Part A | Rajasthan Awareness | 80 | Covers Geography, History, Culture, and Rajasthani Language. The syllabus is similar to Level-1 but with slightly reduced weightage to allow greater focus on subject expertise. |
| Part B | General Knowledge, Educational Scenario & RTE | 50 | Rajasthan General Knowledge, Welfare Schemes, National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, Right to Education Act 2009 & Rajasthan RTE Rules 2011, and Current Affairs. |
| Part C | Relevant School Subject Knowledge | 120 | Core section based on the chosen subject (Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Social Studies, or Math–Science). Higher difficulty level with in-depth concepts suitable for teaching Classes 6–8. Includes grammar and literature for languages, and fundamental concepts for Science, Mathematics, and Social Studies. |
| Part D | Educational Methodology (Pedagogy) | 20 | Subject-specific teaching methods, Teaching-Learning Materials (TLM), evaluation techniques, and remedial teaching strategies. |
| Part E | Educational Psychology | 20 | Child development, learning processes, intelligence, and personality development (same syllabus as Level-1). |
| Part F | Information Technology | 10 | Basics of Information Technology, IT tools, and practical applications in education. |
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