RPSC Recruitment 2026-27 Update: 1.25 Lakh Jobs Announced, New Vacancies Awaited

Rajasthan’s government job aspirants are witnessing one of the most active recruitment periods in the state’s recent history. Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma’s government has announced a target of filling 1.25 lakh government posts across all departments in the 2026-27 financial year, and both the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) and the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) are working at full pace to release notifications and conduct examinations across multiple categories. From RAS to APO, from Grade II teachers to Sub-Inspectors, the recruitment pipeline has never been this full.

The 1.25 Lakh Jobs Target: What It Means

The Rajasthan government announced in its budget session that it intends to fill 1.25 lakh vacant government posts across all departments by the end of the 2026-27 fiscal year. This target covers recruitments conducted by RPSC, RSSB, individual departments, and autonomous bodies such as RIICO, RSRTC, and medical institutions.

The announcement followed sustained pressure from youth organisations and opposition parties pointing to large-scale teacher, health, and administrative vacancies that had accumulated over years of delayed recruitment. Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma positioned this as a priority for his government, with the RPSC Exam Calendar 2026-27 released as the formal roadmap for delivering on this promise.

RPSC Recruitment Calendar 2026-27: Major Vacancies Released

Based on the official RPSC Exam Calendar 2026-27 and notifications released so far, here is a consolidated view of the major RPSC recruitments active or upcoming in this cycle.

This list reflects the scale and diversity of RPSC’s current recruitment drive. Aspirants targeting different educational levels and service categories have multiple opportunities opening simultaneously.

Key Recruitments Already Underway

RAS 2026: 607 Posts, Prelims in November

The most prestigious RPSC recruitment of this year, the Rajasthan RAS Recruitment 2026 for 607 combined State and Subordinate Services posts, has its application window closed. The Preliminary Examination is scheduled for November 29, 2026. Candidates who applied are in the preparation phase for this highly competitive examination.

APO 2026: 371 Posts, Prelims September 2, 2026

The Rajasthan APO Recruitment 2026 for 371 Assistant Prosecution Officer posts under the Home Department (Prosecution) saw applications close on July 7, 2026. The Preliminary Examination is proposed for September 2, 2026, making it one of the nearest upcoming RPSC examinations on the calendar.

Grade II Senior Teacher 2025: 6,500 Posts

RPSC conducted the Grade II Senior Teacher examination from July 12 to 18, 2026, covering 6,500 posts across various subjects. Results are expected within a few months, and selected candidates will be deployed across secondary government schools in Rajasthan.

What New Vacancies Are Still Expected in 2026-27?

Despite the already impressive number of notifications, several high-demand categories are still awaited in the RPSC pipeline for 2026-27.

RPSC 1st Grade Teacher Recruitment: With thousands of subject-wise vacancies expected across Science, Arts, and Commerce, this notification is one of the most eagerly awaited in the entire cycle. It will be open to postgraduate candidates with BEd.

RPSC College Lecturer Recruitment: Thousands of Assistant Professor vacancies exist in government degree colleges across Rajasthan. The College Lecturer recruitment through RPSC, combined with the Vidya Sambal Yojana guest faculty drive, is expected to partially address the massive teacher shortage in higher education.

RPSC Principal (School Education): Several hundred principal vacancies in government secondary schools are also expected to be formally notified through RPSC in the coming months.

Rajasthan Police Sub-Inspector (Fresh Batch): After the pending mains for the 2021 SI batch are cleared, a fresh SI recruitment is expected to be announced through RPSC to fill newer vacancies.

RSSB Recruitments Running Parallel to RPSC

Alongside RPSC, the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) is conducting its own large-scale recruitments as part of the 1.25 lakh jobs target.

The Rajasthan CET Senior Secondary 2026 exam scheduled for October 23-25, 2026 covers 14 recruitment categories including Clerk Grade-II, Junior Assistant, and JDA posts. The CET Graduation Level exam is scheduled for December 1-3, 2026 and covers another set of Group C posts.

RSSB is also conducting the REET Mains process for 8,085 Primary Teacher posts (Level 1 result recently declared) and managing recruitments for Patwari, VDO, Forest Guard, and Nursing Officer posts simultaneously.

How to Stay Updated on Every RPSC Notification

The sheer volume of recruitments means candidates must track multiple sources simultaneously. Here is the recommended approach.

1. Bookmark RPSC Official Website rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in and check the “Current Advertisements” section daily
2. Monitor RSSB Official Portal rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in for RSSB-driven recruitments
3. Keep your SSO ID active at sso.rajasthan.gov.in as all RPSC and RSSB applications run through this portal
4. Complete your OTR (One Time Registration) on the RSSB portal in advance so you can apply for any new notification within minutes of release

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. The government announced 1.25 lakh jobs. Does this mean all these jobs will be through RPSC?

No. The 1.25 lakh target covers all government departments and recruitment agencies in Rajasthan, not just RPSC. RPSC handles Group A and Group B posts (officers and senior-level positions), while RSSB handles Group C and Group D posts (ministerial and subordinate services). Other departments also conduct their own direct recruitments. RPSC’s share of the 1.25 lakh target is estimated at around 15,000 to 20,000 posts across all its ongoing and upcoming notifications for 2026-27.

Q2. I am preparing for RAS 2026 but also want to apply for RPSC Grade I Teacher when it comes. Is simultaneous preparation possible?

Yes, and it is a strategy many serious aspirants follow. RAS and Grade I Teacher share a large portion of the General Studies syllabus, including Rajasthan and Indian History, Geography, Economy, and Polity. The primary difference is that RAS requires additional focus on the Mains descriptive writing pattern and the interview round, while Grade I Teacher requires subject-specific Post Graduate level knowledge for Paper II. Candidates who are strong in both General Studies and their core subject can realistically prepare for both simultaneously.

Q3. The RPSC Grade II Teacher 2025 exam was held in July 2026. When can selected candidates expect joining?

Based on previous RPSC Grade II recruitment cycles, the result is typically declared within 3 to 6 months after the examination concludes. After the result, document verification and merit-based district allocation follow. Selected candidates can realistically expect posting orders between early 2027 and mid-2027, depending on the pace of RPSC’s post-exam processing.

Q4. Is there any chance the 1.25 lakh jobs target will be extended or delayed beyond 2026-27?

Government recruitment timelines in India frequently extend beyond initial announcements due to legal challenges, administrative delays, policy changes, or examination controversies. However, the scale of the current RPSC and RSSB examination calendar, with multiple simultaneous notifications and exams, indicates genuine institutional commitment to meeting the target. Aspirants should focus on appearing in every recruitment they are eligible for rather than waiting for a single ideal opportunity, since delays in one process do not affect others running in parallel.