RSSB Clerk & Junior Assistant 2026 – Syllabus & Exam Pattern (Complete Guide)
The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) conducts the Clerk Grade-II & Junior Assistant recruitment exam every year to fill vacancies in various government departments across Rajasthan. For the 2026 recruitment, thousands of candidates will be shortlisted through a written test, followed by a typing/skill test where required.
Understanding the syllabus and exam pattern is crucial for preparation. Below is a detailed overview of the subjects, marking scheme, paper structure, and selection stages.
🧠 RSSB Clerk & Junior Assistant 2026 – Exam Pattern
The selection process consists of two major stages:
- Written Competitive Exam
- Typing / Skill Test (for applicable posts)
📋 1️⃣ Written Competitive Exam (Phase I)
The written exam is an objective type test (multiple choice questions) covering general subjects. It is designed to judge the basic skills, general awareness, logic, and language proficiency required for clerical jobs.
🧮 Exam Structure
| Section | Question Type | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | MCQ | 100 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | MCQ | 80 |
| Quantitative Aptitude (Maths) | MCQ | 80 |
| Hindi & English Language | MCQ | 100 |
| Total | — | 360 |
🔍 Written Exam – Subject Wise Syllabus
🟡 1. General Knowledge & Current Affairs
Topics include:
- Rajasthan GK (History, Culture, Geography)
- National and International Current Affairs
- Indian Polity & Constitution
- Important Days & Awards
- Major Govt Schemes & Events
- Environmental awareness
- Scientific progress & discoveries
🧠 2. General Intelligence & Reasoning
Questions are based on:
- Analogies
- Coding-Decoding
- Series (Numbers & Alphabets)
- Classification / Odd One Out
- Blood Relations
- Directions
- Puzzles & Logical Reasoning
- Non-verbal reasoning
➗ 3. Quantitative Aptitude (Maths)
Topics include:
- Number System
- Percentage
- Ratio & Proportion
- Profit & Loss
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Time, Work & Distance
- Average
- Data Interpretation basics
- Mensuration (basic shapes & forms)
📝 4. Hindi & English Language
Hindi Section:
- Grammar (Sandhi, Vyakaran, Samas etc.)
- Antonyms / Synonyms
- Sentence Correction
- Unseen Passage / Comprehension
- Idioms / Phrases
English Section:
- Grammar & Usage
- Vocabulary
- Comprehension
- Error Detection
- Sentence Rearrangement
🖱️ 2️⃣ Typing / Skill Test (Phase II)
After qualifying the written test, candidates may be called for a Typing Test / Computer Skill Test for specific posts like Junior Assistant / Clerk. The skill test evaluates:
✔️ Typing speed in Hindi / English
✔️ Accuracy and efficiency on computer
✔️ Knowledge of MS Office, Word, Excel, etc. (as per notification)
⚠️ Candidates who do not qualify the skill test may not be considered for final selection.
📈 Marking Scheme (Expected)
✔️ Correct answer: +1 to +2 marks (varies by section)
✔️ No negative marking (usually for RSSB written exam)
✔️ Final score based on Written + Skill test (if applicable)
(Official notification may differ slightly — always refer to the board PDF for exact marks distribution.)
🧠 Selection Process at a Glance
- Written Competitive Exam – Main screening stage
- Skill / Typing Test – For posts requiring typing proficiency
- Document Verification (DV) – Based on merit and eligibility
- Final Merit List & Appointment
📝 Preparation Tips
✔️ Cover Rajasthan GK thoroughly (especially culture and history)
✔️ Practice previous years’ written papers
✔️ Improve reasoning & data interpretation speed
✔️ Work on Hindi & English grammar regularly
✔️ Practice typing (40–45 WPM) for Junior Assistant posts
📌 Summary
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Written Exam | Objective MCQs (360 marks) |
| Typing Test | Skill based for some posts |
| Mode | Offline / OMR |
| Subjects | GK, Reasoning, Maths, Hindi & English |
| Selection | Written → Skill → DV |
The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has released the official syllabus and exam scheme for the Clerk Grade-II and Junior Assistant Recruitment 2026. This recruitment drive for 10,644 vacancies follows a two-phase selection process.
🏛️ RSSB Clerk & Junior Assistant Selection Process 2026
The selection is conducted in three distinct stages:
- Phase I: Written Examination (Objective Type – Two Papers).
- Phase II: Skill Test (Typing & Efficiency Test in Hindi and English).
- Phase III: Document Verification (DV) & Medical Examination.
📝 Phase I: Written Exam Pattern
The written exam consists of two separate papers held on the same day or consecutive days (tentatively scheduled for July 5 & 6, 2026).
| Paper | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Paper I | General Knowledge, Everyday Science, Mathematics | 150 | 100 | 3 Hours |
| Paper II | General Hindi and General English | 150 | 100 | 3 Hours |
Marking Scheme:
- Total Marks: 200.
- Question Type: Objective (MCQs) with equal weightage.
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd (0.33) mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: You must score at least 40% in each paper to be eligible for Phase II.
🏃 Phase II: Typing & Efficiency Test
Candidates who clear Phase I (usually 15 times the number of vacancies) are called for the skill test. This phase is worth 100 marks.
| Language | Test Type | Marks | Duration |
| Hindi | Speed Test | 25 | 10 Minutes |
| Efficiency Test | 25 | 10 Minutes | |
| English | Speed Test | 25 | 10 Minutes |
| Efficiency Test | 25 | 10 Minutes |
- Passing Criteria: General candidates must score a minimum of 9 marks in each of the four sections.
- Efficiency Test: This usually tests your skills in MS Word (formatting, tables, margins, etc.).
📖 Subject-Wise Detailed Syllabus
1. General Knowledge (Paper I)
- Current Affairs: Major national and state-level events, organizations, and personalities.
- Geography & Natural Resources: India’s ecology and wildlife; Rajasthan’s climate, soil, minerals, and forests.
- Agriculture & Economy: Major crops of Rajasthan, irrigation projects, handicrafts, and Panchayati Raj.
- History & Culture: Medieval history, freedom movement, folk dialects, festivals, and jewelry of Rajasthan.
2. Everyday Science (Paper I)
- Physical & Chemical: Oxidation-reduction, catalysts, and daily life compounds.
- Physics: Reflection of light, lenses, defects of vision, and house wiring/electricity.
- Biology: Genetics (Mendel’s laws), DNA, human health, and pathogens.
- Technology: Indian Space Program and Information Technology.
3. Mathematics (Paper I)
- Vedic Maths: Square, cube, and roots by Vedic methods.
- Arithmetic: Profit & loss, simple and compound interest, ratio, and average.
- Geometry & Trig: Angles, triangles, trigonometric ratios, and heights/distances.
- Statistics: Mean, median, mode, and birth-death statistics.
4. General Hindi (Paper II)
- Grammar: Sandhi, Samas, Upsarg, Pratyay, and Antonyms/Synonyms.
- Errors: Word and sentence correction.
- Writing: Official/Demi-official letters, tenders, and circulars.
5. General English (Paper II)
- Grammar: Tenses, Voice (Active/Passive), Narration (Direct/Indirect), and Articles.
- Vocabulary: Synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitution, and prefixes/suffixes.
- Translation: Hindi to English (and vice versa) for simple and official sentences.
