Discover the comprehensive breakdown of the Rajasthan Lab Assistant salary, covering in-hand compensation, base pay scales, government allowances, and promotion opportunities.
The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has announced 804 vacancies for Lab Assistant and Junior Lab Assistant roles, open to 12th-pass candidates. Prospective applicants are naturally curious about the compensation package. This guide provides a detailed overview of the Rajasthan Lab Assistant salary structure and potential career growth within the department.
Rajasthan Lab Assistant Salary Structure 2026
The entry-level basic pay for a Lab Assistant in Rajasthan is Rs. 28,900, while Junior Lab Assistants start at Rs. 20,800. Upon successful completion of the two-year probation period, employees become eligible for additional benefits, including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), medical coverage, and other state-mandated perks.
During the 2 Year Probation Period
Newly recruited candidates must undergo a mandatory 2-year probation period, during which they receive a "Fixed Remuneration" without access to standard allowances. Once the probation term concludes, employees transition to the regular pay scale, gaining full entitlement to allowances and supplementary benefits.
| Posts | Fixed Remuneration |
| Lab Assistant | Rs. 18,500 |
| Junior Lab Assistant | Rs. 14600 |
After the 2 Year Probation Period
Following the probation period, Lab Assistants and Junior Lab Assistants are placed at Pay Level 7 and Pay Level 5, respectively. The specific details regarding the RSSB Lab Assistant salary structure are outlined in the sections below.
| Parameters | Lab Assistant | Junior Lab Assistant |
| Pay Matrix Level | Level 8 | Level 5 |
| Basic Pay | Rs. 28,900 | Rs. 20,800 |
| Dearness Allowances | 50% to 56% of basic pay | 50% to 56% of basic pay |
| HRA | 18% (Y-Class) 9% (Z-Class) |
18% (Y-Class) 9% (Z-Class) |
| Gross Salary | Rs. 46,000 – Rs. 51,000 | Rs. 33,000 – Rs. 37,000 |
| Deductions | Rs. 4500- Rs. 5500 | Rs. 4500- Rs. 5500 |
| In-hand Salary | Rs. 41,000 – Rs. 45,500 | Rs. 28,000 – Rs. 32,000 |
RSSB Lab Assistant & Junior Lab Assistant Salary
As officially detailed in the RSSB Lab Assistant Notification 2026, the salary structure and respective pay scales for these roles are organized in the following table.
| Posts | Departments | Pay Scale & Basic Pay |
| Laboratory Assistant Grade-III | Secondary Education Department | Pay Level 8 (Rs. 28,900) |
| Laboratory Assistant | Agriculture Department | Pay Level 8 (Rs. 28,900) |
| Laboratory Assistant | Sanskrit Department | Pay Level 8 (Rs. 28,900) |
| Laboratory Assistant (excluding photo) | State Forensic Science Laboratory | Pay Level 8 (Rs. 28,900) |
| Laboratory Assistant (with photo) | State Forensic Science Laboratory | Pay Level 8 (Rs. 28,900) |
| Junior Laboratory Assistant | State Forensic Science Laboratory | Pay Level 5 (Rs. 20,800) |
| Junior Laboratory Assistant | Public Health Engineering Department | Pay Level 8 (Rs. 28,900) |
| Laboratory Assistant (Geography) | Commissionerate College Education Department | Pay Level 8 (Rs. 28,900) |
Career Progression & Promotion
Career progression typically begins at the Junior Lab Assistant level, advancing to Lab Assistant, then Senior Lab Assistant, and culminating in the Lab Superintendent role. Each promotion level comes with an adjusted pay scale reflecting increased responsibilities.
Junior Lab Assistant (Level 5)
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Lab Assistant (Level 8)
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Senior Lab Assistant (Level 10)
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Lab Superintendent (Level 11/12)
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