The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) is organizing the prestigious Senior Teacher Grade II Competitive Examination to fill 10,537 vacancies within the Secondary Education Department. With tests scheduled from 12th July to 18th July 2026, candidates are eagerly preparing for the evaluation phase. This guide provides an in-depth look into the RPSC 2nd Grade Senior Teacher Answer Key 2026, covering release timelines, the downloading procedure, marking schemes, and post-examination processes.
The final examination concludes on 18th July 2026, and the official answer key is slated for publication by the end of July 2026 on the official portal https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in/.
Exam Structure and Marking Scheme Details
Understanding the distribution of questions and marks is essential for candidates calculating their expected performance:
- +2 marks for every correct answer
- -1/3rd mark (0.33) for every incorrect answer
- Full marks to all candidates for any question marked with an asterisk (*) in the official key
- Paper 1 (General Knowledge): 100 questions, 200 marks, 2 hours
- Paper 2 (Subject-Specific): 150 questions, 300 marks, 2 hours 30 minutes
How to Download RPSC 2nd Grade Senior Teacher Answer Key 2026
Follow these structured steps to secure your copy of the model answer key once published:
- Visit the official RPSC website at www.rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in.
- Look for the "Answer Keys" section, or the notice titled "Model Answer Key – Sr. Teacher Gr. II (Sec. Edu. Deptt.) Comp. Exam 2025-26."
- Click on your subject name (Hindi, English, Science, Mathematics, Social Science, or General Knowledge).
- Select the correct set/paper code that matches your admit card.
- The answer key PDF will open — download and save it for reference.
- Cross-check your OMR response sheet against the official key, subject by subject.
What Happens After the RPSC 2nd Grade Answer Key?
After reviewing your provisional scores, applicants must stay alert to subsequent administrative milestones:
- Objection Window – Candidates can challenge specific answers with proof and a fee via sso.rajasthan.gov.in using an SSO ID during the active window.
- Final Answer Key – RPSC reviews objections and releases the revised, final key.
- Result & Merit List – Declared based on the final answer key and category-wise cut-off marks.
- Document Verification – Shortlisted candidates undergo DV before final appointment.
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