RSSB Lab Assistant Exam Date 2026: Official Schedule, Shift Timings & Admit Card Updates

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) is moving forward with the recruitment process for 804 Lab Assistant and Junior Lab Assistant (Science & Geography) positions. The official RSSB Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026 examination will take place on May 9th and 10th, 2026. Candidates can expect the admit card to be released by May 5th, 2026. Stay updated with this article for the complete exam schedule.

RSSB Lab Assistant Exam Date 2026 Out

The RSSB has finalized the examination timeline for the Lab Assistant and Junior Lab Assistant (Science & Geography) posts under Advt No. 05/2026. The RSSB Lab Assistant written tests for both subject groups are set for May 9th and 10th, 2026. Further details, including examination city centers and hall tickets, will be provided closer to the date.

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RSSB Lab Assistant Exam 2026

The official recruitment notification (Advertisement No. 05/2026) is available on the RSSB website at www.rssb.rajasthan.gov.in. Applicants are advised to carefully review the educational qualifications and age requirements specified in the RSSB Lab Assistant Notification 2026 to ensure their eligibility.

RSSB Lab Assistant Exam- Total Registration

Recent reports indicate that 934,735 candidates have applied for the 2026 Lab Assistant recruitment, highlighting the high level of competition for these state-level positions.

Post-Wise Breakdown – The recruitment drive covers two primary disciplines under the Laboratory Assistant cadre:

• Lab Assistant (Geography): A total of 4,00,967 applications have been submitted for this post.
• Lab Assistant / Junior Lab Assistant – A total of 5,33,768 applications were received for these posts.

RSSB Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026- Important Dates

The online registration window for the RSSB Lab Assistant vacancies has concluded. All applicants should prepare for the written examination scheduled for May 9th and 10th, 2026, as per the latest board notice.

RSSB Lab Assistant Vacancy 2026

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board has confirmed a total of 804 posts: 668 for Science stream and 136 for Geography. Detailed category-wise vacancy distribution is available in the official notification provided on the recruitment portal.

Rajasthan Lab Assistant Vacancy (Department-wise)

RSSB Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates preparing for the Rajasthan Lab Assistant vacancy must strictly adhere to the departmental guidelines regarding educational qualifications and age limits.

Education Qualification

• Candidates who want to apply for the vacancies must have passed the 12th (10+2) class (Science) and Geography subject from a recognised board.
• Along with 12th, you must have any one computer certificate/diploma.
• Must have practical knowledge of Hindi written in the Devanagari script and knowledge of the culture of Rajasthan.

Age Limit (as on 01/01/2027)

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 40 years
• Relaxation will be given for other categories (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Women candidates)

RSSB Lab Assistant Vacancy 2026 Application Fee

Application fees for the RSSB Lab Assistant recruitment vary by category. Please refer to the official fee structure guidelines to ensure your application payment was successfully processed.

How to Apply for Rajasthan Lab Assistant Vacancy 2026?

Candidates can complete the application process for the Rajasthan Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026 by following the step-by-step instructions provided on the official board website.

1. Visit the official website of the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board, Jaipur (RSSB) at www.RSSB.rajasthan.gov.in or https://sso.rajasthan.gov.in/signin.
2. On the home page, click on the Apply Online tab in front of the text reading Direct Recruitment of Lab Assistant- 2026.
3. Click View Application>>Registration and enter a valid mobile number, phone number, and other valid details.
4. A unique registration ID is sent to the candidate’s registered mobile number and email ID.
5. Fill out the Application Form and provide your educational details and other required details.
6. Upload passport-size photographs and signatures in the prescribed format.
7. Pay the application fee as per the category through the online payment gateway and click on the final submit tab.
8. Download and take a printout of the Rajasthan Lab Assistant Online Form 2026 for future reference.

Rajasthan Lab Assistant Vacancy 2026 Selection Process

The selection process for both Science and Geography Lab Assistant posts consists of the following key stages:

Stage 1 - Written Examination: An offline, objective-type paper consisting of multiple-choice questions (MCQs).

Stage 2 - Document Verification (DV): Candidates qualifying the written cutoff will undergo a mandatory verification of their educational and category-related credentials.

Stage 3 - Final Merit List: Compiled based on written exam scores and successful document verification.

RSSB Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern

Please note that the exam patterns for the Science and Geography Lab Assistant posts differ; ensure you study the correct syllabus for your selected stream.

• The minimum qualifying marks shall be 40% for all categories and 35% for the candidates belonging to the SC and ST
• For every wrong answer, one-third of the marks prescribed for that particular question shall be deducted.

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RSSB Lab Assistant Salary Structure

Lab Assistant positions offer competitive salaries under the 7th Pay Commission, with a starting basic pay of Rs. 28,900 (Pay Level 8). Junior Laboratory Assistants in the State Forensic Science Laboratory start at Level 5.

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