RPSC Assistant Professor Eligibility 2025: Qualifications & Age Limit

The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has released the eligibility criteria for the Assistant Professor recruitment 2025 in the College Education Department. A total of 574 posts are available. Candidates must carefully review the eligibility norms, as applications from ineligible candidates will be rejected.

RPSC Assistant Professor Eligibility 2025 Overview

The eligibility criteria are framed according to the Rajasthan Education Service (Collegiate Branch) Rules, 1986, ensuring that only qualified candidates are considered. Key details are outlined below:

Educational Qualifications for RPSC Assistant Professor

Candidates must meet academic requirements as per UGC regulations. The qualifications differ slightly for academic and performing arts subjects.

Posts 1 to 27 (Arts, Science, Commerce)

• Master’s degree with 55% marks in the relevant subject from an Indian university.
• Clearing NET/SLET/SET or holding a Ph.D. exempts the candidate from national eligibility tests.
• Ph.D. from a top 500 global university (QS, THE, ARWU ranking) is also acceptable.
• Working knowledge of Hindi (Devanagari script) and understanding of Rajasthani culture is required.

Posts 28 to 30 (Music & Dance)

• Master's degree with 55% marks and NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. is mandatory.
• Alternatively, a highly accomplished professional artist with a Bachelor’s degree may apply (e.g., “A” grade artist of AIR/Doordarshan).
• Knowledge of Hindi and Rajasthani culture is mandatory.

Key Notes on Qualifications

• Relaxation: 5% relaxation for SC, ST, OBC (Non-creamy layer), MBC (Non-creamy layer), and differently-abled candidates.
• Final Year Students: Eligible if degree is completed before the interview.
• SLET/SET Validity: Only valid if cleared before 01 June 2002.

Age Limit for RPSC Assistant Professor

• Minimum Age: 21 years
• Maximum Age: Less than 40 years as of 01.07.2025
• Special Age Relaxation: One- or three-year relaxations for certain posts and reserved categories.

Age Relaxation by Category