byArun Kumar
Updated on - 11 Jun, 2024
RPSC Lecturer Tech Edu exam is the examination conducted by Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) to recruit applicants for the post of Lecturer in Technical Education in various government polytechnic colleges of Rajasthan. In addition to the written test, 300 marks are given to General Knowledge, General Hindi, General English, Technical Subjects, and Educational Psychology. The candidates must be a graduate engineer from a recognized University with the minimum of 55 % marks for SC/ST category and posses knowledge of Rajasthani culture.
The exam is conducted once in a year thereby tentatively being held in mid of the year. The examination pattern includes MCQs and key components check the teaching skills and the subject knowledge of the candidate in the branch chosen by them. In 2023, RPSC advertised around 1700 Technical Lecturer posts. The expectant dates to release the result of RPSC Lecturer Tech 2023 written exam is in the month of June 2023. The shortlisted candidates will be given an interview as well as subjected to document verification.
Feature | Information |
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Exam name | RPSC Lecturer Technical Education Exam 2024 |
Exam level | State Level |
Exam mode | Offline (Written) |
Number of posts | Varies based on subject and department |
Eligibility | Master's degree in relevant subject with B.Ed/ M.Ed or NET/SET/SLET qualification (as per UGC norms) |
Exam pattern | Two papers: - Paper I: General Studies & Mental Ability (Objective type questions) - Paper II: Subject-specific (Descriptive type questions) |
Paper I (General Studies & Mental Ability) | Covers topics like: - Indian History and Geography - Polity and Economy - Science & Technology - Current Affairs - Reasoning and Mental Ability |
Paper II (Subject-specific) | Focuses on the chosen subject with in-depth questions requiring theoretical and practical knowledge |
Preliminary Exam | Not applicable for Lecturer Tech Edu posts |
Main Exam Duration | Each paper for 3 hours |
Selection Process | Written exam followed by interview |
Stage | Tentative Timeline |
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Notification release | February - March 2024 |
Application closing date | April - May 2024 |
Exam date(s) | June - July 2024 |
Result announcement | August - September 2024 |
Interview stage (if applicable) | September - October 2024 |
Final result and merit list | November - December 2024 |
City/District | Number of Exam Centers |
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Jaipur | 5-7 |
Jodhpur | 3-5 |
Udaipur | 2-4 |
Ajmer | 2-3 |
Bikaner | 1-2 |
Kota | 2-3 |
Alwar | 1-2 |
Bharatpur | 1-2 |
Bhilwara | 1-2 |
Dausa | 1-2 |
Ganganagar | 1-2 |
Jhunjhunu | 1-2 |
Nagaur | 1-2 |
Pali | 1-2 |
Category | Fee (INR) |
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General | ₹350 |
OBC | ₹250 |
SC/ST | ₹150 |
Stage | Exam Mode | Duration | Marks | Description |
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Preliminary Exam (PET) | Online CBT | 3 Hours | 150 | Objective type questions based on General Knowledge, General Science, Reasoning Ability, and Pedagogy of Teaching. |
Main Exam (MET) | Offline OMR Sheet Based | 3 Hours | 200 | Subjective type questions based on the concerned technical subject as per the syllabus. |
Subject | Topics |
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General Knowledge | Current affairs of national and international importance, Indian history, geography, polity, economy, science and technology, etc. |
General Science | Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, etc. |
Reasoning Ability | Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, analytical ability, problem-solving skills, etc. |
Pedagogy of Teaching | Principles of teaching, learning methods, classroom management, evaluation techniques, etc. |
Aspect | Details |
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Number of Vacancies | Approx. 2,200 (Expected) |
Eligibility Criteria | Master's in relevant technical subject + B.Ed. or equivalent (NET/SLET/SET exemption for Ph.D. holders) |
Exam Pattern | Two-stage: Preliminary Exam (PET) & Main Exam (MET) |
Syllabus | To be announced in the official notification |
Application Fee | Approx. ₹350 (General), ₹250 (OBC), ₹150 (SC/ST) |
Subject | Book Title(s) | Author(s) |
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General Knowledge | • Lucent's General Knowledge • Manorama Yearbook of Current Affairs • Arihant's General Knowledge for Competitive Exams | Various |
General Science | • Arihant's General Science for Competitive Exams • NCERT Science Textbooks (Classes 9th & 10th) • Pearson General Science for Competitive Exams | Various |
Reasoning Ability | • R.S. Agarwal's Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning • Arihant's Analytical Reasoning for Competitive Exams • Kiran's Reasoning Ability for Competitive Exams | Various |
Pedagogy of Teaching | • M.L. Aggarwal's Essentials of Educational Psychology • Pankaj Kumar's Methods of Teaching • T.S. Grewal's Teaching and Learning | Various |
Technical Subject (as per specialization) | • Refer to standard textbooks and reference books recommended by your respective university/specialization. | Subject-specific authors |
Pedagogy of Technical Education | • B.C. Dhiman's Pedagogy of Technical Education • N.K. Saxena's Pedagogy of Technical Education • A.K. Singh's Pedagogy of Technical Education | Various |