RPSC School Lecturer Exam Pattern 2025: Check Paper Pattern for Paper 1 & 2, Marking Scheme, Negative Marking

May 28, 2025, 19:28 IST

RPSC School Lecturer Exam Pattern 2025: The Rajasthan Public Service Commission is going to conduct the examination for 2,202 posts of School Lecturer (PGT) from 23 June 2025 to 04 July 2025. Candidates must gear their preparation for the exam now. Read this article to know about the exam pattern, distribution of marks, marking scheme, negative marking provision, etc.

Check the RPSC School Lecturer exam pattern here
Check the RPSC School Lecturer exam pattern here

RPSC School Lecturer Exam Pattern 2025: Candidates preparing for the RPSC PGT School Lecturer Examination must get acquainted with the latest exam pattern to streamline their preparation. The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) School Lecturer Exam consists of two papers — Paper I and Paper II — and candidates must appear for both. The exam pattern provides details about the number of questions, total marks, exam duration, and marking scheme. This will help candidates streamline their preparation strategy effectively.

The RPSC School Lecturer Exam 2025 consists of multiple choice questions (MCQs) and includes negative marking. Paper I tests general awareness and general studies, while Paper II assesses subject-specific knowledge. Paper I contains 150 questions with maximum marks being 150. The exam will be conducted for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Paper II will consist of 300 questions worth 300 marks and will be of 3 hours duration. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the exam pattern, marking scheme, and subject-wise marks distribution.

Overview of RPSC School Lecturer Exam 2025

Exam Name

RPSC School Lecturer Examination 2025

Conducting Body

Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC)

Exam Mode

Offline

Exam Pattern

Two Papers – Paper I & Paper II

Total Marks

450 Marks (150 + 300)

Question Type

Objective Type (MCQs)

Negative Marking

1/3rd mark deducted for each incorrect answer

RPSC School Lecturer Exam Pattern 2025

The candidates who are going to appear for the RPSC School Lecturer exam must be aware of the exam pattern. The exam pattern helps the candidates in preparing well for the exam by analyzing the number of questions, marking scheme, and negative marking. The exam consists of two Papers- Paper 1 consists of 150 questions while paper 2 consists of 300 questions. Each question carries 1 mark. There is also a provision for negative marking. Candidates can check the details below:

Specifics

Paper-I

Paper-II

Total Number of Questions

150 Questions

300 Questions

Total Marks

150 Marks

300 Marks

Marking Scheme

1 mark for each correct answer

⅓ mark deducted for each wrong answer

1 mark for each correct answer

⅓ mark deducted for each wrong answer

Negative Marking

Yes

Yes

Duration of Examination

1 hour and 30 minutes

3 hours

RPSC School Lecturer Marks Distribution 2025

Paper 1 consists of general awareness and general studies. While Paper 2 is subject-specific. The table below covers the detailed marks distribution according to both the papers.

Paper I: General Awareness and General Studies

Subject

Number of Questions

Total Marks

History of Rajasthan and Indian History with emphasis on National Movement

15

30

Mental Ability Test, Statistics (Secondary Level), Mathematics (Secondary Level), Language Ability Test: Hindi, English

20

40

Current Affairs

10

20

General Science, Indian Polity, Geography of Rajasthan

15

30

Educational Management, Educational Scenario in Rajasthan, Right to Education Act, 2009

15

30

Total

75

150

Paper II: Subject Concerned (Other than Sanskrit)

Subject

Number of Questions

Total Marks

Knowledge of the subject concerned: Senior Secondary Level

55

110

Knowledge of the subject concerned: Graduation Level

55

110

Knowledge of the subject concerned: Post-Graduation Level

10

20

Educational Psychology, Pedagogy, Teaching Learning Material, Use of Computers and IT in Teaching-Learning

30

60

Total

150

300

Paper II: Subject Concerned (Sanskrit)

Subject

Number of Questions

Total Marks

Knowledge of the subject concerned: Varishtha Upadhyay Level

55

110

Knowledge of the subject concerned: Shashtri Level

55

110

Knowledge of the subject concerned: Acharya Level

10

20

Educational Psychology, Pedagogy, Teaching Learning Material, Use of Computers and IT in Teaching-Learning

30

60

Total

150

300

RPSC School Lecturer Marking Scheme 2025

Candidates will be awarded 1 mark for every correct answer in both Paper I and Paper II. There is a provision of negative marking available. For each incorrect answer, one-third marks will be deducted. This negative marking policy is applicable to both papers.

Negative Marking in RPSC School Lecturer Exam 2025

The RPSC School Lecturer Exam 2025 follows a strict negative marking scheme. For every wrong answer, one-third (⅓) of the marks for that question will be deducted. However, no marks are deducted for questions left unanswered. Candidates are advised to attempt only those questions they are confident about to avoid unnecessary deductions.

Upasna Choudhary
Upasna Choudhary

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Upasna Choudhry holds a Master’s degree in Forensic Chemical Sciences and has an extensive background in preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination. She currently contributes to the Exam Prep Section of Jagran Josh, where her passion for reading and writing shines through her work. Upasna specializes in creating well-researched and aspirant-centric content, simplifying complex topics, and providing strategic preparation insights. Her academic expertise and firsthand experience with competitive exams enable her to deliver valuable resources tailored to the needs of exam aspirants.

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