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RSMSSB Rajasthan Informatics Assistant (Suchana Sahayak) Recruitment Exam 2027

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Recruiting Authority

Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB / RSMSSB), Jaipur

Nodal Department

Department of Information Technology & Communication (DoIT&C), Rajasthan

Post Name

Informatics Assistant (Suchana Sahayak / सूचना सहायक)

Expected Vacancies

900 to 1,500+ Posts (282 Panchayat Samiti posts already sanctioned)

Current Status (Nov 2026)

Notification Awaited (Expected Early 2027)

Estimated Exam Date

Mid 2027 (Estimated May – July 2027)

Pay Scale

Pay Matrix Level-8 (Grade Pay ₹2,800 / Fixed ₹18,500 during probation)

Selection Stages

1. Written Exam (100 Marks) → 2. Bilingual Typing Test (Qualifying) → 3. DV

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What is Informatics Assistant (सूचना सहायक) exam?

Informatics Assistant (सूचना सहायक) is a Rajasthan recruitment exam conducted by Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB / RSMSSB) & Department of Information Technology & Communication (DoIT&C). This page gives you the official pattern, syllabus, eligibility, dates, and free mock tests in one place.

The Rajasthan Informatics Assistant (Suchana Sahayak / सूचना सहायक) examination is conducted for appointments under the Department of Information Technology & Communication (DoIT&C), Government of Rajasthan and various subordinate government departments, collectorates, and local administrative bodies. Selected candidates serve as technical IT personnel (Pay Matrix Level-8, Grade Pay ₹2,800, with a fixed stipend of ₹18,500/month during the 2-year probationary period) responsible for e-governance infrastructure, network maintenance, database operations, and digital citizen services across Rajasthan.

Current Recruitment Status (November 2026): The previous recruitment cycle (Advt. 01/2023 for 3,415 posts) has completed its final recommendation lists. As of late 2026, the official notification for the next recruitment cycle has not yet been issued by RSSB. However, the Government of Rajasthan has officially sanctioned 282 fresh Informatics Assistant posts for newly established Panchayat Samitis, and department-wide vacancy consolidation is underway. The official advertisement is projected for Early 2027 (January – March 2027) with written examinations estimated in Mid 2027 (May – July 2027).

The examination comprises two phases: Phase I Written Examination consisting of 150 Multiple Choice Questions carrying 100 Marks to be completed in 3 Hours (180 Minutes), and Phase II Bilingual Typing Speed Test requiring 20 words per minute (WPM) in both Hindi and English (15 minutes each). The paper adheres to the mandatory 5th Option (Option E) OMR rule where candidates must darken Option E for unattempted questions to avoid a 1/3rd penalty deduction.

Latest Updates

1Status as of November 2026: Official recruitment notification for the next Informatics Assistant cycle has not yet been released and is expected in Early 2027.
2The Government of Rajasthan has issued administrative and financial sanctions for 282 Informatics Assistant (Level-8) posts across newly established Panchayat Samitis.
3Consolidated departmental vacancy assessment is in progress across state departments under DoIT&C.
4The previous recruitment drive (Advt 01/2023 for 3,415 posts) concluded its final recommendation lists.
5Free bilingual mock tests (150 MCQs, 100 Marks, 3 Hours) and solved previous papers (2024 & 2018) are live on Rajasthan Test Series.

150 Questions × 100 Marks — Exam Pattern & Structure

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Total Questions

150

Total Marks

100

Duration

3 Hours (180 Minutes)

Negative Marking

No negative marking in written test (1/3rd deduction applicable under mandatory 5th Option rule if Option E is not darkened for unattempted questions)

Question Type

Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions (Bilingual in Hindi and English)

Language

Bilingual (Hindi & English)

Informatics Assistant (सूचना सहायक) exam pattern with subjects, question counts, and marks
Subject	Questions	Marks
Part I: Aptitude Test, General Awareness (Rajasthan & India GK), and Information Technology / Computer Science Fundamentals	150	100
Part II: Typing Speed Test — Hindi Typing on Computer (Minimum 20 WPM)	Qualifying	Qualifying
Part II: Typing Speed Test — English Typing on Computer (Minimum 20 WPM)	Qualifying	Qualifying
Total	150	100

Minimum qualifying marks in the written test are 40% aggregate (36% for SC/ST candidates). Candidates qualifying in a 1:3 ratio are called for the bilingual typing test.

Complete Syllabus — All Topics & Sections Covered

Section-wise detailed topics for Informatics Assistant (सूचना सहायक) exam preparation

📘Aptitude, Reasoning & Mental Ability

Problem Solving, Analytical & Logical Reasoning

Data Interpretation: Tables, Bar Graphs, Pie Charts, Line Charts

Series Completion (Number Series & Alphabet Series)

Coding-Decoding, Alphabet Test & Word Formation

Blood Relations & Family Tree Problems

Direction Sense Test & Spatial Orientation

Seating Arrangement & Ranking Tests

Venn Diagrams, Syllogism & Statements and Assumptions

Arithmetical Reasoning & Mathematical Operations

📘General Knowledge, Rajasthan GK & IT Current Affairs

Major historical events, dynasties, and administrative architecture of Rajasthan

Art, Culture & Heritage: Forts, Palaces, Temples, Fairs, Festivals, Folk Deities & Folk Dances

Geography of Rajasthan: Physical divisions, Climate, Rivers, Lakes, Forests, Wildlife & Minerals

Major policies, flagship welfare schemes, and digital governance initiatives of Rajasthan Government

Current Affairs: State, National, and International events of importance

Major developments and current trends in the field of Information Technology (AI, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, 5G, Smart Governance)

📘Computer Systems Overview & Hardware Fundamentals

Overview of the Computer System: Evolution, Generations, and Architecture

Input and Output Devices: Keyboard, Mouse, Scanners, Printers (Dot Matrix, Inkjet, Laser), Plotters, Monitors, Projectors

Central Processing Unit (CPU): ALU, Control Unit, Registers, Bus Architecture

Computer Memory: Primary Memory (RAM, ROM, Cache Memory) & Secondary Storage (HDD, SSD, Optical Discs, Flash Drives)

Number Systems: Binary, Octal, Decimal, Hexadecimal & Number Base Conversions

Data Representation: Bits, Bytes, ASCII, EBCDIC, Unicode, Binary Arithmetic

📘Operating Systems, MS Office & Productivity Tools

Introduction to Operating Systems: Functions, Types (Batch, Multi-programming, Time-sharing, Real-time)

Features of MS Windows, Linux / Unix basic commands and file management

MS Word: Document creation, formatting, tables, mail merge, macros, header/footer, spell check

MS Excel: Spreadsheets, cells, worksheets, formulas (VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, IF, SUMIF), functions, charts, pivot tables, data sorting and filtering

MS PowerPoint: Slide creation, animations, slide transitions, master slides, presentation templates

MS Access: Database creation, tables, queries, forms, reports, relationships

📘Internet, Web Technologies & Cyber Security

Internet Technology and Protocols: LAN, MAN, WAN, TCP/IP, OSI Model, IP Addressing (IPv4 & IPv6)

Network Topologies: Star, Ring, Bus, Mesh, Hybrid

Networking Hardware: Routers, Switches, Hubs, Bridges, Gateways, Repeaters, Modems, Transmission Media (Twisted Pair, Coaxial, Optical Fiber)

Web Browsers, Search Engines, Email Protocols (SMTP, POP3, IMAP), FTP, HTTP, HTTPS, DNS, URLs

Web Publishing & Design: HTML tags, forms, tables, links, CSS styling, XML basics

Cyber Security Fundamentals: Viruses, Worms, Trojans, Malware, Spyware, Ransomware, Phishing attacks

Firewalls, Antivirus Software, Encryption, Digital Signatures, Cyber Laws & IT Act 2000 Overview

📘Programming Concepts, OOPs & Database Management

Algorithms & Flowcharts: Problem solving methodology, pseudocode, dry runs

Principles and programming techniques in C/C++, Java & Python basics

Variables, Data Types, Operators, Control Structures (Loops, If-Else, Switch)

Functions, Arrays, Pointers, Structures & File Handling

Object-Oriented Programming (OOPs) Concepts: Classes, Objects, Inheritance, Polymorphism, Encapsulation, Abstraction

Database Management System (DBMS) Overview: Schema, Instances, Data Models (Relational Model)

Entity-Relationship (ER) Diagrams, Primary Keys, Foreign Keys, Normalization (1NF, 2NF, 3NF)

SQL Basics: DDL, DML, DCL queries (SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, CREATE, DROP, ALTER)

Eligibility Criteria

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Age Limit

21 to 40 years (as of 1st January of the recruitment year). Upper age relaxation: 5 years for SC, ST, OBC, MBC, and EWS male candidates of Rajasthan domicile; 5 years for General female candidates; 10 years for reserved female candidates of Rajasthan.

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Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science / Computer Technology / Computer Applications (BCA) / Computer Science or Engineering / Electronics or Information Technology (IT) from a recognized University OR Graduation in any discipline with a Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA) / 'O' Level from NIELIT/DOEACC OR 3-year Diploma in Computer Science & Engineering / Computer Applications / IT. Working knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script and knowledge of Rajasthan culture is mandatory.

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Domicile

Candidates from all states are eligible to apply. However, reserved category benefits (fee relaxation, age relaxation, and cutoff quotas) are exclusively applicable to bona fide residents (domicile holders) of Rajasthan.

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Attempts

No restriction on the number of attempts within the eligible age bracket.

Important Dates

Informatics Assistant (सूचना सहायक) exam schedule (latest cycle)

Latest important dates for Informatics Assistant (सूचना सहायक)
Event	Date
Current Recruitment Stage	Late 2026 (Notification Awaited)
Official Notification Release (Estimated)	Early 2027 (January – March 2027)
Online Application Window	To Be Announced (Post Official Notification)
Written Examination Date (Estimated)	Mid 2027 (May – July 2027)
Typing Test (Phase II) Schedule	To Be Announced (Post Written Results)
Previous Cycle Written Exam (Advt 01/2023)	Held on 21 January 2024 (3,415 Posts)
Previous Cycle Written Exam (Advt 02/2018)	Held on 12 May 2018 (1,302 Posts)

Vacancy & Eligible Posts

Total expected vacancies: 900 to 1,500+ Posts (Estimated for 2027 Recruitment Cycle)

Informatics Assistant (Non-TSP)

DoIT&C & Various Rajasthan Govt Departments

Informatics Assistant (TSP)

Scheduled Tribal Areas, Rajasthan

How to Apply

Step-by-step online application process

1
Visit the Rajasthan Single Sign-On portal at sso.rajasthan.gov.in and log in with your valid SSO ID and password.
2
Navigate to Citizen Apps (G2C) and select the 'Recruitment Portal' application.
3
Under the 'Ongoing Recruitments' section, locate 'Direct Recruitment of Informatics Assistant (Suchana Sahayak) 2027'.
4
Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) if not already done, verifying your Aadhaar / Jan Aadhaar details.
5
Fill in personal details, educational qualifications (BCA/B.Tech/PGDCA/Diploma/O-Level), and communication address.
6
Upload clear passport-size photograph (recent, plain background) and signature in prescribed dimensions.
7
Review the application preview carefully to ensure all information matches official matriculation certificates.
8
Pay the applicable examination fee online via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI, and download the confirmation receipt.

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General / Creamy Layer OBC & MBC Candidates	₹600 (One-Time Registration - OTR)
Non-Creamy Layer OBC / MBC / EWS of Rajasthan	₹400 (One-Time Registration - OTR)
SC / ST / Specially Abled (Divyangjan) of Rajasthan	₹400 (One-Time Registration - OTR)

Selection Process

1Stage 1: Written Examination (Part I) — Objective MCQ test carrying 100 Marks (150 Questions, 3 Hours Duration) covering Computer Concepts, IT Awareness, Problem Solving & Rajasthan GK.→
2Stage 2: Typing Speed Test (Part II) — Qualifying typing test on computer in both Hindi (15 minutes) and English (15 minutes) with a minimum speed benchmark of 20 words per minute (WPM). Candidates scoring at least 40% in Stage 1 are shortlisted in a 1:3 ratio.→
3Stage 3: Document Verification (DV) & Character Scrutiny — Verification of original computer degrees/diplomas, reservation certificates, and background verification.→
4Stage 4: Final Merit List Formulation — Purely based on Part I Written Exam marks among candidates who qualify the Part II Typing Speed Test.

Previous Year Cut Off

Year	General	OBC	SC	ST
2023 Written Exam (Advt 01/2023)	66.80	64.50	56.10	51.80
2018 Final Merit (Advt 02/2018)	67.13	64.67	59.33	51.33
2013 Final Selection (Advt 2013)	64.20	62.10	54.40	49.60

Smart Preparation Strategy — Exam-Cracking Tips & Study Plan

Expert strategies and actionable tips from toppers to maximize your score

1
Focus on Core IT Weightage: Around 70% of the written exam questions come directly from technical Computer Science topics (Networking, Operating Systems, DBMS, MS Office, and Internet Protocols).
2
Master MS Office Practical Applications: Questions on MS Excel formulas (VLOOKUP, SUMIF, Absolute vs Relative Referencing), MS Word shortcuts, and PowerPoint animations appear frequently.
3
Thorough Revision of Networking & Cyber Security: Focus on OSI model layers, IP address classes, subnetting basics, protocols (DNS, DHCP, HTTP, FTP), and types of cyber attacks.
4
Cover High-Yield Rajasthan GK: Revise Rajasthan geography (rivers, physical divisions, minerals), historic architecture (forts, palaces), and flagship government schemes for digital governance.
5
Begin Typing Practice Early: Do not wait for written exam results to start typing. Practice bilingual typing daily (15–20 minutes each for Hindi in Kruti Dev/Mangal font and English) to build consistency over 20 WPM.
6
Simulate Real Exam Timer: Solve 150-question mock tests under 3-hour exam conditions with mandatory 5th option OMR rules to master time allocation and eliminate unforced errors.

Recommended Books

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RSMSSB Informatics Assistant Comprehensive Guide (Tech & Non-Tech)

Navneet Mathur / Pathshala Classes

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Computer Awareness & Information Technology Fundamentals

Arihant Publications / Lucent

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Rajasthan General Knowledge (Rajasthan Aajtak)

Dr. L.R. Bhalla

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A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning

Dr. R.S. Aggarwal

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Informatics Assistant Solved Previous Year Papers (2013, 2018, 2024)

Daksha / Lakshya Publications

Common Questions About Informatics Assistant (सूचना सहायक) — Answered

Quick answers to help you prepare effectively and clear your doubts

When will the Rajasthan Informatics Assistant (Suchana Sahayak) 2027 notification be released?▼

As of late 2026, the official notification for the new Informatics Assistant recruitment has not yet been issued by RSSB. The recruitment notification is expected in Early 2027 (January – March 2027) once administrative financial clearances and category-wise rosters from DoIT&C are finalized.

How many vacancies are expected in the upcoming Rajasthan Suchana Sahayak recruitment?▼

The upcoming recruitment cycle is estimated to have between 900 to 1,500+ posts across state departments. The Rajasthan Government has already issued administrative and financial sanctions for 282 fresh Informatics Assistant (Level-8) posts for newly created Panchayat Samitis.

What is the expected exam date for Rajasthan Suchana Sahayak 2027?▼

The written examination is projected to be held in Mid 2027 (approximately May to July 2027), around 3 to 4 months after the release of the official notification.

What is the educational qualification required for Informatics Assistant (IA)?▼

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science / IT / Computer Applications (BCA/MCA) / Electronics & Communication (B.Tech/B.E.) OR any Graduate degree with PGDCA / DOEACC 'O' Level or higher OR a 3-year Polytechnic Diploma in Computer Applications / IT. Both technical and non-technical graduates with recognized computer credentials can apply.

What is the exam pattern and marking scheme for Informatics Assistant?▼

The written exam (Part I) comprises 150 objective multiple-choice questions for 100 marks with a duration of 3 hours. There is no negative marking in the evaluation scheme. However, candidates must darken the 5th option (Option E) for unattempted questions to avoid a 1/3rd penalty deduction per blank question.

What is the typing speed criteria for the Phase II skill test?▼

Candidates shortlisted from Part I (top 3x vacancies scoring at least 40% marks) undergo a qualifying typing test on computer: 15 minutes of Hindi typing (minimum 20 WPM) and 15 minutes of English typing (minimum 20 WPM). The typing test is qualifying in nature and marks are not added to the final merit score.

What is the salary and pay matrix level for Rajasthan Informatics Assistant?▼

Informatics Assistant is a technical post governed under Pay Matrix Level-8 (Grade Pay ₹2,800). During the mandatory 2-year probation period, candidates receive a fixed stipend of ₹18,500 per month, after which regular basic pay starting at ₹26,300 plus applicable Dearness Allowance (DA) and House Rent Allowance (HRA) is paid.