The RSSB Computer Instructor 2026 exam has two papers. Both are objective type, 3 hours each. If you’re taking this, you need to know what you’re walking into.
RSSB Computer Instructor 2026 — quick facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total papers | 2 (Paper I + Paper II) |
| Total marks | 400 (200 each paper) |
| Total questions | 200 (100 per paper) |
| Duration | 3 hours per paper |
| Exam type | Offline (OMR-based) |
| Negative marking | -0.5 marks per wrong answer |
| Exam date | 22-23 August 2026 |
Paper I: General aptitude (200 marks)
Everyone takes Paper I. It tests four core skills: general knowledge, language, reasoning, and math.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General knowledge | 25 | 50 |
| Language (Hindi/English) | 25 | 50 |
| Mental ability & reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| Numerical aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
What each section covers
General knowledge: Current affairs, history, geography, science, awards, personalities, sports.
Language: Vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension, sentence correction, cloze tests, rearranging jumbled sentences.
Reasoning: Analogies, series completion, coding-decoding, syllogism, puzzles, blood relations, seating arrangements.
Numerical aptitude: Percentage, profit and loss, simple and compound interest, time and work, speed and distance, averages, ratios, geometry, data interpretation.
Paper II: Subject-specific (200 marks)
This paper tests computer science fundamentals. You get 100 questions spread across 10 topics.
| Topic | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Programming & data structures | 30-35 | 60-70 |
| Database & web technologies | 25-30 | 50-60 |
| Operating systems & networks | 20-25 | 40-50 |
| Software engineering | 10-12 | 20-24 |
| Security & advanced topics | 8-10 | 16-20 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
What you need to know per topic
Programming & data structures: Variables, control structures, functions, recursion, arrays, strings, pointers, memory management, stacks, queues, linked lists, trees, graphs, sorting algorithms (quick sort, merge sort, heap sort), searching, time complexity analysis.
Database systems: ER model, relational model, normalization (1NF through BCNF), SQL basics (SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE), JOINs, aggregate functions, transactions, ACID properties.
Web technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, HTTP protocol, client-server architecture, web servers, responsive design.
Operating systems: Process management, scheduling (FCFS, SJF, round-robin), memory management, file systems, deadlocks, synchronization.
Networks: OSI model, TCP/IP model, IP addressing, subnetting, routing, application protocols (HTTP, FTP, SMTP, DNS).
Software engineering: SDLC models, requirements analysis, design patterns, testing types, version control.
Security: Encryption, threats, authentication, data protection, cybersecurity basics.
Advanced topics: Machine learning, cloud computing, IoT, blockchain, mobile development.
How the scoring works
| Answer type | Marks |
|---|---|
| Correct answer | +2 |
| Wrong answer | -0.5 |
| Unanswered | 0 |
So if you get 85 correct, you score 170 marks. 10 wrong costs you 5 marks. That leaves 165.
What’s the cutoff?
These are estimates based on previous years. The actual cutoff depends on difficulty level and how many people apply.
| Category | Expected score (out of 400) | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| General | 240-260 | 60-65% |
| OBC | 220-240 | 55-60% |
| SC/ST | 200-220 | 50-55% |
| EWS | 235-255 | 58-63% |
How to prepare
- Plan for 8-10 weeks. Cover all 10 topics systematically.
- Start with the fundamentals: Programming, data structures, database.
- Take mock tests regularly. This is how you find your weak spots.
- Keep a formula sheet for quick revision.
- Don’t guess. Wrong answers cost you 0.5 marks. Only attempt if you’re fairly sure.
- Manage your time: 1.8 minutes per question. Focus on high-priority topics first.
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Important links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official website | rssb.rajasthan.gov.in |
| Full notification PDF | Download PDF (GD-hosted) |
| Vacancy details & apply | RSSB Computer Instructor 2026 – Full Details |
Last updated: 23.05.2026
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