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The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) held the Clerk Grade-II (LDC) and Junior Assistant Combined Recruitment Examination 2026 on 5 July 2026, and the provisional answer key is expected in the second week of July at rssb.rajasthan.gov.in. Before you worry about your score, understand the one rule that decides whether your paper is even valid: RSSB's five-option format, where leaving too many questions blank can disqualify you regardless of how many you got right.
The five-option rule — the most important thing to check
RSSB uses a five-option OMR format (A to E). The rules are strict and specific:
- Every question you do not answer must have Option E darkened — you cannot leave it completely blank.
- If you leave more than 10% of the questions fully blank (no bubble at all, including E), you are disqualified.
- Candidates are given 10 extra minutes at the end specifically to darken Option E on any skipped question.
This is why some well-scoring candidates still get rejected — not for wrong answers, but for blank bubbles. When your response sheet comes out, the first thing to verify is that you did not cross the 10% blank threshold.
Marking scheme and negative marking
There is a deduction of one-third of a mark for each wrong answer, so a careless guess costs you. An unattempted question with Option E darkened carries no penalty — which is exactly why the five-option rule exists. The exact number of questions and total marks per paper are as specified in the official notification; because RSSB's 2026 notice is the authoritative source for the precise count, we are not publishing an unverified per-question figure or an estimated score here. Once the official answer key and your response sheet are out, tally your correct and wrong answers and apply the one-third deduction to estimate your score honestly.
How to download the answer key and response sheet
- Open the official portal rssb.rajasthan.gov.in (link in the Important Links section below).
- Go to the News / Answer Key section and open the LDC / Junior Assistant Answer Key 2026 notice.
- Download the provisional answer key PDF for your paper and shift.
- For your personal response sheet, log in with your SSO ID / application number and password on the recruitment portal.
- Compare your marked answers against the key, question by question.
Objection window
After the provisional key, RSSB opens an online objection window for a limited period at a fee of about Rs 100 per question, with supporting evidence required. The exact objection dates are announced with the key, so watch the portal. A subject-expert committee reviews challenges before the final key is issued — so a borderline provisional score should be treated as provisional until then.
Exam pattern overview
The exam had two papers on 5 July 2026: Paper-I (9:30 AM to 12:30 PM) covering General Knowledge, Everyday Science, Mathematics and Computer, and Paper-II (3:00 PM to 6:00 PM) covering Hindi and English language. About 8.9 lakh candidates appeared. The precise question count and marks per paper are set out in the official notification.
What comes next
The sequence from here is: provisional answer key → objection window → final answer key → result → typing test → final merit. The LDC selection includes a typing test for shortlisted candidates, so clearing the written stage is not the last step. Keep your provisional estimate and documents ready for the stages ahead.
About the recruitment
This is the RSSB Clerk Grade-II (Lower Division Clerk) and Junior Assistant combined direct recruitment, reported to be for around 10,644 posts across various Rajasthan state departments, boards and corporations. The exact vacancy and department-wise split are in the official notification; treat the figure as indicative until confirmed. See more on the Rajasthan government jobs hub.
हिंदी सारांश
RSSB राजस्थान LDC आंसर की 2026 जुलाई के दूसरे सप्ताह में अपेक्षित; परीक्षा 5 जुलाई 2026 को हुई। मुख्य बातें:
- पाँच-विकल्प नियम: हर अनुत्तरित प्रश्न पर Option E भरें; 10% से अधिक खाली = अयोग्यता (E भरने हेतु 10 अतिरिक्त मिनट)।
- नेगेटिव मार्किंग: प्रति गलत उत्तर एक-तिहाई अंक की कटौती।
- डाउनलोड: rssb.rajasthan.gov.in पर आंसर की; रिस्पॉन्स शीट SSO लॉगिन से।
- आपत्ति: प्रोविजनल की के बाद, ऑनलाइन, ~100 रुपये प्रति प्रश्न।
- आगे: फाइनल की → रिजल्ट → टाइपिंग टेस्ट → मेरिट।
Related pages
See more just-out keys on the answer key hub and other Rajasthan government jobs. The official answer-key and response-sheet links are in the Important Links section below.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| LDC Exam (Paper-I and Paper-II) |
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official portal of RSSB (linked in Important Links below).
- Register with a valid email and mobile number to generate login credentials.
- Fill the application form with personal, educational, and contact details exactly as on official documents.
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee through the prescribed payment mode (see Application Fee table above).
- Review all entries carefully, then submit the form.
- Download and print a copy of the submitted application for your records.
Resultpedia is independent and not affiliated with Rajasthan Staff Selection Board. The official application link is in the Important Links section at the bottom of this page — verify all details on the official portal before applying.
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Frequently Asked Questions
RSSB LDC answer key 2026 kab aayegi?RSSB LDC आंसर की 2026 कब आएगी?
The RSSB Rajasthan LDC provisional answer key 2026 is expected in the second week of July 2026, after the exam held on 5 July, at rssb.rajasthan.gov.in. No exact date has been announced, so watch the official portal; the objection window opens after the provisional key.
RSSB LDC answer key kaise download kare?RSSB LDC आंसर की कैसे डाउनलोड करें?
Open rssb.rajasthan.gov.in, go to the Answer Key section, and download the LDC / Junior Assistant Answer Key 2026 PDF for your paper and shift. For your personal response sheet, log in with your SSO ID and password. The official link is in the Important Links section.
RSSB ka paanch-vikalp (fifth option) niyam kya hai?RSSB का पाँच-विकल्प नियम क्या है?
RSSB uses a five-option (A to E) format. Every unattempted question must have Option E darkened, and leaving more than 10% of questions fully blank leads to disqualification. Candidates get 10 extra minutes to mark Option E on skipped questions.
Is there negative marking in the RSSB LDC exam?
Yes. There is a deduction of one-third of a mark for each wrong answer. An unattempted question with Option E darkened carries no penalty. The exact questions and marks per paper are in the official notification.
What is the objection fee for the RSSB LDC answer key?
Objections are raised online at about Rs 100 per question with supporting evidence, during the objection window that opens after the provisional key. A subject-expert committee reviews challenges before the final key is issued. Exact dates come with the key.
Can I get disqualified even with a good score?
Yes — if you leave more than 10% of the questions completely blank (without darkening Option E), you are disqualified regardless of your correct answers. Always verify your blank count on the response sheet before assessing your score.
What comes after the RSSB LDC answer key?
The sequence is provisional key → objection window → final answer key → result → typing test → final merit. The LDC selection includes a typing test for shortlisted candidates, so the written result is not the last stage.
How many posts are in the RSSB LDC 2026 recruitment?
The recruitment is reported to be for around 10,644 posts of Clerk Grade-II (LDC) and Junior Assistant across Rajasthan departments. Treat this as indicative and confirm the exact vacancy in the official notification.
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A note for candidates.
Check your blank count before you check your score. Every RSSB cycle produces candidates who cleared the cut-off on correct answers but were disqualified for leaving more than 10% of questions unmarked — a rule unique to Rajasthan's five-option format that catches out anyone who ran short of time and forgot to darken Option E. When your response sheet is released, your very first task is to confirm you stayed under that blank threshold; only then does your score matter. On the marking itself, the one-third negative penalty means blind guessing is a real cost, so when you tally against the official key, be honest about wrong answers rather than assuming a rosy total. And because the exact question count and marks come only from the official notice, resist the estimated "score calculators" floating around that assume a question count RSSB has not confirmed for this exam — wait for the official key and your own response sheet, then compute your estimate on the real numbers. The typing test still lies ahead, so a good written score is a gate, not the finish line.