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Everything you might want to know before signing up. Last updated June 2026.

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On this page

  1. About the Rajasthan Computer Instructor exam
  2. Course scope & syllabus
  3. Pricing, payment & refunds
  4. Access, devices & language
  5. BCI vs SCI · upgrades
  6. Study experience & mock tests
  7. About the founder & trust
1 · About the Rajasthan Computer Instructor exam
What is the Rajasthan Computer Instructor Exam?

The Rajasthan Computer Instructor exam is a state-government recruitment test conducted by the Rajasthan Subordinate and Service Selection Board (RSSB), formerly RSMSSB, to fill teaching posts in Rajasthan government schools. There are two tiers:

  • Basic Computer Instructor (BCI) — recruitment-level role, broader vacancy pool.
  • Senior Computer Instructor (SCI) — senior-grade role, deeper syllabus.

For the 2026 cycle, RSSB has notified 3,951 BCI posts. Selection runs through Paper I (general ability + Rajasthan GK) and Paper II (Computer Science technical subjects + Pedagogy + Mental Ability).

Who conducts the Rajasthan Computer Instructor recruitment exam?

The exam is conducted by the Rajasthan Subordinate and Service Selection Board (RSSB). RSSB is the new name of RSMSSB after the 2024 rename. Official notifications, syllabus PDFs, and admit cards are published on rssb.rajasthan.gov.in. MeritPrep is an independent prep platform — we are not affiliated with RSSB.

How many vacancies are there for BCI 2026?

RSSB has notified 3,951 Basic Computer Instructor (BCI) posts for the 2026 recruitment cycle. Senior Computer Instructor (SCI) vacancies are smaller and notified separately. Always refer to the official RSSB notification PDF for the latest reservation-wise breakdown (UR / OBC / SC / ST / EWS / women / PwBD), and watch out for any subsequent additions through corrigenda.

What is the eligibility for Rajasthan Computer Instructor 2026?

Broadly:

  • Educational qualification: A Bachelor's degree in a Computer Science / IT discipline — B.E., B.Tech, MCA, BCA, M.Sc (CS/IT), or equivalent. SCI applicants generally need a postgraduate qualification.
  • Teaching qualification: A recognised teaching certification (typically B.Ed) per the RSSB notification.
  • Age: Typically 18–40 years for BCI with category-wise relaxations. SCI bands are higher.

Refer to the official RSSB notification for the exact, latest eligibility chart — this is the authoritative source.

What is the exam pattern for Computer Instructor 2026?

RSSB Paper II is the standard objective MCQ paper:

  • 100 questions across 2 hours (120 minutes).
  • +1 mark for a correct answer.
  • −1/3 mark negative marking for a wrong answer.
  • 4 options per question, one correct.

Paper I covers Rajasthan GK, current affairs, reasoning, and general ability. Paper II covers the subject-specific technical syllabus per the official notification — Computer Science core subjects, Pedagogy, and Mental Ability. MeritPrep's mock tests use the exact same pattern so practice mirrors exam day.

When is the BCI 2026 exam date?

Per the current RSSB notification, BCI Paper II is targeted for 22 August 2026 and SCI Paper II for 23 August 2026. Final dates are confirmed by RSSB through the admit-card release closer to the exam window. If RSSB postpones, we automatically extend plan validity on MeritPrep so your access carries through the new exam date.

Where can I read and download Computer Instructor Notes?

All MeritPrep lessons are available online at meritprep.in:

  • Free: the entire DBMS subject and Chapter 1 of every other subject — no sign-in needed.
  • BCI Full Access (₹1,499): full BCI syllabus notes + MCQs + flashcards + mock tests.
  • SCI Full Access (₹1,999): full SCI-depth notes across every active SCI subject.

Lessons currently render in-browser with chapter navigation and search. PDF download for paid users is on the roadmap and will be added at no extra cost when ready.

Where can I find a Computer Teacher technical course?

MeritPrep's BCI and SCI tracks ARE the technical course for the Rajasthan Computer Instructor recruitment. We cover the full official syllabus:

  • BCI track: all 12 Paper II subjects — DBMS, OS, DSA, Computer Networks, Programming, MS Office, Network Security, Internet & IoT, Computer Fundamentals, System Analysis & Design, Pedagogy, Mental Ability.
  • SCI track: 16 syllabus sections — adds higher-depth content for Algorithms, OOP with C++ / Java, Web Development, Software Engineering, Digital Logic, Computer Organization & Architecture, and more.

Each subject is broken into chapters that map 1:1 to the official syllabus subtopics. Try the free DBMS subject end-to-end before paying — that's the easiest way to judge fit.

2 · Course scope & syllabus
Does this cover Paper I as well?

Paper II (Computer Science technical subjects + Pedagogy + Mental Ability) is fully ready right now — 12,000+ MCQs, 4,500+ flashcards, 150+ mock tests across 23 subjects.

Paper I (Rajasthan General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Hindi, English, Reasoning) is being authored and will be added to your same account at no extra cost. Every BCI / SCI buyer gets it the moment it launches — you don't pay again.

Is the syllabus actually mapped to the 2026 RSSB notification?

Yes — every chapter and every microtopic maps 1:1 to a subtopic in the official RSSB BCI/SCI syllabus PDF. We don't merge subtopics into bigger chapters or split them across chapters. If RSSB lists 12 subtopics for Network Security, you get 12 chapters. The mapping document lives in MASTER_PLAN.md and is open for review on request.

Which subjects are live right now?

BCI track (12 subjects): DBMS, DSA, OS, CN, Programming, Network Security, Internet & IoT, Fundamentals of Computer, Data Processing (MS Office), Software Engineering / SAD, Pedagogy, Mental Ability.

SCI track (11 active, 5 more in progress): DBMS (SCI), DSA (SCI), Software Engineering (SCI), OOP with C++ & Java (SCI), Web Development (SCI), Network Security (SCI), Programming Fundamentals (SCI), Fundamentals of Computer (SCI), Digital Logic (SCI), Mental Ability (SCI), Pedagogy (SCI).

How do BCI and SCI lessons differ in depth?

BCI lessons are recall-focused: 700–1200 words, basic worked examples, terminology and common-fact MCQs. SCI lessons go deeper: 1200–1700 words, multi-step worked examples, algorithmic depth, edge cases, comparison tables with subtle distinctions, and PYQs drawn from SCI Paper II 2022 specifically. Same microtopic, different depth — the same answer key won't help on the other exam.

3 · Pricing, payment & refunds
What does it cost?

BCI track: ₹1,499 — one-time payment, lifetime access until exam day. SCI track: ₹1,999 — same terms. The DBMS subject is completely free for both tracks; Chapter 1 of every other subject is also free. No subscriptions, no monthly billing, no auto-renewal.

What's the refund policy?

No refunds after purchase. That's why we keep the entire DBMS subject + every Chapter 1 free — so you can stress-test the product before paying. If something in the platform is broken or content is missing, write to help@meritprep.in and we'll fix it; we just won't refund the purchase. Full policy: /refund.

What payment methods are accepted?

All Indian payment methods via Razorpay — UPI, net banking, debit/credit cards, and most wallets. International cards work too. Receipts are emailed automatically.

4 · Access, devices & language
Does MeritPrep work on phones?

Yes — the web app is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and laptops with the same login. You can save it to your home screen (iOS Safari → Share → Add to Home Screen; Android Chrome → Menu → Add to Home Screen) and it behaves like an installed app — full screen, no browser chrome.

Why is some content in Hinglish / not fully Hindi yet?

Hindi translations are being added across the platform in batches and will be complete before exam day. The "Hindi coming soon" banner shows exactly where Hindi is still being added — every other lesson, MCQ and flashcard is already fully available in English. Hindi-first authoring for Pedagogy and Mental Ability is already live.

What happens when the exam date passes — do I still have access?

Lifetime access means until the next RSSB BCI/SCI exam cycle, whichever you bought for. If RSSB postpones the exam, you keep access through the new date. If you don't crack it and want to retry the next cycle, write to us — we'll work something out, no charge.

5 · BCI vs SCI · upgrades
Can I upgrade from BCI to SCI later?

Yes. Pay only the difference (₹500) when you upgrade. Your BCI progress, notes and saved flashcards stay; every SCI subject unlocks on top.

Should I prep for both BCI and SCI?

Depends on your situation. BCI has 3,951 vacancies announced for 2026 — bigger pool, lower per-seat depth. SCI is the senior-grade equivalent with fewer seats but better pay-grade. Most aspirants pick one. If you have the bandwidth to write both, the upgrade path costs ₹500.

6 · Study experience & mock tests
How is the content structured?

Subject → Chapter → Microtopic. Each microtopic has one lesson (700–1700 words depending on track), 10 MCQs, and 3–4 flashcards. Chapter mocks are 15 questions in 22 minutes. Full subject mocks are 60 questions in 90 minutes. Exam simulators are 100 questions in 150 minutes — RSSB Paper II shape exactly.

Are the MCQs tagged to previous-year questions?

Yes. MCQs that are PYQ-anchored carry a tag pointing to the actual past-year question and year (e.g. "Q34 · 2022 SCI Paper II"). When the original PYQ asked something a specific way, our MCQs mirror that shape so you're practising the exam format, not a generic question style.

How do flashcards and Daily Review work?

Once you finish a microtopic's lesson + MCQs (≥ 70%), its flashcards enter your daily review queue. The queue uses a simple spaced-repetition schedule — get a card right, it shows up later; get it wrong, it shows up sooner. Doing the daily 10 every morning before the exam is the single highest-ROI study habit on the platform.

Can I download lessons for offline study?

Not at the moment — lessons are served from a CDN with cache headers, so opening a lesson once on a connection lets you scroll through it offline for the rest of that session. PDF export is on the roadmap for paid users.

7 · About the founder & trust
Who built MeritPrep?

MeritPrep is built by a single founder who cleared RPSC's Analyst-cum-Programmer (Deputy Director) exam on first attempt and made the merit list, and also scored a Top 100 rank in GATE 2025. The full backstory and motivation are on the landing page. Direct contact: help@meritprep.in.

How do I know the content is accurate?

Every chapter is mapped to the official RSSB syllabus PDF. MCQs go through a two-stage check (G1: schema lint, G2: semantic spot-check). PYQ-anchored questions cite their source year and question number. If you find a factual error, send it to help@meritprep.in — confirmed corrections ship within 48 hours.

Is my data secure?

Payment processing runs entirely through Razorpay — we never see your card details. Your study state (mastery, streak, mock history) is stored against your Google sign-in via Firebase Auth and Firestore, locked to your UID. We comply with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP). Full details in our privacy policy.

Where can I read the legal docs?