To assist the massive influx of candidates traveling for the RPSC Senior Teacher Competitive Exam 2026, the Kota Rail Division of Indian Railways has announced the operation of 28 special examination trains. These services are designed to accommodate the travel needs of over 1.25 million candidates who will be appearing for the exams scheduled between July 12 and July 18, 2026, across Rajasthan.
- Total Services: 28 special examination trains including four daily MEMU services.
- Key Connectivity: Services will link Kota, Akera, Jhalawar City, Ramganj Mandi, Chhabra, and Sogariya.
- Specific Timings: Akera-Kota Exam Special departs at 3:05 AM; Kota-Akera service departs at 8:30 PM.
- Exam Logistics: Candidates must arrive at centers 60 minutes before the start time.
Ensuring Smooth Travel for Candidates
Saurabh Jain, the Senior Divisional Commercial Manager of the Kota Rail Division, confirmed that these special trains are being introduced to manage the high volume of traffic. By running these dedicated MEMU services over the seven-day examination period, the Railways aims to prevent overcrowding and ensure that both examinees and regular commuters experience minimal disruption to their daily travel plans.
Exam Guidelines and Updates
The RPSC has confirmed that the examination will proceed as scheduled, rejecting any calls for postponement. Candidates, who received their admit cards on July 9, 2026, are advised to note that the total number of Senior Teacher vacancies has been revised from 10,537 to 9,651.
Strict adherence to arrival times is required, as the commission has mandated that no entry will be permitted 60 minutes after the reporting time. Furthermore, to ensure accuracy in the examination process, an additional 10 minutes will be provided to all candidates to fill the mandatory 5th option on their OMR answer sheets. Candidates are encouraged to check the official railway schedule for any last-minute updates to their specific train timings before heading to the station.