RSCERT Launches Career Education Programme

• 24 Nov 2025

Why in News?

The Rajasthan State Council of Educational Research and Training (RSCERT) has launched a new Career Education Programme aimed at strengthening the career-counselling capacities of government school teachers across the state.

Key Points

• Objective: 
  • The Career Education Programme aims to train government teachers to guide students on academic choices, vocational pathways, skill development options, and emerging career trends..
  • It will help teachers provide structured career counselling, especially to students from rural and disadvantaged areas who lack access to professional guidance.
• Key Components: The initiative covers modules on career mapping, aptitude understanding, NEP-2020-aligned pathways, vocational education, digital learning opportunities, and scholarship awareness..
• Implementation & Institutional Role: 
  • RSCERT plans to create a statewide pool of certified teacher-counsellors to support schools in academic planning and student mentoring.
  • The programme supports the state's broader goal of improving student preparedness for higher education, competitive exams, and employment opportunities.

RSCERT

• Rajasthan State Council of Educational Research and Training (RSCERT) is the apex academic authority for school curriculum development, teacher training, textbook preparation, and educational research in Rajasthan.
• It works under the Department of School Education, aligning state curriculum with National Curriculum Framework (NCF) and National Education Policy 2020 (NEP) 2020 guidelines.
• RSCERT also coordinates with State Institute of Educational Research and Training (SIERT), district resource groups, and SCERT-level institutions to strengthen teacher capacity and learning outcomes in government schools.