Latest Update: The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has issued the official notification for the recruitment of Village Development Officers (VDO) for the year 2025. A total of 850 vacancies have been announced under advertisement number 03/2025. The online application process begins on June 19, 2025, and the last date to apply is July 18, 2025. The written exam is scheduled for August 31, 2025. Interested candidates can find all the details and apply through the official RSSB website.
RSSB Village Development Officer (VDO) Recruitment 2025: Overview
This is a significant opportunity for candidates seeking a government job in Rajasthan. Below are the key details regarding the application process, fees, age limit, and eligibility criteria.
| Important Dates | Application Fee (One-Time Registration) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Start | 19/06/2025 | General / OBC (Creamy Layer) | ₹ 600/- |
| Last Date to Apply | 18/07/2025 | OBC NCL / SC / ST / EWS | ₹ 400/- |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 18/07/2025 | Correction Charge | ₹ 300/- |
| Exam Date | 31/08/2025 | Note: This is a one-time registration fee. Candidates who have paid the OTR fee once will not have to pay the application fee for subsequent RSSB recruitments. | |
RSSB VDO Recruitment 2025: Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 40 Years
- Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules. Please refer to the official notification for more details.
Vacancy Details: Total 850 Posts
| Post Name | Area | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Village Development Officer (VDO) | Non-Scheduled Area | 683 |
| Scheduled Area | 167 | |
| Total | 850 | |
RSSB VDO Eligibility Criteria 2025
- Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university.
- Proficiency in Devanagari script (written Hindi) and knowledge of Rajasthan’s culture.
- AND one of the following computer qualifications:
- ‘O’ Level Certificate by DOEACC.
- COPA / DPCS Certificate.
- Diploma in Computer Science / Computer Application.
- RS-CIT course certificate.
RSSB VDO Selection Process 2025
The selection process for the RSSB VDO recruitment consists of two main stages:
- Preliminary Examination (CET): Candidates must have qualified the Rajasthan Common Eligibility Test (CET) 2024 to be eligible for the main exam.
- Main Examination: Shortlisted candidates will appear for the main written examination, which will determine the final merit list.
RSSB VDO Mains Exam Pattern 2025
The main examination will be an objective-type (MCQ) paper. Key details of the exam pattern are as follows:
- The total duration of the exam will be 3 hours.
- There will be a total of 160 questions for 200 marks.
- There is a negative marking of 1/3 mark for each incorrect answer.
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Language Knowledge (General Hindi and English) | 50 |
| Mathematics | 30 |
| General Knowledge | 20 |
| Geography & Natural Resources | 30 |
| Rajasthan Agricultural & Economic Resources | 30 |
| History and Culture of Rajasthan | 30 |
| Basic Computer | 10 |
| Total | 200 |
RSSB VDO Syllabus 2025 (Overview)
- Current Affairs: Major events and issues at the state, national, and international levels.
- Geography & Natural Resources: World geography, Indian ecology, Rajasthan’s geography, climate, resources, etc.
- History and Culture of Rajasthan: Medieval history, freedom movement, folk traditions, music, dance, festivals, etc.
- Rajasthan Agricultural & Economic Resources: Crops, industries, irrigation projects, economic schemes, etc.
- Language (Hindi & English): Grammar and paragraph-based questions at the senior secondary level.
- Mathematics: Topics will be at the senior secondary level.
- Basic Computer: Computer organization (RAM, ROM), operating systems, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
RSSB VDO Salary 2025
Selected candidates will be placed in the Pay Matrix Level 6 of the 7th Pay Commission. The salary details are as follows:
- Pay Band: PB-1
- Grade Pay: ₹ 2,400/-
- Basic Pay (Expected): ₹ 20,800/-
- Approximate Salary (After Probation): ₹ 24,380/- per month
How to Apply for RSSB VDO Online Form 2025
- Visit the Official Website: Go to the official RSSB website to start the application process.
- One-Time Registration (OTR): If you haven’t already, complete the One-Time Registration on the RSSB portal.
- Read the Notification: Carefully read the official notification (Advt. No. 03/2025) before applying.
- Fill the Application Form: Log in and fill out the application form with accurate details.
- Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other required documents.
- Pay the Fee: Pay the OTR fee if you are a new user. Otherwise, proceed without payment.
- Submit and Print: Review the application form carefully before final submission and take a printout for your records.
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