RSSB VDO Recruitment 2025: Exam Date, Vacancies, Eligibility & Results

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) administers the recruitment process for the Village Development Officer (VDO), also known as Gram Vikas Adhikari, opening up exceptional career paths within the state administration. The official notification (Advertisement No. 03/2025) was announced on 17th June 2025, with official announcements and exam logistics confirmed on 25th August 2025. This comprehensive guide details everything aspirants need to know regarding vacancies, important milestones, eligibility criteria, the application process, and examination guidelines.

Rajasthan VDO Recruitment 2025 Overview

The selection board invited applications from candidates who qualified the CET (Graduate Level) 2024. For a quick snapshot of the recruitment drive, refer to the summary table below:

Rajasthan VDO Recruitment 2025- Summary	Details
Conducting Body	Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB)
Post Name	Village Development Officer (VDO)
Vacancy	850
RSSB VDO Exam Date 2025	2nd November 2025 (Sunday)
Educational Qualifications	Graduation
Age Criteria	18 to 40 years
Application Fee	Rs. 600
Mode of Exam	Offline (OMR based)
Selection Process	Written exam, and Document Verification
Official Website	www.rssb.rajasthan.gov.in

Important Dates & Timeline

Online applications started on 19th June 2025 and concluded on 25th July 2025 (11:59 pm). Candidates who participated in the written exam held on 2nd November 2025 (Sunday) tracked crucial announcements, including the admit card release and final results. You can access official documentation via the Rajasthan VDO Notification 2025 PDF (Advertisement No. 03/2025).

Events	Dates
Notification	17th June 2025
Online Application Starts	19th June 2025
Last Date to Apply	25th July 2025 (11:59 pm)
Rajasthan VDO City Intimation Slip 2025	28th October 2025
Rajasthan VDO Admit Card 2025	30th October 2025
RSSB VDO Exam Date 2025	2nd November 2025 (Sunday)
Rajasthan VDO Answer Key 2025	12th November 2025
RSSB VDO Result 2025	19th December 2025

Vacancy Breakdown

The recruitment drive features a total of 850 Village Development Officer (VDO) positions distributed among scheduled and non-scheduled areas across Rajasthan.

Areas	Vacancy
Scheduled Area	683
Non-Scheduled Area	167
Total	850

Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications

To qualify for the Rajasthan Gram Vikas Adhikari position, candidates must meet specific educational, computer qualification, and age parameters.

Educational & Computer Qualifications Checklist

• A graduation degree from any recognized university.
• “O” Level or higher certificate conducted by DOEACC under the Department of Electronics, Government of India.
• A certificate in Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) or Data Preparation and Computer Software (DPCS) course under National/State Council for Vocational Training.
• A Diploma in Computer Science or Computer Application from a university established by law in India.
• An RSCIT certificate (Rajasthan State Certificate Course in IT) conducted by Vardhman Mahaveer Open University, Kota, under RKCL.

Age Limit and Relaxations

The age limit is set from 18 to 40 years as of 1st January 2026. Age relaxations apply as outlined below:

Category	Age relaxations
SC/ST/OBC (Male)/General (Female)	+5 years
SC/ST/OBC (Female)	+10 years

Application Fee Structure

Category	Fees
General/OBC (Creamy Layer)	Rs. 600
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	Rs. 400
SC/ST	Rs. 400

Steps to Apply for the RSMSSB VDO Exam 2025

Candidates who completed their registration utilized the Rajasthan SSO portal. Follow these procedural steps:

1. Visit the official website of the Rajasthan Subordinate Ministerial Services Selection Board, www.rssb.rajasthan.gov.in
2. Click on the ‘Recruitment’ tab.
3. Find and click on the link for RSMSSB VDO Recruitment 2025.
4. Register by filling in your basic details like name, place, pin code, and other required details
5. Log in with your registration number and password.
6. Fill in the other details and upload all the required documents in the prescribed format.
7. Pay the application fee online, take a printout of the submitted form for future use.

For access to application services, candidates can visit the RSSB VDO Application Portal – Click to Apply.

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

Selection Process Checklist

• Preliminary Examination
• Mains Examination
• Document Verification

Exam Pattern and Subjects

The offline (OMR-based) written exam consisted of 160 questions carrying a total of 200 marks, with a duration of 3 hours and a negative marking of 1/3 mark for each incorrect response.

Subject	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
Language Knowledge (General English, Hindi)	160	50	3 Hours
Maths	160	30	3 Hours
General Knowledge	160	20	3 Hours
Geography & Natural Resources	160	30	3 Hours
Rajasthan Agricultural & Economic Resources	160	30	3 Hours
History and Culture	160	30	3 Hours
Computer	160	10	3 Hours
Total	160	200

The subjects included under the evaluation framework are detailed in the View Rajasthan VDO Syllabus and Exam Pattern guide. Furthermore, candidates can practice using the Download RSMSSB VDO Previous Year Papers resource.

Salary Structure

Selected candidates appointed as Village Development Officers receive an attractive compensation package under Level 6 of the 7th Pay Commission.

Rajasthan VDO Salary 2025	Details
Basic Pay	Rs. 20800
Grade Pay	Rs. 2400
Pay Matrix	Pay band 1

Results, Answer Keys, and Cut Offs

Following the examination, RSSB published the Rajasthan VDO Answer Key 2025 on 12th November 2025. Candidates verified their responses and evaluated their performance. Subsequently, the official RSSB VDO Result 2025 was declared on 19th December 2025. Aspirants can also Check RSSB VDO Result 2025 – Click Here and review the minimum qualifying requirements via Check RSSB VDO Cut Off 2025 – Click Here.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the exam date for Rajasthan Gram Vikas Adhikari?

The Rajasthan VDO 2025 examination was officially held on 2nd November 2025 (Sunday).

What is the selection process for Rajasthan VDO 2025?

The selection procedure involves three rigorous stages: the Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and final Document Verification.

How many vacancies are available for Rajasthan VDO 2025?

A total of 850 vacancies were notified for the Gram Vikas Adhikari recruitment drive.

What is the last date to apply for Rajasthan VDO Recruitment 2025?

The application window closed on 25th July 2025. Candidates managed their registrations via the official RSSB website or the Rajasthan SSO portal at www.sso.rajasthan.gov.in.