RPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Eligibility Criteria 2025

The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has outlined specific eligibility criteria for the RPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer (AAE) Recruitment 2025. Candidates must meet these requirements to apply for the 281 vacancies announced under Advertisement No. 03/EXAM/A.En.(Agriculture)/RPSC/EP-I/2025-26. Below is a detailed breakdown of the eligibility criteria, including age limits, educational qualifications, nationality, age relaxation, and other requirements.

RPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Age Limit

The age limit for the RPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer 2025 exam is calculated as of January 1, 2026. Candidates must adhere to the following age criteria:

• Minimum Age: 20 years
• Maximum Age: 40 years

Note:

• Candidates who were over the maximum age limit as of January 1, 2026, but were eligible during the last recruitment conducted in 1998, are granted an additional 3-year relaxation in the upper age limit.
• The age limit applies uniformly across all categories unless specified otherwise under age relaxation provisions.

RPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Educational Qualification

To be eligible for the RPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer 2025 exam, candidates must fulfill the following educational criteria:

1. Degree Requirement:

   • A Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Engineering from a university established by law in India.

2. Language Proficiency:

   • Working knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script.
   • Knowledge of Rajasthan culture.

3. Final Year Candidates:

   • Candidates appearing for the final year examination of the required degree are eligible to apply. However, they must provide proof of having acquired the qualification before the written examination conducted by RPSC.

Note:

• Degrees obtained through distance learning or open universities must be recognized by the Government of India or the University Grants Commission (UGC).
• Candidates must ensure their educational qualifications are valid and verifiable.

RPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Nationality and Domicile Requirements

Nationality:

• Candidates must be Indian citizens.

Domicile:

• Reserved Category Benefits:

  • Benefits for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Most Backward Classes (MBC), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), and Ex-Servicemen (Ex. Ser.) are exclusively available to candidates who are native residents of Rajasthan.
  • Candidates from other states applying under these categories will be treated as General (Unreserved) candidates and are not eligible for reservation benefits.

• Special Note for Women:

  • Women from other states who marry a Rajasthan native after marriage are not eligible for reservation benefits under SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS categories. They must apply under the General category.

RPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Age Relaxation

The RPSC provides age relaxation for specific categories as per government norms. The table below outlines the age relaxation applicable to various categories:

Important Notes:

• Age relaxation provisions are non-cumulative. Candidates can avail relaxation under only one category.
• Additional 3-year relaxation is granted to all candidates due to the long gap since the last recruitment in 1998.
• PwBD candidates are eligible for an additional 5-year relaxation on top of any other applicable relaxation.

RPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Other Requirements

In addition to age and educational qualifications, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

1. Character and Conduct:

   • Candidates must possess a good character as certified by their last attended educational institution.
   • A police verification certificate must be submitted at the time of appointment, confirming no criminal record that would disqualify them from government service.

2. Medical Fitness:

   • Candidates must be medically fit as per the standards prescribed by the Rajasthan Government. A medical certificate from a competent authority must be submitted at the time of appointment.

3. Marital Status (Two-Child Norm):

   • Candidates with more than two children as of June 1, 2002, are not eligible for appointment. Exceptions include:
     • If the number of children does not increase after June 1, 2002.
     • If a candidate has one child from a previous delivery and multiple children from a subsequent delivery, they will be counted as one unit.
     • Children with disabilities are not counted in the total.
     • This norm does not apply to widows, divorced women, or women in a legally void marriage.

4. No Objection Certificate (NOC):

   • Government employees (Central/State/Government Undertakings) must submit a NOC from their employer at the time of document verification if selected.

5. Documentary Proof for Special Categories:

   • Widows: Must submit a death certificate of their husband and linking documents (e.g., marriage certificate, ration card, child’s birth certificate).
   • Divorced/Deserted Women: Must submit a court decree issued by a competent authority, valid as of the last date of application.
   • Ex-Servicemen: Must submit a discharge certificate and NOC if applying based on anticipated retirement.
   • Persons with Disabilities (PwBD): Must submit a disability certificate (40% or more) issued by a competent medical authority. Certificates issued after March 1, 2024, must be from the UDID/Swavlamban Portal.
   • Sports Persons: Must submit certificates as per the notifications dated March 15, 2013, and November 21, 2019, from the Personnel Department.

6. Application Withdrawal:

   • Candidates can withdraw their application within the stipulated time frame if they no longer wish to appear for the exam. This will not count as an absence for the purpose of OTR (One Time Registration) restrictions.

7. One Time Registration (OTR) Fee:

   • Candidates must pay the OTR fee as follows:
     • General/OBC (Creamy Layer)/MBC (Creamy Layer): ₹600
     • SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/MBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/EWS/Divyangjan/Sahariya Tribe: ₹400
   • Note: Candidates from other states applying under SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS categories must pay the General category fee (₹600).

8. OTR Restrictions:

   • If a candidate is absent from two RPSC exams in a financial year (April 1 to March 31), their OTR account will be blocked.
   • To unblock the account:
     • First unblocking: ₹750
     • Second unblocking (same financial year): ₹1500

Important Notes for Candidates

• False Information: Providing false or misleading information in the application form is a punishable offense under Section 217 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. Such candidates will be disqualified and debarred from future RPSC exams for three years.

• Category Changes: Candidates cannot change their category (e.g., SC/ST/OBC to General) after the last date of application unless they provide valid proof of a change in status (e.g., divorce decree for women).

• Document Verification: All documents, including educational certificates, caste certificates, and age proof, must be submitted in their original form during document verification. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.

• Final Year Candidates: Candidates appearing for their final year exams must ensure they obtain their degree before the RPSC AAE written examination. Provisional certificates will not be accepted.

• Application Process:

  • Applications must be submitted online through the RPSC official website or the SSO Portal.
  • No offline applications will be accepted.
  • Candidates must upload a live photograph, signature, and left thumb impression during the application process.

Conclusion

The RPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer 2025 exam offers a significant opportunity for candidates with a degree in Agricultural Engineering to secure a permanent government position in Rajasthan. However, it is crucial to carefully review and meet all eligibility criteria, including age limits, educational qualifications, and category-specific requirements. Candidates are advised to read the official notification thoroughly and ensure all documents are in order before applying.

For further updates and detailed information, candidates should regularly visit the RPSC official website.