RPSC Assistant Fisheries Development Officer (AFDO) 2024: Important Dates
Key Dates for RPSC AFDO Exam 2024
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has released the important dates for the Assistant Fisheries Development Officer (AFDO) recruitment 2024. Below is a clear timeline of all crucial events and deadlines.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 11 September 2024 | Completed |
| Online Application End Date | 10 October 2024 (12:00 AM) | Completed |
| Last Date for Application Correction | 20 October 2024 (Tentative) | Upcoming |
| RPSC AFDO Exam Date | 29 July 2025 | Upcoming |
| Admit Card Release Date | To be announced | Will be updated when available |
| Result Declaration | To be announced | Will be updated when available |
| Document Verification | To be announced | Will be updated when available |
Timeline of RPSC AFDO Recruitment 2024
September 2024
- 11 September 2024: Online application process begins.
- Candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria before applying.
October 2024
- 10 October 2024: Last date to submit the online application form.
- Post 10 October 2024: Application correction window opens for a limited period (approximately 10 days).
July 2025
- 29 July 2025: RPSC AFDO written examination scheduled.
Post-Exam Events (Tentative)
- Admit Card Release: Expected a few weeks before the exam date.
- Result Declaration: Typically announced within a few months after the exam.
- Document Verification: Conducted for candidates who qualify the written exam.
Upcoming Events for RPSC AFDO 2024
Application Correction Window
- Event: Online application correction.
- Tentative Date: 11 October 2024 to 20 October 2024.
- Details: Candidates can edit specific details in their application forms, excluding name, father’s name, date of birth, and gender. A fee of ₹500 is applicable for corrections.
Written Examination
- Event: RPSC AFDO Written Exam.
- Date: 29 July 2025.
- Exam Pattern:
- Total Questions: 150 (Multiple Choice Type).
- Total Marks: 150.
- Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes.
- Sections:
- Part-A: General Knowledge of Rajasthan (40 questions, 40 marks).
- Part-B: Concerned Subject (Fisheries) (110 questions, 110 marks).
- Negative Marking: One-third of the marks deducted for each wrong answer.
Admit Card
- Event: Release of RPSC AFDO Admit Card.
- Expected Date: To be announced (likely in July 2025).
- Details: Candidates must download the admit card from the official RPSC website. It will contain exam center details, timing, and important instructions.
Result and Document Verification
- Event: RPSC AFDO Result Declaration.
- Expected Date: To be announced (likely in late 2025).
- Details: Results will be published on the official RPSC website. Shortlisted candidates will proceed to document verification.
Important Notes
- Eligibility: Candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria, including age limit (21-40 years as of 01 January 2025) and educational qualifications (Master’s in Fisheries Science or equivalent).
- Application Fee:
- General/OBC (Creamy Layer)/EBC Creamy Layer: ₹600.
- SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/EWS/Saharia: ₹400.
- PwBD: ₹400.
- Exam Centers: Locations will be announced with the admit card.
- Negative Marking: Applicable for incorrect answers.
For the latest updates, candidates are advised to regularly check the official RPSC website.
Sources:
- RPSC Official Notification dated 02 September 2024.
- Testbook RPSC AFDO Exam Updates (2025).