RPSC Group Instructor/Surveyor/Assistant Apprenticeship Advisor (Gr.-II) Eligibility Criteria
Introduction
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) conducts the recruitment examination for the post of Group Instructor/Surveyor/Assistant Apprenticeship Advisor (Gr.-II). This document outlines the detailed eligibility criteria, including age limits, educational qualifications, nationality requirements, age relaxation for reserved categories, and other specific requirements.
Age Limit for RPSC Group Instructor/Surveyor/Assistant Apprenticeship Advisor (Gr.-II)
The age limit for candidates applying for the RPSC Group Instructor/Surveyor/Assistant Apprenticeship Advisor (Gr.-II) exam is as follows:
- Minimum Age: 21 years as of January 1, 2025
- Maximum Age: 40 years as of January 1, 2025
Note:
- Candidates who were over the age limit as of January 1, 2025, but were within the age limit as of January 1, 2019 or January 1, 2020 (as per previous notifications), are eligible for an additional 3-year relaxation in the upper age limit.
- The age is calculated based on the date of birth mentioned in the secondary examination certificate.
Educational Qualification for RPSC Group Instructor/Surveyor/Assistant Apprenticeship Advisor (Gr.-II)
Academic Qualification
Candidates must possess one of the following academic qualifications:
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Secondary Examination (Old Scheme):
- Passed Secondary examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as optional subjects from a recognized board.
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Secondary Examination (10+2 Scheme):
- Passed Secondary examination under the 10+2 scheme from a recognized board or its equivalent.
Technical Qualification
Candidates must possess one of the following technical qualifications:
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B.Voc/Degree in Technology/Engineering:
- B.Voc. or Degree in Technology/Engineering or an equivalent qualification from an AICTE/UGC-recognized university established by law in India.
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Diploma in Engineering/Technology:
- 3-year Diploma in Engineering/Technology from an AICTE-approved institute recognized by the State Board of Technical Education.
- 3-year Diploma in Engineering/Technology awarded by a UGC-recognized university established by law in India.
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Advanced Diploma (Vocational):
- Relevant Advanced Diploma (Vocational) from the Directorate General of Training (DGT).
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National Trade Certificate:
- National Trade Certificate in the trade relevant to the Engineering/Technology branch.
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National Apprenticeship Certificate:
- National Apprenticeship Certificate in the trade relevant to the Engineering/Technology branch.
Experience Requirement
Candidates must possess post-qualification salaried experience in the relevant trade from Industry, Government Department, or a recognized Teaching/Training Institution. The experience requirements are as follows:
| Qualification | Minimum Experience Required |
|---|---|
| B.Voc/Degree in Technology/Engineering | 3 years |
| Diploma in Engineering/Technology/Advanced Diploma | 5 years |
| National Trade Certificate/National Apprenticeship | 8 years |
Note:
- The required experience must be acquired by the last date of online application submission.
- Candidates must upload the experience certificate in the prescribed format along with the online application.
- Candidates appearing in the final year of the required qualification are eligible to apply, provided they submit proof of qualification before the competitive examination.
Additional Requirements
- Working Knowledge of Hindi: Written in Devanagari script.
- Knowledge of Rajasthan Culture.
Nationality and Domicile Requirements
Nationality
- Candidates must be Indian citizens.
Domicile
- Reserved Category Benefits: Only candidates who are permanent residents of Rajasthan are eligible for reservations under the following categories:
- Scheduled Castes (SC)
- Scheduled Tribes (ST)
- Other Backward Classes (OBC)
- More Backward Classes (MBC)
- Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
- Ex-Servicemen
Note:
- Candidates from other states applying under reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS) will be treated as General (Unreserved) candidates and are not eligible for reservation benefits.
- Women married to Rajasthan domiciles are not eligible for reservation benefits under SC/ST/OBC/MBC categories unless they are permanent residents of Rajasthan.
Scheduled Area Candidates
- Candidates from Scheduled Areas can apply for both Scheduled and Non-Scheduled Area vacancies.
- However, they must specify their preference for Scheduled or Non-Scheduled Area posts in the online application.
- Candidates applying for Scheduled Area posts must submit a residence certificate for the Scheduled Area when requested by the RPSC.
Age Relaxation for RPSC Group Instructor/Surveyor/Assistant Apprenticeship Advisor (Gr.-II)
The upper age limit is relaxed for candidates belonging to reserved categories and other special categories as follows:
| S.No. | Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Male candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS of Rajasthan State | 5 years |
| 2 | Female candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS of Rajasthan State | 10 years |
| 3 | Female candidates belonging to the General (Unreserved) category | 5 years |
| 4 | Widow and Divorced/Deserted Women | No upper age limit |
| 5 | Ex-Prisoners who served in government before conviction | No upper age limit |
| 6 | Ex-Prisoners (relaxation equal to the term of imprisonment served) | As per imprisonment term |
| 7 | Cadet Instructors (relaxation equal to service in National Cadet Corps) | As per service term (max 3 years) |
| 8 | Temporary government employees (if within age limit at initial appointment) | Deemed within age limit |
| 9 | Persons repatriated from East African countries (Kenya, Tanganyika, Uganda, Zanzibar) | No upper age limit |
| 10 | Persons serving in substantive capacity in Rajasthan State | Upper age limit: 40 years |
| 11 | Persons serving in Panchayat Samitis, Zila Parishads, or State PSUs in substantive capacity | Upper age limit: 40 years |
| 12 | Released Emergency Commissioned Officers and Short Service Commissioned Officers from the Army | Deemed within age limit |
| 13 | Persons repatriated from Pakistan during the 1971 Indo-Pak war | No upper age limit |
| 14 | Ex-Servicemen (as per Rajasthan Civil Services Rules, 1988) | 15 years (max age: 50/55 years*) |
| 15 | Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (as per Rajasthan Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2018) | 5 years |
Notes:
- *For direct recruitment where experience of a lower post is essential, the maximum age limit for Ex-Servicemen is 55 years.
- Non-Cumulative Relaxation: Candidates can avail only one of the above relaxations. Multiple relaxations cannot be combined.
- Additional Relaxation for Persons with Disabilities: Candidates with benchmark disabilities are eligible for an additional 5-year relaxation after applying any other applicable relaxation.
- Government Employees: The upper age limit for government employees is 60 years as per Rajasthan Service Rules.
Other Requirements for RPSC Group Instructor/Surveyor/Assistant Apprenticeship Advisor (Gr.-II)
Physical Fitness
- Candidates must be medically fit as per the standards prescribed by the appointing authority.
- A medical certificate from a competent authority must be submitted at the time of appointment.
Character and Antecedents
- Candidates must possess a character certificate from their last educational institution, stating that their character is "Good."
- A police verification certificate must be submitted at the time of appointment, confirming that the candidate has no criminal record that would disqualify them from government service.
Marital Status
- Candidates with more than two children as of June 1, 2002, are not eligible for appointment.
- Exception: If the candidate had two or fewer children as of June 1, 2002, and subsequently had multiple births (twins/triplets), the additional children will be counted as one unit.
- Exception for Widows/Divorcees: This rule does not apply to widows, divorced women, or deserted women.
Ex-Servicemen
- Ex-Servicemen must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the competent authority if they are currently employed.
- Ex-Servicemen who have already availed reservation benefits and joined a government post in Rajasthan are not eligible for further reservation benefits.
Persons with Disabilities (PwD)
- Candidates with benchmark disabilities (40% or more) are eligible for horizontal reservation and age relaxation.
- Scribe Facility: Candidates with visual impairment, locomotor disability (both arms), or cerebral palsy are eligible for a scribe. Other categories of disabilities may also avail this facility with a certificate from the Chief Medical Officer.
- Additional Time: Persons with disabilities are eligible for supplementary time during the examination.
Outstanding Sportspersons
- Outstanding sportspersons are eligible for reservation benefits as per the Department of Personnel (K-2) notification dated March 15, 2013, and November 21, 2019.
Application Process
- Candidates must apply online through the RPSC official website (https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in) or the SSO Portal (https://sso.rajasthan.gov.in).
- One-Time Registration (OTR): Candidates must complete One-Time Registration (OTR) before applying.
- Application Fee:
- General/OBC (Creamy Layer)/MBC (Creamy Layer): ₹400
- Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC-Non-Creamy Layer/MBC-Non-Creamy Layer/EWS/Saharia Tribe): ₹250
- Persons with Disabilities: ₹250
Note: Candidates from other states applying under reserved categories must pay the General category fee.
Documents Required
Candidates must submit the following documents at the time of verification:
- Age Proof: Secondary examination certificate.
- Educational Qualification Certificates: Mark sheets and degree/diploma certificates.
- Experience Certificates: In the prescribed format, detailing post-qualification experience.
- Category Certificates (if applicable):
- Caste certificate for SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS.
- Income certificate for OBC/MBC (Non-Creamy Layer).
- Disability certificate for Persons with Disabilities.
- Ex-Servicemen certificate.
- Widow/Divorcee/Deserted Women certificate.
- Domicile certificate for Scheduled Area candidates.
- Domicile Certificate: For candidates claiming reservation benefits.
- Character Certificate: From the last educational institution.
- Police Verification Certificate: To be submitted at the time of appointment.
- Medical Certificate: From a competent authority.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC): For candidates currently employed in government service.
- Marriage Certificate: For married candidates (as per government notification dated May 22, 2008).
- Affidavit for Marital Status: For widow/divorcee/deserted women candidates.
Important Notes
- False Information: Providing false or incorrect information in the application form may lead to disqualification and legal action under Section 217 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023.
- Withdrawal of Application: Candidates can withdraw their application within the stipulated time frame. However, withdrawal after the deadline is not permitted.
- Corrections in Application: Candidates can make corrections in the online application within 10 days of the last date of application submission by paying a fee of ₹500.
- Final Year Candidates: Candidates appearing in the final year of their qualifying examination are eligible to apply but must submit proof of qualification before the competitive examination.
- Reservation Benefits: Reservation benefits are not cumulative. Candidates can avail only one reservation benefit.
- Horizontal Reservation: Benefits under horizontal reservation (e.g., Persons with Disabilities, Ex-Servicemen) are adjusted within the vertical reservation categories (SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS/General).
Conclusion
Candidates are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria before applying for the RPSC Group Instructor/Surveyor/Assistant Apprenticeship Advisor (Gr.-II) examination. Ensure all documents are in order and submitted within the stipulated deadlines. For further details, visit the RPSC official website.