RPSC Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services Combined Competitive Exam 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Introduction
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) conducts the Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services Combined Competitive Exam 2024 for recruitment to 1096 posts (428 State Services and 668 Subordinate Services). This detailed eligibility guide covers all essential requirements for candidates, including age limits, educational qualifications, nationality, age relaxation, and other specific criteria.
Age Limit for RPSC Combined Competitive Exam 2024
General Age Criteria
- Minimum Age: 21 years as of 01 January 2025
- Maximum Age: 40 years as of 01 January 2025
Special Categories
- Non-Gazetted Employees (NGE):
- Minimum Age: 25 years as of 01 January 2025
- Maximum Age: 45 years as of 01 January 2025
- Experience Requirement: Must have completed not less than 5 years of service (whether officiating or substantive) as of 01 January 2025.
Note: Age calculation is based on 01 January 2025 as per the official notification. No additional age relaxation will be provided beyond the specified limits.
Educational Qualification for RPSC Combined Competitive Exam 2024
Minimum Requirement
Candidates must hold:
- A degree from any university incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India, or
- An equivalent qualification recognized by the Government in consultation with the Commission.
Additional Provisions
- Candidates appearing in the final year of their degree examination are eligible to apply, provided they submit proof of qualification before the Main Examination.
- Scheduled Area Candidates: Only candidates from Rajasthan’s Scheduled Areas are eligible for posts reserved under this category. They must submit a residence certificate for the Scheduled Area when requested by RPSC.
Note: Equivalent qualifications must be recognized by the Government of Rajasthan.
Nationality and Domicile Requirements
Nationality
- Candidates must be Indian citizens.
Domicile
- Reserved Category Benefits (SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS/Ex-Servicemen): Only available to permanent residents of Rajasthan.
- Exception: Women from other states who marry Rajasthan residents are not eligible for reserved category benefits and must apply under the General category.
- General Category: Open to candidates from all Indian states.
Note: Candidates from other states applying under reserved categories will be considered under the General category.
Age Relaxation for RPSC Combined Competitive Exam 2024
The following table outlines age relaxation for various categories:
| S.No. | Category | Age Relaxation (Years) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), OBC, MBC, and EWS (Male Candidates) | 5 |
| 2. | Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), OBC, MBC, and EWS (Female Candidates) | 10 |
| 3. | General Category Women | 5 |
| 4. | Widows and Divorced Women (No remarriage) | No upper age limit |
| 5. | Ex-Prisoners (Substantive service before conviction) | Case-specific |
| 6. | Ex-Prisoners (Not overage before conviction) | Equal to imprisonment |
| 7. | NCC Cadet Instructors | Equal to NCC service |
| 8. | Reservists and Ex-Servicemen (Defence Personnel) | 50 years |
| 9. | Released Emergency Commissioned Officers and Short Service Commissioned Officers | Case-specific |
| 10. | Persons serving in Rajasthan State affairs (Substantive capacity) | 45 years |
| 11. | Persons serving in Panchayat Samities and Zila Parishads (Substantive capacity) | 45 years |
| 12. | Persons serving in Rajasthan State Public Sector Undertakings/Corporations (Substantive) | 40 years |
| 13. | Ex-Servicemen (State Services) | 10 |
| 13. | Ex-Servicemen (Subordinate Services) | 15 |
| 14. | Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 5 |
Key Notes on Age Relaxation
- Non-Cumulative: Candidates can avail only one age relaxation benefit.
- PwBD Candidates: Additional 5 years relaxation after applying any other eligible relaxation.
- Ex-Servicemen: If the permissible age exceeds 50 years, the upper limit is capped at 50 years (or 55 years for posts requiring lower-level experience).
Other Requirements for RPSC Combined Competitive Exam 2024
Departmental Candidates (DC)
- Eligibility: Only ministerial employees of the concerned department are eligible for DC-reserved posts.
- Posts Reserved for DC:
- Rajasthan Devsthan Subordinate Service (NSA)
- Rajasthan Cooperative Subordinate Service (NSA)
- Rajasthan Food and Civil Supplies Subordinate Service (NSA)
- Rajasthan Labour Welfare Subordinate Service (NSA)
- Rajasthan State Agriculture Marketing Department (Junior Marketing Officer)
Note: Candidates must mention "DC" (Departmental Candidate) in their application form to avail this benefit.
Non-Gazetted Employees (NGE)
- Eligibility: Open to non-gazetted employees of the Rajasthan Government, Panchayat Samities, and Zila Parishads.
- Experience Requirement: Must have completed 5 years of service (officiating or substantive) as of 01 January 2025.
Special Categories
- Sports Persons: Must meet eligibility criteria as per Personnel Department notifications dated 15.03.2013 and 21.11.2019.
- Ex-Servicemen: Must submit a discharge certificate and NOC (No Objection Certificate) if still in service.
- Persons with Disabilities (PwBD):
- Eligibility: 40% or more benchmark disability as per The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
- Facilities: Scribes and compensatory time may be provided upon submission of a medical certificate from a competent authority.
- Widows/Divorced Women:
- Widows: Must submit a death certificate of husband.
- Divorced Women: Must submit a divorce decree from a competent court.
- Remarriage: If remarried, candidates will lose eligibility for this category.
Additional Conditions
- Marriage Certificate: Mandatory for all candidates as per Government Circular dated 22.05.2006.
- Family Planning: Candidates with more than two children born after 01.06.2002 are ineligible for appointment.
- Exception: Children born from a single delivery (e.g., twins) are counted as one unit.
- Character Certificate: A police verification certificate must be submitted post-selection, confirming no criminal record.
- Medical Fitness: Candidates must be medically fit for state service as certified by a competent authority.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC): Required for government employees already in service.
Document Verification for RPSC Combined Competitive Exam 2024
Candidates must submit the following documents for verification:
| Document Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS) | Must be issued before the last date of application (18.10.2024). |
| Income Certificate (OBC/MBC/EWS) | Must reflect parental income for married women. |
| Domicile Certificate | Required for reserved category candidates (Rajasthan residents only). |
| Educational Certificates | Degree/equivalent qualification certificates. |
| Experience Certificate (NGE/DC) | Must confirm 5 years of service as of 01 January 2025. |
| Disability Certificate (PwBD) | Must be issued by a competent medical authority (40% or more benchmark disability). |
| Ex-Servicemen Certificate | Discharge certificate and NOC (if applicable). |
| Widow/Divorcee Certificate | Death certificate (widows) or divorce decree (divorced women). |
| Marriage Certificate | Mandatory for all candidates. |
| No Objection Certificate (NOC) | Required for government employees in service. |
| Police Verification Certificate | Must confirm no criminal record. |
| Medical Fitness Certificate | Must confirm fitness for state service. |
Note: All certificates must be valid and issued by competent authorities.
Important Notes for Candidates
- Application Process:
- Apply online via the RPSC Official Website or SSO Portal.
- One-Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory.
- Application Fee:
- General/OBC (Creamy Layer)/MBC (Creamy Layer): ₹600
- Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/MBC-NCL/EWS): ₹400
- PwBD Candidates: ₹400
- Corrections: Limited to non-critical fields (e.g., photo, signature) within 10 days of application submission or 60 days before the exam.
- Withdrawal: Candidates can withdraw applications before the Main Examination.
- False Information: Providing false details may lead to disqualification for 1 year under Indian Justice Code (BNS) Section 217.
Conclusion
Candidates must ensure they meet all eligibility criteria before applying for the RPSC Combined Competitive Exam 2024. For the latest updates, refer to the RPSC Official Website.
Note: This guide is based on the official notification dated 02.09.2024 and subsequent corrigenda. RPSC reserves the right to modify eligibility criteria.