RPSC Technical Assistant (Geophysics) Eligibility Criteria 2024

RPSC Technical Assistant (Geophysics) - Overview

The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) conducts the competitive examination for the post of Technical Assistant (Geophysics) in the Ground Water Department. This document outlines the detailed eligibility criteria, including age limits, educational qualifications, nationality requirements, age relaxation, and other specific conditions.

Age Limit for RPSC Technical Assistant (Geophysics)

Minimum and Maximum Age (as of 01.01.2025)

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

Note:

• Candidates exceeding the maximum age limit as of 01.01.2025 are eligible for an additional 3-year relaxation if the post was advertised by RPSC in or before 1996-97 and no subsequent advertisement was issued (as per State Government Notification dated 23.09.2008).

Educational Qualification for RPSC Technical Assistant (Geophysics)

Essential Qualifications

1. Academic Qualification:

   • At least a II Class M.Sc./M.Tech. in Geophysics from a recognized university.

2. Language and Cultural Knowledge:

   • Working knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari Script.
   • Knowledge of Rajasthani Culture.

Additional Notes

• Candidates appearing for the final year of the required qualification may apply, but they must provide proof of qualification before the RPSC examination.
• False or incorrect information in the application may lead to disqualification under Section 217 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 and debarment from future examinations for one year.

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), More Backward Classes (MBC), and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) are applicable only to Rajasthan state domiciles.
  • Exception: Women from other states who marry a Rajasthan domicile are not eligible for SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS benefits (as per Supreme Court and Rajasthan High Court rulings).

Age Relaxation for RPSC Technical Assistant (Geophysics)

The following table outlines the age relaxation applicable to various categories:

Notes:

• Age relaxation is non-cumulative. Only one relaxation can be availed.
• Additional relaxation of 5 years is applicable to persons with benchmark disabilities after applying other relaxations.
• Ex-servicemen must be Rajasthan domiciles to avail benefits.

Other Requirements for RPSC Technical Assistant (Geophysics)

Physical Fitness

• Candidates must be medically fit as per the standards prescribed by the appointing authority.

Character Certificate

• A character certificate from the last educational institution is mandatory, stating the candidate’s character as "Good."

Police Verification

• A police verification certificate must be submitted post-selection, confirming no criminal record that would disqualify the candidate from government service.

Marital Status and Family Planning

• Candidates with more than two children as of 01.06.2002 are ineligible for appointment.
  • Exception: If the third child is born in a single delivery (e.g., twins), it is counted as one unit.
  • Exception: Children with disabilities are not counted.
  • Exception: This rule does not apply to widow/divorcee/abandoned women.

No Objection Certificate (NOC)

• Government employees must submit an NOC from their employer at the time of appointment.

Special Provisions for Women

• Widow/Divorcee/Abandoned Women:
  • Must submit a death certificate of husband (for widows) or court decree of divorce (for divorcees) issued on or before the last date of application.
  • Must submit an affidavit stating they have not remarried as of the application deadline.

Special Provisions for Persons with Disabilities (PwD)

• Benchmark Disabilities (40% or more):
  • Blindness, Locomotor Disability (both arms), and Cerebral Palsy candidates are eligible for a scribe without additional proof of writing disability.
  • Other categories require a certificate from the Chief Medical Officer approving the need for a scribe.
• Non-Benchmark Disabilities (less than 40%):
  • Require a certificate from the Chief Medical Officer to avail a scribe or compensatory time.

Ex-Servicemen

• Must submit a discharge certificate and NOC (if applicable) from the competent authority.
• Re-employment: Ex-servicemen who have already availed benefits for a government post in Rajasthan are not eligible for further benefits.

Important Notes

1. Application Process:

   • Applications must be submitted online via the RPSC website or SSO Portal.
   • One-Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory. Details like name, father’s name, date of birth, and gender cannot be modified post-registration.
   • Application Fee:
     • General/OBC (Creamy Layer)/MBC (Creamy Layer): ₹600
     • Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC-Non-Creamy Layer/MBC-Non-Creamy Layer/EWS): ₹400
     • Persons with Disabilities: ₹400

2. Document Verification:

   • Candidates must submit original documents for verification at the time of appointment.
   • Caste Certificates must be issued on or before the last date of application.
   • EWS Certificate must reflect the candidate’s and their father’s name, issued by the competent authority.

3. Disqualification:

   • Candidates providing false information or suppressing facts will be disqualified and debarred from future examinations for one year.
   • OMR Sheet Instructions:
     • Each question has 5 options. Candidates must darken only one bubble using a blue ballpoint pen.
     • Negative Marking: 1/3rd of the marks for each wrong answer.

Exam Pattern for RPSC Technical Assistant (Geophysics)

Key Points:

• Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deduction for each incorrect answer.
• Syllabus: Detailed syllabus is available on the RPSC website.

Syllabus Location

The syllabus for the RPSC Technical Assistant (Geophysics) examination is detailed in the provided documents under Part-A and Part-B. Below are the key sections:

• Part-A: General Knowledge of Rajasthan

  • Start Text: "# RAJASTHAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AJMER"
  • End Text: "- 40 Questions"
  • Description: Covers History, Culture & Heritage, Geography, Natural Resources, and Socio-Economic Development of Rajasthan (Pages 1-3 of the document).

• Part-B: Concerned Subject (Geophysics)

  • Start Text: "1. Mathematical Methods in Geophysics:"
  • End Text: "110 Questions"
  • Description: Covers 13 units including Mathematical Methods, Solid Earth Geophysics, Geophysical Signal Processing, Earthquake Seismology, Remote Sensing, GIS, Geophysical Well Logging, Gravity and Magnetic Methods, Electrical Methods, Geohydrology, Electromagnetic Methods, Seismic Methods, Geophysical Inversion, and Geophysical Equipments (Pages 3-12 of the document).