RSMSSB Contractual Ayush Officer (Ayurveda/Homeopathy/Unani) 2025: Eligibility Criteria

Introduction

The Rajasthan Subordinate and Ministerial Services Selection Board (RSMSSB) invites applications for 1,535 contractual Ayush Officer (Ayurveda/Homeopathy/Unani) positions under the National Health Mission (NHM), Rajasthan. This guide outlines the detailed eligibility criteria for candidates applying to the RSMSSB Ayush Officer 2025 exam.

Age Limit for RSMSSB Ayush Officer 2025

The age criteria for the RSMSSB Contractual Ayush Officer exam are calculated as of January 1, 2026, as per the Rajasthan Contractual Hiring to Civil Post Rules, 2022.

Note:

• Age relaxation is non-cumulative (only one category of relaxation applies).
• For ex-servicemen, the maximum age limit is 50 years (55 years if lower-post experience is mandatory).
• Widows and divorced women have no upper age limit but must not exceed the state’s retirement age.
• Persons with Disabilities (PwD) receive an additional 5-year relaxation beyond other applicable categories.

Educational Qualification for RSMSSB Ayush Officer 2025

Candidates must possess one of the following degrees from a university established by law in India and recognized under the Rajasthan Homoeopathic Medicine Act, 1969 (Act 1 of 1970). Registration with the relevant board in Rajasthan is mandatory by the application deadline.

Ayurveda

• Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (B.A.M.S.) or Ayurvedacharya/Bhishagacharya degree.
• Registered with the Board of Indian Medicine, Rajasthan.

Homeopathy

• Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (B.H.M.S.).
• Registered with the Homeopathic Board, Rajasthan.

Unani

• Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (B.U.M.S.).
• Registered with the Board of Indian Medicine, Rajasthan.

Key Notes:

• Degrees must be acquired before the application deadline.
• Registration certificates must be valid and submitted during document verification.
• Foreign degrees must be equivalent to Indian qualifications and recognized by the relevant authorities.

Nationality and Domicile Requirements

Candidates must meet one of the following nationality criteria:

1. Indian citizen, or
2. Nepal/Bhutan subject, or
3. Tibetan refugee who migrated to India before January 1, 1962, with the intent to settle permanently, or
4. Person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, or Vietnam with the intent to settle permanently in India.

Additional Requirements:

• Domicile: Preference is given to Rajasthan domiciles for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS).
• Scheduled Area Candidates: Only local residents of Rajasthan’s scheduled areas (as defined by Presidential Notification No. F.19(2) 80-L-1 dated 12.02.1981) are eligible for the 195 reserved posts in scheduled areas.
• Non-Rajasthan Candidates: SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS candidates from other states will be treated as General category applicants.

Documentary Proof:

• Domicile Certificate: Issued by a competent authority in Rajasthan.
• Caste Certificate: For reserved categories, issued by a competent authority in Rajasthan (valid as of the application deadline).
• Eligibility Certificate: For Nepal/Bhutan/Tibetan refugees, issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.

Age Relaxation for Reserved Categories

The following table outlines the age relaxation applicable to reserved categories for the RSMSSB Ayush Officer 2025 exam:

Notes:

• *Ex-servicemen: 55 years if lower-post experience is mandatory.
• **Widows/divorced women: No upper age limit, but must not exceed the state’s retirement age.
• ***PwD: Relaxation is additional to other applicable categories (e.g., SC/PwD = 5 + 5 = 10 years).

Other Requirements for RSMSSB Ayush Officer 2025

1. Health and Character

• Physical Fitness: Candidates must be mentally and physically fit to perform duties. A medical certificate from the Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) of the candidate’s district is required post-selection.
• Character Certificate: Must be issued by the principal of the last attended educational institution or two responsible non-relatives (dated within 6 months of the application).

2. Marital Status

• Bigamy Prohibition: Male candidates with more than one living wife are ineligible. Female candidates married to a man with a living wife are also ineligible.
• Dowry Prohibition: Candidates who accepted dowry at the time of marriage are ineligible.
• Child Policy: Candidates with more than two children born on or after June 1, 2002, are ineligible (exceptions apply for twins or children with disabilities).
• Marriage Registration: Mandatory for all candidates (certificate to be submitted post-selection).

3. Disqualifications

• Government Service: Candidates dismissed from government service on disciplinary grounds are ineligible.
• Criminal Record: Candidates convicted of moral turpitude or criminal offenses are ineligible.
• Unfair Means: Candidates found guilty of cheating, forgery, or misrepresentation in exams are permanently debarred.

4. Special Categories

Ex-Servicemen

• Must have retired with a "good" conduct certificate from defense services.
• 12.5% of posts are reserved (horizontal reservation).
• Rajasthan domicile is mandatory for ex-servicemen benefits.

Persons with Disabilities (PwD)

• 4% of posts are reserved for PwD candidates (horizontal reservation).
• Eligible disabilities:
  • OA (One Arm), OL (One Leg), BL (Both Legs), CP (Cerebral Palsy), LC (Leprosy Cured), Dw (Dwarfism), AAV (Acid Attack Victims) (for non-surgical jobs).
  • SLD (Specific Learning Disability).
  • MD (Multiple Disabilities) involving the above.
• 5-year age relaxation applies (additional to other categories).
• Scribe facility and compensatory time are provided if supported by a medical certificate.

Outstanding Sportspersons

• 2% of posts are reserved (horizontal reservation).
• Must have represented India/state in recognized tournaments (e.g., Olympics, Asian Games, National Championships).
• Sports certificate must be submitted by the application deadline.

Women Candidates

• 30% of posts are reserved for women (horizontal reservation).
• 8% of women’s quota is reserved for widows.
• 2% of women’s quota is reserved for divorced women.
• Domicile and caste certificates must be in the father’s name (not husband’s).

Application Process and Fees

One-Time Registration (OTR) Fee

Notes:

• Non-Rajasthan SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates pay the General category fee (INR 600).
• OTR fee is non-refundable.
• Penalty for exam absenteeism: INR 750 (first offense), INR 1,500 (second offense).

Application Timeline

• OTR Fee Payment: October 10, 2025 – November 8, 2025 (23:59 hrs).
• Online Application: October 10, 2025 – November 8, 2025 (23:59 hrs).
• Correction Window: 3 days post-application deadline (fee: INR 300).

Document Verification

Candidates must submit self-attested copies of the following documents during verification:

1. Educational Certificates: Degree, mark sheets, and registration certificates.
2. Age Proof: Birth certificate, Class 10 mark sheet, or Aadhaar card.
3. Caste Certificate: For SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS (issued by a competent authority in Rajasthan).
4. Domicile Certificate: For Rajasthan candidates.
5. Ex-Servicemen Certificate: Retirement/No Objection Certificate (NOC).
6. PwD Certificate: Issued by a medical board (UDID card mandatory).
7. Sports Certificate: For outstanding sportspersons.
8. Marriage Certificate: For married/widowed/divorced candidates.
9. Character Certificate: From the last educational institution or two responsible persons.
10. Medical Certificate: Post-selection, issued by the CMHO.

Note:

• All certificates must be valid as of the application deadline.
• Original documents must be presented during verification.

Important Dates (Tentative)

Conclusion

Candidates are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria before applying for the RSMSSB Ayush Officer 2025 exam. Ensure all documents are valid and submitted on time to avoid disqualification. For updates, regularly check the official RSMSSB website: http://rssb.rajasthan.gov.in.

Source: Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSMSSB) Notification No. 06/2025 dated October 9, 2025.