RSMSSB Common Eligibility Test (Senior Secondary Level) - Eligibility Criteria 2024
Introduction
The Rajasthan Subordinate and Ministerial Services Selection Board (RSMSSB) conducts the Common Eligibility Test (CET) for Senior Secondary Level to determine eligibility for various government posts in Rajasthan. This document outlines the detailed eligibility criteria, including age limits, educational qualifications, nationality requirements, age relaxation, and other specific conditions for the RSMSSB CET Senior Secondary Level 2024. Candidates must ensure they meet all requirements before applying.
Age Limit for RSMSSB CET Senior Secondary Level 2024
General Age Criteria
- Minimum Age: 18 years as of January 1, 2025.
- Maximum Age: 40 years as of January 1, 2025.
Note: The age limit is subject to relaxations for reserved categories as per government norms (see Age Relaxation section).
Age Relaxation Provisions
The upper age limit is relaxed for specific categories as follows:
| Category | Age Relaxation (Years) |
|---|---|
| General Category Women | 5 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) / Other Backward Class (OBC) / Most Backward Class (MBC) / Economically Weaker Section (EWS) (Men - Rajasthan Domicile) | 5 |
| SC / ST / OBC / MBC / EWS (Women - Rajasthan Domicile) | 10 |
| Widows and Divorced Women | No upper age limit* |
| Ex-Servicemen | 15 (50 years max) |
| Ex-Servicemen (Gallantry Award Winners) | 17 (52 years max) |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 5 (additional to category relaxation) |
| Emergency Commissioned Officers / Short Service Commissioned Officers | As per service rules |
| NCC Cadet Instructors | Service period equivalent |
| Persons displaced from Pakistan (1971 war) | No upper age limit |
| Repatriates from Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania) | 45 years (50 years for SC/ST) |
| Temporary employees in state services | 40 years |
| Employees of Panchayat Samitis, Zila Parishads, and State PSUs | 40 years |
| Persons retrenched from state services | 35 years** |
Note:
- *Widows and divorced women must provide a death certificate (for widows) or a court decree (for divorced women). The age must not exceed the state's retirement age.
- **Retrenched persons must provide a certificate of good service from their last employer.
- Age relaxation provisions are non-cumulative. Candidates can avail only one relaxation.
Educational Qualification for RSMSSB CET Senior Secondary Level 2024
Minimum Qualification
- Candidates must have passed Senior Secondary (10+2) or its equivalent from a recognized board or institution.
Note: The equivalent qualification must be approved by the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) or any other competent authority.
Additional Requirements for Specific Posts
The CET Senior Secondary Level is a qualifying exam for multiple posts. The final recruitment for these posts will require additional qualifications as per the respective service rules. Below is a list of posts included in the CET and their minimum educational qualifications (if specified in service rules):
| S.No. | Service Name | Post Name | Educational Qualification (if specified) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rajasthan Forest Subordinate Service | Forest Guard | Will be updated when available |
| 2 | Rajasthan Minority Affairs Subordinate Service | Hostel Superintendent | Will be updated when available |
| 3 | Rajasthan Secretariat Clerical Service | Clerk Grade-II | Will be updated when available |
| 4 | Rajasthan Subordinate Office Clerical Service | Junior Assistant | Will be updated when available |
| 5 | Rajasthan Public Service Commission Clerical Service | Clerk Grade-II | Will be updated when available |
| 6 | Rajasthan Excise Subordinate Service (Preventive Branch) | Jamadar Grade-II | Will be updated when available |
| 7 | Rajasthan Police Subordinate Service | Constable | Will be updated when available |
| 8 | Rajasthan Panchayati Raj | Junior Assistant | Will be updated when available |
| 9 | Rajasthan State Agricultural Marketing Board Service | Junior Assistant | Will be updated when available |
| 10 | Rajasthan Agricultural Produce Market Committee Service | Junior Assistant | Will be updated when available |
| 11 | Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan | Clerk Grade-II | Will be updated when available |
| 12 | Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board Service | Junior Assistant | Will be updated when available |
Note:
- Candidates appearing in the final year of Senior Secondary (10+2) are eligible to apply for the CET, but they must provide proof of passing the exam before the main recruitment exam for the specific post.
- The final recruitment for these posts will have post-specific educational qualifications, age limits, and experience requirements as per the respective service rules.
Nationality Requirements for RSMSSB CET Senior Secondary Level 2024
Candidates must fulfill one of the following nationality criteria:
- Indian Citizen, or
- Subject of Nepal, or
- Subject of Bhutan, or
- Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
- Person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia) with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Note:
- Candidates falling under categories 2, 3, 4, or 5 must provide a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.
Age Relaxation for Reserved Categories
The following table summarizes the age relaxation applicable to reserved categories for the RSMSSB CET Senior Secondary Level 2024:
| Category | Age Relaxation (Years) | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| General Category Women | 5 | Must be a resident of Rajasthan. |
| SC / ST / OBC / MBC / EWS (Men - Rajasthan Domicile) | 5 | Must provide valid caste/domicile certificate. |
| SC / ST / OBC / MBC / EWS (Women - Rajasthan Domicile) | 10 | Must provide valid caste/domicile certificate. |
| Widows and Divorced Women | No upper age limit | Must provide death certificate (widows) or court decree (divorced women). Age must not exceed retirement age. |
| Ex-Servicemen | 15 (50 years max) | Must provide discharge certificate. |
| Ex-Servicemen (Gallantry Award Winners) | 17 (52 years max) | Must provide gallantry award certificate. |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 5 (additional to category relaxation) | Must provide disability certificate (40% or more disability). |
| NCC Cadet Instructors | Service period equivalent | Must provide NCC service certificate. |
| Persons displaced from Pakistan (1971 war) | No upper age limit | Must provide relevant documents. |
| Repatriates from Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries | 45 years (50 years for SC/ST) | Must provide relevant documents. |
| Temporary employees in state services | 40 years | Must provide employment certificate. |
| Employees of Panchayat Samitis, Zila Parishads, and State PSUs | 40 years | Must provide employment certificate. |
| Persons retrenched from state services | 35 years | Must provide certificate of good service from last employer. |
Note:
- Age relaxation is non-cumulative. Candidates can avail only one relaxation.
- Non-Rajasthan domiciled candidates from SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS categories will be treated as General Category candidates.
Other Requirements for RSMSSB CET Senior Secondary Level 2024
Domicile Requirements
- Reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS) must be permanent residents of Rajasthan to avail category-based relaxations.
- Ex-servicemen must be original residents of Rajasthan to avail reservations.
Physical Standards (For Specific Posts)
- Forest Guard: Physical standards will be specified in the main recruitment notification for the post.
- Constable (Police): Physical standards will be specified in the main recruitment notification for the post.
Note: Candidates are advised to check the main recruitment notification for post-specific physical standards.
Character and Antecedents
- Candidates must have a good character and should not have been convicted of any criminal offense.
- Ex-servicemen must have a discharge certificate with a character rating of "Good" or above.
Marital Status
- Male candidates with more than one living wife are not eligible unless exempted by the government for special reasons.
- Female candidates who have married a man with a living wife are not eligible unless exempted by the government for special reasons.
- Dowry prohibition: Candidates who have accepted dowry at the time of marriage are not eligible for appointment.
Number of Children (As per Government Norms)
- Candidates with more than two children as of June 1, 2002, are not eligible for appointment.
- Exceptions:
- If the candidate had two or fewer children on June 1, 2002, and later had twins or multiple births, the additional children will be counted as one unit.
- Children with disabilities are not counted toward the limit.
- Widows and divorced women are exempted from this rule.
Disqualifications
- Candidates found guilty of impersonation, submitting fake documents, or providing false information will be permanently debarred from RSMSSB exams.
- Candidates involved in unfair means during the exam will face legal action under the Rajasthan Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Act, 2022.
Special Categories
1. Outstanding Sportspersons
- 2% of total vacancies are reserved for outstanding sportspersons.
- Candidates must have represented India or Rajasthan in international, national, or inter-university competitions and won medals.
- Eligible sports include Olympic Games, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, World Championships, and others as specified in the notification.
- Candidates must provide valid sports certificates by the last date of application for the main exam.
2. Persons with Disabilities (PwD)
- 4% of vacancies are reserved for PwD candidates (horizontal reservation).
- Eligible disabilities include:
- Blindness/Low Vision (B/LV)
- Hearing Impairment (HI)
- Locomotor Disability (LD) including Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims, and Muscular Dystrophy
- Autism, Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disability, and Mental Illness
- Multiple Disabilities (including deaf-blindness)
- Candidates must provide a disability certificate (40% or more disability) issued by a competent medical authority.
- Age relaxation: 5 years (additional to category relaxation).
- Minimum qualifying marks relaxation: 5% (e.g., 35% for SC/ST/PwD instead of 40%).
3. Ex-Servicemen
- 12.5% of vacancies are reserved for ex-servicemen (horizontal reservation).
- Candidates must have a discharge certificate with a character rating of "Good" or above.
- Age relaxation: 15 years (50 years max).
- Minimum qualifying marks relaxation: 5% (e.g., 35% for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen instead of 40%).
4. Scheduled Areas
- Reserved for candidates from Scheduled Areas of Rajasthan (e.g., Baran district for Sahariya tribe).
- Candidates must be permanent residents of the Scheduled Area since January 1, 1970, or their parents/ancestors must have been residents.
- Horizontal reservation applies (candidates are adjusted within their respective categories).
5. Women Candidates
- 30% of vacancies are reserved for women (horizontal reservation).
- Sub-reservations:
- 8% for widows
- 2% for divorced women
- If sufficient candidates are not available in a sub-category, vacancies will be filled by candidates from other sub-categories or the general women's category.
Important Notes
- CET Score Validity: The CET score is valid for one year from the date of result declaration.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- General Category: 40%
- SC/ST: 35%
- No Limit on Attempts: Candidates can appear for the CET multiple times to improve their scores.
- Final Recruitment: Qualifying the CET does not guarantee a job. Candidates must appear for post-specific main exams/interviews conducted by the recruiting departments.
- Document Verification: Candidates must provide original documents for verification during the final recruitment process.
How to Apply for RSMSSB CET Senior Secondary Level 2024
- Online Application: Applications must be submitted online through the RSMSSB portal (http://rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in) or SSO portal (http://sso.rajasthan.gov.in).
- One-Time Registration (OTR): Candidates must complete OTR before applying. OTR includes:
- Live photo capture
- Handwritten sample upload
- E-KYC verification
- Application Fee:
Category Fee (INR) General / OBC (Creamy Layer) / MBC (Creamy Layer) 600 OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / MBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / EWS / SC / ST 400 Persons with Disabilities (PwD) 400 - Application Period:
- Start Date: September 2, 2024
- End Date: October 1, 2024 (11:59 PM)
- Exam Date: October 23-26, 2024 (tentative).
Note: Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying.
Conclusion
The RSMSSB CET Senior Secondary Level 2024 is a qualifying exam for various government posts in Rajasthan. Candidates must ensure they meet the age, educational, and nationality requirements and provide valid documents during the application process. Reserved category candidates must also ensure they fulfill the domicile and certificate requirements to avail relaxations. For the latest updates, candidates should regularly check the RSMSSB official website (http://rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in).