RSSB Conductor Recruitment 2025: Eligibility Criteria
Introduction
The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) conducts the RSSB Conductor recruitment to fill 500 vacancies in the Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation. This detailed eligibility guide provides information on age limits, educational qualifications, nationality requirements, age relaxation, and other specific criteria for candidates applying for the RSSB Conductor exam 2025.
RSSB Conductor Age Limit
General Age Criteria
- Minimum Age: 18 years as of 01 January 2026
- Maximum Age: 40 years as of 01 January 2026
- Age Calculation Date: Age will be calculated based on 01 January 2026.
Note: If a candidate meets the age criteria in a given year but recruitment does not occur, they remain eligible for the next recruitment if the upper age limit does not exceed 3 years from the original maximum age limit (Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation notification dated 13.07.2010).
RSSB Conductor Educational Qualification
Minimum Requirements
- Secondary Education: Candidates must have passed the Secondary Examination from a recognized board.
- Driving License: A valid conductor’s license and badge are mandatory.
Note: The required educational qualifications and conductor’s license must be obtained by the last date of application submission (25 April 2025).
Additional Qualifications
- Health: Candidates must be in good mental and physical health, free from any defects that may hinder the efficient performance of duties. A medical fitness certificate from the Chief Medical and Health Officer or a Medical Jurist of the respective district is required post-selection.
- Character: Candidates must possess a good character. A character certificate from the head of the last attended educational institution and two responsible non-relatives is required.
RSSB Conductor Nationality Requirements
Candidates must meet one of the following nationality criteria:
- Be a citizen of India, or
- Be a subject of Nepal, or
- Be a subject of Bhutan, or
- Be a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 01 January 1962 with the intention of permanent settlement, or
- Be a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, or Ethiopia with the intention of permanent settlement in India.
Note: Candidates falling under categories (b), (c), (d), and (e) must possess an eligibility certificate issued by the Government of India.
RSSB Conductor Age Relaxation
The following table outlines the age relaxation applicable to various reserved categories:
| Category | Age Relaxation (Years) |
|---|---|
| General Category Women | 5 |
| SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS (Men, Rajasthan Domicile) | 5 |
| SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS (Women, Rajasthan Domicile) | 10 |
| Ex-Servicemen (General) | 10 (Max age: 50 years) |
| Ex-Servicemen (Where lower post experience is mandatory) | 10 (Max age: 55 years) |
| Widows and Divorced Women | No upper age limit* |
| Departmental Employees (Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation) | Up to 45 years |
| Persons with Disabilities (AAV/DW) | 5 |
Note: The upper age limit for widows and divorced women cannot exceed the state government’s retirement age (60 years).
RSSB Conductor Other Requirements
Domicile and Residency
- General Candidates: No specific domicile requirement, but candidates from outside Rajasthan applying under reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS) will be treated as General category candidates.
- Scheduled Area Candidates: Only candidates who are local residents of Rajasthan’s scheduled areas can apply for posts reserved in these areas. They must provide proof of residency as defined by the Rajasthan Scheduled Areas Subordinate, Ministerial, and Class IV Service Rules, 2014.
Special Categories
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Ex-Servicemen:
- Must have a character rating of "good" or above at the time of discharge.
- Must provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC) if still serving or a retirement certificate if retired.
- Only Rajasthan domicile ex-servicemen are eligible for reservations.
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Outstanding Sportspersons:
- Must have represented India or Rajasthan in recognized national/international sports events.
- Must provide valid sports certificates issued by competent authorities.
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Persons with Disabilities (PwD):
- Only candidates with Dwarfism (DW) or Acid Attack Victims (AAV) are eligible for reservations.
- Must provide a Permanent Disability Certificate with a disability percentage of 40% or more.
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Sahariya Tribe:
- Only candidates from the Sahariya tribe in Baran district are eligible for reservations under this category.
Additional Conditions
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Marital Status:
- Male candidates with more than one living wife are ineligible.
- Female candidates married to a man with a living wife are ineligible.
- Candidates who accepted dowry at the time of marriage are ineligible.
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Number of Children:
- Candidates with more than two children as of 01 June 2002 are ineligible, unless:
- The number of children does not increase after this date.
- Multiple births in a single delivery are counted as one child.
- A child with disabilities is not counted.
- The candidate is a widow or divorced woman.
- Candidates with more than two children as of 01 June 2002 are ineligible, unless:
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Character and Conduct:
- Candidates must not have been debarred from any competitive examination by the RSSB.
- Candidates must not have been involved in criminal activities or have pending criminal cases that may affect their eligibility.
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Documentation:
- All certificates (caste, domicile, disability, sports, etc.) must be issued by competent authorities and valid as of the last date of application (25 April 2025).
- Candidates must provide original documents during the verification process.
Conclusion
Candidates must ensure they meet all the eligibility criteria before applying for the RSSB Conductor recruitment 2025. Detailed information regarding the application process, exam pattern, and syllabus will be updated on the official RSSB website. For further clarifications, candidates may contact the RSSB helpline at 0141-2722520.
Note: This eligibility guide is based on the official notifications released by the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board. Candidates are advised to refer to the official notifications for any updates or changes.