RSSB Driver Recruitment 2024: 2,756 Vacancies for Rajasthan Government Exams
Overview of RSSB Driver Recruitment 2024
The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has announced the RSSB Driver Recruitment 2024 to fill 2,756 vacancies for the post of Driver across various government departments in Rajasthan. This recruitment drive is conducted under the Rajasthan Motor Garage Subordinate Service (Recruitment and Other Service Conditions) Rules, 1979, as amended, and the Rajasthan Scheduled Areas Subordinate, Ministerial, and Class IV Service (Recruitment and Other Service Conditions) Rules, 2014.
The selection process includes a written examination, trade test (driving test), and document verification. Successful candidates will be appointed under Pay Matrix Level 5 as per the 7th Pay Commission, offering a stable government job in Rajasthan.
Highlights of RSSB Driver Recruitment 2024
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | RSSB Driver Recruitment 2024 |
| Conducting Body | Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) |
| Total Vacancies | 2,756 (Non-Scheduled Area: 2,602, Scheduled Area: 154) |
| Post Name | Driver |
| Departments | Various departments under the Rajasthan Government |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Period | 27 February 2025 to 28 March 2025 (23:59 hours) |
| Exam Date | 22-23 November 2025 (Computer-Based Test/Tablet-Based Test/Offline OMR-Based Exam) |
| Selection Process | Written Examination → Trade Test → Document Verification |
| Salary | Pay Matrix Level 5 (as per 7th Pay Commission) |
| Job Location | Rajasthan |
| Official Website | RSSB Official Website |
Quick Links for RSSB Driver Recruitment 2024
- [RSSB Driver Notification 2024 PDF](Will be updated when available)
- [RSSB Driver Exam Syllabus PDF](Will be updated when available)
- [Apply Online for RSSB Driver Recruitment](Will be updated when available)
- [RSSB Driver Admit Card](Will be updated when available)
- [RSSB Driver Answer Key](Will be updated when available)
- [RSSB Driver Result](Will be updated when available)
Important Dates for RSSB Driver Recruitment 2024
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 11 December 2024 |
| Online Application Start Date | 27 February 2025 |
| Online Application End Date | 28 March 2025 (23:59 hours) |
| Exam Date | 22-23 November 2025 |
| Admit Card Release Date | Will be updated when available |
| Answer Key Release Date | Will be updated when available |
| Result Declaration Date | Will be updated when available |
How to Apply for RSSB Driver Recruitment 2024
Step 1: One-Time Registration (OTR)
- Candidates must register on the SSO Rajasthan Portal (http://sso.rajasthan.gov.in) using their Aadhaar Card or Jan Aadhaar Card.
- Pay the One-Time Registration (OTR) fee based on your category:
- 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
- Note: Candidates who have already paid the OTR fee do not need to pay again.
Step 2: Fill the Online Application Form
- Log in to the SSO Portal and select the Recruitment Portal under Citizen Apps (G2C).
- Click on Apply Now for the RSSB Driver Recruitment 2024.
- Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and contact information accurately.
- Upload a recent passport-sized photograph (not older than 1 month) and signature in the prescribed format:
- Photograph: JPEG format, 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm, 50-100 KB
- Signature: JPEG format, 20-50 KB
Step 3: Pay the Application Fee
- Pay the application fee online using debit card, credit card, net banking, or e-Mitra services.
- Ensure the payment is completed before the last date to avoid rejection.
Step 4: Submit the Application
- Verify all details before final submission.
- Take a printout of the application form and payment receipt for future reference.
Step 5: Application Correction
- Candidates can make corrections in their application form within 7 days after the last date of submission by paying a correction fee of ₹300.
- No corrections will be allowed after this period.
Eligibility Criteria for RSSB Driver Recruitment 2024
Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 40 years
- Age Relaxation: Applicable as per government norms:
- General Category Women: 5 years
- SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS (Men, Rajasthan Domicile): 5 years
- SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS (Women, Rajasthan Domicile): 10 years
- Persons with Disabilities (PwD): 5 years (additional)
- Ex-Servicemen: 10 years (maximum age limit capped at 50 years)
- Widows and Divorced Women: No upper age limit (subject to retirement age)
Educational Qualification
- Secondary (10th) or equivalent examination from a recognized board.
- Valid Driving License for light or heavy transport vehicles as per departmental requirements.
- Minimum 3 years of driving experience (experience certificate in the prescribed format is mandatory).
- Knowledge of roadside vehicle repair and proficient driving skills (to be tested in the trade test).
Medical Fitness
- Vision: 6/6 (with or without glasses).
- Physical and Mental Health: Candidates must be free from any physical or mental defects that may hinder their duties.
Nationality
- Candidates must be:
- A citizen of India, or
- A subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or
- A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 with the intention of permanent settlement, or
- 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.
RSSB Driver Selection Process 2024
The selection process for the RSSB Driver Recruitment 2024 consists of the following stages:
1. Written Examination
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)/Tablet-Based Test (TBT)/Offline (OMR-Based)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Total Marks: 200
- Total Questions: 120 (Multiple-Choice Questions)
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: As per departmental rules
- Subjects:
- General Hindi (30 questions)
- General English (15 questions)
- General Knowledge (50 questions)
- General Mathematics (25 questions)
2. Trade Test (Driving Test)
- Qualifying Nature: Candidates must secure a minimum of 40% marks to qualify.
- Total Marks: 100
- Components:
- Driving Test: 70 marks
- Simulator Test: 15 marks
- Roadside Repair Knowledge: 15 marks
3. Document Verification
- Candidates who qualify the written examination and trade test will be called for document verification.
- Original certificates for educational qualifications, age, caste, domicile, driving experience, and other relevant documents must be presented.
RSSB Driver Exam Pattern 2024
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Hindi | 30 | 30 |
| General English | 15 | 15 |
| General Knowledge | 50 | 50 |
| - Geography | 10 | 10 |
| - History, Art & Culture | 10 | 10 |
| - Indian Constitution & Political System | 10 | 10 |
| - General Science | 5 | 5 |
| - Current Affairs | 10 | 10 |
| - Basic Computer | 5 | 5 |
| General Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 120 | 200 |
RSSB Driver Syllabus 2024
General Hindi
- Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, and Adjectives
- Tatsam, Tadbhav, Deshaj, and Foreign Words
- Sandhi (Meaning, Types, and Sandhi Viched)
- Prefixes and Suffixes
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- One-word substitutions
- Word and Sentence Correction (Spelling and Grammar)
- Types of Tenses
- Idioms and Proverbs
- Technical terms in English and their Hindi equivalents
- Knowledge of official letters (e.g., office orders, notifications, circulars, tenders, etc.)
General English
- Tenses / Sequence of Tenses
- Voice: Active and Passive
- Narration: Direct and Indirect
- Transformation of Sentences: Assertive to Negative, Interrogative, Exclamatory, and Vice-Versa
- Correction of Sentences
- Use of Articles, Determiners, Prepositions, and Punctuation
- Translation of Simple Sentences from Hindi to English and Vice-Versa
- Glossary of Official and Technical Terms
General Knowledge
Geography
- Rajasthan: Location, extent, physical features, soil, natural vegetation, climate, water resources, drainage system, major irrigation projects, population, transport, disaster management, and climate change.
History, Art, and Culture of Rajasthan
- Historical events, freedom movement, integration, important personalities, language and literature, culture and social life, attire, musical instruments, folk deities, folk literature, dialects, fairs and festivals, ornaments, folk arts, architecture, folk music, dance, theater, and tourist places.
Indian Constitution and Political-Administrative System (with special reference to Rajasthan)
- Introduction and basic features of the Constitution
- State governance and politics: Governor, Chief Minister, Cabinet, Legislative Assembly, and Judiciary
- Administrative structure: Chief Secretary, District Administration (General and Police Administration), Judicial Structure at District Level, Right to Information Act
General Science
- Physical and chemical changes
- Metals, non-metals, and major compounds
- Reflection of light and its laws
- General terminology related to genetics
- Human body: structure, organ systems, major human diseases, causes, and diagnosis
- Waste management
Current Affairs
- Major national and international events related to sports, politics, economy, social issues, geography, culture, ecology, and technology.
- State and national issues, famous personalities, and government programs and policies.
Basic Computer
- Overview of computer systems: hardware devices, software, operating systems, and application software
- Overview of office applications: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Internet, and Email
General Mathematics
- HCF and LCM
- Average
- Profit and Loss
- Percentage
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Ratio and Proportion
- Partnership
- Time and Work
- Time, Speed, and Distance
- Data Representation through Graphs
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
Non-Scheduled Area (2,602 Vacancies)
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General | 1,184 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 365 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 278 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 435 |
| Most Backward Class (MBC) | 103 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 229 |
| Saharia Tribe (Baran District) | 8 |
| Total | 2,602 |
Scheduled Area (154 Vacancies)
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General | 84 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 3 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 67 |
| Total | 154 |
Reservation and Relaxation Policies
Horizontal Reservation
- Women: 30% (8% for widows, 2% for divorced women)
- Ex-Servicemen: 12.5%
- Outstanding Sportspersons: 2%
- Persons with Disabilities (PwD): 4% (1.34% for Hearing Impaired, 1.33% for Locomotor Disability/Dwarfism/Acid Attack Victims, 1.33% for Specific Learning Disability)
Vertical Reservation
- Scheduled Caste (SC): As per government norms
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): As per government norms
- Other Backward Class (OBC): As per government norms
- Most Backward Class (MBC): As per government norms
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 10%
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Application Submission: Ensure all details are filled accurately. Incomplete or incorrect applications may be rejected.
- Admit Card: Admit cards will be available online on the RSSB website. No physical admit cards will be sent.
- Exam Day Guidelines:
- Carry a valid photo ID, admit card, and passport-sized photograph.
- Do not bring mobile phones, electronic gadgets, or any prohibited items to the exam center.
- Follow the dress code specified by RSSB.
- Document Verification: Original documents must be presented for verification. Failure to produce valid documents will result in disqualification.
- Unfair Means: Any candidate found using unfair means during the examination will be disqualified and may face legal action under the Rajasthan Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Act, 2022.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is the last date to apply for RSSB Driver Recruitment 2024?
A1: The last date to apply online is 28 March 2025 (23:59 hours).
Q2: What is the age limit for RSSB Driver Recruitment 2024?
A2: The age limit is 18 to 40 years as on 01 January 2026, with age relaxation for reserved categories.
Q3: What is the selection process for RSSB Driver Recruitment 2024?
A3: The selection process includes a written examination, trade test (driving test), and document verification.
Q4: Is there negative marking in the RSSB Driver Exam?
A4: Yes, 1/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Q5: Where can I download the RSSB Driver Admit Card?
A5: The admit card will be available on the official RSSB website (http://rssb.rajasthan.gov.in).
Q6: What is the salary for the RSSB Driver post?
A6: The salary is under Pay Matrix Level 5 as per the 7th Pay Commission.
Conclusion
The RSSB Driver Recruitment 2024 offers a golden opportunity for candidates with a 10th pass certificate and 3 years of driving experience to secure a government job in Rajasthan. With 2,756 vacancies available, candidates should focus on thorough preparation for the written examination and trade test to maximize their chances of selection.
Stay updated with the official RSSB website for the latest announcements regarding admit cards, answer keys, and results. Good luck with your preparation!