Rajasthan RSSB Fourth Grade Employee Recruitment 2024: Eligibility Criteria

Introduction

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) conducts the recruitment for Fourth Grade Employees (Group D) across various state government departments. This detailed eligibility guide provides comprehensive information about the RSSB Fourth Grade Employee Recruitment 2024 requirements, including age limits, educational qualifications, nationality, domicile, and special category relaxations.

Age Limit for RSSB Fourth Grade Employee Recruitment

General Age Criteria

• Minimum Age: 18 years as of January 1, 2026
• Maximum Age: 40 years as of January 1, 2026
• Age Calculation: Based on the first day of January of the year following the last date of application (i.e., January 1, 2026).

Age Relaxation for Reserved Categories

The following table outlines the age relaxation applicable to various reserved categories as per the Rajasthan government norms:

*Age must be below the state government's retirement age (60 years).

Note:

• Age relaxation provisions are non-cumulative. Candidates can avail only one relaxation benefit.
• The upper age limit for government employees is 60 years as per Rajasthan service regulations.

Educational Qualification for RSSB Fourth Grade Employee

Minimum Qualification

• Secondary (10th Standard) or equivalent examination from a recognized board.

Additional Notes

• Candidates appearing for their final year exams are eligible to apply but must provide proof of qualification before the examination date.
• No additional qualifications beyond the 10th standard are required or considered.

Other Requirements

1. Health: Candidates must be in good mental and physical health, free from any defects that may hinder their duties. A medical fitness certificate from the Chief Medical and Health Officer or a Medical Jurist of the candidate’s district of residence is required post-selection.
2. Character: Candidates must submit:
   • A character certificate from the head of the institution where they last studied, stating "Good" character.
   • Two character certificates from gazetted officers, issued within 6 months of the application date.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must meet one of the following nationality criteria:

• Indian Citizen, or
• Subject of Nepal, or
• Subject of Bhutan, or
• Tibetan refugee who migrated to India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanent settlement, or
• Person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, or Vietnam with the intention of permanent settlement in India.

Note:

• Candidates under categories (2), (3), (4), and (5) must possess a citizenship or migration certificate issued by the Government of India.
• Provisional appointments may be made pending the issuance of the required certificate.

Domicile Requirements

General Domicile Rules

• Rajasthan Domicile: Required for candidates seeking benefits under reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS).
• Non-Rajasthan Candidates: Treated as General Category candidates, irrespective of their caste or community.

Special Cases

1. Scheduled Areas: Only candidates who are local residents of Rajasthan’s Scheduled Areas are eligible to apply for posts reserved in these regions. Residency is defined as:

   • The candidate or their parents/ancestors must have been bona fide residents of the Scheduled Area since before January 1, 1970.
   • For those born after January 1, 1970, their parents/ancestors must meet the above condition.
   • Individuals married to residents of Scheduled Areas and residing there post-marriage are also eligible.

2. Women Married to Rajasthan Residents: Women from other states who marry Rajasthan residents cannot claim reservation benefits under SC/ST/OBC/MBC categories and must apply under the General Category.

Category-Specific Eligibility and Certificates

Caste and Category Certificates

• Validity:

  • SC/ST Certificates: Valid for life.
  • OBC/MBC Certificates: Valid for one year for non-creamy layer status, renewable with an affidavit for up to three years.
  • EWS Certificates: Valid for one year, renewable with an affidavit for up to three years.

• Issuing Authority: Certificates must be issued by a competent authority in Rajasthan.

• Married Women: Must submit certificates based on father’s name and residence. Certificates issued in the husband’s name are not valid.

Special Categories

1. Ex-Servicemen

   • Eligibility: Only Rajasthan domicile ex-servicemen are eligible for reservation benefits.
   • Character Requirement: Must have a "Good" character rating at the time of discharge from defense services.
   • Dependents: Dependents of ex-servicemen are not eligible for reservation benefits.
   • Age Relaxation: Up to 10 years (maximum age limit of 50 years). For posts requiring lower-level experience, the maximum age limit is 55 years.
   • No Objection Certificate (NOC): Required if applying while still in service. Candidates selected before retirement must join within two months of retirement.

2. Outstanding Sportspersons

   • Eligibility: Must be a Rajasthan domicile and meet one of the following criteria:
     • Represented India in international tournaments (e.g., Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games).
     • Won medals in School National Games, National Tournaments, or All India Inter-University competitions.
     • Represented Rajasthan in National Championships/National Games.
   • Reservation: 2% of total vacancies, applied horizontally across categories.
   • Certificate Requirement: Must submit a sports certificate issued by a competent authority, valid up to the last date of application.

3. Persons with Disabilities (PwD)

   • Eligibility: Candidates with 40% or more disability certified by a medical board.
   • Categories:
     • Blindness/Low Vision (B/LV)
     • Hearing Impairment (HI)
     • Locomotor Disability/Cerebral Palsy (LD/CP)
     • Autism, Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disability, Mental Illness
     • Multiple Disabilities (including deaf-blindness)
   • Reservation: Applied horizontally across categories.
   • Age Relaxation: 5 years in addition to other applicable relaxations.
   • Certificate Requirement: Must submit a Permanent Disability Certificate issued by a competent medical authority, valid up to the last date of application.

4. Widows and Divorced Women

   • Age Limit: No upper age limit, but must be below the retirement age (60 years).
   • Certificate Requirements:
     • Widows: Must submit a death certificate of the husband and a linked document (e.g., marriage certificate, Aadhar card, ration card, child’s birth certificate).
     • Divorced Women: Must submit a court-issued divorce decree/order, valid up to the last date of application.
   • Reservation: 8% for widows and 2% for divorced women within the 30% horizontal reservation for women.

5. Sahariya Tribe (Baran District)

   • Eligibility: Only candidates from the Sahariya tribe of Baran district are eligible for reservation benefits.
   • Certificate Requirement: Must clearly indicate the Sahariya tribe category in the application form.

Other Specific Requirements

Marital Status and Family Planning

• Bigamy: Male candidates with more than one living wife and female candidates married to a man with a living wife are ineligible, unless exempted by the government for special reasons.
• Dowry: Candidates who accepted dowry at the time of marriage are ineligible.
• Family Planning Norms: Candidates with more than two children born on or after June 1, 2002, are ineligible. Exceptions include:
  • Candidates with two children as of June 1, 2002, unless the number increases.
  • Multiple births (e.g., twins) in a single delivery are counted as one unit.
  • Children with disabilities are not counted.
  • Widows and divorced women are exempt from this rule.

Employment Status

• Government Employees: Must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer at the time of document verification.
• Previous Employment: Candidates previously employed in government service must submit a resignation acceptance order if they resigned before joining the new post.

Document Verification

Candidates must submit original documents for verification at the time of selection. Key documents include:

• Educational Certificates (10th standard or equivalent).
• Caste/Category Certificates (SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS/PwD/Ex-Servicemen/Outstanding Sportspersons).
• Domicile Certificate (for Rajasthan domicile candidates).
• Age Proof (Birth certificate, school leaving certificate, or equivalent).
• Character Certificates (from educational institutions and gazetted officers).
• Medical Fitness Certificate (post-selection).
• Marriage Certificate (if applicable, for married women).
• Divorce Decree/Court Order (for divorced women).
• Death Certificate of Husband (for widows).
• Sports Certificates (for outstanding sportspersons).
• Disability Certificate (for PwD candidates).
• Ex-Servicemen Certificates (discharge certificate, NOC if applicable).
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) (for government employees).

Note: All certificates must be valid up to the last date of application. Certificates issued after this date will not be considered.

Application Process and Fees

Application Fees

Note:

• Candidates who have already paid the One Time Registration (OTR) fee are exempt from paying the application fee again.
• Fees are non-refundable.

Application Withdrawal

• Candidates who applied but did not meet the educational qualification or failed to submit certificates by the last date could withdraw their applications between July 18, 2025, and July 27, 2025.

Prohibited Conduct and Penalties

• False Information: Providing incorrect or incomplete information may lead to rejection of the application, disqualification, or legal action under applicable laws.
• Unfair Means: Use of unfair means during the examination may result in:
  • Disqualification from the current examination.
  • Debarment from future examinations for up to two years.
  • Legal action under the Rajasthan Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Act, 2022, including:
    • Imprisonment for up to three years and a fine of ₹1,00,000 for candidates.
    • Imprisonment for up to ten years and a fine of up to ₹10,00,000 for individuals aiding unfair means.

Conclusion

The RSSB Fourth Grade Employee Recruitment 2024 offers a significant opportunity for candidates seeking government employment in Rajasthan. By adhering to the eligibility criteria outlined in this guide, candidates can ensure a smooth application process and enhance their chances of selection. For further details, candidates are advised to refer to the official RSSB notification and visit the RSSB website.

Best of luck with your preparation!