RSMSSB Junior Engineer (Agriculture) Eligibility Criteria 2024

Introduction

The Rajasthan Subordinate and Ministerial Services Selection Board (RSMSSB) conducts the recruitment examination for the post of Junior Engineer (Agriculture) under the Agriculture Department. This document outlines the detailed eligibility criteria for candidates applying for the RSMSSB Junior Engineer (Agriculture) 2024 exam, including age limits, educational qualifications, nationality requirements, age relaxation, and other specific conditions.

Age Limit for RSMSSB Junior Engineer (Agriculture)

General Age Criteria

• Minimum Age: 18 years as of January 1, 2025.
• Maximum Age: 40 years as of January 1, 2025.

Note: If recruitment was not conducted in a particular year, candidates who were age-eligible in that year may apply, with a maximum relaxation of 3 years in the upper age limit.

Age Relaxation for Special Categories

The upper age limit is relaxed for reserved categories as per the Rajasthan government norms. The relaxation is non-cumulative, meaning candidates can avail only one of the following relaxations:

*Ex-Servicemen age relaxation is capped at 50 years (or 55 years for posts requiring lower-level experience). **Widows and divorced women must not exceed the state retirement age (60 years).

Educational Qualification for RSMSSB Junior Engineer (Agriculture)

Essential Qualifications

Candidates must possess the following qualifications to be eligible for the RSMSSB Junior Engineer (Agriculture) post:

1. Degree in Agricultural Engineering from a university established by law in India.
2. Working Knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script.
3. Knowledge of Rajasthan’s Culture.

Additional Notes on Educational Qualifications

• Candidates appearing for the final year examination of the required degree may apply, provided they submit proof of qualification before the main examination (if selection involves written exams and interviews) or before the interview (if selection is based on written exams or interviews alone).
• Last-minute qualifications: Candidates must acquire the required educational qualification before the exam date. Those who obtain the qualification after the exam will not be considered eligible.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must meet one of the following nationality criteria to apply for the RSMSSB Junior Engineer (Agriculture) exam:

1. Indian Citizen, or
2. Subject of Nepal, or
3. Subject of Bhutan, or
4. Tibetan refugee who migrated to India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanent settlement, or
5. 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 falling under categories 2, 3, 4, or 5 must possess an eligibility certificate issued by the Government of India. Such candidates may be allowed to appear for the exam or interview provisionally, subject to the submission of the certificate.

Domicile Requirements

For General Candidates

• No domicile requirement for general category posts in non-scheduled areas.

For Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/MBC-NCL/EWS)

• Candidates must be domiciled in Rajasthan to avail reservation benefits.
• Non-Rajasthan candidates from reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/MBC-NCL/EWS) will be treated as general category candidates and must pay the general category application fee.

For Scheduled Areas

• Only local residents of Rajasthan’s scheduled areas are eligible to apply for posts reserved in scheduled areas.
• Definition of Local Resident: A person (or their parents/ancestors if born after January 1, 1970) who has been a bona fide resident of the scheduled area since before January 1, 1970.
• Married Women: A woman married to a local resident of a scheduled area and residing there since marriage is also eligible.

Other Requirements for RSMSSB Junior Engineer (Agriculture)

Health and Character

• Physical Fitness: Candidates must be in good mental and physical health and 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.
• Character: Candidates must possess a good character certificate from:
  • The principal/education officer of the institution where they last studied, and
  • Two responsible individuals (non-relatives) who have known the candidate for at least 6 months prior to the application date.
• Police Verification: Post-selection, candidates must submit a police verification certificate confirming no criminal record that would disqualify them from government service.

Marital Status

• Male Candidates: Must not have more than one living wife at the time of application. Exceptions may be granted by the government for special reasons.
• Female Candidates: Must not have married a man who already has a living wife. Exceptions may be granted by the government for special reasons.
• Dowry Prohibition: Candidates who accepted dowry at the time of marriage are ineligible for appointment.
• Child Policy: Candidates with more than two children as of June 1, 2002, are ineligible. Exceptions apply for:
  • Candidates whose number of children does not increase after June 1, 2002.
  • Cases where multiple children are born from a single delivery.
  • Children with disabilities (not counted toward the limit).
  • Widows and divorced women.

Ex-Servicemen

• Must have been discharged from the Army, Navy, or Air Force with a "Good" conduct rating.
• Must possess a retirement certificate or No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the competent authority, valid up to the last date of application.
• Age Relaxation: Ex-servicemen are eligible for 10 years of age relaxation, capped at 50 years (or 55 years for posts requiring lower-level experience).

Persons with Disabilities (PwD)

• Eligible Categories:
  • Blindness/Low Vision (B/LV)
  • Hearing Impairment (HI)
  • Locomotor Disability/Cerebral Palsy (LD/CP)
  • Autism, Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disability, or Mental Illness (I.D./MI/S.L.D.)
  • Multiple Disabilities (including deaf-blindness)
• Certificate Requirement: Candidates must submit a permanent disability certificate (minimum 40% disability) issued by a competent medical authority, valid up to the last date of application.
• Age Relaxation: PwD candidates receive 5 years of age relaxation in addition to any other applicable relaxations.

Outstanding Sportspersons

• Eligibility: Candidates must have represented India or Rajasthan in national/international sports competitions as per the criteria outlined in the official notification.
• Certificate Requirement: A sports certificate issued by a competent authority, valid up to the last date of application, is mandatory.

Widows and Divorced Women

• Widows: Must submit a death certificate of the husband and a linked document (e.g., marriage certificate, Aadhaar card, ration card, or child’s birth certificate) showing the husband’s name.
• Divorced Women: Must submit a court-issued divorce decree/order, valid up to the last date of application.
• Age Limit: No upper age limit, provided the candidate does not exceed the state retirement age (60 years).

Government Employees

• Current Employees: Must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer at the time of document verification.
• Ex-Employees: Must submit a resignation acceptance order from their previous employer.

Application Fee

The application fee for the RSMSSB Junior Engineer (Agriculture) exam varies by category:

Note: Candidates who have already paid the One-Time Registration (OTR) fee are exempt from paying it again.

Important Notes

1. False Information: Providing incorrect or incomplete information may lead to disqualification and legal action under the Rajasthan Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Act, 2022.
2. Document Verification: All original documents (educational certificates, caste certificates, domicile certificates, etc.) must be submitted during the verification process. Photocopies will not be accepted.
3. Reservation Benefits: Candidates must submit valid certificates (caste, domicile, disability, etc.) issued before the last date of application to avail reservation benefits.
4. Examination Process: The selection process may include a Computer-Based Test (CBT), Tablet-Based Test (TBT), or Offline (OMR) Exam, followed by document verification.
5. Negative Marking: There is a negative marking of 1/3 marks for each incorrect answer in the written examination.

Syllabus for RSMSSB Junior Engineer (Agriculture) Exam

The RSMSSB Junior Engineer (Agriculture) exam consists of one paper divided into two parts:

Part A: Agricultural Engineering (Graduation Level)

• Soil and Water Conservation: Precipitation, hydrologic cycle, runoff measurement, erosion control, water harvesting structures, watershed management.
• Irrigation: Soil-water-plant relationship, irrigation scheduling, drainage systems, groundwater resources.
• Farm Power and Machinery: Tillage machinery, sowing and intercultural equipment, harvesting and threshing machinery, tractors.
• Agricultural Processing: Food engineering principles, drying and storage, dairy equipment, food preservation.
• Renewable Energy Sources: Solar energy, biogas, wind energy, and their applications in Rajasthan.

Part B: General Knowledge (Rajasthan Focus)

• History, culture, traditions, and geography of Rajasthan.

Note: The syllabus is graduation-level in Agricultural Engineering. For detailed topics, refer to the official notification.

Conclusion

Candidates are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria before applying for the RSMSSB Junior Engineer (Agriculture) 2024 exam. Ensure all documents (educational certificates, caste certificates, domicile certificates, etc.) are valid and submitted on time. For the latest updates, regularly check the official RSMSSB website: www.rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in.