RSMSSB Livestock Assistant (RSSB Livestock Assistant) 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Introduction

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSMSSB) conducts the recruitment examination for the post of Livestock Assistant under the Rajasthan Animal Husbandry Subordinate Service Rules, 1977, and the Rajasthan Scheduled Areas Subordinate, Ministerial, and Class IV Service (Recruitment and Other Service Conditions) Rules, 2014. This document outlines the detailed eligibility criteria for the RSMSSB Livestock Assistant 2024 exam, including age limits, educational qualifications, nationality requirements, age relaxation, and other specific conditions.

Age Limit for RSMSSB Livestock Assistant 2024

General Age Criteria

• Minimum Age: 18 years as of January 1, 2026.
• Maximum Age: 40 years as of January 1, 2026.

Age calculation is based on the first day of January of the year following the application deadline. For this recruitment, the age will be calculated as of January 1, 2026.

Age Relaxation for Previous Recruitment Years

Candidates who were age-eligible for the 2022 recruitment cycle but could not apply due to non-conduct of the exam are granted a relaxation of up to 3 years in the upper age limit, as per the Personnel Department’s notification dated September 23, 2008.

Educational Qualification for RSMSSB Livestock Assistant 2024

Essential Qualifications

Candidates must possess the following qualifications from a recognized institution:

1. Senior Secondary (10+2) Examination with the following subjects:

   • Physics, Chemistry, and Biology OR
   • Agriculture, Agriculture Biology/Biology, and Physics/Chemistry/Agriculture Chemistry.

2. Training Certificate/Diploma:

   • One-year Training Certificate OR
   • Two-year Training Certificate/Diploma in Livestock Assistant from an institution recognized by the Government of Rajasthan.

Additional Requirements

• Working Knowledge of Hindi: Written in Devanagari Script and any one of the Rajasthani dialects.
• Candidates appearing for the final year of the qualifying examination are eligible to apply, provided they submit proof of qualification before the specified deadlines:
  • Before the main examination (if selection involves written exam and interview).
  • Before the interview (if selection involves written exam and interview).
  • Before the written exam or interview (if selection is based solely on one of these).

Note: Candidates must acquire the prescribed educational qualifications before the exam date. Those who obtain qualifications after the exam will not be considered eligible.

Nationality Requirements for RSMSSB Livestock Assistant 2024

Candidates must meet one of the following nationality criteria:

1. Indian Citizen, OR
2. Subject of Nepal, OR
3. Subject of Bhutan, OR
4. Tibetan Refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanent settlement, OR
5. Person of Indian Origin (PIO) who has migrated from the following countries with the intention of permanent settlement in India:
   • Pakistan
   • Myanmar
   • Sri Lanka
   • Kenya
   • Uganda
   • United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar)
   • Zambia
   • Malawi
   • Zaire
   • Ethiopia

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 provisionally, subject to the issuance of the eligibility certificate.

Age Relaxation for Reserved Categories

The upper age limit is relaxed for candidates belonging to reserved categories as per the Rajasthan Government norms. The relaxation is non-cumulative, meaning candidates can avail only one type of relaxation.

Note:

• *Widows and divorced women must not exceed the state government’s retirement age (60 years).
• Ex-servicemen must have a character certificate marked "Good" at the time of discharge.
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) must provide a permanent disability certificate issued by a competent medical authority, indicating 40% or more disability.

Other Requirements for RSMSSB Livestock Assistant 2024

Domicile and Residence

• General and Non-Scheduled Areas: Open to all candidates meeting the eligibility criteria.
• Scheduled Areas: Only permanent residents of Rajasthan’s Scheduled Areas are eligible. Candidates must provide proof of residence in the Scheduled Area since before January 1, 1970, or their parents/ancestors must have been residents before this date.

Character and Health

• Character: Candidates must possess a good character certificate from the head of their last educational institution or two responsible non-relatives.
• Health: Candidates must be mentally and physically fit 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 district is required.

Marital Status

• Men: Candidates with more than one living wife are ineligible unless exempted by the government for special reasons.
• Women: 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.

Number of Children

• Candidates with more than two children as of June 1, 2002, are ineligible for appointment, except in the following cases:
  • If the third child is born from a single delivery after the first child.
  • If one of the children is disabled.
  • Widows and divorced women are exempt from this rule.

Government Employees

• Current Government Employees: Must provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer at the time of document verification.
• Temporary/Contract Employees: Must provide proof of age eligibility at the time of initial appointment.

Certificates and Documents

Candidates must submit the following documents at the time of verification:

• Educational Certificates: Original and self-attested copies of Senior Secondary and Livestock Assistant Training/Diploma certificates.
• Caste Certificate: For SC/ST/OBC-NCL/MBC-NCL/EWS candidates, issued by a competent authority in Rajasthan. Validity:
  • SC/ST: Lifelong.
  • OBC-NCL/MBC-NCL: 1 year (non-creamy layer certificate).
  • EWS: 1 year (Income and Asset Certificate).
• Domicile Certificate: For candidates claiming domicile benefits.
• Disability Certificate: For PwBD candidates, issued by a competent medical authority.
• Ex-Servicemen Certificate: Discharge certificate or NOC from the competent authority.
• Sports Certificate: For outstanding sportspersons, issued by a recognized sports authority.
• Marriage Certificate: Mandatory for all candidates (as per government notification dated May 22, 2006).
• Widow/Divorcee Certificate: Death certificate of husband (for widows) or court decree (for divorcees).
• Character Certificate: From the last educational institution or two responsible non-relatives.
• Police Verification Certificate: Post-selection, indicating no criminal record.
• Medical Certificate: Post-selection, certifying fitness for government service.

Prohibited Conduct

• Candidates found guilty of misrepresentation, forgery, or unfair means during the exam will be permanently debarred from future examinations and may face legal action.
• Unfair Means: Includes impersonation, tampering with documents, or using prohibited devices (e.g., mobile phones) during the exam.

Important Notes

1. Application Process: Applications must be submitted online through the RSMSSB portal or SSO portal. No offline applications will be accepted.
2. Application Fee:
   • General/EWS/OBC-NCL/MBC-NCL: ₹600 (One-Time Registration - OTR).
   • SC/ST/PwBD: ₹400 (OTR).
   • Non-Rajasthan SC/ST/OBC: Treated as General category.
3. Exam Pattern: The exam consists of two parts (150 marks total):
   • Part A: General Knowledge (50 questions, 150 marks).
   • Part B: Veterinary Science (100 questions).
   • Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each incorrect answer.
4. Minimum Qualifying Marks: 40% (36% for SC/ST candidates).
5. Reservation: Horizontal reservation applies for women, ex-servicemen, outstanding sportspersons, and PwBD.

Conclusion

Candidates are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria before applying for the RSMSSB Livestock Assistant 2024 exam. Ensure all documents are valid and submitted within the prescribed timelines. For further details, visit the official RSMSSB website.