Important Dates for RSSB NHM & RajMES Contractual Posts 2025 Recruitment

Key Dates for RSSB NHM & RajMES Contractual Posts Recruitment

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has announced the recruitment schedule for 8,256 contractual posts under the National Health Mission (NHM) and Rajasthan Medical Education Society (RajMES). Below is the detailed timeline for the recruitment process.

Important Dates Table

Timeline for RSSB NHM & RajMES Contractual Posts Recruitment

February 2025

• 18 February 2025: Online application process begins. Candidates can register and pay the One-Time Registration (OTR) fee via:

  • E-Mitra Kiosks
  • Jan Suvidha Kendras (CSC)
  • Net Banking
  • ATM/Debit Card
  • Credit Card

  OTR Fee Structure

  Category	Fee (INR)
  General & Creamy Layer OBC/MBC	600
  Non-Creamy Layer OBC/MBC, EWS, SC, ST	400
  All Persons with Disabilities (PwD)	400

  Note: Candidates from states other than Rajasthan will be treated as General category applicants.

March 2025

• 19 March 2025: Last date to submit online applications and pay the OTR fee. No extensions will be provided.
• 20 March 2025 - 26 March 2025: Application correction window opens. Candidates can modify details (except OTR-related information) by paying a correction fee of INR 300.

June 2025

• 02 June 2025 - 13 June 2025: Computer-Based Test (CBT) scheduled for all posts. The exam will be conducted in multiple shifts, and normalization of scores will be applied if required.

  Exam Pattern Overview

  Parameter	Details
  Mode	CBT / TBT / OMR
  Duration	2 hours 30 minutes
  Total Questions	150
  Total Marks	450
  Marking Scheme	+3 for correct answer, -1 for incorrect answer
  Minimum Qualifying Marks	40% (35% for SC/ST candidates)

Upcoming Events for RSSB NHM & RajMES Contractual Posts

1. Online Application Process (18 Feb - 19 Mar 2025)

• Candidates must apply through the RSSB official portal (http://rssb.rajasthan.gov.in) or SSO Portal (http://sso.rajasthan.gov.in).

• Steps to Apply:

  1. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if not already done.
  2. Log in via SSO ID and select the Recruitment Portal.
  3. Fill in personal, educational, and category details.
  4. Upload photograph and signature as per specifications:
     • Photograph: 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm, JPEG format, 50-100 KB.
     • Signature: 7 cm × 2 cm, JPEG format, 20-50 KB.
  5. Pay the OTR fee and submit the application.

  Note: Candidates applying for multiple posts (except specified combined posts) must submit separate applications.

2. Application Correction Window (20 Mar - 26 Mar 2025)

• Candidates can edit non-OTR details (e.g., educational qualifications, category, photo, signature) by paying a fee of INR 300.
• OTR-related details (name, father’s name, date of birth, gender) cannot be modified after submission.

3. Admit Card Release (Expected: May 2025)

• Admit cards will be available only on the RSSB website.
• Candidates must download and print their admit cards using:
  • Application ID
  • SSO ID
• No admit cards will be sent by post.

4. Computer-Based Test (02 Jun - 13 Jun 2025)

• Exam Centers: Across Rajasthan (details will be mentioned on the admit card).
• Documents Required:
  • Admit card
  • Photo ID proof (Aadhar Card, Voter ID, etc.)
  • Passport-sized photograph
• Dress Code: As per RSSB guidelines (details available on the website).

5. Answer Key and Objections (Expected: June 2025)

• The provisional answer key will be released on the RSSB website.
• Candidates can raise objections by paying a fee of INR 100 per question.

6. Result Declaration (Expected: August 2025)

• Results will be published on the RSSB website.
• Merit lists will be prepared based on normalized scores (if applicable).

7. Document Verification

• Shortlisted candidates must submit original documents for verification, including:
  • Educational certificates
  • Category certificates (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD)
  • Domicile certificate
  • Experience certificates (if applicable)
  • No Objection Certificate (NOC) for government employees

Highlights of Upcoming Deadlines

Tentative Dates

• Admit Card Release: Expected in May 2025 (exact date will be announced on the RSSB website).
• Answer Key Release: Expected in June 2025 (post-exam).
• Result Declaration: Expected in August 2025.

Important Notes

1. Eligibility: Candidates must ensure they meet the age, educational, and experience criteria as specified in the notification. No relaxations will be provided post-deadline.
2. Reservation: Reservations for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwD, Ex-Servicemen, and Women will be applicable as per Rajasthan government norms.
3. Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
4. Normalization: If the exam is conducted in multiple shifts, normalization of scores will be applied.
5. Document Verification: Candidates must produce original documents during verification. Fake documents will lead to disqualification.

How to Stay Updated

• RSSB Official Website: http://rssb.rajasthan.gov.in
• SSO Portal: http://sso.rajasthan.gov.in
• Helpline Numbers:
  • E-Mitra Helpline: 0141-2221424 / 2221425
  • RSSB Helpline: 0294-3057541

Syllabus for RSSB NHM & RajMES Contractual Posts

The syllabus for the Computer-Based Test (CBT) is divided into 5 sections for most posts:

1. General Knowledge & General Science (45 marks)
2. General English & Hindi (45 marks)
3. National Health Mission & Introduction to RMNCH+A (45 marks)
4. Knowledge of Computers (45 marks)
5. Topic Related to Professional Qualification (270 marks)

Note: The syllabus varies slightly for certain posts (e.g., Data Entry Operator, Program Assistant). Refer to the official notification for post-specific syllabus details.

Syllabus Location in Notification:

• Found: Yes
• Start Text: "1. संविदा सामुदायिक स्वास्थ्य अधिकारी (सीएचओ) (Contractual Community Health Officier (CHO))"
• End Text: "Note:- Topics in syllabus are indicative, candidates shall go through as per prescribed syllabus from governing council/statutory body."
• Description: Pages 60-131 of the notification.

FAQs

1. What is the last date to apply for RSSB NHM & RajMES Contractual Posts?

The last date to submit the online application is 19 March 2025 (11:59 PM).

2. Can I apply for multiple posts?

Yes, but you must submit separate applications for each post, except for the following combined posts:

• Nurse / Nurse Grade-II
• Medical Lab Technician / Lab Technician
• Social Worker / Medical Social Worker
• Audiologist / Audiologist (Speech Therapist)
• Bio Medical Engineer / Bio Medical Engineer
• Physiotherapist Assistant / Physiotherapist

3. What is the age limit for these posts?

• Minimum Age: 21 years (as of 01 January 2026)
• Maximum Age: 40 years (as of 01 January 2026)

Age Relaxation:

4. Is there negative marking in the exam?

Yes, 1/3rd mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.

5. When will the admit cards be released?

Admit cards are expected to be released in May 2025. Candidates must download them from the RSSB website.

Source

• Notification: Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) Notification No. 01/2025 dated 28 January 2025.
• Official Website: http://rssb.rajasthan.gov.in