The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) invites online applications for 2540 Livestock Assistant posts in the Animal Husbandry Department. Out of these, 2292 posts are for non-scheduled areas and 288 for scheduled areas. The application process is online, and candidates must ensure all details are correct before submission. Selection will be based on a written exam, followed by document verification. The pay scale is Level-8 as per the 7th Pay Commission, with a fixed remuneration during probation. Candidates must have a relevant diploma in Animal Husbandry. The application and verification process is linked to Aadhaar and DigiLocker.
Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release
2024
Application Start
January 31, 2025
Application Deadline
March 1, 2025 (till 11:59 PM)
Exam Date
June 13, 2025 (Tentative)
Vacancies
Category
Non-Scheduled Area
Scheduled Area
Total
General
2292
288
2540
Educational Qualifications
Qualification
Requirement
Senior Secondary
Physics, Chemistry & Biology OR Agriculture-related subjects
Diploma
One or two-year Livestock Assistant Training Certificate from a recognized institute
Additional
Knowledge of Hindi (Devanagari) & Rajasthan Culture
Pay Scale
Pay Level
Salary (Approx.)
Level-8
As per 7th Pay Commission
Probation Period
Fixed Remuneration as per State Government Orders
Scheme of Examination
Part
Subject
No. of Questions
Marks
Duration
Part-A
History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition and Heritage of Rajasthan, Geography of Rajasthan, Indian Political System (with special emphasis on Rajasthan), Economy of Rajasthan, Everyday Science, General Knowledge of Computer, Current Affairs.
50
150
3 Hours
Part-B
Veterinary Science
100
150
3 Hours
The question paper will be of multiple-choice type and all questions will carry equal marks.
Minimum qualifying marks: 40%. Candidates securing less than this will not be eligible for appointment.
Negative Marking: 1/3rd marks deducted for each incorrect answer.
Complete One Time Registration (OTR) via SSO portal
Fill in the online application form
Upload latest photograph (not older than 1 month)
Verify details via Aadhaar/DigiLocker/Original Certificate
Submit and take a printout of the application
Selection Process
Written Exam (Objective type)
Document Verification
Final Selection Based on Merit
Application Fee
Category
Fee (₹)
General / OBC (Creamy Layer)
600
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / EWS
400
SC / ST / PwD
250
TSP SC/ST
250
Candidates with Family Income Below 2.5 Lakh
250
Additional Information
Pension Scheme: As per state government rules.
Marriage Registration: Mandatory for government service.
Nationality Requirements:
Indian Citizen or a citizen of Nepal, Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee (before 1962).
Persons of Indian origin from Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and certain East African countries can apply with Government of India eligibility certification.
Age Limit:18-40 years as of 01.01.2025, with applicable relaxations.
Candidates eligible in previous recruitments due to age will be considered under special relaxation.
Admit Card: To be downloaded from the official website; no postal dispatch.
No Objection Certificate (NOC): Required for candidates in government service.
Disqualification Criteria:
More than one living spouse.
Accepting dowry at marriage.
More than two children born on or after June 1, 2002 (with exceptions).
Found guilty of impersonation or malpractice.
Failing to meet character or health requirements.
Important Notes
One-time registration fee (OTR) is mandatory.
Applications must be submitted in the correct category; creamy layer OBC/EBC & SC/ST candidates from outside Rajasthan will be considered under the General category.
Candidates should carefully read the advertisement before applying.
