Recruitment of Junior Engineer (Agriculture)in Rajasthan-RSMSSB-Apply Now

Rajasthan Subordinate and Ministerial Staff Selection Board

Online applications are invited in the prescribed format for recruitment to 115 posts of Junior Engineer ,100 in non-scheduled area and 15 in scheduled area, in the Watershed Development and Conservation Department under the Agriculture Department, under Rajasthan Agriculture Subordinate Service Rules-1978 as amended and Rajasthan Scheduled Area Subordinate, Ministerial and Class IV Service (Tenure and Other Conditions of Service) Rules, 2014.

Important Dates

Activity	Dates	Details
Depositing OTR Registration Fee	28.11.2024 to 27.12.2024	Fee can be deposited via e-Mitra Kiosk, Public Service Center (C.S.C.), Net Banking, ATM/Debit Card, or Credit Card until 23:50 PM on 27.12.2024.
Filling Online Application Form	28.11.2024 to 27.12.2024	Online forms can be submitted on the Board’s website until 23:59 PM on 27.12.2024. The link will be disabled after the deadline.
Advisory		Applicants should apply early to avoid technical issues or delays on the last date.

Vacancies and reservation details

Categories	Total Posts
Non-Scheduled Area	100
Scheduled Area	15
Grand Total	115

Eligibility, Qualifications, and Age Criteria for Junior Engineer (Agriculture) Recruitment

Educational Qualification

Requirement	Details
Degree	Graduate in Agricultural Engineering from a recognized university in India.
Additional Knowledge	1. Knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script.2. Knowledge of Rajasthan’s culture.
Final Year Students	Final-year students can apply, but they must present proof of qualification before the recruitment exam date.

Other Qualifications

Aspect	Requirement
Health	Candidates must be mentally and physically fit. A health certificate signed by a Chief Medical Officer or Medical Jurist is mandatory.
Character	Applicants must produce: 1. A character certificate from the last attended educational institution.2. Two certificates from responsible persons (not relatives, issued within 6 months).

Nationality

Eligibility	Conditions
Indian Citizens	Must be a citizen of India.
Other Categories	Citizens of Nepal, Bhutan, and specified refugees or persons of Indian origin (e.g., from Pakistan, Sri Lanka).
Certificate of Eligibility	Required for non-Indian nationals as per Government of India provisions.

Age Criteria

Age Limits	Details
Minimum Age	18 years as of 01 January 2025.
Maximum Age	40 years as of 01 January 2025, with the following exceptions:
Relaxations	– Male SC/ST/OBC/EWS (Rajasthan): 5 years- Female (General): 5 years- Female SC/ST/OBC (Rajasthan): 10 years

Special Age Relaxation for Recruitment Years

If no recruitment occurred in a given year, candidates eligible by age in that year may apply, with a maximum of 3 years’ relaxation.
For 2022 recruitment year: Maximum age limit extended by 1 year.

Pay Scale

Post	Pay Scale (as per 7th CPC)	During Probation Period
Junior Engineer (All Disciplines)	Matrix Level 10	Monthly fixed remuneration as per State Government rules

Application Fees

One Time Registration Fee Details

Here’s the information in a mobile-friendly table format:

Category	Registration Fee	Notes
General Category	₹600/-	Includes OBC/EBC (Creamy Layer) applicants.
OBC/EBC/EWS/SC/ST (Non-Labor)	₹400/-	Applicable only for residents of Rajasthan.
Disabled Applicants	₹400/-	Applicable for all disabled candidates, regardless of state.
SC/ST/OBC/EBC/EWS (Other States)	₹600/-	Treated as General Category for this recruitment process.
Existing OTR Applicants	₹0/-	No fee required if OTR fee has already been paid in the past.

How to Apply

Steps to Apply Online:

Visit the Online Portal:
- Candidates should first visit the official recruitment portal:
  RSMSSB Portal or RSSB Portal, or log in through the SSO Portal:
  SSO Rajasthan Portal.
Start Application:
- After logging in, go to the Recruitment Portal under Citizen Apps (G2C) and click on Apply Now for the Junior Engineer posts.
One-Time Registration (OTR) Process:
- If candidates have not already paid the One-Time Registration (OTR) fee, they must first complete the OTR process.
  - Enter details such as category (UR, Reserved: EWS/OBC-NC/MBC-NC/SC/ST/SAH), disability status, and home state.
  - Pay the required registration fee.
  - Ensure the details entered in the OTR process are correct as they will be used in the online application form.
Fill the Online Application:
- Once OTR is completed, the candidate will be able to proceed with filling the online application form.
- The application form will automatically fetch the details entered in the OTR process (category, disability status, and home state).
- Fill in the required personal and educational details, and make sure to upload the latest photo (not older than 1 month).
Identity Verification:
- During the application process, candidates will need to verify their identity as per the instructions provided in the form.
Submit Application:
- After completing all necessary sections and verifying the details, candidates should submit the application.
Application Fee Payment (If Required):
- If applicable, candidates must make the payment of the application fee online through the available modes.
Take a Printout:
- After successfully submitting the application, candidates are advised to take a printout of the completed application form for future reference.

Key Points to Remember:

Ensure the OTR is completed before filling the application form.
The photo uploaded should be recent (within the last month).
Verify all information carefully before submission.

Written Exam Pattern

Part	Subject	Duration	Maximum Marks	Level
Part A	Agricultural Engineering	3 Hours	300 Marks	Graduation level in Agriculture
Part B	General Knowledge (focused on Rajasthan)	Included	Included	History, culture, traditions, and geography of Rajasthan

Notes

The exam level for Part A will correspond to Graduation in Agricultural Engineering.
General Knowledge will specifically focus on Rajasthan’s history, culture, traditions, and geography.