Opening Overview
Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB), Jaipur has released the detailed notification for Platoon Commander Direct Recruitment 2025 for the Home Guards Department, Rajasthan. A total of 84 posts are available and eligible candidates can apply online from 23/07/2025 to 21/08/2025.
Post Details Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB), Jaipur |
| Post Name | Platoon Commander (Direct Recruitment) |
| Total Vacancies | 84 |
| Qualification | Graduation (Bachelor’s Degree) from a recognized university OR Ex-Serviceman released as Naib Subedar or above / Graduate-equivalent certificate after 15 years of service (as per rules) |
| Last Date | 21/08/2025 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://rssb.rajasthan.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| OTR Fee Payment Start Date | 23/07/2025 |
| OTR Fee Payment Last Date | 21/08/2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 23/07/2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 21/08/2025 |
| Written Exam Date | 22/11/2025 |
Application Fee
One Time Registration (OTR) Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC (Creamy Layer) | 600 |
| OBC (Non Creamy Layer) / MBC (Non Creamy Layer) / EWS / SC / ST (Rajasthan) | 400 |
| All Divyang (PwD) Candidates | 400 |
Payment Mode: E-Mitra kiosk / CSC, Net Banking, ATM-cum-Debit Card, Credit Card (as mentioned in the notification).
Age Limit
- Age Calculation Date: 01/01/2026
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 25 Years
Age Relaxation (as per notification):
- General Category Female: 5 years
- Rajasthan Domicile Male (SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS): 5 years
- Rajasthan Domicile Female (SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS): 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen and Home Guard Volunteers: Upper age limit 40 years
- Widow / Divorced Women: No upper age limit (as per rules)
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 84
| Area | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Non-Scheduled Area | 82 |
| Scheduled Area | 2 |
Note: Scheduled Area posts are for local residents of Rajasthan Scheduled Area as per rules. Non-Scheduled Area posts can also be applied by Scheduled Area residents; final option may be taken at document verification if selected in both.
Eligibility / Qualification
Candidates must fulfill the following:
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Educational Qualification:
- Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) or equivalent from a university recognized by law in India, OR
- Ex-Serviceman properly released as Naib Subedar or above (as per service rules), OR
- Ex-Serviceman holding Graduate-equivalent certificate after 15 years of military service (as mentioned).
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Language & Culture:
- Working knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script and knowledge of Rajasthan culture.
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Other Requirements:
- Candidate must be mentally and physically fit and will have to produce medical fitness certificate at the required stage.
Selection Process
Recruitment will be conducted in 3 stages:
- Written Examination (Offline OMR Based)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) / Physical Standards Test (PST)
- Interview
Final merit will be prepared by adding marks of written exam, physical efficiency test, and interview (as per notification).
Exam Pattern
Written Exam (Objective Type, OMR Based)
| Paper | Subject | Duration | Max Marks | Questions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Hindi | 3 Hours | 200 | 150 |
| Paper II | General Knowledge & General Science | 3 Hours | 200 | 150 |
Key Rules:
- Minimum qualifying marks: 36% in each paper and 40% overall.
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Salary / Pay Scale
- Pay Band (as mentioned): ₹9,300 – ₹34,800
- Grade Pay: ₹4,200 (Grade Pay No. 11 as per notification)
- Pay Matrix Level: Level-10
Probation / Trainee Conditions:
- Appointment will be on 2 years probation.
- During probation, fixed remuneration will be payable as per Rajasthan Government orders; allowances like HRA/DA/CCA etc. will not be payable during probation as per the notification.