🚨 Notification Released: The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has published Advertisement No. 14/174/2025 for the recruitment of 1,050 contractual Support Engineer and Support Chemist positions under the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED). Online applications are open from 17 July 2025 to 31 July 2025 (11:59 PM IST) on rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in.
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Key Dates & Timeline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Publication | 17 July 2025 ✅ |
| Application Start Date | 17 July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 31 July 2025 (11:59 PM IST) ⏰ |
| Admit Card Release | September 2025 (Tentative) |
| Computer-Based Test (CBT/TBT) | October 2025 (To Be Announced) |
| Answer Key Release | October 2025 |
| Final Result Declaration | November 2025 |
Total Vacancies & Discipline-Wise Distribution
| Post Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Support Engineer (B.E. Civil) | 553 |
| Support Engineer (B.E. Mechanical/Electrical) | 184 |
| Support Engineer (Diploma Civil) | 138 |
| Support Engineer (Diploma Mechanical/Electrical) | 46 |
| Support Engineer (IT Expert – B.E./MCA) | 74 |
| Support Chemist (M.Sc. Chemistry) | 55 |
| Total | 1,050 |
Each discipline requires specialized qualifications, ensuring the PHED recruits engineers and chemists with appropriate expertise.
Role Overview & Responsibilities
Support Engineers and Chemists play a vital role in Rajasthan’s PHED by:
- Designing, supervising, and maintaining water supply and sanitation projects, including treatment plants and distribution networks.
- Conducting material testing, quality control, and analysis in field and laboratory settings.
- Advising on maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrades of civil/mechanical/electrical systems and chemical processes.
- Preparing technical reports, cost estimates, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
- Coordinating with contractors, vendors, and government officials to implement water-supply schemes efficiently.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | B.E./B.Tech or relevant Diploma in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science/IT, or M.Sc. in Chemistry from a UGC-recognized university. |
| Age Limit (as on 01 Jan 2026) | 21–40 years |
| Age Relaxation | SC/ST: +5 yrs; OBC/EWS: +3 yrs; PwD: +10 yrs; Ex-Servicemen/Widows: +5 yrs |
Candidates must also possess valid Rajasthan domicile and working knowledge of Hindi (Devanagari script).
Application Process – Step by Step
- Visit rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in and click “Online Application” for Advt. 14/174/2025.
- Register/Login via SSO using mobile number and email.
- Fill in personal, educational, and discipline-specific details.
- Upload scanned documents: degree/diploma certificate, domicile, category/EWS certificate, photo, and signature.
- Pay the application fee online:
- General/OBC/MBC: ₹600
- OBC-NCL/EWS/SC/ST/PwD: ₹400
- Submit the form and download the confirmation receipt for future reference.
Application Fee & Payment
| Category | Fee (₹) |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / MBC | 600 |
| OBC-NCL / EWS / SC / ST / PwD | 400 |
Payment modes include net banking, debit/credit card, and e-Mitra kiosks.
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
- Computer-Based Test (CBT) / Tablet-Based Test (TBT)
- Objective-type examination covering General Knowledge (Rajasthan-specific) and discipline-related topics.
- Total Questions: 100 | Total Marks: 100 | Duration: 2 hours
- Negative Marking: ⅓ mark deducted per wrong answer.
- Document Verification
- Merit List Preparation based on CBT/TBT performance and category norms.
CBT/TBT Syllabus Overview
| Section | Questions | Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge & Rajasthan GK | 30 | 30 | 30% |
| Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Basics | 25 | 25 | 25% |
| IT Expert/Computer Fundamentals | 15 | 15 | 15% |
| Chemistry Principles (Chemist) | 15 | 15 | 15% |
| Aptitude & Reasoning | 15 | 15 | 15% |
Salary & Honorarium
Use our 8th Pay Calculator for precise in-hand estimates. Approximate monthly honorarium:
- ₹13,150 – ₹16,900 depending on discipline.
Additional benefits include medical coverage, provident fund, and contract allowances.
Preparation Strategy & Study Plan
45-Day Roadmap
- Days 1–15: Core subject revision (civil/mech/elec fundamentals or chemistry theory), daily current affairs.
- Days 16–30: Sectional mock tests (20–25 Qs per session), analysis of errors, focused revision.
- Days 31–45: Full-length CBT/TBT simulations under timed conditions, final topic brushing, and confidence building.
Recommended resources:
- Standard engineering textbooks (e.g., Civil Engineering by R.S. Khurmi),
- NCERT chemistry for chemists,
- Rajasthan GK compendia (e.g., Lucent’s GK),
- Online test series on Adda247, Testbook, and Gradeup.
FAQs (FAQPage Schema Suggested)
Q1: What is the last date to apply?
A1: 31 July 2025 (11:59 PM IST) on rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in.
Q2: Is there negative marking?
A2: Yes, ⅓ mark deduction per wrong answer in CBT/TBT.
Q3: What documents are mandatory?
A3: Degree/diploma certificate, domicile, category certificate, photo ID, signature.
Q4: Will there be an interview?
A4: No; selection is based solely on CBT/TBT score and document verification.
Q5: How do I check the admit card?
A5: Log in to your SSO profile and click “Download Admit Card” under the recruitment tab.
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