The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board, Jaipur, will release the notification for recruitment of Village Development Officers under the Panchayati Raj Department, Government of Rajasthan in the very near future, and then you can apply. Read this article to check all the details you are looking for regarding this upcoming recruitment drive.
RSSB VDO Recruitment 2026
The RSSB, Jaipur will release the notification for the Rajasthan Village Development Officer Recruitment 2026 most probably in the last week of June 2026 and start accepting the application form. They are likely to give four weeks to candidates to apply for the recruitment, so they can submit their error-free application form.
If you are interested in getting appointed to the position of VDO under the Panchayati Raj Department, you should know that they will accept your application form only if you provide all the details accurately. To apply, you have to provide details, upload required documents and make application fee payment by the set due date.
| Country | India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Post Name | Village Development Officer (VDO) |
| Department | Panchayati Raj Department |
| Number of Vacancies | 3,099 |
| Eligibility Criteria | Bachelor’s Degree + Computer Certificate |
| Application Fee | ₹600 (General) / ₹400 (Reserved) |
| Selection Process | Written Exam + Document Verification |
| Official Website | rajasthan.gov.in |
RSSB VDO Vacancy 2026
The RSSB, Jaipur will release the notification for recruitment of Gram Vikas Adhikari under the Panchayati Raj Department, Government of Rajasthan, for a total number of 3,099 vacancies. Notably, the reservation details are set to be available on the notification brochure; however we have shared the estimated category-wise number of vacancies.
| UR | 1,115 |
| OBC | 651 |
| SC | 496 |
| ST | 372 |
| EWS | 310 |
| MBC | 155 |
RSSB VDO Eligibility Criteria 2026
To apply for the Rajasthan Gram Vikas Adhikari Bharti 2026, you must pursue a bachelor’s degree in any subject from a university recognised by the University Grant Commission. Additionally, you have completed any of the following:
- RS-CIT
- DOEACC/NIELIT ‘O’ Level Certificate
- COPA/DPCS Certificate
- Diploma/Degree in Computer Science/Computer Applications
Futuremore, you must have working knowledge of Hindi, and Rajasthani culture. And you shouldn’t be older than 18 years and older than 40 years, the upper age limit is 40 years. If you are above 40 years, you can claim the age of 5 if you are male belong to any reserved category, and even female general category candidates are eligible to claim the age relaxation.
RSSB VDO Application Fee 2026
To apply for the Rajasthan VDO Recruitment 2026, you have to pay the application fee ₹600, and it you belong to Other Backward Class, Most Backward Class, Schedule Tribes, Schedule Tribes, Economically Weaker Section, or Person with Benchmark Disability category, you need to pay ₹400.
To make payment of the application fee, you can use a debit card, credit card, NET banking or UPI. Notably, the RSSB, Jaipur will accept your application form only if you pay the required amount by the due date, which they are yet to reveal via releasing the notification brochure.
RSSB VDO Selection Process 2026
The selection process for recruitment of Village Development Officers under the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Department is Written Examination and Document Verification. The RSSB, Jaipur is most likely to conduct the first stage in the last quarter of 2026, whose exam pattern is shared inside the table available below.
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Total Questions | 160 |
| Maximum Marks | 200 |
| Question Type | Objective |
| Marking Scheme | 1.25 marks for each correct answer |
| −1/3 of 1.25 for each incorrect answer | |
| Sections | Language Knowledge (General Hindi & English): 50 Marks, Mathematics: 30 Marks, General Knowledge: 20 Marks, Geography & Natural Resources: 30 Marks, Agriculture & Economic Resources (Rajasthan): 30 Marks, History & Culture of Rajasthan: 30 Marks, Basic Computer: 10 Marks |
| Medium | Hindi & English, except language section |
If you pass the written examination, you have to participate in the second stage, Document Verification, and after that you will get the document for appointment.
How to apply for the RSSB VDO Recruitment 2026?
The step-by-step instructions to apply for the Rajasthan Village Development Officer Recruitment 2026 are as follows:
- Go to the official website of the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board Jaipur, https://rssb.rajasthan.gov.in/.
- Click on the option related to ‘Recruitment of Gram Vikas Adhikari 2026 – Apply Online’ and go to the registration page.
- Register your by providing all the asked details, and then login your SSO ID and password.
- Fill in the application form by entering all the details accurately, and then upload required documents.
- Review your application form and make the required application fee payment to finalize it.
