RSSB Ayush Officer Recruitment 2025: Apply for 1535 Contractual Posts

RSSB Ayush Officer Recruitment 2025: Apply for 1535 Contractual Posts
RSSB Ayush Officer Recruitment 2025: Apply for 1535 Contractual Posts

RSSB Ayush Officer Recruitment 2025: Apply for 1535 Contractual Posts

A significant opportunity for Ayush graduates in Ayurveda, Homeopathy, and Unani to join the National Health Mission in Rajasthan.

Hello Aspirants! The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB), Jaipur, has released a detailed advertisement (No. 06/2025) for the direct recruitment of Contractual Ayush Officers under the National Health Mission (NHM), Department of Medical, Health & Family Welfare, Rajasthan. This recruitment drive aims to fill 1535 contractual posts for Ayush Officers in Ayurveda, Homeopathy, and Unani streams.

These positions are being filled under the Rajasthan Contractual Hiring to Civil Posts Rules, 2022. It is a significant opportunity for qualified graduates in traditional medicine systems to contribute to the public health sector in Rajasthan. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the notification, including vacancy details, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, and application procedure.

Vacancy Details: Ayush Officer 2025

The total 1535 vacancies are distributed between Non-Scheduled (Non-TSP) and Scheduled (TSP) areas of Rajasthan. A detailed category-wise horizontal reservation is applicable as per state government rules.

Post Name Non-Scheduled Area Scheduled Area Total Posts
Contractual Ayush Officer (Ayurved/Homeopathy/Unani) 1340 195 1535
Important Note on Contract: These posts are purely contractual. The appointment will be for one year or the extended period of the project, whichever is earlier. The contract will automatically terminate upon completion of the term without any separate order. The competent authority reserves the right to increase, decrease, or cancel the advertised posts.

Important Dates & Schedule

Candidates must adhere to the following schedule for the application and examination process to avoid missing out on this opportunity.

Event Date
Online Application & Fee Payment Start Date October 10, 2025
Online Application & Fee Payment Last Date November 08, 2025 (till 11:59 PM)
Proposed Examination Date December 26, 2025

One Time Registration (OTR) Fee

Applicants must complete the One Time Registration (OTR) on the Rajasthan SSO portal. The OTR fee is a one-time payment for all state recruitments.

  • General Category & Creamy Layer OBC/MBC: ₹600/-
  • Rajasthan's Non-Creamy Layer OBC/MBC, EWS, SC/ST, and all PwD Candidates: ₹400/-

Note: Candidates who have already paid the OTR fee do not need to pay again.

Eligibility Criteria (As on 08.11.2025)

Candidates must fulfill the educational and other eligibility requirements to apply for the post of Contractual Ayush Officer.

Criteria Details
Educational Qualification For Ayurveda: Degree of Bhishagacharya / Ayurvedacharya / Bachelor degree in Ayurveda (B.A.M.S) from a University established by law in India, AND Registered in the Board of Indian Medicine, Rajasthan.
For Homeopathy: Bachelor degree in Homoeopathy (B.H.M.S) from a University established by law in India, AND Registered in the Homeopathic Board, Rajasthan.
For Unani: Bachelor degree in Unani (B.U.M.S.) from a University established by law in India, AND Registered in the Board of Indian Medicine, Rajasthan.
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026) Candidates must be between 21 and 40 years of age.
Age Relaxation Relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable as per Rajasthan government norms for categories such as Women, SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS candidates of Rajasthan, Ex-Servicemen, Widows, and Persons with Disabilities (PwD).
Other Qualifications Candidates must be in good mental and physical health and possess a good character certificate from their last educational institution.

Selection Process & Examination Scheme

Selection for the post of Contractual Ayush Officer will be based on a single written examination. The Board may conduct the exam in one or multiple phases, and if so, a normalization process will be applied.

Exam Scheme Details
Type of Questions Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
Total Questions 150
Marks per Question 3 Marks
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes)
Negative Marking 1/3 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
Minimum Qualifying Marks 40% (A 5% relaxation is provided for SC/ST categories).

Syllabus for the Written Examination

The examination will be divided into two parts. Part-I is common for all candidates, while Part-II will be specific to the candidate's professional qualification (BAMS/BHMS/BUMS).

PART-I (Common for All)

Subject Marks
(A) General Knowledge, General Science & Current Affairs
(History, Indian National Movement, Geography, Economy, Polity of India & Rajasthan; Biodiversity, Climate Change, General Science - 10th standard)
45
(B) General English & Hindi
(Tenses, Narration, Active/Passive Voice, Articles, Determiners, Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms & Phrases, Sandhi, Upsarg, Pratyay, etc.)
45
(C) National Health Mission (NHM)
(Knowledge of NHM, its programs like RCH, FW, NCD Control, NUHM, and health schemes like MAA Yojna, JSY, JSSK, etc.)
60
(D) Knowledge of Computers
(Basics of Computers, OS, Input/Output devices, MS Office Suite, Internet, E-mail, IT Acts)
30
Total Marks for Part-I 180

PART-II (Topic Related to Professional Qualification)

Stream Marks
A. For Candidates with BAMS Degree
(Syllabus covers subjects like Padartha Vigyan, Kriya Sharir, Rachna Sharir, Dravyaguna Vigyan, Charak Samhita, Panchakarma, etc. as per NCISM syllabus)
270
B. For Candidates with BHMS Degree
(Syllabus covers subjects like Anatomy, Physiology, Organon of medicine, Homoeopathic pharmacy, Materia medica, Pathology, etc. as per NCH syllabus)
C. For Candidates with BUMS Degree
(Syllabus covers subjects like Arabic and Mantiq wa Falsifa, Kulliyat Umoore Tabiya, Tashreehul Badan, Ilmul Advia, Moalijat, etc. as per NCISM syllabus)

Note: The syllabus topics are indicative. Candidates are advised to refer to the prescribed syllabus by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and the National Commission for Homeopathy (NCH).

How to Apply Online

The application process is exclusively online through the Rajasthan Single Sign-On (SSO) portal.

  1. Step 1: Visit the SSO portal at http://sso.rajasthan.gov.in and log in using your SSO ID. If you don't have one, register first.
  2. Step 2: Inside the portal, navigate to the "Citizen Apps (G2C)" section and click on the "Recruitment Portal".
  3. Step 3: Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process by filling in your personal details, category, and paying the OTR fee if you haven't already.
  4. Step 4: Find the relevant recruitment advertisement for "Contractual Ayush Officer" and click on "Apply Now".
  5. Step 5: Most of your details will be auto-filled from your OTR profile. Fill in the remaining required information carefully.
  6. Step 6: You will be required to capture and upload a live photograph as part of the application process.
  7. Step 7: Review your application form thoroughly before final submission. No changes are generally permitted after the final submission and expiry of the correction window.
  8. Step 8: Print a copy of the final application form for your future reference.

Important Links

Link Title Link Action
Apply Online (SSO Portal) Click Here
Official Notification PDF Click Here (Check Latest Advertisements)
Official RSSB Website Click Here

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Is this a permanent government job?

No, this is a contractual recruitment under the NHM. The appointment is for a specified period (one year or project duration) and does not guarantee permanent employment.

Q2: What is the salary for the Contractual Ayush Officer post?

The fixed monthly remuneration for the post is ₹28,050/-.

Q3: Can candidates from states other than Rajasthan apply?

Yes, candidates from other states can apply. However, they will be considered under the General (Unreserved) category and will not be eligible for any category-based reservation benefits available to Rajasthan residents.

Q4: Do I need to be registered with the Rajasthan medical board at the time of application?

Yes, the notification clearly states that registration with the respective Board of Indian Medicine, Rajasthan, or Homeopathic Board, Rajasthan, is mandatory by the last date of application.

Q5: What is the new 5th option (E) in the OMR sheet?

As per the board's new rule, if a candidate does not want to attempt a question, they must darken the bubble for option 'E'. If a candidate fails to darken any of the five bubbles for more than 10% of the total questions, they will be disqualified.

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