Gram Panchayat Recruitment 2025: Apply for 850 Village Development Officer (VDO) Posts
A significant recruitment drive for Gram Panchayat has been announced for 2025, offering a total of 850 new positions. The official notification has been released, inviting both male and female candidates from across India to apply. Candidates from any state can submit their applications online. This article provides comprehensive details regarding the recruitment, including age limits, syllabus, exam pattern, and salary information.
Post Details
This recruitment is being conducted by the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board, Jaipur (RSMSS). The post name for this drive is Village Development Officer (VDO). A total of 850 positions are available for this role.
Eligibility Criteria
Who Can Apply: All Indian male and female candidates are eligible to apply for these positions. Special consideration and age relaxation will be provided to women as per rules.
Age Limit: The minimum age limit for applicants is 18 years, and the maximum age limit is 40 years.
Age Relaxation: Age relaxation for OBC, SC, and ST candidates will be provided as per Government rules.
Educational Qualification: Candidates who have successfully completed their graduation are eligible to apply online for these posts. For further details on educational qualifications, candidates should refer to the official notification.
Application Fee
The application fee varies based on the candidate’s category:
- General and Other State Candidates: ₹600
- Female, OBC, SC, and ST Candidates: ₹400 The application method for submitting the fee is online.
Selection Process
The selection process for the Village Development Officer (VDO) posts involves the following stages:
- Written Exam: An OMR-based written examination will be conducted.
- Document Verification: Candidates who qualify the written exam will undergo document verification.
- Job Offer: Successful candidates will be offered the position. For complete details, candidates are advised to check the official notification.
Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The written examination will consist of 160 questions, carrying a total of 200 marks. Candidates will be allotted 3 hours to complete the paper. The question paper will feature multiple-choice questions.
The syllabus covers the following subjects:
- Language Knowledge: 50 marks (General Hindi: 30 marks, English: 20 marks)
- Mathematics: 30 marks
- General Knowledge: 20 marks
- Geography and Natural Resources: 30 marks
- Agriculture and Economic Resources in the context of Rajasthan
- History and Culture of Rajasthan
- Basic Computer
Further detailed information regarding the syllabus can be found in the official notification.
Salary Details
The salary for the Village Development Officer (VDO) posts will be provided as per Government rules. Comprehensive details regarding the salary structure are available in the official notification.
Required Documents
To apply for the Gram Panchayat Recruitment 2025, candidates will need the following documents:
- Applicant’s Aadhaar Card
- Registered Mobile Number
- Passport Size Photo
- Email ID
- Degree related to the position
- Permanent Residence Certificate
- Signature
- Caste Certificate (for OBC, SC, ST categories to avail benefits/relaxation) For more detailed requirements, refer to the official notification.
Important Dates
The key dates for the Gram Panchayat Recruitment 2025 are as follows:
- Starting Date for Online Application: June 19, 2025
- Last Date for Online Application: July 18, 2025 (until 23:59 PM)
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for these positions through the official website. The application window is open from June 19, 2025, to July 18, 2025. Candidates are encouraged to fill out their forms within this period.
