RSSB has officially announced the opportunity to become a Village Developmental Officer (VDO) and gain respect not only from villagers but from society as well.
As your mentor, I will not only give you basic information about this exam of RSSB VDO exam, but also guide you on every step so that you can introduce yourself as a Village Developmental Officer (VDO)
Claims I make in this article
- You'll know everything about the Village Developmental Officer exam conducted by the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board.
From basic information like application form, exam pattern, to advanced level of work profile, salary, everything.
- How to prepare for the specific exam of VDO.
- Best books to read for the Rajasthan VDO exam
- How to study for the Rajasthan VDO exam
- And much more that will make you ahead of 99.9% of the students preparing for the exam of the Village Developmental Officer
Everything you need to know about the Rajasthan Village Development Officer (VDO) exam
The notification of Rajasthan VDO exam was released on 17th June 2025 and you will get the link to the official notification at the end of this article but you don't need to worry I've covered everything that is important to make 'You' win the race.
I will teach you everything by following this structure-
1. First, we should know who can apply for the Rajasthan VDO exam (Eligibility Criteria)
2. If you are eligible I will teach you: How to apply for the exam of Rajasthan VDO (Application process)
3. If you decide to apply, I will request you to take a look on what to study for the Rajasthan VDO exam(The syllabus).
4. And now comes the most important segment of this article: How to study (Techniques I learned by reading tons of books and listening to IAS toppers). I will also tell my personal story that helped me perform exceptionally through these techniques.
5. By reaching this segment, you have learnt what to and how to study, but you should know how much you have to study to crack the VDO exam in the easiest way possible (Previous year cut-offs)
6. Now, comes the part that matters the most - the Salary of Village Development Officer in Rajasthan.
7. Lastly, some important links like-
- Direct Download link of Notification of RSSB VDO
- Application link of RSSB VDO
- Official site RSSB
Eligibility Criteria of RSSB Village Development Officer (VDO)
- Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university (in any stream)
It means irrespective of any subject in your 11th and 12th boards, you are eligible and can fill the form but you must posses a graduation degree. So, 12th pass students are not eligible for Rajasthan village development officer (VDO)exam.
- The student must have cleared the Rajasthan CET (Common Eligibility Test) exam to be eligible for the Rajasthan VDO exam
CET is a separate exam, and discussing CET will distract us from the main topic of the VDO exam. Conclusion - If your CET is cleared, you are eligible for the VDO exam; if not, sorry to inform you that you are not eligible.
- If we are talking about degrees to be eligible for this exam, I want to inform you that candidates with an RS-CIT degree will be preferred for the Rajasthan VDO exam
Age limit for Rajasthan VDO (Village Development Officer) Exam 2025-26 -
Your age must be in range of a minimum 18 to maximum 40 years by 1st January 2026. It means you should count your age by year of birth not by date of birth
Age relaxation for Rajasthan VDO exam 2025 -
- Age relaxation of Rajasthan VDO exam for SC/ST: 5 years
- Age relaxation of Rajasthan VDO exam for OBC: 3 years
- Age relaxation of Rajasthan VDO exam for PwD: 10 years
- Age relaxation of Rajasthan VDO exam for Ex-servicemen: 3 years after military service
Vacancy for the Rajasthan VDO exam 2025
The total number of vacancies is 850, and here is how it is divided:
- Rajasthan VDO vacancy for Non-Scheduled Area: 683 Posts
- Rajasthan VDO vacancy for Scheduled Area (TSP): 167 Posts
Selection Process of the Rajasthan VDO exam 2025
The recruitment process is very simple - clear one exam, verify documents and come in the final merit list-
- Written Exam (Single Paper)
- Document Verification
- Final Merit List based on marks and district preference
There is peak competition for all exams, but a few come with the golden opportunity to grab a government job in the easiest possible way, and the Rajasthan VDO exam 2025 is one of those.
Exam pattern for the Rajasthan Village Development Officer (VDO) exam 2025
Exam pattern of Rajasthan VDO exam is very minimalistic
- Total Questions: 160 questions are asked in the Rajasthan VDO exam
- Total Marks: 200
- Total Time for Rajasthan VDO exam: 3 Hours
- Negative Marking in Rajasthan VDO exam: 1/3rd for every wrong answer
- Mode of examination of RSSB VDO exam: Offline (OMR)
Salary of VDO in Rajasthan
Like many central jobs the salary of VDO doesn't vary post by post. here is only one grade pay - Pay grade 6
Through which you will receive a basic pay of Rs. 20,800 and grade pay of 2,400 rupees
In hand salary of VDO in Rajasthan - More than Rs. 25,000
I gave you every detail you need to know about the exam before starting to prepare for it.
So, Now comes our next segment of this article which will focus on -
- What to Read for the RSSB VDO Exam 2025
- How to read for the Rajasthan VDO exam 2025
Rajasthan VDO exam 2025 syllabus
Languages (Hindi & English – Total 50 Marks)
Hindi:
- उपसर्ग, प्रत्यय, संधि, समास
- पर्यायवाची, विलोम, एक शब्द में क्या?
- शब्द-युग्म, लोकोक्तियाँ, अलंकार, तद्भव–तत्सम
- वर्तनी, वाक्य-शुद्धि, रिक्तस्थान पूर्ति
- वाक्य-प्यारंता रूपांतरण
English:
- Grammar at Senior Secondary level
- Comprehension-based MCQs (paragraphs)
2. Mathematics – 30 Marks
- Square & Cube roots, Number System (fractions, decimals)
- Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Average
- Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest
- Time, Speed & Distance; Time & Work
- Geometry & Mensuration (lengths, areas, volumes)
- Coordinate Geometry; Linear Equations
- Permutation & Combination; Probability
- Data Interpretation: Tables, Graphs (Bar, Pie, Line)
3. General Knowledge – 20 Marks
- History of India & Rajasthan
- Indian Constitution, governance, and politico-economic structures
- Indian economy, Budget and planning
- Current Affairs (National & International)
- Science & Technology advancements
4. Geography & Natural Resources – 30 Marks
- Physical & political geography of Rajasthan & India
- Minerals, forests, and water resources
- Climate, vegetation, environmental issues/disasters
- Renewable and non-renewable energy sources
- Major rivers, lakes, dams, schemes/projects
5. Rajasthan Agricultural & Economic Resources – 30 Marks
- Major food & commercial crops
- Agriculture-based industries & animal husbandry
- Large irrigation systems (e.g., Indira Gandhi Canal), rural dev.
- Tribal economy & cooperative movements
- Small-scale/ cottage industries, economic schemes rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in+7careerpower.in+7utkarsh.com+7toppersexam.comutkarsh.com+1toppersexam.com+1
6. Rajasthan History & Culture – 30 Marks
- Ancient, Medieval history & Rajasthan’s role in the Freedom Movement
- Folk culture: deities, heroes, saints
- Fairs, festivals, crafts, architecture, music, dance
- Languages, literature, and tribal cultural heritage
7. Basic Computer Knowledge – 10 Marks
- Fundamentals: Hardware vs. Software, RAM/ROM, I/O devices
- Operating System basics, File Management & Memory
- MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint essentials
- Computer organization and architecture
Preparation Strategy Tips
- Focus on both state-specific (Rajasthan) and general topics
- Practice with previous year papers and topic-wise mocks
- Use bilingual resources for languages
- Emphasize computer basics, often overlooked
- Keep up with Rajasthan-specific current affairs, geography, and history scribd.com+11testbook.com+11adda247.com+11toppersexam.com+1careerpower.in+1
You are requested to check the syllabus on notification as well (Mentioned in this article)
How to Prepare for the Rajasthan VDO Exam 2025
If someone ask me what is 'Brahmastra' to crack any exam or those who restlessly ask 'Best books' for exam I will just say - 'Stick to NCERT'
Whatever you read, how much you read will be more productive if you will stick with NCERT
- Start with NCERTs (6th to 10th): Especially for Maths, Polity, and Geography.
- Rajasthan GK is a Game-Changer: Use books like Luci or Manak
- Daily Revision Through Active Recall: Study a topic and write it from memory after 25 minutes.
- Spaced Revision Plan:Day 0: Learn a topicDay 1: RecallDay 3, 7, 14, 30: Recall again
- Mock Tests Weekly: Start with topic-wise and move to full-length.
My personal experience
I was a average student in my school days who used to score 75 to 80% marks but my downfall started when I was diagnosed with typhoid and just after my recovery Covid started. I gave many exams after than and never scored more than 60%.
I accepted myself as a loser, but one day, while scrolling reels on Instagram, I came to know about the Pomodoro technique. I started using the pomodoro technique by doing 25 minutes of focused study and 5 minutes of writing everything i can recall from those 25 minutes and revised it using saced repetition on 1st day, 3rd day, 7th day, 14th day, 30th day, and once in a month (Not by rereading the lines from notes, by writing everything i can remember) and boom it worked. I scored 7.5 SGPA in my first year and 9.3 SGPA in my second semester, and scored 8.40 CGPA in my first year (1st sem SGPA + 2nd sem SGPA)
If I can, You can. Fill the form start preparing hard, Make your parents and loved ones proud
Important links for RSSB VDO 2025 Exam-
- Official notification - https://www.careerpower.in/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/17150539/RSSB-VDO-Recruitment-2025-Notification.pdf
- 2nd link for Official notification of RSSB VDO 2025 - https://rssb.rajasthan.gov.in/storage/advertisement_item/1750148799.pdf
- Application link - https://sso.rajasthan.gov.in/signin
