RSSB Contractual Recruitment 2025: NHM & Rajasthan Medical Education Society
The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB), Jaipur, has released a detailed advertisement (Advt. No. 01/2025) for direct recruitment to various contractual posts under the National Health Mission (NHM), Medical & Health Department, Rajasthan, and Rajasthan Medical Education Society, Jaipur.
This recruitment drive, conducted under the Rajasthan Contractual Hiring to Civil Post Rules, 2022, aims to fill a large number of positions, including Contractual Community Health Officer (CHO), Contractual Nurse, Data Entry Operator, Lab Technician, and many more across different cadres.
This comprehensive guide provides all essential details such as important dates, application fees, a detailed breakdown of vacancies for both non-scheduled and scheduled areas, eligibility criteria, monthly remuneration, selection process, and instructions on how to apply online. Candidates are strongly advised to read the official detailed advertisement thoroughly before applying to ensure they meet all conditions and fill the application form carefully, especially regarding post preferences.
Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB), Jaipur
National Health Mission & Rajasthan Medical Education Society Direct Recruitment 2025
RSSB NHM & RMES Contractual Recruitment 2025
Important Dates
Advertisement Release Date | 28/01/2025 |
Online Application Start Date | 02/04/2025 |
Last Date for Online Application | 01/05/2025 |
Last Date for Fee Submission | 01/05/2025 |
Exam Date | 02-06 June 2025 |
Exam City Details | 28/05/2025 |
Admit Card Available | 30/05/2025 |
Application Fee (One Time Registration - OTR)
Category |
Registration Fee (₹) |
General Category / Creamy Layer OBC / MBC Applicants | 600/- |
Rajasthan's Non-Creamy Layer OBC / MBC / EWS / SC / ST Applicants | 400/- |
All Divyangjan (PwD) Applicants | 400/- |
- Payment Mode: Through E-Mitra Kiosk / Jan Suvidha Kendra.
- Applicants from other states (belonging to SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS categories) will be treated as General Category applicants and must pay the General Category fee.
- Fee once paid will not be refunded.
- Ensure OTR fee payment before the application deadline to avoid issues.
Age Limit
- Specific age limits for each post are not explicitly mentioned on the initial pages but are usually detailed later in the full notification. Candidates are advised to refer to the detailed PDF for post-wise age criteria.
- Age relaxation will be applicable as per Rajasthan Government rules for reserved categories.
Vacancy Details (National Health Mission - Contractual Posts)
S. No. |
Post Name (Contractual) |
Non-Scheduled Area |
Scheduled Area |
Total Posts |
1. | Community Health Officer (CHO) | 2563 | 71 | 2634 |
2. | Nurse | 1848 | 93 | 1941 |
3. | Block Programme Officer | 42 | 11 | 53 |
4. | Data Entry Operator | 148 | 29 | 177 |
5. | Program Assistant / Junior Program Assistant | 144 | 2 | 146 |
6. | Accounts Assistant | 231 | 41 | 272 |
7. | Pharma Assistant | 457 | 42 | 499 |
8. | Sector Health Supervisor | 519 | 46 | 565 |
9. | Social Worker | 69 | 3 | 72 |
10. | Hospital Administrator | 39 | 05 | 44 |
11. | Medical Lab Technician | 395 | 19 | 414 |
12. | Compounder Ayurved | 237 | 24 | 261 |
13. | Public Health Care Nurse | 95 | 07 | 102 |
14. | Rehabilitation Worker | 630 | 03 | 633 |
15. | Nursing Trainer | 52 | 04 | 56 |
16. | Audiologist | 29 | 13 | 42 |
17. | Psychiatric Care Nurse | 45 | 04 | 49 |
18. | Physiotherapist Assistant | 54 | 04 | 58 |
19. | Senior Counsellor | 36 | 04 | 40 |
20. | Bio Medical Engineer | 32 | 03 | 35 |
21. | Female Health Worker | 159 | 0 | 159 |
22. | Nursing Incharge | 04 | 0 | 04 |
Total NHM Posts |
7828 |
428 |
8256 |
Vacancy Details (Rajasthan Medical Education Society - Contractual Posts)
S. No. |
Post Name (Contractual) |
Non-Scheduled Area |
Scheduled Area |
Total Posts |
1. | Nurse Grade-II | 4224 | 242 | 4466 |
2. | Lab Technician | 304 | 17 | 321 |
3. | Medical Social Worker | 56 | 04 | 60 |
4. | Nursing Tutor | 216 | 24 | 240 |
5. | Audiologist / Speech Therapist | 26 | 02 | 28 |
6. | Bio Medical Engineer | 12 | 01 | 13 |
7. | Physiotherapist | 12 | 02 | 14 |
Total RMES Posts |
4850 |
292 |
5142 |
Category-wise Vacancy Details (Non-Scheduled Area) - Selected Posts
Below are category-wise details for some major posts. For a complete breakdown of all posts and horizontal reservations, please refer to the official detailed notification.
Contractual Community Health Officer (CHO) - Non-Scheduled Area (2563 Posts)
Total Posts |
General |
SC |
ST |
OBC |
MBC |
EWS |
Sahariya |
Gen | Female | Widow | Divorcee |
Gen | Female | Widow | Divorcee |
Gen | Female | Widow | Divorcee |
Gen | Female | Widow | Divorcee |
Gen | Female | Widow | Divorcee |
Gen | Female | Widow | Divorcee |
Gen | Female | Widow | Divorcee |
2563 | 651 | 186 | 74 | 18 |
284 | 81 | 32 | 8 |
213 | 61 | 24 | 6 |
373 | 106 | 43 | 10 |
179 | 51 | 20 | 5 |
210 | 60 | 26 | 8 |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Contractual Nurse - Non-Scheduled Area (1848 Posts)
Total Posts |
General |
SC |
ST |
OBC |
MBC |
EWS |
Sahariya |
Gen | Female | Widow | Divorcee |
Gen | Female | Widow | Divorcee |
Gen | Female | Widow | Divorcee |
Gen | Female | Widow | Divorcee |
Gen | Female | Widow | Divorcee |
Gen | Female | Widow | Divorcee |
Gen | Female | Widow | Divorcee |
1848 | 336 | 269 | 53 | 13 |
146 | 118 | 23 | 5 |
109 | 88 | 17 | 4 |
192 | 154 | 31 | 7 |
37 | 46 | 7 | 1 |
92 | 74 | 15 | 3 |
4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Monthly Remuneration (मानदेय)
The following are the fixed monthly contractual remuneration for various posts:
S. No. |
Post Name (Contractual) |
Monthly Remuneration (₹) |
1. | Community Health Officer (CHO) | 25,000/- |
2. | Nurse | 18,900/- |
3. | Block Programme Officer | 26,200/- |
4. | Data Entry Operator | 13,150/- |
5. | Program Assistant / Junior Program Assistant | 10,400/- |
6. | Accounts Assistant | 18,900/- |
7. | Pharma Assistant | 18,900/- |
8. | Sector Health Supervisor | 11,200/- |
9. | Social Worker | 18,900/- |
10. | Hospital Administrator | 18,900/- |
11. | Medical Lab Technician | 13,150/- |
12. | Compounder Ayurved | 18,900/- |
13. | Public Health Care Nurse | 18,900/- |
14. | Rehabilitation Worker | 13,150/- |
15. | Nursing Trainer | 22,150/- |
16. | Audiologist | 18,900/- |
17. | Psychiatric Care Nurse | 18,900/- |
18. | Physiotherapist Assistant | 18,900/- |
19. | Senior Counsellor | 18,900/- |
20. | Bio Medical Engineer | 18,900/- |
21. | Female Health Worker | 13,150/- |
22. | Nursing Incharge | 18,900/- |
23. | Nurse Grade-II (RMES) | 18,900/- |
24. | Lab Technician (RMES) | 13,150/- |
25. | Medical Social Worker (RMES) | 18,900/- |
26. | Nursing Tutor (RMES) | 22,150/- |
27. | Audiologist/Speech Therapist (RMES) | 18,900/- |
28. | Bio Medical Engineer (RMES) | 18,900/- |
29. | Physiotherapist (RMES) | 18,900/- |
Eligibility Criteria (Educational Qualification & Experience)
Below are summarized eligibility criteria for key posts. For detailed and complete eligibility for all posts, including specific degrees, registrations, and experience, please refer to the official notification (Section 6).
Post Name |
Eligibility Criteria |
Contractual Community Health Officer (CHO) |
- B.Sc. in Community Health OR GNM OR B.Sc (Nursing) OR Ayurveda Practitioner (BAMS) from a recognized university.
- Registered in respective Rajasthan Nursing Council / Board of Indian Medicine, Rajasthan.
- **Bond:** Shortlisted candidates must sign a bond of ₹5,00,000/- for minimum 5 years service at SNC-HWC.
|
Contractual Nurse |
- Senior Secondary or its equivalent.
- G.N.M. course or its equivalent qualification from institute recognized by Government.
- Registered in RNC.
|
Contractual Block Programme Officer |
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) / PG Diploma in Management OR Master Degree in Social Work (MSW) OR Master of Public Health (MPH) OR P.G Degree in Rural Development OR P.G Degree in Food & Nutrition / Sociology OR P.G Degree in Health Management / Health Administration.
- Minimum 2 years experience in relevant field from Health Sector Organization/Registered NGOs/Development Agencies/Govt. Health Projects/NHM.
- Desirable: RS-CIT Course.
|
Contractual Data Entry Operator |
- Graduate in any discipline with One Year Diploma/PGDCA (Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications)/'A' Level/'B' Level DOEACC (Department of Electronics and Accreditation of Computer Classes) certificate in Computer Application.
- Typing speed of 35 Words Per Minutes in English and Hindi is essential.
|
Contractual Accounts Assistant |
- Graduate in Commerce / Chartered Accountant (CA) (Inter) / Company Secretary (CS) (Inter) from a University/Institution established by law in India.
- Minimum 2 years experience in relevant field obtained from Health Sector Organization/Registered NGOs/Development Agencies/Govt. Health Projects/NHM.
|
Contractual Medical Lab Technician |
- Senior Secondary in Science with Biology subject.
- Diploma in Medical Lab Technician or Diploma in Blood Bank Technology.
- Registered in Rajasthan Para Medical Council.
|
Contractual Bio Medical Engineer |
- B.E/B.Tech in Biomedical Engg. / Mechanical Engg. / Electronic, with 2 yrs exp.
- Minimum Experience of Two Years in Relevant field obtained from Health Sector Organization/Registered NGOs/Development Agencies/Govt. Health Projects/NHM.
- Desirable: With RS-CIT Course.
|
Contractual Female Health Worker |
- Xth Standard with Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery Training/Health Worker Female course passed.
- Registered in Rajasthan Nursing Council as B Grade Nurse.
|
Contractual Nursing Tutor (RMES) |
- B.Sc. Nursing or its equivalent qualification from institute recognized by State Government.
- Registered in Rajasthan Nursing Council.
|
Contractual Physiotherapist (RMES) |
- Secondary or its equivalent qualification recognized by Government with diploma in Physiotherapy OR Bachelor of Physiotherapy from an Institution recognized by Government.
|
Selection Process
- The selection process will primarily involve a **Written Examination**.
- For some posts, a **single examination** will be conducted for multiple related posts (e.g., Contractual Nurse / Nurse Grade-2, Medical Lab Technician / Lab Technician, etc.). Candidates must fill their preference for these posts/departments during online application. Allotment will be based on merit-cum-priority.
- The posts are purely contractual for one year or extended period/project duration. Appointment will automatically terminate upon completion of the contractual period.
- The competent authority reserves the right to increase, decrease, cancel, or withdraw any post, and to amend terms and conditions without prior notice.
- Written Examination Pattern (Common for most posts):
- Total Marks: 450
- Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes (150 minutes)
- Total Questions: 100 (Objective Type)
- Each question carries 4 marks.
- Penalty (Negative Marking): 1/4th (0.25) of the marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: 40% (35% for SC/ST). Candidates failing to obtain these marks will not be considered for selection.
Syllabus Overview (Common Sections)
Below is a general overview of common syllabus sections. For detailed professional qualification syllabus for each specific post, refer to the official notification (Section 21).
- GENERAL KNOWLEDGE & GENERAL SCIENCE AND CURRENT AFFAIRS (45 Marks)
- GENERAL ENGLISH & HINDI (45 Marks)
- National Health Mission & Introduction to RMNCH+A (45 Marks)
- KNOWLEDGE OF COMPUTERS (45 Marks)
- Professional Qualification Syllabus (Examples):
- Contractual Community Health Officer (CHO) - (270 Marks)
- Contractual Nurse / Nurse Grade-II - (270 Marks)
- Contractual Data Entry Operator - (231 Marks)
- Contractual Accounts Assistant - (270 Marks)
- Contractual Medical Lab Technician - (270 Marks)
How to Fill the Online Application
- Candidates must apply online through the RSSB online portal: http://rssb.rajasthan.gov.in (Recruitment Advertisement -> Apply online link) OR through SSO Portal: http://sso.rajasthan.gov.in (Login -> Citizen Apps (G2C) -> Recruitment Portal).
- **One Time Registration (OTR):** If OTR fee is not paid, candidates must first complete OTR by entering category, PwD status, and home state details, and paying the fee. Information entered in OTR cannot be modified later.
- After OTR, apply through SSO. The application form will pre-fill OTR details. Fill other information carefully.
- Upon final submission, an online application number (Application ID) will be generated. Print this for future reference. If Application ID is not generated, the application is not accepted.
- Only online applications will be accepted. Offline applications will be rejected.
- Use your own mobile number and email ID for communication.
- For any application-related issues, contact the Helpdesk Numbers: E-Mitra Helpline: 0141-2221424/2221425, Online Application Helpline: 0294-3057541.
- Providing false information will lead to cancellation of candidature and legal action.
- All updates will be published on the RSSB website. Continuously check the website for the latest information.
Important Notes from Notification
- For some posts, candidates must apply separately. For others (e.g., Nursing Trainer, Public Health Care Nurse, Nursing Incharge, Nursing Tutor), a single exam will be held, and candidates must provide preference at the time of application.
- For posts like Nurse/Nurse Grade-2, Medical Lab Technician/Lab Technician, Social Worker/Medical Social Worker, Audiologist/Audiologist (Speech Therapist), Bio Medical Engineer/Bio Medical Engineer, Physiotherapist Assistant/Physiotherapist, a single exam will be held for both departments, and candidates must provide department preference.
- All posts are purely contractual for one year or extended period/project duration. Appointment will automatically terminate.
- The competent authority reserves the right to increase, decrease, cancel, or withdraw any post, and to amend terms and conditions without prior notice.
- Candidates declared ineligible for any government service or removed on disciplinary grounds are not eligible.
- Candidates convicted of immoral conduct are not eligible.
- Any changes or updates to the advertisement will be notified via the Board's website.