Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC)
Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2025
Short Details of Notification
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Important Dates
- Notification Date: 17 July 2025
- Online Apply Start Date: 05 August 2025 (web:0, web:3, web:7)
- Online Apply Last Date: 03 September 2025
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 03 September 2025
- Exam Date: To Be Announced (Expected January–March 2026,
- Admit Card: 10–15 Days Before Exam (web:4, web:9)
- Result Date: To Be Announced
- Note: Confirm dates on rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in.
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Application Fee
- General/Other State: ₹600/-
- SC/ST/OBC/BC: ₹400/-
- Correction Charge: ₹500/-
- Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, Mobile Wallet
- Note: Some sources cite ₹350/₹250/₹150
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Age Limits & Reservation (as on 01 January 2026)
- Age Limit: Minimum 20 Years, Maximum 40 Years (web:0, web:4, web:23)
- Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC/EWS, 10 years for PwD, 5 years for women (General), 10 years for women (SC/ST, web:5, web:16)
- Reservation: SC (16%), ST (12%), OBC (21%), EWS (10%), MBC (5%), PwD (4% horizontal, web:5, web:16)
- Note: Verify details on rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in.
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Vacancy Details
The chart below shows the tentative distribution of 1100 Veterinary Officer posts by category.
| Post Name |
Total Posts |
Category-Wise (Tentative) |
Salary |
| Veterinary Officer |
1100 (web:0, web:1, post:1–5) |
General: 451, OBC: 231, SC: 176, ST: 132, EWS: 110, MBC: 55 (web:5, web:16) |
Pay Level 14 (₹39,300–₹1,24,300 + Allowances, web:10) |
- Note: Some sources cite 900 posts (web:6, web:23); 1100 confirmed by majority sources. Verify on rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in.
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Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name |
Eligibility Criteria |
| Veterinary Officer |
Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) from a recognized university.
Registration with Rajasthan Veterinary Council or Indian Veterinary Council (web:5, web:10).
Working knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari Script and familiarity with Rajasthani culture.
Must read official notification before applying. |
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Exam Pattern and Syllabus
- Exam Pattern:
- Type: Offline (MCQs, web:5)
- Total Questions: 150 MCQs, 300 marks, 2.5 hours (web:5, web:15)
- Subjects: Part A: General Knowledge of Rajasthan (50 questions, 100 marks), Part B: Veterinary Science (100 questions, 200 marks)
- Marking: +2 marks per correct answer, -0.33 marks per incorrect answer (web:10, web:15)
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: 40% (120/300 marks), relaxations for reserved categories
- Syllabus:
- General Knowledge of Rajasthan: History, geography, culture, folk music, dance, literature, religious communities, handicrafts, forts, palaces, festivals (web:18).
- Veterinary Science: Anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, surgery, medicine, animal nutrition, breeding, livestock management, disease control, advanced reproductive techniques (IVF, cloning, web:18).
- Note: Download syllabus PDF from rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in.
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Preparation Tips
| Stage |
Subject/Area |
Preparation Tips |
| Written Exam |
General Knowledge of Rajasthan |
Study ‘Rajasthan General Knowledge’ by Dr. C.L. Khanna and ‘Rajasthan Ek Parichay’ by Laxmi Publication.
Follow Rajasthan Patrika or Dainik Bhaskar for cultural updates (last 6 months).
Practice 20–25 MCQs daily via Testbook or Toppersexam to achieve 85%+ accuracy (~42/50 marks, web:6, web:18).
Create flashcards for dialects, folk dances, and historical sites.
Watch Rajasthan Adda YouTube channel for quick revision (web:18). |
| Written Exam |
Veterinary Science |
Study ‘Textbook of Veterinary General Pathology’ by J.L. Vegad and ‘Veterinary Medicine’ by Blood & Radostits.
Focus on high-weightage topics: reproduction (estrus, IVF), diseases (FMD, Brucellosis), surgery.
Practice 50–60 MCQs daily via Wise IAS or Unacademy to achieve 80%+ accuracy (~80/100 marks, web:5, web:15).
Revise NCERT Biology (Class 11–12) for foundational concepts.
Join Telegram groups like RPSC Veterinary Officer Prep for peer discussions (post:7). |
| Written Exam |
Exam Strategy & Time Management |
Practice 2.5-hour mock tests weekly on Toppersexam or Testbook to achieve 75%+ accuracy (~225/300 marks, web:6, web:23).
Allocate 50 mins for Part A, 100 mins for Part B; mark 10–15 MCQs for review to avoid negative marking (-0.33 marks, web:10).
Study schedule: 2 hours GK, 3 hours Veterinary Science, 1 hour revision daily.
Use previous year papers from rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in.
Track progress with weekly mock analysis to strengthen weak areas. |
| Interview |
Personal & Technical Interview |
Prepare a portfolio of practical experience (e.g., internships, animal treatment cases).
Practice questions on animal husbandry policies, Rajasthan’s livestock challenges, and recent veterinary advancements (e.g., FMD vaccination drives, web:5).
Revise Rajasthani culture (e.g., camel festivals, folk traditions).
Conduct mock interviews via Unacademy or local coaching centers.
Arrive 1 hour early at RPSC office in Ajmer (web:15). |
| Document Verification & Medical |
Document Preparation & Fitness |
Prepare documents: B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree, Rajasthan Veterinary Council registration, caste/EWS/PwD certificate, ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN), photo, signature (web:10, web:17).
Ensure documents are attested and scanned (<100 KB, JPG/PNG, web:10).
Obtain a medical fitness certificate from a government hospital (check vision, hearing, web:10).
Check counselling schedule on rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in. |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Answer |
| When does the online application start? |
05 August 2025 (web:0, web:7, post:7). |
| What is the last date to apply? |
03 September 2025 (web:0, web:1, web:4). |
| Is there negative marking? |
Yes, -0.33 marks per wrong answer (web:10, web:15). |
| Can candidates from other states apply? |
Primarily for Rajasthan domicile; verify conditions on rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in (web:10). |
| What documents are needed for verification? |
B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree, council registration, caste/EWS/PwD certificate, ID proof, photo, signature (web:10, web:17). |
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How to Fill RPSC Veterinary Officer Online Form 2025
- Visit: Go to rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in or sso.rajasthan.gov.in.
- Register: Create SSO ID with Aadhaar, 10th-grade details, and ID proof (e.g., PAN, Voter ID).
- Login: Access Recruitment Portal via SSO ID.
- Fill Form: Select Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2025, enter personal/educational details, upload photo, signature, thumb impression.
- Upload Documents: Submit B.V.Sc. degree, council registration, caste certificate, ID proof (<100 KB, JPG/PNG, web:10).
- Pay Fee: Pay ₹600 (General) or ₹400 (SC/ST/OBC/BC) online.
- Submit & Verify: Review, submit, and note Application Number.
- Corrections: Pay ₹500 for corrections via OTP (except name, DOB, gender).
- Save: Download and print the form.
- Note: Apply by 03 September 2025. Verify on rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in.
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Mode of Selection
- Written Exam: 150 MCQs, 300 marks, 2.5 hours (Rajasthan GK, Veterinary Science, -0.33 marks for wrong answers, web:5, web:15).
- Interview: Candidates (3x vacancies) qualifying the exam attend a 60-mark interview (web:5, web:15).
- Document Verification: Verify B.V.Sc. degree, council registration, caste certificates (web:10, web:17).
- Medical Examination: Fitness certificate from government hospital (web:10).
- Final Merit: Written exam (70%), interview (20%), academic marks (10%, web:5, web:6).
- Note: Check details on rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in.
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