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RSSB VDO Previous Year Question Papers
Village Development Officer Direct Recruitment Examination
Rajasthan Staff Selection Board, JaipurRajasthan6 papers · 2021–2025Verified 9 Oct 2026
Papers by year
About RSSB VDO
RSSB recruits Village Development Officers (Gram Vikas Adhikari) for Rajasthan's Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Department through this exam. The 2025 round, Advt. No. 03/2025, covered 850 posts (683 in non-scheduled and 167 in scheduled areas) and was open only to candidates declared eligible in CET (Graduation Level) 2024. Its written stage was one objective paper of 160 questions and 200 marks, held on 2 November 2025; the 2021 round instead used a qualifying preliminary exam followed by a main exam.
Eligibility (summary)
For the 2025 round (Advt. No. 03/2025): declared eligible in CET (Graduation Level) 2024; a graduate degree plus a prescribed computer qualification (such as DOEACC 'O' level, COPA/DPCS, a computer diploma or RS-CIT) and knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari and of Rajasthani culture; age 18-40 years on 01-01-2026, with relaxations under state rules. Read the latest notification for exact age limits, relaxations and qualifications.
Stages & subjects
- 1
Written Examination
One objective paper of 160 questions and 200 marks (scheme of the 2025 round)
- 2
Preliminary Examination (2021 round)
Qualifying objective paper of 100 marks used in the 2021 round; its marks were not counted in the final merit
- 3
Main Examination (2021 round)
Objective paper of 120 questions and 100 marks for candidates shortlisted from the 2021 preliminary exam
General HindiGeneral EnglishMathematicsCurrent AffairsGeneral ScienceGeography and Natural ResourcesAgriculture and Economic Development of RajasthanHistory and Culture of RajasthanBasic Computer
Exam pattern
Summarised from the official notification. Patterns change; confirm in the latest notice.
| Stage | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Written Examination | One objective paper of 160 questions, 200 marks, 3 hours: language knowledge 50 marks (General Hindi 30, English 20), mathematics 30, general knowledge 20 (current affairs 10, general science 10), geography and natural resources 30, agriculture and economic development with reference to Rajasthan 30, Rajasthan culture and history 30, basic computer 10; all questions multiple-choice with equal marks; one-third of the marks of a question deducted for each wrong answerVDO Direct Recruitment 2025 detailed advertisement, Advt. No. 03/2025 · source |
| Preliminary Examination (2021 round) | One multiple-choice paper of maximum 100 marks, 2 hours; all questions carry equal marksVDO Direct Recruitment 2021, scheme for the preliminary examination · source |
| Main Examination (2021 round) | One multiple-choice paper of 120 questions, maximum 100 marks, 2 hours; all questions carry equal marks; one-third of the marks of a question deducted for each wrong answerVDO Direct Recruitment 2021, scheme and syllabus for the main examination · source |
Preparing with RSSB VDO papers
- Start with the most recent paper (2025) to see the current style, then work backwards.
- Practise each stage separately: Written Examination, Preliminary Examination (2021 round), Main Examination (2021 round).
- Official answer keys are available for some years. Check your answers against them, not against unofficial solutions.
- Re-check the syllabus in the latest notification before relying on older papers.
FAQs
Where can I download RSSB VDO previous year papers?
PYQSathi lists 6 RSSB VDO papers from 2021 to 2025, each linked to its official source. Open the paper library above and pick a year.
Who conducts RSSB VDO?
RSSB VDO is conducted by the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board, Jaipur. Notifications, dates and results are published on its official website.
Is this information official?
No. PYQSathi is independent. We summarise official documents and link to them, last checked 9 Oct 2026. Always confirm on the official website before applying.
Official sources
- Rajasthan Staff Selection Board, Jaipur — official website
- RSSB detailed advertisement: Village Development Officer Direct Recruitment 2025, Advt. No. 03/2025
- RSSB detailed advertisement: Village Development Officer Direct Recruitment 2021, Advt. No. 04/2021
- RSSB scheme and syllabus for the VDO 2021 preliminary examination
- RSSB scheme and syllabus for the VDO 2021 main examination
- RSSB Question Paper page
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