RSSB LDC 2026 — Eligibility Criteria
Age limit, educational qualification, age relaxation, reservation and domicile — everything you need to confirm before you apply.
Age limit
18–40 yrs
Qualification
12th Pass + CET (Senior Secondary) 2024 score
Age as on
1 January 2027
RSSB LDC eligibility combines age limits with educational qualification and a mandatory CET (Senior Secondary) 2024 score. Age relaxations apply for reserved categories, women, and Persons with Disabilities (PwBD) as per Rajasthan government rules.
Age
Age limit
Minimum age
18yrs
Maximum age
40yrs
Age is calculated as on 1 January 2027. Upper age limit is before category relaxation.
Relaxation
Age relaxation by category
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / OBC / MBC — Rajasthan males | +5 yrs |
| General category women | +5 yrs |
| Rajasthan SC / ST / OBC / MBC women | +10 yrs |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwBD) | +5 yrs |
Qualification
Educational qualification
- Passed Senior Secondary (12th class) examination from a recognized board
- Valid CET (Senior Secondary) 2024 score is mandatory
- Working knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script
- Knowledge of Rajasthani culture
- Computer Course Certificate (RS-CIT or equivalent recognized by the Government of Rajasthan)
Nationality
Candidate must be a citizen of India. Rajasthan domicile preferred for state quota benefits.
Domicile
Rajasthan domicile candidates are eligible for state reservation benefits, fee concessions, and category-specific age relaxations. Non-domicile candidates can apply under the general category without state-specific concessions.
Reservation
Reservation details
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| SC (Scheduled Castes) | 16% |
| ST (Scheduled Tribes) | 12% |
| OBC (Other Backward Classes) | 21% |
| MBC (Most Backward Classes) | 5% |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 10% |
| Women (horizontal)Across all vertical categories | 30% |
| PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) | 4% |
Figures show each category's share of total vacancies. Women's reservation is horizontal — it applies within each category, not as a separate row.
Answers
Frequently asked questions
Is CET (Senior Secondary) 2024 mandatory for RSSB LDC 2026?
Yes. A valid CET (Senior Secondary) 2024 score is the mandatory entry gate for RSSB LDC 2026. Without a qualifying CET 2024 score, candidates cannot apply for this recruitment.
What is the age limit for RSSB LDC 2026?
Minimum age 18 years, maximum 40 years as on 1 January 2027. Age relaxations apply: SC / ST / OBC / MBC Rajasthan males get +5 years, Rajasthan reserved-category women get +10 years, general women get +5 years, PwBD candidates get +5 years. Widows and divorcees have no upper age limit within service retirement age.
Is typing test mandatory for RSSB LDC?
Yes. A qualifying typing test in both Hindi (Devanagari) and English is mandatory after clearing the written exam. Hindi typing in Devanagari script is a critical selection criterion — candidates must demonstrate working proficiency in both languages to be considered for final selection.
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