RSSB Platoon Commander Recruitment 2025:

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has announced a significant recruitment drive for the position of Platoon Commander. This is a great opportunity for candidates looking to join the Rajasthan Home Defence Department. With a total of 84 vacancies available, this guide provides all the essential details you need to know about the recruitment process.

Key Highlights of the Recruitment

Total Vacancies: 84 posts (82 for Non-TSP and 2 for TSP areas)
Department: Rajasthan Home Defence Department
Pay Scale: Pay Band (2) ₹9,300 – ₹34,800, with Grade Pay-11 and Pay Matrix Level L-10.

Important Dates

Application Start Date: July 23, 2025
Last Date to Apply Online: August 21, 2025
Last Date for Fee Payment: August 21, 2025
Written Examination Date: November 22, 2025

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Platoon Commander position, candidates must meet the following criteria as of January 1, 2026:

Educational Qualification: A Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university in India. Final-year students are also eligible to apply.
Age Limit: The minimum age is 20 years and the maximum age is 25 years. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government rules.

Application Fee

Candidates are required to pay a one-time registration fee (OTR).

General/OBC (Creamy Layer)/MBC (Creamy Layer): ₹600/-
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/EWS/SC/ST/PwD: ₹400/-
Correction Charges: ₹300/-

Selection Process

The selection process for the RSSB Platoon Commander will be a multi-stage process to ensure the best candidates are selected. It includes:

Written Examination: An offline (OMR-based) test with two papers.
Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Candidates who clear the written exam will be called for physical tests.
Interview: An interview to assess the candidate’s personality and communication skills.
Certificate Verification: Verification of all submitted documents.
Medical Examination: A medical test to ensure the candidate is physically fit for the role.

Exam Pattern

The written examination consists of two papers, each with a duration of 2 hours and a total of 200 marks. There is a negative marking for incorrect answers.

Paper I: General Hindi (100 questions, 200 marks)
Paper II: General Knowledge and General Science (100 questions, 200 marks)

To apply, candidates must visit the official RSSB website at rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in. Be sure to read the full official notification before applying.