The wait is over! The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has officially released the admit cards for the Village Development Officer (VDO) recruitment examination 2025. If you’ve applied, you can now download your admit card using your SSO ID directly from the official website, sso.rajasthan.gov.in.
Mark your calendars: The VDO examination is scheduled for November 2, 2025, and will be conducted in a single session from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Important details regarding your exam city have already been made public. This recruitment drive aims to fill 850 VDO positions, with 683 allocated for non-scheduled areas and 167 for scheduled areas.
**Exam Format and Fierce Competition**
With approximately 5.50 lakh candidates vying for these 850 posts, the competition is intense, averaging about 648 applicants for each position. The examination paper will consist of 160 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covering a broad range of subjects including language, mathematics, general knowledge, geography, agriculture, the history and culture of Rajasthan, and fundamental computer knowledge. The total marks for the paper are 200, and you’ll have 3 hours and 10 minutes to complete it.
Each question will present five answer choices. If you decide not to answer a question from the first four options, you *must* darken the fifth circle. Failing to select any option for a question will result in a deduction of three parts of the marks for that particular question.
**Strict Entry and Exam Hall Guidelines**
Be punctual! Entry to the examination center will be strictly closed after 10 a.m., so candidates are strongly advised to report at least two hours before the start time. Watches of any kind are completely prohibited inside the examination hall. You are only permitted to bring a transparent blue ball pen. Other items such as additional pens, water bottles, purses, bags, calculators, mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, and weapons are strictly banned from the center.
**Simple Steps to Download Your RSSB VDO Admit Card 2025:**
1. **Step 1:** Head over to the official website: sso.rajasthan.gov.in.
2. **Step 2:** Log in securely using your SSO ID and password.
3. **Step 3:** On your dashboard, click on the “Recruitment Portal” section.
4. **Step 4:** Look for and select the “RSSB VDO Admit Card 2025” link.
5. **Step 5:** Download your admit card and make sure to print a copy for your reference and to bring to the exam.
**Dress Code for Candidates (Considering Winter Season):**
Given the colder weather, RSSB has permitted candidates to wear warm clothing like sweaters, coats, and full-sleeved garments, provided they do not have any metal buttons. Male candidates may wear shirts or T-shirts, while female candidates can opt for salwar suits, sarees, or shirts. For footwear, slippers, sandals, and shoes worn with socks are allowed. Women are also permitted to wear glass bangles.
**Essential Documents and Photo Verification:**
Ensure you bring a printed copy of your admit card and a valid photo ID card to the examination center. Your date of birth printed on your Aadhaar card is a mandatory verification point. In specific situations, other government-issued IDs such as a PAN card, passport, driving license, or voter ID card may be used for verification. Remember to paste a recent color photograph (2.5 cm x 2.5 cm, taken within the last month) on your attendance sheet. These photographs will be verified using specialized software.
**Question Paper and Answer Key Information:**
After completing the examination, you will be allowed to take home a carbon copy of your OMR sheet, but the original question paper must be submitted to the invigilator. RSSB plans to release both the question paper and the official answer key within 72 hours of the exam. Candidates will have the opportunity to raise objections to any questions by paying a fee of Rs. 100 per question.