Are you a qualified Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, or Unani medicine practitioner seeking a prestigious role in the public health sector? Your opportunity has arrived! The Rajasthan Subordinate and Ministerial Services Selection Board (RSMSSB), on behalf of the National Health Mission (NHM), has officially announced a massive direct recruitment drive for Contractual Ayush Officers.
This initiative aims to integrate traditional medicine systems into the state’s primary healthcare framework, offering a dynamic career path for young medical graduates. If you hold a BAMS, BHMS, or BUMS degree, this is your call to serve the community and build a rewarding professional journey.
Crucial Dates at a Glance
Mark your calendars to ensure you don’t miss this window of opportunity.
- Release of Detailed Advertisement: July 17, 2025
- Online Application Portal Opens: October 10, 2025
- Last Date for Application Submission: November 8, 2025 (until 11:59 PM)
- Tentative Date of Examination: December 26, 2025
Application Fee Structure
The one-time registration and application fee is mandatory and varies by category. Payment can be made online via e-Mitra Kiosks, CSC, Net Banking, ATM Debit/Credit Card.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / MBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | ₹ 600 |
| All SC/ST/OBC (Creamy Layer)/MBC (Creamy Layer)/EWS Candidates | ₹ 400 |
| All Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (Divyangjan) Candidates | ₹ 400 |
Vacancy Breakdown: 1535 Posts
A total of 1535 positions for Contractual Ayush Officer are available, distributed across various streams and categories to ensure equitable opportunity.
1. Total Vacancies by Stream:
- The 1535 posts are combined for Ayurveda (BAMS), Homoeopathy (BHMS), and Unani (BUMS) streams.
2. Category-Wise Distribution (Non-Scheduled Area – 1340 Posts):
| Category | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| General | 342 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 148 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 111 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 195 |
| Most Backward Classes (MBC) | 47 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 94 |
| Sahariya Tribe | 5 |
3. Horizontal Reservation (Applied within the above categories):
- Women: 30% of posts in each category.
- Ex-Servicemen: 12.5%
- Outstanding Sportspersons: 2%
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 4%
4. Scheduled Area Posts (195):
- An additional 195 posts are reserved specifically for permanent residents of Rajasthan’s Scheduled Areas.
Eligibility Criteria
A. Essential Educational Qualification
You must possess the following degree AND be registered with the respective council on or before the last date of application (November 8, 2025).
- For Ayurveda: B.A.M.S. degree and Registered with the Board of Indian Medicine, Rajasthan.
- For Homoeopathy: B.H.M.S. degree and Registered with the Homeopathic Board, Rajasthan.
- For Unani: B.U.M.S. degree and Registered with the Board of Indian Medicine, Rajasthan.
B. Age Limit (as on January 1, 2026)
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 40 Years
Age Relaxation:
- 5 Years: For Male candidates of SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS (Rajasthan Domicile).
- 10 Years: For Female candidates of SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS (Rajasthan Domicile).
- 5 Years: For General category women (Rajasthan Domicile).
- 10 Years: For Ex-Servicemen.
- 5 Years: For Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).
- No Upper Age Limit: For Widows and Divorced women.
Crucial Note: Age relaxations are non-cumulative. You can only claim the benefit from one category.
C. Nationality
- Must be a Citizen of India.
D. Physical & Character Fitness
- Applicants should be mentally and physically fit and in good health. A medical fitness certificate will be required upon selection.
- A clean character certificate from the last educational institution is mandatory.
Pay Scale / Remuneration
- Monthly Salary: Selected candidates will be paid a fixed consolidated remuneration of ₹ 28,050/- per month.
- Nature of Post: This is a purely contractual position initially for a period of one year. The contract may be extended based on project requirements and government directives. The appointment does not guarantee permanent absorption.
Selection Process
The selection will be based solely on the performance in a written competitive examination. There is no interview round.
Key Highlights of the Exam Pattern:
- Mode of Exam: Likely Computer-Based Test (CBT) / OMR-based.
- Total Marks: 450
- Number of Questions: 150
- Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (plus 10 minutes for bubble sheet review).
- Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
- Marking Scheme:
- +3 marks for each correct answer.
- -1 mark for each incorrect answer (Negative Marking).
- 0 marks for unattempted questions.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- General & EWS: 40%
- SC/ST: 36%
Syllabus Overview:
The exam is divided into two parts:
- Part-I (180 Marks): General Knowledge, General Science, Current Affairs, National Health Mission (NHM) schemes, Computer Knowledge, and General English & Hindi.
- Part-II (270 Marks): Professional subject-specific questions from your core field (BAMS/BHMS/BUMS) as per the syllabus prescribed by the respective National Commissions.
Application Process: A Step-by-Step Guide
The application is completely online. Follow these steps:
- One-Time Registration (OTR):
- Visit the Rajasthan SSO Portal: rajasthan website
- If you are a new user, register by providing basic details and pay the one-time registration fee (see fee structure above).
- Fill the Online Application Form:
- Log in to your SSO account.
- Go to the “Citizen Apps (G2C)” section and click on the “Recruitment Portal” option.
- Find the advertisement for “Contractual Ayush Officer” and click “Apply Now”.
- Carefully fill in all required details. Your OTR information will be pre-filled.
- Upload Documents: You must upload a recent passport-sized photograph and your scanned signature as per the specified format.
- Final Submission and Printout:
- Review every detail thoroughly before proceeding.
- Click “Final Submit”. Upon successful submission, note down your unique Application ID.
- It is advisable to take a printout of the final submitted application form for your records.
