ASST. Public Relation Officer

Key Points Regarding Public Relations Officer and Assistant Public Relations Officer, Information and Public Relations Department:

1. Details of Posts:

   • Positions for Public Relations Officer and Assistant Public Relations Officer have been advertised.
   • The latest status of these positions has changed after modifications by the government.

2. Last Date of Application:

   • The last date for receiving application forms was 15-02-2012, which has been extended to 20-07-2012.
   • Applications received after 12:00 AM on 20-07-2012 will not be accepted.

3. Educational Qualification:

   • A Postgraduate Degree in Hindi or English from a recognized university is required, along with a degree or diploma in Journalism.
   • Additionally, 3 years of experience in a national or state-level newspaper or in a Central/State Public Relations or Information & Broadcasting Department is also required.
   • The experience will only be valid after the candidate has acquired the required educational qualification, and the last date for this should be the last date for receiving the application form.
   • Practical knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script and knowledge of Rajasthan's culture are also necessary.

4. Age Limit:

   • The candidate's age should not be less than 18 years and not more than 35 years.
   • There is a 5-year relaxation in the upper age limit for male and female candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes of Rajasthan.
   • In exceptional cases, a relaxation of 5 years can be given with the approval of the Personnel Department.
   • The maximum age limit will not apply in the case of ex-prisoners who have worked in a government post before being punished.
   • Other ex-prisoners who were not overage before being punished will get a relaxation equal to the period spent in prison.
   • If a person is temporarily appointed in this service and was within the age limit at the time of initial appointment, they will be considered within the age limit even if they have crossed it at the time of final appearance before the commission. Such individuals will be given two opportunities.
   • Cadet instructors will be given a relaxation equal to the service they have rendered in the NCC, but the resulting age should not exceed the maximum age limit by more than 3 years.
   • There will be no age limit in the case of persons repatriated from the East African countries of Kenya, Tanganyika, Uganda, and Zanzibar.
   • The maximum age limit for permanent employees of the State of Rajasthan will be 40 years.
   • The maximum age limit will also be 40 years for persons working in Panchayat Samitis, Zila Parishads, and State Public Undertakings.
   • Released Emergency Commissioned Officers/Short Service Commissioned Officers who met the eligibility criteria for this post at the time of accepting the commission in the army will be considered eligible even after being released from the army, even if they have crossed the age limit.
   • There will be no age limit in the case of widows of the general category.
   • Age relaxation for persons with disabilities: 10 years for the general category, 13 years for the backward class/special backward class, and 15 years for the scheduled caste/scheduled tribe.

5. Rules for Age Relaxation:

   • The provisions for age relaxation are "Non-Cumulative," meaning that candidates will be given the benefit of any one provision, not by adding multiple provisions.

6. Examination Fee:

   • The examination fee is ₹350 for general category and creamy layer category backward class/special backward class applicants.
   • It is ₹250 for non-creamy layer category backward class and special backward class applicants of Rajasthan.
   • It is ₹150 for all disabled and scheduled caste/scheduled tribe applicants of Rajasthan.
   • An additional online application service fee of ₹40 will be charged, which includes ₹30 for filling the application form and ₹10 for depositing the examination fee.

7. Pay Scale:

   • Running Pay Band No. 2 (₹9300-₹34800) and Grade Pay ₹4200.
   • During the probation period, a monthly remuneration will be given at the rate determined by the state government.
   • The pay scale will be applicable only after successful completion of the probation period.

8. Responsibilities:

   • News gathering, editing, and broadcasting, coverage of government functions, feature writing, special articles, organizing press representatives' visits, organizing press conferences, film screenings, using other promotional means in exhibition organization, organizing seminars, operation and maintenance of information centers, coordination of publicity work with the Government of India and other departments, etc.

9. Probation Period:

   • The probation period, training, and other facilities will be as per rules.
   • Dearness allowance will also be given as per rules.

10. Headquarters:

    • The headquarters can be anywhere in Rajasthan, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and on deputation in other departments.

11. Pension:

    • The Contributory Pension Scheme will be applicable for state employees who are newly recruited/appointed from 01-01-2004.

12. Reservation:

    • Posts reserved for women are reserved horizontally category-wise.
    • The reservation for women candidates will be adjusted proportionally in the same category to which they belong.
    • If an eligible and suitable female candidate of a category is not available, that post will be filled by male candidates of the same category.
    • Married female applicants must submit a non-creamy layer certificate of backward class/special backward class issued based on their father's name, place of residence, and income. Certificates issued based on the husband's name and income will not be valid.
    • Out of the posts reserved for women, 8% are reserved for widows.
    • If an eligible and suitable widow candidate of a category is not available, that post will be filled by other female candidates of the same category.
    • If eligible and suitable candidates are not available for the posts reserved for the backward class of Rajasthan, these posts will be filled through the general process.

13. For Persons with Disabilities:

    • Reservation for persons with disabilities will be as per the Rajasthan Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Rules, 2011.

14. Application Process:

    • Candidates should apply in the category under which they are eligible to apply.
    • Candidates of the creamy layer category of backward class/special backward class of Rajasthan and applicants of scheduled caste/scheduled tribe/other backward class/special backward class (creamy layer and non-creamy layer) of other states come under the general category.

15. No Objection Certificate:

    • All applicants, whether in government service or in any other organization, must inform their employer in writing before applying for the examination and obtain permission to appear in the examination.

16. Disqualification for Appointment:

    • A male candidate with more than one living wife will not be considered eligible for appointment.
    • A female candidate who has married a man who already has a living wife will not be eligible for appointment.
    • Candidates having more than two children on or after June 1, 2002, will not be eligible for appointment in the service.

17. Other Instructions:

    • Before filling out the online application form, study the commission's advertisement and instructions for filling out the online application form, as well as the relevant service rules.
    • The eligibility of the applicant will be checked by the commission office based on the information filled in the online application form.
    • If the applicant is found ineligible based on the information filled by the applicant, his/her online application form will be rejected.
    • No changes of any kind will be allowed in the entries made in the online application form after the last date.
    • If a large number of applications are received for the advertised posts, a screening examination will be conducted by the commission.
    • Detailed application forms will be sent by the commission to the successful candidates in the screening examination.
    • Upon receipt of the detailed application form, they will be checked as per rules and eligible candidates will be invited for an interview.

18. Verification of Certificates:

    • Caste certificates, residence certificates, and creamy layer/non-creamy layer information should be filled in correctly.
    • Scheduled caste/scheduled tribe/backward class/special backward class/disability certificates should be issued before the last date for receipt of the online application form.
    • Candidates of the creamy layer of the backward class/special backward class of the State of Rajasthan will not be given the benefit of reservation.
    • The latest certificate of backward class/special backward class should be issued by the competent officer based on the income of the father/mother.
    • Married female candidates must submit a caste certificate issued in their father's name.
    • Disabled candidates must submit a certificate issued by a medical officer.

19. Examination Information:

    • The screening examination will be objective type and will be held in Ajmer.
    • The date of the examination will be fixed as soon as possible after the last date of application.
    • If the number of applications is high, examination centers can also be set up in other districts outside Ajmer district.

20. Special Note:

    • In case of any error or complaint in the question paper of the examination, send a written complaint to the Secretary, Rajasthan Public Service Commission, Ajmer within 72 hours of the end of the examination.
    • Mobile phones, purses, etc., are not allowed in the examination hall.
    • It is not allowed to keep mobile phones or any other communication devices in the examination premises.
    • Disciplinary action, including a ban on appearing in future examinations, can be taken against the candidate for violating these rules.