Industry Department Recruitment Examination 2018: A Brief Overview

This response is based on Advertisement Number 03/2018, dated 13.03.2018, issued by the Rajasthan Subordinate & Ministerial Services Selection Board, Jaipur, which invites online applications for direct recruitment in various positions in the Industry Department - 2018.

1. Details of Vacancies:

2. Important Dates:

• Period for online application and fee submission: From 22.03.2018 to 20.04.2018 (till midnight 12:00 AM)
• Examination Date: July-August, 2018 (Tentative)

3. Application Process:

• Candidates must apply online through the designated e-Mitra Kiosk/Public Facilitation Center of Rajasthan.
• Before applying, candidates should read the advertisement carefully.
• It is advised that candidates do not wait for the last date and complete the online application within the stipulated time.
• Handwritten application forms will not be accepted in any form.
• Before applying, candidates should create an email ID and remember their email and password.
• Previewing the application form should not be considered as submission.

4. Important Points:

• Fill in all required information correctly and completely in the online application form. Incorrect or incomplete information may result in the cancellation of the application.
• No modifications will be allowed in the application form.
• The application fee is non-refundable.
• Admit cards will be issued online through the board’s website.
• Mobile phones, wallets, etc., will not be allowed in the exam center.
• Any use of unfair means during the exam will be dealt with under the Rajasthan Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 1992.
• Follow the specific guidelines for photo and signature submission.

5. Reservation:

• Reservation for vacancies will be as per the Rajasthan Industry Subordinate Service Rules, 1966.
• Posts reserved for women, ex-servicemen, meritorious athletes, differently-abled individuals, and departmental ministerial employees will have horizontal reservation.
• Departmental ministerial employees are eligible for 12.5% reservation for Industry Extension Officer and Industry Inspector posts.
• Vacancies reserved for Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes candidates will be carried forward for three recruitment years if no eligible candidates are available in a specific recruitment year.
• 30% reservation for women will be applied horizontally across categories.

6. Age Limit (as of 01 January 2019):

• Minimum Age: 20 years
• Maximum Age: 40 years
• Age relaxation provisions exist for various categories.

7. Educational Qualifications (must be attained by the last application date):

• Industry Extension Officer: Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Science/Commerce or Engineering from a recognized university.
• Industry Inspector: Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Science/Commerce or Engineering from a recognized university.
• Economic Investigator: Master’s Degree in First or Second Class in Mathematics/Statistics/Economics or Commerce from a recognized university, or a Master’s Degree with a one-year diploma in statistics from a recognized institution.
• Handloom Inspector: Senior Secondary or Higher Secondary or equivalent qualification, with a two-year diploma in Textile Trade from the National Council for Vocational Training or another government-recognized institution.
• Salt Inspector: Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry with B.Sc. from a recognized university.
• For all posts, knowledge of Hindi written in the Devanagari script and knowledge of Rajasthan’s culture is essential.

8. Examination Fee:

• General/ Creamy Layer OBC/MBC candidates: ₹450/-
• Non-Creamy Layer OBC/MBC candidates of Rajasthan: ₹350/-
• Specially-abled and SC/ST candidates of Rajasthan: ₹250/-

9. Exam Pattern and Syllabus:

• Check the Syllabus Details section for the exam pattern and syllabus.

10. Other Important Information:

• Candidates must be of sound mental and physical health.
• Candidates should have good character.
• Candidates must be Indian citizens or meet the prescribed eligibility criteria.
• Certain disqualifications for appointment include having more than one living wife, accepting dowry, and having more than two children.