The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB), Jaipur, has officially released the notification for Contractual Ayush Officer (Ayurveda / Homoeopathy / Unani) under the National Health Mission (NHM) for the year 2025.
This recruitment offers a great opportunity for graduates holding BAMS, BHMS, or BUMS degrees to serve in the state healthcare system and contribute to the strengthening of traditional systems of medicine in Rajasthan.
This detailed article covers complete information — including the total number of vacancies, eligibility, exam scheme, syllabus, salary, important dates, and official instructions mentioned in the PDF notification issued by RSSB.
📌 Overview of NHM Rajasthan Ayush Officer Recruitment 2025
Particular | Details |
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Organization | Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB), Jaipur |
Department | Department of Ayurveda, Homoeopathy & Unani (Under NHM Rajasthan) |
Post Name | Contractual Ayush Officer (Ayurveda / Homoeopathy / Unani) |
Total Vacancies | 1535 Posts |
Job Type | Contractual Appointment (1 year, extendable as per performance) |
Salary / Remuneration | ₹28,050 per month |
Job Location | Across Rajasthan |
Exam Type | OMR / CBT Based Objective Test |
Official Website | https://rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in |
📅 Important Dates
Event | Date |
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Notification Released | 17 July 2025 |
Online Application Start | 10 October 2025 |
Last Date for Application | 8 November 2025 (till 11:59 PM) |
Last Date for Fee Payment | 8 November 2025 |
Admit Card Release | December 2025 (Expected) |
Exam Date | 26 December 2025 (Tentative) |
Candidates are advised to apply early to avoid last-minute server issues and keep checking the official website for updates.
📊 Vacancy Details
The total number of vacancies released for Contractual Ayush Officer is 1535, distributed across Non-TSP and TSP areas.
Non-TSP Area: 1340 Posts
Category | Male | Female | Widow | Divorcee | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
General | 342 | 98 | 39 | 9 | 488 |
SC | 148 | 43 | 16 | 4 | 211 |
ST | 111 | 32 | 12 | 3 | 158 |
OBC | 195 | 56 | 22 | 5 | 278 |
MBC | 47 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 66 |
EWS | 94 | 27 | 10 | 2 | 133 |
Sahariya (Baran District) | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Total (Non-TSP) | 1340 |
TSP Area: 195 Posts
Separate category-wise details are available in the official notification PDF.
💰 Salary / Pay Scale
The appointed candidates will receive a fixed consolidated remuneration as per NHM Rajasthan contractual norms.
Post Name | Pay Scale |
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Contractual Ayush Officer (Ayurved / Homoeopathy / Unani) | ₹28,050/- per month |
There will be no additional grade pay or allowances, as the post is purely on a contractual basis.
📎 Official Notification
📄 Official Notification PDF:
👉 Download NHM Rajasthan Ayush Officer Recruitment 2025 Notification (Official PDF)
👉 https://t.me/ayurvedstudies/466
🎓 Educational Qualification and Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for the Ayush Officer post must possess one of the following degrees:
For Ayurveda Discipline (BAMS)
- Bachelor Degree in Ayurveda (B.A.M.S) or equivalent recognized under the Rajasthan Indian Medicine Act, 1969 (Act 1 of 1970).
- Must be registered with the Board of Indian Medicine, Rajasthan.
For Homoeopathy Discipline (BHMS)
- Bachelor Degree in Homoeopathy (B.H.M.S) recognized under the Rajasthan Homoeopathic Medicine Act, 1969 (Act 1 of 1970).
- Must be registered with the Rajasthan Homoeopathy Board.
For Unani Discipline (BUMS)
- Bachelor Degree in Unani Medicine (B.U.M.S) recognized under the Rajasthan Indian Medicine Act, 1969 (Act 1 of 1970).
- Must be registered with the Board of Indian Medicine, Rajasthan.
Other General Conditions
- Candidate must be of sound mental and physical health.
- Good moral character is mandatory.
- Candidates debarred from government service are ineligible.
- A valid Rajasthan SSO ID is required to apply online.
🧾 Examination Scheme and Pattern
The selection will be based on a written examination conducted by RSSB.
The exam will include objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
Exam Pattern
Particular | Description |
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Type of Paper | Objective Type (MCQ) |
Total Questions | 150 |
Marks per Question | 3 marks each |
Total Marks | 450 |
Duration | 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes) |
Negative Marking | 1/3 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer |
Qualifying Marks | 40% (General), 35% (SC/ST categories) |
Candidates must secure minimum qualifying marks to be considered for selection.
If any candidate fails to darken one of the five options in more than 10% questions, their candidature will be disqualified.
🌏 For Candidates from Other States
- Candidates from outside Rajasthan are eligible to apply.
- They will be treated as General (Unreserved) category — no reservation benefits (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) applicable.
- Exam centre will be allotted within Rajasthan only.
- Must possess valid degree and registration from recognized councils.
📚 Detailed Syllabus
The examination is divided into two main parts:
PART-I: General Section (Total Marks – 180)
(A) General Knowledge, General Science & Current Affairs – 45 Marks
- History of India and Rajasthan
- Indian National Movement with special focus on Rajasthan
- Geography of India and Rajasthan
- Economy of India and Rajasthan
- Constitution, Political System, and Governance in India & Rajasthan
- Panchayati Raj System
- Environmental issues – Biodiversity and Climate Change
- Major features of Rajasthani society and culture
- Current events of India, Rajasthan, and the World
- General Science (up to 10th standard level)
(B) General English & General Hindi – 45 Marks
General English:
- Grammar and vocabulary
- Synonyms, Antonyms, Tenses
- Narration (Direct and Indirect Speech)
- Active and Passive Voice
- Articles, Modals, Determiners, and Prepositions
- Clauses and Sentence structure
- Idioms and Phrases
- Rearrangement of jumbled sentences
- Error correction, gap filling, transformation, editing exercises
General Hindi:
- Correct and incorrect words
- Compound and derived words
- Synonyms, Antonyms, and one-word substitutions
- Proverbs and idioms
- Word formation and grammar topics
- Samas (compound formation), Sandhi (word joining)
- Use of prefixes and suffixes
- Vocabulary-based grammar questions
(C) National Health Mission (NHM) – 60 Marks
- Overview and organizational structure of NHM
- National programs: RCH, FW, CD, NCD, NUHM
- Health indicators – IMR, MMR, etc.
- National Health Schemes – MAA Yojana, JSY, JSSK, MNJY, MNDY
- Family welfare and community health programs
(D) Computer Knowledge – 30 Marks
- Basic computer applications and components
- Fundamentals of computer science
- Input and Output devices, Operating Systems
- Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and PDF handling
- Internet, Email, and IT-related Acts and Regulations
- Role of IT in e-Governance and Health Information Systems
PART-II: Professional Qualification (Total Marks – 270)
Separate papers will be conducted for candidates depending on their qualification: BAMS, BHMS, or BUMS.
🟢 For BAMS Candidates
- Padartha Vigyan and Ayurved Itihas
- Kriya Sharir (Physiology)
- Rachana Sharir (Anatomy)
- Maulik Siddhant and Ashtang Hridaya
- Dravyaguna Vigyan (Pharmacology & Materia Medica)
- Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana
- Roga Nidan and Vikriti Vigyan
- Swasthavritta and Yoga
- Charaka Samhita – Purvardha and Uttarardha
- Kayachikitsa and Panchakarma
- Prasuti Tantra and Striroga
- Kaumarbhritya (Ayurvedic Pediatrics)
- Agadtantra and Vyavahar Ayurveda
- Research Methodology, Medical Statistics, and Disaster Management
🔵 For BHMS Candidates
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Organon of Medicine with Homoeopathic Philosophy
- Homoeopathic Materia Medica
- Homoeopathic Pharmacy
- Pathology and Forensic Medicine
- Repertory
- Gynecology, Obstetrics, and Family Welfare
- Community Medicine
- Practice of Medicine
- General Surgery
- Preventive Medicine and Public Health
🟣 For BUMS Candidates
- Arabic & Mantiq wa Falsifa (Logic, Philosophy, Astronomy)
- Kulliyat Umoore Tabiya (Principles of Unani Medicine)
- Tashreehul Badan (Anatomy)
- Munaeul Aaza (Physiology)
- Tareekh-e-Tib (History of Medicine)
- Ilmul Advia (Pharmacology)
- Mahiyatul Amraz (Pathology)
- Ilmul Saidla (Unani Pharmacy)
- Tibbe Qanooni & Ilmul Samoom (Medical Jurisprudence & Toxicology)
- Sareeriyat wa Usoole Ilaj (Clinical Medicine & Management)
- Amraz Niswan (Gynecology), Atfal (Pediatrics)
- Ain, Uzun, Anaf (Ophthalmology, ENT, Nose & Throat)
- Amraz-e-Asnam (Orthopedics & Surgery)
📜 Exam Day Instructions
- Each question has five options (A–E); only one must be marked.
- Candidates must use a blue ballpoint pen on OMR sheets.
- If not attempting any question, bubble option ‘E’.
- If more than 10% of questions remain unmarked, the candidate will be disqualified.
- Extra 10 minutes will be given at the end to verify all answers.
🖥️ How to Apply Online
- Visit the official website https://rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in
- Login with your SSO ID (create one if not available)
- Open Recruitment Portal → Ayush Officer (NHM 2025)
- Fill personal, educational, and communication details carefully
- Upload scanned copies of photograph and signature
- Pay the examination fee online
- Download and save the submitted form for reference
✅ Final Summary
Particular | Details |
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Post Name | Contractual Ayush Officer |
Total Posts | 1535 |
Qualification | BAMS / BHMS / BUMS |
Registration Required | Yes (Rajasthan Board) |
Salary | ₹28,050 per month |
Application Dates | 10 Oct – 8 Nov 2025 |
Exam Date | 26 Dec 2025 |
Mode of Exam | OMR Based |
Official Website | rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in |
🏁 Conclusion
The NHM Rajasthan Ayush Officer Recruitment 2025 is a golden opportunity for graduates in Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, and Unani medicine to begin their professional journey in the government healthcare sector. With a structured syllabus, transparent selection process, and 1535 vacancies, this recruitment aims to strengthen India’s traditional medical systems under the National Health Mission.
Aspirants are advised to start their preparation early, focusing on both Ayush subjects and general awareness sections, and to keep checking the official website for exam-related updates and admit card releases.