When Rajasthan Subordinate and Ministerial Services Selection Board (RSMSSB) finally lifted the veil on the long‑awaited results for the Animal Attendant (Pashu Parichar) recruitment, a wave of relief mixed with nervous anticipation rippled through more than a million hopefuls.
The board posted the final list on April 7, 2025, after the Rajasthan High Court threw out a stay order that had frozen the announcement for weeks. Candidates can now check their roll numbers on the official portal (rssb.rajasthan.gov.in) and prepare for document verification, which kicks off on April 21, 2025.
Background of the Recruitment Drive
Rajasthan’s animal husbandry sector employs thousands of workers who tend to cattle, goats, and buffaloes across the state’s sprawling rural heartland. Recognizing the critical role these staff play, the RSMSSB launched an unprecedented hiring spree in 2023, advertising 6,433 vacancies for the Animal Attendant post.
Initially, the board earmarked 5,934 posts, but throughout the selection process an extra 499 slots were added, pushing the total to 6,433. Of those, 5,713 were slated for Non‑Scheduled Areas and 720 for Scheduled Areas – a nod to the state’s affirmative‑action policies.
Exam Details and Participation Numbers
The Animal Attendant Examination 2023various centres across Rajasthan was administered over three days, from December 1 to December 3, 2024. The test venue network stretched from Jodhpur’s dusty lanes to Udaipur’s lakeside halls, with the main administrative hub in Jaipur.
Out of a staggering 1,763,897 registrations, 1,052,566 candidates actually sat for the paper – a participation rate of roughly 60 %. That translates to a competition ratio of about 275 aspirants per vacancy, underscoring how coveted a government role in animal care has become.
Result Announcement and Legal Hurdles
After the answer key went live on January 24, 2025, a flood of objections poured in, primarily targeting the scaling formula the board used to convert raw marks into final scores. Several candidates argued that the algorithm unfairly penalised those from remote districts, prompting a petition to the Rajasthan High Court.
The court initially responded with a temporary stay on publishing the final list, fearing irreversible harm if the scores proved flawed. However, after the board submitted a detailed rebuttal and conducted an internal audit, the high court withdrew the stay on Monday, April 7, 2025. Within hours, the PDF‑formatted result – covering 5,778 positions – was uploaded to the RSMSSB’s results portal.
According to the document, 406,826 candidates qualified for the next stage. That breaks down into 383,196 from Non‑Scheduled Areas and 23,630 from Scheduled Areas. While the numbers fall short of the original 6,433 vacancy count, the board clarified that the remaining posts will be filled through later rounds or internal promotions.
Document Verification Schedule
On April 10, 2025, the board released a separate notification outlining the verification timeline. Starting April 21, 2025, candidates must report to designated centers across the state with original certificates, caste/category proof, and recent photographs. The verification window will run for roughly ten days, though specific dates vary by district.
Failure to appear or to present valid documents will automatically disqualify an applicant, even if their roll number appears in the result list. The RSMSSB emphasized that only those who clear this final checkpoint will receive appointment letters for the 5,778 Animal Attendant slots.
Implications for Applicants and the State
For the thousands who made it through the written exam, the verification stage feels like the last hurdle before a stable paycheck and a pension plan – benefits that many private‑sector animal‑care workers lack. In rural Rajasthan, where agriculture still dominates the economy, a government job can mean better access to housing, education for children, and medical facilities.
On the flip side, the sheer scale of the recruitment has sparked discussions about future digitalisation of the selection process. Experts suggest that moving to computer‑based testing could reduce scaling disputes and streamline result publication.
Meanwhile, the high court’s brief intervention highlights a growing trend of judicial oversight in Rajasthan’s public‑service exams. Legal experts predict more courts will be called upon to audit merit‑list calculations, especially when massive applicant pools are involved.
What’s Next for the RSMSSB?
Beyond the Animal Attendant round, the board has several other recruitment cycles slated for the coming months, including positions for Primary School Teachers and Junior Engineers. Observers will be watching closely to see whether the board incorporates lessons learned – like clearer scaling formulas and faster grievance redressal – into those upcoming drives.
For now, the focus remains on moving the 406,826 qualified candidates through document verification and onto their new roles serving Rajasthan’s livestock community.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I check my Animal Attendant result?
Visit the official RSMSSB portal (rssb.rajasthan.gov.in), go to the ‘Results’ section, locate the PDF titled ‘Animal Attendant Result 2023’, and use Ctrl+F to search your roll number. Only the roll numbers that appear in the PDF are eligible for document verification.
What documents do I need for verification?
Bring original educational certificates, caste/category certificates (if applicable), a recent passport‑size photograph, ID proof (Aadhaar or Voter ID), and the verification slip issued by the board. Photocopies of each document are also required.
What happens if I miss the verification date?
Missing the scheduled verification slot results in automatic disqualification, even if your name appears in the merit list. The board will not entertain requests for extensions, so it’s crucial to appear on time.
Why were only 5,778 positions announced despite 6,433 vacancies?
The board decided to fill 5,778 posts in this round based on the scaled scores and eligibility criteria. The remaining vacancies may be allocated in subsequent rounds or through internal promotions, a practice common in large‑scale state recruitments.
Will the scaling controversy affect future RSMSSB exams?
Legal scrutiny has pushed the board to reconsider its scoring methodology. Industry watchers expect more transparent, perhaps computer‑based, evaluation methods in upcoming exams to curb disputes.