VDO (Gram Vikas Adhikari) Test Series
Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) Gram Vikas Adhikari (Village Development Officer, VDO) recruitment exam. Practice with real previous year papers.
About VDO (Gram Vikas Adhikari)
The Rajasthan VDO exam selects Gram Vikas Adhikari (Village Development Officer) for the Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Department. A VDO works at the Gram Panchayat level and looks after rural development schemes, records and panchayat administration.
The exam is held by the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) when vacancies are announced. The old preliminary exam has been replaced by the CET (Graduation Level): only candidates with a valid CET Graduate score can apply for the VDO written exam. The last VDO exam (Advertisement 03/2025, 850 posts) was held on 2 November 2025. Gram Vikas Adhikari is again one of the services in CET Graduation Level 2026.
VDO (Gram Vikas Adhikari) at a glance
| Conducted by | Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) |
| Pre-condition | Valid CET (Graduation Level) score |
| Mode | Offline, OMR sheet |
| Questions / marks | 160 multiple-choice questions, 200 marks (2025 exam) |
| Time | 3 hours |
| Negative marking | 1/3 of the question's marks is deducted for every wrong answer. Each question has five options (A to E); darken E if you do not attempt it. A question with no circle darkened also loses 1/3 of its marks, and a candidate who leaves more than 10% of questions with no circle darkened is disqualified. |
| Official website | rssb.rajasthan.gov.in |
VDO (Gram Vikas Adhikari) exam pattern
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Hindi (30) and General English (20) | 50 |
| Mathematics | 30 |
| General Knowledge (current affairs and general science) | 20 |
| Geography and Natural Resources | 30 |
| Agricultural and Economic Resources of Rajasthan | 30 |
| History and Culture of Rajasthan | 30 |
| Basic Computer | 10 |
Marks by section as reported for the 2025 exam. The question count per section is not published; with 160 questions for 200 marks, each question carries 1.25 marks.
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VDO (Gram Vikas Adhikari) syllabus
Eligibility
A bachelor's degree, a computer qualification (RS-CIT, NIELIT O Level or higher, COPA or DPCS, or a computer diploma or degree) and a valid CET (Graduation Level) score. Age 18 to 40 years with Rajasthan relaxations.
How to prepare: 5 practical tips
- Qualify CET Graduation Level first; without a valid CET score you cannot apply for VDO.
- Rajasthan subjects (history and culture, geography, agriculture and economy) carry 90 of 200 marks. Build them from the state textbooks and one good Rajasthan GK source.
- Each question is worth 1.25 marks and a wrong answer costs about 0.42 marks, so accuracy matters more than the number of attempts.
- Give real time to the 50-mark language section; Hindi grammar is predictable and quick to score.
- Darken the fifth circle for every skipped question, and practise this habit in your mocks.
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VDO (Gram Vikas Adhikari): frequently asked questions
Is there still a preliminary exam for Rajasthan VDO?
No. RSSB now uses CET (Graduation Level) as the screening stage. Only candidates with a valid CET Graduate score can apply for the single VDO written exam.
What was the VDO 2025 exam pattern?
160 objective questions for 200 marks in 3 hours, covering Hindi and English, mathematics, general knowledge, geography, Rajasthan agriculture and economy, Rajasthan history and culture, and basic computer, with one-third negative marking.
What qualification is needed for Gram Vikas Adhikari?
A graduation degree, a computer certificate such as RS-CIT, NIELIT O Level, COPA or DPCS, and a valid CET Graduate score. The age limit is 18 to 40 years with relaxations as per Rajasthan rules.
Which subjects carry the most marks?
The Hindi and English language section (50 marks), followed by geography, Rajasthan agriculture and economy, and Rajasthan history and culture (30 marks each).
Does the VDO exam use the fifth option on the OMR sheet?
Yes. Like other RSSB exams, each question has a fifth circle for 'not attempted'. Leaving more than 10% of questions with no circle filled can lead to disqualification.
When will the next VDO recruitment come?
Gram Vikas Adhikari is included in CET Graduation Level 2026. A new VDO notification is expected after that CET; watch rssb.rajasthan.gov.in for the date.
Can I try before paying?
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Are the questions in Hindi or English?
Every question, option and explanation is available in both Hindi and English. You can switch the language at any time.
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Information checked on 7 November 2026. Section marks are from public reports of the 2025 VDO notification; VDO's inclusion in CET 2026 is from RSSB Advertisement No. 09/2026. Always confirm dates and rules on the official website: rssb.rajasthan.gov.in. Prepnity is an independent test-series platform and is not connected with any exam-conducting body.
