LDC (Lower Division Clerk) is the entry-level clerical post recruited across Rajasthan government departments through RSMSSB, and it's a natural target for graduates who want a stable office-based government job without the multi-stage grind of RAS or the field demands of Police/Patwari postings.
Important: Vacancy numbers, department-wise posting details and any changes to the typing-test requirement are notification-specific. Confirm current details from the official RSMSSB advertisement.
Eligibility
- Educational qualification: Senior Secondary (Class 12) pass is typically the baseline requirement, with some notifications specifying additional computer-course or typing-certificate requirements.
- Age limit: Generally 18 to the mid-30s for the general category, with standard SC/ST/OBC relaxations.
- Typing skill: LDC posts are clerical by nature, so a typing test (Hindi and/or English, on computer) is typically part of the selection process, in addition to the written exam.
Selection process
| Stage | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Written Exam | Objective-type paper across General Knowledge, Hindi, English, Mathematics and Reasoning |
| Typing Test | Computer-based typing speed test, usually in Hindi and/or English depending on the notification |
| Document Verification | Educational and category certificates checked before final appointment |
The typing test is often qualifying rather than merit-contributing — meaning you need to clear a minimum speed, but it may not add marks to your final rank. Confirm this detail in the current cycle's rules, since it affects how much time to invest in typing practice versus written-exam content.
Syllabus
- General Hindi and English: grammar, vocabulary, comprehension — standard clerical-level testing.
- General Knowledge: national current affairs plus Rajasthan-specific history, geography, culture and government schemes.
- Mathematics: basic arithmetic, percentages, ratio-proportion, and other Class 10-level topics relevant to routine office calculations.
- Reasoning: analogies, series, classification, coding-decoding and other standard reasoning question types.
- Computer knowledge: often included given the clerical, record-keeping nature of the role.
Preparation approach
LDC's written syllabus overlaps heavily with Patwari and other RSMSSB exams, especially the Rajasthan GK and general Hindi/English sections — if you're preparing for multiple RSMSSB posts, build these as shared study blocks rather than duplicating effort. Dedicate separate, consistent practice time to typing speed well before the exam, since typing accuracy under time pressure is a distinct skill that doesn't improve from written-exam revision alone.
FAQs
Is the LDC typing test qualifying or does it add to the merit score? This varies by notification — check the current cycle's rules before assuming either way.
Can candidates from other states apply for RSMSSB LDC? Domicile and eligibility requirements are set out in each notification — verify current rules rather than assuming a fixed policy.
How does LDC differ from Patwari in terms of job profile? LDC is a general clerical post across various state government departments and offices, while Patwari is a specific revenue-department field role centered on village land records — their written exams overlap substantially, but day-to-day work is quite different.
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