Rajasthan PCS Preliminary & Mains Syllabus
STATE SERVICE PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition & Heritage of Rajasthan.
- Major Landmarks in the History of Rajasthan
- Major Dynasties, their Administrative and Revenue System
- Socio-cultural Issues. Freedom Movement , Political Awakening and Integration
- Salient features of Architecture – Forts and Monuments
- Arts, Paintings and Handicrafts
- Important Works of Rajasthani literature.
- Local Dialects
- Fairs, Festivals, Folk Music and Folk Dances.
- Rajasthani Culture, Traditions and Heritage.
- Religious Movements, Saints
- Lok devtas of Rajasthan.
- Important Tourist Places.
- Leading Personalities of Rajasthan
Ancient & Medieval Period
- Salient features and Major Landmarks of Ancient and Medieval India
- Art, Culture, Literature and Architecture
- Major Dynasties
- Their Administrative System. Socio-Economic Conditions
- Prominent Movements
Modern Period
- Modern Indian history (from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present) – significant events, personalities and issues.
- The Freedom Struggle & Indian National Movement- its various stages and important contributors and contributions from different parts of the country.
- Social and Religious Reform movements in the 19th and 20th century.
- Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country
World Geography
- Broad Physical features.
- Environmental and Ecological Issues.
- Wildlife and Biodiversity
- International Waterways
- Major Industrial Regions
Geography of India
- Broad physical features and Major physiographic divisions
- Agriculture and Agro based Activities
- Minerals – Iron, Manganese, Coal
- Oil & Gas, Atomic minerals.
- Major Industries and Industrial development
- Transportation – major transport corridors.
- Natural Resources
- Environmental Problems and Ecological Issues
Geography of Rajasthan
- Broad physical features and Major physiographic divisions
- Natural Resource of Rajasthan
- Climate
- Natural Vegetation
- Forests
- Wildlife
- Biodiversity
- Major irrigation projects
- Mines and Minerals
- Population
- Major Industries
- Potential for Industrial Development
Constitutional Development & Indian Constitution
- Government of India Acts: 1919 and 1935
- Constituent Assembly
- Nature of Indian Constitution
- Preamble
- Fundamental Rights
- Directive Principles of State
- Fundamental Duties
- Federal Structure
- Constitutional
- Amendments
- Emergency Provisions
- Public Interest Litigation (P.I.L.) and Judicial Review
Indian Political System and Governance
- Nature of Indian State
- Democracy in India
- Reorganization of States
- Coalition Governments
- Political Parties
- National Integration
- Union and State Executive Union and State Legislative
- Judiciary
- President
- Parliament
- Supreme Court
- Election Commission
- Comptroller and Auditor General
- Planning Commission
- National Development Council
- Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)
- Central Information Commission
- Lokpal
- National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
- Local Self Government & Panchayati Raj
Public Policy & Rights
- National Public Policy as a welfare state. Various Legal Rights and Citizen Charter
Political and Administrative System of Rajasthan
- Governor
- Chief Minister
- State Assembly
- High Court
- Rajasthan Public Service Commission
- District Administration
- State Human Rights Commission
- Lokayukta
- State Election Commission
- State Information Commission
- Public Policy
- Legal Rights and Citizen Charter
Basic Concepts of Economics
- Basic Knowledge of Budgeting
- Banking, Public Finance
- National Income
- Growth and Development
- Accounting-Concept
- Tools and Uses in Administration
- Stock Exchange and Share Market
- Fiscal and Monetary Policies
- Subsidies
- Public Distribution System e-Commerce
- Inflation-Concept
- Impact and Control Mechanism
Economic Development & Planning
- 5 Year Plans – Objectives
- Strategies and Achievements
- Major Sectors of Economy
- Agriculture, Industry
- Service and Trade-Current Status
- Issues & initiatives. Major Economic Problems and Government Initiatives
- Economic Reforms
- Liberalization
Human Resource and Economic Development
- Human Development Index
- Poverty and Unemployment: Concept, Types, Causes, Remedies and Current Flagship Schemes
Social Justice and Empowerment
- Provisions for Weaker Sections
Economy of Rajasthan
- Macro overview of Economy. Major Agricultural
- Industrial and Service Sector Issues
- Growth, Development and Planning
- Infrastructure & Resources
- Major Development Projects
- Programmes and Schemes – Government Welfare Schemes for SC/ST/Backward
- Class/Minorities/Disabled Persons
- Destitute, Women, Children, Old Age People, Farmers & Labourers
Science and Technology
- Basics of Everyday Science
- Electronics
- Computers
- Information and Communication Technology
- Space Technology including Satellites
- Defence Technology
- Nanotechnology
- Human body
- Food and Nutrition
- Health care
- Environmental and Ecological Changes and its Impacts
- Biodiversity
- Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
- Agriculture
- Horticulture
- Forestry and Animal Husbandry with special reference to Rajasthan
- Development of Science and Technology in Rajasthan
Reasoning & Mental Ability
Logical Reasoning (Deductive, Inductive, Abductive)
- Statement and Assumptions
- Statement and Argument
- Statements and Conclusion
- Courses of Action
- Analytical Reasoning
Mental Ability
- Number series
- Letter series
- Odd man out
- Coding-Decoding
- Problems relating to Relations
- Shapes and their sub sections
Basic Numeracy
- Elementary knowledge of Mathematical and Statistical Analysis
- Number System
- Order of Magnitude
- Ratio and Proportion
- Percentage
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Data Analysis (Tables, Bar diagram, Line graph, Pie-chart)
Current Affairs
- Major Current Events and Issues of State(Rajasthan)
- National and International Importance Persons and Places in recent news
- Games and Sports related Activities
STATE SERVICE MAINS EXAMINATION
Paper – 1
General Knowledge and General Studies
History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition & Heritage of Rajasthan
- Major Landmarks in the History of Rajasthan, Major Dynasties, their Administrative and Revenue System
- Socio-cultural Issues
- Freedom Movement, Political Awakening and Integration
- Salient features of Architecture – Forts and Monuments
- Arts, Paintings and Handicrafts
- Important Works of Rajasthani literature. Local Dialects
- Fairs, Festivals, Folk Music and Folk Dances
- Rajasthani Culture, Traditions and Heritage
- Religious Movements, Saints & Lok devtas of Rajasthan
- Important Tourist Places
- Leading Personalities of Rajasthan
Indian History
Ancient & Medieval Period:
- Salient features and Major Landmarks of Ancient and Medieval India.
- Art, Culture, Literature and Architecture.
- Major Dynasties, Administrative, Social and Economic system. Socio-cultural Issues, Prominent Movements.
- Ancient Indian Cultural System & Ideals- Varna Vyavastha, Ashram Vyavastha, Sanskar Vyavastha, Doctrine of Purushartha, Rina and Rita.
- Secularism, Religious Tolerance, Religious Unity.
Modern Period:
Modern Indian History from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues.
- The Freedom Struggle & Indian National Movement- its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country.
- Social and Religious reform movements in the 19th and 20th century.
- Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.
History of Modern World
- Renaissance and Reformations.
- American War of Independence.
- Industrial Revolution, French Revolution and Russian Revolution.
- Imperialism and colonialism in Asia and Africa.
- World War First and World War Second.
Indian Constitution, Political System Governance
- Indian Constitution: historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.
- Determinants and Nature of Indian Politics, Election and Voting Behavior
- Coalition Governments.
- Parliamentary Form of Government.
- Federal Dynamics.
- Judicial Review.
- Challenges of National Integration.
Administrative System of Rajasthan
- Administrative Setup and Administrative Culture in Rajasthan.
- Various Rights and Citizen Charter.
Economic Concepts and Indian Economy
- Accounting – Techniques of Analysis of Financial Statements, Working Capital Management.
- Auditing – Meaning, Objects, Detection of Frauds and Errors, Internal Control, Social Audit, Propriety Audit, Performance Audit, Efficiency Audit.
- Budgeting – Different types of Budgeting, Budgetary Control, Responsibility Accounting, Social Accounting, Different types of Deficits- Budgetary, Fiscal & Revenue Deficit.
- Major Sectors of Economy – Agriculture, Industry, Service and Trade- Current Status, Issues & initiatives.
- Banking – Role of Commercial Banks, Issue of NPA, Financial Inclusion
- Major Economic Problems and Government Initiatives.
- Growth, Development & Planning – Issues, trends & initiatives; Fast, inclusive & Sustainable Growth.
- Growth Indicators.
- Public Finance, Monetary Policies, Inflation & Control Mechanism, Repo Rate, Reverse Repo Rate, CRR & SLR.
- Tax Reforms in India, Direct & Indirect Tax Reforms.
- Subsidies – Cash Transfer of Subsidy Issue.
- Concept of Money Supply and High Powered Money.
- Food Security & PDS.
- Role of Foreign Capital, MNCs in Indian Economy.
- Investment and Disinvestment Policies.
- New waves of Economic Reforms in India.
- Role and Functions of Reserve Bank, SEBI, Planning Commission.
Economy of Rajasthan
- Macro overview of Economy of Rajasthan.
- Major Agricultural, Industrial and Service sector Issues.
- Growth, Development and Planning with special reference to Rajasthan.
- Infrastructure & Resources, Sources of high growth for Rajasthan Economy.
- Major development projects of Rajasthan.
- Public Private Partnership Model for Economic Transformation in the State.
- Demographic Scenario of the State and its impact.
Geography of World and India
World Geography:
- Broad Physical features.
- Environmental and Ecological Issues.
- Current Geopolitical Conflict Zones.
Geography of India:
- Broad Physical Features and Major Physiographic Divisions.
- Environmental and Ecological Issues.
- Natural Resources.
Geography of Rajasthan
- Major Geographical Regions.
- Natural Vegetation.
- Livestocks, Wildlife & its Conservation.
- Agro-climatic Regions.
- Metallic & Non-Metallic Minerals.
- Energy Resources- Conventional & Non-conventional.
- Population & Tribes.
Paper – 2
General Knowledge and General Studies
Logical reasoning (Deductive, Inductive, Abductive)
- Statement And Assumptions, Statement and Argument, Statements and Conclusion.
- Courses of Action.
- Analytical Reasoning.
Mental Ability:
- Number series,
- Letter series,
- Odd man out,
- Coding-Decoding,
- Problems relating to Relations,
- Shapes and their subsections,
- Venn diagram.
Basic Numeracy (Elementary knowledge of Mathematical and Statistical Analysis):
- Number System,
- Problems on Numbers and Order of Magnitude,
- Ratio and Proportion,
- Compound Proportion,
- Percentage,
- Average
- H.C.F.,
- C.M.,
- Square Root,
- Cube Root,
- Time and Work,
- Time, Speed and Distance,
- Simple and Compound Interest,
- Area and Perimeter of Simple Geometrical Shapes.
- Data Analysis (Tables, Bar diagram, Line graph, Pie-chart) and Interpretation of Categorized Data,
- Sampling,
- Probability,
- Linear Regression and Correlation,
- Distribution (Binomial, Poisson & Normal).
General Science & Technology
General and Everyday Science
- Basics of Physics, Chemistry and Biological Sciences.
- Basic Knowledge of Computers and Use of Information Technology in Administration, e-governance, e-commerce.
- Food and Nutrition, Health Care.
- General Issues on Environment, Ecological Preservation, Conservation of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Biodiversity.
- Contributions of Scientists in the Development of Science and Technology with Particular Reference to India.
- Importance of Science and Technology in development of India.
- Important Technological Concepts and Advancements.
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
- Space Technology and Robotics.
- Forensic Science Technology.
- Food and Nutrition Technology.
- Defense Technology.
- Other Recent Technologies and Innovations.
- Technology Related Issues Regarding Intellectual Property Right.
- Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Dairy and Animal Husbandry with special reference to Rajasthan.
- Various Scientific & Technological Projects of Rajasthan.
Paper – 3
General Knowledge and General Studies
Current Affairs
- Major Current events and happenings of State(Rajasthan), National and
- International Importance.
- Persons and Places in recent news.
- Games and Sports related Activities.
India and Global Perspective
India in Global Perspective
- Current Global Developments impeaching upon Society and Economy of India.
- Emerging World Order in the Post Cold War Era, Role and Impact of UNO and
- different world Organisations.
- Comparative status of Developing, Emerging and Developed Countries, Problems of Developing Countries.
- Threat of War and Disastrous Weapons, Risks of Nuclear Power.
Global Economic issues and trends
- Issue of Economic Imbalances.
- Role of World Bank, IMF WTO & other Important International Organisations in world Economy.
- Impacts of Globalisation,
- Privatisation,
International Affair and Diplomatic Strategy
- International Affair and Indian Foreign Policy.
- International Treaties and Summits.
- Geo–Political and Strategic Developments in India’s Neighborhood and their Impact on India.
Current Sensitive Issues
Issues related to National Integrity and Security:
- Potential areas of Socio-political conflicts between and within Indian States,
- Traditional,
- Contemporary and Emerging Threats;
- Internal and External Threats;
- Threats of Conflicts, Naxal Problems,
- Terrorism,
- Trans-border Infiltration and Insurgency Issues,
- Communalism, Organised crimes,
- Cyber issues,
- Drug trafficking and other such issues.
Governance Issues:
- Sustainable and Inclusive Growth,
- Current Social Challenges,
- Issues related to Youth, Women, Children, Old Age People, Minority, Weaker Sections, Tribal, Farmers, Labourers and Professionals in India and Rajasthan.
- Gender Equality,
- Women Empowerment,
- Human Rights,
- Social Justice,
- Land Acquisition.
- Challenges pertaining to Urbanisation,
- Demographic imbalances,
- Regional imbalances and Social Conflicts.
Pressure Groups and Organisational Development:
- Role of NGOs,
- Civil Society,
- Action Groups,
- Self Help Groups; Producer’s Associations,
- Consumer Forums,
- Co-operative Groups.
- Possibilities,
- Resources and Programmes for Development in Rajasthan
- Important Issues of Development with Special Reference to Rajasthan Infrastructure & Resources of Rajasthan –
- Current Status,
- Issues & Initiatives Various National Missions,
- Projects and Schemes of Rajasthan- Their Objectives and Impact.
Possibilities, Resources and Programmes for Development in Rajasthan
- Important Issues of Development with Special Reference to Rajasthan
- Infrastructure & Resources of Rajasthan – Current Status, Issues & Initiatives
- Various National Missions, Projects and Schemes of Rajasthan- Their Objectives and Impact.
Administrative Ethics
- Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, Determinants and Consequences of Ethics in human actions; Dimensions of Ethics; Ethics in Private and Public Relationships.
- Aptitude and Foundational Value of Civil Services : integrity, impartiality and nonpartisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections.
- Emotional Intelligence : concepts and their utilities and application in administration and governance.
- Strengthening of Moral values in Governance and Public Administration.
Paper – 4
Knowledge of Language (Hindi and English)
चतुर्थ प्रश्नपत्र-भाषागत ज्ञान (हिन्दी एवं अंग्रेजी)
सामान्य हिन्दी (राजस्थानी सहित)
कुल अंक : 120
हिन्दी
अंक – 100
इस प्रश्न पत्र का उद्देश्य अभ्यर्थी की भाषा-विषयक क्षमता तथा उसके विचारों की सही, स्पष्ट एवं प्रभावपूर्ण अभिव्यक्ति की परख करना है।
भाग “अ”
अंक – 30
- संधि एवं संधिविच्छेद – दिए हुए शब्दों में संधि करना और संधि-विच्छेद करना।
- उपसर्ग – उपसर्गों का सामान्य ज्ञान और उनके संयोग से शब्दों की संरचना और शब्दों में विद्यमान उपसर्गों को पृथक् करना।
- प्रत्यय – प्रत्ययों का सामान्य ज्ञान और उनके संयोग से शब्दों की संरचना और शब्दों में विद्यमान प्रत्ययों को पृथक् करना।
- शब्द – युग्मों का अर्थभेद
- एक वाक्यांश के लिए एक सार्थक शब्द
- वाक्य-शुद्धि – विभिन्न व्याकरणिक अशुद्धियों वाले वाक्य को शुद्ध करना।
- मुहावरे व अनुप्रयोग
- पारिभाषिक-शब्दावली – प्रशासन से सम्बन्धित अंग्रेजी शब्दों के समानार्थक हिन्दी शब्द।
भाग “ब”
अंक – 30
- संक्षिप्तीकरण – गद्यावतरण का उचित शीर्षक एवं एक-तिहाई शब्दों में संक्षिप्तीकरण (गद्यावतरण की शब्द – सीमा 150 शब्द एवं संक्षिप्तीकरण लगभग 50 शब्दों में होना चाहिए)
- वृद्धीकरण – किसी सूक्ति, प्रसिद्ध कथन आदि का भाव विस्तार। (शब्द-सीमा 150 शब्द)
- पत्र-लेखन एवं प्रारूप् – कार्यालयी पत्र, निविदा, परिपत्र और अधिसूचना।
भाग “स”
अंक – 40
किसी समसामयिक एवं अन्य विषय पर निबंध-लेखन (शब्द – सीमा 500 शब्द)
नोट – पाँच विकल्पों में से किसी एक विषय पर निबंध लेखन।
राजस्थानी साहित्य एवं बोलियाँ
कुल अंक – 20
खण्ड-क (कुल अंक – 10)
- राजस्थानी साहित्य का उद्भव एवं विकास
- राजस्थान की विविध बोलियाँ एवं प्रचलन क्षेत्र
- राजस्थानी कहावतों/मुहावरों का हिन्दी अर्थ
- राजस्थानी शब्दों के हिन्दी समानार्थक शब्द
- राजस्थानी पद्य का हिन्दी अनुवाद
खण्ड – ख (कुल अंक – 10)
इस भाग में राजस्थानी साहित्य के प्रमुख रचनाकारों एवं उनकी रचनाओं से संबंधित एवं लोक साहित्य की विधाओं से संबंधित परिचयात्मक प्रश्न पूछे जाएंगे।
- एक सामान्य परिचयात्मक प्रश्न राजस्थानी काव्य/लोकगीतों से संबंधित होगा।
- एक सामान्य परिचयात्मक प्रश्न राजस्थानी गद्य की विविध विधाओं/लोक-कथा/लोक-गाथा से संबंधित होगा।
अंग्रेजी (ENGLISH)
कुल अंक – 80
भाग – अ (PART A) 30 Marks English
- Articles
- Preposition
- Change of Voice
- Change of Narration
- Determiners
- Tenses
- Modals
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Phrasal Verbs & Idioms
- One word substitute
Comprehension and Translation
भाग – ब (PART B) 20 Marks
- Translation of five sentences (Hindi to English)
- Comprehension of unseen passage (250 words approx.) followed by 5 questions.
Note: Question No. 5 should preferably be on vocabulary.
Composition
भाग – स (PART C) – 30 Marks
- Paragraph Writing (200 Words approx.)
(Any one out of 3 topics)
- Letter Writing / Report Writing: (150 Words approx.)
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