RSMSSB Patwar Exam 2025: Expected and Previous Year Cutoffs
Expected Cutoff for RSMSSB Patwar 2025
The expected cutoff for the RSMSSB Patwar Exam 2025 will be updated when available. The cutoff marks depend on various factors such as the number of vacancies, difficulty level of the exam, and the number of candidates appearing. As per the latest notification, the exam is scheduled for 17th August 2025 with a total of 3705 vacancies (3183 for non-scheduled areas and 522 for scheduled areas).
Previous Year Cutoff for RSMSSB Patwar
The previous year's cutoff data for the RSMSSB Patwar exam is not available in the provided documents. Will be updated when available.
Category-wise Cutoff for RSMSSB Patwar 2025
The RSMSSB Patwar Exam 2025 follows a category-wise reservation system as per the Rajasthan government norms. Below is the category-wise distribution of vacancies for the 2025 recruitment:
Non-Scheduled Areas (Total Vacancies: 3183)
| Category | Total Vacancies | Male | Female | Widow | Divorcee | Ex-Servicemen | Horizontal Reservation (PwD, etc.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 1103 | 634 | 263 | 172 | 34 | 146 | 41 |
| Economically Weaker Section | 324 | 221 | 72 | 31 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste | 481 | 283 | 119 | 68 | 11 | 58 | 14 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 371 | 204 | 117 | 43 | 7 | 45 | 3 |
| Saharia (Baran District) | 26 | 21 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Other Backward Class | 715 | 467 | 158 | 68 | 22 | 92 | 21 |
| Most Backward Class | 163 | 106 | 53 | 4 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
Scheduled Areas (Total Vacancies: 522)
| Category | Total Vacancies | Male | Female | Widow | Divorcee | Ex-Servicemen | Horizontal Reservation (PwD, etc.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (Scheduled Area) | 263 | 191 | 38 | 27 | 7 | 35 | 5 |
| Scheduled Caste (Scheduled Area) | 28 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (Scheduled Area) | 231 | 157 | 36 | 30 | 8 | 26 | 21 |
Factors Affecting RSMSSB Patwar Cutoff
Several factors influence the cutoff marks for the RSMSSB Patwar Exam:
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Number of Vacancies:
- Higher vacancies may lead to a lower cutoff, while fewer vacancies can increase the cutoff.
- For 2025, there are 3705 vacancies, which is significantly higher than the previous notification (2020 vacancies).
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Difficulty Level of the Exam:
- If the exam is more challenging, the cutoff may decrease, and vice versa.
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Number of Candidates Appearing:
- A higher number of candidates can increase competition, potentially raising the cutoff.
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Category-wise Reservation:
- Cutoffs vary across categories (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, etc.) due to reservation policies.
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Normalization Process:
- If the exam is conducted in multiple shifts, normalization may be applied to ensure fairness.
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Previous Year Cutoff Trends:
- Historical data can provide insights into expected cutoffs, though specific data for previous years is not available in the provided documents.
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State Government Policies:
- Changes in reservation policies or other government directives can impact cutoff marks.
RSMSSB Patwar Exam Pattern 2025
The RSMSSB Patwar Exam 2025 will consist of a single paper with the following structure:
| Subject | Approximate Weightage | Number of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Science; History, Polity, and Geography of India; General Knowledge, Current Affairs | 25% | 38 | 76 |
| Geography, History, Culture, and Polity of Rajasthan | 20% | 30 | 60 |
| General English & Hindi | 15% | 22 | 44 |
| Mental Ability and Reasoning, Basic Numerical Efficiency | 30% | 45 | 90 |
| Basic Computer | 10% | 15 | 30 |
| Total | 100% | 150 | 300 |
Key Points:
- The exam duration is 3 hours.
- Each correct answer awards 2 marks.
- Negative marking: 1/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
- The exam will be conducted in offline (OMR) mode.
Important Notes for Candidates
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Eligibility Criteria:
- Candidates must hold a graduate degree from a recognized university.
- Knowledge of Devanagari Lipi (Hindi) and Rajasthan culture is mandatory.
- Basic computer knowledge is required as per the syllabus.
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Age Limit (as of 01.01.2026):
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 40 years
- Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government norms.
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Reservation Policies:
- Women: 30% reservation (8% for widows and 2% for divorcees).
- Ex-Servicemen: 12.5% reservation.
- Persons with Disabilities (PwD): 4% reservation (only for OL - One Leg category).
- Sports Persons: 2% reservation for outstanding sportspersons.
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Application Process:
- Applications were reopened from 23.06.2025 to 29.06.2025 due to an increase in vacancies.
- Candidates who already applied need not reapply.
- Application Correction Window: 30.06.2025 to 06.07.2025.
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Exam Date:
- The exam is scheduled for 17th August 2025.
Syllabus for RSMSSB Patwar Exam 2025
The syllabus for the RSMSSB Patwar Exam 2025 is detailed below:
1. General Science; History, Polity, and Geography of India; General Knowledge, Current Affairs
- Basic principles of science and daily science.
- Human body, nutrition, and healthcare.
- Major historical events of ancient and medieval India (from the mid-18th century to the present).
- Indian Constitution, political system, and governance.
- Geographical features of India, environmental and ecological changes, and their impacts.
- Current national events.
2. Geography, History, Culture, and Polity of Rajasthan
- Important historical events of Rajasthan.
- Administrative system of Rajasthan: Governor, State Legislature, High Court, Rajasthan Public Service Commission, District Administration, State Human Rights Commission, State Election Commission, Lokayukta, State Information Commission, Public Policy.
- Socio-cultural issues.
- Freedom movement, public awakening, and political integration.
- Folk arts, paintings, handicrafts, and architecture.
- Fairs, festivals, folk music, and folk dances.
- Rajasthani culture, heritage, and literature.
- Religious movements, saints, and folk deities of Rajasthan.
- Important tourist destinations.
- Prominent personalities of Rajasthan.
3. General English & Hindi
General Hindi:
- Sandhi (combination of words) and Sandhi-Vichchhed (separation of words).
- Prefixes and suffixes: word formation and separation.
- Compound words: formation and separation.
- Synonyms and antonyms.
- Word purification: correcting misspelled words.
- Sentence purification: correcting grammatical errors.
- One word for a phrase.
- Terminology: equivalent Hindi words for administrative English terms.
- Idioms and proverbs.
General English:
- Comprehension of unseen passages.
- Correction of common errors and correct usage.
- Synonyms and antonyms.
- Phrases and idioms.
4. Mental Ability and Reasoning, Basic Numerical Efficiency
- Series/analogy.
- Figure matrix questions and classification.
- Alphabet test.
- Passage and conclusions.
- Blood relations.
- Coding-decoding.
- Direction sense test.
- Sitting arrangement.
- Input-output.
- Number ranking and time square.
- Making judgments.
- Logical arrangement of words.
- Inserting the missing character/number.
- Mathematical operations, averages, ratios.
- Area and volume.
- Percentages.
- Simple and compound interest.
- Unitary method.
- Profit and loss.
5. Basic Computer
- Characteristics of computers.
- Computer organization including RAM, ROM, file system, input devices.
- Computer software: relationship between hardware and software.
- Operating system.
- MS-Office (Word, Excel/Spreadsheet, PowerPoint).
Additional Information
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
- OMR Sheet Instructions: Candidates must darken only one circle (A, B, C, D, or E) for each question. If a question is unattempted, the circle 'E' must be darkened. Failure to do so may result in a deduction of 1/3 mark for up to 10% of unattempted questions.
- Normalization: If the exam is conducted in multiple shifts, normalization will be applied to ensure fairness.