Rajasthan Patwari Syllabus 2025: Subject-Wise Detailed Topics & Marks Weightage

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB / RSMSSB) prescribes a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary syllabus for the Rajasthan Patwari Direct Recruitment Examination. The written exam is designed to test a candidate's analytical reasoning, numerical aptitude, general awareness of India and Rajasthan, linguistic proficiency in Hindi and English, and practical computer literacy.

The examination consists of a single objective question paper comprising 150 multiple-choice questions for a total of 300 marks. Below is the complete, unabridged official syllabus along with the subject-wise weightage and question distribution.

Patwari Exam Syllabus & Marks Weightage Overview

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Section 1: General Science, History, Polity & Geography of India, Current Affairs (38 Questions / 76 Marks)

This unit assesses the candidate's understanding of everyday science, Indian history, constitutional mechanisms, national geography, and ongoing national and international developments.

A. General Science (सामान्य विज्ञान)

• Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures; Physical and Chemical Changes.
• Metals and Non-Metals, and their important chemical compounds.
• Structure and Functioning of the Human Body: Digestive system, circulatory system, respiratory system, nervous system, and sensory organs.
• Food and Nutrition: Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals; Balanced diet and nutritional deficiencies.
• Human Diseases: Infectious and non-infectious diseases, causes, vectors, symptoms, diagnosis, and prevention.
• Genetics: Mendel's laws of inheritance, structure of DNA and RNA, chromosomes.
• Environmental Conservation: Ecosystem, pollution (air, water, soil), greenhouse effect, ozone depletion, biodiversity.

B. History of India (भारत का इतिहास)

• Ancient Indian Civilizations: Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic Age, Buddhism, and Jainism.
• Major Dynasties of Ancient & Medieval India: Maurya Empire, Gupta Period, Delhi Sultanate, and Mughal Administration.
• Modern Indian History (Mid-18th Century to Modern Day):
  • Advent of European powers and British colonial expansion.
  • Revolt of 1857: Causes, nature, and consequences.
  • Socio-Religious Reform Movements (Brahmo Samaj, Arya Samaj, Ramakrishna Mission, Satyashodhak Samaj).
  • Indian National Movement: Freedom struggle, role of Mahatma Gandhi, Subhash Chandra Bose, revolutionary movements.
  • Integration of India and post-independence consolidation.

C. Indian Constitution & Political System (भारतीय संविधान एवं शासन व्यवस्था)

• Making of the Indian Constitution: Constituent Assembly, philosophical foundations, and Salient Features.
• Preamble (उद्देशिका), Fundamental Rights (मौलिक अधिकार), Fundamental Duties (मौलिक कर्तव्य), and Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP).
• Union Executive: President, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Council of Ministers.
• Union Legislature: Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha), parliamentary procedures, law-making process.
• Judiciary: Supreme Court of India, High Courts, Judicial Review, and Public Interest Litigation (PIL).
• Constitutional and Statutory Bodies: Election Commission of India, Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), NITI Aayog.

D. Geography of India (भारत का भूगोल)

• Physical Divisions of India: Himalayas, Northern Plains, Peninsular Plateau, Coastal Plains, and Islands.
• Drainage System: Major river systems (Himalayan and Peninsular rivers), lakes, and multipurpose dam projects.
• Climate and Monsoon: Factors affecting Indian climate, mechanism of southwest monsoon, El Niño and La Niña phenomena.
• Natural Vegetation, Wildlife, Soil Types, and Forests in India.
• Agriculture: Major crops (Kharif, Rabi, Zaid), cropping patterns, and green revolution.
• Mineral and Energy Resources: Coal, petroleum, natural gas, renewable energy (solar, wind).
• Transport and Communication: National highways, major ports, railways, and industrial corridors.

E. Current Affairs (समसामयिकी)

• Major national and international contemporary events.
• Prominent persons and places in recent news.
• National and international awards, sports events, trophies, and tournament outcomes.
• Important scientific achievements, space missions (ISRO), and defence technology developments.
• Major government welfare schemes launched by the Government of India and the State of Rajasthan.

Section 2: Geography, History, Culture & Polity of Rajasthan (30 Questions / 60 Marks)

This unit is crucial for scoring high marks and covers the administrative, cultural, and geographical landscape of Rajasthan.

A. History of Rajasthan

• Significant events in the history of Rajasthan and prominent ruling dynasties (Guhils/Sisodias of Mewar, Rathores of Marwar/Bikaner, Kachhwahas of Amber/Jaipur, Chauhans of Ajmer/Ranthambore).
• Administrative, Revenue, and Feudal Systems of medieval Rajasthan.
• 1857 Revolution in Rajasthan: Key battlefronts (Naseerabad, Neemuch, Erinpura, Kota, Auwa).
• Peasant Movements (Bijolia, Begun, Bundi), Tribal Movements (Bhagat Movement, Eki Movement by Motilal Tejawat), and Prajamandal Movements.
• Integration of Rajasthan (राजस्थान का एकीकरण): Complete 7-stage unification process (from Matsya Union to Reorganized Rajasthan on 01 Nov 1956).

B. Art, Culture, Heritage & Literature of Rajasthan

• Architecture of Rajasthan: Majestic Forts (Chittorgarh, Kumbhalgarh, Mehrangarh, Ranthambore, Amber, Gagron), Palaces, Stepwells (Bawaris), and Temples.
• Fairs, Festivals, and Customs of Rajasthan: Pushkar Fair, Desert Festival, Gangaur, Teej, Sheetla Ashtami, Ramdevra Fair, Beneshwar Fair.
• Folk Deities: Panchpir (Ramdevji, Pabuji, Gogaji, Mehaji, Hadbhuji), Tejaji, Devnarayanji, and prominent Folk Goddesses (Karni Mata, Jeen Mata, Shila Devi).
• Folk Music, Musical Instruments (Tat, Sushir, Avanaddha, Ghan), and Performing Arts.
• Traditional Folk Dances: Ghoomar, Kalbelia, Chari, Terah Taali, Gair, Chang, Dandiya, and Folk Theatres (Khyal, Tamasha, Rammat, Nautanki).
• Painting Schools of Rajasthan: Mewar, Marwar, Kishangarh (Bani Thani), Dhundhar, and Hadoti styles; Famous Handicrafts (Bandhej, Sanganeri/Bagru print, Blue Pottery, Thewa art).
• Rajasthani Language, Dialects (Marwari, Mewati, Dhundhari, Harauti, Vagadi), and Celebrated Rajasthani Literature and Authors.

C. Geography of Rajasthan

• Physiographic Divisions: Western Thar Desert, Aravalli Range, Eastern Plains, and South-Eastern Hadoti Plateau.
• Drainage System: Internal drainage rivers, Bay of Bengal drainage, and Arabian Sea drainage; Major Lakes (Sambhar, Pichola, Fatehsagar, Rajsamand).
• Climate, Seasons, and Rainfall distribution in Rajasthan.
• Forest Wealth, Wildlife Sanctuaries, National Parks (Ranthambore, Keoladeo Ghana, Mukundara Hills, Ramgarh Vishdhari), and Conservation Reserves.
• Soils of Rajasthan: Classification, soil erosion, and degradation issues.
• Irrigation Projects: Indira Gandhi Canal Project (IGNP), Bisalpur Dam, Mahi Bajaj Sagar, Narmada Canal Project.
• Minerals of Rajasthan: Major metallic and non-metallic minerals, lead-zinc, marble, granite, rock phosphate, and hydrocarbon reserves (Barmer-Sanchore basin).
• Livestock, Cattle Fairs, and Dairy Development in Rajasthan.

D. Administrative & Political Setup of Rajasthan

• State Executive: Governor, Chief Minister, and Council of Ministers.
• State Legislature: Rajasthan Legislative Assembly (विधान सभा) and legislative procedures.
• State Judiciary: Rajasthan High Court (Principal Seat at Jodhpur, Bench at Jaipur) and subordinate courts.
• State Level Commissions: Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB), State Election Commission, State Human Rights Commission, Lokayukta, and State Information Commission.
• Local Self-Government: Panchayati Raj System (73rd Constitutional Amendment) and Urban Local Bodies (74th Constitutional Amendment).
• Revenue Administration in Rajasthan: Board of Revenue (Ajmer), Divisional Commissioner, District Collector, Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO), Tehsildar, Naib Tehsildar, Land Records Inspector (Girdawar), and Patwari.

Section 3: General English & Samanya Hindi (22 Questions / 44 Marks)

This unit contains equal weightage between Hindi and English (approximately 11 questions each).

A. सामान्य हिन्दी (Samanya Hindi - 11 Questions / 22 Marks)

• संधि एवं संधि विच्छेद: स्वर संधि, व्यंजन संधि, विसर्ग संधि।
• उपसर्ग एवं प्रत्यय: उपसर्ग और प्रत्यय की पहचान, उनके संयोग से शब्द रचना।
• समस्त (सामासिक) पद: अव्ययीभाव, तत्पुरुष, कर्मधारय, द्विगु, द्वन्द्व, और बहुव्रीहि समास की रचना व विग्रह।
• शब्द युग्म: समानोच्चारित भिन्नार्थक शब्दों के अर्थ भेद।
• पर्यायवाची शब्द एवं विलोम शब्द: महत्वपूर्ण तत्सम एवं तद्भव पर्यायवाची तथा विलोम शब्द।
• शब्द शुद्धि: अशुद्ध शब्दों का शुद्ध रूप (वर्तनी संबंधी अशुद्धियां)।
• वाक्य शुद्धि: व्याकरण संबंधी अशुद्धियों (लिंग, वचन, कारक, काल, पदक्रम, पुनरुक्ति) का संशोधन।
• वाक्यांश के लिए एक सार्थक शब्द (One Word Substitution)।
• मुहावरे एवं लोकोक्तियां: लोकोक्ति एवं मुहावरों का सटीक अर्थ एवं वाक्य प्रयोग।
• पारिभाषिक शब्दावली: प्रशासन से संबंधित अंग्रेजी के तकनीकी/पारिभाषिक शब्दों के समानार्थक हिन्दी शब्द (Official Administrative Terms).

B. General English (11 Questions / 22 Marks)

• Comprehension of Unseen Passage: Questions based on vocabulary, main theme, and factual understanding of a prose passage.
• Correction of Common Errors: Correct usage of Articles, Prepositions, Tenses, Subject-Verb Agreement, Conjunctions, and Modals.
• Synonyms and Antonyms: Vocabulary assessment of contextual word meanings.
• Phrases and Idioms: Meaning and appropriate usage of common English idioms and phrasal verbs.

Section 4: Mental Ability & Reasoning, Basic Numerical Efficiency (45 Questions / 90 Marks)

With 90 marks, this section holds the highest individual weightage (30%) in the entire examination. Accuracy and speed in this section are decisive for securing a top rank.

Reasoning & Logical Mental Ability

• Making Series / Analogy (श्रृंखला निर्माण एवं सादृश्यता परीक्षण).
• Alphabet Test (वर्णमाला परीक्षण).
• Blood Relations (रक्त संबंध).
• Coding-Decoding (कूटलेखन एवं कूटवाचन).
• Direction Sense Test (दिशा ज्ञान परीक्षण).
• Sitting Arrangement: Linear and Circular arrangements (बैठक व्यवस्था).
• Input-Output (इनपुट-आउटपुट मशीन).
• Number Ranking and Time Sequence Test (संख्या क्रम एवं समय अनुक्रम परीक्षण).
• Logical Arrangement of Words (शब्दों का तार्किक क्रम).
• Inserting the Missing Character / Number (लुप्त संख्या/अक्षर ज्ञात करना).
• Syllogism and Statement-Conclusion / Assumptions (कथन एवं निष्कर्ष / तर्क).

Basic Numerical Efficiency (Mathematics)

• Mathematical Operations (गणितीय संक्रियाएं).
• Average (औसत).
• Ratio and Proportion (अनुपात एवं समानुपात).
• Percentage (प्रतिशतता).
• Profit and Loss (लाभ एवं हानि).
• Simple Interest & Compound Interest (साधारण ब्याज एवं चक्रवृद्धि ब्याज).
• Unitary Method (ऐकिक नियम).
• Area and Volume (क्षेत्रफल एवं आयतन): Area and perimeter of 2D shapes (Triangle, Rectangle, Square, Circle) and Surface Area & Volume of 3D solids (Cube, Cuboid, Cylinder, Cone, Sphere).

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Section 5: Basic Computer (15 Questions / 30 Marks)

This unit tests practical, day-to-day computer skills essential for digital land records maintenance:

• Characteristics of Computers: Evolution, generations, capabilities, and limitations.
• Computer Organization:
  • Central Processing Unit (CPU), ALU, Control Unit.
  • Memory: Primary Memory (RAM, ROM, Cache Memory) and Secondary Storage Devices (HDD, SSD, Optical Disks, Pen Drives).
  • Input Devices (Keyboard, Mouse, Scanner, OMR, OCR, Barcode Reader, Microphone).
  • Output Devices (Monitors, Printers - Dot Matrix, Inkjet, Laser, Plotters, Speakers).
• Computer Software:
  • Relationship between Hardware and Software.
  • System Software vs. Application Software.
  • Operating Systems: Functions, types, Windows OS interface, Desktop, File Explorer, files and folders navigation.
• MS Office Applications:
  • MS Word: Document creation, text formatting, paragraph alignment, tables, headers/footers, spell check, and print settings.
  • MS Excel: Spreadsheets, rows and columns, cells, basic formulas and functions (SUM, AVERAGE, IF, COUNT), charts, and data sorting.
  • MS PowerPoint: Presentation slides, layouts, inserting images, transitions, and slide show delivery.
• Internet & Digital Awareness: Basics of Internet, Web Browsers, Search Engines, Email, Cyber Security basics, and Rajasthan Digital Portals (E-Dharti, Apna Khata, Bhu-Naksha).

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