RAS Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2027

Exam Name

Type of the Exam/Duration

Marks

RAS Prelims Exam

General Studies-Objective (2 Hours)

200

RAS Mains Exam

1. General Studies-I (3 hours)
2. General Studies-II (3 hours)
3. General Studies-III (3 hours)
4. General Hindi and General English (3 hours)

200

200

200

200

RAS Interview

Personality Test

100

 RAS Prelims Exam Pattern

Subject

No. of Questions

Marks

Negative marking

Duration

General Knowledge & General Science

150

200

1/3 marks

3 Hours

History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition and Heritage of Rajasthan

• Prehistoric sites of Rajasthan from the Paleolithic Age to the Chalcolithic Age and Bronze Age; society and culture of ancient Rajasthan. 
• Sources of Rajasthan History: archaeological, epigraphical, literary and numismatic sources. 
• Political and cultural achievements of major rulers of important dynasties of Rajasthan; cooperation and resistance with the central powers; administrative and revenue systems in medieval Rajasthan. 
• Political and social conditions in the 18th and 19th centuries; peasant and tribal movements in the 20th century; Praja Mandal movements and public awakening; integration of Rajasthan. 
• Architectural traditions of Rajasthan: temples, forts, palaces, monuments, man-made reservoirs; various styles of painting and handicrafts; performing arts; folk dances and dramas; music (classical and folk) and musical instruments. 
• Language and Literature: dialects of the Rajasthani language; Rajasthani literature and folk literature; religious life—religious communities, saints and sects in Rajasthan; folk deities and religious practices. 
• Social life in Rajasthan: fairs and festivals, social customs and traditions, costumes and ornaments. 
• Eminent personalities of Rajasthan. 

History of India

Ancient and Medieval Period

• Cultural foundations of India: Indus Civilization and Vedic Age; religious ideas of the 6th century BCE—Ajivika, Buddhism and Jainism. 
• Achievements of major rulers of important dynasties: Mauryas, Kushanas, Satavahanas, Guptas, Chalukyas, Pallavas and Cholas. 
• Art, architecture and scientific developments in Ancient India. 
• Indian knowledge and value systems: Varna-Ashrama, Purusharthas, Sanskaras, philosophy and education system. 
• Sultanate Period: achievements of major dynasties; political and cultural achievements of the Vijayanagara Empire. 
• Mughal Period: administration and various policies; Marathas. 
• Development of art, architecture, literature, painting and music during the medieval period. 
• Religious movements and the contribution of Bhakti and Sufi movements. 

Modern Period (Early 19th Century to 2000)

• British imperialism and resistance: Marathas, Mysore and Sikhs. 
• Revolt of 1857. 
• British political, economic and administrative policies; rise of nationalism; socio-religious movements. 
• Freedom struggle and Indian National Movement: growth, phases and major events; revolutionary and regional movements; towards independence and partition. 
• Post-Independence nation building (up to 2000): state reorganization, institution building in the Nehru era, planning and economic reforms, development of science and technology. 

Geography of the World and India

World Geography

• Physical features: mountains, plateaus, plains and deserts. 
• Major rivers and lakes. 
• Natural vegetation. 
• Agriculture: types, distribution and major crops. 
• Major industrial regions and industries. 
• Transport systems. 
• Environmental issues: desertification, deforestation, climate change and global warming, ozone depletion. 

Geography of India

• Physical divisions. 
• Climate. 
• Major rivers and lakes. 
• Irrigation. 
• Agriculture: major crops. 
• Minerals: metallic and non-metallic. 
• Major industrial regions and industries. 

Geography of Rajasthan

• Location, extent and physical divisions. 
• Rivers and lakes. 
• Characteristics of climate. 
• Natural vegetation, biodiversity and conservation. 
• Soil. 
• Agriculture. 
• Livestock. 
• Irrigation. 
• Population: growth, density, literacy and sex ratio. 
• Urbanization. 
• Tribes. 
• Minerals: metallic and non-metallic. 
• Tourism.

Indian Constitution, Political System and Governance

• Making of the Constitution, Preamble, Citizenship, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties. 
• Union Government: Executive, Legislature and Judiciary. 
• Centre-State Relations and Emergency Provisions. 
• Urban and Rural Local Government. 
• Election Commission, Union Public Service Commission, National Human Rights Commission, National Commission for Women, National Commission for Protection of Child Rights and NITI Aayog. 
• Public Policy, Citizen Charter, Social Audit and Grievance Redressal Mechanism. 
• Lokpal, Central Vigilance Commission and Central Information Commission. 

Political and Administrative System of Rajasthan

• Governor, Chief Minister and Council of Ministers, Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, Rajasthan High Court, Subordinate Courts and other judicial bodies, Advocate General. 
• Chief Secretary, State Secretariat, Directorates of various departments, Divisional Commissioner, District Collector/District Magistrate, Superintendent of Police, Sub-Divisional Officer, Tehsildar. 
• Rajasthan Public Service Commission, Rajasthan State Election Commission, Rajasthan Information Commission, Rajasthan State Women Commission, Board of Revenue and Lokayukta. 
• Panchayati Raj and Municipal Administration in Rajasthan. 

Economic Concepts and Indian Economy

• Economic growth and development; environmental degradation and sustainable development. 
• Measures of development: traditional measures, Human Development Index and other related indices. 
• Role of monetary and fiscal policy in economic development; latest Union Budget and resource mobilization. 
• Fiscal federalism: Centre-State financial relations and Finance Commission. 
• Agricultural development: institutional and technological aspects; reforms in Indian agriculture, challenges and government initiatives. 
• Industrial growth, pattern, policy and industrial reforms—liberalization, privatization and globalization. 
• Challenges and opportunities; energy, transport and communication. 
• Role of the service sector in economic growth. 
• Skill development and employment generation programmes and policies. 
• Social justice and empowerment. 

Economy of Rajasthan

• Macro overview of the economy and State Budget. 
• Present status, issues and government initiatives in agriculture, industry and service sectors. 
• Infrastructure development: energy, transport and communication. 
• Rural development, Panchayati Raj and State Finance Commission. 
• Basic social services: education and health. 
• Major welfare schemes of the Rajasthan Government. 

Science and Technology

• Basic elements of science in daily life. 
• Computers; Information and Communication Technology (ICT). 
• Defence and Space Technology with special reference to India. 
• Heredity and Variation; Genetic Engineering; Biotechnology and Nanotechnology. 
• Human health care; diet and nutrition; diseases and public health programmes. 
• Environmental and ecological changes and their impact assessment. 
• Biodiversity; conservation of natural resources and sustainable development. 
• Agricultural science, horticulture, forestry and animal husbandry with special reference to Rajasthan. 
• Major government programmes and policies related to Science and Technology in Rajasthan and India. 
• Innovative scientific and technological advancements; contribution of Indians to Science and Technology; indigenization of Science and Technology. 

Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

Logical Reasoning (Deductive, Inductive and Abductive)

• Statement and Assumptions. 
• Statement and Arguments. 
• Statement and Conclusions. 
• Statement and Course of Action. 
• Analytical Reasoning / Critical Reasoning. 

Mental Ability

• Number and Letter Series. 
• Coding-Decoding. 
• Problems based on Relationships. 
• Direction Sense Test. 
• Logical Venn Diagrams. 
• Ranking and Seating Arrangement. 
• Figures and their Subdivisions. 

Basic Numerical Ability

• Ratio and Proportion, Partnership, Profit and Loss. 
• Percentage. 
• Simple and Compound Interest. 
• Perimeter and Area of Plane Figures. 
• Data Analysis (Tables, Bar Graphs, Line Graphs and Pie Charts). 
• Mean (Arithmetic, Geometric and Harmonic), Median and Mode. 
• Permutation and Combination. 
• Probability (Simple Problems). 

Current Events and Issues (With Special Reference to Rajasthan)

• Important personalities, places and relevant contemporary issues. 
• New schemes, programmes and initiatives related to welfare and development. 
• Major economic and political developments. 
• Important sports events and achievements. 
• Major awards, publications and distinguished authors. 
• Rajasthan Public Examination (Measures for Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Act, 2022.

Paper

Subject

Maximum Marks

Duration

I

General Studies – I

200

3 Hours

II

General Studies – II

200

3 Hours

III

General Studies – III

200

3 Hours

IV

General Hindi & General English

200

3 Hours

Paper – I- General Knowledge and General Studies

Unit I – History

Section A – History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition and Heritage of Rajasthan

• Prehistoric cultures, various historical sites and their significance. 
• Political and cultural achievements of different rulers of Rajasthan (up to the 18th century). 
• Revenue and administrative systems and their changing nature. 
• 19th and 20th centuries: Revolt of 1857, peasant and tribal movements, political awakening, people's movements, and integration of Rajasthan. 
• Art and Culture: Performing and fine arts, handicrafts, architecture and monuments, folk music, folk dances, folk arts, and folk narratives. 
• Fairs and festivals. 
• Tribes and their traditions. 
• Heritage: Major historical heritage sites and tourist destinations of Rajasthan. 
• Rajasthani language and major literary works. 
• Religious beliefs, saints, and folk deities. 

Section B – Indian History and Culture

• Indian heritage: Fine arts, performing arts, architecture, and literature from the Indus Civilization to the British period. 
• Religious movements and philosophies in Ancient and Medieval India. 
• British policies and their impact; political, economic, and administrative integration of India. 
• Indian National Movement: Various phases and streams, major contributors. 
• Social-religious reform movements and intellectual awakening in the 19th and 20th centuries. 
• Post-independence India: Integration of princely states, linguistic reorganization of states, development of science and technology, women’s empowerment, and women’s reform movements. 

Section C – Modern World History (Up to 1991 AD)

• Renaissance and Reformation. 
• American War of Independence, French Revolution, Industrial Revolution, and Russian Revolution. 
• Nazism in Germany and Fascism in Italy. 
• Impact of the World Wars. 
• The World during the Cold War. 

Unit II – Economy

Section A – Indian Economy

1. Economic Growth and Development – Concept and measurement; Income Approach; Human Development Index and other related indices; Climate Change and Environmental Degradation. 
2. Agriculture – Productivity and growth; Land reforms; Agricultural finance and marketing; Food security; Food processing; Major policy initiatives. 
3. Industrial Policy and Reforms; Globalization, Liberalization, and Privatization; Industrial finance; Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) – significance and policy initiatives. 
4. Service Sector and Infrastructure – Energy, Transport, and Communication. 
5. International Trade and Balance of Payments; Foreign Aid and Investment. 
6. Public Finance – Federal Budget; Sources of revenue and expenditure; Budget deficit and public debt; Fiscal policy and reforms in India; Centre-State financial relations and Finance Commission. 
7. Reserve Bank of India and Monetary Management; Reforms in India’s banking and financial sector. 
8. Social Sector – Education and Health; Poverty and Unemployment; Schemes for enhancing employability of labour; Welfare schemes for weaker and marginalized sections of society. 

Section B – Global Economy

Global Economic Issues: Role of the World Trade Organization (WTO), World Bank, and International Monetary Fund (IMF). 

Section C – Economy of Rajasthan

1. Indicators of Economic Growth in Rajasthan – Gross State Domestic Product, Per Capita Income, and Inclusive Growth; Developed Rajasthan 2047; Green Growth and Environmental Sustainability; Rajasthan’s status in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 
2. State Budget – Fiscal management and budget deficit. 
3. Agricultural Development – Production and productivity; Water resources and irrigation; Animal husbandry and allied activities; Agricultural marketing; Government schemes for farmers’ welfare. 
4. Rural Development and Rural Infrastructure; Panchayati Raj Institutions and State Finance Commission. 
5. Institutional mechanism for industrial development; Investment promotion policy; Importance of MSMEs and policy initiatives for their development; Petroleum and oil resources in the state. 
6. Infrastructure Development – Energy and Transport; Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects; Externally aided state projects. 
7. Human Resource Development; Health and Education; Unemployment and Poverty; Employment generation and poverty alleviation schemes. 
8. Digital Transformation for Good Governance and effective public service delivery. 
9. Major state government welfare schemes for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward Classes, Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, Destitutes, Women, Children, and Senior Citizens. 

Unit III – Sociology, Management, Accounting and Auditing

Section A – Sociology, Sociological Thinking in Indian Society

• Concept of caste and class; Changing dimensions of caste and class in Indian society. 
• Changes in contemporary Indian society and culture: Secularization, Urbanization, Modernization, and Globalization. 
• Concepts related to Indian social order: Theory of Karma, Dharma, Purusharthas, and Ashrama System. 
• Family and marriage in contemporary Indian society; Issues related to elderly persons and persons with disabilities; Impact of cybercrime and social media on Indian society. 
• Challenges and issues before Indian society: Dowry, divorce, corruption, poverty, prostitution, unemployment, and drug addiction. 
• Problems of weaker sections of society (especially in Rajasthan): Women, marginalized groups, Dalits, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and welfare schemes for them. 

Section B – Management

General Management

• Managerial concepts, managerial skills and levels, functions of management, Management by Objectives (MBO), decision-making process, techniques, and models. 

Organizational Behaviour

• Nature and scope; Perception; Motivation – concepts and theories; Group dynamics and team building; Organizational climate and culture. 

Marketing Management

• Concept and scope; Marketing mix – Product, Price, Promotion, Physical Distribution; Service and Digital Marketing. 

Human Resource Management

• Concept and scope; Human resource planning; Recruitment, selection, placement, and training; Performance appraisal systems; Modern trends in human resource management. 

Strategic Management

• Concept and scope; Business environment and SWOT analysis; Strategy formulation and implementation; Strategy control and evaluation. 

Section C – Accounting and Auditing

• Theoretical basis of Accounting: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAPs) and basic accounting concepts. 
• Accounting Standards: Basic knowledge of accounting standards. 
• Financial Statements of Companies; Techniques of financial statement analysis; Cash Flow Statement; Basic knowledge of social accounting and responsibility accounting. 
• Computerized Accounting: Features and software packages. 
• Basic knowledge of Goods and Services Tax (GST). 
• Meaning and objectives of auditing; Audit programme; Basic knowledge of social audit, performance audit, efficiency audit, and government audit. 

Paper II General Knowledge and General Studies

Unit I - Administrative Ethics

• Ethics and Human Values ​​- Lessons learned from the lives of great men, social reformers, and administrators. The contribution of family, social, and educational institutions in developing human values.
• Moral concepts - Rta and Rin. Inspiration from Karma, the concept of duty, the concept of good and virtue.
• The role of ethics in private and public relations, the philosophical basis of integrity, impartiality, and non-involvement. Liberal society: transparency, media, and bureaucracy.
• The ethics of the Bhagavad Gita and its role in administration.
• Gandhi's ethics.
• Contributions of Indian and global moral thinkers and philosophers.
• Ethical concerns, conflicts, and challenges in administration. Artificial intelligence versus conscience in administrative decision-making.
• Ethical decision-making: social justice, human concern, accountability in governance; instrumental reasoning versus value-oriented reasoning.
• Non-factual case studies based on the above topics.

Unit II - General Science and Technology

• Chemistry in everyday life; atomic structure; metals, nonmetals, and metallurgical principles and methods; important ores and alloys; acids, bases, and salts; the concept of pH and buffers; important drugs (synthetic and natural), antioxidants, preservatives, insecticides, pesticides, fungicides, herbicides, fertilizers, additives, and sweeteners; carbon and its compounds and their domestic and industrial applications; fuels; octane rating; radioactivity—concepts and applications; green chemistry and its applications.
• Physics in everyday life; motion, work, power, and energy; gravity; light and its properties; heat; static and current electricity; magnetism, electromagnetism; sound and electromagnetic waves; Applications of physics in medical diagnosis; nuclear fission and fusion; radiation safety.
• Cell: plant parts—their functions and uses; plant nutrition and growth regulators—with special reference to agriculture and horticulture; sexual and asexual reproduction in plants. Basic concepts of human physiology—digestion, respiration, circulation, excretion, reproduction, nervous system. Diet and nutrition; immunity; disease; public health initiatives; beneficial and harmful microorganisms; fermentation technology; biotechnology and genetic engineering—basic concepts and their applications; ethical, legal, and social issues of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) (ELSI); recent advances—vaccines, CRISPR, mRNA technology, artificial organs.
• Basic computer science; networking; analog and digital telecommunications; frequency spectrum; mobile telephony; recent developments in information and communication technology; artificial intelligence and machine learning; big data; cloud and edge computing; Internet of Things; blockchain and digital currency; virtual and augmented reality; OTT platforms and social media.
• ​​Contributions of Indian scientists to science and technology; major Indian scientific institutions; scientific and technological advancements such as robotics, nanotechnology, quantum computing, etc.; development of science and technology in India and Rajasthan; government policies related to science and technology; Digital India initiative; cyber security and data privacy.
• Space and defense technology - Indian space program; satellites and their applications; various launch vehicles; remote sensing; defense research and indigenous technologies; Indian missile program; drone technology; chemical and biological weapons.

Unit III - Earth Sciences (Geography and Geosciences)

Section A - World

• Earth's internal structure and geological timetable.
• Major physical landforms: mountains, plateaus, plains, deserts: types and distribution.
• Earthquakes and volcanoes: types, distribution, and their effects.
• Climate - insolation, atmospheric circulation, humidity, and precipitation.
• Major environmental issues.

Section B - India

• Physiographic division of India.
• Drainage patterns and major rivers.
• Climate: Monsoon, climatic characteristics, rainfall distribution, and climatic regions.
• Natural resource types and use: water, natural vegetation, soil, minerals, and energy resources.
• Population: growth, distribution, density, sex ratio, literacy, urban and rural population.

Section C - Rajasthan

• Physiographic divisions
• Major rivers and lakes.
• Climatic features and their classification.
• Natural vegetation, wildlife, and biodiversity.
• Soil resources
• Agriculture - production and distribution of major crops.
• Mineral resources: types, distribution, and their industrial use.
• Demographic characteristics
• Tribes.
• UNESCO's Geopark and Geoheritage Site concepts: potential in Rajasthan.
• Tourism

Paper III  General Knowledge and General Studies

Unit 1 – Indian Polity, Governance, India and International Affairs, and Current Affairs

Origin, Structure, and Key Principles of the Indian Constitution

• Constituent Assembly, Sources of Influence, Philosophical Foundations, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy, and Fundamental Duties
• Basic Features Doctrine, Amendment Process, and Major Constitutional Changes
• Recent Constitutional Developments and Judicial Decisions, Constitutional Ethics, and Transformative Constitutionalism

Institutional Framework and Governance Mechanism

• President, Vice President, Prime Minister, Council of Ministers, and Parliament
• Emerging Trends in Federalism in India
• Supreme Court, High Courts, Judicial Review, Judicial Activism, Virtual Courts, E-Courts, and E-Committees

Dynamics of Indian Politics

• Contemporary Changes in India's Democracy Marked by the Evolution of the Party System, Emerging Regionalism, and Coalition Realignment
• Shift from Identity-Based Politics to Issue-Centric and Inclusive Politics, as Well as Increased Gender Participation, and Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Political Mobilization Socio-Political Implications
• Voting Behavior, Electoral Reforms, and the Functioning of India's Electoral Process
• Evolving Contemporary Paradigms in Indian Politics
• Internal Security: Threats, the Mandate and Role of Security Forces and Agencies, and the Challenges of Internal Security Management

State Politics and Governance in Rajasthan

• Patterns of Political Participation, Leadership, and Voting Behavior
• The Role of Political Parties and Coalition Politics in the State
• Panchayati Raj and Urban Local Self-Government—Structure, Issues, and Challenges
• New Dimensions and Challenges in Rajasthan's Politics
• Public Policy Design in Rajasthan: Institutions, Processes, Stakeholders, and Implementation Barriers
• Major E-Governance Initiatives: Achievements and Challenges

India and International Affairs

• Post-Cold War Transition, US Hegemony, Multipolarity, Global Political Economy, International Terrorism
• Determinants and Characteristics of Indian Foreign Policy, India's Relations with Major Global Powers and Neighboring Countries, the Indian Diaspora, and Cultural Diplomacy
• Regional and Global India's role in forums: UN, WTO, EU, ASEAN, BRICS, G-20, QUAD, I2U2, AUKUS, DAKSHIN
• India's leadership in climate and green diplomacy (COP Summit, ISA, Mission LiFE)
• Contemporary strategic initiatives in India's foreign policy

Current Affairs and Issues:

• Important contemporary events, issues, and prominent personalities
• Major public welfare schemes and government initiatives in Rajasthan
• Awards, major literary contributions, and significant advances in science, technology, and information and communication technology (ICT)
• Sports policies of India and Rajasthan, leading institutions, and significant sporting events and achievements
• The role of yoga in health, wellness, and stress management

Unit II: Concepts, Issues, and Dynamics of Public Administration

Public Administration: Schools and Theories

• Public Administration: Meaning, nature, scope, and importance, the emergence of public administration as a discipline, its role in developing and developed societies, New Public Administration, New Public Management, good governance, and New Public Service.
• Schools and Approaches: Scientific Management, Human Relations, Behavioral, Structural-Functional, and Ecological Approach.
• Organizational Principles: Hierarchy, Unity of Command, Span of Control, Delegation, Centralization and Decentralization, Coordination, Authority and Responsibility, Accountability.
• Administrative Practices: Leadership, Communication, and Morale.

Union Government and Administrative Institutions

• Administrative Institutions: Union Public Service Commission, Election Commission of India, Comptroller and Auditor General, Finance Commission, Lokpal, and NITI Aayog.
• Personnel Administration: Recruitment, Training, Promotion, Neutrality and Anonymity in Civil Services, Code of Conduct.
• Administrative issues: Union-State relations, minister-public servant relations, generalist-specialist relations, administrative reforms, social audit.
• Control over administration: legislative, executive, and judicial.

Comparative public administration

• Characteristics of the administrative systems of the USA, UK, France, and China.

State and district administration

• State administration: Governor, Chief Minister, Council of Ministers, State Secretariat, Chief Secretary, role of directorates, police administration, Board of Revenue, State Election Commission, State Human Rights Commission, Lokayukta.
• District administration: District Magistrate, law and order administration, revenue administration, development administration.

Unit III - Behavior and Law

Section A - Behavior

• Intelligence: Cognitive intelligence, social and emotional intelligence, cultural intelligence, appreciative intelligence, and spiritual intelligence; their importance and integration in the workplace (interpenetration).
• Leadership profiles: Theories, types, and styles; their challenges and effectiveness in the workplace; future leaders; Their opportunities and challenges.
• Workplace communication: Communication models and networks and their effectiveness; communication barriers and distortions; electronic and destructive communication – cyberslacking, cyberloafing, moonlighting, etc.
• Workplace flourishing – qualities and strengths, the RAISEC model, and person-friendly environments.
• Workplace burnout, stress, and coping: occupational stress; sources and coping styles; personality and stress; gender issues in the workplace.

Section B - Law

• Contemporary Legal Issues –
• Right to Information Act, 2005: Sections 1-20

Information Technology Act, 2000: Section 1

Section 2: Definitions: Communication device, computer, computer system, computer equipment, computer system, cyber café, cyber security, data, digital symbol, electronic record, electronic signature, information, private key, public key. Sections 5, 66, 66(B-F), 67, 67(A-C), 71-78

• Intellectual Property Rights - Concept, Types, and Purpose
• Crimes against Women and Children -
•  Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005: Sections 1-29, 31
• Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013: Sections 1-9 11-20
• Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012: Sections 1-15
• Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007: Sections 1-25
• Important Land Laws in Rajasthan –

Rajasthan Tenancy Act, 1955:

• Section 1
• Section 5 - Definitions: agricultural year, agriculture, cultivator, assistant collector, board, collector, commissioner, crop, grove holder, grove land, holding, lease or contract, improvement, land, self-cultivated land, landholder, landless person, inhabited land, pasture land, rent, revenue, revenue appellate authority, revenue court, revenue officer, sayer, settlement, sub-divisional officer, sub-tenant, tehsildar, tenant, trespasser, nalabt
• Sections 14-17A, 31-37, 38-54A, 206-232, 239-242

Rajasthan Land Revenue Act, 1956

• Section 1
• Section 2
• Section 3 Interpretation: Land Records Officer, Municipality, Nazul Land, Panchayat Circle, Revenue Appeals Authority, Settlement Authority, Village.
• Sections - 4-36, 40A, 74-87, 106-137, 142-183

Indian Penal Code, 2023

• Section 1
• Section 2 Definitions: Child, Court, Document, Sex, Good Faith, Government, Judge, Person, Public, Public Servant, Valuable Security
• Sections 189-191, 194-197, 270, 294-296

Indian Civil Defence Code, 2023

• Section 1
• Section 2 Definitions: Audio-visual electronic means, bail, bailable and non-bailable offences, bail bond, charge, cognizable offence, complaint, electronic communication, inquiry, investigation, non-cognizable offence, sub-division, summons case, warrant case.
• Sections- 3(2)(a), (b), 14-17, 41-43, 126-129, 148, 149, 152, 163-167, 173, 174, 187, 194-196

Paper IV General Hindi and General English

Unit 1 General Hindi

General Hindi: Total Marks 90. The purpose of this paper is to assess the candidate's linguistic ability and the ability to express their thoughts accurately, clearly, and effectively.

Part A (30 marks)

• Separating prefixes and suffixes from words containing prefixes and suffixes
• Clarifying the meaning of compound words with different meanings by using them in sentences
• Word correction
• Sentence correction
• Idioms - Clarifying the meaning by using idioms
• Clarifying the meaning by using proverbs/phrases
• Technical terminology - Synonyms of English words related to administration in Hindi

Part B (30 marks)

• Condensation - Condensing a prose passage to approximately one-third of its words (word limit for a prose passage is approximately 150 words)
• Elaboration - Expanding the meaning of a proverb, poetic line, famous saying, etc. (word limit is approximately 100 words)
• Translation - Translating a given English paragraph into Hindi. (Word limit: approximately 50 words)

Part C (30 marks)

• Letter writing: General official letters, office orders, demi-official letters, reminders, reports
• Draft writing: Notifications, tender notices, circulars, press releases, office memorandums

Unit II: General English (Total marks: 70)

Part A: Grammar & Usage (20 marks)

• Prepositions
• The same word used in different parts of speech
• Phrasal verbs & idioms (application)
• One-word substitutes (application)
• Words often confused or misused (application)

Part B: Comprehension, Translation & Precis Writing (30 marks)

• Comprehension of an unseen passage (approximately 300 words), 05 questions based on the passage, and Precis Writing (of the same passage) approximately 100 words.
• Translation of five sentences from Hindi to English.

Part C - Composition & Letter Writing (20 Marks)

• Elaboration of a given theme (Any 1 out of 3, approximately 150 words).
• Writing: Official Letter/Demi-Official/Official Memorandum/Report
• Writing (approximately 150 words).

Unit III - Essay (Total Marks 40)

The essay section of the question paper will cover six thematic areas. Candidates will be required to write an essay of approximately 600 words in either Hindi or English. Essay topics will be based on the following six themes:

1. Language, Literature, and Cultural Heritage
2. Society, Governance, and Public Affairs
3. Science, Technology, Environment, and Sustainable Development
4. Economy, Agriculture, Industry, and Commerce
5. Current Events, Disasters, and National Development Initiatives
6. Tourism, Culture, and Contemporary Issues in the Context of Rajasthan

Candidates will be required to write an essay on one of these topics within these thematic areas. Candidates are expected to remain fully relevant to the specified topic, organize their ideas coherently, and present them with accuracy and conciseness. Marks will be awarded based on clarity of thought, coherence of structure, and effectiveness of expression.