Scheme of Examination

The Competitive Examination will be held in two successive stages:

1. Preliminary Examination
2. Main Examination

1. Preliminary Examination

The Preliminary Examination will consist of two papers: one compulsory and one optional, both objective type, carrying a maximum of 400 marks. This exam serves as a screening test. Marks obtained in the Preliminary Examination are not considered for the final merit list of candidates qualified for the Main Examination. The number of candidates admitted to the Main Examination will be 15 times the approximate number of vacancies, plus all candidates tied at the cut-off score.

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Section - A (Compulsory)

Section - B (Optional - Choose one)

• PERSONALITY AND VIVA-VOCE EXAMINATION:-
  1. Candidates who obtain such minimum qualifying marks in the written test of the Main examination as may be fixed by the Commission in their discretion shall be summoned by them for interview. Provided that no candidate who fails to obtain a minimum of 35% marks in each of the two compulsory papers and a minimum of 40% marks in the aggregate shall be called by the Commission for interview which carries 72 marks.
  2. The Commission shall award marks to each candidates interviewed by them. In interviewing the candidates besides awarding marks in respect of character, personality, address and physique, marks shall also be awarded for the candidate's knowledge of Rajasthani culture. The marks so awarded shall be added to the marks obtained in the written test or the main examination by each such candidate.
  3. The standard of the papers will be that of Bachelor's Degree level except paper on Hindi which will be of Senior Secondary Level.
  4. All papers unless specifically required shall be answered either in Hindi or in English, but no candidate shall be permitted to answer any one paper partly in Hindi and partly in English unless specifically allowed to do so.
  5. If a candidate's hand-writing is not easily legible, a deduction will be made on this account from the total marks otherwise accruing to him.
  6. Credit will be given for orderly, effective and exact expression combined with due economy of words in all subjects of the examination.
  7. It is obligatory for a candidate to appear in all the compulsory papers and in optional papers.

Note - 1: The Commission shall not recommend any candidate for the State Engineering Services, who has failed to obtain a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate.

Note - 2: The Commission shall, in case of Woman Candidates, candidates belonging to the Backward Classes, More Backward Classes, Economically Weaker Sections, Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes recommend the names of such candidates upto the number of vacancies reserved for them from amongst those who have qualified for interview, even if they fail to obtain the aggregate marks prescribed under Note – 1.

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Syllabus

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1. History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition & Heritage of Rajasthan

1. Pre-historical sites of Rajasthan- from Palaeolithic to Chalcolithic, Bronze and Iron Age. Rock art.

2. Historical Rajasthan: Important historical centres of Early Christian Era- Malawa, Yodheya, Sibi and Matsya. Society, Religion and Culture in Ancient Rajasthan.
3. Political and Cultural achievements of prominent rulers of major dynasties - Guhila, Pratihar, Chauhan, Parmar, Rathore, Sisodiya and Kachchawa. Administrative and Revenue System in Medieval Rajasthan.
4. Emergence of Modern Rajasthan: Agents of Social Awakening in Rajasthan during 19th-20th Centuries. Political Awakening: role of newspapers and political institutions. Tribal and Peasant movements in 20th century, Praja Mandal movements in various princely states during 20th century. Integration of Rajasthan.
5. Architectural Tradition of Rajasthan- temples, forts, palaces and man- made water bodies; Various schools of paintings and handicrafts.
6. Performing Art: Classical Music and Classical Dance; Folk Music & Instruments; Folk Dances & Drama.
7. Language & Literature: Dialects of Rajasthani Language. Literature of Rajasthani language and Folk literature.
8. Religious Life: Religious Communities, Saints, warrior-saints and Sects in Rajasthan. Folk Deities of Rajasthan.
9. Social Life in Rajasthan: Fairs and festivals; Social customs, traditions, attires and ornaments.
10. Leading Personalities of Rajasthan.

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2. Ancient & Medieval Period:

1. Cultural Foundations of India - Indus and Vedic Age; Religious ideas of 6th Century BC- Buddhism and Jainism.
2. Achievements of prominent rulers of major dynasties: Maurya, Kushan, Satavahan, Gupta, Chalukya, Pallava and Chola.
3. Literature in Ancient India: Sanskrit, Prakrit and Tamil.
4. Sultanate Period: Achievements of prominent Sultanate Rulers. Cultural achievements of Vijaynagar empire.
5. Mughal Period: Political challenges and reconciliation- Afghan, Rajput, Deccan States & Maratha.
6. Development of Art & Architecture during medieval period.
7. Religious & Literary contribution of Bhakti & Sufi movement.

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3. Modern Period (from early 19th century to 1964):

1. Evolution of Modern India & Emergence of Nationalism: Intellectual awakening; Press; Western education. Socio- religious reforms during 19th century: various leaders and institutions.
2. The Freedom Struggle & Indian National Movement- its various stages, streams and important contributors, contributions from different parts of the country.
3. Post-Independence- Nation Building: Development of science and technology in India.

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4. Geography of India and Rajasthan

1. A. India
   1. Major Physiographic characteristics, Climate, Soil and Natural Vegetation, Agriculture: types, Major Industries: Iron and Steel, Cotton Textile, Sugar, Paper, Petro-chemical and latest trends in Industries, Population: Growth, Distribution, Density and Sex-ratio, Environmental Problems and Ecological Issues.
2. B. Rajasthan
   1. Physiography, Rivers and Lakes, Climate, Soil and Natural Vegetation, Irrigation Projects, Livestock, Minerals, Demographic characteristics, Industries, Tourism

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5. Indian Constitution, Political System & Governance

1. Indian Constitution: Philosophical Postulates- Constituent Assembly, Salient features of Indian Constitution, Constitutional Amendments.
2. Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy. Fundamental Duties, Citizenship.
3. Indian Political System: President, Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Parliament, Supreme Court & Judicial Review.
4. Election Commission of India and electoral reforms in India, NITI Aayog. Central Vigilance Commission, Lokpal, National Human Rights Commission.
5. Political Dynamics in India-Caste, Class, Labour, Farmers, Gender, Religion, Language and Ethnicity, Naxalites and Terrorism; Federalism, Regionalism and National Integration.

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6. Political and Administrative System of Rajasthan

1. State Political System: Governor, Chief Minister and Council of Ministers, Legislative Assembly, High Court.
2. Administrative System: Chief secretary, District Administration, Local Self Government, Panchayati Raj Institutions.
3. Institutions: Rajasthan Public Service Commission, State Human Rights Commission, Lokayukt, State Election Commission, State Information Commission.

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7. Indian Economic Development and Planning-

1. Major Sectors of the Economy: Agriculture, Industry, Service and Trade Sectors - Current Status, Issues & Initiatives. Economic Reforms: Liberalization, Privatization, Globalization and their Impact. Niti Aayog. Latest Budget of Union Government.
2. Environment and Sustainable Development: Sustainable Development Goals, SDG Index.
3. Economy of Rajasthan: Position of Rajasthan in Indian Economy. Food and Commercial Crops of Rajasthan, Agriculture based Industries, Major Irrigation and River Valley Projects, Projects for the Development of the Desert and Wastelands. Indira Gandhi Canal Project, Growth and Location of Industries, Industrial raw materials. Mineral based Industries, Small-scale and Cottage Industries, Export items, Rajasthani Handicrafts. Role of different Corporations in Industrial Development. Cooperative Movement. Tourism Development in Rajasthan. Major Economic Problems of Rajasthan and Obstacles in Economic Development. Current Budget of Rajasthan. Commercial Banks and other Financial Institutions in Rajasthan.

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8. Science and Technology

1. General appreciation and understanding of science which includes matters of everyday observations and experiences.
2. Computers, Information and Communication Technology.
3. Defence Technology, Space Technology and Satellites in Indian perspective.
4. Nanotechnology, Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering.
5. Human Health, Diseases, Food and Nutrition.
6. Environmental Changes and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
7. Remote Sensing and GIS.

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9. Reasoning and Mental Ability

1. Number/Letter Sequences, Coding/Decoding, Cubes and Dice, Blood Relations, Analytical Reasoning.
2. Real and Complex Numbers, Percentage, Time and Work, Perimeter and Area of Plane Figures, Surface Area and Volume of Cylinder, Cone, Sphere and Cuboid.

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10. Current Affairs

1. Rajasthan: -
   1. Major government scheme, policies, programmes and other initiatives.
   2. Persons, Places, Events, Institutions, Departments, Reports, Awards etc. in news.
   3. Major trends of Economic survey and Budget of Rajasthan state.
   4. Current issues related to economic development and political dynamics of State.
   5. Games & Sports activities, Awards at State level.
2. National level & International Level: -
   1. Persons, Awards, Places, Events, Institutions, Organisations in news.