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Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services Combined Competitive Examination
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141 topics · 10 sections — from the official RPSC syllabus. Study material lands topic by topic.
Paper I · Unit I — History (Rajasthan, India & World)
- 1Pre-Historic Culture & Ancient Historic Sites; Political and Cultural Achievements of Rajasthan's Rulers (up to 18th Century)
- 2Revenue and Administrative System and Changing Patterns
- 319th-20th Century: Revolt of 1857, Peasant & Tribal Movements, Political Awakening, Mass Movements and Integration of Rajasthan
- 4Art and Culture: Performing & Fine Arts, Handicraft, Architecture & Monuments, Folk Music & Dances, Folk Stories & Lores
- 5Fairs and Festivals
- 6Tribes and Their Traditions
- 7Heritage: Major Sites of Heritage and Tourism in Rajasthan
- 8Rajasthani Language and Important Literary Works
- 9Religious Beliefs, Saints and Folk Deities
- 10Indian Heritage: Fine Art, Performing Art, Architecture & Literature from Indus Civilization to British Era
- 11Religious Movements and Philosophy in Ancient and Medieval India
- 12British Policies and Their Impact: Political, Economic and Administrative Unification of the Country
- 13Indian National Movement — Its Various Stages & Streams, Important Contributors
- 14Socio-Religious Reform Movements in the 19th and 20th Century and Intellectual Awakening
- 15Post-Independent India — Accession of Princely States & Linguistic Reorganisation; Development of Science & Technology; Women Empowerment and Women's Reform Movement
- 16Renaissance and Reformation
- 17American War of Independence, French Revolution, Industrial Revolution, Russian Revolution
- 1.GS Paper I — History of the World: American Revolution and the Birth of the USA34 min
- 2.GS Paper I — History of the World: French Revolution and Its Impact on Europe27 min
- 3.GS Paper I — History of the World: Industrial Revolution — Origins, Spread, and Social Consequences32 min
- 4.GS Paper I — History of the World: Russian Revolution (1917) and the Rise of Communism52 min
- 18Nazism in Germany and Fascism in Italy
- 19Impact of World Wars, World During the Cold War
- 1.GS Paper I — History of the World: World War I — Causes, Course, and Consequences43 min
- 2.GS Paper I — History of the World: World War II — Causes, Course, and Consequences53 min
- 3.GS Paper I — History of the World: Cold War — Formation of Power Blocs, Proxy Conflicts, Non-Aligned Movement31 min
- 4.GS Paper I — History of the World: Disintegration of the Soviet Union and the Post-Cold-War World37 min
- 5.GS Paper I — History of the World: Redrawal of National/Colonial Boundaries44 min
- 6.GS Paper I — History of the World: Political Philosophies — Capitalism, Socialism, Communism — Comparative Theory and Historical Practice45 min
Paper I · Unit II — Economics (Indian, World & Rajasthan)
- 1Growth and Development — Concept and Measurement; Income Approach, HDI and Other Related Indices; Climate Change and Environmental Degradation
- 2Agriculture: Productivity and Progress, Land Reforms, Agriculture Finance, Agriculture Marketing, Food Security, Food Processing, Major Policy Initiatives
- 3Industry: Policy and Reforms, Globalization/Liberalization/Privatization, Industrial Finance, MSMEs — Importance and Policy Initiatives
- 4Service Sector and Infrastructure: Energy, Transportation and Communication
- 5International Trade and Balance of Payments; Foreign Aid and Investment
- 6Public Finance — Union Budget: Sources of Revenue & Expenditure, Budget Deficit & Public Debt, Fiscal Policy & Reforms, Centre-State Financial Relations & Finance Commission
- 7Reserve Bank of India and Monetary Management; Banking and Financial Reforms
- 1.Money, Banking and RBI11 min
- 8Social Sector: Health and Education, Poverty and Unemployment, Schemes for Employability, Welfare Schemes for Weaker and Marginalized Sections
- 9Global Economic Issues: Role of WTO, World Bank and IMF
- 1.Rajasthan: Economy17 min
- 10Economic Growth Indicators of Rajasthan — SDP, Per Capita Income and Inclusive Growth; Viksit Rajasthan 2047; Green Growth and Environmental Sustainability; Position in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
- 1.Rajasthan: Economy17 min
- 11State Budget — Fiscal Management and Budget Deficits
- 1.Rajasthan: Economy17 min
- 12Agricultural Growth: Production and Productivity, Water Resources and Irrigation, Animal Husbandry and Allied Activities, Agricultural Marketing, Government Schemes for Farmers' Welfare
- 1.Rajasthan: Economy17 min
- 13Rural Development and Rural Infrastructure; Panchayati Raj Institutions and the State Finance Commission
- 1.Rajasthan: Economy17 min
- 14Institutional Framework of Industrial Development; Investment Promotion Policy; Importance of MSMEs and Policy Initiatives; Petroleum and Oil Resources in the State
- 1.Rajasthan: Economy17 min
- 15Infrastructure Development — Power and Transportation; Public-Private Partnership Projects; Externally Aided State Projects
- 1.Rajasthan: Economy17 min
- 16Human Resource Development — Health and Education, Unemployment and Poverty; Employment Generation and Poverty Eradication Schemes
- 1.Rajasthan: Economy17 min
- 17Good Governance and Digital Transformation Ensuring Efficient Public Services
- 1.Rajasthan: Economy17 min
- 18Major Welfare Schemes of the State Government for SC/ST/Backward Classes/Minorities/Disabled Persons, Destitute, Women, Children and Old Age People
- 1.Rajasthan: Economy17 min
Paper I · Unit III — Sociology, Management, Accounting & Auditing
- 1Concept of Caste & Class, Changing Dimensions of Caste and Class in Indian Society
- 2Changes in Contemporary Indian Society and Culture: Secularisation, Urbanisation, Modernisation and Globalisation
- 3Concepts Related to the Indian Social System: Doctrine of Karma, Dharma, Purushartha and Ashram System
- 4Issues Related to Family & Marriage, Elderly People and Disabled in Present Indian Society; Impact of Cyber Crime and Social Media on Indian Society
- 5Challenges and Issues Before Indian Society: Dowry, Divorce, Corruption, Poverty, Prostitution, Unemployment and Drug Addiction
- 6Problems Related to Weaker Sections of Indian Society (With Special Reference to Rajasthan): Women, Marginalised Groups, Dalits, SC & ST and Their Welfare Schemes
- 7General Management: Concept of Management, Managerial Skills and Levels, Management Functions, MBO, Decision Making — Process, Techniques and Models
- 8Organizational Behaviour: Nature and Scope, Perception, Motivation — Concepts and Theories, Group Dynamics and Team Building, Organizational Climate and Culture
- 9Marketing Management: Concept and Scope, Marketing Mix (Product, Pricing, Promotion, Physical Distribution), Service and Digital Marketing
- 10Human Resource Management: Concept and Scope, HR Planning, Recruitment/Selection/Placement/Training, Performance Appraisal System, Modern Trends in HRM
- 11Strategic Management: Concept and Scope, Business Environment and SWOT Analysis, Strategic Formulation and Implementation, Strategic Control and Evaluation
- 12Theory Base of Accounting: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAPs) and Accounting Concepts
- 13Accounting Standards: Basic Knowledge of Accounting Standards
- 14Financial Statement of a Company; Techniques of Analysis of Financial Statements; Cash Flow Statement; Responsibility and Social Accounting
- 15Computerised Accounting: Features and Software Packages
- 16Basic Knowledge of Goods and Services Tax
- 17Meaning & Objectives of Auditing, Audit Programme; Social, Performance and Efficiency Audit; Elementary Knowledge of Government Audit
Paper II · Unit I — Administrative Ethics
- 1Ethics and Human Values: Lessons from Lives and Teachings of Great Leaders, Reformers and Administrators; Role of Family, Society and Educational Institutions in Inculcating Values
- 2Ethical Concepts Rit and Rin — Inspiration from Karmavada; Concept of Duty, Concept of Good and Virtue
- 3Ethics in Private and Public Relationships; Philosophical Basis of Integrity, Impartiality and Non-Partisanship; Liberal Society — Transparency, Media and Bureaucracy
- 4Ethics of Bhagwad Geeta and Its Role in Administration
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- 6Contribution of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers from India and the World
- 1.Nation, Ethics in Governance and Applied Psychology22 min
- 2.Indian and Western Philosophical and Reform Thinkers25 min
- 3.GS Paper IV — Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude: Moral Thinkers and Philosophers — Indian Traditions199 min
- 4.GS Paper IV — Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude: Moral Thinkers and Philosophers — Western Traditions203 min
- 7Ethical Concerns, Dilemmas and Challenges in Administration; Artificial Intelligence (AI) Versus Conscience in Administrative Decision Making
- 8Basis of Ethical Decision Making: Social Justice, Humanitarian Concerns, Accountability in Governance; Instrumental Rationality Versus Value Rationality
- 1.Nation, Ethics in Governance and Applied Psychology22 min
- 2.Indian and Western Philosophical and Reform Thinkers25 min
- 3.GS Paper IV — Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude: Foundations of Ethics138 min
- 4.GS Paper IV — Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude: Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration205 min
- 9Non-Factual Case Studies on the Above Mentioned Topics
Paper II · Unit II — General Science & Technology
- 1Chemistry in Everyday Life: Atomic Structure, Metals/Non-Metals/Metalloids, Acids/Bases/Salts, Important Drugs, Fuels, Radioactivity, Green Chemistry
- 2Physics in Everyday Life: Motion, Work, Power and Energy, Gravitation, Light, Heat, Electricity and Magnetism, Medical Diagnostics, Nuclear Fission and Fusion, Radiation Safety
- 3Biology: The Cell, Plant Nutrition & Growth, Human Physiology, Food and Nutrition, Immunity, Diseases, Public Health Initiatives, Beneficial & Harmful Microbes, Fermentation Technology
- 4Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering: Basic Concepts and Applications; ELSI of GMOs; Recent Advances — Vaccines, CRISPR, mRNA Technology, Artificial Organs
- 5Basic Computer Science, Networking, Telecommunication; Recent ICT Developments — AI/ML, Big Data, Cloud & Edge Computing, IoT, Blockchain & Digital Currency, VR/AR, OTT Platforms & Social Media
- 6Contribution of Indian Scientists and Major Scientific Institutions; Emerging Technologies (Robotics, Nanotechnology, Quantum Computing); Government S&T Policies; Digital India Initiatives; Cyber Security and Data Privacy
- 7Space and Defence Technology: Indian Space Programme, Satellites, Launch Vehicles, Remote Sensing; Defence Research and Indigenous Technologies, Missile Programme, Drone Technology, Chemical & Biological Weapons
Paper II · Unit III — Earth Science (Geography & Geology)
- 1World: Interior of the Earth and Geological Time Scale
- 2World: Broad Physical Features — Mountains, Plateaus, Plains, Deserts, Types and Distribution
- 3World: Earthquakes and Volcanoes — Types, Distribution and Their Impact
- 4World: Climate — Insolation, Atmospheric Circulation, Humidity and Precipitation
- 5World: Major Environmental Issues
- 6India: Physiography of India
- 7India: Drainage Pattern and Important Rivers
- 8India: Climate — Monsoon, Climatic Characteristics, Distribution of Rainfall and Climatic Regions
- 9India: Natural Resources — Types and Uses of Water, Natural Vegetation, Soil, Minerals and Power Resources
- 10India: Population — Growth, Distribution and Density, Sex-Ratio, Literacy, Urban and Rural Population
- 11Rajasthan: Physiography
- 12Rajasthan: Important Rivers and Lakes
- 13Rajasthan: Climatic Characteristics and Their Classification
- 14Rajasthan: Natural Vegetation, Wildlife and Biodiversity
- 15Rajasthan: Soil Resources
- 16Rajasthan: Agriculture — Major Crops, Production and Distribution
- 17Rajasthan: Mineral Resources — Types, Distribution and Industrial Uses
- 18Rajasthan: Demographic Characteristics
- 19Rajasthan: Tribes
- 20Rajasthan: Concept of UNESCO Geo-Parks and Geo-Heritage Sites — Potential in Rajasthan
- 21Rajasthan: Tourism
Paper III · Unit I — Indian Polity, Governance, India & International Affairs and Current Affairs
- 1Constituent Assembly, Influences, Philosophical Bases, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles and Fundamental Duties
- 2Basic Structure Doctrine, Amendment Process and Major Constitutional Changes
- 3Recent Constitutional Developments and Judicial Pronouncements; Constitutional Morality and Transformative Constitutionalism
- 4President, Vice President, Prime Minister, Council of Ministers and Parliament
- 5Emerging Trends in Federalism in India
- 6Supreme Court, High Courts, Judicial Review, Judicial Activism, Virtual Court, eCourts and e-Committee
- 7Contemporary Shifts in India's Democracy — Evolving Party Systems, Assertive Regionalism, and Coalition Realignments
- 8Shift from Identity-Based Politics to Issue-Driven and Inclusive Politics With Increasing Gender Participation; Socio-Political Implications of AI-Enabled Mobilization
- 9Voting Behaviour, Electoral Reforms, and the Functioning of Elections in India
- 10Contemporary Evolving Patterns in Indian Politics
- 11Internal Security: Threats, Security Forces and Agencies — Mandate, Roles and Challenges in Internal Security Management
- 12Rajasthan: Patterns of Political Participation, Leadership, and Electoral Behaviour
- 13Rajasthan: Role of Political Parties and Coalition Politics in the State
- 14Rajasthan: Panchayati Raj and Urban Local Self-Government — Structure, Issues and Challenges
- 15New Dynamics and Challenges in Rajasthan's Politics
- 16Framing of Public Policy in Rajasthan: Institutions, Processes, Stakeholders, and Implementation Bottlenecks
- 17Rajasthan: Major E-Governance Initiatives — Achievements and Challenges
- 18Post-Cold War Changes, USA's Hegemony, Multipolarity, Global Political Economy, International Terrorism
- 19Determinants and Attributes of Indian Foreign Policy; India's Relations With Major Powers and Neighbouring Countries; Indian Diaspora and Cultural Diplomacy
- 20India's Role in Regional and Global Platforms — UN, WTO, EU, ASEAN, BRICS, G-20, QUAD, I2U2, AUKUS, DAKSHIN
- 21India's Leadership in Climate and Green Diplomacy (COP Summits, ISA, Mission LiFE)
- 22Contemporary Strategic Initiatives in India's Foreign Policy
- 23Important Contemporary Events, Issues and Prominent Personalities
- 24Key Public Welfare Schemes and Government Initiatives of Rajasthan
- 25Awards, Major Literary Contributions, and Key Advancements in Science, Technology and ICT
- 26Sports Policies, Key Institutions, and Significant Sports Events and Achievements of India and Rajasthan
- 27Role of Yoga in Health, Wellness and Stress Management
Paper III · Unit II — Concepts, Issues and Dynamics of Public Administration
- 1Public Administration: Theories and Principles — Meaning/Nature/Scope, Evolution, New Public Administration/New Public Management/Good Governance/New Public Service; Theories & Approaches (Scientific Management, Human Relations, Behavioural, Structural-Functional, Ecological); Principles of Organisation; Administrative Behaviour (Leadership, Communication, Morale)
- 2Union Government and Administrative Institutions: UPSC, Election Commission of India, C&AG, Finance Commission, Lokpal, NITI Aayog; Personnel Administration; Issues in Administration; Control Over Administration — Legislative, Executive and Judicial
- 3Comparative Public Administration: Features of the Administrative Systems of U.S.A., U.K., France and China
- 4State & District Administration: Governor, Chief Minister, Council of Ministers, State Secretariat, Chief Secretary, Directorates, Police Administration, Revenue Board, State Election Commission, State Human Rights Commission, Lokayukta; District Collector — Law and Order, Revenue and Development Administration
Paper III · Unit III — Behavior and Law
- 1Intelligence: Cognitive, Social and Emotional, Cultural, Appreciative and Spiritual Intelligence; Their Importance and Inculcation at Workplace
- 2Leadership Profiles: Theories, Types and Styles; Their Challenges and Effectiveness at Workplace; Leaders of Tomorrow — Opportunities and Challenges
- 3Communication at Workplace: Models and Networks of Communication and Their Effectiveness; Barriers and Distortions; Electronic & Destructive Communication — Cyberslacking, Cyberloafing, Moonlighting
- 4Flourishing at Work — Virtues & Strengths, RAISEC Model and Person-Fit-Environment
- 5Burnout, Stress and Coping at Workplace: Occupational Stress — Sources & Coping Styles; Personality and Stress; Gender Issues at Workplace
- 6The Right to Information Act, 2005 (Sections 1-20)
- 7The Information Technology Act, 2000 — Section 1; Section 2 Definitions; Sections 65, 66, 66(B-F), 67, 67(A-C), 71-78
- 8Intellectual Property Rights: Concepts, Types and Purpose
- 9Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (Sections 1-29, 31)
- 10Sexual Harassment at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (Sections 1-9, 11-20)
- 11The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (Sections 1-15)
- 12The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 (Sections 1-25)
- 13Rajasthan Tenancy Act, 1955 — Section 1, Section 5 Definitions, Sections 14-17A, 31-37, 38-54A, 206-232, 239-242
- 14Rajasthan Land Revenue Act, 1956 — Sections 1-2, Section 3 Interpretation, Sections 4-36, 40A, 74-87, 106-137, 142-183
- 15The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 — Section 1, Section 2 Definitions, Sections 189-191, 194-197, 270, 294-296
- 16The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 — Section 1, Section 2 Definitions, 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 & General English (Qualifying)
- 1General Hindi (Qualifying, 90 Marks) — Upsarg/Pratyay, Samshrut Bhinnarthak Shabd, Shabd/Vakya Shuddhi, Muhaware, Kahavat, Prashasnik Paribhashik Shabdavali; Sankshiptikaran, Pallavan, Anuvad; Patra-Lekhan & Praroop-Lekhan
- 2General English (Qualifying, 70 Marks) — Grammar & Usage (Preposition, Phrasal Verbs & Idioms, One Word Substitution); Comprehension, Translation & Precis Writing; Composition & Letter Writing
- 3Essay (Qualifying, 40 Marks) — One Essay of About 600 Words (Hindi or English) From Six Thematic Areas: Language & Culture, Society & Governance, Science & Environment, Economy & Industry, Current Affairs & Disasters, Tourism & Rajasthan