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• Pre-historical sites of Rajasthan- from Palaeolithic to Chalcolithic and Bronze Age, Society and Culture of ancient Rajasthan.
• Sources of Rajasthan History: Archaeological, Archival, Literary and Numismatic
• Historical Rajasthan: Important historical centres of Early Christian Era. Society, Religion and Culture in Ancient Rajasthan.
• 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.
• Political and Social condition in 18th-19th Century, Peasant and Tribal movements in 20th century, Praja Mandal movements and Mass awakening, Integration of Rajasthan.
• Architectural Tradition of Rajasthan- temples, forts, palaces, Monuments, man-made waterbodies, Various schools of paintings and handicrafts: Performing Art: Folk Dances & Drama. Music (Classical and Folk) & Instruments.
• Language & Literature: Dialects of Rajasthani Language. Literature of Rajasthani language and Folk literature, Religious Life: Religious Communities, Saints and Sects in Rajasthan. Folk Deities of Rajasthan. Religious practices.
• Social Life in Rajasthan: Fairs and festivals; Social customs and traditions; attires and ornaments.
• Leading Personalities of Rajasthan

Ancient & Medieval Period:

• Cultural Foundations of India – Indus and Vedic Age; Religious ideas of 6th Century BC- Ajivakas, Buddhism and Jainism.
• Achievements of prominent rulers of major dynasties: Maurya, Kushan, Satavahan, Gupta, Chalukya, Pallava and Chola.
• Art and Architecture & scientific development in Ancient India.
• Indian Knowledge and Value System: Varna Ashram, Purushartha, Sanskara, Philosophy and Education System.
• Sultanate Period: Achievements of prominent dynasties, Political & Cultural achievements of Vijaynagar empire.
• Mughal Period: Administration and various policies; Marathas.
• Development of Art & Architecture, literature, Paintings and Music during medieval period.
• Religious movements and contribution of Bhakti & Sufi movement.

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

• British Imperialism and Resistance – Maratha, Mysore, Sikh. Revolt of 1857. British Political, Economic and Administrative policies. Emergence of Nationalism, Socio religious movements
• The Freedom Struggle & Indian National Movement- Evolution, stages and major events. Revolutionary and various regional movements towards freedom and partition.
• Post Independent Nation Building (up to 2000), Reorganization of state, Institutional building during Nehruvian age, Planning & Economic reforms, development of Science and Technology.

• Physical Aspects: – Mountains, Plateaus, Plains & Deserts
• Major Rivers & Lakes
• Natural Vegetation
• Agriculture: Type, Distribution & important crops
• Major Industrial Regions and Industries.
• Transport Network.
• Environmental Issues- Desertification, Deforestation, Climate Change & Global Warming, Ozone Layer Depletion.

Geography of India:

• Physiographic division
• Climate
• Major Rivers & Lakes
• Irrigation
• Agriculture: Important Crops
• Minerals- Metallic and Non- Metallic
• Major Industrial Regions and Important industries

• Rajasthan: Location, Extent and Physiography
• Rivers and Lakes
• Climatic characteristics
• Natural Vegetation, Biodiversity & Conservation
• Soil
• Agriculture
• Livestock
• Irrigation
• Population-Growth, Density, Literacy, Sex-ratio
• Urbanization
• Tribes
• Minerals-Metallic & Non-Metallic
• Tourism

• Framing of the Constitution, Preamble, Citizenship, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy and fundamental Duties.
• Union Government- Executive, Legislature and Judiciary.
• Union State Relations, 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 system.
• Lokpal, Central Vigilance Commission, Central Information Commission.

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

• Economic Growth and Development. Environmental Degradation and Sustainable Development.
• Measurement of Development – Conventional Method, Human Development Index and Related Indices
• Role of Monetary and Fiscal Policy in Economic Development. Recent Budget of Government of India 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 and Policy and Industrial Reforms. Economic ReformsLiberalization, Privatization and Globalization
• Role of Service Sector in Economic Growth – Challenges and Opportunities. Energy, Transportation and Communication.
• Skill Development and Employment Generation – Programmes and Polices. Social Justice and Empowerment.

• Macro Overview of Economy and State budget.
• Current Status, Issues and Government Initiatives of Agriculture, Industry and Service Sector.
• Infrastructure Development: Energy, Transportation and Communication.
• Rural Development, Panchayati Raj and State Finance Commission.
• Basic Social Services – Education and Health
• Major Welfare Schemes of Government of Rajasthan.

• Basics of Everyday Science.
• Computers, Information and Communication Technology.
• Defence and Space Technology with special reference to India
• Inheritance and variation; Genetic Engineering, Biotechnology and Nanotechnology.
• Human Health Care; Food and Nutrition; Diseases and Public Health Programs.
• Environmental & Ecological Changes and their Impact assessment.
• Biodiversity; Conservation of Natural Resources and Sustainable Development
• Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry and Animal Husbandry with special reference to Rajasthan.
• Key Government Programs & Policies related to Science & Technology in Rajasthan and India
• Recent Scientific & Technological advancements; Contribution of Indians in Science & Technology; Indigenization of Science & Technology

• Statement and Assumptions,
• Statement and Argument,
• Statements and Conclusion,
• Statement and Courses of Action.
• Analytical Reasoning/ Critical Reasoning

Mental Ability :

• Number/ Letter sequence
• Coding/Decoding
• Problems relating to Relations
• Direction Sense Test
• Logical venn Diagram
• Ranking and Sitting Arrangement
• Shapes and their sub sections.

Basic Numeracy :

• Ratio, Proportion and Partnership, Profit and Loss
• Percentage
• Simple and Compound Interest
• Perimeter and Area of Plane figures
• Data Analysis (Tables, Bar diagram, Line graph, Pie-chart)
• Mean (Arithmetic, Geometric and Harmonic), Median and Mode
• Permutation and Combination
• Probability (Simple Problems)

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