Syllabus for Rajasthan Public Service Commission Lower Divisional Clerk Competitive Exam

Rajasthan Public Service Commission Lower Divisional Clerk Competitive Exam Syllabus 

The RPSC (Rajasthan Public Service Commission) Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC) Competitive Exam is conducted for the recruitment of clerks in various government departments of Rajasthan. The exam typically consists of two phases: Phase I (Written Test) and Phase II (Typing Test). Below is the comprehensive syllabus for the RPSC LDC Competitive Exam:

Phase I: Written Test

Paper-I: General Knowledge, General Science & Mathematics

• Total Marks: 100
• Time Duration: 3 hours

General Knowledge

• Rajasthan History: Important historical events, major dynasties, freedom movement.
• Geography of Rajasthan: Physical features, climate, rivers, natural resources.
• Indian Constitution: Fundamental rights and duties, Directive Principles of State Policy, structure of government, Panchayati Raj.
• Economics: Basic concepts, Indian economy, economic planning in Rajasthan.
• Current Affairs: National and international events, sports, awards, government schemes.

General Science

• Physics: Basic concepts of mechanics, electricity, light, heat.
• Chemistry: Elements and compounds, chemical reactions, acids, bases, salts.
• Biology: Cell structure, human body systems, plant and animal kingdoms, ecology.
• Environmental Science: Conservation, pollution, sustainable development.

Mathematics

• Number System: Integers, fractions, decimals, ratio and proportion.
• Algebra: Linear equations, quadratic equations, polynomials.
• Geometry: Lines and angles, triangles, circles, coordinate geometry.
• Mensuration: Area, volume, perimeter of 2D and 3D shapes.
• Statistics: Mean, median, mode, probability.
• Trigonometry: Basic trigonometric ratios, heights, and distances.

Paper-II: General Hindi & English

• Total Marks: 100
• Time Duration: 3 hours

General Hindi

• Grammar: Sandhi, Samas, Tenses, Vachya, and sentence correction.
• Vocabulary: Synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitution, idioms, and phrases.
• Comprehension: Reading passages with questions.
• Letter Writing: Formal and informal letter formats.

General English

• Grammar: Tenses, articles, prepositions, subject-verb agreement, sentence correction.
• Vocabulary: Synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitution, idioms, and phrases.
• Comprehension: Reading passages with questions.
• Writing Skills: Essay writing, letter writing (formal/informal).

Phase II: Typing Test

Paper-III: Hindi Typing Test

• Time Duration: 10 minutes
• Typing Speed: Candidates must have a typing speed of 30 words per minute in Hindi.

Paper-IV: English Typing Test

• Time Duration: 10 minutes
• Typing Speed: Candidates must have a typing speed of 35 words per minute in English.

Additional Notes:

Accuracy in Typing:

• Accuracy is key in the typing test; errors will be penalized.

Practical Test (If Applicable):

• For certain posts, there may be a practical test to assess basic computer skills like MS Word, MS Excel, and Internet usage.

Preparation Tips:

• Candidates should focus on improving their typing speed and accuracy. For the written test, thorough preparation in general knowledge, mathematics, and language skills is essential.