Rajasthan SI Syllabus 2025 PDF – Subject-wise Topics & Exam Pattern

The Rajasthan Police Sub-Inspector (SI) examination is a highly competitive and prestigious exam conducted by the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC). It is designed to recruit capable and disciplined candidates for the posts of Sub-Inspector (SI), Platoon Commander, and SI (MBC) in the Rajasthan Police Department.

Rajasthan SI Exam Overview 2025

PARTICULARS	DETAILS
Exam Name	Rajasthan Police Sub-Inspector (SI) Exam
Conducting Authority	Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC)
Posts	Sub-Inspector (SI), Platoon Commander, SI (MBC)
Mode of Exam	Offline (OMR-based)
Exam Stages	Written Exam, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Interview
Total Marks (Written)	400
Duration	2 Hours per Paper
Medium	Bilingual (Hindi & English)
Official Website	https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in

Rajasthan SI Exam Pattern 2025

The written exam consists of two papers. Each paper is of 2 hours duration and carries 200 marks. There is a negative marking of 1/3rd marks for every wrong answer.

PAPER	SUBJECT	DURATION	MARKS
Paper I	General Hindi	2 Hours	200
Paper II	General Knowledge & General Science	2 Hours	200
Total			400

Paper I – General Hindi (Detailed Topics & Descriptions)

TOPICS	DESCRIPTION
शब्द रचना	निर्माण की प्रक्रिया, उपसर्ग, प्रत्यय, संधि, समास का उपयोग।
वाक्य रचना	वाक्य के प्रकार (सरल, संयुक्त, मिश्र), काल, वाच्य, और प्रयोग में त्रुटियों की पहचान।
वाक्य शुद्धि	त्रुटिपूर्ण वाक्यों की सुधार प्रक्रिया, शुद्ध वाक्य लेखन कौशल।
संधि	स्वर संधि, व्यंजन संधि, विसर्ग संधि का ज्ञान और उदाहरण।
समास	समास के प्रकार – द्वंद्व, द्विगु, बहुव्रीहि, तत्पुरुष, कर्मधारय आदि।
तत्सम, तद्भव शब्द	संस्कृत से उत्पन्न शब्द और प्राकृत/लोक भाषा से विकसित शब्दों का अध्ययन।
पर्यायवाची शब्द	विभिन्न शब्दों के पर्याय और उनके उपयुक्त प्रयोग।
विलोम शब्द	शब्दों के विपरीतार्थक अर्थ और उनका सही वाक्य में उपयोग।
मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ	लोकप्रिय मुहावरे और कहावतें, उनके अर्थ और व्यावहारिक उपयोग।
अलंकार	शब्दालंकार और अर्थालंकार जैसे रूपक, उपमा, अनुप्रास आदि।
रस	हिंदी काव्य में प्रयुक्त नौ रस – शृंगार, वीर, करुण, हास्य आदि का विश्लेषण।
छंद	भारतीय काव्यशास्त्र के अनुसार छंद की परिभाषा, प्रकार और उदाहरण।
गद्यांश	अदृष्ट गद्यांश पर आधारित प्रश्न जैसे कि सारांश, शीर्षक, उत्तर।
पद्यांश	काव्यांश पर आधारित प्रश्न, भावार्थ, अलंकार, रस की पहचान।

Paper II – General Knowledge & General Science

This paper evaluates knowledge of history, geography, polity, economics, science, reasoning, and current affairs. Below is the complete subject-wise breakdown.

History (India & Rajasthan)

TOPIC	DESCRIPTION
Ancient Indian History	Harappan Civilization, Vedic Period, Jainism and Buddhism, Mauryan Empire, Gupta Dynasty, Sangam Age.
Medieval Indian History	Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Empire, Bhakti and Sufi Movements, Maratha Empire.
Modern Indian History	British Conquest, 1857 Revolt, Rise of INC, Gandhi Era, Partition of India.
History of Rajasthan	Rajput Dynasties, Battle of Haldighati, Prithviraj Chauhan, Maharana Pratap, Folk Heroes (Pabuji, Tejaji), Freedom Fighters.
Freedom Movement in Rajasthan	Prajamandal Movements, role in National Freedom Struggle, Integration of Rajasthan princely states post-1947.

Geography (India & Rajasthan)

TOPIC	DESCRIPTION
Physical Geography of India	Mountains, Rivers, Plateaus, Islands, Climate Zones, Natural Vegetation.
Geography of Rajasthan	Thar Desert, Aravalli Range, Rivers (Chambal, Banas, Luni), Soils, Forests, Irrigation.
Climate of Rajasthan	Hot arid climate, monsoon patterns, drought-prone areas, rainfall statistics.
Agriculture	Major crops (Bajra, Wheat, Mustard), irrigation sources, farming techniques, agro-climatic zones.
Natural Resources	Minerals (Gypsum, Zinc, Copper), Oil fields (Barmer), Water bodies, Biodiversity reserves.

Polity & Constitution of India

TOPIC	DESCRIPTION
Preamble & Features	Ideals enshrined in the Constitution, Objectives of justice, liberty, equality, fraternity.
Fundamental Rights & Duties	Articles 12 to 35 (Right to Equality, Freedom, etc.) and Article 51A (Duties of citizens).
Directive Principles	Principles of State Policy (Article 36–51), economic and social democracy goals.
Union Government	Structure and powers of President, PM, Parliament, Supreme Court, AG of India.
State Government	Governor, Chief Minister, State Legislature, High Court, State Election Commission.
Panchayati Raj	3-tier system, 73rd Amendment Act, Zila Parishad, Panchayat Samiti, Gram Panchayat.
Election Process	Election Commission of India, electoral reforms, types of elections, voting rights.

Economy (India & Rajasthan)

TOPIC	DESCRIPTION
Indian Economy Overview	GDP, National Income, Sectors of economy, Demonetization, Economic reforms.
Planning in India	Five-Year Plans (Old), NITI Aayog, Central-State Finance Relations, Budget Process.
Rajasthan Economy	Primary sectors, tourism economy, handicraft industry, industrial corridors.
Banking & Finance	Structure of banks, RBI, Inflation control tools, Digital Payments, UPI, Credit systems.
Employment & Govt Schemes	MGNREGA, PMGKRA, CM Yuva Sambal Yojana, Women Empowerment & skill programs.

General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environment)

TOPIC	DESCRIPTION
Physics	Motion, Work, Energy, Force, Light, Heat, Electricity, Magnetism (NCERT Level).
Chemistry	Elements & Compounds, Acids & Bases, Metals & Non-metals, Chemical Reactions.
Biology	Cell structure, Human body systems, Nutrition, Diseases, Reproduction, Plant life.
Environmental Science	Pollution (Air, Water, Soil), Global Warming, Ozone Depletion, Sustainable Development.
Science in Everyday Life	Applications of scientific principles in technology, health, energy, and food.

Reasoning & Mental Ability

TOPIC	DESCRIPTION
Analogy	Finding relationships between words, numbers, objects (verbal & non-verbal).
Classification	Odd one out, identification of common relationships.
Series Completion	Number series, alphabet series, missing characters.
Coding-Decoding	Letter coding, symbol substitution, numerical patterns.
Blood Relations	Family relationship-based puzzles and tree analysis.
Direction Sense	Map-based reasoning, direction tracing, route analysis.
Syllogism	Venn diagram-based logical deductions.
Puzzle Test	Seating arrangement, logical grouping, scheduling problems.

Current Affairs (National, International, Rajasthan)

TOPIC	DESCRIPTION
National Affairs	Major policies, programs, summits, central government schemes.
International Events	UN, WHO, treaties, defense deals, summits like G20, BRICS, etc.
Sports & Awards	Recent winners, international tournaments, national recognitions.
Appointments & Resignations	Key positions in India and Rajasthan government bodies.
Rajasthan State Affairs	Budget, projects, appointments, new schemes, cabinet reshuffles.

Rajasthan SI Syllabus 2025 PDF Download

Candidates can download the official Rajasthan SI Syllabus PDF directly from the Rajasthan Public Service Commission’s website using the link below:

Official PDF Link: Click here to download Rajasthan SI Syllabus PDF

Best Books for Rajasthan SI Preparation (Subject-wise)

SUBJECT	RECOMMENDED BOOKS
General Hindi	• Lucent Samanya Hindi • Vasudevnandan Prasad’s Hindi Vyakaran
Rajasthan GK	• Lakshya Rajasthan • Arihant’s Rajasthan Adhyayan
Indian Polity	• M. Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity • NIOS Notes
Indian & Rajasthan History	• Spectrum’s Modern India • Rajasthan Through the Ages
General Science	• Lucent’s General Science • NCERT Science (Class 6 to 10)
Geography	• NCERT Geography (6 to 12) • Rajasthan Geography by RBD
Economy	• Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh • Rajasthan Economy by Ramesh Dadhich
Reasoning	• RS Aggarwal – Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning • Arihant Reasoning Book
Current Affairs	• Pratiyogita Darpan Monthly • Rajasthan Patrika / Dainik Bhaskar

Rajasthan SI Preparation Tips

• Make a Subject-wise Plan: Divide time between Paper I and Paper II. Allocate extra time to weaker subjects.
• Use NCERTs for Basics: For History, Geography, Science, and Polity — start from Class 6 to 10 books.
• Daily Practice of Hindi Grammar: Use sample sentences, correct incorrect sentences, and revise Samas, Sandhi, Alankar regularly.
• Focus on Rajasthan-Specific Content: Rajasthan GK holds significant weight. Read about its history, economy, culture, and current affairs.
• Stay Updated: Read daily newspapers (Rajasthan Patrika) and monthly current affairs magazines.
• Join Online Test Series: Attempt at least 30+ mock tests before exam day. Analyze your performance every week.
• Revise Weekly: Make short notes and dedicate at least one day per week for full syllabus revision.

Conclusion

The Rajasthan SI Syllabus 2025 is vast but highly scoring with smart preparation. If you master Hindi grammar and have good command over Rajasthan General Knowledge, your chances of qualifying will increase significantly. Regular revision, mock tests, and current affairs follow-up are essential. Use the books and strategy mentioned above, and stay consistent.

Don’t forget the physical efficiency test (PET) after the written exam. Maintain physical fitness along with your studies to stay ahead in the competition.