Organisation : Rajasthan Public Service Commission, Ajmer RPSC
Recruitment Exam : Deputy Jailor In Department Of Jail
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RPSC Deputy Jailor Syllabus
Syllabus For Competitive Examination For The Post Of Deputy Jailor In Department Of Jail
Paper II :
General Knowledge & General Science :
History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition & Heritage of Rajasthan-
** Pre-historical sites of Rajasthan- from Palaeolithic to Chalcolithic, Bronze and Iron Age.
** Historical Rajasthan: Important historical centres of Early Christian Era- Malawa, Yodheya, Sibi and Matsya 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.
** 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.
** Architectural Tradition of Rajasthan- temples, forts, palaces and man- made water bodies; Various schools of paintings and handicrafts.
** Performing Art: Classical Music and Classical Dance; Folk Music & Instruments; Folk Dances & Drama.
** 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.
** 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; Renunciatory tradition and new religious ideas of 6th Century BC- Buddhism and Jainism.
** Achievements of prominent rulers of major dynasties: Maurya, Kushan, Satavahan, Gupta, Chalukya, Pallava and Chola.
** Art and Architecture in Ancient India.
** Literature in Ancient India: Sanskrit, Prakrit and Tamil.
** Sultanate Period: Achievements of prominent Sultanate Rulers. Cultural achievements of Vijaynagar.
** Mughal Period: Political challenges and reconciliation- Afghan, Rajput, Deccan States & Maratha.
** Development of Art & Architecture during medieval period.
** Religious & Literary contribution of Bhakti & Sufi movement.
Modern Period (from early 19th century to 1964):
** Evolution of Modern India & Emergence of Nationalism: Intellectual awakening; Press; Western education. Socio- religious reforms during 19th century: various leaders and institutions.
** The Freedom Struggle & Indian National Movement- its various stages, streams and important contributors, contributions from different parts of the country.
** Post-Independence- Nation Building: The linguistic reorganisation of the states, Institutional building and centres of science and technology in India. Development of science and technology.
Geography of India :
** Major Physiographic characteristics
** Climate, Soil and Natural Vegetation
** Agriculture: types and crops.
** Major Industries: Iron and Steel, Cotton Textile, Sugar, Paper, Petro-chemical and Knowledge-Based Industries.
** Environmental Problems and Ecological Issues.
Geography of Rajasthan :
** Major physiographic regions and their characteristics
** Drainage System and Lakes
** Climate
** Natural Vegetation
** Agriculture and Livestock
** Irrigation Projects
** Minerals
** Demographic characteristics
** Major Industries and Industrial Development
Indian Constitution, Political System & Governance :
** Indian Constitution: Philosophical Postulates- Constituent Assembly, Salient features of Indian Constitution, Constitutional Amendments.
** Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy. Fundamental Duties, Citizenship.
Indian Political System: President, Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Parliament, Supreme Court & Judicial Review.
** Election Commission of India and electoral reforms in India, NITI Aayog. Central Vigilance Commission, Lokpal, National Human Rights Commission.
** Political Dynamics in India-Caste, Class, Labour, Farmers, Gender, Religion, Language and Ethnicity, Naxalites and Terrorism; Federalism, Regionalism and National Integration.
Scheme of Examination
The Scheme of competitive examination shall consist of written examination and interview as mentioned below
A. Written Examination:
The written examination shall consist of the following papers carrying the marks and time allowed, as shown against them: –
S. No. | Subject | Duration | Maximum Marks
1 General Hindi 3 Hours 200
2 General Knowledge & General Science (to be answered in English or Hindi) 3 Hours 200
1. The competitive examination shall carry 200 marks and 150 questions in Paper I and 200 marks and 150 questions in Paper II of Multiple Choice Type questions.
2. There shall be two papers. Duration of Paper I & Paper II will be Three hours.
3. Negative marking shall be applicable in the evaluation of answers. For every wrong answer one-third of the marks prescribed for that particular question shall be deducted.
Explanation: – Wrong answer shall mean an incorrect answer or multiple answers.
B. Interview:
(i) The aptitude test and interview shall carry 50 marks.
(ii) The candidates who have been declared successful in the written test and qualify in the Physical efficiency test shall be eligible for aptitude test and interview
1. Each question has five options marked as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. You have to darken only one circle (bubble) indicating the correct answer on the Answer Sheet using BLUE BALL POINT PEN.
2. It is mandatory to fill one option for each question.
3. If you are not attempting a question then you have to darken the circle ‘5’. If none of the five circles is darkened, one third (1/3) part of the marks of question shall be deducted.
4. After solving question paper, candidate must ascertain that he/she has darkened one of the circles (bubbles) for each of the questions. Extra time of 10 minutes beyond scheduled time, is provided for this.
A candidate who has not darkened any of the five circles in more than 10% questions shall be disqualified.
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