Rajasthan Patwari Syllabus 2026 – Exam Pattern, 150 Questions & Subject-wise Topics
The Rajasthan Patwari 2026 written exam has 150 questions worth 300 marks in 3 hours. There's 1/3 negative marking, so blind guessing is expensive. The most important thing to understand about this exam is the subject weightage: Reasoning and Mathematics carries 90 marks out of 300 — the single heaviest section. If you're weak in Maths, you need to fix that first. This guide covers the complete syllabus section by section, with specific topics and the weightage that should guide your time allocation.
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Rajasthan Patwari Exam Pattern 2026 – At a Glance
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Offline (OMR-based MCQ) |
| Total Questions | 150 |
| Total Marks | 300 (each correct = +2) |
| Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
| Negative Marking | -1/3 per wrong answer (0.67 marks deducted) |
| Language | Hindi & English (bilingual paper) |
| Conducting Body | RSSB – rssb.rajasthan.gov.in |
Subject-wise Marks Distribution
| Subject | Questions | Marks | % Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Mathematics | 45 | 90 | 30% |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 38 | 76 | 25% |
| Rajasthan History, Culture & GK | 30 | 60 | 20% |
| English & Hindi | 22 | 44 | 15% |
| Computer Knowledge | 15 | 30 | 10% |
| Total | 150 | 300 | 100% |
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Section 1 – Reasoning & Mathematics (45Q | 90 Marks)
This is the heaviest section at 30% of the paper. Don't underestimate it. Many state-level exam aspirants who come from arts or commerce backgrounds lose the exam here. Invest at least 40% of your preparation time on this section.
Mathematics topics:
- Number System — LCM, HCF, simplification
- Percentage, Profit & Loss, Discount
- Simple Interest & Compound Interest
- Ratio & Proportion, Partnership
- Time & Work, Time & Distance
- Average, Mixture & Alligation
- Mensuration — Area, Volume of 2D & 3D shapes
- Data Interpretation — Tables, Bar Graphs, Pie Charts
Reasoning topics:
- Series — Number series, letter series, missing number
- Analogy, Classification, Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations, Direction & Distance
- Ranking & Arrangement
- Syllogism, Venn Diagrams
- Statement & Conclusion, Cause & Effect
Section 2 – General Knowledge & Current Affairs (38Q | 76 Marks)
This section covers national and international GK plus current affairs. For Rajasthan exams, current affairs from the last 12 months (with extra focus on Rajasthan state news) is more important than ancient history.
- Indian History — freedom movement, key events post-1857
- Indian Geography — rivers, mountains, national parks, climate
- Indian Polity — Constitution, Parliament, judiciary, fundamental rights
- Indian Economy — budget terms, GDP, banking, RBI, schemes
- Science & Technology — human body, nutrition, diseases, space, defense
- Current Affairs — last 12 months national & international events, awards, sports
- Rajasthan current events — schemes launched, appointments, state news
Section 3 – Rajasthan History, Culture & GK (30Q | 60 Marks)
This is the section where Rajasthan-based candidates have a natural advantage. It rewards students who have grown up in the state and know its culture, forts, and folklore. But it's also scorable through focused study.
- Rajasthan History — ancient kingdoms, medieval Rajput era, freedom struggle in Rajasthan
- Geography of Rajasthan — districts, rivers (Chambal, Banas, Luni), deserts, lakes
- Culture & Art — folk dances (Ghoomar, Kalbelia, Chari), folk music, paintings (Bani Thani, Kishangarh), handicrafts
- Forts & Palaces — Amber Fort, Mehrangarh, Chittorgarh, Kumbhalgarh, Hawa Mahal
- Rajasthan Administration — Governor, Chief Minister, State Legislature, High Court
- Important personalities — historical figures and modern contributors from Rajasthan
- Famous temples, religious sites, tourist attractions
- Rajasthan government schemes — Chiranjeevi, Palanhar, Indira Gandhi Urban Employment, etc.
Section 4 – English & Hindi (22Q | 44 Marks)
Hindi Grammar:
- Sandhi, Samas (compound words)
- Synonyms (Paryayvachi), Antonyms (Vilom)
- Sentence correction, fill in the blanks
- Tatsam-Tadbhav, Muhavare (idioms), Lokoktiya (proverbs)
English Grammar:
- Tenses, Articles, Prepositions
- Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word substitution
- Error spotting, fill in the blanks
- Reading comprehension (1 short passage)
Section 5 – Computer Knowledge (15Q | 30 Marks)
This is the easiest section to score full marks in with just 10–15 days of preparation. Don't ignore it — 30 marks can be the difference between selection and rejection at the cutoff.
- Computer organisation — CPU, RAM, ROM, Input/Output devices
- Operating system basics — Windows, file management
- MS Word — formatting, shortcuts, mail merge basics
- MS Excel — formulas, functions (SUM, AVERAGE, IF), charts
- MS PowerPoint — slide creation, transitions
- Internet basics — browsers, email, search engines
- Cyber security basics — viruses, malware, firewall
Time Management Strategy – 3 Hours for 150 Questions
| Section | Questions | Suggested Time | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer | 15 | 10 min | Easy — do first, build confidence |
| Rajasthan GK | 30 | 25 min | Factual — fast if prepared |
| GK & Current Affairs | 38 | 30 min | Recall-based, medium speed |
| English & Hindi | 22 | 25 min | Reading required |
| Maths & Reasoning | 45 | 70 min | Calculations take time — save maximum time here |
