RPSC Sub Inspector Syllabus 2026: Exam Pattern & Complete Topics

• Re-exam date: 20 September 2026 — RPSC SI 2021 batch re-scheduled after paper leak
• Posts: 857 Sub Inspector (Civil Police), Rajasthan
• Selection: Written Test → Physical Efficiency Test (PET) → Medical

By RojgarDekho Team | Updated: May 2026

If you applied for RPSC Sub Inspector in 2021 and have been waiting through the paper leak cancellation and re-exam process — this article is for you. The re-exam is confirmed for 20 September 2026. That's roughly 4 months to sharpen your preparation. Start with the syllabus.

RPSC SI 2026 Re-exam — Selection Process

Written Examination — Exam Pattern

The RPSC Sub Inspector written examination tests candidates across General Knowledge, Rajasthan-specific content, and Hindi language proficiency.

Paper I — Detailed Syllabus

General Knowledge (India + World)

General Hindi (Rajasthan Board Standard)

Reasoning & Mental Ability

• Number series and letter series
• Analogy and classification
• Blood relations, direction sense
• Coding-decoding
• Logical sequences and puzzles
• Syllogisms

Paper II — Rajasthan GK (The Critical Paper)

Rajasthan History

Rajasthan Geography

• Location: 23°3′N to 30°12′N latitude, 69°30′E to 78°17′E longitude
• Area: 3,42,239 sq km — largest state by area in India
• Rivers: Chambal, Banas, Luni, Ghaggar (seasonal), Mahi in south
• Regions: Thar Desert, Aravallis, Eastern Plains, Mewar Plateau, Shekhawati region
• Districts bordering Pakistan: Ganganagar, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Barmer

Rajasthan Art, Culture & Heritage

• Folk dances: Ghoomar, Kalbelia, Bhavai, Terah Taali, Kathputli
• Folk music: Maand, Morchang, Bhopa
• Forts: Chittorgarh (UNESCO), Kumbhalgarh, Amer, Jaisalmer, Ranthambore
• Festivals: Pushkar Mela, Teej, Gangaur, Desert Festival (Jaisalmer)
• Crafts: Blue pottery (Jaipur), Bagru block printing, Phad painting, Bandhani

Rajasthan Economy and Government Schemes

Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Standards

Paper I — Topic-wise Breakdown with Key Focus Areas

Paper I carries 200 marks (100 questions). Here is a section-by-section guide to what specifically to study:

General Knowledge — India and World (40 questions)

RPSC tests a mix of static GK and current affairs at a moderate level:

• Indian Polity: Constitutional amendments (42nd, 44th, 73rd, 74th), Fundamental Rights (Articles 12–35), Directive Principles (Articles 36–51), Preamble amendments, Parliamentary procedures (Question Hour, Zero Hour, No-confidence Motion).
• Indian Economy: Five-Year Plans (terminal plan = 12th, now NITI Aayog), GST slabs and council, RBI functions, inflation types (demand-pull vs cost-push), Poverty Line (Tendulkar Committee, Rangarajan Committee).
• Geography of India: Rivers and their tributaries, passes (Nathu La, Rohtang, Shipki La, Zoji La), National Parks (Ranthambore in Rajasthan — tigers; Sariska), Tropics and Standard Meridian (82°30'E).
• Science — Physics: Newton's laws of motion, Ohm's law, electromagnetic induction, nuclear fission vs fusion, SI units.
• Science — Chemistry: Acids/bases/salts (pH scale, neutral = 7), Common name vs IUPAC name for basic compounds, oxidation-reduction.
• Science — Biology: Cell organelles and their functions, human digestive system, infectious vs non-infectious diseases, vaccines (Polio = oral live attenuated, BCG = TB).

General Hindi (30 questions)

Rajasthan Board (RBSE) standard Hindi — stronger than average UPSSSC Hindi level:

• Vilom/Paryayvachi: Tatsam and tadbhav word pairs — RPSC tests uncommon pairs not seen in standard guides.
• Samas: All 6 types with examples — know Bahuvrihi samas specifically (RPSC tests identification from complex examples).
• Ras, Chand, Alankar: Basic 9 Ras (Shringaar, Veer, Karuna, Raudra, Adbhut, Hasya, Bhayanaka, Bibhats, Shant) + definition and one example each. Doha chand vs Soratha.
• Vakya Shuddhi: 4–5 questions on correcting sentences with grammatical errors — focus on gender agreement (strilinga/pulinga) and kaal (tense) errors.
• Nibandh topics: Not asked in RPSC SI written — only in interview sometimes. Focus on grammar-based questions.

Reasoning and Mental Ability (30 questions)

RPSC SI Reasoning is moderate difficulty — no advanced puzzles. Standard topics:

• Number and letter series (4–5 questions)
• Analogies — word, number, letter (4–5 questions)
• Coding-Decoding (3–4 questions)
• Blood Relations (2–3 questions)
• Direction Sense (2–3 questions)
• Ranking and arrangement (2–3 questions)
• Syllogism (2–3 questions)
• Venn diagrams (2–3 questions)
• Mathematical operations (substitution type: if + means ×, etc.) (2 questions)

Paper II — Rajasthan GK Detailed Breakdown

Paper II is 200 marks (100 questions) — 35–45% of marks come from Rajasthan GK. This is the paper that separates rankers from also-rans. Study these areas in depth:

Rajasthan History (20–25 questions)

• Prithviraj Chauhan: Third Battle of Tarain 1192 — Muhammad Ghori defeated Prithviraj; Chand Bardai's Prithviraj Raso.
• Haldighati (1576): Maharana Pratap vs Akbar (Man Singh leading Mughal forces); Chetak (Pratap's horse); Maharana Pratap's capital Chavand after Haldighati.
• Mewar Kingdom: Chittor Fort (Padmini Jauhar, Allauddin Khilji siege 1303; Second saka — Humayun 1534; Third saka — Akbar 1568).
• Maratha-Rajput treaties: Treaty of Poona (1817) — British subsidiary alliance with Rajput states.
• 1857 in Rajasthan: Nasirabad Cantonment revolt (28 May 1857) was the first in Rajasthan; Tope participated in revolt here.
• Integration of Rajasthan: 7 stages, completed 1 November 1956. First stage (Matsya Union, March 1948) — Alwar, Bharatpur, Karauli, Dhaulpur.

Rajasthan Geography (15–20 questions)

• Districts: 50 total (as of May 2022 reorganization — check latest); Jaisalmer is largest by area; Dholpur is smallest.
• Rivers: Chambal (originates Vindhyas, Madhya Pradesh, also called "Sorrow of Rajasthan" in some references), Luni (flows into Rann of Kutch — salt lake, not the sea), Banas, Berach. Aravalli is the watershed — rivers east flow to Chambal/Yamuna, west flow to Luni/desert.
• Lakes: Sambhar (India's largest saltwater lake), Pushkar (only Brahma temple), Nakki (only artificial lake in Rajasthan formed in Mount Abu).
• Soils: Sandy desert soil (Jaisalmer, Barmer), Red and Yellow soil (Bhilwara, Chittorgarh), Alluvial (eastern Rajasthan).
• Climate: Most arid state; Churu district has highest summer temperature (up to 50°C+); Abu Road is the coolest.

Books for RPSC SI 2026 Preparation

Q: Is there any penalty for leaving Paper II unattempted if I did well in Paper I?

Both Paper I and Paper II marks are combined for the final merit list — there is no minimum cutoff per paper in RPSC SI (unlike UPSC which has paper-wise cutoffs). However, since Paper II is also 200 marks (same as Paper I), not attempting it or scoring low in it will directly hurt your total and rank. Aiming for 120+ in Paper II (Rajasthan GK-heavy) is essential for clearing the written round.

Q: What is the syllabus for the RPSC SI Physical Test for female candidates?

Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for female candidates: 800 meters run in 3 minutes 45 seconds. Height: 158 cm (minimum). Chest: not applicable for female. These are the standard Rajasthan Police female physical norms — significantly less demanding than male standards (5 km in 25 minutes, 168 cm height) but still require physical preparation. Do not ignore PET preparation even if the written exam is months away.

Q: The re-exam is on September 20, 2026 — how much time is left and what is the ideal study plan?

From May 2026 to September 20, 2026 is approximately 4.5 months (18–19 weeks). Recommended distribution: Weeks 1–4 (Rajasthan GK foundation — history, geography, art/culture), Weeks 5–8 (Paper I GK + Hindi + Reasoning), Weeks 9–12 (Rajasthan GK revision + current affairs), Weeks 13–16 (Full mock tests daily, timed), Weeks 17–18 (Weak area targeting + PET physical preparation). Physical training should start from Week 1 in parallel — do not leave PET to the last month.

FAQ — RPSC SI Syllabus 2026

Q: Is the re-exam syllabus different from the original 2021 exam?
No. The re-exam uses the same syllabus and notification as the original 2021 RPSC SI examination. No changes have been announced to the syllabus.

Q: Is there negative marking in RPSC SI?
Check your admit card for the specific marking scheme. RPSC typically applies negative marking for objective papers — usually ⅓ mark deducted per wrong answer.

Q: Which is more important — Paper I or Paper II?
Both are equally weighted. However, Paper II (Rajasthan GK) is where most rank differentiation happens because general knowledge varies less across strong candidates.

Q: Can I clear RPSC SI in 4 months of focused preparation?
Yes, if you're starting from a reasonable general knowledge base. The Rajasthan GK depth is the main new area to build. Allocate 60% of your study time to Paper II topics.

Q: What is the medium of the RPSC SI exam?
Hindi and English bilingual question papers. You can answer in Hindi or English.

RPSC सब इंस्पेक्टर सिलेबस 2026: परीक्षा पैटर्न और पूरे विषय

• पुनः परीक्षा तिथि: 20 सितंबर 2026 — पेपर लीक के बाद RPSC SI 2021 बैच की पुनः परीक्षा
• पद: 857 सब इंस्पेक्टर (सिविल पुलिस), राजस्थान
• चयन: लिखित परीक्षा → PET → चिकित्सा परीक्षण

अगर आपने 2021 में RPSC Sub Inspector के लिए आवेदन किया था और पेपर लीक रद्दीकरण के बाद से इंतज़ार कर रहे हैं — यह लेख आपके लिए है। पुनः परीक्षा 20 सितंबर 2026 को तय है। लगभग 4 महीने का समय बचा है — सिलेबस से शुरुआत करें।

RPSC SI 2026 पुनः परीक्षा — चयन प्रक्रिया

प्रश्नपत्र I — विस्तृत सिलेबस

सामान्य ज्ञान (भारत + विश्व)

सामान्य हिंदी

प्रश्नपत्र II — राजस्थान GK (सबसे महत्वपूर्ण)

राजस्थान का इतिहास

राजस्थान का भूगोल

• स्थान: 23°3′ उत्तर से 30°12′ उत्तर, 69°30′ पूर्व से 78°17′ पूर्व
• क्षेत्रफल: 3,42,239 वर्ग किमी — क्षेत्रफल में भारत का सबसे बड़ा राज्य
• नदियाँ: चंबल, बनास, लूणी, घग्घर (मौसमी), दक्षिण में माही
• क्षेत्र: थार रेगिस्तान, अरावली, पूर्वी मैदान, मेवाड़ पठार, शेखावटी
• पाकिस्तान से सीमा वाले जिले: गंगानगर, बीकानेर, जैसलमेर, बाड़मेर

राजस्थान की कला, संस्कृति और विरासत

• लोक नृत्य: घूमर, कालबेलिया, भवाई, तेरह ताली, कठपुतली
• लोक संगीत: मांड, मोरचंग, भोपा
• किले: चित्तौड़गढ़ (UNESCO), कुंभलगढ़, आमेर, जैसलमेर, रणथंभौर
• त्योहार: पुष्कर मेला, तीज, गणगौर, डेजर्ट फेस्टिवल (जैसलमेर)
• शिल्प: ब्लू पॉटरी (जयपुर), बागरू ब्लॉक प्रिंटिंग, फड़ चित्रकला, बंधानी

शारीरिक दक्षता परीक्षण (PET) मानक

Paper I — Section-wise Focus Areas

Paper I में 200 marks (100 questions) हैं। Section-by-section guide — exactly क्या पढ़ें:

General Knowledge — India and World (40 questions)

• Indian Polity: Constitutional amendments (42nd, 44th, 73rd, 74th), Fundamental Rights (Articles 12–35), Directive Principles (36–51), Parliamentary procedures (Question Hour, Zero Hour, No-confidence Motion)।
• Indian Economy: GST council और slabs, RBI functions, inflation types, Poverty Line (Tendulkar, Rangarajan committees)।
• Geography: Rivers और tributaries, mountain passes (नाथू ला, रोहतांग, शिपकी ला, जोजी ला), National Parks, Standard Meridian (82°30'E)।
• Science: Newton's laws, Ohm's law, pH scale (neutral=7), cell organelles, vaccines (Polio = oral live attenuated, BCG = TB)।

General Hindi (30 questions) — Rajasthan Board Standard

• विलोम/पर्यायवाची: Tatsam और tadbhav word pairs — RPSC uncommon pairs test करता है।
• समास: सभी 6 types — Bahuvrihi samas RPSC specifically test करता है complex examples से।
• रस, छंद, अलंकार: 9 रस (श्रृंगार, वीर, करुणा, रौद्र, अद्भुत, हास्य, भयानक, बीभत्स, शांत) + definition + example। दोहा vs सोरठा।
• वाक्य शुद्धि: 4–5 questions। Gender agreement (स्त्रीलिंग/पुल्लिंग) और tense errors पर focus।

Reasoning (30 questions)

• Number और letter series (4–5 Q), Analogies (4–5 Q), Coding-Decoding (3–4 Q), Blood Relations (2–3 Q), Direction Sense (2–3 Q), Syllogism (2–3 Q), Venn diagrams (2–3 Q)।

Paper II — Rajasthan GK Detailed Breakdown

Paper II में 200 marks (100 questions) — 35–45% marks Rajasthan GK से आते हैं। यही paper rankers को बाकियों से अलग करता है:

Rajasthan History (20–25 questions)

• हल्दीघाटी (1576): महाराणा प्रताप vs अकबर (Man Singh Mughal forces lead कर रहे थे); चेतक; हल्दीघाटी के बाद प्रताप की capital = चावंड।
• Mewar Kingdom: चित्तौड़ fort के तीन साके — 1303 (अलाउद्दीन खिलजी, पद्मिनी जौहर), 1534 (हुमायूं), 1568 (अकबर)।
• Rajasthan में 1857: Nasirabad Cantonment (28 May 1857) — Rajasthan में पहला विद्रोह।
• Rajasthan Integration: 7 stages, completed 1 November 1956। पहला stage = Matsya Union (March 1948) — अलवर, भरतपुर, करौली, धौलपुर।

Rajasthan Geography (15–20 questions)

• Rivers: चंबल (Vindhyas से, MP में originates), लूनी (रण of Kutch में — saltwater lake, sea नहीं), बनास, बेड़च।
• Lakes: सांभर (India's largest saltwater lake), पुष्कर (only Brahma temple), नक्की (only artificial lake, Mount Abu)।
• Climate: Most arid state; चुरू district highest summer temp (50°C+); Abu Road coolest।

Recommended Books

Q: September 20, 2026 की re-exam के लिए ideal study plan क्या है?

May 2026 से September 20, 2026 = approximately 4.5 months (18–19 weeks)। Recommended: Weeks 1–4 = Rajasthan GK foundation (history, geography, art/culture); Weeks 5–8 = Paper I GK + Hindi + Reasoning; Weeks 9–12 = Rajasthan GK revision + current affairs; Weeks 13–16 = Daily full mock tests (timed); Weeks 17–18 = Weak areas + PET physical preparation। Physical training Week 1 से parallel में शुरू करें — last month पर मत छोड़ें।

Q: Female candidates के लिए PET standards क्या हैं?

Female PET: 800 meters 3 minutes 45 seconds में। Height minimum 158 cm। Male standards से कम demanding हैं (5 km in 25 min, 168 cm) लेकिन physical preparation ignore नहीं करें — written exam months away हो तो भी physical training अभी से शुरू करें।

Q: अगर Paper I में अच्छा score किया लेकिन Paper II कमजोर रही, तो क्या होगा?

RPSC SI में per-paper cutoff नहीं है — Paper I + Paper II के combined marks से merit बनती है। दोनों papers 200-200 marks के हैं, इसलिए Paper II कमजोर रही तो total rank significantly गिरेगा। Paper II में 120+ target रखें।

FAQ — RPSC SI सिलेबस 2026

प्र: क्या पुनः परीक्षा का सिलेबस 2021 की मूल परीक्षा से अलग है?
नहीं। पुनः परीक्षा में वही सिलेबस और अधिसूचना है जो मूल 2021 RPSC SI परीक्षा की थी।

प्र: RPSC SI में नकारात्मक अंकन है?
RPSC आमतौर पर वस्तुनिष्ठ पेपर में नकारात्मक अंकन लागू करता है — आमतौर पर प्रत्येक गलत उत्तर पर ⅓ अंक काटे जाते हैं। अपने एडमिट कार्ड से सत्यापित करें।

प्र: कौन-सा पेपर अधिक महत्वपूर्ण है?
दोनों पेपर समान रूप से महत्वपूर्ण हैं। हालाँकि पेपर II (राजस्थान GK) में रैंक का ज़्यादा अंतर आता है — क्योंकि यह अधिकांश उम्मीदवारों के लिए चुनौतीपूर्ण होता है।

प्र: क्या 4 महीने में RPSC SI क्लियर किया जा सकता है?
हाँ, अगर आप सामान्य ज्ञान के अच्छे आधार से शुरू कर रहे हैं। राजस्थान GK की गहराई मुख्य नई चीज़ है। अपने अध्ययन समय का 60% पेपर II विषयों को दें।