The RSSB LDC Junior Assistant Syllabus 2026 is the most important resource for candidates preparing for the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) LDC recruitment exam. With 10,644 vacancies for Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Assistant / Kanistha Sahayak posts, this is one of the largest clerical recruitments in Rajasthan. The selection involves a written exam covering Hindi, English, Mathematics, General Knowledge and Computer Knowledge, followed by a typing test.
RSSB LDC Exam 2026 – Overview
| Detail |
Information |
| Conducting Body | RSSB (Rajasthan Staff Selection Board) |
| Post Name | LDC / Junior Assistant / Kanistha Sahayak |
| Total Vacancies | 10,644 Posts |
| Exam Type | Written Exam (MCQ) + Typing Test |
| Exam Mode | Online (Computer Based Test) |
| Total Marks | 300 Marks (Written) + Typing (Qualifying) |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
| Negative Marking | Yes (1/3 of marks deducted per wrong answer) |
| Qualification | 12th Pass + Typing Speed |
| Language | Hindi and English (Bilingual) |
Rajasthan LDC Exam Pattern 2026 – 2 Papers
Important: The RSSB LDC exam has TWO papers, each of 100 marks and 3 hours duration. Both papers have 150 MCQ questions. There is 1/3 negative marking in both papers.
| Paper | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|
| Paper I | General Knowledge, Everyday Science, Mathematics | 150 | 100 | 3 hours |
| Paper II | General Hindi, General English | 150 | 100 | 3 hours |
| Total | | 300 | 200 | 6 hours |
After Written Exam: Candidates scoring minimum 40% are called for Typing Test — Hindi 25 WPM / English 30 WPM on computer. Typing test is qualifying (pass/fail), not merit.
Paper I Syllabus – GK, Science & Maths (100 marks)
General Knowledge & Current Affairs (~50 questions)
- Indian History: Ancient, Medieval, Modern — Freedom Movement, important dynasties
- Indian Geography: Rivers, mountains, climate, agriculture, minerals
- Indian Polity: Constitution, Fundamental Rights, Parliament, Judiciary, Panchayati Raj
- Indian Economy: Budget, GDP, RBI, Banking, Five Year Plans
- Rajasthan GK (20+ questions): Districts (33), rivers (Luni, Chambal, Banas), lakes, forts, festivals, dances (Ghoomar, Kalbeliya), folk music, Rajasthani art, government schemes, census data
- Current Affairs: Last 6 months — national + Rajasthan state
Everyday Science (~40 questions)
- Physics: Force, motion, energy, heat, light, sound, electricity, magnetism
- Chemistry: Elements, compounds, chemical reactions, acids-bases, metals, carbon compounds
- Biology: Cell, human body systems, diseases, nutrition, environment, ecology
- Computer: Hardware/software basics, MS Office, Internet, networking fundamentals
Mathematics (~60 questions)
- Arithmetic: Number system, HCF/LCM, percentage, ratio, profit & loss, SI/CI, average, mixture
- Algebra: Linear equations, quadratic equations, inequalities
- Geometry: Triangles, circles, quadrilaterals, Pythagoras theorem
- Mensuration: Area, volume, surface area (cube, cylinder, cone, sphere)
- Trigonometry: Basic ratios, heights & distances
- Statistics: Mean, median, mode, data interpretation (bar graph, pie chart, table)
Paper II Syllabus – Hindi & English (100 marks)
General Hindi (~80 questions)
- व्याकरण: संधि, समास, अलंकार, रस, छंद, उपसर्ग, प्रत्यय
- शब्द ज्ञान: पर्यायवाची, विलोम, अनेकार्थी, तत्सम-तद्भव, श्रुतिसम भिन्नार्थक
- वाक्य: वाक्य शुद्धि (लिंग, वचन, कारक, वर्तनी), वाक्य रचना, मुहावरे, लोकोक्तियाँ
- अपठित गद्यांश: Comprehension in Hindi
- पत्र लेखन: Formal/informal letter writing
General English (~70 questions)
- Grammar: Tenses, Articles, Prepositions, Active-Passive, Direct-Indirect
- Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word substitution, Idioms & Phrases
- Error Detection: Sentence correction, spot the error
- Comprehension: Reading passages with questions
- Composition: Letter writing, paragraph writing
Typing Test Details — LDC Typing Marks
| Detail | Hindi Typing | English Typing |
|---|
| Speed Required | 25 WPM | 30 WPM |
| Keyboard | Mangal/Remington (Computer) | English Keyboard |
| Nature | Qualifying (Pass/Fail) | Qualifying (Pass/Fail) |
| Marks in Merit? | NO — only written exam counts | NO — only written exam counts |
| When? | After clearing written exam (40%) | After clearing written exam |
Important: Typing test marks do NOT count in merit. Your selection is based entirely on written exam marks. But you MUST pass the typing test — otherwise you're disqualified even with high written marks. Practice daily on typing tutor software.
$1 – Subject-Wise Detailed Topics
Hindi (40 Questions – 80 Marks)
- Sandhi and Sandhi Viched (संधि एवं संधि विच्छेद)
- Samas (समास) — Tatpurush, Dwandwa, Bahuvrihi, Avyayibhav, etc.
- Upsarg and Pratyay (उपसर्ग और प्रत्यय)
- Paryayvachi Shabd (पर्यायवाची शब्द) — Synonyms
- Vilom Shabd (विलोम शब्द) — Antonyms
- Anek Shabdon ke Liye Ek Shabd (अनेक शब्दों के लिए एक शब्द)
- Muhavare and Lokoktiyan (मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियां)
- Shudh-Ashudh Vakya (शुद्ध-अशुद्ध वाक्य) — Sentence correction
- Shudh-Ashudh Shabd (शुद्ध-अशुद्ध शब्द) — Spelling correction
- Rajasthan ke Hindi Sahityakar (राजस्थान के हिंदी साहित्यकार)
English (20 Questions – 40 Marks)
- Tenses — Present, Past, Future (all forms)
- Voice — Active and Passive Voice conversion
- Narration — Direct and Indirect Speech
- Articles, Prepositions, Conjunctions
- Vocabulary — Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word Substitution
- Idioms and Phrases with meanings
- Comprehension Passage — Reading and understanding
- Error Spotting / Sentence Correction
- Fill in the Blanks
- Spelling Errors
Mathematics (40 Questions – 80 Marks)
- Number System — Natural, whole, integers, rational, irrational numbers, HCF, LCM
- Percentage, Profit & Loss, Discount
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Ratio and Proportion, Partnership
- Average, Mixture and Alligation
- Time and Work, Pipes and Cisterns
- Time, Speed and Distance, Boats and Streams, Trains
- Algebra — Linear equations, quadratic equations, polynomials
- Geometry — Lines, angles, triangles, circles, quadrilaterals
- Mensuration — Area, perimeter, volume, surface area
- Trigonometry — Basic ratios, heights and distances
- Data Interpretation — Tables, bar graphs, pie charts, line graphs
- Simplification and Approximation
General Knowledge / General Science (40 Questions – 80 Marks)
- Rajasthan GK (High Weightage): History, geography, culture, art, folk dances, festivals, forts, lakes, wildlife sanctuaries, political system, economy
- Indian History: Ancient, Medieval, Modern — with focus on Rajasthan's role
- Indian Geography: Physical features, climate, rivers, agriculture, minerals
- Indian Polity: Constitution, fundamental rights, DPSP, Parliament, Judiciary
- Indian Economy: Five-year plans, GDP, budget, banking, inflation
- General Science: Physics (light, sound, electricity), Chemistry (acids, bases, metals), Biology (human body, diseases, nutrition)
- Current Affairs: National and international events, awards, sports, appointments (last 6-12 months)
Computer Knowledge (10 Questions – 20 Marks)
- Computer Fundamentals — Hardware, software, input/output devices
- Operating System — Windows basics, file management
- MS Office — MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint basics
- Internet — Browser, email, search engines, basic networking
- Computer Shortcut Keys
- Number System — Binary, octal, decimal, hexadecimal conversions
- Computer Memory — RAM, ROM, cache, primary/secondary storage
- Computer Security — Virus, firewall, antivirus basics
RSSB LDC Typing Test Details
Candidates who qualify the written exam are called for a typing test, which is qualifying in nature (no marks are added to the merit):
| Language |
Minimum Speed |
Keyboard Layout |
Duration |
| Hindi Typing | 25 Words Per Minute (WPM) | Remington / Kruti Dev / Mangal | 10 Minutes |
| English Typing | 30 Words Per Minute (WPM) | Standard QWERTY | 10 Minutes |
Note: Candidates must pass typing tests in both Hindi and English. The typing test is qualifying — pass/fail only. Regular daily practice of 30-45 minutes for 2-3 months is sufficient to achieve the required speed.
RSSB LDC Preparation Strategy
- Hindi: Focus on grammar rules (Sandhi, Samas, Muhavare). Study Rajasthan-specific Hindi literature. This carries the highest marks (80) and is scoring for Hindi-medium candidates.
- Mathematics: Practice arithmetic daily — Percentage, Time & Work, and Data Interpretation questions come frequently. Solve previous year RSSB LDC papers and SSC CGL papers.
- GK/GS: Rajasthan GK is critical — study Rajasthan's geography, history, forts, folk art and current schemes thoroughly. Use dedicated Rajasthan GK books.
- English: Focus on grammar rules (tenses, voice, narration) and vocabulary. Practice comprehension passages for speed.
- Computer: Study MS Office features, shortcut keys and basic networking concepts. This section is easy and scoring — do not neglect it.
- Typing: Start typing practice early. Use online typing tutors for both Hindi (Mangal/Kruti Dev font) and English. Aim for 30+ WPM in Hindi and 35+ WPM in English for comfort.
RSSB LDC Syllabus 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions
What are the subjects in the RSSB LDC exam?
The RSSB LDC exam covers five subjects: Hindi (40 questions, 80 marks), English (20 questions, 40 marks), Mathematics (40 questions, 80 marks), General Knowledge/General Science (40 questions, 80 marks) and Computer Knowledge (10 questions, 20 marks). The total is 150 questions for 300 marks with a 3-hour time limit.
Is there negative marking in the RSSB LDC exam?
Yes, there is negative marking of 1/3 of the marks allotted per question. Since each question carries 2 marks, 0.67 marks are deducted for each wrong answer. It is advisable to attempt questions only when you are reasonably confident of the answer.
What is the typing speed required for RSSB LDC?
Candidates must achieve a minimum of 25 WPM in Hindi typing and 30 WPM in English typing. The typing test is qualifying in nature — it does not add marks to the merit list. Both Hindi and English typing tests must be cleared.
Which section carries the most marks in the RSSB LDC exam?
Hindi, Mathematics and GK/GS each carry 80 marks (40 questions each), making them equally weighted as the highest-scoring sections. Together, these three sections account for 240 out of 300 marks (80%). Focus your preparation on these three subjects for maximum returns.
How to prepare Rajasthan GK for RSSB LDC?
Rajasthan GK is a crucial part of the GK section. Study Rajasthan's history (Rajput kingdoms, freedom struggle), geography (desert, Aravalli, rivers, lakes), culture (folk dances like Ghoomar, Kalbeliya; festivals like Gangaur, Teej), forts and palaces, and current government schemes. Use specialized Rajasthan GK books by publishers like Lakshya or Utkarsh. For the latest updates on RSSB LDC recruitment and syllabus, visit rojgardekho.in.
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