RSSB Group D (4th Class Employee) Syllabus 2025

 The Rajasthan Subordinate and Ministerial Services Selection Board (RSMSSB) has revised the syllabus for the Group D (4th Class Employee) Recruitment 2024, covering 53,749 vacancies for posts such as Peon (Chaprasi).

The written exam, scheduled from September 18 to 21, 2025, will be conducted via Computer-Based Test (CBT), Tablet-Based Test (TBT), or Offline OMR-based format. The syllabus aligns with the Secondary (Class 10th) level and includes General Hindi, General English, General Knowledge, and General Mathematics. Below is a rephrased, detailed breakdown of the exam pattern and subject-wise syllabus based on the provided document.

Exam Pattern

  • Format: Objective-type question paper with multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
  • Total Questions: 120.
  • Maximum Marks: 200 (each question carries equal marks).
  • Duration: 2 hours.
  • Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for each incorrect answer.
  • Standard: Secondary (Class 10th) level, as per the Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan.
  • Subject-wise Distribution:
    • General Knowledge: 70 questions (~58% weightage).
    • General Hindi: 20 questions.
    • General Mathematics: 15 questions.
    • General English: 15 questions.
  • Selection Process:
    1. Written Exam (CBT/TBT/OMR).
    2. Document Verification.

Syllabus: Subject-wise Topics

1. General Hindi (20 Questions)

This section evaluates Hindi language proficiency, focusing on grammar, vocabulary, and official communication skills at the Class 10th level.

  • Grammar:
    • Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, and Adjectives.
    • Word Types: Tatsama, Tadbhav, Deshaj, and Foreign Words.
    • Sandhi: Types and Sandhi-Vichched (compound word formation and separation).
    • Prefixes and Suffixes.
    • Synonyms and Antonyms.
    • Sentence Correction (excluding spelling errors, focusing on grammatical accuracy).
    • Tenses (Bhed).
    • One-word Substitutions for Sentences.
    • Word and Sentence Purification (correcting errors).
  • Idioms and Proverbs.
  • Technical Terms: Equivalent Hindi words for English technical/official terms.
  • Official Correspondence:
    • Knowledge of office-related documents (e.g., office letters, orders, notifications, circulars, government orders, memoranda, and semi-official letters).
  • Preparation Tips: Study Class 10 Hindi NCERT textbooks. Practice grammar, vocabulary, and official letter formats using books like Lucent’s Hindi Grammar.

2. General English (15 Questions)

This section tests basic English language skills, including grammar, sentence structure, and translation at the Class 10th level.

  • Grammar:
    • Tenses and Sequence of Tenses.
    • Active and Passive Voice.
    • Direct and Indirect Narration.
    • Articles and Determiners.
    • Prepositions.
    • Punctuation.
  • Sentence Transformation:
    • Converting sentences between assertive, negative, interrogative, and exclamatory forms.
  • Error Correction:
    • Identifying and correcting sentence errors.
    • Correcting misused words.
  • Translation:
    • Translating simple Hindi sentences to English and vice versa.
  • Vocabulary:
    • Glossary of official and technical terms with their Hindi equivalents.
  • Preparation Tips: Revise Class 10 English NCERT textbooks. Practice grammar with Wren & Martin and focus on translation and sentence correction exercises.

3. General Knowledge (70 Questions)

This section, with increased weightage, covers Rajasthan-specific knowledge, Indian polity, general science, current affairs, and basic computer skills.

  • Rajasthan Geography (20 Questions):
    • Major irrigation projects.
    • Population: Size, growth, density, sex ratio, literacy.
    • Physical features: Rivers, mountains, deserts.
    • Climate, soil types, and agriculture.
  • Rajasthan History, Art, and Culture (20 Questions):
    • Historical events and freedom struggle.
    • Art, literature, and architecture.
    • Festivals, fairs, folk dances, and music.
  • Indian Constitution and Polity (10 Questions):
    • Fundamental Rights and Duties.
    • Central and Rajasthan state governance structures.
    • Panchayati Raj in Rajasthan.
  • General Science (5 Questions):
    • Basic concepts in Physics (motion, energy).
    • Chemistry (elements, reactions).
    • Biology (human body, ecosystems).
    • Environmental science.
  • Current Affairs (5 Questions):
    • National and international events (India and Rajasthan focus, last 6-12 months).
    • Government schemes, awards, sports, and notable personalities.
  • Basic Computer Knowledge (10 Questions):
    • Computer fundamentals: Hardware and software.
    • MS Office basics (Word, Excel).
    • Internet, email, and cyber security awareness.
  • Preparation Tips: Use Rajasthan-specific GK books (e.g., Arihant, Lakshya). Study NCERT Class 10 Social Science and Science textbooks. Follow newspapers and current affairs magazines.

4. General Mathematics (15 Questions)

This section assesses numerical and problem-solving skills at the Class 10th level.

  • Arithmetic:
    • Number System: Natural, whole, rational, and irrational numbers.
    • Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages.
    • Profit and Loss.
    • Simple and Compound Interest.
    • Ratio and Proportion.
    • Time and Work.
    • Time and Distance.
  • Algebra:
    • Basic identities and linear equations.
  • Geometry:
    • Properties of triangles, circles, and polygons.
    • Area and perimeter calculations.
  • Mensuration:
    • Area, volume, and surface area of shapes (e.g., cube, cylinder).
  • Statistics:
    • Mean, median, mode.
    • Basic data interpretation.
  • Number Theory:
    • HCF, LCM, and square roots.
  • Preparation Tips: Practice Class 10 NCERT Maths problems. Use R.S. Aggarwal’s Quantitative Aptitude for shortcuts and solve previous years’ papers.