Unit I – Administrative Ethics

• Ethics and human values; role of family, society and education.
• Ethical concepts; Karmavada; duty; good and virtue.
• Ethics in public and private relationships; integrity, impartiality, non-partisanship; transparency, media and bureaucracy.
• Ethics of Bhagavad Gita.
• Gandhian ethics.
• Moral thinkers and philosophers of India and world.
• Ethical dilemmas in administration; AI versus conscience.
• Ethical decision-making; social justice; accountability; value vs instrumental rationality.
• Non-factual case studies.

Unit II – General Science & Technology (Short Notes)

Chemistry in Everyday Life:

Atomic structure; metals, non-metals and metalloids; metallurgy; ores and alloys; acids, bases and salts; pH and buffers; drugs (synthetic and natural); antioxidants and preservatives; agro-chemicals; carbon compounds and their uses; fuels and octane rating; radioactivity; green chemistry.

Physics in Everyday Life:

Motion, work, power and energy; gravitation; light and heat; electricity; magnetism and electromagnetism; sound and electromagnetic waves; medical applications of physics; nuclear fission and fusion; radiation safety.

Biology & Life Sciences:

Cell and plant parts; plant nutrition; reproduction in plants; human physiology; nutrition, immunity and diseases; public health; microbes and fermentation; biotechnology; GMOs and ELSI issues; vaccines, CRISPR, mRNA technology and artificial organs.

Computer Science & ICT:

Networking; analog and digital communication; frequency spectrum; mobile telephony; AI, machine learning, big data, cloud and edge computing, IoT, blockchain, digital currency, VR and AR; OTT platforms and social media.

Indian Science & Technology:

Contributions of Indian scientists; major institutions; robotics, nanotechnology and quantum computing; development of science and technology in India and Rajasthan; government policies; Digital India; cyber security and data privacy.

Space & Defence Technology:

Indian space programme; satellites and launch vehicles; remote sensing; defence research; missile programme; drone technology; chemical and biological weapons.

Unit III – Earth Science (Geography & Geology)

Part A – World

• Interior of the earth and geological time scale.
• Mountains, plateaus, plains and deserts.
• Earthquakes and volcanoes.
• Climate and atmospheric circulation.
• Major environmental issues.

Part B – India

• Physiography of India.
• Drainage pattern and rivers.
• Monsoon and climatic regions.
• Natural resources.
• Population characteristics.

Part C – Rajasthan

• Physiography.
• Rivers and lakes.
• Climate.
• Natural vegetation and wildlife.
• Soils and agriculture.
• Mineral resources.
• Demography and tribes.
• UNESCO Geo-parks and geo-heritage sites.
• Tourism.

Unit I – Indian Polity, Governance, India & International Affairs

Constitution & Governance

• Constitution of India: origin, features, principles, amendments and basic structure doctrine.
• Fundamental rights, directive principles and duties.
• Recent constitutional developments, judicial pronouncements, constitutional morality and transformative constitutionalism.

Institutions & Federalism

• President, Vice-President, Prime Minister, Council of Ministers and Parliament.
• Federalism and Centre–State relations.
• Supreme Court and High Courts: judicial review, judicial activism, virtual courts, e-courts.

Dynamics of Indian Polity

• Party system, coalition politics and regionalism.
• Shift from identity-based to issue-based politics; gender participation.
• Electoral reforms, voting behaviour and election process.
• Internal security: threats, forces, agencies, roles and challenges.

Rajasthan Polity & Governance

• Political participation, leadership and electoral behaviour.
• Political parties and coalition politics in Rajasthan.
• Panchayati Raj and urban local self-government: structure and challenges.
• Public policy making in Rajasthan and implementation issues.
• E-governance initiatives: achievements and challenges.

India & International Affairs

• Post-Cold War world order: US hegemony, multipolarity, global political economy, terrorism.
• Indian foreign policy: determinants, relations with major powers and neighbours, diaspora and cultural diplomacy.
• India in global forums: UN, WTO, EU, ASEAN, BRICS, G-20, QUAD, I2U2, AUKUS, DAKSHIN.
• Climate and green diplomacy: COP summits, ISA, Mission LiFE.
• Recent strategic initiatives in foreign policy.

Current Affairs & Issues

• Major national and international events and personalities.
• Welfare schemes and government initiatives of Rajasthan.
• Awards, literature, science, technology and ICT developments.
• Sports policies, institutions and achievements of India and Rajasthan.
• Role of yoga in health, wellness and stress management.

Unit II – Concepts, Issues and Dynamics of Public Administration (Short Notes)

Public Administration: Theories & Principles

• Meaning, nature, scope and significance of public administration.
• Evolution of public administration; role in developed and developing societies.
• New Public Administration, New Public Management, Good Governance and New Public Service.
• Administrative theories: Scientific management, human relations, behavioural, structural-functional and ecological approaches.
• Principles of organisation: hierarchy, unity of command, span of control, delegation, centralisation and decentralisation, coordination, authority, responsibility and accountability.
• Administrative behaviour: leadership, communication and morale.

Union Government & Administrative Institutions

• UPSC, Election Commission, Finance Commission, C&AG, Lokpal, NITI Aayog.
• Personnel administration: recruitment, training, promotion, neutrality and anonymity; code of conduct.
• Issues in administration: Centre–State relations, minister–civil servant relations, generalists vs specialists, administrative reforms and social audit.
• Control over administration: legislative, executive and judicial control.

Comparative Public Administration

• Administrative systems of USA, UK, France and China – key features.

State & District Administration

• Governor, Chief Minister, Council of Ministers, State Secretariat, Chief Secretary, Directorates.
• Police administration, revenue board, State Election Commission, State Human Rights Commission, Lokayukta.
• District administration: District Collector; law and order, revenue and development administration.

Unit III – Behaviour and Law (Short Notes)

Part A – Behaviour

• Intelligence: cognitive, social and emotional intelligence.
• Cultural, appreciative, ethical and spiritual intelligence.
• Leadership: theories, styles, challenges and effectiveness at workplace.
• Communication: models, barriers, electronic communication and cyber security.
• Work behaviour: ethics and values; RAISEC model; person–fit.
• Stress and coping: occupational stress, burnout, stress management and gender issues.

Part B – Law

Contemporary Legal Issues

• Right to Information Act, 2005.
• Information Technology Act, 2000: cyber crimes, digital signatures, electronic records.
• Intellectual Property Rights: concept, types and purpose.

Crimes against Women and Children

• Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
• Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act, 2013.
• POCSO Act, 2012.
• Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007.

Important Land Laws in Rajasthan

• Rajasthan Tenancy Act, 1955.
• Rajasthan Land Revenue Act, 1956.
• Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act, 1994.
• Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
• Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

Criminal Procedure (Basic Knowledge)

• Cognizable and non-cognizable offences; bailable and non-bailable offences.
• FIR, arrest, search, seizure, summons, warrants and charge-sheet.
• Jurisdiction of police, magistrate and courts.

Unit – I : सामान्य हिन्दी

सामान्य हिन्दी: कुल अंक 90, इस प्रश्न पत्र का उद्देश्य अभ्यर्थी की भाषा-विषयक क्षमता तथा उसके विचारों की सही, स्पष्ट एवं प्रभावपूर्ण अभिव्यक्ति की परीक्षा करना है।

भाग – अ (अंक 30)

• उपसर्ग एवं प्रत्यय – शब्दों में से उपसर्ग एवं प्रत्यय पृथक करना
• पर्यायवाची शब्द का वाक्यों में प्रयोग द्वारा अर्थ स्पष्ट करना
• शब्द शुद्धि
• वाक्य शुद्धि
• मुहावरे – मुहावरों का प्रयोग से अर्थ स्पष्ट करना
• कहावत / लोकोक्ति प्रयोग से अर्थ स्पष्ट करना
• पारिभाषिक शब्दावली – प्रशासन से संबंधित अंग्रेज़ी शब्दों के समानार्थी हिन्दी पारिभाषिक शब्द

भाग – ब (अंक 30)

• संक्षेपण – गद्यावतरण का लगभग एक-तिहाई शब्दों में संक्षेपण
  • (शब्द सीमा – लगभग 150 शब्द)
• पल्लवन – किसी सूक्ति, काव्य पंक्ति, प्रसिद्ध कथन आदि का भाव विस्तार
  • (शब्द सीमा – लगभग 100 शब्द)
• अनुवाद – दिए हुए अंग्रेज़ी अनुच्छेद का हिन्दी में अनुवाद
  • (शब्द सीमा – लगभग 50 शब्द)

भाग – स (अंक 30)

• पत्र-लेखन – सामान्य कार्यालयी पत्र, कार्यालय आदेश, अर्द्धशासकीय पत्र, अनुस्मारक, प्रतिवेदन (रिपोर्ट)
• प्रारूप-लेखन – अधिसूचना, निविदा सूचना, परिपत्र, प्रेस विज्ञप्ति, कार्यालय ज्ञापन

Unit – II : General English (Total Marks 70)

Part A – Grammar & Usage (20 Marks)

• Preposition
• The same word used as different parts of speech
• Phrasal verbs and idioms (application)
• One-word substitution (application)
• Words often confused or misused (application)

Part B – Comprehension, Translation & Precis Writing (30 Marks)

• Comprehension of an unseen passage (approximately 300 words)
• Five questions based on the passage and precis writing of the same passage (approximately 100 words)
• Translation of five sentences from Hindi to English

Part C – Composition & Letter Writing (20 Marks)

• Elaboration of a given theme (any one out of three, approximately 150 words)
• Writing: Official letter / Demi-official / Official memorandum / Report writing (approximately 150 words)

• There will be six thematic areas in the essay part of the question paper.
• Candidates have to write one essay of about 600 words in either Hindi or English, as per their choice.
• The essay topics will be based on the following themes:
• Language, Literature and Cultural Heritage
• Society, Governance and Public Affairs
• Science, Technology, Environment and Sustainable Development
• Economy, Agriculture, Industry and Commerce
• Current Affairs, Disasters and National Development Initiatives
• Tourism, Culture and Contemporary Issues with reference to Rajasthan