Rajasthan Police SI Syllabus 2025: Paper I and Paper II Guide

The Rajasthan Police SI syllabus is set by the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) for the Sub Inspector/Platoon Commander Competitive Examination. For the 2025 cycle, RPSC published the scheme of examination and syllabus on 27 October 2025: Paper I covers General Hindi and Paper II covers General Knowledge and General Science, each worth 200 marks.

Unlike many exams, RPSC publishes a topic-wise list for both papers, so you can plan from the official document itself. This page turns that list into a working checklist, shows where to start, flags the one new topic added for 2025, and gives the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) scheme that follows the written exam.

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Rajasthan Police SI Syllabus at a Glance

Both papers are objective, with 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer as stated in the official syllabus.

Key Changes to Know

• New criminal laws added: the 2025 Paper II syllabus adds "Basic Knowledge of New Criminal Laws" under the Constitution and governance unit. It was not in the 2021 syllabus.

• Rest of the syllabus unchanged: the other Paper II units and the Paper I Hindi list match the 2021 syllabus in substance.

• Five-option OMR sheet: every question now has a fifth option for "not attempted", and leaving more than 10% of questions fully blank leads to disqualification.

• Same PET events: the PET still scores the 100 metre race, long jump, and chin-ups for men or shot put for women.

Older pages may still show the 2021 syllabus without the criminal laws topic, so follow the official 2025 document.

Paper I: General Hindi Syllabus

Paper I tests Hindi grammar and usage. The table follows the ten units in the official list, with a suggested starting point for each.

Vocabulary, word correction and sentence correction reward regular drilling more than one-time reading. Administrative and legal terminology is specific to this exam's police context, so give it a dedicated list from the start.

Paper II: General Knowledge and General Science Syllabus

History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition and Heritage of Rajasthan

• History: major landmarks, major dynasties and their administrative and revenue systems, socio-cultural issues.

• Freedom movement: political awakening and the integration of Rajasthan.

• Art and architecture: forts and monuments, arts, paintings and handicrafts.

• Literature and culture: important works of Rajasthani literature, local dialects, fairs, festivals, folk music and folk dances.

• Religion and people: religious movements, saints and lok devtas, important tourist places and leading personalities.

Indian History

• Ancient and medieval: major landmarks, art, culture, literature and architecture, major dynasties and their administration, socio-economic conditions and prominent movements.

• Modern: events, personalities and issues from about the mid-18th century, the freedom struggle and national movement, 19th and 20th century reform movements, and post-independence consolidation.

Geography of the World, India and Rajasthan

Indian Constitution, Political System and Governance

• Constitutional development: Government of India Acts of 1919 and 1935, the Constituent Assembly, the Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, Fundamental Duties, federal structure, amendments, emergency provisions, PIL and judicial review.

• Political system: Union and state executive, legislature and judiciary, and bodies such as the Election Commission, CAG, CVC, Central Information Commission, Lokpal and NHRC, plus local self-government and Panchayati Raj.

• Public policy and rights: the welfare state, legal rights and the citizen charter.

• New criminal laws: basic knowledge, new for 2025.

Political and Administrative System of Rajasthan

• Institutions: Governor, Chief Minister, State Assembly, High Court, RPSC, district administration, State Human Rights Commission, Lokayukta, State Election Commission and State Information Commission.

• Law and protection: public policy, legal rights and citizen charter, and crimes against women and children with related legal provisions.

Economic Concepts, Indian Economy and Economy of Rajasthan

• Basic concepts: budgeting, banking, public finance, national income, accounting, the stock market, fiscal and monetary policy, subsidies, PDS, e-commerce and inflation.

• Development and planning: five-year plans, major sectors, economic problems and reforms, HDI, poverty and unemployment, and provisions for weaker sections.

• Rajasthan economy: macro overview, sector issues, infrastructure, major projects and welfare schemes for different groups.

Science and Technology

• Core science: everyday science, human body, food, nutrition and health care.

• Technology: electronics, computers and ICT, space technology, defence technology, nanotechnology, biotechnology and genetic engineering.

• Environment and Rajasthan: ecological change, biodiversity, agriculture, horticulture, forestry and animal husbandry in Rajasthan, and science and technology development in the state.

Reasoning and Mental Ability

Current Affairs

Major current events and issues of Rajasthan, national and international importance, persons and places in recent news, and games and sports.

Rajasthan appears in history, geography, polity, economy and science, so it carries the most weight across Paper II. Legal topics, namely the new criminal laws and crimes against women and children, are short to study and directly relevant to the post.

Overlap Between the Written Exam and the Interview

Physical Efficiency Test Scheme

The PET carries 100 marks, and candidates need 50% to be considered for selection. The scoring below is from the official 2025 PET scheme.

Lower marks are given for slower times and shorter distances, and ex-servicemen have separate standards. The interview has no published syllabus; it assesses personality, tact, behaviour, aptitude, judgement, leadership and knowledge of Rajasthani culture.

How to Cover the Syllabus

1. Weeks 1 to 8: build concepts in Hindi grammar and Rajasthan history, geography and polity. Start a daily current affairs habit of 30 to 40 minutes with monthly notes.

2. Weeks 3 to 10: add Indian history, the Constitution, economy, science, and the legal topics. Practise reasoning and numeracy for 20 minutes a day.

3. From week 6: take topic tests and 20-minute sectional tests for Hindi vocabulary, sentence correction and Rajasthan GK.

4. Final phase: full-length timed papers for both subjects, same-day analysis, and an error log for weak topics. Start PET training alongside, not after the result.