RPSC Assistant Professor Syllabus 2026, Post-wise Syllabus and Important Topics

Apr 14, 2026

The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) releases all important information regarding the Assistant Professor Recruitment on the RPSC official website. The RPSC Assistant Professor notification 2026 will accept applications in a precise format for all interested job seekers to fill the positions of assistant professor.

This position is open to applicants who hold a postgraduate degree in economics, public administration, sociology, mathematics, commerce, or statistics from a recognized university/institution and has qualified for the NET/SLET/SET. Age relaxation for reserved categories will be applicable under the rules and regulations of the government.

Table of Contents

RPSC Highlights
RPSC Syllabus
2.1 Paper 1 & 2
2.2 Paper 3
RPSC FAQs

RPSC Highlights

RPSC Assistant Professor 2026 - Important Highlights

The RPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment process consists of two stages – a written examination and an interview.
For each subject, the RPSC Assistant Professor Syllabus is published separately.
Candidates must familiarise themselves with the RPSC Assistant Professor Exam pattern to learn about the number of papers, the weightage of each question, the time limit, and other details.
The objective-type written exam carries a total score of 200 marks. Also, the interview round is of 24 marks.

Candidates can check RPSC Assistant Professor Preparation Books here.

The RPSC Assistant Professor Syllabus 2026 is necessary for candidates because it outlines which topics should be prioritized and which can be skipped. The RPSC Assistant Professor Exam Pattern is also very crucial because it facilitates applicants in preparing for the exam appropriately.

RPSC Syllabus

RPSC Assistant Professor Syllabus 2026

The selection process for the position of Assistant Professor is conducted by the RPSC in two stages: a written test and an interview round.

All exams will be conducted offline/online, with questions based on multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
A minimum of 35% is required, with a combined score of 40%.
There will be 1/3 negative marking, and 3 marks will be awarded for each correct answer.

The interview round has no predefined syllabus; it is entirely based on the performance of the candidates who cleared the written test. The question paper for the RPSC Assistant Professor exam will be divided into three sections:

Paper 1 for the subject related to the post.
Paper 2 for the subject related to the post.
Paper 3 on the General Studies of Rajasthan.

RPSC Assistant Professor 2026 - Syllabus For Paper 1 And Paper 2 (Official)

The RPSC Assistant Professor Syllabus for all the subjects will be available in PDF format on the official website for download. You can get the entire syllabus in PDF format for all subjects from the official website in the following table:

Name Of Subject	Papers
History	Paper 1 Paper 2
Business Administration	Paper 1 Paper 2
Accountancy and Business Statistics	Paper 1 Paper 2
Agriculture (Entomology)	Paper 1 Paper 2
Botany	Paper 1 Paper 2
Chemistry	Paper 1 Paper 2
Drawing and Painting	Paper 1 Paper 2
Economics	Paper 1 Paper 2
Economic Administration and Financial Management	Paper 1 Paper 2
Geography	Paper 1 Paper 2
Geology	Paper 1 Paper 2
English	Paper 1 Paper 2
Hindi	Paper 1 Paper 2
Public Administration	Paper 1 Paper 2
Zoology	Paper 1 Paper 2
Urdu	Paper 1 Paper 2
Textile Dyeing and Printing	Paper 1 Paper 2
Sociology	Paper 1 Paper 2
Sanskrit	Paper 1 Paper 2
Punjabi	Paper 1 Paper 2
Political Science	Paper 1 Paper 2
Physics	Paper 1 Paper 2
Philosophy	Paper 1 Paper 2
Music Vocal	Paper 1 Paper 2
Mathematics	Paper 1 Paper 2
Law	Paper 1 Paper 2
Home Science – Child Development	Paper 1 Paper 2
Home Science – Clothing Textile	Paper 1 Paper 2
Home Science – Education Extension	Paper 1 Paper 2
Home Science – Food Nutrition	Paper 1 Paper 2
Home Science – Home Management	Paper 1 Paper 2

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RPSC Assistant Professor 2026 - Syllabus For Paper 3 (General Studies)

Paper 3 of the RPSC Assistant Professor consists of the subject ‘General Studies of Rajasthan’ for the written examination. Every year, the RPSC Assistant Professor syllabus for this paper is nearly the same. It is necessary to clear all three papers to get selected for this post. I am providing a table of detailed information for the syllabus of Paper 3: General Studies of Rajasthan.

Topic	Syllabus
History, Art, Culture, Literature, and Heritage of Rajasthan	Ancient Civilizations of Rajasthan and its major monuments. Rajasthan's major dynasties and rulers throughout the ages, as well as their cultural achievements (1000-1800 A.D.). Rajput rulers were against Muslim power in the political arena. (a) Bhakti Movement and Sufism in Medieval Rajasthan. (b) Folk Gods and Goddesses. Political Awakening and the Freedom Movement in Rajasthan: 1857, Peasant and Tribal Movements, Prajamandal Movements, and Women's Contribution to Social and Political Awakening. (a) Folk Culture: Fairs and Festivals, Different Schools of Painting, Folk Tales and Gathas, Folk Songs, Folk Dances, Folk Music and Instruments. (b) Dress and Ornaments, Handicrafts. Rajasthani Language: Origin and Development. Main Dialects and Regions. Rajasthani Scripts: Mudia and Devnagari. (a) Rajasthani Literature: Its Evolution. (i) Early Period (ii) Pre-Medieval Period (iii) Post-Medieval Period (iv) Modern Period. (b) Famous Writers and their Works. Tourism and Rajasthan: Heritage, Tourism Policy and Vision.
Geography of Rajasthan	Climate, Natural Vegetation, Soil, Minerals, and Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy Resources. Physiographic Regions, Rivers, and Lakes Population – Characteristics, Livestock, Biodiversity, and its Conservation. Major Crop Production and its Distribution, Major Irrigation Projects, Major Industries Droughts and famines, desertification, environmental issues, and Disaster Management and Pandemics.
Polity and Administration System of Rajasthan	Governor, Chief Minister, and Council of Ministers. State Legislative Assembly, High Court, and Judicial System of Rajasthan. Rajasthan Public Service Commission, State Election Commission, State Finance Commission, State Human Rights Commission, State Commission for Women, State Information Commission, Lokayukta, and Auditor General. Chief Secretary, Government Secretariat, Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), Divisional Commissioner, District Administration, Panchayati Raj Institutions, and Local- Self-Government. Government Policies and Developmental Programmes, Legal Rights, Citizen Charters, Social Audit
Economy of Rajasthan	Rajasthan Economy: Characteristics, State Domestic Product Composition, and Occupational Distribution. Major Issues – (a) Agriculture Sector- Major Rabi and Kharif Crops, Irrigated and Non-Irrigated Area, Land Holding. (b) Industrial Sector- Role, Obstacles, and Problems of Small-Scale Industries, State Public Enterprises, RIICO, SEZ, RFC. (c) Service Sector- Health Programmes, Child Education, Mid-Day Meal Programme, Banking, and Insurance Services, Agriculture and Industrial Finance, Agriculture Insurance, Outsourcing. (d) Service Sector: Development in recent years in primary education, Health programs of state government, Mid-Day Meal Programme, Indira Rasoi Yojna. (v) Infrastructure Development: Advancement in National highways, state highways, and village roads. Progress in the generation of electricity, Recent development in solar energy projects. (vi) Rajasthani handicrafts (vii) Major items of exports from Rajasthan. (viii) State government's major welfare schemes for economically and socially deprived groups, disabled people, and the elderly. Initiatives were taken for the Empowerment of Women and the Development of Children. (ix) Regional economic differences in Rajasthan.
Contemporary Events	Major Contemporary Events and Issues of Rajasthan. Persons and Places in News. Sports and Games.

Conclusion

Because each exam has a unique syllabus, you must be very clear about what to study and what not to study once you have decided on an exam. It is possible to make effective use of time by avoiding wasting time on topics that are irrelevant to the exam. Going through the topics that have been added to the syllabus will help you gain an advantage over the other aspirants.

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RPSC FAQs

RPSC Assistant Professor Syllabus 2026 FAQS

Ques. When will RPSC Assistant Professor Examination 2026 take place?

Ans. The exam dates will be released soon on the official website of RPSC. Keep following the latest article and checking the official website for updates.

Ques. What is the exam pattern of the RPSC Assistant Professor Exam?

Ans. The RPSC Assistant Professor will comprise the question paper that is divided into three further sections:

Paper 1 for the subject related to the post.
Paper 2 for the subject related to the post.
Paper 3 on the General Studies of Rajasthan.

Ques. Is there any negative marking in the RPSC Assistant Professor Examination?

Ans. Yes, there will be 1/3 negative marking, and 3 marks will be awarded for each correct answer. A minimum of 35% is required, with a combined score of 40%.

Ques. Is it compulsory to study for all three papers to clear the RPSC Assistant Professor entrance examination?

Ans. Yes, the entrance examination pattern of RPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 consists of Paper 1, Paper 2, and Paper 3 followed by the personal interview. Therefore, it is compulsory to clear all the papers and the interview to get selected for this post.

Ques. Is the General Studies of Rajasthan an important subject to study for the post of RPSC Assistant Professor?

Ans. General Studies of Rajasthan constitutes 50 marks out of 200 in the entrance examination test; therefore, it is very necessary to study this subject as it becomes a deciding factor in the selection process of this examination.