
Candidates appearing for the Sub Inspector post in Rajasthan should know that Paper 1 will have questions from Hindi topics, and Paper 2 will have questions from General Knowledge and General Science, including History, Geography, Economics, Current Affairs, etc. Candidates can learn about the topic-wise Rajasthan SI Syllabus 2026 further in the article. Get detailed information about the Rajasthan Police Recruitment Syllabus 2026.
Paper 1: Hindi
Topics:
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Word Formation: Sandhi & Sandhi-Vichchhed, Samas, Prefixes, Suffixes
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Word Types: (a) Tatsam, Ardhatatsam, Tadbhav, Deshaj, Videshi (b) Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Verb, Indeclinables (Adverb, Preposition, Interjection)
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Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, Meaning distinction of word pairs, Meaningful words for phrases, Homonyms, Discretion of synonyms, Appropriate word selection, Synonyms vocabulary
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Word Correction (Spelling)
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Grammatical Categories: Case markers, Gender, Number, Person, Tense, Mood, Aspect, Voice
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Sentence Structure
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Sentence Correction
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Use of Punctuation Marks
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Idioms/Proverbs
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Technical Terminology: Administrative, Legal (especially)
Paper 2: General Knowledge and General Science
History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition and Heritage of Rajasthan
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Major Landmarks in the History of Rajasthan, Major Dynasties, their Administrative and Revenue Systems, Socio-Cultural Issues
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Freedom Movement, Political Awakening and Integration
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Salient Features of Architecture – Forts and Monuments
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Arts, Paintings and Handicrafts
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Important Works of Rajasthani Literature, Local Dialects
Fairs, Festivals, Folk Music and Folk Dances
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Rajasthani Culture, Traditions and Heritage
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Religious Movements, Saints and Folk Deities of Rajasthan
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Important Tourist Places
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Leading Personalities of Rajasthan
Indian History: Ancient and Medieval Period
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Salient Features and Major Landmarks of Ancient and Medieval India
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Art, Culture, Literature and Architecture
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Major Dynasties, their Administrative Systems, Socio-Economic Conditions, Prominent Movements
Modern Period
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Modern Indian History (from about the middle of the 18th century until the present) – Significant Events, Personalities and Issues
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The Freedom Struggle and Indian National Movement – its Various Stages and Important Contributors and Contributions from Different Parts of the Country
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Social and Religious Reform Movements in the 19th and 20th Century
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Post-Independence Consolidation and Reorganization within the Country
Geography of World and India:
World Geography
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Broad Physical Features
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Environmental and Ecological Issues
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Wildlife and Bio-diversity
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International Waterways
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Major Industrial Regions
Geography of India
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Broad Physical Features and Major Physiographic Divisions
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Agriculture and Agro-based Activities
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Minerals – Iron, Manganese, Coal, Oil and Gas, Atomic Minerals
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Major Industries and Industrial Development
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Transportation – Major Transport Corridors
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Natural Resources
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Environmental Problems and Ecological Issues
Geography of Rajasthan
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Broad Physical Features and Major Physiographic Divisions
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Natural Resource of Rajasthan
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Climate, Natural Vegetation, Forests, Wildlife and Bio-diversity
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Major Irrigation Projects
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Mines and Minerals
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Population
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Major Industries and Potential for Industrial Development
Indian Constitution, Political System and Governance:
Constitutional Development and Indian Constitution
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Government of India Acts: 1919 and 1935
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Constituent Assembly
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Nature of Indian Constitution
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Preamble
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Fundamental Rights
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Directive Principles of State
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Fundamental Duties
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Federal Structure
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Constitutional Amendments
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Emergency Provisions
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Public Interest Litigation
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Judicial Review
Indian Political System and Governance
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Nature of Indian State
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Democracy in India
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Reorganization of States
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Coalition Governments
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Political Parties
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National Integration
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Union and State Executive
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Union and State Legislative
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Judiciary
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President
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Parliament
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Supreme Court
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Election Commission
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Comptroller and Auditor General
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Planning Commission
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National Development Council
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Central Vigilance Commission
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Central Information Commission
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Lokpal
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National Human Rights Commission
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Local Self Government and Panchayati Raj
Political and Administrative System of Rajasthan
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Governor, Chief Minister, State Assembly
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High Court
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Rajasthan Public Service Commission
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District Administration
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State Human Rights Commission
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Lokayukta
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State Election Commission
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State Information Commission
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Public Policy, Legal Rights and Citizen Charter
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Knowledge about Crimes against Women and Children and Legal Provisions/Rules relating to it
Public Policy and Rights
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National Public Policy as a Welfare State
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Various Legal Rights and Citizen Charter
Economic Concepts and Indian Economy:
Basic Concepts of Economics
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Basic Knowledge of Budgeting, Banking, Public Finance, National Income, Growth and Development
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Accounting – Concept, Tools and Uses in Administration
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Stock Exchange and Share Market
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Fiscal and Monetary Policies
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Subsidies, Public Distribution System
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E-Commerce
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Inflation – Concept, Impact and Control Mechanism
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Five Year Plans – Objectives, Strategies and Achievements
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Major Sectors of Economy – Agriculture, Industry, Services and Trade – Current Status, Issues and Initiatives
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Major Economic Problems and Government Initiatives, Economic Reforms and Liberalization
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Human Development Index
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Poverty and Unemployment – Concept, Types, Causes, Remedies and Current Flagship Schemes
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Provisions for Weaker Sections
Economy of Rajasthan
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Macro Overview of Economy
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Major Agricultural, Industrial and Service Sector Issues
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Growth, Development and Planning
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Infrastructure and Resources
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Major Development Projects
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Programs and Schemes – Government Welfare Schemes for SC/ST/Backward Classes/Minorities/Disabled Persons, Destitute, Women, Children, Old Age People, Farmers and Labourers
Also See: How much is the monthly and annual salary of an Excise Inspector?
Science and Technology
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Basics of Everyday Science
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Electronics, Computers, Information and Communication Technology
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Space Technology including Satellites
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Defense Technology
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Nanotechnology
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Human Body, Food and Nutrition, Health Care
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Environmental and Ecological Changes and its Impacts
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Biodiversity, Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
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Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry and Animal Husbandry with Special Reference to Rajasthan
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Development of Science and Technology in Rajasthan
Reasoning and Mental Ability
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Logical Reasoning (Deductive, Inductive, Abductive)
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Statement and Assumptions
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Statement and Argument
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Statements and Conclusion
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Courses of Action
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Analytical Reasoning
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Number Series
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Letter Series
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Odd Man Out
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Coding–Decoding
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Problems Relating to Relations
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Shapes and their Sub-sections
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Elementary Knowledge of Mathematical and Statistical Analysis
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Number System
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Order of Magnitude
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Ratio and Proportion
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Percentage
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Simple and Compound Interest
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Data Analysis (Tables, Bar Diagrams, Line Graph, Pie-Chart)
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Current Affairs
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Major Current Events and Issues of State (Rajasthan), National and International Importance
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Persons and Places in Recent News
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Games and Sports Related Activities