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RPSC Assistant Professor (Public Administration) Syllabus 2026, Exam Pattern
RPSC Assistant Professor Public Administration Syllabus 2026, Exam Pattern, Exam Date 2026
Detail Information about RPSC has published notification 2026 for the recruitment of Assistant Professor (Public Administration) vacancies. Those Candidates who are Interested to the following vacancy and completed all Eligibility Criteria can read the Notification & Apply Online. In this page we provide the Complete Syllabus of this Recruitment with Latest Update Exam Pattern and the Exam Date also.
RPSC Assistant Professor (Public Administration) Syllabus 2026
Concerned Subject: Paper I (Public Administration) :
Paper-I
1. Basic Premises: Meaning, Nature, Scope & Significance of Public Administration, Evolution and present status of Discipline, Public Administration as an independent discipline, Public & Private Administration, Paradigm shift from Government to Governance- New Public Administration, New Public Management, Public Choice Theory, Good Governance, Globalization and its impact on Public Administration, Post Modernism.
2. Theories and Approaches: Classical- Fayol, Gulick, Urwick, Mooney & Riley. Scientific Management- F.W. Taylor and Associates. Bureaucratic Theory- Max Weber, Criticism and Post-Bureaucratic Organizations. Human Relation:- Elton Mayo, M.P. Follet and Chester Barnard. Herbert Simon, Behavioural, Systems, Ecological Approaches, Structural Functional.Organizational Humanaism: Chris, Argyris, Rensis Likert.
3. Principles of Organisation: Hierarchy, Unity of Command, Span of Control, Coordination, Delegation, Supervision, Authority and Responsibility, Line and Staff and Auxiliary Agencies, Decentralization.
4. Administrative Behaviour: Leadership- Trait, Behavioural and Contingency Theories. Communication- Meaning and Types. DecisionMaking- Herbert Simon. Motivation-Maslow, Herzberg, McGregor, Clayton Alderfer.
5. Comparative and Development Administration: Evolution, Meaning, Nature, Scope and Significance of Comparative Public Administration (CPA), Approaches to study of CPA- Ecological and structural Functional Contribution of F.W.Riggs, Problems of comparative Research, Features of Administrative systems of UK, USA and France. Concept and Features of Development Administration and Administrative Development, Development and Non-Development Dichotomy, Anti
Development Thesis, Bureaucracy and Development. Role of Non state actors in Development administration.
6. Human Resource Management: Evolution of Civil Services, Bureaucracy and Civil Service, Classification, Recruitment, Training, Promotion, Career-Development, Conduct and Discipline, Political Rights of Civil Servants, Right to Strike.
7. Financial Administration: Meaning and Importance of Financial Administration, Concept, Principles, Significance, Role and Types of Budget, Audit and Accounts-concept and importance.
8. Public Policy: Meaning, Significance and Types, Formulation, Implementation and Evaluation, Models of Public Policy-Making.
9. Administrative Law: Meaning, sources, significance, Administrative Law and Rule of Law, Delegated Legislation, Administrative Tribunals:- Concepts Emergence and Significance, Administrative Adjudication.
10. Research Methodology: Meaning, Nature and Problems of Objectivity in Social Research, Scientific Method, Types of Social Research, Research Design, Hypothesis, Sources and Methods of Data Collection, Sampling and Questionnaire.
Concerned Subject: Paper II (Public Administration) :
Paper-II
1. Evolution and Development of Indian Public Administration: Kautilya, British Legacy, Constitutional Framework, Parliamentary Democracy and Federalism, Salient Features of Indian Administration.
2. Union Government and Administration: The President, The Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Central Secretariat, Cabinet Secretariat, Prime Minister’s Office, Cabinet Committees, (IRDA) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority, (TRAI) Telecom Regularity Authority of India Union-State Relations- Legislative, Administrative and Financial.
3. State Administration: The Governor, the Chief Minister and Council of Minister, Chief Secretary, State Secretariat, Directorates and Field Organizations. Divisional Commissioner, Role of District Collector, Revenue Administration, Law & Order Administration, Development Administration.
4. Local Self Government- Urban and Rural: Meaning, Evolution and Development, Features of 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts, Organization and Functions of Urban and Rural Local Bodies, Major Challenges and Role in Modern Times.
5. Personnel Administration: Features and Constitutional Framework of Civil Services, Classification Recruitment, Training, Promotion and Capacity Building, Conduct and Discipline, Neutrality and Anonymity. Commitment, Professional Associations and Unionism. Classification of Indian civil services, Recruitment, Recruitment Agencies- U.P.S.C.
6. Financial Administration: Preparation, Enactment and Execution of Budget, Parliamentary Committees, Parliamentary Control over Finance, Comptroller and Auditor General of India, Role of Ministry of Finance. Monetary & Fiscal Policies Public, Borrowings and Public Debts.
7. Economic Policy and Planning: Salient features, Economic Policy since Independence, Mixed Economy and Industrial Policies, New Economic Policy and Disinvestment Policy, Economic Planning in India, Decentralized Planning, NITI Aayog, National Development Council, Public Sector Enterprises in India, Types, Features and their relative problem areas, Impact of Liberalization, Privatization & Globalization (LPG).
8. Accountability and Control: Administrative Accountability and Responsiveness, Legislative, Executive and Judicial Control over Administration, Lokpal and Lokayukta, Jan Sunwai.
9. Issues in Indian Administration: Minister-Civil Servant Relationship, Generalists versus Specialists. Ethics, Law and Order AdministrationRole of Central and State Agencies in tackling Insurgency, Terrorism and Corruption, Cyber Crimes, Administrative Reforms in India, Issues and Problems, Citizens Charter, Service Delivery, Right to Information, Role of Civil Society.
10. Social Administration: Social Welfare and Social Justice, Social Change, Welfare Boards- Centre and State, Major Sectors- Education and Health, Role of Non-Government Organizations and Self-Help Groups in socio-economic development, Reservation Policy.
Paper III: General Studies of Rajasthan :
History, Art, Culture, Literature and Heritage of Rajasthan :
1. Ancient Civilizations of Rajasthan with special reference to Mesolithic (Late Stone Age) sites in Rajasthan i.e. Nimbahera, Bagor and Mandia
2. Major dynasties of Rajasthan and its rulers through the Ages and their cultural achievements (1000-1800 A.D.)
3. Political resistance of Rajput Rulers against Muslim Power
Special reference to Rattan Singh, Hammir, Kanhad dev and Maldev, Chandrasen and Pratap
4. (i) Bhakti Movement and Sufism in Medieval Rajasthan special reference to Mira, Dadu and Khawaja Moin-ud-din Chishty
Saints: Special emphasis to be paid to teachings of Ramdevji, Gogaji, Tejaji, Pabuji, Mallinath, Dhanna, Pipa, Haridas, Raidas, Jasnath and Sects
(ii) Folk Gods and Goddesses
5. Political Awakening and Freedom Movement in Rajasthan: 1857, Peasant and Tribal Movements, Prajamandal Movements, Contribution of Women in Social and Political awakening
6. (i) Folk Culture: Fairs and Festivals, Different Schools of Painting, Folk Tales and Gathas, Folk Songs, Folk Dances, Folk Music and Instruments
(ii) Dress and Ornaments, Handicrafts
7. Rajasthani Language: Origin and Development
8. Main Dialects and Region
9. Rajasthani Scripts: Mudia and Devnagari
10. (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
11. Tourism and Rajasthan: Heritage, Tourism Policy and Vision
Geography of Rajasthan :
1. Physiographic Regions, Rivers and Lakes
2. Climate, Natural Vegetation, Soil, Minerals and Energy Resources – Renewable and Non-renewable
3. Population – Characteristics, Livestock, Biodiversity and its Conservation
4. Production and Distribution of Major Crops, Major Irrigation Projects, Major Industries
5. Drought and Famines, Desertification, Environmental Problems, Disaster Management and Pandemics
Political and Administrative System of Rajasthan :
1. Governor, Chief Minister and Council of Ministers
2. State Legislative Assembly, High Court and Judicial System of Rajasthan
3. 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
4. Chief Secretary, Government Secretariat, Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), Divisional Commissioner, District Administration, Institutions of Panchayati Raj and Urban Local- Self Government
5. Government Policies and Right based Citizenship: Right to Information, Guaranteed Delivery of Public Services, Citizen's Charters, Social Audit, Jan Soochna Portal, Rajasthan Sampark Portal etc
Economy of Rajasthan :
1. Characteristics of state economy
2. Occupational Distribution
3. Compositional trend of State Domestic Product
4. Major Sectoral Issues
(i) Agricultural Sector: Characteristics of agricultural sector in Rajasthan
Major Rabi and Kharif crops with special reference to oil seeds and spices. Irrigated area and trends, Problems of migrant workers and their rehabilitation. Agricultural credit
(ii) Livestock: Trends in livestock population. Milk production in Rajasthan
(iii) Industrial Outlook: Major industries of Rajasthan. Constraints to development of industries. MSMEs in Rajasthan. Roles and problem of small industries. Industrial sickness. Major state public sector enterprises SEZ in Rajasthan. Role of RIICO and RFC. Agro-Processing Policy (2020)
(iv) Service Sector: Primary education, Development in recent years. Health programmes of state government. Mid-Day Meal Programme Indira Rasoi Yojna
(v) Infrastructure Development: Progress in national highways, state highways and village roads. Power: Progress in power generation. Recent progress in solar power projects
(vi) Handicrafts of Rajasthan
(vii) Major items of exports from Rajasthan
(viii) Major welfare schemes of state government for economically and socially backward classes, disabled people, old-aged people. Steps taken for women empowerment and child development.
(ix) Regional economic inequalities in Rajasthan
Contemporary Events
1. Major Contemporary Events and Issues of Rajasthan
2. Persons and Places in News
3. Sports and Games
RPSC Assistant Professor (Public Administration) Exam Pattern 2026
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RPSC Assistant Professor Syllabus 2026 : Overview
| Organization Name | Rajasthan Public Service Commission |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor (Public Administration) |
| No.of Posts | Notified Soon |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Category | Syllabus and Exam Pattern |
| Job Location | Rajasthan |
| Official Website | rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in |
RPSC Assistant Professor (Public Administration) Syllabus 2026
Concerned Subject: Paper I (Public Administration) :
Paper-I
1. Basic Premises: Meaning, Nature, Scope & Significance of Public Administration, Evolution and present status of Discipline, Public Administration as an independent discipline, Public & Private Administration, Paradigm shift from Government to Governance- New Public Administration, New Public Management, Public Choice Theory, Good Governance, Globalization and its impact on Public Administration, Post Modernism.
2. Theories and Approaches: Classical- Fayol, Gulick, Urwick, Mooney & Riley. Scientific Management- F.W. Taylor and Associates. Bureaucratic Theory- Max Weber, Criticism and Post-Bureaucratic Organizations. Human Relation:- Elton Mayo, M.P. Follet and Chester Barnard. Herbert Simon, Behavioural, Systems, Ecological Approaches, Structural Functional.Organizational Humanaism: Chris, Argyris, Rensis Likert.
3. Principles of Organisation: Hierarchy, Unity of Command, Span of Control, Coordination, Delegation, Supervision, Authority and Responsibility, Line and Staff and Auxiliary Agencies, Decentralization.
4. Administrative Behaviour: Leadership- Trait, Behavioural and Contingency Theories. Communication- Meaning and Types. DecisionMaking- Herbert Simon. Motivation-Maslow, Herzberg, McGregor, Clayton Alderfer.
5. Comparative and Development Administration: Evolution, Meaning, Nature, Scope and Significance of Comparative Public Administration (CPA), Approaches to study of CPA- Ecological and structural Functional Contribution of F.W.Riggs, Problems of comparative Research, Features of Administrative systems of UK, USA and France. Concept and Features of Development Administration and Administrative Development, Development and Non-Development Dichotomy, Anti
Development Thesis, Bureaucracy and Development. Role of Non state actors in Development administration.
6. Human Resource Management: Evolution of Civil Services, Bureaucracy and Civil Service, Classification, Recruitment, Training, Promotion, Career-Development, Conduct and Discipline, Political Rights of Civil Servants, Right to Strike.
7. Financial Administration: Meaning and Importance of Financial Administration, Concept, Principles, Significance, Role and Types of Budget, Audit and Accounts-concept and importance.
8. Public Policy: Meaning, Significance and Types, Formulation, Implementation and Evaluation, Models of Public Policy-Making.
9. Administrative Law: Meaning, sources, significance, Administrative Law and Rule of Law, Delegated Legislation, Administrative Tribunals:- Concepts Emergence and Significance, Administrative Adjudication.
10. Research Methodology: Meaning, Nature and Problems of Objectivity in Social Research, Scientific Method, Types of Social Research, Research Design, Hypothesis, Sources and Methods of Data Collection, Sampling and Questionnaire.
Concerned Subject: Paper II (Public Administration) :
Paper-II
1. Evolution and Development of Indian Public Administration: Kautilya, British Legacy, Constitutional Framework, Parliamentary Democracy and Federalism, Salient Features of Indian Administration.
2. Union Government and Administration: The President, The Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Central Secretariat, Cabinet Secretariat, Prime Minister’s Office, Cabinet Committees, (IRDA) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority, (TRAI) Telecom Regularity Authority of India Union-State Relations- Legislative, Administrative and Financial.
3. State Administration: The Governor, the Chief Minister and Council of Minister, Chief Secretary, State Secretariat, Directorates and Field Organizations. Divisional Commissioner, Role of District Collector, Revenue Administration, Law & Order Administration, Development Administration.
4. Local Self Government- Urban and Rural: Meaning, Evolution and Development, Features of 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts, Organization and Functions of Urban and Rural Local Bodies, Major Challenges and Role in Modern Times.
5. Personnel Administration: Features and Constitutional Framework of Civil Services, Classification Recruitment, Training, Promotion and Capacity Building, Conduct and Discipline, Neutrality and Anonymity. Commitment, Professional Associations and Unionism. Classification of Indian civil services, Recruitment, Recruitment Agencies- U.P.S.C.
6. Financial Administration: Preparation, Enactment and Execution of Budget, Parliamentary Committees, Parliamentary Control over Finance, Comptroller and Auditor General of India, Role of Ministry of Finance. Monetary & Fiscal Policies Public, Borrowings and Public Debts.
7. Economic Policy and Planning: Salient features, Economic Policy since Independence, Mixed Economy and Industrial Policies, New Economic Policy and Disinvestment Policy, Economic Planning in India, Decentralized Planning, NITI Aayog, National Development Council, Public Sector Enterprises in India, Types, Features and their relative problem areas, Impact of Liberalization, Privatization & Globalization (LPG).
8. Accountability and Control: Administrative Accountability and Responsiveness, Legislative, Executive and Judicial Control over Administration, Lokpal and Lokayukta, Jan Sunwai.
9. Issues in Indian Administration: Minister-Civil Servant Relationship, Generalists versus Specialists. Ethics, Law and Order AdministrationRole of Central and State Agencies in tackling Insurgency, Terrorism and Corruption, Cyber Crimes, Administrative Reforms in India, Issues and Problems, Citizens Charter, Service Delivery, Right to Information, Role of Civil Society.
10. Social Administration: Social Welfare and Social Justice, Social Change, Welfare Boards- Centre and State, Major Sectors- Education and Health, Role of Non-Government Organizations and Self-Help Groups in socio-economic development, Reservation Policy.
Paper III: General Studies of Rajasthan :
History, Art, Culture, Literature and Heritage of Rajasthan :
1. Ancient Civilizations of Rajasthan with special reference to Mesolithic (Late Stone Age) sites in Rajasthan i.e. Nimbahera, Bagor and Mandia
2. Major dynasties of Rajasthan and its rulers through the Ages and their cultural achievements (1000-1800 A.D.)
3. Political resistance of Rajput Rulers against Muslim Power
Special reference to Rattan Singh, Hammir, Kanhad dev and Maldev, Chandrasen and Pratap
4. (i) Bhakti Movement and Sufism in Medieval Rajasthan special reference to Mira, Dadu and Khawaja Moin-ud-din Chishty
Saints: Special emphasis to be paid to teachings of Ramdevji, Gogaji, Tejaji, Pabuji, Mallinath, Dhanna, Pipa, Haridas, Raidas, Jasnath and Sects
(ii) Folk Gods and Goddesses
5. Political Awakening and Freedom Movement in Rajasthan: 1857, Peasant and Tribal Movements, Prajamandal Movements, Contribution of Women in Social and Political awakening
6. (i) Folk Culture: Fairs and Festivals, Different Schools of Painting, Folk Tales and Gathas, Folk Songs, Folk Dances, Folk Music and Instruments
(ii) Dress and Ornaments, Handicrafts
7. Rajasthani Language: Origin and Development
8. Main Dialects and Region
9. Rajasthani Scripts: Mudia and Devnagari
10. (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
11. Tourism and Rajasthan: Heritage, Tourism Policy and Vision
Geography of Rajasthan :
1. Physiographic Regions, Rivers and Lakes
2. Climate, Natural Vegetation, Soil, Minerals and Energy Resources – Renewable and Non-renewable
3. Population – Characteristics, Livestock, Biodiversity and its Conservation
4. Production and Distribution of Major Crops, Major Irrigation Projects, Major Industries
5. Drought and Famines, Desertification, Environmental Problems, Disaster Management and Pandemics
Political and Administrative System of Rajasthan :
1. Governor, Chief Minister and Council of Ministers
2. State Legislative Assembly, High Court and Judicial System of Rajasthan
3. 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
4. Chief Secretary, Government Secretariat, Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), Divisional Commissioner, District Administration, Institutions of Panchayati Raj and Urban Local- Self Government
5. Government Policies and Right based Citizenship: Right to Information, Guaranteed Delivery of Public Services, Citizen's Charters, Social Audit, Jan Soochna Portal, Rajasthan Sampark Portal etc
Economy of Rajasthan :
1. Characteristics of state economy
2. Occupational Distribution
3. Compositional trend of State Domestic Product
4. Major Sectoral Issues
(i) Agricultural Sector: Characteristics of agricultural sector in Rajasthan
Major Rabi and Kharif crops with special reference to oil seeds and spices. Irrigated area and trends, Problems of migrant workers and their rehabilitation. Agricultural credit
(ii) Livestock: Trends in livestock population. Milk production in Rajasthan
(iii) Industrial Outlook: Major industries of Rajasthan. Constraints to development of industries. MSMEs in Rajasthan. Roles and problem of small industries. Industrial sickness. Major state public sector enterprises SEZ in Rajasthan. Role of RIICO and RFC. Agro-Processing Policy (2020)
(iv) Service Sector: Primary education, Development in recent years. Health programmes of state government. Mid-Day Meal Programme Indira Rasoi Yojna
(v) Infrastructure Development: Progress in national highways, state highways and village roads. Power: Progress in power generation. Recent progress in solar power projects
(vi) Handicrafts of Rajasthan
(vii) Major items of exports from Rajasthan
(viii) Major welfare schemes of state government for economically and socially backward classes, disabled people, old-aged people. Steps taken for women empowerment and child development.
(ix) Regional economic inequalities in Rajasthan
Contemporary Events
1. Major Contemporary Events and Issues of Rajasthan
2. Persons and Places in News
3. Sports and Games
RPSC Assistant Professor (Public Administration) Exam Pattern 2026
Negative Marking : 0.33
| Paper | Subject | No.of Question | Marks | Duration |
| Paper 1 | Subject concerned with the post (Public Administration) | 150 | 75 | 3 Hour |
| Paper 2 | Subject concerned with the post (Public Administration) | 150 | 75 | 3 Hour |
| Paper 3 | General Studies of Rajasthan | 100 | 50 | 2 Hour |
| Total | 400 | 200 | 8 Hour |
Exam Date 2026 : Notified Soon
Starting Date of Application Form : Notified Soon
Last Date of Application Form : Notified Soon
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