RSSB Teaching Associate (Animal Science) Syllabus 2026, Exam Pattern, Exam Date 2026
Detail Information about Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB), Jaipur has published notification 2026 for the recruitment of Teaching Associate (Animal Science) 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.
RSSB Teaching Associate Syllabus 2026 : Overview
| Organization Name |
Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB), Jaipur |
| Department |
Rajasthan College Education Society (Raj-CES) |
| Post Name |
Teaching Associate (Animal Science) |
| Total Post |
43 |
| RSSB Teaching Associate Exam Date 2026 |
August/September/October 2026 (Tentative) |
| Nature of Post |
Contractual (as per Raj-CES Rules 2023) |
| Application Mode |
Online |
| Category |
Syllabus and Exam Pattern |
| Job Location |
Rajasthan |
| Official Website |
rssb.rajasthan.gov.in |
RSSB Teaching Associate (Animal Science) Syllabus 2026
Paper-I (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 other 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 Nonrenewable.
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 LocalSelf 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 Yojana.
(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) Latest major welfare schemes of state government with special reference to 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.
Paper-II (Subject concerned)
Teaching Associate (Animal Science)
Unit 1 : General
Present status and future prospects of livestock and poultry development in India and special focus on Rajasthan. Effect of industrialization and mechanization of agriculture in livestock sector.
Breed study on the aspect of phenotype appearance, lactation length, milk production and adaptation of following breeds.
Cattle- Gir, Sahiwal, Haryanwi, Mewati, Tharparkar, Nagori and other common breeds. Buffalo- Murra, Jafarawadi, Bhadawari, Surti and Mehasana.
Sheep-Malpura, Chokala, Magra, Bikaneri and Pugal.
Goat- Beetal, Jamanapari, Black Bangal, Pashmina Kashmiri. Camels- Bikaneri, Jaisalmeri, Kutchi, Mewari and Jalori.
Poultry- WLH, Rhode Island Red, Sussex, Cornish Windottle, Menarka, Australorp, Asiatic breed Asil, Kadaknath, Chatgaon, exotic and other famous breeds like Holestein Friesian, Jersey, Red Sindhi, exotic sheep breed, Rambouillet, Merino etc. Various livestock programmes conducted by ICAR in India and Rajasthan. Domestication and behavior of animals. Mating behavior of animals and poultry. Social order in farm animals. Adaptation of different breeds of livestock and poultry cloning in animal and advances in Embryo Transfer Technology (ETT) in cattle.
Unit 2: Feeding Management
Nutrients and their functions. Nutritional requirements and feeding managements of different categories of livestock and poultry. Feed additives including antibiotic and probiotic feeding in farm animals and poultry. Formulation and compounding of rations for various categories of livestock and poultry. Least cost ration formulation. Systems of feeding livestock and poultry. Feeding standards for livestockandpoultry. Feed conversion efficiency of various categories of livestock and poultry. Processing and storage of conventional and non-conventional feed ingredients. Agro-industrial by- products in animal and poultry feeds. Feeding of various categories of animals on TDN/DCP & Energy based.
Unit 3 : Reproduction Management
Reproductive systems of farm animals and poultry. Climate and nutrition affecting reproductive performance in farm animals. Importance of early pregnancy diagnosis. Methods of heat detection. Artificial insemination. Oestrus prediction and synchronization. Causes of disturbed fertility and its prevention in farm animals. Factors affecting reproductive efficiency. Summer and winter management problems and their solutions.
Unit 4: Shelter Management
Housing systems, selection of site and lay out of animal and poultry houses. Space requirement for livestock and poultry. Housing designs in different agro-climatic regions. Macro and micro-climaticchanges affecting designs of animal and poultry houses. Construction of cheap animal and poultry housing utilizing local resources. Automation in livestock farming. Disposal of animal wastes under urban and rural conditions. Disposal of carcasses. Open and close housing TXT and FXF system with merits and demerits.
Unit 5: Health Management
General approach to livestock health programmes. Prevention of diseases. Hygiene and sanitation on animal and poultry farm. Symptoms of illhealth, important infectious diseases of livestock and poultryand their control. Vaccination schedules in animals and poultry. Internal and external parasites and their control. Accidental health disorders and their control. Common disinfectants used on animal farms. Concept of first aid at farms. Segregation and quarantine management for large animals and birds. Quarantine Act, Zoonotic diseases, labour health programme.
Unit 6: Animal Husbandry and Management of farm animals
Role of livestock in Indian Economy with special reference to Rajasthan. Animal Husbandry in India- present and future, Cattle, buffalo, sheep, goat, camel production trends and factors affecting them. Identification, castration, dehorning, ageing, handling and restraining of farm animals, milk and its composition, clean milk production, hormonal regulation of lactation. Care of the cow and calf during and after parturition. Management strategies for reducing mortality in farm animals. Management to improve productive and reproductive efficiency in livestock.
Unit 7: Production and Management of Poultry
Brooding of chicks. Management of growing, laying and breeding flocks. Shelter management. Biosecurity and environmental considerations. Cage layer management and well being of poultry. Light management in poultrysheds. Hatchery business management. Management duringstress. Chick sexing. Maintenance of poultry farm records. Health and sanitation problems. Prevention and disease control. Poultry shows. Handling care of table eggs and processing of birds for meat. Moulting in Poultry and effect of lighting on Production.
Unit 8: Animal Nutrition and Conservation
Composition and classification feed stuffs, roughages. Nutritive value of feeds and fodders, conservation and preservation of feeds and fodders, annual and perennial fodder crops, pasture development and management. The digestive organs, digestive process of Rumiants. Desirable characteristics of aration, computation of ration for cattle and buffaloes, balanced ration. Strategies for round the year fodder production.
Unit 9: Breeding Management
Basic principles of inheritance. Concept of heritability, repeatability and selection. Important methods of selection and systems of breeding in farm animals and poultry. Importance of maintaining breeding records and their scientific interpretation.
Unit 10: Economics and Marketing of Livestock and Poultry and their products
Economic principles as applied to livestock and poultry production. Production functions. Farm size, resources and product combinations. Cost concepts. Effect criteria in use of resources in livestock production. Maintenance of evaluation of different production records. Insurance and financing of livestock enterprises. Project formulation for setting up livestock and poultry farms. Different approaches to marketing of livestock and poultry products. Present status of cattle fairs and methods of selling livestock in India and Rajasthan. Market news and information. Determination of prices of livestock and poultry products. Vertical integration in livestock products industries. Basic principles of inheritance. Concept of heritability, repeatability and selection. Important methods of selection and systems of breeding in farm animals and poultry. Importance of maintaining breeding records and their scientific interpretation.
RSSB Teaching Associate (Animal Science) Exam Pattern 2026
Negative Marking : 0.33 (Each Paper)
| Paper |
Subject |
No.of Question |
Marks |
Duration |
| Paper I |
General Studies of Rajasthan |
60 |
75 |
1 Hour |
| Paper II |
Subject concerned |
120 |
300 |
2 Hours |
| |
Total |
180
|
375 |
|
RSSB Teaching Associate Exam Date 2026 : August /September /October 2026 (Tentative)
Starting Date of Application Form : 05th May 2026
Last Date of Application Form : 03rd June 2026
Total Post : 43