The RSSB 4th Grade Recruitment Exam is conducted by the Rajasthan Subordinate Service Selection Board (RSSB) to fill Group D-level vacancies across different government departments of the state. Every year, many students apply for this exam because of the job security and stable career opportunities it offers. In the recent Fourth Grade Recruitment 2024 notification, the exam pattern has been revised by the board, and the marks distribution among subjects has also been updated, which makes it important for students to carefully understand the new exam pattern of the 4th Class Employee Recruitment Examination before starting their preparation.

With over 53,000 vacancies announced for the recruitment cycle of 2024-25, the competition has become tougher, so a smart study plan, regular practice, and focused preparation for each subject are very important. In this blog, we are sharing with you a simple, step-by-step guide to studying smart and improving your chances of cracking the exam.

Understanding the Rajasthan 4th Grade Recruitment Exam Pattern

Before starting with your preparation, it is important to understand the exam’s pattern.

The RSSB 4th Grade exam is an objective-type exam carrying a total of 200 marks.
There is a negative marking of one-third (⅓) of the marks for each wrong answer.
The exam consists of four sections, having questions from these subjects: General Hindi, General English, General Knowledge, and Mathematics.
Each section of the paper evaluates specific skills, and understanding the weightage of these subjects helps students prioritize their preparation efficiently.

RSSB 4th Grade Exam Details
Exam Conducting Body	RSSB (Rajasthan Services Selection Board)
Total Vacancies	53,749
Exam Date	19 to 21 September 2025
Exam Duration	2 hours
Mode of Exam	Offline OMR-based
Total Questions	120 Objective Questions
Maximum Marks	200
Negative Marking	1/3 mark for each wrong answer
Rajasthan 4th Grade Exam Pattern & Syllabus PDF

Step-by-Step Preparation Strategy for Rajasthan 4th Grade Exam

Candidates who are preparing for Rajasthan 4th Grade exam need to make a smart step-by-step strategy to cover all subjects of the new revised syllabus issued by the RSSB. Since the Grade 4 exam is objective in nature and questions will be asked in the format of multiple-choice questions, students need to improve their time management skills cover all topics smartly while focusing more on important and high-scoring ones.

Follow the steps given below to improve your performance in the exam preparation.

Understand the Revised Syllabus

Carefully understand the syllabus and exam pattern. Mark the important topics and identify your strong and weak areas to plan your study schedule accordingly.

How to start with a Study Plan

Design a practical timetable which you can follow to cover complete syllabus in time. Analyse the Previous year papers of last 3 years and find ut the topics that carry more marks or appear frequently in them. For the General Knowledge section (50 marks section of the paper), focus more on Rajasthan GK and current affairs. For Maths section, focus more on arithmetic questions, while in the language sections (of English and Hindi both), focus more on grammar and comprehension exercises.

Tips for making a Smart Study Plan

Divide your daily study time among all subjects and set a small achievable targets for each day.
Allocate separate time for attempting mock tests in exam like environment.
Daily revision is important for mathematics for retaining concepts and formulas.
Include RSSB 4th Grade PYQs and Mock Tests in your preparation.
Set aside dedicated time for weekly revisions, use short notes and one-liners for quick revision, and group common topics together.
Include short notes, mind maps and charts for revision before exam day.
Stay Consistent with your plan as it ensures that no important concept is missed and you revise all important topics before the exam.

Subject-Wise RSSB 4th Grade Exam Preparation

A subject-wise preparation is very important for scoring well in the Rajasthan 4th Grade exam. Since each subject needs a different time for preparation, following the subject-specific strategies mentioned below will help you find out the focus areas of each subject and improve both efficiency and accuracy.

General Hindi: The General Hindi section evaluates the grammar, comprehension, and vocabulary skills of the students. Students should give more attention to topics like संधि-अर्थ, प्रकार एवं संधि-विच्छेद, मुहावरे एवं लोकोक्ति, वाक्य से सम्बन्धित अशुद्धियाँ, and grammar कार्यालयी पत्रों से संबंधित ज्ञान. Regular practice of previous year papers and a strong understanding of basic grammar rules will help you avoid common mistakes and improve accuracy.
General English: This section tests students’ understanding of grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension. Important areas include reading comprehension, tenses, articles, prepositions, synonyms, antonyms, error spotting, and sentence correction. Reading newspapers, practicing grammar questions daily, and writing short passages in English can build both fluency and confidence for this section.
General Knowledge: The General Knowledge section carries the highest weightage (50 marks) in the exam and requires dedicated preparation across these subjects.

Geography: Focus on physical features, rivers, climate, soil, minerals, and agriculture of Rajasthan, along with the basics of Indian geography.
History: Cover major dynasties of Rajasthan, important battles, the freedom movement in the state, and historical monuments.
Art and Culture: Study folk dances, music, fairs and festivals, handicrafts, literature, and architectural heritage of Rajasthan.
Indian Constitution and Political-Administrative System: Prepare fundamentals of the Indian Constitution, rights and duties, governance system, and special reference to the political-administrative framework of Rajasthan.
General Science: Revise the basics of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from Class 6 to 10 levels.
Current Affairs: Stay updated with national and state-level news, government schemes, awards, sports, and important events of at least the last 6 months.
Basic Computer: Cover basics like computer parts, MS Office, internet, email, and commonly used digital applications.

Maths: The Maths section primarily checks the quantitative aptitude and problem-solving skills of the student. Important topics to focus on include arithmetic (percentage, ratio and proportion, profit and loss, time and work, simple and compound interest), algebra, and geometry basics. The best way to score well in this subject is daily practice, as it improves both speed and accuracy during the exam.

30-Day Revision Plan before 4th Grade Exam

When there is only one month left for the exam, revising what you have already learned becomes more important than learning new topics. A well-planned 30-day revision schedule will help you revise all subjects of the 4th Grade exam.

By setting 4-week goals that include notes, previous year papers, mock tests, and quick revisions, you can revise more and perform better in the Rajasthan 4th Grade Exam. Check the table below to know the focus areas of each week before the exam:

RSSB 4th Grade 4-week Revision Schedule
Week	Focus Areas	Strategy
Week 1	Subject-wise Notes Revision	Go through the important points of all subjects once Revise your self-made short notes and highlight important facts Start solving short topic-wise quizzes
Week 2	Revision & PYQs Practice	Revise Rajasthan GK in detail (especially History, Culture and Political-Administrative system) Solve Previous Year Papers (at least 1 paper daily) Revise the important Current Affairs of the last 6 months Practice basic computer concepts daily through a Daily quiz
Week 3	Mock Tests & Weak Areas	Attempt 3 to 4 full-length mock tests covering the complete syllabus Analyze your mistakes and revise the weak topics Revise General Science & Indian Constitution topics thoroughly
Week 4	Quick Revision	Revise only short notes, facts, and PYQs Focus on Rajasthan Current Affairs daily Attempt 2–3 mock tests under real exam conditions, like setting a timer and sitting at a quiet place without distractions.

Study Resources by Utkarsh for RSSB 4th Grade Employee Exam

Utkarsh Classes provides dedicated online courses and study material for the Rajasthan 4th Grade exam. This includes proper guidance through online live from classroom courses, where you will get access to live video lectures, recorded class notes PDFs, E-notes, practice tests, and previous year papers for effective preparation. Through online preparation classes and the Utkarsh Classes App, students also get access to regular doubt-solving sessions and test series that help in improving exam temperament and accuracy.

The following resources by Utkarsh Classes will simplify your preparation journey and revise for the exam more organized.

Utkarsh Classes offers comprehensive courses covering the complete syllabus for RSSB 4th Grade Exam preparation, helping students give flexibility to study from the comfort of their home. Here you can also join in Rajasthan 4th Grade Test Series to attempt full-length mock tests and sectional tests to enhance speed, accuracy, and exam readiness.
Current Affairs PDFs: Download daily, weekly, and monthly Current Affairs PDFs by Gaurav Sir to strengthen your knowledge of GK and recent events.
Previous Year Papers (PYQs): Practice with 4th Grade PYQs to understand question patterns and exam difficulty.
Daily Quiz Practice: Attempt topic-wise short quizzes of Maths, GK, and Rajasthan-specific to self-analyse your preparation under time constraints.
Notes & Study Material from Utkarsh Bookshala: Buy subject-wise notes and books written in simple language for easy revision and deep understanding.

With all these resources available in one place, from syllabus coverage and notes to PYQs and mock tests, students can follow a systematic, result-oriented preparation plan.