The RSSB Fourth Class (Group D) Recruitment Exam is one of the most popular competitive exams conducted by the Rajasthan State Service Board (previously known as RSMSSB), attracting thousands of students every year. The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) conducts this exam to select eligible candidates for various Class IV/Group D positions for various departments / subordinate offices of the state government. The RSSB has released the revised syllabus and exam pattern for the 4th Grade employee exam through the official notification of 4th Class Employee Vacancy PDF 2025.

To prepare effectively for the 4th Grade Employee Recruitment Exam, candidates must have a clear understanding of the exam pattern and syllabus, as they provide a roadmap for what to study and how to plan strategy. In this blog, we are providing you with a complete overview of the RSSB Fourth Grade Syllabus and Revised Exam Pattern, including detailed subject-wise topics, to help you plan your preparation strategy efficiently.

RSSB 4th Grade Update 2025 - Revised Group D Exam Pattern

The RSMSSB 4th Class Exam Pattern 2025 has been revised by the board, with major changes in the marks distribution of the Rajasthan GK, General Hindi, and Maths sections. Candidates who are planning to appear in the upcoming RSSB Group D Exam 2025 should carefully analyze the official Rajasthan 4th class syllabus to understand the subjects and topics covered in the written exam.

A well-organized preparation strategy begins with knowing the weightage of each section of the RSSB Group D Exam Pattern and the detailed topics included in the syllabus.

RSSB 4th Class (Group D) Selection Process

Before moving to the Group D Syllabus section, let us first understand the selection process of the Rajasthan 4th Class Employee Recruitment. The selection process for RSSB Fourth Grade posts is divided into the following two key stages: the written examination and document verification.

1. Written Examination

The first and most important stage of Raj. Group D examination is the written test, which evaluates candidates’ knowledge, reasoning, and language skills. Key details include:

Subjects Covered:
- General Hindi
- General English
- General Studies
- Mathematics
Question Type: Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
Mode of Exam: Online or offline, depending on the administrative feasibility decided by RSSB
Merit Consideration: Candidates are shortlisted based strictly on their written exam marks.

2. Document Verification

Candidates who score above the cut-off marks in the written exam are called for the document verification process, which ensures that only eligible candidates are shortlisted for the post.

Certificates Required for DV: Educational qualifications, category certificates, and Rajasthan domicile proof.
Only candidates who clear this stage successfully are considered for the final selection

Final Selection

The final merit list is prepared based solely on the written examination marks of the candidates. There are no additional stages beyond these two for determining eligibility for the 4th Grade Recruitment.

RSSB Group D (4th Class) Exam Pattern

Understanding the exam pattern is important for planning your preparation for the RSSB Fourth Grade Exam. This provides insights into the types of questions, subjects, marks distribution, and duration of the test, helping candidates allocate their time effectively.

The written examination primarily consists of objective-type questions (MCQs) designed to test candidates’ knowledge in key areas such as General Knowledge, Reasoning, and Language skills. Knowing the exam structure beforehand allows aspirants to focus on high-weightage sections and adopt a strategic approach to maximize scores.

The question paper will be of an objective type (multiple-choice questions).
All questions carry equal marks.
There will be a Negative marking of 1/3rd mark for each wrong answer.
The difficulty level of the paper will be based on the Secondary Examination level of the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education.

Check the detailed exam pattern here:

Section	Subject Details	No. of Questions	Total Marks	Duration
I	General Hindi	30	200	2 hours
II	General English	15
III	General Knowledge	50
	Geography	10
	History, Art and Culture (of Rajasthan)	10
	Indian Constitution and Political-Administrative System (with special reference to Rajasthan)	10
	General Science	05
	Current Affairs (India – 5, Rajasthan – 5)	10
	Basic Computer	05
IV	General Mathematics	25
Total		120

RSSB Fourth Class Employee Exam Syllabus - Subject-wise Details

The Rajasthan Fourth Class Employee written exam consists of the following four main sections.

Section I
Section II
Section II
Section IV

Candidates should carefully prepare all the subjects mentioned in the official syllabus. Below is the detailed explanation of the topics of each subject:

RSSB 4th Grade Exam Syllabus
Subject	Topics
General Hindi	संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, क्रिया एवं विशेषण, तत्सम तद्भव, देशज एवं विदेशी शब्द, संधि- अर्थ, प्रकार एवं संधि विच्छेद, उपसर्ग एवं प्रत्यय, पर्यायवाची एवं विलोम शब्द, वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द, शब्द-शुद्ध, वाक्य शुद्धि, कार्यालयी पत्रों से संबंधित ज्ञान (यथा कार्यालय पत्र कार्यालय आदेश, अधिसूचना, विज्ञप्ति, परिपत्र, निविदा एवं अर्द्धशासकीय पत्र इत्यादि) काल के प्रकार (भेद), मुहावरे एवं लोकोक्ति, अंग्रेजी के पारिभाषिक (तकनीकी) शब्दों के समानार्थी हिन्दी शब्द।
General English	Tenses / Sequence of Tenses, Voice : Active and Passive Narration: Direct and Indirect Transformation of Sentences: Assertive to Negative, Interrogative, Exclamatory and Vice-Versa Correction of sentences, words wrongly used Use of articles and determiners, prepositions, punctuation, Translations of Simple (Ordinary/Common) Sentences from Hindi to English and Vice-Versa Glossary of Official, Technical Terms (with their Hindi Versions).
General Knowledge	Geography: Position, expansion, physical form and physical division, soil, natural vegetation and forest conservation, climate, water resources, drainage system and lakes, major irrigation projects, population size, growth, distribution, density, sex ratio and literacy, transport and state highways of Rajasthan, disaster management and climate change, etc.
	History, Art and Culture of Rajasthan: Historical events, freedom movement, unification, important personalities, language and literature, culture and social life, attire, musical instruments, folk deities, folk literature, dialects, fairs and festivals, ornaments, folk arts, architecture, folk music, dance, theater, tourist places and monuments, personalities of Rajasthan from a historical and cultural perspective, etc.
	Indian Constitution and Political and Administrative System in the Special Context of the State of Rajasthan: Introduction and fundamental features of the Constitution, state governance and politics: Governor, Chief Minister and Cabinet, Legislative Assembly and Judiciary, administrative structure of the state: Chief Secretary, district administration (general administration and police administration), judicial structure at the district level, Right to Information Act, etc.
General Science	Physical and Chemical Changes, metals, non-metals and major compounds, reflection of light and its laws, general terminology related to genetics, human body: structure, organ systems, major human diseases, causative agents and diagnosis, waste management, etc.
Major Current Affairs	Sports Politics (National & International) Economy Social, geographical, cultural, ecological, and technical fields State & national issues Famous personalities, State & national program and policy etc.
Basic Computer	Computer system- hardware devices, software - operating system, and application software Office applications - MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint Internet E-mail
Mathematics	Highest Common Factor and Lowest Common Multiple, Average, Profit-Loss, Percentage, Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Ratio-Proportion, Partnership, Time and Work, Time, Speed and Distance, Representation of data through pictures, etc.

Download RSSB Fourth Grade Syllabus PDF

Candidates can download the complete RSSB Fourth Grade syllabus PDF to get a detailed overview of all topics covered in the exam. This helps plan your studies efficiently and ensures no topic is left uncovered.

Download Rajasthan 4th Grade Exam Pattern & Syllabus PDF

Preparation Strategy for Rajasthan Group D Exam

Preparing for the Rajasthan 4th Grade (Group D) Exam requires a focused and systematic study plan. Since the paper gives high weightage to language skills, Rajasthan GK, and Mathematics, aspirants should divide their time accordingly and practice each section regularly.

Start by carefully going through each subject and topic in the syllabus. Note which topics have more weight so you can focus on the important ones first.
If you’re just starting, joining Rajasthan 4th Grade Online Preparation Courses by Utkarsh Classes can help. You’ll get live interactive classes and recorded sessions to study at your own pace and clear your doubts.
Plan your daily study time for Maths, General Studies, and Rajasthan-specific topics. Studying regularly is more effective than long, irregular hours.
Give special attention to General Hindi and Rajasthan-specific GK, such as history, geography, economy, polity, art, and culture, as they carry significant weight. Revise them thoroughly.
Stay updated with current affairs by reading monthly magazines and trusted sources for both national and state-level news.
Attempt online mock tests and previous year papers to manage time effectively and understand the exam pattern.
Keep short notes of important facts, dates, and definitions, and revise them regularly to retain information till the exam day.

Important Tips: Make short notes, revise them weekly, and solve previous year papers to identify important topics. Attempt mock tests under timed conditions to manage speed and accuracy.

RSSB 4th Grade Exam Resources by Utkarsh

Utkarsh Classes provides complete resources for the RSSB 4th Grade Exam to make preparation more effective and organized. With structured learning support and practice material, students can prepare confidently at home.

Download Current Affairs PDF – Access daily, weekly, and monthly Current Affairs PDFs by Gaurav Sir to strengthen your GK and current events preparation.
Previous Year Papers (PYQs) – Practice with solved PYQs to understand exam trends and question difficulty.
Daily Quiz Practice – Attempt short quizzes on Reasoning, Maths, GK, and Rajasthan topics to test preparation in a time-bound manner.
Rajasthan 4th Grade Test Series – Enroll in full-length mock tests and sectional tests to improve speed, accuracy, and exam temperament.
Notes & Study Material from Utkarsh Bookshala – Buy subject-wise notes and study material in simple language for easy revision and in-depth understanding.

With these resources, students get everything at one place – from syllabus coverage and notes to PYQs and mock tests – ensuring a systematic and result-driven preparation journey.