RPSC Veterinary Officer Syllabus & Exam Pattern: Download Syllabus PDF

RPSC Veterinary Officer Exam Overview

Exam Conducting Body

Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC)

Exam Name

RPSC Veterinary Officer Exam 

Department

Animal Husbandry Department, Rajasthan 

Age Limit 

20 to 40 years (Relaxation provided to special categories)

Educational Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry

Exam Mode

Offline (OMR-Based)

Job Location 

Rajasthan 

Selection Process

Written Exam

RPSC Veterinary Officer Exam Notification 

RPSC Veterinary Officer Exam Pattern 

Part

Subject

No. of Questions

Marks 

Duration

A

General Knowledge of Rajasthan

40

40

2 hours 30 minutes

B

Concerned Subject (Veterinary Science and related topics)

110

110

Total

150

150

2 hours 30 minutes

General Knowledge

Topic 

Sub Topics 

Language & Literature

Dialects of the Rajasthani language, literature of the Rajasthani language and folk literature. 

Religious Life

Religious communities, saints and sects in Rajasthan. Folk deities of Rajasthan. 

Performing Art

Classical music and classical dance, folk music & Instruments, folk dances & drama

Visual Art

Handicrafts of Rajasthan, historical architecture like forts, palaces and temples. 

Tradition

Costumes and ornaments, social customs of Rajasthan. Festivals and fairs in Rajasthan. Various tribes and their customs. Historical Sites and tourist places

Geography of Rajasthan

Broad physical features- Mountains, Plateaus, Plains & Desert; Major rivers and lakes; Climate, Major soil types and distribution; Major Forest types and distribution; Demographic characteristics; Dairy farming, Desertification, Droughts & Floods, Deforestation

Livestock Context

Inhabitation and home tract of various livestock breeds found across Rajasthan. Animal fairs of Rajasthan. Common wildlife species found in Rajasthan and places for their conservation

Concerned Subject

Topic 

Sub Topics 

Veterinary Anatomy, Histology and Embryology

Anatomical structure and categorization of bones, joints, and muscles. Gross anatomy, topography and histology of different organs of digestive, respiratory, urogenital, endocrine, cardiovascular, and nervous systems of domestic animals and fowl. Study of basic tissues i.e. epithelial, connective, muscular and nervous tissues, blood and bone marrow. Introduction to embryology. Different germ layers and their derivatives. Formation and growth of organs across different body systems, including the sense organs.

Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry 

Formation and physiological functions of blood. Cardiac cycle. Physiological characteristics of monogastric and polygastric digestive systems. Physiology of respiration in animals and birds. Regulation of growth. Thermoregulation in farm animals and birds. Structure of biological membranes and transport across membranes. Enzymes. Carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism. Ammonia transport and urea cycle.

Veterinary Microbiology, Immunology and Biotechnology

Introduction, classification, nomenclature and general properties of bacteria, viruses and fungi. Pathogenicity, virulence, bacteraemia, septicaemia and toxaemia. Bacterial genetics, plasmids and antibiotic resistance. Study of isolation methods, culture and growth patterns, morphology, biochemical and antigenic properties, along with diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, and fungi in livestock and poultry. Fundamental concepts of recombinant DNA technology, molecular biology, and biotechnological techniques. History of Immunology, Types of Immunity, Antigens, Antibody. Serological reactions, Complement system, Cytokines, Hypersensitivity, Autoimmunity, Immunotolerance.

Veterinary Pathology and Disease Diagnosis

Introduction, causes of disease, mechanism of cell injury, cellular degenerations, haemodynamic disorders, disturbances of growth, pigmentations. Inflammation, classification, various cell types and their functions, chemical mediators, cardinal signs, systemic effects. Wound healing. Pathology of autoimmune diseases. General characteristics and classification of neoplasms. Post-mortem techniques, Post-mortem changes, collection, preservation and despatch of morbid materials for diagnosis. Haematology, anticoagulants, interpretations of blood tests, urinalysis, biopsy, cytology. Pathology of diseases affecting various systems. Pathology of various bacterial, viral, fungal, mycoplasmal, parasitic and prion diseases of animals and poultry. Pathological changes in nutritional and metabolic diseases and heavy metal toxicities. Pathology of important diseases of Laboratory and Wild animals.

Veterinary Parasitology and Parasite Management

Parasites of domestic animals, poultry and wild animals (morphology, taxonomy, biology, life cycles, host–parasite interactions, epidemiology, pathogenesis, zoonotic importance, diagnosis, management and integrated control measures), protozoa, helminths (trematodes, cestodes, nematodes) and arthropods of veterinary importance. Immunity against parasitic infections and infestations, antiparasitic drug resistance. Collection, preservation and examination of parasitic specimens from animals and the environment, preparation of smears, faecal examination, larval culture and identification of eggs, larvae, adult worms and arthropods using serological, microscopic, and molecular techniques, comprehensive parasite control strategies for livestock and companion animals.

Veterinary Pharmacology, Toxicology and Chemotherapy

General Pharmacology (drug sources, nomenclature, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, adverse drug reactions, drug interactions), autacoids, drugs acting on the autonomic, somatic, and central nervous systems, and various body systems (digestive, cardiovascular, respiratory, urogenital, endocrine, and skin). Veterinary Chemotherapy (antibacterials, antiprotozoals, anthelmintics, antivirals, antifungals, antitubercular drugs, ectoparasiticides, antiseptics, anticancer agents, disinfectants), indigenous medicinal plants, Veterinary Toxicology (classification of toxicants, environmental pollutants, diagnosis and treatment of poisoning, plants, agrochemicals, toxicity from metals, drugs, fungal/bacterial/plant/ animal toxins, food additives, venoms, residues of drugs and agrochemicals, and radiation hazards).

Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology

Veterinarians in public health, one health concept, concepts, general principles, and applied aspects of milk, meat and environmental hygiene, food safety and public health. Concepts, principles and applied aspects of Veterinary epidemiology, zoonoses and zoonotic diseases, Emerging, re-emerging diseases, occupational health hazards, foodborne infections and intoxications. 

Veterinary Surgery and Radiology 

Basic principles of surgery. Types of wounds and wound healing. Sterilisation and various methods of sterilisation. Methods of haemostasis. Types of suture techniques, suture materials and their use. Basic Surgical affections- abscess, hematoma, cysts, tumours, necroses, and burns and their treatment. Fractures its classification and general principles of fracture repair. Application of external and internal immobilisation for different bone fractures. Common anaesthetic and anaesthesia  techniques used in wild and domestic animals. Anaesthetic monitoring, emergencies. Anaesthetic toxicity and its reversal. Local anaesthetic techniques and their indications. Radiation hazards and safety. Radiographic quality and factors affecting it. Contrast radiography. Introduction to advanced imaging tools. Types of lameness in domestic animals. Common surgical problems of the head, neck, thorax and abdomen in domestic animals. Advances in surgery: laparoscopic surgery

Veterinary Clinical Medicine and Animal Welfare 

Concepts of diagnosis, differential diagnosis, treatment, prevention, control, prognosis, etc., anamnesis, clinical procedures, modern diagnostic techniques, methods of clinical and special examination of animals, including various body parts/organs. General systemic states, disease monitoring and surveillance, population health. Collection, dispatch, preservation, processing, examination of clinical samples, various screening and diagnostic tests. Aetiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control of: 

• General and systemic diseases of animals and birds- Diseases of digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, uro-genital, nervous, haemopoietic, lymphatic and musculoskeletal system, sense organs and skin diseases. 

• Metabolic disorders/production/endocrine and deficiency diseases of animals and birds. 

• Infectious diseases of animals and birds- bacterial, fungal, rickettsial, viral and parasitic. 

Emergency medicine and critical care, clinical management of common poisonings, Alternative/integrated/ethno-veterinary medicine, Hospital setup, laboratory diagnosis and record keeping. Veterinary jurisprudence, ethics and animal welfare-Veterinary-legal aspects, Rules, regulations and laws of animal health, welfare and management, Laws relating to poisons and adulteration of drugs, Livestock importation act, animal insurance, Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984, Code of conduct and Ethics for veterinarians, various aspects of animal welfare.

Veterinary Gynaecology and Reproductive Physiology

Reproductive physiology and role of hormones. Oestrous  cycle across different animal species along with the identification of heat symptoms. Cystic ovarian disease, Methods of pregnancy diagnosis in different species, MRP. Infertility in animals. Parturition in animals, Diseases and accidents during gestation. Causes of dystocia in different animal species and their correction. Postpartum complications in different animal species. Teratology. Methods for semen collection, processing, and the application of artificial insemination in animals. Advanced reproductive techniques, like Oestrus synchronisation, ETT, IVF, GIFT, SCNT and Cloning etc. 

Livestock Production and Management

Livestock production systems of different agroclimatic zones. Physical structure and identification of animals, along with the study of teeth and methods for determining age. Transport of animals by different means. Common vices of animals, their prevention & care. Organic livestock production. Housing for various livestock species. Important breeds of livestock, poultry and pet animals. General management of farm animals, equines and swine. Present scenario of the Indian poultry industry. Commercial poultry production and Hatchery management. Marketing of animals and avian products, including value addition. Concepts of biosecurity, animal behaviour and welfare, and economic traits of farm animals and poultry. Integrated farming system.

Animal Genetics and Breeding 

History of genetics and animal breeding. Cell division and gametogenesis. Classical Mendelian genetics. Population genetics. Quantitative genetics. Cytogenetics. Basics of molecular genetics and techniques. Mutation and chromosomal aberrations. Types, bases and methods of selection. Mating systems- types, effects and uses. Concept of nuclear breeding schemes. Sire evaluation. Development of new breeds and strains. Conservation of germplasm. Current livestock and poultry breeding programmes in the state and country.

Animal Nutrition and Feed Management

Importance of nutrients in animal production and health. Common feeds and fodder resources of Rajasthan, their classification, availability, and nutritional value. Measures of food energy. Proximate and detergent system of analysis. Protein evaluation of feeds. Methods of improving the nutritive value of low-quality roughage. Processing of concentrates and roughages. Methods for preparing, storing, and preserving livestock feed and fodder, along with the identification of harmful natural components and common adulterants present in them. Feed additives, supplements and growth stimulants in the ration of livestock and poultry. Measurement of digestibility and factors affecting it. Feeding standards. Balanced ratio. Nutritional requirements of farm animals, laboratory animals and poultry for maintenance and production. Formulation of ratios of livestock and poultry for different phases of growth and production. 

Dairy Technology and Meat Industry 

Milk Industry in India. Composition, nutritional value, and physicochemical properties of milk. Milk processing plant and its management. Organic milk products. Legal and BIS standards of Milk and Milk products. management of abattoirs, BIS Standards on organisation and layout of abattoirs. HACCP concept in abattoir management. Importance of wool, fur, pelt and speciality fibres processing. Retrospect and prospect of the meat industry in India. Nutritive value of meat, fraudulent substitution of meat, and preservation of meat. Physicochemical and microbiological quality of meat. Laws governing the national and international trade of meat and meat products.

Veterinary Extension Education and Rural Development

Fundamental principles of extension education, sociology, community development, and rural development. Steps in extension teaching. Characteristics and differences among communities. Operation Flood. Central and state-level agencies are concerned with livestock extension programmes. Dairy and poultry development programmes in India: completed and ongoing at the central and Rajasthan levels. Basic concepts of communication. Types and methods of communications. Livestock entrepreneurship. Livestock census and insurance schemes.

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