RSSB VDO Syllabus 2026, Exam Pattern, Selection Process & Syllabus PDF

Candidates who are preparing for the upcoming Rajasthan VDO exam 2026 must be aware of the syllabus and exam pattern for each stage of the selection process. In this article, we have shared the syllabus, exam pattern, marking scheme, etc. Go through the same and plan your preparation accordingly.

RSSB VDO Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026

Being familiar with the Rajasthan VDO Syllabus and Exam Pattern can improve candidates' preparation strategy and help candidates to gain a clear understanding of the latest syllabus and exam pattern. The syllabus includes the topics from General English, Hindi, Mathematics, General Science, Geography & Natural Resources, Rajasthan Agricultural & Economic Resources, History & Culture, and Computer.

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	Rajasthan VDO Examination
Level of Examination	State-level
Type of Questions	Multiple Choice Questions
Total number of questions	160
Total Marks	200
Negative Marking	⅓
Time Allotted	3 hours
Language	Bilingual (English and Hindi)

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Rajasthan VDO Selection Process 2026

Selection for the RSSB Gram Vikas Adhikari and Senior Gram Vikas Adhikari posts 2026 is completed in two stages:

Stage 1 - Written Exam: An objective-type test of 160 questions, carrying 200 marks and covering all seven subjects listed in the syllabus below. This stage is competitive, and marks scored here form the basis of the merit list.

Stage 2 - Document Verification: Candidates who qualify the written exam based on category-wise cut-off marks are called for verification of educational certificates, category certificates, computer qualification proof, and identity documents.

Note: There is no interview stage in the RSMSSB VDO selection process, the final merit list is prepared purely on written exam performance, followed by successful document verification.

RSSB Village Development Officer Exam Pattern 2026

Candidates preparing for the RSSB Village Development Officer Exam should go through the Rajasthan VDO Exam Pattern 2026 to know the topics asked in the exam, the marking scheme, the total number of questions, and other details.

The duration of the Exam is 3 hours
There will be 160 questions for 200 marks
There is negative marking; ⅓ marks will be deducted for each incorrect attempt
Check the subject-wise marks distribution from the table below

Rajasthan VDO Exam Pattern 2026
Subjects	Total Marks	Duration
General English	30	3 hours
General Hindi	20
Mathematics	30
General Knowledge	20
Geography & Natural Resources	30
Rajasthan Agricultural & Economic Resources	30
Rajasthan History & Culture	30
Computer	10
Total	200

Rajasthan VDO Syllabus 2026

The subject-wise syllabus for the Village Development Officer Exam has been discussed below. The candidates who are planning to appear for the Gram Adhikari Written examination must have a look at the syllabus and prepare accordingly.

Topics	Sub-Topics
Language Exam	General Hindi - Sandhi and Sandhi Vichhed, Compounds, Prefixes and Suffixes, Synonyms and Antonyms, Word-pair differences, One-word substitution, Word correction, Sentence correction, Idioms, Proverbs, Technical terms. English – Questions based on Grammar (Sr Secondary Exam level). Questions (Multiple choice) based on the paragraph
Mathematics	Decimals and Fractions, Percentage, Ratio and Proportion, Average, Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount, Perimeter, Time and Distance, Ratio and Time, Installments, Compound Interest, Growth and Depreciation Rate, Properties and Theorems of Polygons, Importance of Polygons, LCM and HCF, Linear Equations with Two Variables, Measures of Central Tendency, Mean Deviation, Quadrilaterals, Circle and angles subtended by it, Geometrical Constructions
General Knowledge	Current Affairs - Important current issues and events at International, National, and state levels and related organizations, institutions, and personalities General Science - Questions of general science based on daily life experiences and observations, which enhance scientific understanding and perspective. These will also include questions to test knowledge of Electronics, Telecommunication, Satellites, and other related fields.
Geography and Natural Resources	Major geographical regions of the world, important places, rivers, mountains, oceans. Geography of India – geographical regions, ecology Geographical position and expansion of India, geographical regions of India, natural resources, population problems, unemployment, poverty, energy problems, water problems Geography of Rajasthan – geographical position, geographical regions, natural resources, minerals and mining, soil, forests, animal husbandry, wildlife and forest resources, energy problems, water problems, and environmental pollution and protection
Agriculture and Economic Development in the Context of Rajasthan	Food and commercial crops of Rajasthan, agriculture-based industries, canal irrigation and river valley projects, barren land and drought-prone area development projects, Indira Gandhi Canal Project, development and location of industries, cottage/village-based industries, mineral-based industries, small and rural industries, export items, Rajasthani handicrafts, industrial and economic system, various economic plans, development institutions, cooperative movement, small and medium financial institutions, role of Panchayati Raj Institutions as per the 73rd amendment of the Constitution
Rajasthan Culture and Rajasthan History	Prehistoric and Historic periods Major dynasties and their contributions Social and economic life and organisation Freedom movement and political awakening Rajasthani unity Dialects and literature Music, dance and drama Religious movements, folk traditions, saints, poets, religious figures, folk gods and folk goddesses Architecture Fairs and festivals, customs, attire, ornaments, special tribal and community references
Basic Computer	Characteristics of Computers Computer Organization including RAM, ROM, File System, Input Devices, Computer Software Relationship between Hardware & Software Operating System MS-Office (Exposure of word, Excel/Spread Sheet, PowerPoint)

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RSSB VDO Syllabus in Hindi

Also, the candidates can check the syllabus in Hindi language from the below section.

Syllabus For सामान्य ज्ञान (General Science)

वातावरण
प्राणि विज्ञान
प्रसिद्ध पुस्तकें और लेखक
वनस्पति विज्ञान
बेसिक कंप्यूटर
भारतीय संस्कृति
भूगोल
सायन विज्ञान
भारतीय संसद
बेसिक जी.के.
खेल
इतिहास, संस्कृति, परंपरा और त्योहार
भारतीय राजनीति
भारतीय अर्थव्यवस्था
भारतीय इतिहास
भौतिक विज्ञान
विश्व में आविष्कार
राजस्थान की सामान्य जानकारी
राजस्थान का विकास
राजस्थान की संस्कृति, आदि

Syllabus For हिंदी (Hindi)

रचना एवं रचयिता
वर्तनी की सामान्य अशुद्धियाँ तथा शब्दों के शब्द रूप
शब्दों के स्त्रीलिंग
बहुवचन
किसी वाक्य को अन्य लिंग में परिवर्तन
मुहावरा व उनका अर्थ
शुद्ध वाक्यों के शुद्ध रूप
विलोमार्थी शब्द
समानार्थी व पर्यायवाची शब्द
अनेक शब्दों के लिए एक शब्द
कहावतें व लोकोक्तियां के अर्थ
संधि विच्छेद
क्रिया से भाववाचक संज्ञा बनाना

Syllabus for कंप्यूटर ज्ञान (Computer Science)

मेमोरी संगठन
आँखड़ों का प्रतिनिधित्व
प्रोग्रामिंग
बुनियादी डाटा संरचनाओं का प्रयोग
नियंत्रण इकाई डिजाइन आदि
कंप्यूटर वास्तुकला के मूल तत्व
प्रोसेसर डिजाइन
I / O सिस्टम संगठन
नंबर सिस्टम

Syllabus for राजस्थान GK

जनजातियाँ और उनकी अर्थव्यवस्था
कृषि आधारित उद्योग
मुख्य सिंचाई एवं नदी घाटी परियोजनाएं
राजस्थान की खाद्य एवं वाणिज्य फसल
मरूस्थल एवं बंजर भूमि के विकास के लिए परियोजनाएं
वृहत् उद्योग

Syllabus for इतिहास और संस्कृति (History & Culture)

निम्नलिखित के विशिष्ट संदर्भ के साथ भारत और राजस्थान के मुख्य स्मारक तथा साहित्यिक कृति, इतिहास और धार्मिक आस्था, सम्प्रदाय, सन्त, कवि, योद्धा सन्त, लोक देवता और लोक देवियाँ।

जनजातियाँ और उनकी अर्थव्यवस्था
बोलिया और साहित्य
संगीत, नृत्य और रंगशाला
हस्तशिल्प मेले और त्यौहार, रूढ़िया, वस्त्र एवं , उनके लोक एवं जनजातिय पहलुओं के विशिष्ट संदर्भ सहित।

Rajasthan VDO Syllabus 2026 PDF

Having a clear understanding of the RSSB VDO helps candidates to structured study plan, enabling them to allocate enough time to each section based on its weight in the exam. For the reference of candidates, we have provided the direct link to download the Syllabus PDF.

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Detailed Subject-wise Weightage

Subjects	Approx. Questions	Difficulty Level
Hindi	30	Easy
English	20	Easy
Mathematics	30	Moderate
Rajasthan GK	25	Moderate
Computer	10	Easy
History	15	Moderate
Geography	15	Moderate
Agriculture	15	Moderate

Preparation Strategy & Tips for RSSB VDO Exam 2026

A structured, weightage-based study plan makes VDO preparation far more manageable. Here's how to approach it:

Go through the complete syllabus first: Understand the RSMSSB VDO pattern and marking scheme before starting. Identify high-weightage topics (Mathematics, Geography, History & Culture, and Rajasthan Agriculture & Economy each carry 30 marks) and allocate more time to them.
Build a weekly plan around weightage:
Week 1–3: Core subjects — Hindi, English, Mathematics, and General Knowledge
Week 4–5: Geography, Rajasthan Agriculture & Economy, and Rajasthan GK with topic-wise MCQs
Final week: Full revision + timed mock tests only
Time management: Practice solving 160 questions within 3 hours from day one of mock-test practice. Track how long you spend per section and adjust.
Solve Previous Year Papers: This is the fastest way to understand actual difficulty level and repeated topics, especially in Rajasthan GK and History & Culture.
Take regular mock tests: Simulate OMR-based conditions since the exam is offline; practising bubble-filling accuracy avoids silly errors on exam day.

Best Books for Rajasthan VDO Preparation

Along with online mock tests, a few subject-focused books are widely used by VDO aspirants for structured revision:

A comprehensive Gram Vikas Adhikari exam guide covering all seven subjects as per the latest syllabus
A dedicated Rajasthan GK, History & Culture reference title for the state-specific portion
A Basic Computer Knowledge guide focused on Gram Sevak/VDO-level topics (hardware, software, MS-Office)
A Quantitative Aptitude book for competitive exams to strengthen the Mathematics section

Pick editions aligned to the latest official syllabus rather than older Gram Sevak recruitment cycles, since a few topics have been revised over the years.

FAQs

Ans. There are many subjects included in the VDO syllabus, these are General English, Hindi, Mathematics , General Science, Geography & Natural Resources, Rajasthan Agricultural & Economic Resources, History & Culture and Computer

Ans. RSSB VDO exam will be held in bilingual language (English & Hindi)

Ans. Yes, one-third marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer.

No. Selection is based purely on the written examination score, followed by document verification. There is no interview stage.

Offline, OMR-based

3 hours with no sectional timing