What is an Eligibility Criteria for RAS 2018?

What is an Eligibility Criteria for RAS 2018?

Before going directly towards the registration form or application form, candidates must read RAS Eligibility Criteria 2018. 

The Eligibility Criteria is the basic thing to ensure that you apply for RAS 2018 Examination or not.

Educational Qualification: - The applicants should have graduation degree from a government recognized college or university or its equivalent and the students who are in final year of the graduation can also apply.

Age Limit: - Candidates minimum age should be 21 years and maximum should be 35 years. However, the age limit for RAS examination is different for unreserved and reserved category candidates according to the Rajasthan government policies and norms.

Minimum age required - 21 years and Maximum age- 35 years

Age Relaxation for some category -

Category	Age relaxation
SC/ST/OBC/SBC (male)	5 years
SC/ ST/ BC/ SBC (female)	10 Years
Women (Gen)	37 Years
PWD	5 Years
Widow and divorced (women)	No age bar
PWD	GEN=10 Years, OBC=13 Years, SC/ST=15 Years

Nationality: Indian

You can easily check whether you are eligible or not with the help of above-stated information. Moreover, now draw your attention towards the RAS 2018 Application Procedure.

RAS 2018 Vacancy Details

RAS 2018 Vacancy Details

The RPSC has already released the structure of RAS 2018 Vacancy Details.

The total number of vacant seats are 980, which is tentative.

These seats are divided into two posts:

1. State service exam-405 posts and

2. Subordinate Service exam-575 post.

After the notification declaration may be the number of seats will be increased or decreased.

Category	Reserved %
FEMALE	30 %
OBC	21%
SC	14%
ST	7%
SBC (acc. To new policies)	1%
Ex-servicemen	2%
PWD candidates	3%

Note: No reservations for candidates who do not have a permanent resident of Rajasthan state.

These are the estimated data for the vacancy details and its distribution according to reservations given to respective categories. Now move further to RAS 2018 Eligibility criteria.

Recruitment Notification For RAS Exam 2018

Recruitment Notification : 02/Pariksha/RAS-RTS/2018-19 dtd. 02.04.2018

RAS Posts – 405

Subordinate Posts – 575

Total Posts – 980

Education Qualification : Degree from any Universities

Age Limit : 21 to 40 as on 01.01.2019

Application Period : 12.04.2018 to 11.05.2018 till 12:00 PM

Online Application Modification : 12.05.2018 to 18.05.2018 till 12.00 PM

Website : https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in/applyonline

Telephone No. 0145-2635212, 2635200

CUT OFF MARKS OF RAS PRE EXAMINATION 2013

CUT OFF MARKS OF RAS PRE EXAMINATION 2013


GENERAL CATEGORY 

GEN 78.18 
FEM 65.71 
WD  30.22 
DV  59.47 



SC CATEGORY

GEN 73.86 
FEM 56.12 
WD 31.65
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FEM - 


ST CATEGORY


GEN 78.18 
FEM 61.39 
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TSP ST CATEGORY

GEN 62.83 
FEM 48.44 


OBC CATEGORY

GEN 78.18 
FEM 65.23
WD 30.22 
DV  -


SBC CATEGORY

GEN 75.30 
FEM - 
BL/LV 32.61 
LD Sufficient Candidates 
available in their 
respective category 
HI 30.22 
NG Sufficient Candidates 
available in their 
respective category 
DC 42.69 
EX 30.22 
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Answer Key of RAS Pre Exam 2013 of Series D

RAS Set D Answer Key 2013

Answer Key of RAS Pre 2013 Exam of Series A

RAS Pre Exam 2013 

Answer Key 2013 of Series A

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11 Hints to get more Marks in Exam

How to get good Marks in Exam

Some students study for less hours before exams and other students study for more hours but previous one still the get more marks than those who are doing hours and hours of study and preparation.

Here,some important tips are being given to you so that you have better chances to get more marks in the exams.

Tips 1 : Eat Light Food

1.    Eat light food and energetic food to keep your belly light during exams and

2.    Take some dry fruits/similar diet which nourishes your mind.

Tips 2 : Take Proper Sleep

1.    Sleep a minimum of 7 to 8 hours a night

2.    Never make your sleep hours less before exams.

Tips 3 : Finish Study at 3 Hours Before Exam

1.    At least finish your study before 3 hours of Exams,

2.    Do not study at all right before exams.

Tips 4 : No More Tea/Coffee

1.    Keep your mind and mood relax and cool,

2.    Do not take too much tea or coffee.

Tips 5 : Study in Early Morning

1.    An early morning study is far better,

2.    Do not make study in late night.

Tips 6 : Listen Music

1.    Listen very light music when you are not able to focus in study,

2.    You can take the study of book and simultaneously start walking.

Tips 7 : Underline the Points

1.    Underline the important points,

2.    Translate hard points into easy phrases

3.    Take the help of dictionary to remember.

Tips 8 : Meet with Intelligent Students

1.    Meet with intelligent Friends

2.    Try to share your studies with them.

Tips 9 : Avoid Irritation

1.    Avoid irritation,

2.    Avoid depression and

3.    Avoid anger for better study.

Tips 10 : Trust on Your Hard Work

1.    Keep full confident,

2.    Trust in your hard work and

3.    Face your examination paper properly

4.    Be calmly and cool way

Tips 11 : Avoid Confusion

1.    Avoid confusions as fast as possible,

2.    Answer those question in priority which are easier for you.

8 Hints for better preparation of RAS

8 HINTS FOR BETTER PREPARATION OF RAS

 

Here are some Tips and Hints on how to prepare for your exams-

Hint 1: Start Early As Possible
1. Get started preparation as soon as possible.

2. Preparation for exams should begin earlier than the day before the Exam.

3. You can’t cram an entire unit of information into an all-nighte.

4. Get started at least a week before the exam.

Hint 2: Highlight the Important Things

1. One of the best ways is to make succinct outlines.

2. Once you have decided what you need to study and how much time you need to spend studying, it is time to actually study.

3. When you have finished with all the material, you will have an outline you can review.

4. As you read over your textbook and class notes, write a brief summary for each topic. Highlight the areas in your outline that were most troublesome.

Hint 3: Read Carefully

1. Work through the exam slowly and read all the questions before answering them.

2. You have spent at least two weeks studying, so what’s another couple of minutes?

3. If you are done before the time is up, look over your answers.

Hint 4: Make Schedule for Review
1. Cover a small amount of material for each class each day.

2. Begin by making yourself a calendar outlining a daily schedule of topics for review.

3. Every time you complete a topic, give yourself a mini review.

Hint 5: Use Flashcards
1. By writing down the information from your outline, you are already doing half the studying.

2. Similar to outlining, making flashcards is a really helpful technique for studying.

3. Once the flashcards are complete, you will have a portable study packet to look over.

Hint 6: Keep Calm at the Time of Study
1. If a question seems too hard, answer all the questions you know, then return to the ones you left blank.

2. Remind yourself that you are prepared.

3. Do not panic at the exam! Even if at first glance the test is overwhelming, remember to breathe.

Hint 7: Ask From Your Teacher/Elder
1. Ask your teacher to go over a glitch you might be having.

2. If you are having trouble memorizing something or a particular concept is just not sinking in, get help before it’s too late.

3. If memorizing 200 vocabulary words seems like too much to do, recruit your family members to quiz you with index cards.

Hint 8: Sleep Well at least 7 Hours
1. Exams are designed to make you think.

2. You need at least seven hours of sleep a night to function.

3. If you are sleep-deprived, you won’t be able to remember any of the information you worked so hard to cram into your brain.

4. Even if you think you bombed the exam, worrying will not change your score.

5. It may, however, affect your mindset for your next final.

6. Zone out the last test and stay focused on the next one.

RAS PRE Syllabus-Statistics (Code No. 29)

Statistics (Code No. 29)

I. Probability :

Classical and axiomatic definitions of probability, simple theorems on probability with examples, conditional probability, statistical independence, Bayes' theorem. Discrete and continuous random variables, probability mass function and probability density function, cumulative distribution function, joint marginal and conditional probability distributions of two variables, Expectation of functions of one and two random variables, moments, moment generating function, Binomial : Poisson Hypergeometric, Negative Binomial , Uniform, exponential, gamma, beta, normal probability distributions, Chebichev's inequality. Convergence in probability, weak law of large numbers, simple form of central limit therorem.

II. Statistical Methods :

Compilation, classification, tabulation and diagrammatic representation of statistical data, measures of central tendency, dispersion, skewness and kurtosis; measures of association and contingency, correlation and linear regression involving two variables, correlation ratio, curve fitting.

Concept of random sample and statistic sampling distribution of Chi-square, 't' and F statistics, their properties and tests of significance based on them. Large Sample Tests. Order statistics and their sampling distribution in case of uniform and exponential parent distribution.

III. Statistical Inference :

Theory of estimation : unbiasedness, consistency, efficiency, sufficiency, Crammer-Rao Lower bound, best linear unbiased estimates, methods of estimation, methods of moments, maximum likelihood, leastsquares, minimum, Chi-square, properties of maximum likelihood estimators (without proof), simple problems of constructing confidence intervals for parameters of normal distribution.

Testing of hypothesis, simple and composite hypothesis, Statistical test, two kinds of errors, Best critical regions for simple verses simple hypothesis concerning one parameter of binomial, Poission, uniform, exponential and normal distribution. Non parametric tests: Chi-square, sign, run median tests, Wilcoxon test, rank correlation methods.

IV. Sampling Theory and Design of Experiments :

Principles of sampling, frame and sampling units, sampling and non-sampling errors, simple random sampling, stratified sampling, cluster sampling, systematic sampling, ratio and regression estimates designing of sample surveys with reference to recent large scale surveys in India.

Analysis of Variance with equal number of observations per cell in one, two and three way classification, transformations to stabilize variance. Principles of experimental design, completely randomized design Randomized block design, Latin square design, Missing plot technique, 23 factorial experiments.

RAS PRE Syllabus-Sociology (Code No. 28)

Sociology (Code No. 28)


Sociological Perspective
Sociology as a Science

Relation of Sociology with other Social Sciences :
Economic, Political Science and Social Anthropology.

Basic Concepts :
Society : Meaning, nature and characteristics.

Community : Meaning and characteristics, Relationship with society.

Association : Meaning and characteristics.
Social Institution : Meaning, characteristics and forms; functions, difference between Social institution and Association.

Social Group : Meaning and characteristics, Types - Primary and Secondary Reference Group.

Social Interaction : Contact, communication and interest fulfilment.
Culture : Meaning, characteristics, components and cultural processes.

Social Structure : Meaning, characteristics and theories.

Social Stratification : Meaning, bases, forms and theories.

Status and Role : Meaning, types and mutual relationship.

Norms and Values : Meaning, types and mutual relationship.

Social Processes : Meaning, nature and forms-cooperation, competition and conflict.

Socialization : Concept, types, agencies and theories.

Social Deviance : Meaning, Forms and theories.

Social Change : Meaning, factors and theories. Change, progress and development, Directed social change.
Magic, Religion and Science

Indian Society : Socio-cultural factors; Unity and diversity.

Caste in India : Features, origin and changing patterns.
Purusharatha and Varnasharma Vyavastha : Objectives, features and forms.

Marriage and Family in India : Features, forms, changes, problem and related legislation.

Kinship in India : Features, types and usages.

Residence and Descent : Rules, forms and primogeniture.

Status of Women in India : Changes, problems and related laws.

Population Problem in India : Causes, forms extent and remedies.

Current Social Problems in India : Casteism, communalism, regionalism, poverty, bondage of labour, child misuse, environmental pollutions, crime and juvenile delinquency and youth unrest.

Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in India : Problems, safeguard, Constitutional provisions and related legislation.

Induced Social Change in India : Aims, Plans, Projects & Schemes. Rural and Tribal Development strategies and Agencies.

Urbanization and Industrialization in India : Positive and negative implications for social life in India.
Panchayati Raj in India

Economic and Political Systems of simple and complex societies.

RAS PRE Syllabus-Public Administration (Code No. 27)

Public Administration (Code No. 27)

I. Introduction : Meaning, scope and significance of public administration; Private and Public Administration; Evolution of Public Administration as a discipline.

II Theories and Principles of Administration : Scientific Management; Bureaucratic Model; Classical Theory; Humman Relations Theory; Behavioural Approach; Systems Approach. The Principles of Hierarchy; Unity of Command; Span of Control; Authority and Responsibility; Coordination; Delegation; Supervision.

III Administrative Behaviour; Decision Making; Leadership theories; Communication; and Motivation.

IV Personnel Administration; Role of Civil Service in developing society, Position, Classification, Recruitment; Training; Promotion; Pay and Service Condition; Neutrality and Anonymity.

V Financial Administration : Concept of Budget : Formulation and execution of budget; Account and Audit.

VI Control over Administration : Legislative, Executive and Judical Control, Citizen and Administration.

VII Comparative Administration : Salient features of administrative system in U.S.A., Great Britain and France.

VIII Central Administration in India. British legacy; Constitutional context of Indian Administration; The President, the Prime Minister as Real Executive; Central Secretariat; Cabinet Secretariat; Planning Commission; Finance Commission; Comptroller and Auditor General of India; Major patterns of Public Enterprises.

IX Civil Service in India : Recruitment of All India and Central Services, Union Public Service Commission, Training of IAS and IPS; Generalists and Specialists; Relations with the Political Executive.

X State, District and Local Administration : Governor, Chief Minister; Secretariat; Chief Secretary; Directorates; Role of District Collector in revenue, law and order and development administration; Panchayati Raj and Urban local governament- Main features, Structure and problem areas.

RAS PRE Syllabus-Psychology (Code No. 26)

Psychology (Code No. 26)


1. Scope, Method and subject matter.

2. Methods : Experimental methods, Field Studies, clinical and case methods, Characteristics of psychological studies.

3. Physiological Basis, Structure and functions of the nervous systems, functions of the endocrine system.

4. Development of Behaviour, Genetic mechanism, Environmental factors, Growth and maturation, Relevant experimental studies.

5. Cognitive processes (I) : Perception, Perceptual Process ; Perceptual organisation, Perception of form, colour, depth and time, Perceptual constancy, Role of motivation, Social and cultural factors in perceptions.

6. Cognitive Processes (II) : Learning. Learning process. Learning theories; Classical conditioning, Operant conditioning, Trial and error and Insight theories, Perceptual learning. Learning and motivation. Verbal learning. Motor learning.

7. Cognitive Processes (III) : Remembering. Measurement of remembering. Short-term memory. Long-term memory. Forgetting. Theories of forgetting.

8. Cognitive Processes (IV) : Thinking. Development of thinking. Language and thought. Images. Concept formation. Problems solving

9. Intelligence : Nature of intelligence. Theories of intelligence. Measurement of intelligence. Intelligence and creativity.

10. Motivation : Needs, drives and motives. Classification of motives Measurement of motives. Theories of motivation.

11. Personality : Nature of personality. Triat and type approaches. Determinants of personality. Personality assessment : techniques and tests.

12. Coping Behaviour. Coping Mechanisms. Coping with frustration and stress. Conflicts.

13. Attitudes. Nature of attitudes. Theories of attitudes. Measurement of attitudes. Change of attitudes.

14. Communication : Types of communication, Communication process. Communication network. Distortion of communication.

15. Applications of psychology in industry, Education and Community.

RAS PRE Syllabus-Physics (Code No. 24)

Physics (Code No. 24)

1. Mechanics : Units and dimensions, S.I. units, Motion in one and two dimensions. Newton's laws of motion with applications. Variable mass-systems, Fricitional forces, Work, Power and Energy. Conservative and non conservative systems. Collisions, Conservation of energy. Linear and angular momenta. Rotational kinematics, Rotational dynamics. Equilibrium or rigid bodies. Gravitation, Planetary motion, Artificial Satellites. Surface tension and Viscosity. Fluid dynamics, streamline and turbulent motion. Bernoulli's equation with applications. Stoke's law and its application, Special theory of relativity, Lorentz Transformation, Mass Energy equivalence.

2. Wave & Oscillations : Simple harmonic motion, Travelling & Stationary waves, Super position of waves, Beats, Forced oscillations, Damped oscillations, Resonance, Sound waves, Vibrations of air columns, strings and rods. Ultrasonic waves and their application. Doppler effect.

3. Optics: Matrix method in preaxial optics. Thin lens formulae, Nodal planes, Systems of two thin lenses, Chromatic and Spherical aberration, Optical instruments, Eyepieces, Nature and propagation of Light, Interference, Division of wavefront, Division of amplitude, Simple interferometers. Diffraction - Fraunhofer and Fresnel, Gratings. Resolving power of optical instruments. Rayleigh criterion, Polarization, Production and Detection of Polarized light. Rayleigh Scattering. Raman Scattering, Lasers and their applications.

4. Thermal Physics : Thermometry, laws of thermodynamics, Heat engines, Entropy, Thermodynamic potentials and Maxwell's relations. Vander waal's equation of State, Critical constants. Joule-Thomoson effect, Phase transition, Transport phenomenon, heat conduction and specific heat in solids, Kinetic Theory of Gases, Ideal Gas equation, Maxwell's velocity distribution, Equipartition of Energy, Mean free path, Brownian Motion, Black-body radiation Planck's Law.

5. Electricity and Magnetism : Electric charge, Fields and Potentials, Coulomb's Law, Gauss Law, Capacitance, Dielectrics. Ohm's Law, Kirchoff's Laws, Magnetic field, Ampere's Law, Faraday's Law of electromagnetic induction, Lanz's Law, Alternating currents, LCR Circuits, Series & Parallel resonance, Q-factor, Thermoelectric effects and their applications, Electromagnetic Waves, Motion of charged particles in electric and magnetic fields. Particle accelerators, Ven de Graaff generator, Cyclotron, Betatron, Mass spectrometer, Hall effect. Dia, Para and ferro magnetism.

6. Modern Physics : Bohr's Theory of Hydrogen atom, Optical and X-ray spectra, Photoelectric effect. Compton effect, Wave nature of matter and Wave-Particle duality, Natural and artificial radio-acitivty, alpha, beta and gamma radiation, chain decay, Nuclear fission and fusion. Elementary particles and their classification.

7. Electronics : Vacuum tubes-diode and triode, p-and n-type materials, p-n diodes and transistors, Circuits for rectification, amplification and oscillations. Logic gates.

RAS PRE Syllabus-Mining Engineering (Code No. 22)

Mining Engineering (Code No. 22)

1. Mineral industry: National Mineral policy, Mineral resources of Rajasthan and India vis-a-vis world. Status of mining of important minerals in India. Introduction of important minerals, their occurrences and uses.

2. Mining Methods Surface and Underground: Open cast method of mining layout, development and design; loading and transport, mechanized quarrying, continuous mining systems. Underground methods of working coal by longwall, Bord and Pillar, mining of thick seams, trends of new developments in coal mining Underground mining methods for metalliferrous deposits-development and stoping, handling of broken ore waste material, stope mechanization and mine filling.

3. Mine transport and Machinery: Material handling in mines-haulage, conveyors, rope-ways Face machinery Mine hoists, Mine pumps.

4. Rock Mechanics, Ground Control and Mine Development: Physico-mechanical properties of rocks, Rock mass classification, stress measurement techniques. Theories of rock failure, stress distribution around mine working. Mine subsidence, ground control, instrumentation and monitoring. Design of support and support system in mine roadways and workings. Pit slope stability. Drilling methods and machines. Explosives, blasting devices and practices. Shaft sinking - ordinary and special methods.

5. Mine ventilation and Environment: Underground mine atmosphere. Detection of mine gases. Mechanics of air flow, distribution and control. Natural and mechanical ventilation. Fan types, selection and operation . Heat and humidity - sources, estimation and air-conditioning. Ventilation planning. Mine fires and explosions. Inundation. Illumination, noise and mine dust measurements, standards and control. Mine Rescue and Recovery. Environment impacts of surface mining and their mitigation.

6. Mine Legislation, safety and management: Statutory laws concerned with concession, conservation and development of minerals; and safety, health and welfare of workmen in mines. Mine safety - accidents in mines and their prevention. Occupational diseases. Principles of scientific management, organization and staffing. Work study and operation research in mining.

7. Mine Surveying, Mineral Economics and Mine Planning- Mine surveying instruments, development in instrumentation and techniques. Correlation, underground surveying. Estimation and measurements of mineral resources and reserves. Sampling method and practices. Mining companies and mine accounts. Cash flow concepts and mine valuation. Mining finance, royalty and taxation. Principles of mine planning, optimization of output, life, size and other mine parameters. Preparation of feasibility reports and DPR/production planning and productivity in mining.

RAS PRE Syllabus-Law (Code No. 19)

Law (Code No. 19)

I. Jurisprudence :

1. Schools of Jurisprudence : Analytical, historical, philosophical and sociological.

2. Sources of Law : custom, precedent and legislation.

3. Rights and duties.

4. Legal Personality.

5. Ownership and possession.

II. Constitutional Law of India :

1. Salient features of the Indian Constitution.

2. Preamble.

3. Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles and Fundamental Duties.

4. Constitutional position of the President and Governors and their powers.

5. Supreme Court and High Courts : their powers and jurisdiction.

6. Union Public Service Commission and State Public Service Commissions : their

Powers and Functions.

7. Distribution of Legislative powers between the Union and the States.

8. Emergency provisions.

9. Amendment of the Constitution.

III. International Law :

1. Nature of International Law.

2. Sources : Treaty, Custom, General Principles of Law recognized by civilized nations

and subsidiary means for the determination of law.

3. State Recognition and State Succession.

4. The United Nations : its objectives and Principal Organs; the Constitution, role and

jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice.

IV. Torts :

1. Nature and definition of tort.

2. Liability based on fault and strict liability.

3. Vicarious liability.

4. Joint tort-feasors.

5. Negligence.

6. Defamation.

7. Conspiracy.

8. Nuisance.

9. False imprisonment and malicious prosecution.

V. Criminal Law :

1. General principles of criminal liability.

2. Mens rea.

3. General exceptions.

4. Abetment and conspiracy.

5. Joint and constructive liability.

6. Criminal attempts.

7. Murder and culpable homicide.

8. Sedition.

9. Theft, extortion, robbery and dacoity.

10. Misappropriation and Criminal breach of trust.

VI Law of Contract :

1. Basic elements of contract : offer, acceptance, consideration, contractual capacity.

2. Factors vitiating constant.

3. Void, Voidable, illegal and unenforceable agreements.

4. Performance of contracts.

5. Dissolution of contractual obligations, frustration of contracts.

6. Quasi-contracts.

7. Remedies for breach of contract.

RAS PRE Syllabus-Geology (Code No. 16)

Geology (Code No. 16)

I. Physical Geology and Geomorphology :

Solar system, the earth, its origin, age and internal constitution. Weathering and erosion. Geological work of river, glacier, wind, ocean and ground water. Types, products and distribution of volcanoes. Causes, effects and distribution of earthquakes.

Morphology of continents and oceans. Elementary idea of isostasy, continental drift, sea floor spreading and plate tectonics. Iceages, past climates and coral reefs.

Land forms, their types and relation to lithology and deformation Geomorphological sub division of India.

II. Structural Geology and Geotectonics and Structure and Tectonics of India:

Dip, strike, pitch and plunge; Clinometer Compass. Determination of top of beds. Description and classification of folds, faults, unconformities and joints. Cleavage, schistosity, foliation and lineation. Igneous intrusives and extrusive bodies. Overlap, offlap, outliers and inliers. Major tectonic sub divisions of India and their characteristics. Origin of Himalayas, Indoganetic plains and deserts in India.

III. Palaeontology, Principles of Stratigraphy and Geology of India :

Mode of preservation and utility of fossils. Elementary idea of organic evolution. Morphology and geological distribution of Graptoloidea, Echinoidea, Gastropoda, Lamellibranchia, Trilobita, Brachiopoda, Cephalopoda and Foraminifera.

A brief study of Gondwana plant fossils and Siwalik fauna; elementary; idea of evolution of man, elephant and horse, Standard stratigraphic time scale, principles of stratigraphic correlation and knowledge of stratigraphic classification.

Study of Precambrian, Palaeozoic Mesozoic and Cenozoic rocks of India.

IV. Crystallography and Mineralogy :

Law of crystallography, elements of crystal symmetry, crystallographic notations and twining. Study of forms and symmetry elements of normal classes of various crystal systems. Contact goniometer. Crystal bonding and internal structure of crystals.

Physical, chemical and optical characteristics of important silicate mineral groups. viz., Quartz, Felspar, Felspathoid, Olivine, Pyroxene, Amphibole, Mica, Chloride and Garnet. Structure of silicate minerals. Physical properties and chemical composition of important ore minerals. Petrological microscope, micol prism, birefringence, pleochroism, extinction, uniaxial and biaxial characteristic of minerals. Optical signs.

V. Igneous, Sedimentary and Metamorphic Petrology :

Composition of magmas. Forms, structure, textures and classification of igneous rocks. Phase rule, crystallisation of unicomponent and bicomponent silicate melts. Crystallisation of common basaltic magma. Bowen's reaction series, magmatic differentiation and assimilation. Petrography and petrogenesis of common igneous rocks.

Sedimentary processes, lithification and diagenesis. Heavy minerals. Structures, textures, classification and depositional environment of sedimentary rocks. Physical parameters of sedimentary grains. Petrography and petrogenesis of important sedimentary rocks.

Agents, kind, depth zones, facies and grades of metamorphism. Structures, textures and classification of metamorphic rocks. Petrography and petrogenesis of important metamorphic rocks.

VI. Economic Geology and Applied Geology :

Processes of formation of mineral deposits. Mode of occurrence, distribution, uses and origin on important metallic and nonmetallic mineral deposits of India. Coal, petroleum and radioactive minerals deposits of India.

Elementary idea of various geophysical methods of prospecting. Elements of Ground Water Geology and Engineering Geology. Surveying instruments and their use. Elementary knowledge of mineral dressing. Application of photogeological techniques.

VII. Geology and Mineral Wealth of Rajasthan :

Lithostatigraphic divisions, tectonic and structural features of the geology of Rajasthan. A study of the geology of Rajasthan from Precambrians to Recent. Mineral wealth of Rajasthan and the mineral based industries. Knowledge of major mining regions, dams, reservoirs, engineering projects, hydroelectric projects, thermal power plants, fuel resources and ground water potential of the State of Rajasthan