Syllabus for School Lecturer (Special Education) - 2026 (Paper-II Subjects and Special Education)

Part-A: Knowledge of Senior Secondary Level of Subjects

English

• Tenses.
• Articles / Determiners.
• Modal Auxiliaries.
• Prepositions.
• Basic Sentence Patterns (SVOCA).
• Synonyms / Antonyms.
• Comprehension (Unseen Passage).
• Phrasal Verbs / Idioms.
• Transformation:
  • Direct / Indirect.
  • Active / Passive.
  • Affirmative / Negative.
  • Interrogative / Imperative.
• Subject-Verb Agreement.
• Degrees of Adjectives.
• Connectives.
• Prefixes / Suffixes.
• One Word Substitution.
• Words Often Confused.

Hindi

• विलोम शब्द।
• उपसर्ग।
• वाक्यांश के लिए सार्थक शब्द।
• संधि एवं संधि-विच्छेद (अयादि, स्वर संधि और विसर्ग संधि को छोड़कर)।
• पारिभाषिक शब्दावली (प्रशासनिक) (अंग्रेजी से हिन्दी)।
• शब्द शुद्धि।
• वाक्य शुद्धि।

History

• Harappan Civilization: Origin, Expansion, Archeological Sites and Characteristics.
• Religious Movement: Buddhism and Jainism.
• Development in Art and Architecture, Literature, Science and Technology in Mauryan and Gupta Empire.
• Foundation and Expansion of Mughal Empire, Art and Architecture.
• Growth of British Paramountcy and Growth of Nationalism.
• National Movement:
  • Non-Cooperation Movement.
  • Civil Disobedience Movement.
  • Quit India Movement.
• Revolutionaries and their Activities (20th Century).

History of Rajasthan

• Major dynasties of Rajasthan and its rulers through the ages and their cultural achievements (1000-1800 A.D.).
• Political resistance of Rajput rulers against Muslim Power.
• Special reference to:
  • Rattan Singh.
  • Hammir.
  • Kanhad Dev.
  • Maldev.
  • Chandrasen.
  • Pratap.

Bhakti Movement and Sufism in Medieval Rajasthan

• Special reference to Mira, Dadu and Khawaja Moin-ud-din Chishty.
• Saints: Special emphasis on the teachings of:
  • Ramdevji.
  • Gogaji.
  • Tejaji.
  • Pabuji.
  • Mallinath.
  • Dhanna.
  • Pipa.
  • Haridas.
  • Raidas.
  • Jasnath.
  • Other Sects.
• Folk Gods and Goddesses.

Folk Culture of Rajasthan

• Fairs and Festivals.
• Different Schools of Painting.
• Folk Songs.
• Folk Dances.
• Folk Music and Instruments.
• Dress and Ornaments.
• Handicrafts.
• Main Dialects and Region.

Political Science

• Indian Politics: Federalism, Party System, Regional Aspirations, Elections and Electoral Reforms.
• State Executive and Legislature of Rajasthan:
  • Governor.
  • Chief Minister & Council of Ministers.
  • Rajasthan Legislative Assembly.
  • Committees.
• State Judiciary of Rajasthan:
  • Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts.
  • Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority.
  • Rajasthan State Judicial Academy.
• Local Self-Government in Rajasthan:
  • Panchayati Raj Institutions.
  • Urban Local Bodies.
• Constitutional and Statutory Bodies in Rajasthan:
  • Rajasthan Public Service Commission.
  • State Election Commission.
  • State Finance Commission.
  • Rajasthan State Commission for Women.
  • Rajasthan State Commission for Protection of Child Rights.
  • Lokayukta.

Sociology

Population Growth

• Causes and Consequences of Population Growth.
• Population Policy in India.

Sexual Harassment

• Forms of Sexual Harassment.
• Legal Provisions relating to Sexual Harassment.

Child Labour

• Causes of Child Labour.
• Constitutional Provisions relating to Child Labour.

Domestic Violence

• Types of Domestic Violence.
• Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.

Dowry

• Causes of Dowry.
• Legal Provisions relating to Dowry.

Music

• Terminology: Naad, Shruti, Swar, Saptak, Thaat, Rag, Taal, Laya, Matra and Alankar.
• Study of the Structure of:
  • Sitar.
  • Tanpura.
  • Tabla.
  • Pakhawaj.
• Classification and study of folk instruments of Rajasthan.
• Main institutions, Patrons and Padma awarded musicians dedicated to the Preservation and Promotion of Rajasthani Folk Music.
• Saint Musicians of Rajasthan:
  • Meera Bai.
  • Dadu Dayal.
  • Peepa Ji.
  • Jambhoji.
  • Maav Ji.
• Traditional Music Community:
  • Langa.
  • Manganiyar.
  • Bhopa.
  • Damami.
  • Kalbeliya.
• Jaipur Gharana of Kathak Dance and Khayal.

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Part-B: Special Education

Agencies, Policies, Acts and Rules Regarding Specially Abled Persons and Special Education

Agencies

• Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).
• National Institutes under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD).
• National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).
• Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO).

National Policies and Programmes

• National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 – Chapter 06.
• Samagra Shiksha, 2022 – Chapter 09.
• National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCFSE, 2023) – Part-B (4), Inclusive Education.
• Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase/Fitting of Aids and Appliances (ADIP) Scheme.
• Unique Disability ID (UDID) Project.
• Scholarship.

Major Acts and Legislations

• The Rehabilitation Council of India Act, 1992.
• The National Trust Act, 1999.
• The Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016 – Section 16 and Section 17.

Pedagogy, Teaching-Learning Materials, Use of Computer and Information Technology in Teaching-Learning

• Pedagogical principles, approaches and practices for special and inclusive classrooms.
• Individualized Educational Programme (IEP).
• Adaptation and modification in:
  • Curriculum-learning environment.
  • Contents.
  • Pedagogy.
  • Learning materials & resources.
  • Assessment.
• Differentiated Instruction (DI).
• Universal Design of Learning (UDL).
• Teaching-Learning Materials (TLM): Development, adaptation and utilization.
• ICT, Assistive Devices, Technology and Accessible Learning Resources.

Education for the Specially Abled Students with Various Kinds of Disabilities

• Education of Children with different disabilities as specified in the RPwD Act, 2016.
• Educational provisions for teaching and evaluation adopted by Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education.

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RPSC School Lecturer Special Education Paper-II Exam Pattern

Part-A Exam Subjects

• English.
• Hindi.
• History.
• Political Science.
• Sociology.
• Music.

Part-B Special Education Subjects

• Agencies, Policies, Acts and Rules regarding Specially Abled Persons and Special Education.
• Pedagogy.
• Teaching-Learning Material.
• Use of Computers and Information Technology in Teaching-Learning.
• Education for the Specially Abled Students with Various Kinds of Disabilities.

Important Instructions

1. Paper-II Subjects and Special Education will carry maximum 300 marks.
2. Duration of the question paper will be 3 Hours.
3. The question paper will consist of Two Parts – Part-A and Part-B. Each Part will consist of 75 multiple choice questions and 150 marks.
4. Negative marking shall be applicable in the evaluation of answers. For every wrong answer, one-third of the marks prescribed for that particular question shall be deducted.
5. Paper shall include the following subjects:
   1. Part-A: Knowledge of Senior Secondary Level subjects viz. English, Hindi, History, Political Science, Sociology and Music.
   2. Part-B: Special Education – Agencies, Policies, Acts and Rules regarding specially abled persons and Special Education.
   3. Pedagogy, Teaching-Learning Material, Use of Computers and Information Technology in Teaching-Learning.
   4. Education for specially abled students with various kinds of disabilities.