Category: RPSC Exams

RAJASTHAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AJMER

SYLLABUS AND EXAMINATION PLANNING THE POST OF ASSISTANT CONSERVATOR FOREST & FOREST RANGE OFFICER GRADE I^st 

(FOREST DEPARTMENT) 

EXAMINATION PATTERN:

Pattern of Question Paper 

1. Objective type paper 

2. Maximum Marks : 100 

3. Number of Questions : 100 

4. Duration of Paper : Three Hours 

5. All questions carry equal marks. 

6. There will be Negative Marking.

 

:SYLLABUS OF EXAMINATION:

COMPULSORY SUBJECT – GENERAL KNOWLEDGE 

Indian History and Culture 

(A) Indian Culture & Heritage: Visual and Performing Arts- Painting, Sculpture, Architecture, Dance forms and Music traditions- from Indus to End of British Era. Literary traditions of India from Vedic to close of 19^th Century. 

(B) History of Freedom Movement from mid 19^th Century: Struggle of 1857, Emergence of Indian National Congress and the contribution of Moderates and Extremists, Various Revolutionaries of 20^th Century and their activities, Gandhian Movements and the role of Subhash Chandra Bose. 

History and Culture of Rajasthan 

(A) Archaeological Sites of Ancient Rajasthan: Bagore, Ganeshwar, Ahar, Kalibangan and Bairath. 

(B) Major Dynasties of Rajasthan and their prominent rulers: Imperial Pratiharas, Sisodias of Mewar, Rathores of Marwar, Kachchwahas of Amber. 

(C) Freedom Struggle in Rajasthan: Struggle of 1857, Political Awakening in Rajasthan, Revolutionaries, Peasant Movements, Tribal Movements and Prajamandal Movements. Integration of Rajasthan. 

(D) Saints and Sects through the ages- Jasnath Ji, Jambhoji, Dadudayal, Ramsnehi Sect and various Vaishnava Sects. Folk Deities of rajasthan. 

(E) Society of Rajasthan: Traditions, Dress and Ornaments, Fairs & Festivals. (D) Folk Culture- Dances, Dramas, Literature, Music & Musical Instruments. (F) Schools of Painting, Temple & Fort Architecture, Handicrafts. (G) Rajasthani language and Dialects, Literature of Rajasthani Language. (H) Important historical tourist places. 

Indian Geography : 

Physical Features- Mountain, Plateau, Plains. 

Climate – Mechanism of Monsoon, Distribution of Rainfall. 

Natural Vegetation- Types and their Conservation. 

Environmental Concerns- Deforestation, Soil Erosion, Drought and Floods. 

Geography of Rajasthan : 

Physiographic Divisions, Rivers and Lakes, Climate and Agro- Climate Regions. 

Resources & their Conservation- Water, Forest, Soil. 

National Parks, Sanctuaries and Conservation Reserve. 

Minerals: Metallic and Non-Metallic. 

Power Resources: Renewable and Non-Renewable. 

Population: Growth, Density, Distribution, Sex-Ratio, Literacy. 

Indian Economy : 

GNP, GDP, Per Capita Income, HDI. 

Population :- Occupational Structure, Population Growth Rate. 

Agriculture :- Land Utilisation, Major Crops, Organic Farming. 

Major Industries of India :- Textile, Petroleum, Cement, Food Processing, Role of Forest 

based small and cottage industries. 

Financial Inclusion :- Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna, Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojna. 

Niti Aayog, GST, Global Warming, GreenHouse Effect. 

Economy of Rajasthan : 

SDP, Economic Growth Rate as per GSDP, Sectoral Contribution Major Agriculture Crops, Horticulture, Major Irrigation Projects, Live Stock, Agro Food Parks, Forestry. 

Role of BIP, RIICO, RFC & SEZ in industrial development. 

Major Power Resources :- Thermal, Solar and Atomic, Petroleum Oil Fields. 

Poverty and Unemployment Eradication schemes, Schemes of Social Justice & Women Empowerment. 

General Science : 

Basics of Everyday Science. 

Human body, Food and Nutrition, Health care. 

Space Technology. 

Telecommunication – Basic concept, National Telecom Policy. 

States of Matter. 

Allotropes of carbon. 

pH Scale and importance of pH in daily life. 

Polymers and their uses. 

Application of Biotechnology. 

Alternative Sources of Energy with special reference to Rajasthan. 

Environmental and Ecological Changes and its Impacts. 

Current Affairs : 

Major Current Events and Issues of State (Rajasthan), National and International Importance. Persons and Places in recent news. Games and Sports related Activities. 

 

RAJASTHAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AJMER 

SYLLABUS AND EXAMINATION PLANNING FOR THE POST OF EVALUATION OFFICER

(PLANNING DEPARTMENT) 

EXAMINATION PATTERN:

Pattern of Question Papers: 

1. Objective Type Paper. 

2. Maximum Marks : 100. 

3. Number of Questions : 100. 

4. Duration of Paper : Two Hours. 

5. All Questions carry equal marks. 

6. There will be Negative Marking. 

 

:SYLLABUS OF EXAMINATION:

Analysis of univariate and multivariate data: Collection and Representation of Data,  Measures of central tendency, Dispersions, Skewness & Kurtoris. Regression and  Correlation for bivariate and multivariate data. 

Sampling: Planning and executations of a sample survey, methods of Sampling: Simple random, stratified random, cluster and two stage, systematic and successive  sampling, non-sampling errors, Report writing. 

Probability and Probability distributions: Classical and axiomatic approach to probability, Additional and Multiplication laws, conditional, Baye’s Theorem, Expectations and variance of random variable, Binomal, Poisson, Normal, Lognormal, Exponential distributions. 

Hypothesis: Formulation and Testing- Chisquare, t, and F distributions, with properties, and applications. Analysis of variance, Designs of Experiments: CRD, RBD, LSD. Theory of Estimation: Unbiasednes consistency, sufficiency and minimum variance unbiasedness. 

Demography: Vital statistics, measures of mortality and fertility, life table, its construction and uses. Index Number: Definition, Types, Constructions and Tests. Time Series Analysis: Components and their Measurements, AR, MA and ARMA Models. 

Project Planning: Project identification, feasibility assessment, project review, monitoring and control of projects, appraisal of project, cost-benefit analysis. Investment Decisions: cost of capital, capital budgeting decisions, risk and uncertainty decisions, zero base budgeting, performance budgeting, cost-volume profit analysis. 

National Income, concepts, and National Income accounting in four sector of Economy, consumption function, Investment function, Supply of Money, Money Multiplier, Theories of Inflation, Fiscal and Monetary Policy. 

Theories of Demand: Utility, Indifference curve, Revealed Preference Theory, Recent  development in demand analysis, Law variable proportion & returns to scale, Economies of scale, Eulers Theorem, Cobb Douglous Production Function, Oligopoly, Pigovian Welfare Economics. 

Role of Government in organized society, Private and Public mechanism for allocating resources, State government budget, Trends in public expenditure & Public debt. Fiscal Sector reforms in India, Review of Indian Plan models. Trade and Trade policies in India since 1991. 

RAJASTHAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AJMER 

SYLLABUS AND EXAMINATION PLANNING FOR THE POST OF EXPLORATION AND EXCAVATION OFFICER

(ARCHAEOLOGY & MUSEUM DEPARTMENT) 

EXAMINATION PATTERN:

Pattern of Question Papers: 

1. Objective Type Paper 

2. Maximum Marks : 100 

3. Number of Questions : 100 

4. Duration of Paper : Two Hours 

5. All Questions carry equal marks.

6. There will be Negative Marking.

 

:SYLLABUS OF EXAMINATION:

Unit – I 

Principles and Techniques of exploration and excavation. Traditional & Scientific approach. Types of excavations. Techniques of exploration, Dating (Absolute & Relative). 

Unit – II 

Prehistory 

Stone Age Cultures (Palaeolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic). Important sites – Tool types and Techniques. Material of stone age tools, Rock Art. 

Unit – III 

Proto history 

Copper & Bronze Age Cultures – Harappan, Post Harappan Chalcolithic cultures – Ganeshwar, Ahar, Malwa, Painted Grey ware Culture, Megalithic culture. 

Unit – IV 

Early Historical Archaeology 

Northern Black Polished ware and associated cultures – Maurya, Shunga, Kushana, Gupta & Post Gupta cultures upto 1200 A.D. 

Unit – V 

Culture of Rajasthan 

Didwana – Sambhar, Bagor, Bairath, Rairh, Nagari, Early temple architecture & Sculpture. 

 

RAJASTHAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION,AJMER 

SYLLABUS AND EXAMINATION PLANNING FOR THE POST OF FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 

(FISHERIES DEPARTMENT) 

EXAMINATION PATTERN:

Pattern of Question Paper 

1. Objective type paper 

2. Maximum Marks : 100 

3. Number of Questions : 100 

4. Duration of Paper : Two Hours 

5. All questions carry equal marks. 

6. There will be Negative Marking. 

 

:SYLLABUS OF EXAMINATION:

1. Taxonomy of Indian Major Carps (IMC), Catfishes and exotic food fishes: Common Carp, Grass Carp, Silver Carp, Tilapia and Pangas. 

2. Biology of Indian Major Carps (IMC), Mahseer, Common carp, Grass carp, Silver carp and Tilapia. 

3. Reproductive Biology; Fish maturity stages, Gonadosomatic Index, Fecundity, Ponderal Index, eggs and larval stages. 

4. Induced breeding: Use of different synthetic hormones and its analogues. Stripping, Multiple Breeding & Selective breeding. Different types of fish hatcheries. Production of stunted fish seed, hybridization, Sex manipulation: Androgenesis and Gynogenesis, cryopreservation of fish gametes. 

5. Pre and post stocking management of ponds for spawn, fry, fingerling and brood stock. 

6. Recent advances in aquaculture: Pen culture, cage culture, Recirculating Aquaculture System, Rotational aquaculture and Organic aquaculture. 

7. Monoculture, Polyculture, composite fish culture and Ornamental fish culture. 

8. Integrated fish culture systems : Paddy-cum-fish, Cattle-cum-fish, Duck-cum-fish, Poultry-cum-fish, Pig-cum-fish, Horticulture-cum-fish and Sericulture-cum-fish culture. 

9. Treatment of Sewage water, Sewage fed fish culture and depuration of fish. 

10. Extensive, semi-intensive and intensive aquaculture systems. 

11. Fish stocking ratios and densities for different size-groups of fish seed. Fish carrying capacity of water bodies. Basics of fish population dynamics : recruitment, mortality, natality, fishing effort, exploitable fish population, stock assessment and sustainable yield.  

12. Natural and supplementary fish feeds, pelleted, floating and sinking feeds, larval feeds and their formulations. 

13. Breeding and culture of freshwater prawn and shrimp (Macrobrachium rosenbergii and L.vannamei). Rearing of the freshwater bivalve, Lamellidens spp. for pearl production. 

14. Fish diseases: Symptoms and causative organisms of bacterial, viral, fungal diseases, endo & ecto-parasitic and nutritional diseases and their control. 

15. Fisheries extension methods and role of TOT, SHG’S & KVK’S in fisheries development. 

16. Preparation of aquacultural, capture fishery and ornamental fish project proposals including budgeting and economics. 

17. Salient features of Rajasthan Fisheries Act, 1953 and Fisheries rules, 1958. 

18. Fish as food, identification of fresh fish, fish spoilage, rigor mortis and fish preservation. Methods of handling freshwater fish for marketing. Water quality management for aquaculture. 

19. Reservoir fisheries of Rajasthan Morpho-edaphic Index and fisheries potential, eutrophication and its management. 

RAJASTHAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION,AJMER 

SYLLABUS AND EXAMINATION PLANNING FOR THE POST OF FOOD SAFETY OFFICER 

(MEDICAL AND HEALTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT)

EXAMINATION PATTERN:

Pattern of Question Papers : 

1. Objective Type Paper. 

2. Maximum Marks : 150 

3. Number of Questions : 150 

4. Duration of Paper : Three Hours 

5. All Questions carry equal marks. 

6. There will be Negative Marking.

 

:SYLLABUS OF EXAMINATION:

UNIT-I 

Chemical bonds and forces, concept of pH and buffer, thermochemistry, chemical equilibrium, chemical kinetics. Aliphatic and Aromatic hydrocarbons- concept of aromaticity, methods of preparation and chemical properties of alcohols, phenols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, nitro compounds and amines. Different methods of purification, qualitative and quantitative analysis. Solutions- concentration terms, liquid- properties, surface tension, viscosity and its applications. Surface chemistry-adsorption, homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis, colloids and suspension. 

UNIT-II 

Types of micro organism associated with food, their morphology and structure, factors affecting their growth, microbiological standards, sources of micro organism in food, some important food spoilage microorganisms, fermentation- definition and types, microorganisms used in food fermentation, dairy fermentation, fermented foods- types, methods of manufacture for vinegar, sauerkraut, soya sauce, beer, wine and traditional Indian foods. 

UNIT-III 

Bio molecules – carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids, their classification, structure, bio synthesis, metabolism and calorific value. Enzymes- classification, kinetics, factors controlling enzyme activities, enzymes used during food processing, modification of food by endogenous enzymes. Vitamins and their types. Minerals- important minerals and their functions in the human body. Plant alkaloids and their uses. Animal and plant toxins. Toxic substances and their metabolism- pesticides, metals, food additives etc. 

UNIT-IV 

Classification- five kingdom system upto phylum, plants and animal products used as food by humans. Culture of animals used as food. Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic cells. Types of cells, animal tissues and organs. Human physiology- Nutrition and Digestion. Respiration- respiratory pigment, transport and gaseous exchange. Excretion- structure of kidney and urine formation. Circulatory system- Heart, Blood vascular system, blood and its components. Nervous system- conduction of impulses. muscular system- types of muscles and muscle contraction. Reproductive system. Endocrine system- hormones and their role. 

Immune system- types of immunity, antigen-antibody reaction. Diseases- deficiency diseases, communicable diseases and diseases caused by animals (protozoans, helminthes, arthropods). 

UNIT –V 

Genetically modified plants and animals, plant and animal tissue culture and its application, importance of GM-crops and their products, environmental biotechnology- pollutants, Biomagnification and microbial bioremediation . Statistical analysis- mean, median, mode, standard deviation, regression and correlation, T-test, variance, chi-square test. 

UNIT -VI 

Salient features of agriculture with special reference to Rajasthan. Soil Fertility and Management of Problematic Soils in Rajasthan. Introduction to Dryland Farming and Agroforestry. Introductory knowledge about Production Techniques of important field crops (Wheat, Mustard, Groundnut, Pulses, Bajra, Maize). Horticultural crops (Citrus, Mango, Guava, Ber, Onion, Tomato, Cucurbits, Chilli, Rose etc.) Spices and Medicinal crops (Cumin, Fenugreek, Fennel, Coriander, Isabgol, Aloevera, etc.) Important diseases and Pests of major Crops and their Management. Importance of agriculture marketing. General awareness about Seed science and Crop Physiology. 

UNIT-VII 

Importance of Livestock in Economy of Rajasthan. Fundamentals of Livestock and Poultry Production. Artificial insemination and Pregnant animal management. Laboratory diagnostics, Important diseases of livestock and their management. Present status of Milk and Milk products. Milk production and quality of milk. Milk processing and packaging. Dairy equipment and utilities. Introduction to livestock products. 

UNIT-VIII 

Present status of Food Technology in India and Rajasthan. General methods of food preservation and food processing. Importance of Post harvest technology of fruits and vegetables. Technology for processed products like Squash, Jelly, Sauce, Pickles etc. Post harvest Physiology and handling of fruits and vegetables. Types and functions of Packaging materials used in fresh and processed food. Food laws – brief review of regulatory status in India (FPO, Prevention of Food adulteration Act, Food Safety and Standard Act, Testing Food for its Safety, AGMARK). Hygiene and Sanitation (HACCP, Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices etc.) 

UNIT-IX 

Pre & Early history of Rajasthan. Age of Rajput: Major dynasties of Rajasthan and the achievements of prominent rulers. Emergence of Modern Rajasthan: factors of Socio-Political awakening of 19^th century; Peasants and tribal movements of 20^th century; Political struggle of 20^th century and the integration of Rajasthan. 

UNIT-X 

Visual Art of Rajasthan – Architecture of forts and temples of Rajasthan; Sculpture traditions of Rajasthan and various schools of painting of Rajasthan. Performing Art of Rajasthan – Folk music and musical instruments of Rajasthan; folk dance and folk drama of Rajasthan. 

UNIT-XI 

Various religious cults, saints and folk deities of Rajasthan. Various dialects and its distribution in Rajasthan; literature of Rajasthani language. 

UNIT-XII 

Geography of Rajasthan : Broad physical features- Mountains, Plateaus, Plains & Desert; Major rivers and lakes; Climate and Agro-climatic regions; Major soil types and distribution; Major forest types and distribution; Demographic characteristics; Desertification, Droughts & Floods, Deforestation, Environmental Pollution and Ecological Concerns. 

UNIT-XIII 

Economy of Rajasthan : Major Minerals-Metallic & Non- Metallic; Power Resources- Renewable and Non Renewable; Major agro based industries-Textile, Sugar, Paper & Vegetable oil; Poverty and Unemployment; Agro food parks. 

UNIT-XIV 

Important Persons, Places and Current events of the State. National and International events of importance. National and International Organisations- (BIS, ICMR, ICAR, Council for Social Welfare, APEDA, Export inspection Council, FAO,WHO,ISO,WTO). 

 

RAJASTHAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AJMER

SYLLABUS AND EXAMINATION PLANNING FOR THE POST OF GEOLOGIST 

(DEPARTMENT OF MINES AND GEOLOGY)

EXAMINATION PATTERN:

Pattern of question Paper 

1. Objective type paper. 

2. Maximum Marks : 100 

3. Number of Questions : 100 

4. Duration of Paper : Two Hours 

5. There will be Negative Marking 

6. All Questions carry equal marks.

 

:SYLLABUS OF EXAMINATION:

PHYSICAL GEOLOGY, STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY AND TECTONICS 

Earth: Shape, size and origin of the Earth; internal constitution and composition of the Earth. Mechanical principles of rock deformation: properties of rocks and their controlling factors; theory of rock failure; concept of stress and strain; types of strain- ellipses and ellipsoids, their properties and geological significance; mechanics of folding and buckling; classification of folds; fold development and distribution of strains in folds. Faults and Joints: Their nomenclature, age relationship, origin and significance; causes and dynamics of faulting, strike-slip fault, normal fault, over thrust and nappe; planar and linear fabrics in deformed rocks, their origin and significance. Plate tectonics: recent advances, pros and cons; dynamic evolution of continental and oceanic crust; tectonics of Precambrian Orogenic Belts; formation of mountain roots; anatomy of orogenic belts; structure and origin of the Alpine– Himalayan belt, the Appalachian-Caledonian belt, the Andes, the North American Cordillera. 

REMOTE SENSING IN GEOLOGY AND GEOMORPHOLOGY 

Principles of remote sensing: general idea about electromagnetic spectrum; Satellite remote sensing: LANDSAT, METEOSAT, SEASAT, SPOT, IRS; image characters and their relations with ground objects based on tone, texture and pattern; principles of terrain analysis; evaluation of groundwater potential; rock type identification and interpretation of topographic and tectonic features. Aerial photographs: geometry, characters and properties. Photogrammetry: recent advances and applications. Geomorphological studies: dynamics of geomorphology; geomorphic processes and resulting landforms; geomorphological mapping based on genesis of landforms; terrain evaluation for strategic purposes. 

SEDIMENTOLOGY 

Earth surface system: weathering, erosion, process of transportation, deposition and post depositional changes. Sedimentary textures: grain size, shape, sorting, packing and orientation. Sedimentary structures. Sedimentary environments and facies: continental, alluvial-fluvial, lacustrine, desert, aeolian and glacial sedimentary systems; shallows coastal and tidal sedimentary systems; paleocurrents; Diagenesis. Clastic petrofacies: clastic and non clastic sedimentary rocks. Marine and continental evaporites. Basin analysis. 

MINEROLOGY 

Systematic mineralogy: atomic structure, mineral chemistry, properties, PT stability and mode of occurrence of silicates, native elements, sulfides, sulfosalts, oxides, hydroxides and carbonates. Gem and semi-precious minerals. Crystallography: Space lattice, 32 crystal classes of symmetry. Instrumentation and Analytical Techniques: geological application of cathodoluminescence, thermoluminescence, atomic absorption spectrophotometry, inductively coupled plasma- mass-spectrometry, X-ray fluorescence spectrometry, X-ray diffractometry, transmission electron microscopy, electron-probe microanalysis, thermal ionization mass spectrometry. 

GEOCHEMISTRY 

Origin and abundance of elements in the Solar System and the Earth and its constituents; geochemical classification of elements; special properties of transition and rare earth elements; principles of ionic substitution in minerals; element partitioning in mineral/rock formation. Thermodynamics: concept of free energy, activity, fugacity and equilibrium constant; laws of thermodynamics. Elemental mobility in surface environment: concept of geochemical and biogeochemical cycling. Radiogenic isotopes: radioactive decay schemes of U-Pb, Sm-Nd, Rb-Sr, K-Ar, and growth of daughter isotopes; radiometric dating of single minerals and whole rocks. Stable isotopes: nature, abundance, and fractionation. Introduction to Planetary Science: Meteorites, Impact Craters. 

IGNEOUS AND METAMORPHIC PETROLOGY 

Magma: Physics of magma generation in the mantle, its constitution and composition; Phase equilibrium of single, binary (Albite-Anorthite, Diopside-Anorthite, Albite-Orthoclase, Forsterite-silica and leucite-silica system) and ternary (Diopside- Albite- Anorthite, Diopside, Forsterite-Silica and Albite-Orthoclase- Silicic) systems, its relation to magma genesis and crystallization behavior. Classification of igneous rocks. CIPW Norms and Niggli values; Rock suite, petrographic provinces and associations. Petrogenesis of major igneous rock types such as ultramafic, basaltic, granitic and alkaline rocks. Mineralogical Phase Rule of closed and open systems. Graphical representation and compositional plotting; ACF and AKF diagrams. Metamorphism: factors of metamorphism with special reference to composition of fluid phase; nature of metamorphic reactions in relation to pressure-temperature conditions of metamorphism; Pressure-temperature-time paths. Classification of metamorphic zones. Glaucophane schist, eclogite and granulite facies. Schreinmakers rule and construction of petrogenetic grids. Anatexis. Migmatites. Regional metamorphism and paired metamorphic belts. Ultra-high temperature, ultra-high pressure and ocean floor metamorphism. Metamorphic differentiation. 

PALAEOBIOLOGY AND STRATIGRAPHY 

Fossils: their preservations and uses; species concept; biometrics and systematics. Organic evolution: origin of life, theories and evidence of organic evolution. Precambrian and Phanerozoic life. Mass extinctions. Classification, morphology, palaeoecology and evolutionary trend of invertebrate fossil groups: Corals, Echinoidea, Lamellibranchia, Cephalopoda, Gastropoda, Brachiopoda, Trilobites and Graptolites. Applied Micropalaeontology: Foraminifera, Ostracoda, Conodonta. Introductory Palynology: Spores, pollen grains and nano planktons. Gondwana flora and its significance. Vertebrates of Siwalik. Evolutionary histories of man, elephant and horse. Stratigraphy: international code of stratigraphic nomenclature, principles, methods of correlation, stratigraphic records. Lithostratigraphy; Biostratigraphy; Quantitative stratigraphy: magnetostratigraphy, cyclostratigraphy, event stratigraphy, pedostratigraphy, seismic stratigraphy and sequence stratigraphy. Geochronology and chronostratigraphy. Geophysical and chemostratigraphic correlation. Geological time scale: reasoning and equivalents of its divisions. Stratigraphy of Precambrian cratons of India: Aravalli, Dharwar, Cuddapah, Delhi, Vindhyan and their equivalents. Phanerozoic stratigraphy of India 

ORE GEOLOGY AND FUEL GEOLOGY 

Development of economic Geology: modern concept of ore genesis; spatial and temporal distribution of Ore deposit in the world; methods of geothermometry and geobarometry in ore Geology; fluid inclusion in ores: principle, applications and limitations. Formation of Mineral deposits:-Ores: texture, genesis, zoning and their significance; classification of Ore forming processes. Ore forming processes of igneous associations: magmatic deposits associated with acidic, basic and ultra basic rocks; mineralization associated with Komatiite (Gold), Kimberlite (Diamond), Carbonatites (R.E.E), Peridotites (Cr, Ni and PGE), Granite (W and Sn) and Pegmatites (mica, uranium, gems and R.E.E); Volcanogenic process and deposits: characteristics, mode of occurrence and genesis. Manganese nodules. Skarn and greisen deposits. Contact Metasomatism and characteristic of the related deposits. Hydrothermal process and deposits: Origin and nature of hydrothermal solutions, wall rock alteration, crustification and comb structures; Cavity filling and metasomatic replacement type of deposits. Hypo-, Meso-, Epi-, Tele-, Xeno and Lepto thermal deposits. Metamorphism as Ore forming process; Metamorphosed deposits. Economic mineral deposits associated with sedimentary processes:-Residual concentration: characteristics of the process and controlling factors. Bauxite, Blue dust Ore, Residual Cr and Ni /Au profiles. Mechanical concentration: Eluvial, Alluvial, Wind and Beach placers; Placer gold, diamonds and thorium. Oxidation and Supergene sulphide enrichment: formation of solvent, dissolution migration and deposition of metals. Biogenic deposits. Gossans: type and importance. Contemporary Ore forming systems: black smokers, mineralized crust. Metallic deposits of India: geology and genesis of important iron, manganese, chromium, nickel, tin, tungsten, gold, lead, zinc, copper and aluminum deposits. Coal: definition and origin of coal; sedimentology of coal bearing strata; rank, grade and type of coal; classifications and chemical characterization; coal petrology and its application; application of coal petrology in hydrocarbon exploration; coal forming epochs; geological and geographical distribution of coal deposits in India; coal prospecting and estimation of coal reserves. Coal bed methane: maturation of coal and generation of methane in coal beds. Petroleum: Origin, nature and migration (primary and secondary) of oil and gas; its composition and different fractions. Organic maturation: transformation of organic matter into kerogen, thermal cracking of kerogen; Characteristics of reservoir rocks and traps (structural, stratigraphic and combination); oil bearing basins of India; geology of the productive oil fields of India; position of oil and natural gas in India, future prospects. Atomic fuel: Mode of occurrence and genesis of atomic minerals; atomic minerals as source of energy; methods of their prospecting; productive geological horizons of atomic minerals in India; future prospects. Industrial Mineral Deposits: refractory, abrasive, ceramic and glass making minerals. Fertilizer, paint and pigment materials. Cement materials. Origin, mode of occurrence, uses and distribution in India of mica, asbestos, pyrite, barytes, gypsum, bentonite, garnet, corundum, kyanite, sillimanite, graphite, talc, fluorite, beryl, zircon and rock phosphate. 

EXPLORATION 

Exploration: Basic aim of exploration, Surface and SubSurface exploration. Geophysical Exploration: Variation of Gravity over the surface of the earth; types of correction applied to gravity data; preparation of gravity anomaly maps and their interpretations. Magnetic properties of rocks; geomagnetic field of the earth; magnetic anomalies due to single pole and dipole; preparation of magnetic anomaly maps and their quantitative interpretation; introduction to Aeromagnetic survey. Resistivity Method: basic principles, applications, various types of electrode configurations; profiling and sounding; three-dimensional current flow. Seismic Methods: fundamental principle of wave propagation; refraction and reflection surveys for single, interface, horizontal and dipping cases; Concept of seismic channel and multi-channel recording of seismic data; seismic velocity; interpretation of seismic data, their application in mineral and petroleum exploration. Geochemical exploration: principle and method of geochemical prospecting and exploration; applicability and precautions in geochemical exploration; pedo, litho, geo and hydro-geochemical exploration. Boring: principles, selections of sites for boreholes, surface layout, description of borehole environment. Drilling: percussion (solid hollow and ropes) and rotary (diamond, chilled shot, clay and other system) drilling; properties of drilling mud; core recovery; wire line core barrel; interpretations of bore hole data; controlled directional drilling; deflection of boreholes. Sampling: different types of samples and their collection, treatment and handling of samples; sampling in mining geology. Ore reserve estimation: different types of Reserves and their estimation, calculation of grade and tonnage, methods for averaging of assays. Ore guides and controls: ore Shoots, target rings and intersecting loci, regional and local guides to ore, physiographic guides, lithological and stratigraphic guides, structural guides, mineralogical guides, bottoming and zoning of mineral deposits. 

MINING GEOLOGY AND ENGINEERING GEOLOGY 

Mining of surface and underground mineral deposits involving diamond drilling, shaft sinking, drifting, cross cutting, winzing, stopping, room and pillaring, top-slicing, sub-level caving; Open pit mining; Ocean bottom mining. Mining hazards: mine inundation, fire and rock burst. Application of rock mechanics in mining. Role of engineering geology in civil constructions and mining industry: geological investigation for civil engineering projects; engineering properties of rocks; rock discontinuities; physical characters of building stones. Dams: geological consideration for evaluation of dams and reservoir sites; dam foundation rock problems. Tunnels: geotechnical evaluation of tunnel alignments and transportation routes; method of tunneling; classification of ground for tunneling purposes; types of support. Mass movements with special emphasis on landslides and causes of hill slope instability. Earthquakes and Seismicity: seismic zones of India; seismic design of buildings; influence of neotectonics in seismic hazard assessment; preparation of seismic hazard maps; distribution, magnitude and intensity of earthquakes. Case histories: geological causes for mishaps and failures of engineering structures. Influence of geological conditions on foundation and design of buildings. 

HYDROGEOLOGY 

Ground water: origin, types, importance, occurrence, reservoirs and movement. renewable and non-renewable groundwater resources; artificial recharge of groundwater. Hydrologic properties of rocks: porosity, permeability, specific yield, specific retention, hydraulic conductivity, transmissivity and storage-coefficient. Ground water quality: estimation and methods of treatment for various uses; Water contaminants and pollutants; problem of arsenic and fluoride. Well hydraulics: confined, unconfined, steady, unsteady and radial flow. Water level fluctuations: causative factors and their measurements; Methods of pumping test and analysis of test data, evaluation of aquifer parameters. Water management in rural and urban areas. Salt-water intrusion in coastal aquifers, remedial measures. 

ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY 

Time scales of global changes in the ecosystems and climate; Carbon di-oxide in atmosphere; limestone deposits in the geological sequences; records of paleotemperatures in ice cores of glaciers. Global warming caused by CO2 increase in the present atmosphere due to indiscrete exploitation of fossil fuels, volcanic eruptions and afforestation. Conservation of mineral resources; impacts of mining. Cenozoic climate extremes: impact on human evolution. Soil: profiles and soil quality; degradation due to irrigation; use of fertilizers and pesticides.