Patwari Exam · Rajasthan GK
Politics and Administration of Rajasthan
This note introduces Rajasthan's politics and administration — the Legislative Assembly, district administration, the RPSC and the Panchayati Raj structure.
- Rajasthan GK
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Verified 6 October 2026 · Source: Official website of the Government of Rajasthan
Key Facts
- Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
- The Rajasthan Legislative Assembly has 200 seats; the state has 10 Rajya Sabha seats and 25 Lok Sabha seats.
- District administration
- 19 new districts were created in 2023, taking the total to 50; the Collector is the chief officer.
- Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC)
- Based in Jaipur; recruits officers such as RAS and RPS.
- Rajasthan High Court
- The principal seat is in Jodhpur, with a bench in Jaipur.
- Gram Panchayats
- The state has 9,891+ Gram Panchayats under a three-tier Panchayati Raj system — Gram, Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad.
- Chief Secretary
- The state's senior-most IAS officer, next in rank after the Chief Minister.
- DGP
- The Director General of Police, head of the Rajasthan Police.
- SDM
- The Sub-Divisional Magistrate is the chief officer at the tehsil level; Patwaris work under the SDM.
- Rajasthan Budget 2024–25
- Total expenditure of about ₹2.65 lakh crore, with a focus on agriculture, education and health.
- e-Mitra
- A single-window centre for digital services, offering 450+ government services.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seats does the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly have?+
The Rajasthan Legislative Assembly has 200 seats, while the state has 10 Rajya Sabha seats and 25 Lok Sabha seats.
Under which officer do Patwaris work?+
Patwaris work under the SDM (Sub-Divisional Magistrate), the chief officer at the tehsil level.
How many new districts were created in Rajasthan in 2023?+
19 new districts were created in Rajasthan in 2023, taking the total number of districts to 50.
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