Patwari Exam · Rajasthan GK

Education and Government Schemes of Rajasthan

This note introduces Rajasthan's education system and its major government schemes — REET, RSMSB, Jan Aadhaar and others.

Key Facts

Education in Rajasthan: Literacy rate is 66.11% (2011) — male 79.19%, female 52.12%; it has the country's 200th district-level government school.
REET: The Rajasthan Teacher Eligibility Test, conducted by RBSE; Level I (classes 1–5), Level II (classes 6–8).
RSMSB: The Rajasthan Subordinate and Ministerial Services Selection Board; recruits for posts such as Patwari, LDC, Clerk and Gram Sevak.
Chief Minister's Free Medicine Scheme: Launched in 2011, it provides free medicines at government hospitals; the first such scheme in the country.
Indira Gandhi Canal Project: Provides irrigation from Ganganagar to Jaisalmer, making farming possible in desert areas.
Rajasthan Jan Aadhaar Scheme: Launched in 2019, a family-based ID card that provides single-window access to all government schemes.
Palanhar Scheme: Provides assistance to orphaned and destitute children through their guardians.
Chief Minister Chiranjeevi Health Insurance Scheme: Provides free treatment up to ₹25 lakh, benefiting all families.
Rajasthan RERA: Established in 2017 as the real estate regulator; resolves disputes between builders and buyers.
MGNREGA: Rajasthan has the highest number of MGNREGA workers; it is a rural employment guarantee scheme.

Which posts does RSMSB recruit for?+

The Rajasthan Subordinate and Ministerial Services Selection Board (RSMSB) recruits for posts such as Patwari, LDC, Clerk and Gram Sevak.

What is Rajasthan's literacy rate?+

According to the 2011 census, Rajasthan's literacy rate is 66.11%, with male literacy at 79.19% and female literacy at 52.12%.

How much insurance does the Chief Minister Chiranjeevi Health Insurance Scheme provide?+

Under the Chief Minister Chiranjeevi Health Insurance Scheme, all families get free treatment coverage of up to ₹25 lakh.