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About RPSC School Lecturer Home Science Exam

RPSC School Lecturer (Home Science) 2022 Application Form for exam can be filled till 04th June 2022. Apply Online for This Exam and the Admit Card. Eligibility Criteria for this exam is that the candidate must be a citizen of India. The candidate's age should be at least as per rules and above. Government Jobs Seekers, who Looking for Govt Jobs 2022 in India to get Latest Government Jobs Recruitment / Vacancies completely published in this portal.


RPSC School Lecturer Home Science Exam Date

RPSC School Lecturer Exam Schedule has been released on 09th November 2022 on www.rpsc.rajsthan.gov.in and the online exam for RPSC School Lecturer is to be held on 15th, 16th, and 17th November 2022. Have a look at all the important dates for RPSC School Lecturer Recruitment 2022 from the below table. 

Events Dates
RPSC School Lecturer Notification Release Date 28th April 2022
Online Registration Starts 05th May 2022
Last Date to Apply 04th June 2022 [12 midnight]
Last Date to pay application fee 04th June 2022
RPSC School Lecturer Admit Card 2022 9th November 2022
RPSC School Lecturer Written Test 15th to 17th November 2022
RPSC School Lecturer Result  05th April 2023
Official website rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in

RPSC School Lecturer Home Science Eligibility

Educational Qualification :
 Post Graduate or equivalent examination recognized by UGC in the relevant subject with Degree or Diploma in Education recognized by the National Council of Teacher Education/Government.

  Age Limit : 
1. Minimum Age Limit : 21 years
2. Maximum Age Limit : 40 years

RPSC School Lecturer Home Science Admit Card

The RPSC School Lecturer Admit Card is released, candidates can download it from the official website using the instructions provided below.

Step 1: Visit the RPSC Website.

Step 2: Go to the 'Candidate’s Information' tab located on the homepage. Then, from the drop down menu, click on the ‘Exam dashboard”.

Step 3: Then, the Exam dashboard screen will appear. Click on the RPSC School Lecturer Admit Card 2022 link.

Step 4: A login page will appear. To access the portal, enter your login information.

Step 5: Check your information and download your Admit Card.

Step 6:Take a printout of the same.


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RPSC School Lecturer Home Science Salary

The RPSC School Lecturer Salary is decided by the RPSC. The candidates who are selected for the post of RPSC School Lecturer will get a remuneration with Grade Pay Rs. 4800- (Pay level  L-12) The in-hand salary given to the candidates is incremented considerably along with the basic pay and the allowances. The candidates can enjoy the increments once they complete the probation period.


RPSC School Lecturer Home Science Syllabus

Paper I
General Studies History of Rajasthan and Indian History with special emphasis on Indian National Movement
Mental Ability Test, Statistics (Secondary Level), Mathematics (Secondary Level), Language Ability Test :- Hindi, English
Current affairs
General Science, Indian Polity, Geography of Rajasthan
Educational Management, Educational Scenario in Rajasthan, Right of Children to free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009

Paper II
Part I: Senior Secondary Level
Units Details
Unit I 1. Home Science education- meaning, definition, scope, objectives and history.
2. Changing concept of different areas of Home Science.
Unit II 1. Foods- definition, functions and classification.
2. Nutrients- composition, sources and functions.
3. Balanced diet.
4. Methods of cooking.
Unit III 1. Home management- definitions and concepts.
2. Motivating factors- value, goals and standard.
3. Resources- classification and characteristics.
4. Income- definition, meaning and types.
5. Budget- types and steps of budget planning.
6. Saving and Investment.
Unit IV 1. Fibre- classification and properties.
2. Yarn construction.
3. Weaving- types.
4. General principles of clothing construction.
Unit V 1. Definition of child /human development.
2. Scope of human development.
3. Principles of growth and development.
4. Role of heredity and environment.
5. Life span stages.
6. Types of development
7. Developmental tasks at different stages of human development.
8. Characteristics of different age groups and their physiological and behavioral problems.
9. Meaning, concepts and scope of special education and classification of children with special needs.


Part II: Graduation Level
Units Details
Unit I 1. Areas of Home Science- objectives and scope of each area.
2. Professional organizations and research institutes contributing to different areas of home science.
3. Formal, non-formal and informal education.
4. Programme planning, implementation and evaluation.
5. Government and NGO's development programmes.
6. Meaning, definition, principles and basic elements of extension education.
7. Extension teaching methods.
8. Communication- definition, meaning, process, models, elements and barriers in communication.
9. Audio-Visual aids- types, advantages and limitations.
Unit II 1. Recommended dietary allowances and deficiencies.
2. Nutritive value of important cereals, pulses, vegetables, fruits, milk and milk products, eggs, meat and fish.
3. Selection, purchase and storage of foods.
4. Food spoilage.
5. Food preservation- importance, principles and methods.
6. Food adulteration- causes, identification, preventive and control measures, food laws and standards, labels, etc.
7. Changing trends in food consumption- fast foods, junk foods etc.
8. Principles of meal planning.
9. Diets of normal individual of different ages, sex, profession and physiological condition.
10. Dietary management during different diseases.
11. Concept, type and health implication of community health and nutrition.
12. Nutrition problems of community.
13.  Nutritional status, assessment and surveillance.
14. Nutrition and health programmes in India.
Unit III 1. Management process- planning, controlling, evaluation and decision making.
2. Management of resources- time, money and energy.
3. Work simplification- meaning, importance and its application in various household activities.
4. Elements and principles of art and design.
5. House planning/space designing: according to various activities and family needs.
6. Financial and legal consideration for housing.
7. Interior designing.
8. Consumer- definition, meaning, rights, aids and Protection Act.
9. Wills and trusts.
Unit IV 1. Early identification, treatment, prevention and rehabilitation of each category of children with special needs.
2. Early childhood care and Education- meaning, importance and objectives.
3. Different types of early childhood care and education centers.
4. Anthropometry measurements of new born in India and neonate reflex actions.
5. Adolescence- physical characteristics, stages and problems.
6. Marriage- meaning, definition, types, functions and factors of mate selection.
7. Family- meaning, definition, types, population education and dynamics.
Unit V 1. Yarn making, weaving and other methods of fabric construction and their effects on appearance, durability and maintenance of garments.
2. Different types of finishes.
3. Selection, care and storage of different types of clothes including readymade garments.
4. Importance of clothing, social and psychological aspects of clothing.
5. Functions of clothing construction drafting and making of paper patterns.
6. Body measurement- importance of taking body measurements and its relation to sizes and different types of garments.
7. Preparation of fabric cutting- layout, pinning, marking and cutting.
8. Wardrobe planning.
9. Selection of fabrics and garments for toddler, adolescent, men and women.
10. Selection and buying fabrics for various users.
11. Elements, principles of design in clothing.
12. Traditional textile of India.


Part III: Post Graduation Level : -
Units Details
Unit I 1. Extension management and administration.
2. Adoption and diffusion of homestead technologies.
3. Participating extension approaches – RRA, PRA and PLA.
4. Women empowerment: meaning, importance, ways and schemes.
5. Rural development programme in India.
6. Entrepreneurship.
Unit II 1. Different methods of enhancing the nutritive value of foods.
2. Inter-relationship of agriculture, food, nutrition, health and population.
3.  Energy needs, basal metabolism and total energy requirement.
4. Digestion, absorption and utilization of major nutrients.
5. Genetically modified food, nutraceuticals, organic foods, pre-biotic and probiotic foods
6. Nutritional problems in the country with special references to Rajasthan.
7. Nutrition Intervention Programmes.
8. Immunization schedule.
9. Nutrition Policy in India.
Unit III 1. Different organizations / programmes working for children with special needs.
2. Theories of Child Development: Jean Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development, Frued’s Theory of Psycho-Sexual Development.
3. Need of guidance and counseling at each life span stage of development.
4. Marital adjustment, legal aspects of marriage, role of mother and father in the
family, functions (traditional and modern) of the family and factors affecting
family functions.
5. Meaning and stages of family life-cycle.
6. Family welfare organizations (Government and Non- Government) in India.
7. Parenting styles and impact of these styles on the children.
8. Family planning measures and reproductive health.
9. Family disorganization.
Unit IV 1. Factors influencing residential planning.
2. Kitchen – types and storage ergonomics.
3. Illumination – purpose and types.
Lightening– types, unit of measurement and glare.
Fixtures – types & selection.
Color and color schemes.
4. Selection and types of furniture and furnishing.
5. Work ergonomics – meaning & concept.
6. Work physiology – introduction, definition & types of work static and dynamic.
Unit V 1. Physiological factors influencing working environment.
2. Fashion terminology, sources, fashion cycle and season.
3. Factors favouring of fashion cycle and season, consumer demand and fashion marketing and fashion change.
4. Paper pattern – basic designing.
5. Readymade garment’s need and selection criteria.
5. Future trends in fashion technology.
6. Traditional embroideries of India.
7. Looms- types and its parts.
8. Dyes and their effects.
9. CAD.


Part – IV (Educational Psychology, Pedagogy, Teaching Learning Material, Use of
Computers and Information Technology in Teaching Learning)
Subjects Details
 Educational Psychology 1. Concept, scope and functions of educational psychology.
2. Physical, cognitive, social, emotional and moral developmental characteristics of
adolescent learner and its implication for teaching-learning.
3. Behavioural, cognitive and constructivist principles of learning and its implication
for senior secondary students.
4. Concept of mental health & adjustment and adjustment mechanism.
5. Emotional intelligence and its implication in teaching learning.
Pedagogy and Teaching Learning Material (Instructional Strategies for Adolescent Learner) 1. Communication skills and its use.
2. Teaching models- advance organizer, concept attainment, information processing,
inquiry training.
3. Preparation and use of teaching-learning material during teaching.
4. Cooperative learning.
Use of Computers and Information Technology in Teaching Learning 1. Concept of ICT, hardware and software.
2. System approach.
3. Computer assisted learning, computer aided instruction

RPSC School Lecturer Home Science Exam Pattern

(1) The examination shall carry 450 marks in total and the exam is divided into two papers. 

(2) Paper I shall be 150 marks and Paper II shall be 300 marks. 

(3) The time duration of Paper I is 1 hour 30 minutes and the duration of Paper II is 3 hours. 

(4) The questions in both papers will be objective-type (Multiple Choice Type questions.) 

(5) There shall be a negative marking of one-third of the marks for each incorrect answer. 

RPSC School Lecturer Exam Pattern- Paper I (General Studies)
Subjects  No. of Questions  Marks Duration
History of Rajasthan and Indian History with special emphasis on the Indian National Movement  15 150 marks 1 hour 30 minutes
Mental Ability Test, Statistics (Secondary Level), Mathematics (Secondary Level), Language Ability Test :- Hindi, English  20
Current affairs  10
General Science, Indian Polity, Geography of Rajasthan  15
Educational Management, Educational Scenario in Rajasthan, Right of Children to free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009  15
Total  75  150 marks 
 
RPSC School Lecturer Exam Pattern- Paper II ( Home Science )
Subjects  No. of Questions  Marks Duration
Knowledge of Subject Concerned: Senior Secondary Level  55 300 marks 3 hours
Knowledge of Subject Concerned: Graduation Level  55
Knowledge of Subject Concerned: Post Graduation Level  10
Educational Psychology, Pedagogy, Teaching Learning Material, Use of Computers and Information Technology in Teaching Learning  30
Total  150  300 marks 

RPSC School Lecturer Home Science How to Apply

1. Firstly, candidates have to open the official website @ rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in
2. Then on the home page check the News & Events section.
3. In that click on the “Advt No: 02/2022-23 For School Lecturer (School Education) Exam 2022.
4. Now open the notification and check it thoroughly.
5. If eligible, click on the RPSC Online -> Apply Online option.
6. Now fill in all the required details and finally submit the application.

  Application Fee :  
1. For General (Unreserved) and OBC/ Most Backward Classes of Rajasthan’s creamy layer category : Rs.350/-
2. For Rajasthan’s non-creamy layer OBC/ MBS cand EWS : Rs.250/-
3. For disabled people/ SC/ ST and whose income is less than 2.50 lakhs : Rs.150/-
4. For SC/ ST of TSP area and all of Baran district of sahariya tribals of tehsils : Rs.150/-

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