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The Rajasthan Basic Computer Instructor Full Technical Syllabus 2026 covers 12 computer-science subjects in BCI Paper II, plus Pedagogy and Mental Ability. This page reproduces the official BCI Paper II syllabus per the RSSB 24-25 notification, lists each subject with a one-line scope, gives weightage hints based on past papers and links each subject to its chapter-wise MeritPrep map. Useful for anyone searching for the बेसिक कंप्यूटर इंस्ट्रक्टर सिलेबस in either English or Hindi.
BCI Paper II exam pattern at a glance
| Field | Detail |
|---|
| Number of questions | 100 objective MCQs |
| Marks per paper | 100 (+1 per correct) |
| Negative marking | −⅓ per wrong answer |
| Duration | 2 hours (120 minutes) |
| Mode | Offline OMR-based |
| Language | Bilingual question paper — Hindi + English |
For the broader vacancy + eligibility context, see the Basic Computer Instructor 2026 Vacancy Rajasthan page.
BCI Paper II — 12 subjects with scope
The 12 subjects below are the official BCI Paper II section list per the RSSB notification. The one-line scope under each item is the headline coverage; MeritPrep maps every chapter on the platform 1:1 to a subtopic in this syllabus.
- Pedagogy of Computer — aims of education, Bloom's taxonomy, learning theories, teaching methods, micro-teaching, lesson planning, evaluation, ICT in classrooms.
- Mental Ability — decision making, data interpretation, data sufficiency, logical reasoning, analytical ability, recent developments in IT.
- Fundamentals of Computer — computer overview, input/output devices, pointing devices & scanners, data representation, number systems, data processing & files.
- Data Processing (MS-Office) — MS-Word basics & advanced, MS-Excel basics & advanced, MS-PowerPoint, MS-Access, office integration.
- Programming Fundamentals — algorithms & flowcharts, C basics, control structures, functions, arrays, pointers, structures, DMA, files, OOP with C++, Java basics, Python.
- Data Structures and Algorithms — arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, graphs, sorting, searching, hashing.
- Computer Organization and Operating System — combined subject covering Boolean logic, CPU + register transfer, addressing modes, memory & I/O alongside OS fundamentals, processes, scheduling, memory management, file systems, DOS, Linux, Windows.
- Communication and Network Concepts — data communication, transmission modes, topologies, types (LAN/MAN/WAN), OSI & TCP/IP, physical layer, data link, network layer, transport, application layer, networking devices, mobile communication.
- Network Security — threats & malware, attack techniques, cryptography basics (DES, RSA), firewalls, LAN/WAN security, backup & recovery, ethical hacking.
- Database Management System — ER model, relational model, SQL, normalization, transactions & concurrency, indexing, query processing, NoSQL.
- System Analysis and Design — SDLC phases, requirements & SRS, system modeling, DFDs, software design, testing, UML, project management.
- Internet of Things and its Application — Internet tech & protocols, WWW & browsers, HTML & web publishing, XML & scripting, multimedia, messaging, e-commerce, IoT.
Subject-wise weightage — past-paper observations
BCI Paper II weightage is not officially published — the table below summarises observed distribution from the BCI Paper II 2022 paper. Use it as a prep-priority indicator, not an exact predictor.
Indicative marks distribution
- DBMS — ~12–15 marks (highest yield)
- Computer Networks — ~10–12 marks
- Operating System + Computer Org — ~10–12 marks
- Programming Fundamentals — ~8–10 marks
- Data Structures and Algorithms — ~7–9 marks
- Network Security · IoT · SAD · Data Processing · Fundamentals · Pedagogy · Mental Ability — ~5–8 marks each
How MeritPrep maps to the BCI syllabus
Every chapter on MeritPrep maps 1:1 to a subtopic in the official BCI Paper II syllabus PDF — no merged subtopics, no off-syllabus padding. Each microtopic ships with a focused 700–1,200-word lesson, 10 MCQs with detailed explanations, and 3–4 flashcards. Chapter mocks run 15Q in 22 minutes, half-syllabus mocks 30Q in 45 minutes, full subject mocks 60Q in 90 minutes and exam simulators 100Q in 150 minutes — the exact RSSB Paper II shape.
The free preview ships the entire DBMS subject plus the first chapter of every other subject — enough to evaluate the platform on real exam content before buying BCI Full Access at ₹999.
Frequently asked questions
How many subjects in BCI Paper II? 12 subjects covering computer science, pedagogy and mental ability.
What is the BCI marking scheme? +1 for correct, −⅓ for wrong, 0 for unattempted.
Is this the same as the Computer Anudeshak syllabus? Yes — BCI is the basic grade. See the Computer Anudeshak Syllabus page for both BCI + SCI scope.