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RPSC RAS Syllabus Details 2026

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📌 Selection Process

Preliminary Examination – Screening Test (Objective MCQ, 200 marks)
Mains Examination – Descriptive Test (3 Papers, 675 marks)
Interview / Personality Test – 175 marks
Final Merit List – Based on Mains (675 marks) + Interview (175 marks) = 850 marksPrelims स्क्रीनिंग है, Final Merit Mains + Interview पर आधारित है।

📌 Exam Pattern

Prelims Examination (Screening Test)

Parameter	Details
Total Questions	150 MCQs
Total Marks	200 marks
Duration	3 hours (180 minutes)
Type	Objective MCQ
Negative Marking	1/3 mark per wrong answer
Qualifying Marks	33% for General, 29% for Reserved categories

Prelims marks Final Merit में नहीं count होते, सिर्फ Mains के लिए qualify करना है।

Mains Examination (Descriptive Test)

Paper	Subject	Marks	Duration
Paper I	Rajasthan General Knowledge	100 marks	3 hours
Paper II	Essay & Précis Writing + General English + General Hindi	125 marks	3 hours
Paper III	General Studies	450 marks	3 hours
Total	–	675 marks	9 hours (3 hours each)

📌 Detailed Syllabus

Prelims Syllabus (150 Questions, 200 Marks)

Prelims में 11 Sections हैं।

Section A: History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition & Heritage of Rajasthan

Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Rajasthan
- Dynasties, Kings, Battles
Rajasthan History
- Freedom Movement in Rajasthan
Art & Culture
- Folk Dances, Music, Instruments, Festivals, Crafts, Paintings
Literature
- Famous Poets, Writers, Books of Rajasthan
Tradition & Heritage
- Gaddi (Stools), Jewellery, Traditional Attire, Food, Cuisine
Historical Places
- Forts, Palaces, Temples, Museums of Rajasthan
Qutub, Bhakti, Sufi Movements in Rajasthan
Important Personalities of Rajasthan

Section B: Indian History

Ancient India
- Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic Age
- Maurya, Gupta, etc.
Medieval India
- Delhi Sultanate, Mughals
- Bhakti & Sufi Movements
Modern India
- Freedom Movement (1857 Revolt, 1885–1947)
- Important Movements, Leaders, Congress Sessions
- Post-independence Consolidation

Section C: Geography of World and India

World Geography:

Continents, Oceans, Major Physical Features
Climate Zones, Important Latitudes & Longitudes

Indian Geography:

Mountains, Rivers, Plateaus, Plains
Climate, Monsoon, Soils, Natural Vegetation
Agriculture, Minerals, Industries
Population, Migration

Section D: Geography of Rajasthan

Physical Features
- Mountains (Aravalli), Rivers (Luni, Banas, Chambal), Plains, Desert
Climate
- Seasons, Rainfall, Temperature
Soil
- Types of Soil in Rajasthan
Natural Vegetation
- Flora & Fauna of Rajasthan
Agriculture
- Crops, Irrigation, Farming Systems
Minerals & Industries
- Minerals of Rajasthan, Industrial Development
Population
- Demographics of Rajasthan

Section E: Indian Constitution, Political System & Governance

Indian Constitution
- Preamble, Fundamental Rights, DPSP, Fundamental Duties
Parliament
- Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, Sessions
President, Prime Minister, Judiciary
- Powers, Functions
Elections
- Election Commission, Voting System
Panchayati Raj
- 3-Tier System, Zila Parishad, Panchayat Samiti, Gram Panchayat
Union Territories
Important Amendments

Section F: Political and Administrative System of Rajasthan

Governor
- Powers, Functions
Chief Minister, Council of Ministers
Legislature
- Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, Legislative Council
Judiciary
- Rajasthan High Court, District Courts
Elections in Rajasthan
Panchayati Raj in Rajasthan
- Zila Parishad, Panchayat Samiti, Gram Panchayat
Administrative Divisions
- Divisions, Districts of Rajasthan

Section G: Economic Concepts and Indian Economy

Basic Concepts of Economics:

Demand, Supply, Utility, Value, Price
Micro & Macro Economics

Indian Economy:

GDP, GNP, Inflation, Budget, Fiscal Policy
Economic Planning, Five-Year Plans (broad idea)
Banking, Monetary Policy, RBI Basics
Poverty Alleviation, Employment Schemes
Industrial Policy, Trade, Commerce

Section H: Economy of Rajasthan

Agriculture
- Crops, Irrigation, Farming Systems
Minerals & Industries
- Industrial Development, Mineral Resources
Infrastructure
- Roads, Railways, Power, Water
Economic Planning
- Five-Year Plans in Rajasthan
Poverty Alleviation
- Schemes, Programs
Tourism
- Tourism Development in Rajasthan

Section I: Science & Technology

Physics:

Motion, Force, Work, Energy, Sound, Light, Electricity, Magnetism

Chemistry:

Elements, Compounds, Acids & Bases, Metals & Non-metals, Chemical Reactions

Biology:

Human Body Systems, Diseases, Nutrition, Genetics Basics, Plants & Animals

Space Technology:

ISRO Missions, Satellites, Space Research

Biotechnology:

Basics of Biotechnology, Applications

IT & Communication:

Computers, Internet, Mobile Communication, Networking

Renewable & Non-Renewable Energy:

Solar, Wind, Hydro, Thermal Energy

Health, Nutrition & Environment:

Health Issues, Nutrition, Environmental Pollution

Section J: Reasoning & Mental Ability

Logical Reasoning:
- Deductive, Inductive, Abductive Reasoning
Analytical Reasoning:
- Problem Solving, Analysis, Judgement
Abstract Ideas & Symbols:
- Relationship Concepts
Arithmetical Reasoning:
- Arithmetical Computation, Number Series
Verbal Reasoning:
- Analogy, Classification, Series, Coding–Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Ranking, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Statement & Conclusions, Decision Making, Venn Diagrams, Word Formation, Missing Character
Non-Verbal Reasoning:
- Figure Series, Figure Classification, Pattern Folding/Unfolding, Paper Folding & Cutting, Embedded Figures, Mirror & Water Images, Missing Figure, Complete Figure

Section K: Current Affairs

National & International Events (last 6–12 months)
Government Schemes & Policies
Awards & Honours (Padma, Bharat Ratna, Gallantry Awards)
Sports (major tournaments, awards)
Important Days & Events
Summits, Conferences, Appointments
Defence Exercises, Military Operations
Space Missions (ISRO, NASA)
Environmental Issues (Climate Change, Global Warming)
Rajasthan Current Affairs
- Recent Developments, Schemes, Politics, Economy, Culture

Mains Syllabus

Paper I: Rajasthan General Knowledge (100 Marks, 3 Hours)

Rajasthan History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern)
Rajasthan Art & Culture
- Folk Dances, Music, Instruments, Festivals, Crafts, Paintings
Rajasthan Literature
- Famous Poets, Writers, Books
Rajasthan Geography
- Physical Features, Climate, Soil, Vegetation, Agriculture, Minerals, Industries
Rajasthan Polity
- Governor, CM, Legislature, Judiciary, Panchayati Raj
Rajasthan Economy
- Agriculture, Minerals, Industries, Infrastructure, Tourism
Rajasthan Current Affairs
- Recent Developments, Schemes, Politics

Paper II: Essay & Précis Writing + General English + General Hindi (125 Marks, 3 Hours)

Essay & Précis Writing:

Essay: 2 essays (1000–1200 words each) on general topics
Précis Writing: Summary of a passage (1/3 length)

General English:

Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Error Correction, Sentence Improvement, Para Jumbles, Active/Passive, Direct/Indirect

General Hindi:

वाक्य में क्रिया का प्रयोग, पत्र लेखन, शब्द-निर्माण, पर्यायवाची, विलोम, अनुवाद, संज्ञा, विशेषण, सर्वनाम, त्रुटि सुधार, मुहावरे और कहावतें

Paper III: General Studies (450 Marks, 3 Hours)

Indian History:

Ancient, Medieval, Modern India
Freedom Movement (1857 Revolt, 1885–1947)

World & Indian Geography:

Continents, Oceans, Mountains, Rivers, Climate, Soils, Agriculture, Minerals, Industries

Indian Constitution & Political System:

Preamble, Fundamental Rights, DPSP, Parliament, President, PM, Judiciary, Elections, Panchayati Raj, Important Amendments

Economic Concepts & Indian Economy:

GDP, Inflation, Budget, Fiscal Policy, Banking, RBI, Poverty Alleviation, Employment, Industrial Policy

Science & Technology:

Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Space Technology, Biotechnology, IT & Communication, Renewable & Non-Renewable Energy, Health, Nutrition, Environment

Current Affairs:

National & International Events, Government Schemes, Awards, Sports, Important Days, Summits, Conferences, Defence Exercises, Space Missions, Environmental Issues

📌 Important Notes

Point	Detail
Prelims Nature	Screening Test, Final Merit में नहीं count
Mains Nature	Real Selection, 675 marks के आधार पर
Interview	175 marks, Final Merit में count
Final Merit	Mains (675) + Interview (175) = 850 marks
Negative Marking	Prelims में 1/3 mark per wrong answer
Language	Hindi & English (bilingual)

📌 Quick Preparation Tips

Prelims:
- Rajasthan GK (Sections A, D, F, H) पर strong focus करें (highest weightage)।
- Current Affairs (last 6–12 months) daily पढ़ें।
- Reasoning (Section J) पर daily practice करें।
- 100 links में से 66+ सही उत्तर देने का target रखें।
Mains:
- Paper I (Rajasthan GK): Rajasthan History, Art & Culture, Geography, Polity, Economy, Current Affairs पर strong base बनाएं।
- Paper II (Essay & Précis): Essay (1000–1200 words), Précis (1/3 length) पर daily practice करें।
- Paper III (General Studies): Indian History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science & Technology, Current Affairs पढ़ें।
- हर हफ्ते 2–3 मॉक टेस्ट दें।
Interview:
- Personal Interview में Communication Skills, General Awareness, Personality important है।
- Rajasthan GK के basics clear करें।

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Item	Details
Exam Name	RPSC RAS Recruitment 2026 (Rajasthan Administrative Service)
Conducting Body	Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC)
Post Name	RAS (Rajasthan Administrative Service), RPS (Rajasthan Police Service), and other posts
Total Vacancies	607 posts
Notification Date	28 May 2026 (released)
Application Dates	28 May 2026 to 15 June 2026
Prelims Exam Date	Tentative: October 2026
Mains Exam Date	Tentative: February 2027
Exam Mode	Offline (Pen & Paper)
Official Website	rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in