RPSC RAS Syllabus 2025

RPSC RAS Syllabus 2025 – Complete Guide for Prelims & Mains

The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) conducts the Rajasthan Administrative Services (RAS) examination to recruit candidates for various administrative positions in the state government. The RPSC RAS exam is conducted in three stages: Preliminary, Mains, and Interview. This comprehensive guide provides a detailed overview of the RPSC RAS Syllabus 2025, including subject-wise topics, exam pattern, and preparation strategy.


Table of Contents

  1. Overview of RPSC RAS 2025

  2. RPSC RAS Exam Pattern 2025

  3. RPSC RAS Prelims Syllabus 2025

  4. RPSC RAS Mains Syllabus 2025

  5. RPSC RAS Interview (Personality Test)

  6. Download RPSC RAS Syllabus 2025 PDF

  7. Preparation Strategy

  8. FAQs


1. Overview of RPSC RAS 2025

FeatureDetails
Conducting Body      Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC)
Exam NameRajasthan Administrative Services (RAS)
StagesPrelims, Mains, Interview
Mode of ExamOffline (Pen and Paper)
LanguageEnglish and Hindi
Official Websitehttps://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in

2. RPSC RAS Exam Pattern 2025

Prelims Exam Pattern

PaperSubjectMarksDurationType
Paper IGeneral Knowledge & General Science2003 HoursObjective (MCQs)
  • Negative marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer.

  • This is a screening test; marks are not counted for the final merit.

Mains Exam Pattern

PaperSubjectMarksDurationType
Paper IGeneral Studies I2003 HoursDescriptive
Paper IIGeneral Studies II2003 HoursDescriptive
Paper IIIGeneral Studies III                                 2003 HoursDescriptive
Paper IVGeneral Hindi & General English2003 HoursDescriptive

Interview

  • Maximum Marks: 100

  • Final selection is based on Mains + Interview (800 + 100 = 900 marks)


3. RPSC RAS Prelims Syllabus 2025

The Prelims paper covers General Knowledge and General Science, focusing on Rajasthan-specific topics as well as national and international importance.

Detailed Prelims Syllabus:

A. History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition & Heritage of Rajasthan

  • Major dynasties, administration, and socio-economic conditions

  • Freedom movement & integration of Rajasthan

  • Folk music, dance, and instruments

  • Handicrafts, architecture, paintings

  • Literature and language of Rajasthan

B. Indian History and Culture

  • Ancient, medieval, and modern Indian history

  • Socio-religious reform movements

  • Indian National Movement and freedom struggle

C. Geography of World and India

  • Physical features, climate, vegetation, and soils

  • Major rivers, mountains, and natural resources

  • Economic geography (agriculture, industries, transportation)

D. Geography of Rajasthan

  • Physical features, drainage system

  • Natural vegetation, climate, and soils

  • Agriculture, minerals, industries

E. Indian Constitution and Political System

  • Preamble, Fundamental Rights & Duties

  • Union and State legislature, executive, judiciary

  • Panchayati Raj and urban self-government

F. Indian Economy

  • Nature and features of Indian economy

  • Economic planning, poverty, unemployment

  • Government schemes and reforms

G. Economy of Rajasthan

  • Agricultural and industrial development

  • Budgetary trends

  • State finances and economy

H. Science and Technology

  • Basics of science

  • Latest developments in science and technology

  • Environmental and ecological issues

I. Reasoning and Mental Ability

  • Logical reasoning

  • Basic numeracy

  • Data interpretation

J. Current Affairs

  • National and international events

  • Important persons, places, sports, awards


4. RPSC RAS Mains Syllabus 2025

Paper I: General Studies – I

SectionTopics
AHistory – Rajasthan, India, Modern World
BGeography – World and India, especially Rajasthan
CIndian Constitution, Political System, Governance

Paper II: General Studies – II

SectionTopics
AAdministrative ethics
BGeneral science and technology
CEarth and environmental science

Paper III: General Studies – III

SectionTopics
AIndian economy, planning, resource mobilization
BRajasthan economy, agriculture, industries
CStatistics, diagrams, data interpretation

Paper IV: General Hindi and General English

  • Essay writing

  • Grammar and vocabulary

  • Comprehension

  • Precise writing and translation


5. RPSC RAS Interview (Personality Test)

The final stage assesses:

  • Personality traits

  • Leadership qualities

  • Knowledge of current issues

  • Mental alertness, analytical ability, and decision-making

Total Marks: 100


6. Download RPSC RAS Syllabus 2025 PDF

You can download the official RPSC RAS Syllabus 2025 PDF from the RPSC website or request it through our platform.


7. Preparation Strategy for RPSC RAS 2025

  • Understand the Syllabus: Break down the syllabus into daily and weekly targets.

  • Read NCERTs and Standard Books: Start with NCERTs and follow with books like Laxmikant for Polity, Spectrum for History, etc.

  • Daily News Reading: Follow Rajasthan-specific news and current affairs.

  • Revision Plan: Create monthly revisions to keep all subjects fresh.

  • Mock Tests: Practice topic-wise and full-length mock tests.

  • Answer Writing Practice: Begin Mains answer writing early to build structure and clarity.


8. FAQs on RPSC RAS Syllabus 2025

Q1. Is there any change in the RPSC RAS 2025 syllabus?

  • As of now, no major changes have been announced. Always refer to the latest official notification.

Q2. Is CSAT (like UPSC) included in RPSC RAS?

  • No separate CSAT paper; reasoning and mental ability are part of the Prelims paper.

Q3. How important is the Rajasthan-specific syllabus?

  • Very important. A significant portion of both Prelims and Mains focuses on Rajasthan.

Q4. Is Hindi compulsory in RPSC RAS Mains?

  • Yes, Paper IV includes both General Hindi and General English as compulsory papers.

Q5. What are the qualifying marks for RAS Prelims?

  • Prelims is a qualifying test; the cutoff varies year to year.

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