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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.
Overview of RPSC RAS 2025
RPSC RAS Exam Pattern 2025
RPSC RAS Prelims Syllabus 2025
RPSC RAS Mains Syllabus 2025
RPSC RAS Interview (Personality Test)
Download RPSC RAS Syllabus 2025 PDF
Preparation Strategy
FAQs
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) |
| Exam Name | Rajasthan Administrative Services (RAS) |
| Stages | Prelims, Mains, Interview |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (Pen and Paper) |
| Language | English and Hindi |
| Official Website | https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in |
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration | Type |
| Paper I | General Knowledge & General Science | 200 | 3 Hours | Objective (MCQs) |
Negative marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer.
This is a screening test; marks are not counted for the final merit.
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration | Type |
| Paper I | General Studies I | 200 | 3 Hours | Descriptive |
| Paper II | General Studies II | 200 | 3 Hours | Descriptive |
| Paper III | General Studies III | 200 | 3 Hours | Descriptive |
| Paper IV | General Hindi & General English | 200 | 3 Hours | Descriptive |
Maximum Marks: 100
Final selection is based on Mains + Interview (800 + 100 = 900 marks)
The Prelims paper covers General Knowledge and General Science, focusing on Rajasthan-specific topics as well as national and international importance.
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
Ancient, medieval, and modern Indian history
Socio-religious reform movements
Indian National Movement and freedom struggle
Physical features, climate, vegetation, and soils
Major rivers, mountains, and natural resources
Economic geography (agriculture, industries, transportation)
Physical features, drainage system
Natural vegetation, climate, and soils
Agriculture, minerals, industries
Preamble, Fundamental Rights & Duties
Union and State legislature, executive, judiciary
Panchayati Raj and urban self-government
Nature and features of Indian economy
Economic planning, poverty, unemployment
Government schemes and reforms
Agricultural and industrial development
Budgetary trends
State finances and economy
Basics of science
Latest developments in science and technology
Environmental and ecological issues
Logical reasoning
Basic numeracy
Data interpretation
National and international events
Important persons, places, sports, awards
| Section | Topics |
| A | History – Rajasthan, India, Modern World |
| B | Geography – World and India, especially Rajasthan |
| C | Indian Constitution, Political System, Governance |
| Section | Topics |
| A | Administrative ethics |
| B | General science and technology |
| C | Earth and environmental science |
| Section | Topics |
| A | Indian economy, planning, resource mobilization |
| B | Rajasthan economy, agriculture, industries |
| C | Statistics, diagrams, data interpretation |
Essay writing
Grammar and vocabulary
Comprehension
Precise writing and translation
The final stage assesses:
Personality traits
Leadership qualities
Knowledge of current issues
Mental alertness, analytical ability, and decision-making
Total Marks: 100
You can download the official RPSC RAS Syllabus 2025 PDF from the RPSC website or request it through our platform.
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.
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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