STATE CIVIL SERVICE
Eligibility Criteria Examination Pattern
STATE CIVIL SERVICES
RPSC RAS
RPSC COMBINED EXAMS
The Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services Combined Exam are conducted in three stages:
1. RAS Pre (Preliminary)
2. RAS Mains
3. Interview/Viva-voce/Personality Test
The first stage of the RAS exam is the Prelims. The RAS Pre Exam is a screening test that shortlists candidates for the Main stage of the exam.
RAS PRE EXAM PATTERN
RAS PRE SYLLABUS
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Name Of Exam |
Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination/ RAS Pre Exam |
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Number Of Papers |
One |
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RAS Exam Subjects |
General Knowledge and General Science |
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Time |
3 hours |
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Number Of Questions |
150 |
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Nature Of Questions |
All questions will be objective type (MCQs) |
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Standard Of Paper |
Bachelor's Degree Level |
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Maximum Marks |
200 |
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Negative Marking |
Yes (1/3rd marks will be deducted for an incorrect answer) |
1. History, Culture, Art, Literature, Tradition, and Heritage of Rajasthan
2. Indian History – Ancient, Medieval, and Modern
3. Indian and World Geography
4. Geography of Rajasthan
5. Constitution of India, Political System, and Governance
6. Administrative and Political System of Rajasthan
7. Indian Economy and Basic Economic Concepts
8. Economy of Rajasthan
9. Science and Technology
10. Reasoning and Mental Ability
11. Current Affairs – Rajasthan
12. Current Affairs – events of national and international importance
RAS MAINS EXAM PATTERN
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Name Of Exam |
Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services Combined Competitive (Mains) Examination/ RAS Mains |
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Number Of Papers |
4 |
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RAS Exam Subjects |
• General Studies I • General Studies II • General Studies III • General Hindi and General English |
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Time |
3 hours each |
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Nature Of Questions |
• Essay/descriptive type. • The papers will have short, medium and long answer questions |
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Standard Of Paper |
• Degree Level • General Hindi and General English will be of Senior Secondary Level |
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Maximum Marks |
200 marks each |
RAS MAINS SYLLABUS
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GS I |
• History • Economics • Sociology, Management, Accounting and Auditing |
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GS II |
• Administrative Ethics • General Science and Technology • Earth Science |
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GS III |
• Indian Political System, World Politics and Current Affairs • Concepts, Issues and Dynamics of Public Administration and Management • Sports and Yoga, Behaviour and Law |
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General Hindi and General English |
• General Hindi – Grammar and Usage, Comprehension, Translation, Precis, Composition and Letter Writing • General English – Grammar and Usage, Comprehension, Translation, Precis, Composition and Letter Writing |
Candidates reach the Interview stage if they score above the cutoff in RAS Mains. The final merit list is prepared based on the candidate’s score in Mains and Interview.
The RAS Interview is for 100 marks and aims to test the candidate’s attitude, and personality and assess his/her overall suitability for a career in administration.
