Rajasthan Public Service Commission RAS and RTS Exam Syllabus
The RPSC (Rajasthan Public Service Commission) conducts the RAS (Rajasthan Administrative Service) and RTS (Rajasthan Taxation Service) Combined Competitive Exam to recruit candidates for various administrative posts in the state government. The exam consists of three stages:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Personal Interview
Below is the comprehensive syllabus for each stage of the RPSC RAS/RTS Exam:
1. Preliminary Examination
The Preliminary Exam is an objective-type test consisting of a single paper.
Paper: General Knowledge and General Science
- Total Marks: 200
- Time Duration: 3 hours
Syllabus:
History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition, and Heritage of Rajasthan
- Ancient, Medieval, and Modern History of Rajasthan.
- Important historical events, dynasties, and rulers of Rajasthan.
- Folk dances, music, festivals, customs, and traditions.
- Major literary figures, works, and cultural heritage of Rajasthan.
Indian History and Culture
- Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Indian history.
- Major dynasties, empires, and historical events in Indian history.
- Socio-religious reform movements in India.
- Indian freedom struggle and its various phases.
Indian Polity, Constitution, Political System, and Governance
- Features of the Indian Constitution, Preamble, Fundamental Rights and Duties.
- Structure and functioning of the Union and State Governments.
- Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues.
- Important amendments and provisions of the Indian Constitution.
Geography of India and World
- Physical Geography: Landforms, climate, soil types, natural resources.
- Human Geography: Population, migration, urbanization.
- Economic Geography: Agriculture, industries, trade.
- Geography of Rajasthan: Physical features, climate, vegetation, rivers.
Indian Economy
- Basic concepts of economics, economic planning in India.
- Agriculture, industry, service sector in India.
- Economic reforms, liberalization, privatization, globalization.
- Economic planning and development in Rajasthan.
Science and Technology
- Basics of physics, chemistry, biology, and environmental science.
- Recent developments in science and technology.
- Space technology, nuclear energy, biotechnology, information technology.
Reasoning and Mental Ability
- Logical reasoning, analytical ability, decision-making.
- Data interpretation, pattern recognition, problem-solving.
Current Affairs
- National and international current events.
- Important government schemes, policies, and programs.
- Sports, awards, and significant achievements in various fields.
2. Main Examination
The Main Exam is descriptive in nature and consists of four papers.
Paper-I: General Studies I
- Total Marks: 200
- Time Duration: 3 hours
Syllabus:
History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition & Heritage of Rajasthan
- Comprehensive history of Rajasthan.
- Important cultural traditions, festivals, and art forms.
- Contribution of Rajasthan to Indian culture.
Indian History – Ancient, Medieval, and Modern
- Major historical events, periods, and movements in Indian history.
- Important figures and their contributions to Indian history.
History of Modern World (up to 1950 AD)
- Renaissance, Industrial Revolution, World Wars, Cold War.
Paper-II: General Studies II
- Total Marks: 200
- Time Duration: 3 hours
Syllabus:
Indian Polity, Indian Constitution, Political System & Governance
- Detailed study of the Indian Constitution and its features.
- Governance at the Union and State levels, Parliamentary system.
- Public policy, rights issues, and constitutional amendments.
Administrative Ethics
- Ethical aspects of public administration.
- Integrity, probity, and transparency in governance.
Current Issues of Rajasthan
- Current events and issues in Rajasthan.
- Important government initiatives and schemes in Rajasthan.
Paper-III: General Studies III
- Total Marks: 200
- Time Duration: 3 hours
Syllabus:
Indian Economy
- Overview of the Indian economy, planning, and development.
- Agriculture, industry, and service sectors in India.
- Economic reforms and their impact on the Indian economy.
Science and Technology
- Developments in science and technology in India.
- Space technology, defense technology, and innovations in various fields.
Reasoning and Mental Ability
- Logical reasoning, analytical ability, problem-solving skills.
Paper-IV: General Hindi and General English
- Total Marks: 200
- Time Duration: 3 hours
Syllabus:
General Hindi
- Grammar: Sandhi, Samas, Tenses, sentence correction.
- Vocabulary: Synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and phrases.
- Comprehension: Reading passages and answering questions.
- Writing Skills: Essay writing, letter writing (formal/informal).
General English
- Grammar: Tenses, articles, prepositions, subject-verb agreement.
- Vocabulary: Synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitution.
- Comprehension: Reading passages and answering questions.
- Writing Skills: Essay writing, letter writing (formal/informal).
3. Personal Interview
- Total Marks: 100
The interview assesses the candidate’s personality, suitability for the civil services, general awareness, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities.
Additional Notes:
Marks Weightage:
- The Preliminary Exam is only qualifying in nature, and its marks are not counted in the final merit. The final merit is based on the Main Examination and Personal Interview.
Current Affairs:
- Candidates must stay updated with national and international news, especially related to Rajasthan.
Focus on Rajasthan:
- Special emphasis is given to the history, culture, and current affairs of Rajasthan.
