RPSC RAS/RTS (Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services)¶
RPSC's RAS/RTS exam recruits Rajasthan's administrative, police, accounts and allied services officers.
At a glance¶
| Conducted by | Rajasthan Public Service Commission |
| Stages | Preliminary (objective) → Main (descriptive) → Interview |
| Prelims | 150 questions, 200 marks, 3 hours, 1/3 negative marking |
| Mains | 4 papers, 200 marks each |
| Minimum qualification | Bachelor's degree |
Official sources¶
- RPSC Recruitment Advertisements: https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in/advertisements?Pie=352
- RPSC Syllabus Page: https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in/syllabus?Pie=352
- RPSC Question Papers: https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in/quespapers?Pie=352
Exam pattern¶
Preliminary Examination¶
The Preliminary Examination is a screening test. Marks obtained do not count towards the final merit.
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge and General Science | 150 | 200 | 3 Hours | 1/3 mark per wrong answer |
Main Examination¶
The Main Examination consists of four descriptive papers.
| Paper | Marks |
|---|---|
| Paper-I | 200 |
| Paper-II | 200 |
| Paper-III | 200 |
| Paper-IV | 200 |
Syllabus¶
The syllabus covers History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition & Heritage of Rajasthan, Indian History, Geography (World, India, Rajasthan), Indian Constitution, Political System & Governance, Political and Administrative System of Rajasthan, Economic Concepts and Indian Economy, Economy of Rajasthan, Science and Technology, Reasoning and Mental Ability.
For the complete, detailed syllabus, refer to the official documents: - Prelims Syllabus (English) - Mains Scheme
Free resources¶
- Shared modules for this exam: Indian polity and governance · Indian history and culture · Geography of India and the world · Indian economy · General awareness and current affairs · Hindi language · Essay and descriptive writing