Rajasthan Public Service has released the RPSC RAS Exam Pattern

RPSC RAS Syllabus 2024: The Rajasthan Public Service has released the RPSC RAS Syllabus 2024 for the Rajasthan Administrative Service Posts. The candidates can start preparing with the RPSC RAS Syllabus 2024 and Exam Pattern.

In this article, we have included the details of RPSC RAS Syllabus 2024 for both Prelims and Mains, and along with that, we have also included the complete RPSC RAS Exam Pattern 2024.

RPSC RAS Syllabus 2024

The RPSC RAS Syllabus 2024 has been mentioned in this article with subject-wise description and along with that the RPSC RAS Exam Pattern has been included here. The RPSC RAS 2024 is held in two phases, Prelims and Mains, and the candidates can find the syllabus for both here.

The RPSC RAS Syllabus 2024 will help the candidates to plan their preparation systematically. The candidates have to qualify for both Prelims and Mains to qualify for the RPSC RAS 2024. Interested candidates can apply and start preparing with the syllabus and exam pattern.

RPSC RAS Syllabus PDF

The candidates can download the RPSC RAS Syllabus PDF from the link has been mentioned below. Download the syllabus to check all the subjects and topics included in the RPSC RAS 2024. The candidates must download the syllabus PDF to start preparing for the upcoming examination. RPSC RAS Syllabus PDF students could get free note books.

RPSC RAS Syllabus 2024 Overview

The candidates can get the complete RPSC RAS Syllabus 2024 and Exam Pattern in this article. Before that, the candidates must know about the RPSC RAS Recruitment 2024 which has been mentioned in the overview table.

RPSC RAS Syllabus 2024
Recruitment Authority	Rajasthan Public Service Commission
Exam	RPSC RAS Exam 2024
Category	Syllabus
Application Dates	July 2024
Exam Date	July 2024 (Postponed)
Official Website	@rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in

RPSC RAS Exam Pattern 2024

According to the RPSC RAS Exam Pattern 2024, the exam will be conducted in two stages, Prelims, and Mains. The RPSC RAS Prelims will be qualifying in nature and the main will be selective. The candidates who qualify for the mains will be called for a personal interview. The candidates can get all the RPSC RAS Exam Pattern 2024 details for both Prelims and Mains from the data tabulated below.

RPSC RAS Prelims Exam Pattern 2024

The RPSC RAS Prelims 2024 is qualifying in nature and the candidates will be called for mains after this stage of recruitment. The RPSC RAS Prelims Exam Pattern 2024 has been mentioned in the table below.

• There will be MCQs of 200 marks in the Prelims
• Exam Level: Graduation
• Subject: General Knowledge
• Marks obtained in the Prelims exam will not be counted in the merit list.

RPSC RAS Prelims Exam Pattern 2024
Subject	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
General Knowledge	150	200	3 hours

RPSC RAS Prelims Syllabus 2024 

The RPSC RAS Syllabus 2024 Prelims includes history, culture, geography, economy, art, and many more General Knowledge topics. Candidates can get the topic-wise bifurcation of the RPSC RAS Prelims Syllabus 2024 from the table given below.

History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition & Heritage of Rajasthan Syllabus

• Rajasthani Culture, Traditions, and Heritage
• Major Landmarks in the History of Rajasthan
• Freedom Movement, Political Awakening, and Integration
• Local Dialects Fairs, Festivals, Folk Music, and Folk Dances
• Salient features of Architecture – Forts and Monuments Arts, Paintings, and Handicrafts
• Important Works of Rajasthani Literature
• Religious Movements, Saints &LokDevtas of Rajasthan
• Important Tourist Places. Leading Personalities of Rajasthan

Geography of India Syllabus

• Indian Geography
• Agriculture and Agro-based Activities
• Minerals – Iron, Manganese, Coal, Oil & Gas, Atomic minerals
• Broad physical features and Major physiographic divisions
• Major Industries and Industrial Development
• Natural Resources
• Environmental Problems and Ecological Issues
• Transportation– major transport corridors
• Geography of Rajasthan
• Broad physical features and Major physiographic divisions
• Natural Resource of Rajasthan- Climate, Natural Vegetation, Forests, Wildlife, and Biodiversity Major irrigation projects
• Mines and Minerals
• Population
• Major Industries and Potential for Industrial
• World Geography
• Broad Physical features
• Environmental and Ecological Issues
• Wildlife and Biodiversity
• International Waterways
• Major Industrial Regions

Indian History Syllabus

• Ancient & Medieval Period
• Salient Features and Major Landmarks of Ancient and Medieval Indian Art
• Culture, Literature, and Architecture
• Major Dynasties, Their Administrative System. Socio-Economic Conditions
• Prominent Movements
• Modern Period
• Modern Indian history (from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present)- significant events, personalities, and issues
• The Freedom Struggle & Indian National Movement- its various stages and important contributors and contributions from different parts of the country
• Social and Religious Reform movements in the 19th and 20th centuries
• Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country

Indian Constitution, Political System, and Governance Syllabus

• Indian Political System and Governance
• Nature of Indian State, Democracy in India, Reorganization of States, Coalition Governments, Political Parties, National Integration
• Union and State Executive; Union and State Legislative, Judiciary
• President, Parliament, Supreme Court, Election Commission, Comptroller and Auditor General, Planning Commission, National Development Council, Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), Central Information Commission, Lokpal, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).
• Local Self-Government &Panchayati Raj
• Public Policy & Rights: National Public Policy as a welfare state, Various Legal Rights and Citizen Charter

Indian Economy & its Aspects Syllabus

• Basic Concepts of Economics
• Basic Knowledge of Budgeting, Banking, Public Finance, National Income, Growth and Development- Accounting- Concept, Tools, and Uses in Administration, Stock Exchange and Share Market, Fiscal and Monetary Policies, Subsidies, Public Distribution System, e-Commerce
• Inflation- Concept, Impact and Control
• Economic Development &Plannin- 5-Year Plans – Objectives, Strategies, and Achievements
• Major Sectors of Economy- Agriculture, Industry, Service, and Trade- Current Status, Issues & initiatives
• Major Economic Problems and Government Initiatives. Economic Reforms and Liberalization
• Human Resource and Economic Development:- Human Development Index Poverty and Unemployment:- Concept, Types, Causes, Remedies, and Current Flagship Schemes
• Social Justice and Empowerment: Provisions for Weaker Sections

Economy of Rajasthan Syllabus

• A Macro Overview of the Economy
• Major Agricultural, Industrial, and Service Sector Issues. Growth, Development, and Planning
• Infrastructure & Resources
• Major Development Projects
• Programs and Schemes- Government Welfare Schemes for SC/ST/Backward Class/Minorities/Disabled Persons, Destitute, Women, Children, Old Age People, Farmers & Labourers

Political and Administrative System of Rajasthan Syllabus

• Governor
• Chief Minister
• State Assembly
• High Court
• Rajasthan Public Service Commission
• District Administration
• State Human Rights Commission
• Lokayukta
• State Election Commission
• State Information Commission
• Public Policy, Legal Rights, and Citizen Charter

Science & Technology Basics of Everyday Science

• Electronics, Computers, Information, and Communication Technology
• Space Technology including Satellites. Defense Technology. Nanotechnology
• The human body, Food, and Nutrition, Health care
• Environmental and Ecological Changes and their Impacts
• Biodiversity, Biotechnology, and Genetic Engineering
• Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, and Animal Husbandry with particular reference to Rajasthan
• Development of Science and Technology in Rajasthan
• Reasoning & Mental Ability Syllabus

Logical Reasoning (Deductive, Inductive, Abductive)

• Analytical Reasoning
• Mental Ability: Number series, Letter series, Odd man out, Coding-Decoding, Problems relating to Relations, Shapes, and their sub-sections
• Basic Numeracy: Elementary knowledge of Mathematical and Statistical Analysis
• Number System
• Order of Magnitude
• Ratio, and Proportion
• Percentage
• Simple and Compound Interest
• Data Analysis (Tables, Bar diagram, Line graph, Pie-chart)

Current Affairs

• Major Current Events and Issues of State (Rajasthan), National and International Importance
• Persons and Places in Recent News
• Games and Sports related Activities

RPSC RAS Mains Exam Pattern 2024

The candidates can find the RPSC RAS Mains Exam Pattern 2024 in the table given below. The RPSC RAS Mains 2024 is descriptive; the candidates who qualify for the prelims will be given the admit card for the mains.

• Exam Type: Descriptive type paper
• 4 compulsory papers
• Exam Level: Graduation
• 2 short answer questions, 5 medium answer questions, and 10 long answer questions.

RPSC RAS Mains Exam Pattern 2024
Papers	Marks	Duration
Paper 1: General Studies I	200 marks	3 hours
Paper 2: General Studies II	200 marks	3 hours
Paper 3: General Studies III	200 marks	3 hours
Paper 4: General Hindi and General English	200 marks	3 hours
Total	800 marks

RPSC RAS Mains Syllabus 2024

The RPSC RAS Syllabus 2024 Mains includes four papers that deal with different topics. Candidates can get the topic-wise bifurcation of the RPSC RAS Mains Syllabus 2024 from the table below.

RPSC RAS Mains Syllabus 2024
Subject	Topic
Paper I: General Knowledge History	History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition, and Heritage of Rajasthan Major landmarks in the History of Rajasthan from Prehistoric times to the close of the 18th Century, Important dynasties, their administrative and revenue system Salient events of the 19th & 20th centuries: Peasant & Tribal Movements. Political Awakening, Freedom Movement, and IntegrationHeritage of Rajasthan: Performing & fine Art, Handicraft and Architecture; Fairs, Festivals, Folk Music and Folk DanceImportant works of Rajasthani Literature and Dialects of RajasthanSaints, LokDevtas, and eminent personalities of Rajasthan Indian History & Culture of Indian Heritage Fine Art, Performing Art, Architecture & Literature from Indus Civilization to British EraReligious Movements and religious philosophy in Ancient and Medieval India History of Modern India from the beginning of the 19th Century to 1965 AD: Significant events, personalities, and issues Indian National Movement- Its various stages & streams, important contributors, and contributions from different parts of the countrySocio-Religious Reform Movements in the 19th and 20th CenturyPost Independence consolidation and reorganization – Accession of princely states & Linguistic reorganization of the states History of the Modern World (up to 1950 AD) Renaissance and ReformationEnlightenment and Industrial RevolutionImperialism and Colonialism in Asia and AfricaImpact of World Wars
Economics	History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition, and Heritage of Rajasthan Major landmarks in the History of Rajasthan from Prehistoric times to the close of the 18th Century, Important dynasties, their administrative and revenue system Salient events of the 19th & 20th centuries: Peasant & Tribal Movements. Political Awakening, Freedom Movement, and IntegrationHeritage of Rajasthan: Performing & fine Art, Handicraft and Architecture; Fairs, Festivals, Folk Music and Folk DanceImportant works of Rajasthani Literature and Dialects of RajasthanSaints, LokDevtas, and eminent personalities of Rajasthan Indian History & Culture of Indian Heritage Fine Art, Performing Art, Architecture & Literature from Indus Civilization to British EraReligious Movements and religious philosophy in Ancient and Medieval India History of Modern India from the beginning of the 19th Century to 1965 AD: Significant events, personalities, and issuesIndian National Movement- Its various stages & streams, important contributors, and contributions from different parts of the countrySocio-Religious Reform Movements in the 19th and 20th CenturyPost Independence consolidation and reorganization – Accession of princely states & Linguistic reorganization of the states History of the Modern World (up to 1950 AD) Renaissance and ReformationEnlightenment and Industrial RevolutionImperialism and Colonialism in Asia and AfricaImpact of World Wars
Sociology, Management, Accounting, and Auditing Syllabus	Sociology Development of Sociological Thought in IndiaSocial ValuesCaste Class & OccupationSanskritizationVarna, Ashram, Purusharth and SanskarVyavasthaSecularism Issues and Problems of SocietyTribal community of Rajasthan: Bhil, Mina (Meena), and Garasia Management Management – Scope, concept, functions of Management – Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Direction, Coordination and ControlDecision-Making: concept, process, and TechniquesThe modern concept of Marketing, Marketing Mix – Product, Price, Place, and PromotionObjective, the concept of maximization of wealth, Sources of Finance – Short and Long term, Capital Structure, Cost of CapitalConcept and Main theories of Leadership and Motivation, Communication, Basics of recruitment, selection, induction, training & development and appraisal system Business Administration Techniques of analysis of Financial statements, Basics of Working Capital Management, Responsibility and Social AccountingMeaning & Objectives of Auditing, Internal Control, Social, Performance, and Efficiency AuditBasics of different types of Budgeting, Budgetary control
Paper II: General Knowledge Logical Reasoning, Mental Ability, and Basic Numeracy Syllabus	Logical Reasoning (Deductive, Inductive, Abductive): Statement and Assumptions, Statement and Argument, Statements and Conclusion, Courses of ActionAnalytical ReasoningMental Ability: Number series, Letter series, Odd man out, Coding-Decoding, Problems relating to Relations, Shapes, and their sub-sectionsBasic Numeracy: Elementary knowledge of Mathematical and Statistical AnalysisNumber System, Order of Magnitude, Ratio, and Proportion, Percentage, Simple and Compound Interest, Data Analysis (Tables, Bar diagram, Line graph, Pie-chart) General Science & Technology Syllabus Motion, laws of motion, work energy and power, rotational motion, simple harmonic motion, gravitation, wavesProperties of matter, electrostatics, current electricity, moving charge and magnetismRay optics, Nuclear physics, semiconductor devicesElectromagnetic waves, communication systems , basics of computers, use of information technology in administration, e-governance and e- commerce, contributions of Indian scientists in the development of scienceStates of matter, Atomic structure, chemical bonding and molecular structure, equilibriumsThermodynamics, kinetic theory of gases, solid state, solutions, electro chemistry, Chemical kinetics Characteristic feature of life Nutrition in organismsPrincipal of inheritance and variationHuman health and diseasesBiotechnology and its applicationsBiodiversity and conservationEcosystems Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Dairy and Animal Husbandry with special reference to Rajasthan Earth Science Syllabus Ethics and Human Values: Lesson from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers, and administratorsRole of family, society, and educational institutions in inculcating valuesEthical concept-Rit and Rin, the concept of Duties, the concept of Good and VirtuesEthics in private and public relationships- Behaviour, Moral and Political attitudes of administrators – Philosophical basis of IntegrityEthics of Bhagavad Geeta and its role in AdministrationGandhian EthicsContribution of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers from India & WorldPsycho-Stress ManagementCase StudiesEmotional Intelligence – Concepts and their Utilities
Earth Science (Geography & Geology) Syllabus	Sociology Development of Sociological Thought in IndiaSocial ValuesCaste Class & OccupationSanskritizationVarna, Ashram, Purusharth and SanskarVyavasthaSecularism Issues and Problems of SocietyTribal community of Rajasthan: Bhil, Mina (Meena), and Garasia Management Management – Scope, concept, functions of Management – Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Direction, Coordination and ControlDecision-Making: concept, process, and techniques the modern concept of Marketing, Marketing Mix – Product, Price, Place, and PromotionObjective, the concept of maximization of wealth, Sources of Finance – Short and Long term, Capital Structure, Cost of CapitalConcept and Main theories of Leadership and Motivation, Communication, Basics of recruitment, selection, induction, training & development and appraisal system Business Administration Techniques of analysis of Financial statements, Basics of Working Capital Management, Responsibility and Social AccountingMeaning & Objectives of Auditing, Internal Control, Social, Performance, and Efficiency AuditBasics of different types of Budgeting, Budgetary control
Paper III: General Knowledge and General Studies Syllabus	Indian Political System, World Politics and Current Affairs Syllabus Indian ConstitutionIdeological Contents: Institutional framework- I, Institutional Framework- II, Institutional Framework- III Political DynamicsState Politics of RajasthanEmerging World Order in the post-Cold War era, USA’s hegemony and its resistance, UN and Regional Organizations, International Terrorism, and Environmental issues Foreign Policy of IndiaGeo-political and Strategic development in South Asia, South East Asia, and West Asia and their impact on IndiaCurrent Affairs Concepts, Issues and Dynamics of Public Administration and Management Syllabus Administration and management: Meaning, nature, and significance. Its role in developed & developing societies. Evolution of Public Administration as a discipline, new public administration, Theories of public administration Concepts of power, authority, legitimacy, responsibility, and delegation Principles of organization: Hierarchy, Span of control and unity of command Functions of management, Corporate governance, and social responsibility New dimensions of public management, management of change Attitude and foundational values of civil services: integrity, impartiality, and non-partisanship, dedication to public service, the relationship between generalists and specialistsLegislative & Judicial control over administration: various methods and techniques of legislative & judicial controlAdministrative setup, administrative culture in Rajasthan: Governor, Chief Minister, Council of Ministers, State Secretariat, and Chief SecretaryDistrict administration: organization, the role of District Collector and Superintendent of Police, Sub-divisional, and Tehsil administration Development Administration: Meaning, Scope, and CharacteristicsState Human Rights Commission, State Election Commission, Lokayukta, Rajasthan Public Service Commission, Public Service Guarantee Act, 2011
Administrative Ethics, Behaviour, and Law Syllabus	Administrative Ethics Dimensions of EthicsAdministrative EthicsEthics in Private and Public Relationships Behaviour IntelligencePersonalityLearning and MotivationMeeting Life Changes: Stress Law Concepts of LawContemporary Legal IssuesImportant Land Laws in RajasthanCrimes against Women and Children
Paper IV: General Hindi and General English Syllabus	Grammar and Usage Correction of Sentences: 10 sentences for correction with errors related to Articles & DeterminersPrepositionsTenses & Sequence of TensesModalsVoice- Active & PassiveNarration- Direct & IndirectSynonyms & AntonymsPhrasal Verbs & IdiomsOne Word SubstituteWords often Confused or Misused Comprehension, Translation, and Precis Writing Comprehension of an Unseen Passage (250 Words approximately) and 05 Questions based on the passage, Question No. 05 should preferably be on vocabulary Translation of five sentences from Hindi to EnglishPrecis Writing (a short passage of approximately 150-200 words) Composition & Letter Writing Paragraph Writing- Any 01 paragraph out of 03 given topics (approximately 200 words)Elaboration of a given theme (Any 1 out of 3, approximately 150 words)Letter Writing or Report Writing (approximately 150 words)