RPSC RAS Exam Guide 2026
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| Subject | Book Title | Author |
|---|---|---|
| History | History of Rajasthan | R.S. Sharma |
| Rajasthan Adhunik Bharat Ka Itihas | Laxmi Narayan Nathuram | |
| History of Modern India | Bipan Chandra | |
| India's Ancient Past | R.S. Sharma | |
| India's Struggle for Independence | Bipan Chandra | |
| Geography | Rajasthan Ka Bhugol | Dr. L.R. Bhalla |
| Oxford School Atlas | Oxford | |
| Indian and World Geography | Majid Husain | |
| Certificate Physical and Human Geography | Goh Cheng Leong | |
| The Orient Blackswan School Atlas | Orient Blackswan | |
| Economy | Bharatiya Arthvyavastha | Ramesh Singh |
| Rajasthan Arthvyavastha | Lakshya | |
| Indian Economy: For UPSC and State PSC Exam | Ramesh Singh | |
| Economic Survey of India | Ministry of Finance | |
| Economic Development & Policies in India | Jain and Ohri | |
| Polity | Indian Polity | M. Laxmikanth |
| Bharat Ki Rajvyavastha | M. Laxmikanth | |
| Introduction to the Constitution of India | D.D. Basu | |
| Rajasthan Ki Rajvyavastha | R.K. Gupta | |
| The Constitution of India: A Contextual Analysis | Arun K. Thiruvengadam | |
| Science & Technology | Science and Technology | Ashok Singh |
| Rajasthan General Knowledge Encyclopedia | Dr. C.L. Khanna | |
| Encyclopedia of General Science | Arihant Experts | |
| Lucent's General Science | Ravi Bhushan | |
| Environment | Environmental Studies | Benny Joseph |
| Environmental Ecology and Biodiversity in India | P.D. Sharma | |
| Environmental Science and Engineering | Dr. Ravi Krishnan | |
| Rajasthan Paryavaran Evam Paristhitiki | Lokesh Joshi | |
| Objective Environmental Sciences | Anil Kumar | |
| Current Affairs & General Awareness | Pratiyogita Darpan | Upkar Group |
| India Year Book | Ministry of Information and Broadcasting | |
| Rajasthan General Knowledge | Dr. C.L. Khanna | |
| Manorama Yearbook | Malayala Manorama | |
| Reasoning | A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning | R.S. Aggarwal |
| Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning | Arihant Experts | |
| Analytical Reasoning | M.K. Pandey | |
| Rajasthan Reasoning | K.K. Sharma | |
| Non-Verbal Reasoning | B.S. Sijwali | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations | R.S. Aggarwal |
| Fast Track Objective Arithmetic | Rajesh Verma | |
| Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams | Abhijit Guha | |
| Rajasthan Quantitative Aptitude | R.S. Agarwal | |
| Magical Book on Quicker Maths | M. Tyra |
📊 Best Books for RAS Mains Exam Preparation
| Economics | Laxminarayan Nathuramka’s Rajasthan Economy Ramesh Singh’s Indian Economy A newspaper for current events related to Indian and World economy |
|---|---|
| Indian Polity & Public Administration | M.Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity New Horizons of Public Administration by Mohit Bhattacharya |
| General Hindi & English | Arihant – Samanya Hindi Raymond Murphy’s Essential English Grammar with Answers |
| Ethics | Lexicon for Administrative Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude |
| History | History of modern India – Rajiv Ahir India’s struggle for independence & India since independence – Bipan Chandra IGNOU material for Art & Culture World History – Norman Lowe Rbd Rajasthan History , Art And Culture |
| General Science & Technology | A daily newspaper |
| Geography | NCERT Class 11 & 12 Geography textbooks Dr. L. R. Bhalla – Geography of Rajasthan |
📊 Must Read Class-Wise NCERT Books For RAS Preparation
| Class | NCERT Textbooks |
|---|---|
| 6th | History: Our Past Geography: The Earth Our Habitat Social Science: Social & Political Life I Science: Science: Class VI |
| 7th | History: Our Past – II Geography: Our Environment Social Science: Social & Political Life II Science: Science - Class VII |
| 8th | History: Our Past III – Part I & II Geography: Resource and Development Social Science: Social & Political Life III Science: Science – Class VIII |
| 9th | History: India and the Contemporary World-I Geography: Contemporary India – I Political Science: Democratic Politics Part – I Science: Class IX Economics: Economics |
| 10th | History: India and the Contemporary World – II Geography: Contemporary India – II Political Science: Democratic Politics Part – II Science: Class X Economics: Understanding Economic Development |
| 11th | History: Themes in World History Geography: Fundamentals Of Physical Geography India- Physical Environment Science: Chemistry: Unit 14 Biology: Unit 4 & 5 Economics: Indian Economic Development Sociology: Understanding Society Political Science: Indian Constitution at Work Indian Culture: An Introduction to Indian Art Living Craft Traditions of India (Chapters 9 & 10) |
| 12th | History: Themes in Indian History Geography: Fundamentals Of Human Geography India – People & Economy Science: Chemistry: Unit 16 Biology: Unit 8, 9 & 10 Economics: Introductory Macroeconomics Sociology: Indian Society Social Change and Development in India Political Science: Contemporary World Politics |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.Which books can we follow for the current affairs section in the RPSC RAS 2026 Exam?
You can refer to the Mumal Current Affairs – Rajasthan book, but it is advisable not to stick to books for the current affairs section. You need to read different newspapers and magazines for the RPSC RAS Exam current affairs section.
Q2.Do we follow RPSC RAS 2026 Books for the History and culture section?
Yes, you need to refer to different RPSC RAS books for the History and Culture section which are mentioned in the article.
Q3.Are the RPSC RAS 2026 Books trustworthy?
Yes, you can trust the RPSC RAS Books for your preparations because they are prepared by the experts of the RPSC RAS Exam, IAS Toppers, and subject matter experts.
Q4.Which RPSC RAS 2026 Books can we follow for the Indian Politics section?
You can refer to the books like Constitution of India, and Indian Polity by Laxmikant for the Indian Politics section.
Q5.Do we only stick to RPSC RAS 2026 books for the RPSC RAS Exam?
No, you shouldn’t only rely on the RPSC RAS books for preparation. You will have to read a lot of newspapers, and magazines and stay updated with current affairs to do well in the RPSC RAS Exam.
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