RPSC RAS Exam Guide 2026
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📊 Overview
- Exam Name
- RPSC RAS Exam
- Exam Type
- Prelims: Objective (1 Paper)
- Maximum Marks
- Prelims: 200
- Exam Languages
- English & Hindi
- Conducting Body
- Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC)
- Official Website
- rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in
- Stages of Selection
- Prelims (Qualifying) Mains Interview
- Duration of Each Paper
- Prelims: 3 Hours
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Subject | Questions | Total Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge & General Science | 150 | 200 | 3 Hours | 1/3rd mark per wrong answer |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Paper | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: General Studies – I | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Paper 2: General Studies – II | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Paper 3: General Studies – III | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Paper 4: General Hindi and General English | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Total | 800 |
📊 Syllabus Table
| RPSC RAS Syllabus In English | RPSC RAS Syllabus In Hindi |
|---|---|
| RPSC RAS Prelims Syllabus 2026 PDF | RPSC RAS Prelims Syllabus PDF in Hindi |
| RPSC RAS Mains Syllabus 2026 PDF | RPSC RAS Mains Syllabus 2026 PDF in Hindi |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| 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 |
📊 RPSC RAS Syllabus Study Plan Daily
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 2–3 hours | Core subject (History/Economy/Polity) |
| 1–2 hours | Secondary subject (Science/Geography/Ethics) |
| 1 hour | Current Affairs |
| 1 hour | Answer Writing Practice |
| 30 mins | Revision |
📊 RPSC RAS Syllabus Study Plan Weekly
| Day | Focus Area |
|---|---|
| Mon–Tue | Paper I |
| Wed–Thu | Paper II |
| Fri–Sat | Paper III |
| Sunday | Paper IV + Revision + Mock Test |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.Where can I get the RPSC RAS Prelims Syllabus 2026 ?
The RPSC RAS syllabus 2026 for both the prelim exam as well as the main exam is available in detail on the official website of RPSC. Just enter the exam name (RAS) in the syllabus section and download the syllabus.
Q2.What does the RPSC RAS Prelim Exam mainly focus on?
RPSC RAS Prelim Exam focuses mainly on General Knowledge and General Sciences. Download the RPSC RAS Prelims Syllabus 2026 for the full detail.
Q3.What is the level of general English and Hindi in the Main exam for RAS?
Both General English and Hindi in the main examination will be of the Sr. secondary level.
Q4.Where can I download the RPSC RAS Syllabus 2026 PDF?
Candidates can download the RPSC RAS Syllabus 2026 PDF from the above article.
Q5.Is there any Negative marking in the RPSC RAS Prelims Exam?
Yes, there is negative marking in the RPSC RAS Prelims exam. One-third marks are deducted for each wrong answer, and hence candidates have to attempt questions wisely without guessing.
Q6.How many Papers are there in the RPSC RAS Mains Exam?
There are four papers in the RPSC RAS Mains exam. Out of these, three papers belong to General Studies, whereas the fourth one includes General Hindi & General English.
Q7.Does RPSC RAS Prelims Marks add up in the Final Merit List?
No, the marks obtained by candidates in the RPSC RAS Prelims Exam do not add up to the final merit list. They qualify for appearing in the mains exam through this exam.
Q8.What is the time allotted for each Paper in the RPSC RAS Mains Exam?
Candidates are given three hours to complete the paper in the RPSC RAS Mains exam.
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