Examination of Rajasthan Administrative Service is conducted by Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC). It is a civil service of the state of Rajasthan. The exam is for the various posts in the government of India, Like deputy commissioner, special secretary, deputy secretary, additional district magistrate, joint secretary, head of departments, principal secretaries, chief secretary, etc. This article is all about the RAS syllabus.
There is a specific condition you need to satisfy. If you want to attend the RAS examination of RPSC, Like the student should be the citizen of India, the age of the student should be in between 21 to 40, and He should have completed his graduation from any recognized university and any stream. If you fulfil the above criteria only then, you can apply for the examination.
RAS is one of the most competitive exams. The article is all about the RAS syllabus and patterns. So, without any further delay, let’s get started.
RAS Scheme of Examination
- Preliminary Examination (Objective type)
- Main Examination (Descriptive type)
- Personality and viva-voce Examination
Those are the three stages of RAS examination. Now let’s understand about it one by one.
Preliminary Examination
Preliminary Examination is the first stage of the RAS examination. It consists of one paper on General Knowledge and General Science. All the question in the examination will be the objective one and carry a maximum of 200 marks. The duration of this examination is three hours and also has negative marking. You should not solve the question about which are not sure.
| S.No | Subject Name | Marks | Duration |
| 1 | General Knowledge and General Science | 200 | 3 Hours |
Preliminary Examination is only meant to serve a screening test only, Talking about the pattern and standard of the paper. It will be the bachelor’s degree level. The marks in this stage of the examination are only qualified for the admission to Mains Examination. The score will not be counted in the final order of merit list. The detailed syllabus of this examination is as below.
Syllabus of Preliminary Examination
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| Paper I (General Studies I) | |
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| राजस्थान का इतिहास, कला, संस्कृति, साहित्य, परम्परा एवं विरासत (History, Art, Culture, Literature Tradition & Heritage of Rajasthan) | स्वतंत्रता आन्दोलन, जनजागरण व राजनीतिक एकीकरण (Freedom Movement , Political Awakening and Integration) |
| स्थापत्य कला की प्रमुख विशेषताएँ- किले एवं स्मारक (Salient features of Architecture – Forts and Monuments) | |
| कलाएँ, चित्रकलाएँ और हस्तशिल्प (Arts, Paintings and Handicrafts) | |
| राजस्थानी साहित्य की महत्त्वपूर्ण कृतियाँ, क्षेत्रीय बोलियाँ (Important Works of Rajasthani literature. Local Dilects) | |
| मेले, त्यौहार, लोक संगीत एवं लोक नृत्य (Fairs, Festivals, Folk Music and Folk Dances) | |
| राजस्थान के इतिहास की महत्त्वपूर्ण ऐतिहासिक घटनाएंए प्रमुख राजवंश, उनकी प्रशासनिक व राजस्व व्यवस्था। सामाजिक-सांस्कृतिक मुद्दे | |
| राजस्थानी संस्कृति, परम्परा एवं विरासत (Rajsathani Culture, Traditions and Heritage) | |
| राजस्थान के धार्मिक आन्दोलन, संत एवं लोक देवता (Religious Movements, Saints& Lok devtas of Rajasthan) | |
| महत्त्वपूर्ण पर्यटन स्थल (Important Tourist Places) | |
| राजस्थान के प्रमुख व्यक्तित्व (Leading Personalities of Rajasthan) | |
| भारत का इतिहास प्राचीनकाल एवं मध्यकाल (Ancient and Medieval Indian History) | प्राचीन एवं मध्यकालीन भारत के इतिहास की प्रमुख विशेषताएँ एवं महत्वपूर्ण ऐतिहासिक घटनाएं (Salient features and Major Landmarks of Ancient and Medieval India) |
| कला, संस्कृति, साहित्य एवं स्थापत्य (Art, Culture, Literature and Architecture) | |
| प्रमुख राजवंश, उनकी प्रशासनिक सामाजिक व आर्थिक व्यवस्था। सामाजिक-सांस्कृतिक मुद्दे, प्रमुख आन्दोलन (Major Dynasties, Administrative, Social and Economic system. Socio-cultural Issues, Prominent Movements) | |
| आधुनिक भारत का इतिहास (18वीं शताब्दी के मध्य से वर्तमान तक)- प्रमुख घटनाएँ, व्यक्तित्व एवं मुद्दे (Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues) | |
| स्वतंत्रता संघर्ष एवं भारतीय राष्ट्रीय आन्दोलन- विभिन्न अवस्थाएँ, इनमें देश के विभिन्न क्षेत्रों के योगदानकर्ता एवं उनका योगदान (The Freedom Struggle & Indian National Movement- its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country) | |
| 19वीं एवं 20वीं शताब्दी में सामाजिक एवं धार्मिक सुधार आन्दोलन (Social and Religious reform movements in the 19th and 20th century) | |
| स्वातंत्र्योत्तर काल में राष्ट्रीय एकीकरण एवं पुनर्गठन ((Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country) | |
| विश्व एवं भारत का भूगोल (World and Indian Geography) | प्रमुख भौतिक विशेषताएँ |
| पर्यावरणीय एवं पारिस्थितिकीय मुद्दे | |
| वन्य जीव-जन्तु एवं जैव-विविधता | |
| अन्तर्राष्ट्रीय जलमार्ग | |
| भारत का भूगोल प्रमुख भौतिक विशेषताएं और मुख्य भू-भौतिक विभाजन |
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| कृषि एवं कृषि आधारित गतिविधियाँ | |
| खनिज-लोहा, मैंगनीज़, कोयला, खनिज तेल और गैस, आणविक खनिज | |
| प्रमुख उद्योग एवं औद्योगिक विकास | |
| परिवहन – मुख्य परिवहन मार्ग | |
| प्राकृतिक संसाधन | |
| पर्यावरणीय समस्याएँ तथा पारिस्थितिकीय मुद्दे | |
| राजस्थान का भूगोल (Geography of Rajasthan) |
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| भारतीय संविधान, राजनीतिक व्यवस्था एवं शासन प्रणाली (Indian Constitution, Political System and Governance) | संवैधानिक विकास एवं भारतीय संविधानः-
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भारतीय राजनीतिक व्यवस्था एवं शासनः-
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लोक नीति एवं अधिकार:-
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राजस्थान की राजनीतिक एवं प्रशासनिक व्यवस्था :-
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आर्थक विकास एवं आयोजन:-
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मानव संसाधन एवं आर्थिक विकास:-
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राजस्थान की अर्थव्यवस्था (Economy of Rajasthan) अर्थव्यवस्था का वृहत् परिदृश्य
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| विज्ञान एवं प्रौद्योगिकी (Science and Technology) | विज्ञान के सामान्य आधारभूत तत्व |
| इलेक्ट्राॅनिक्स, कम्प्यूटर्स, सूचना एवं संचार प्रौद्योगिकी | |
| उपग्रह एवं अंतरिक्ष प्रौद्योगिकी | |
| रक्षा प्रौद्योगिकी | |
| नैनो-प्रौद्योगिकी (Nanotechnology) | |
| मानव शरीर, आहार एवं पोषण, स्वास्थ्य देखभाल | |
| पर्यावरणीय एवं पारिस्थिकीय परिवर्तन एवं इनके प्रभाव | |
| राजस्थान में विज्ञान एवं प्रौद्योगिकी विकास | |
| जैव-विविधता, जैव-प्रौद्योगिकी एवं अनुवांशिकीय-अभियांत्रिकी | |
| राजस्थान के विशेष संदर्भ में कृषि-विज्ञान, उद्यान-विज्ञान, वानिकी एवं पशुपालन | |
| तार्किक विवेचन एवं मानसिक योग्यता (Analytical Reasoning and Mental Ability) | तार्किक दक्षता (निगमनात्मक, आगमनात्मक, अपवर्तनात्मक)-
कथन एवं मान्यतायें, कथन एवं तर्क, कथन एवं निष्कर्ष, कथन-कार्यवाही (Statementand Assumptions, Statement and Argument, Statements and Conclusion, Courses of Action) विश्लेषणात्मक तर्कक्षमता (Analytical Reasoning) |
मानसिक योग्यता:-
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आधारभूत संख्यात्मक दक्षताः-
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| समसामयिक घटनाएँ (Current Affairs) | राजस्थान राज्यस्तरीय, राष्ट्रीय एवं अन्तर्राष्ट्रीय महत्व की प्रमुख समसामयिक घटनाएं एवं मुद्दे (Major Current events and happenings of State(Rajsathan), National and International Importance. |
| वर्तमान में चर्चित व्यक्ति एवं स्थान (Persons and Places in recent news). | |
| खेल एवं खेलकूद संबंधी गतिविधियाँ (Games and Sports related Activities) | |
RAS Mains Exam
RAS Mains Exam is the 2ed and the main phase of the examination. This phase of the examination consists of 4 papers, like General Studies I, General Studies II, General Studies III, and General Hindi & General English. Each paper is of 200 marks. The duration of the paper is about three hours.
This phase of the examination will not contain MCQ type of question. There will be brief, medium, long answer and descriptive type question, General Hindi including General English will be of senior secondary level. The syllabus of this phase of the examination will be as follow.
| Papers | Subject | Time | Marks |
| I | General Studies-I | 3 Hours | 200 |
| II | General Studies-II | 3 Hours | 200 |
| III | General Studies-III | 3 Hours | 200 |
| IV | General Hindi and General English | 3 Hours | 200 |
Syllabus of RAS Mains Exam
| Part A: History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition and Heritage of Rajasthan (राजस्थान का इतिहास, कला, संस्कृति, साहित्य, परंपरा और विरासत ) |
| Major landmarks in the History of Rajasthan from Pre-historic time to close of 18th Century, Important dynasties, their administrative and revenue system.(राजस्थान के इतिहास में प्रमुख स्थल पूर्व-ऐतिहासिक समय से 18 वीं शताब्दी के करीब, महत्वपूर्ण राजवंश, उनकी प्रशासनिक और राजस्व प्रणाली।) |
| Salient events of 19th & 20th centuries: Peasant & Tribal Movements. Political Awakening, Freedom Movement and Integration.(19 वीं और 20 वीं शताब्दी की प्रमुख घटनाएं: किसान और जनजातीय आंदोलन। राजनीतिक जागृति, स्वतंत्रता आंदोलन और एकीकरण। ) |
| Heritage of Rajasthan: Performing & fine Art, Handicraft and Architecture; Fairs, Festivals, Folk Music and Folk Dance(राजस्थान की विरासत: प्रदर्शन और बढ़िया कला, हस्तशिल्प और वास्तुकला; मेले, त्यौहार, लोक संगीत और लोक नृत्य ) |
| Important works of Rajasthani Literature and Dialects of Rajasthan. (राजस्थानी साहित्य और राजस्थान की बोलियों के महत्वपूर्ण कार्य।) |
| Saints , Lok Devtas and eminent personalities of Rajasthan(संत, लोक देवता और राजस्थान की प्रख्यात हस्तियां ) |
| Part B: Indian History & Culture (भारतीय इतिहास और संस्कृति ) |
| Indian heritage: Fine Art, Performing Art, Architecture & Literature from Indus Civilization to British Era.(भारतीय विरासत: ललित कला, प्रदर्शन कला, वास्तुकला और साहित्य सिंधु सभ्यता से ब्रिटिश काल तक।) |
| Religious Movements and religious philosophy in Ancient and Medieval India.(प्राचीन और मध्यकालीन भारत में धार्मिक आंदोलन और धार्मिक दर्शन।) |
| History of Modern India from beginning of 19th Century to 1965 AD: Significant events, personalities and issues.(19 वीं शताब्दी की शुरुआत से 1965 ईस्वी तक के आधुनिक भारत का इतिहास: महत्वपूर्ण घटनाएं, व्यक्तित्व और मुद्दे।) |
| Indian National Movement- Its various stages & streams, important contributors and contribution from different parts of the country.(भारतीय राष्ट्रीय आंदोलन- इसके विभिन्न चरण और धाराएँ, देश के विभिन्न हिस्सों से महत्वपूर्ण योगदान और योगदान।) |
| Socio-religious Reform Movements in 19th and 20th Century.(19 वीं और 20 वीं शताब्दी में सामाजिक-धार्मिक सुधार आंदोलन।) |
| Post Independence consolidation and reorganisation – Accession of princely states & Linguistic reorganisation of the states.(स्वतंत्रता के बाद एकीकरण और पुनर्गठन – रियासतों का प्रवेश और राज्यों का भाषाई पुनर्गठन) |
| Part C:History of Modern World (up to 1950AD) (आधुनिक विश्व का इतिहास (1950AD तक)) |
| Renaissance and Reformation.(पुनर्जागरण और सुधार।) |
| Enlightenment and Industrial Revolution.(आत्मज्ञान और औद्योगिक क्रांति।) |
| Imperialism and colonialism in Asia and Africa.(एशिया और अफ्रीका में साम्राज्यवाद और उपनिवेशवाद।) |
| Impact of World Wars.(विश्व युद्धों का प्रभाव।) |
Unit II: Economics (अर्थशास्त्र)
| Part A: Indian Economy (भारतीय अर्थव्यवस्था) |
| Major Sectors of Economy: Agriculture, Industry & Service- Current Status, Issues and Initiatives.(अर्थव्यवस्था के प्रमुख क्षेत्र: कृषि, उद्योग और सेवा-वर्तमान स्थिति, मुद्दे और पहल।) |
| Banking: Concept of Money supply & High Powered Money. Role and Functions of Central Bank & Commercial Banks, issues of NPA, Financial Inclusion. Monetary Policy- Concept, objectives & Instruments.(बैंकिंग: मनी सप्लाई और हाई पावर्ड मनी की अवधारणा। केंद्रीय बैंक और वाणिज्यिक बैंकों की भूमिका और कार्य, एनपीए के मुद्दे, वित्तीय समावेशन। मौद्रिक नीति- संकल्पना, उद्देश्य और साधन।) |
| Public Finance: Tax reforms in India- Direct & Indirect, subsidies- Cash Transfer and other related issues. Recent Fiscal Policy of India.(सार्वजनिक वित्त: भारत में कर सुधार- प्रत्यक्ष और अप्रत्यक्ष, सब्सिडी- नकद हस्तांतरण और अन्य संबंधित मुद्दे। भारत की हालिया राजकोषीय नीति।) |
| Recent Trends in Indian Economy: Role of Foreign Capital, MNCs, PDS, FDI, Exim Policy, 12th Finance Commission (Our view:Should be 12 Plan or 14th FC), Poverty alleviation schemes.(भारतीय अर्थव्यवस्था में हालिया रुझान: विदेशी पूंजी, बहुराष्ट्रीय कंपनियों, पीडीएस, एफडीआई, एक्जिम पॉलिसी, 12 वें वित्त आयोग की भूमिका ( हमारा विचार: 12 योजना या 14 वीं एफसी ), गरीबी उन्मूलन योजनाएं होनी चाहिए ।) |
| Part B: World Economy(विश्व अर्थव्यवस्था) |
| Global Economic issues and trends: Role of World Bank, IMF & WTO.(वैश्विक आर्थिक मुद्दे और रुझान: विश्व बैंक, आईएमएफ और विश्व व्यापार संगठन की भूमिका।) |
| Concept of Developing, Emerging and Developed countries.(विकासशील, उभरते और विकसित देशों की संकल्पना।) |
| India in global Scenario.(वैश्विक परिदृश्य में भारत।) |
| Part C: Economy of Rajasthan(राजस्थान की अर्थव्यवस्था) |
| Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Dairy and Animal husbandry with special reference to Rajasthan.(राजस्थान के विशेष संदर्भ में कृषि, बागवानी, वानिकी, डेयरी और पशुपालन।) |
| Industrial Sector- Growth and recent trends.(औद्योगिक क्षेत्र- विकास और हालिया रुझान।) |
| Growth, Development & Planning with special reference to Rajasthan.(राजस्थान के विशेष संदर्भ में विकास, विकास और योजना।) |
| Recent development and issues in service sector of Rajasthan.(राजस्थान के सेवा क्षेत्र में हालिया विकास और मुद्दे।) |
| Major Development Projects of Rajasthan- their objectives and impact.(राजस्थान की प्रमुख विकास परियोजनाएं- उनके उद्देश्य और प्रभाव।) |
| Public Private Partnership Model for Economic Transformation in Rajasthan.(राजस्थान में आर्थिक परिवर्तन के लिए सार्वजनिक निजी भागीदारी मॉडल।) |
| Demographic Scenario of the State and its impact on Rajasthan Economy.(राज्य का जनसांख्यिकी परिदृश्य और राजस्थान अर्थव्यवस्था पर इसका प्रभाव।) |
Unit III: Sociology, Management, Accounting & Auditing
| Part A: Sociology |
| Development of Sociological Thought in India. |
| Social Values. |
| Caste Class & Occupation. |
| Sanskritization. |
| Varna, Ashram, Purusharth and Sanskar Vyavastha. |
| Secularism. |
| Issues and Problems of Society. |
| Tribal community of Rajasthan: Bhil, Mina (Meena) and Garasia |
| Part B: Management |
| Management – Scope, concept, functions of Management – Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Direction, Coordination and Control, Decision-Making: concept, process and techniques. |
| Modern concept of Marketing, Marketing Mix – Product, Price, Place and Promotion |
| Objective, concept of maximization of wealth, Sources of Finance – Short and Long term, Capital Structure, Cost of Capital. |
| Concept and Main theories of Leadership and Motivation, Communication, Basics of recruitment, selection, induction, training & development and appraisal system |
| Part C: Accounting & Auditing |
| Techniques of analysis of Financial statements, Basics of Working Capital Management, Responsibility and Social Accounting |
| Meaning & Objectives of Auditing, Internal Control, Social, Performance and Efficiency Audit. |
| Basics of different types of Budgeting, Budgetary control |
RAS Mains Syllabus: General Knowledge and General Studies: Paper II
| Unit I: Administrative Ethics Ethics and Human Values |
| Lesson from lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators. |
| Role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values. |
| Ethical concept-Rit and Rin, concept of Duties, concept of Good and Virtues. |
| Ethics in private and public relationships. |
| Behaviour, Moral and Political attitudes of administrators – Philosophical basis of Integrity. |
| Ethics of Bhagavad Geeta and its role in Administration. |
| Gandhian Ethics. |
| Contribution of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers from India. |
| Psycho-Stress Management. |
| Case Studies. |
| Emotional Intelligence – Concepts and their Utilities. |
| Unit II: General Science & Technology |
| Nanotechnology :- Concept and its application; Nano Mission of India. |
| Nuclear technology :- Basic concept, radioactivity and its applications, different types of nuclear reactors, civilian and military uses. Institutional structure for development of nuclear technology in India. |
| Telecommunication :- Basic concept, Telecom application for socio-economic development of masses, Indian telecom industry with brief history, National Telecom Policy and TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) |
| Electromagnetic waves, communication systems, basics of computers, uses of information technology, e-governance and e-commerce in administration. |
| Defence :- Types of missiles with reference to the India Missile Programme; Various chemical and biological weapons ; Role of DRDO in various fields (other than weapons). |
| States of Matter |
| Allotropes of carbon. |
| pH Scale and importance of pH in daily life. |
| Corrosion and its prevention |
| Catalyst |
| Soap and Detergents – Cleansing action of soap. |
| Polymers and their uses |
| General awareness of digestive, respiratory, circulatory, excretory, coordination and reproductive system of Humans |
| Application of Biotechnology and concerned Ethical and Intellectual Property Right Issues. Food and Human Health : General Awareness of Balanced and Unbalanced Food, Malnutrition, Intoxicants, Blood, Blood Group and Immunity (Antigen, Antibodies), Blood Transfusion, Immunization & Vaccination. |
| Human diseases : Communicable & Non Communicable Diseases, Acute and Chronic Diseases; Causes and Prevention of Infectious, Genetic and Lifestyle Disease. |
| Water quality and water purification. |
| Water quality and water purification. |
| Contribution of Indian Scientists in Science and Technology. |
| Ecosystem : Structure and Function. |
| Atmosphere : Composition and Basic nutrient cycling (Nitrogen, Carbon and Water Cycles) |
| Climate Change; Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy. |
| Environmental Pollution and Degradation; Waste Management. |
| Biodiversity and its conservation with special reference to the state of Rajasthan. |
| Water Conservation with special reference to the Traditional Systems in the State of Rajasthan. |
| Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Dairy and Animal Husbandry with special reference to Rajasthan. |
Personality and viva-voce Examination
The Personality and viva-voce Examinations the final & most crucial stage of RAS examination. The candidates who are qualifying in Mains can proceed towards personality and viva-voce Examination.
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