RPSC RAS Syllabus 2024 & Exam Pattern for Prelims and Mains

RPSC RAS Full Form

The full form of RPSC RAS is Rajasthan Administrative Service. This prestigious examination, conducted by the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), aims to fill various vacancies for State Service posts and Subordinate posts within the state government offices and departments.


RPSC RAS Exam Syllabus: Overview

RPSC RAS Exam 2023 Overview
Exam Conducting AuthorityRajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC)
Official WebsiteRPSC
PostsState Services
Subordinate Services
Year2023 
Total Vacancies905 
Selection ProcessPreliminary Written Test,
Main Written Test,
Personality test and Viva-voce
Application Dates1st July 2023 
Last Date to Apply31st July 2023
RPSC RAS Prelims Exam Date 1st October 2023
RPSC RAS Mains Exam Date20th & 21st July 2024
RPSC RAS Prelims Result 20th October 2023
RPSC RAS Mains Result To be announced 

RPSC RAS Exam Pattern 2024

Subject:General Knowledge & Aptitude
Total No. of Questions:150 Questions
Marks:200 Marks
Time Duration:3 Hours.
RAS Paper Name.Subject.Marks.Time Duration.
General Studies Paper- I1. History
2. Economics
3. Sociology, Accounting, Management & Auditing
200 Marks.3 Hours
General Studies Paper- II1. Administrative Ethics
2. Science & Technology
3. Earth Science
200 Marks.3 Hours
General Studies Paper- III1. Indian Polity, World Politics & Current Affairs
2. Issue and Dynamics of Public Administration & Management
200 Marks.3 Hours
General Hindi & General English1. General Hindi- Grammar, Comprehension, Translation, Precis, Composition, and Letter Writing
2. General English- Grammar, Comprehension, Translation, Precis, Composition, and Letter Writing
200 Marks.3 Hours

RPSC RAS Syllabus 2024

  • History, art, culture, and heritage of Rajasthan 
  • Indian history 
  • Geography of the world and India
  • Geography of Rajasthan 
  • Indian Constitution 
  • Indian polity 
  • Political and administration system of Rajasthan
  • Economic concepts and Indian economy 
  • Economy of Rajasthan 

Paper I 

  • History, art, culture, traditions, and heritage of Rajasthan 
  • Indian history and culture 
  • History of the modern world 
  • Indian economy 
  • World economy 
  • Economy of Rajasthan 
  • Sociology 
  • Management 
  • Business administration

Paper II 

  • Logical reasoning 
  • Mental Ability 
  • General numeracy 
  • General science and technology 
  • Geography of the world 
  • Indian geography 
  • Geography of Rajasthan

Paper III

  • Indian polity system 
  • Word politics 
  • Current Affairs 
  • Concepts, issues, and dynamics of Public Administration and management 
  • Administrative ethics 
  • Behavior 
  • Law

Paper IV

  • Grammar
  • Comprehension
  • Translation 
  • Precis Writing 
  • Letter writing 
  • Composition 

RPSC RAS Notification Date 2024

The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) is expected to announce the 2024 Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) exam in July 2024


RPSC RAS Registration 2024

The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) will open the application process for the Rajasthan Administrative Services (RAS) examination in July 2024. The registration window is expected to close by the last week of July 2024


RPSC RAS Admit Card 2024

The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) will release the RPSC RAS Admit Card for the Mains Examination in the first week of July 2024 on the official website . 

Aspirants who have registered for the 905 Rajasthan Administrative Service vacancies can download their RPSC RAS Mains Admit Card 2024 from the official portal or through the direct link provided in the article.


RPSC RAS Exam Date 2024

The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has announced the following important dates for the Rajasthan Administrative Services (RAS) examination in 2024:

  1. Preliminary Examination:
    • The preliminary examination was held on October 1, 2023.
  2. Main Examination:
    • The RAS Main Exam was initially scheduled for January 27th and 28th, 2024.
    • However, the exam dates have been postponed to July 20th and 21st, 2024.

RPSC RAS Result Date 2024

The RPSC RAS Preliminary Exam 2023 results were officially announced on October 20, 2023. Following the preliminary examination, the RPSC RAS Mains result 2023 is expected to be released in August 2024.


RPSC RAS Exam Fees 2024

Category Application fee
General and creamy layer of BC, MBC600/-
Non-creamy layer of BC, MBC & EWS400/-
Differently-abled, Rajasthan State’s SC, ST, People with yearly income less than 2.5 lacs, Sahariya400/-

RPSC RAS Exam Eligibility 2024

  1. Educational Qualification:
    • Candidates must have completed their graduation from an institute or university recognized by the government.
    • There is no minimum qualifying percentage required for applying for the RPSC RAS posts.
  2. Age Limit:
    • For the RAS Exam 2021, the age limit is as follows:
      • Minimum Age: 21 years (as of January 1, 2022)
      • Maximum Age: 40 years (as of January 1, 2022)
    • For non-gazetted employees, the age limit is:
      • Minimum Age: 25 years (as of January 1, 2022)
      • Maximum Age: 45 years (as of January 1, 2022)
    • Age relaxation provisions apply for different categories:
      • SC/ST/OBC Male Candidates/EWS Males (Rajasthan): 5 years
      • SC/ST/OBC Female Candidates/EWS Females (Rajasthan): 10 years
      • Female Candidates (General Category): 5 years
      • Widow Candidates/Divorced Women: No upper age limit
      • Person With Disability – General Category: 10 years
      • Person With Disability – OBC: 13 years
      • Person With Disability – SC/ST: 15 years
      • Ex-Servicemen, Ex-Prisoners, and persons serving in Rajasthan state administration in a substantive capacity also have specific age relaxations.
  3. Number of Attempts:
    • The eligibility details do not mention any restriction on the number of attempts for the RAS Exam.
    • Candidates should meet the age criteria and post-specific eligibility requirements (if any) to apply successfully.

RPSC RAS Exam Center 2024

RPSC RAS Prelims Exam Centres 2023
AlwarMadhopur
AjmerJaipur
BaranSikar
BanswaraNagaur
BhilwaraJodhpur
BarmerJaisalmer
BundiJalor
BikanerSirohi
BharatpurPali
ChumTonk
ChittorgarhRajsamand
DhaulpurUdaipur
DausaKota
DungarpurJhalawar
GanganagarPratapgarh
HanumangarhKarauli
JhunjhunuSawai

RPSC RAS Exam Duration

The RPSC RAS (Rajasthan Administrative Service) examination consists of three rounds: PrelimsMains, and Viva Voce (Interview). Let’s break down the exam duration for each stage:

  1. Prelims Exam:
    • Duration: 3 hours.
    • Candidates have a single paper to attempt during this stage.
  2. Mains Exam:
    • Duration: 3 hours for each paper.
    • The Mains exam comprises a total of four papers.
  3. Viva Voce / Interview Round:
    • After clearing the Prelims and Mains, candidates proceed to the interview stage.
    • The interview duration is not specified, but it typically involves a face-to-face interaction with the selection panel.
Exam StageDuration
Prelims3 hours
Mains (each paper)3 hours
Viva Voce (Interview)Not specified

Remember that the RPSC exam follows a negative marking scheme, where marks are deducted for incorrect answers


RPSC RAS Salary Structure

PostsPay ScaleRPSC RAS salary (approx.)
– RAS
– RPS,
– Insurance Service, and women & child development service
Rs. 15600 to 39100 with Grade Pay 5400 (Level 14 Matrix)Rs. 61000-66000
– Rajasthan Commercial Tax Service,
– Tourism Service, Jail Service,
– Co-operative Service and more 
Rs. 9300 to 34800 with Grade Pay 4800 (Level 12 Matrix)Rs. 40000-45500
– Rajasthan Social Justice & Empowerment Service,
– Rajasthan Social Justice & Empowerment Service,
– Rajasthan Tehsildar Service,
– Rajasthan Employment Subordinate Service and more
Rs. 9300 to 34800 with GP 4200 (Level 11 Matrix)Rs. 35500-42500
– Rajasthan Subordinate Devasthan Service.
– Rajasthan Excise Subordinate Service,
– Commercial Tax Subordinate Service,
– Subordinate Service, and more
Rs. 9300 to 34800 with GP 3600 (Level 10 Matrix)Rs. 33500-38500

RPSC RAS 2023 Vacancy 

ServiceVacancy
State Service Posts424
Subordinate Services Posts481
Total905

RPSC RAS Cut Off 2023

CategoryGenderCut-Off Marks
GeneralMale100.69
EWSMale100.69
SCMale91.49
STMale94.25
OBCMale100.69
MBCMale99.31
GeneralFemale97.01
EWSFemale97.01
SCFemale82.30
STFemale91.49
OBCFemale97.01
MBCFemale84.60
Widow33.56
Ex-Serviceman68.51
DV (Divyang)78.16

RPSC RAS Previous Year Question Paper

Question Paper 2018Question Paper 2019
Question Paper 2020Question Paper 2021
Question Paper 2022Question Paper 2023

RPSC RAS Answer Key 2023

Answer Key 2018Answer Key 2019
Answer Key 2020Answer Key 2021
Answer Key 2022Answer Key 2023

RPSC RAS Post List

Post NameNumber of VacanciesApplication DeadlineAge Limit (as of Jan 1, 2024)Expected Exam Date
Assistant Prosecution Officer (2024)972July 31, 202421 – 40 yearsSeptember/October 2023
PTI and Librarian (Sanskrit College Education) (2024)491July 31, 202421 – 40 yearsSeptember/October 2023
Agriculture Officer (2024)481July 31, 202421 – 40 yearsSeptember/October 2023
Public Relation Officer (2024)972July 31, 202421 – 40 yearsSeptember/October 2023
Librarian Grade-II (School Education) (2024)972July 31, 202421 – 40 yearsSeptember/October 2023
Sr. Teacher (Sanskrit Education) Comp. Exam (2024)972July 31, 202421 – 40 yearsSeptember/October 2023
School Lecturer (Sanskrit Education) (2024)972July 31, 202421 – 40 yearsSeptember/October 2023
Programmer (2024)972July 31, 202421 – 40 yearsSeptember/October 2023
Asst. Statistical Officer (Agri. Deptt.) (2024)972July 31, 202421 – 40 yearsSeptember/October 2023
Asst. Prof. (Sanskrit College Education) (2024)972July 31, 202421 – 40 yearsSeptember/October 2023
Archives Department Recruitment (2024)972July 31, 202421 – 40 yearsSeptember/October 2023
Vidhi Rachanakar (2024)972July 31, 202421 – 40 yearsSeptember/October 2023

Best Books for RPSC RAS Exam 2024

RPSC RAS Books 2023
SubjectBooks Name
EconomicsIndian Economy by Ramesh Singh
Quantitative AptitudeQuantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R S Aggarwal
Indian PolityIndian Polity by M Laxmikanth
HistoryNCERT Class 11 (Ancient & Medieval) and NCERT Class 12 (Modern Indian History)
GeographyCertificate Physical Geography by G C Leong
General Mental AbilityA Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal
General ScienceGeneral Science by Disha Experts
Essay and ComprehensionObjective General English by SP BakshiWord Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
History of RajasthanHistory of Rajasthan by Dr L.R. Bhalla
Geography of RajasthanGeography of Rajasthan by Dr L R Bhalla

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