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Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) Prelims
Rajasthan PSC RAS Prelims — single GS paper, 150 MCQs in 3 hours, for State Civil/Police services.
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Ancient IndiaWhich of the following Vedic texts is primarily concerned with rituals and ceremonies performed by priests?
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| 2023 | General | 78 – 82 |
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| 2023 | EWS | 74 – 78 |
| 2023 | SC | 68 – 72 |
| 2023 | ST | 62 – 68 |
| 2021 | General | 87.8 |
| 2021 | OBC | 85.3 |
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Exceptional Prelims performance
82–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Top tier Prelims scorers
72–82% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Strong Prelims performance
62–72% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Safe Prelims clearing zone
50–62% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
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35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
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The online application process for 607 vacancies (192 State Service + 415 Subordinate Service posts) has concluded. Candidates who applied can still make online corrections for up to 10 days after the last date.
RPSC has officially postponed the RAS Prelims Exam 2026 from 29 November to 6 December 2026 (Sunday) due to administrative reasons. The Mains Exam is now scheduled for 1-2 May 2027. Press note released on 2 July 2026.
Selection will be conducted through Prelims (screening test, 150 MCQs, 200 marks), Mains (descriptive), and Interview (100 marks). Prelims marks are not counted in the final merit list.
Rajasthan Public Service Commission released the RAS/RTS Combined Competitive Exam 2026 notification on 27 May 2026. The recruitment covers administrative and subordinate service positions across Rajasthan government departments.
Notification released
passedWed, 27 May, 2026
Official notification published on 27 May 2026
Application portal opened
passedThu, 4 Jun, 2026
Online applications started on 4 June 2026
Application deadline
passedFri, 3 Jul, 2026
Last date to apply was 3 July 2026
Application correction window closes
3 days awayMon, 13 Jul, 2026
Corrections allowed up to 10 days after last date
Admit card release (tentative)
134 days awaySat, 21 Nov, 2026
Expected 10-15 days before prelims exam
📍Prelims Examination
149 days awaySun, 6 Dec, 2026
Revised date: 6 December 2026 (Sunday)
Mains Examination
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Ancient India
Indus Valley civilization, Vedic age, Mauryan and Gupta empires, Buddhism and Jainism.
Medieval India
Delhi Sultanate, Mughal empire, Bhakti and Sufi movements, Vijayanagar.
Modern India
British colonial rule, social reform, freedom struggle from 1857 to 1947.
Indian National Movement
Indian National Congress, Gandhian movements, partition and independence.
Pre-historic Rajasthan
Palaeolithic, Mesolithic and Chalcolithic sites — Kalibangan, Ahar, Ganeshwar, Bagor, Balathal.
Guhilas of Mewar
Bappa Rawal, Rana Kumbha, Rana Sanga, Maharana Pratap and Battle of Haldighati (1576).
Rathores of Marwar
Rao Jodha, Rao Maldeo, Veer Durgadas Rathore and the Marwar succession war.
Kachwahas of Amber and Jaipur
Raja Bharmal, Raja Man Singh I, Sawai Jai Singh II — astronomy, Jaipur city planning.
Chauhans of Sambhar and Ajmer
Prithviraj Chauhan, Battles of Tarain (1191, 1192), Ajaypal.
Pratiharas and Parmars
Gurjara-Pratiharas of Mandore, Parmars of Abu and Vagad — temple architecture.
Tribal kingdoms and uprisings
Bhil and Meena chiefdoms, Govind Guru and the Bhagat movement, Mangarh massacre 1913.
Revolt of 1857 in Rajasthan
Auwa, Nasirabad, Neemuch and Erinpura uprisings; Thakur Kushal Singh of Auwa.
Praja Mandal movements
Bikaner, Jaipur, Mewar, Marwar, Shekhawati Praja Mandals; popular agitations 1938-47.
Peasant and tribal movements
Bijolia, Begun, Shekhawati and Marwar peasant satyagrahas; Eki movement.
Integration of Rajasthan
Seven-stage integration of 19 princely states into Greater Rajasthan, 1948-49.
Architecture and monuments
Forts of Chittor, Kumbhalgarh, Ranthambore, Amber, Jaisalmer; Dilwara temples; Hawa Mahal.
Schools of painting
Mewar, Marwar, Bundi-Kota, Kishangarh, Jaipur and Nathdwara miniature schools.
Handicrafts
Blue pottery of Jaipur, Bandhej, Kota Doria, Molela terracotta, Thewa work, leather Jootis.
Folk dances
Ghoomar, Kalbeliya, Bhavai, Terah Taali, Chari, Gair — UNESCO listing of Kalbeliya.
Folk music and instruments
Manganiars, Langas; Sarangi, Kamaicha, Algoza, Ravanhatta.
World Geography
Continents, oceans, climatic zones, world physical features and major industrial regions.
Physical Geography of India
Himalayas, Peninsular plateau, Indo-Gangetic plain, coastal plains, monsoon system.
Economic Geography of India
Agriculture, mineral and energy resources, industries, transport networks.
Location and physiography of Rajasthan
Largest state by area, divided by Aravalli range into arid west and semi-arid east.
Aravalli range
One of the oldest fold mountain systems; Guru Shikhar (1722 m) — highest peak; ecological divide.
Indian Constitution
Making, salient features, Preamble, basic structure doctrine.
Fundamental Rights, DPSP and Duties
Articles 12-51A; right to constitutional remedies; landmark cases.
Union Government
President, PM, Council of Ministers, Parliament, Supreme Court.
State Government
Governor, CM, State Legislature, High Court.
Panchayati Raj and Urban Local Bodies
73rd and 74th amendments, three-tier system, financial powers.
Basic concepts
GDP, GNP, NDP, NNP, inflation, fiscal vs monetary policy.
Banking and finance
RBI, monetary policy, NPAs, financial inclusion, UPI.
Budget and taxation
Union Budget, GST, direct and indirect taxes, fiscal deficit.
Planning and NITI Aayog
Five Year Plans, replacement by NITI Aayog, SDGs in India.
Agriculture and food security
MSP, PDS, ICAR, agricultural reforms, e-NAM.
Physics in everyday life
Force, motion, electricity, light, sound, modern physics applications.
Chemistry basics
Matter, periodic table, acids/bases, polymers, drugs, fuels.
Human body and biology
Cells, organ systems, nutrition, communicable and lifestyle diseases.
Space and defence technology
ISRO missions — Chandrayaan, Mangalyaan, Aditya-L1, Gaganyaan; DRDO.
Information technology
AI, blockchain, 5G, cybersecurity; Digital India and IndiaStack.
Logical reasoning
Statement-conclusion, syllogism, analogy, classification.
Numerical ability
Number series, percentages, ratio, time-work, average, simple interest.
Data interpretation
Tables, bar/pie/line charts; basic statistical interpretation.
Mental ability
Coding-decoding, blood relations, directions, ranking, calendar.
National current affairs
Government schemes, appointments, awards, sports — last 12 months.
Sat, 1 May, 2027
Scheduled for 1-2 May 2027 (two days)
Tribes of Rajasthan
Bhil, Meena, Garasia, Sahariya, Damor — distribution and socio-cultural features.
Constitutional and statutory bodies
ECI, UPSC, CAG, Finance Commission, NHRC, CIC, Lokpal.
Rajasthan economy overview
Sectoral GSDP composition, services-led growth, agrarian dependence.
Biotechnology and health
Genetic engineering, vaccines, GM crops, IVF, stem cells.
International affairs
India's foreign relations, UN, BRICS, G20, recent treaties and summits.