RPSC Syllabus 2024 – Download the latest RAS/ RTS Syllabus PDF

Rajasthan Public Service Commission is the authority responsible for preparing and releasing RPSC Syllabus 2024. The Syllabus is designed to test the knowledge and skills of candidates who are seeking to join the civil services in Rajasthan. The syllabus covers a wide range of topics, including Indian history, geography, economics, political science, public administration, sociology, and law.

Additionally, the syllabus also includes questions on the Indian Constitution and the Rajasthan State Government. Candidates must also be prepared to answer questions on Rajasthan culture, traditions, and customs. After clearing this examination, candidates can work in Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS).

You should note there are different syllabi for preliminary and main exams. Only those candidates can take the main exam who will clear the preliminary exam. Go through this post to check out the complete RPSC or RAS Syllabus 2024.

RPSC RAS Exam 2024 Overview

RPSC Pre Exam Pattern

The pre-examination is meant for screening only. The marks scored by candidates in the pre-exam will not be considered while preparing the final merit list. Here are some important things about the RPSC Preliminary Exam that you should know.

• The standard of the paper will be that of a Bachelor’s Degree level.
• 150 objective-type multiple-choice questions will be asked in the exam.
• All questions will carry equal marks
• ⅓ marks will be deducted in case of an incorrect answer.

Syllabus of RPSC Preliminary (Pre) Exam 2024

Here is the Subject RAS Pre Syllabus.

1. History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition & Heritage of Rajasthan
   1. Major Landmarks in the History of Rajasthan, Major Dynasties, their Administrative and Revenue System. Socio-cultural Issues.
   2. Freedom Movement, Political Awakening and Integration
   3. Salient features of Architecture – Forts and Monuments
   4. Rajasthani Culture, Traditions and Heritage
   5. Arts, Paintings and Handicrafts.
   6. Important Works of Rajasthani literature. Local Dialects
   7. Fairs, Festivals, Folk Music and Folk Dances.
   8. Religious Movements, Saints & Lok Devtas of Rajasthan.
   9. Important Tourist Places.
   10. Leading Personalities of Rajasthan

2. Indian History
   1. Ancient & Medieval Period
      1. Salient features and Major Landmarks of Ancient and Medieval India 
      2. Art, Culture, Literature and Architecture. 
      3. Major Dynasties, Their Administrative System. Socio-Economic Conditions, Prominent Movements.

2. Modern Period
   1. Modern Indian history (from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present)- significant events, personalities and issues. 
   2. The Freedom Struggle & Indian National Movement- its various stages and important contributors and contributions from different parts of the country.  
   3. Social and Religious Reform movements in the 19th and 20th centuries. 
   4. Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country

3. Geography of World and India

4. Geography of Rajasthan
   1. Broad physical features and Major physiographic divisions. 
   2. Natural Resources of Rajasthan
   3. Climate, Natural Vegetation, Forests, Wildlife and Bio-diversity 
   4. Major irrigation projects.
   5. Mines and Minerals. 
   6. Population. 
   7. Major Industries and Potential for Industrial Development.

5. Indian Constitution, Political System Governance
   1. Constitutional Development & Indian Constitution
      1. Government of India Acts: 1919 and 1935, Constituent Assembly, Nature of Indian Constitution; Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State, Fundamental Duties, Federal Structure, Constitutional Amendments, Emergency Provisions, Public Interest Litigation (P.I.L.) and Judicial Review.

5. Indian Political System and Governance
   1. Nature of Indian State, Democracy in India, Reorganization of States, Coalition Governments, Political Parties, National Integration. 
   2. Union and State Executive; Union and State Legislative, Judiciary
   3. President, Parliament, Supreme Court, Election Commission, Comptroller and Auditor General, Planning Commission, National Development Council, Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), Central Information Commission, Lokpal, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). 
   4. Local Self-Government & Panchayati Raj

5. Public Policy & Rights
   1. National Public Policy as a welfare state. 
   2. Various Legal Rights and Citizen Charter

6. Political and Administrative System of Rajasthan
   1. Governor, Chief Minister, State Assembly, High Court, Rajasthan Public Service Commission, District Administration, State Human Rights Commission, Lokayukt, State Election Commission, State Information Commission. 
   2. Public Policy, Legal Rights and Citizen Charter.

7. Economic Concepts and Indian Economy
   1. Basic Concepts of Economics
      1. Basic Knowledge of Budgeting, Banking, Public Finance, National Income, Growth and Development 
      2. Accounting- Concept, Tools and Uses in Administration 
      3. Stock Exchange and Share Market 
      4. Fiscal and Monetary Policies 
      5. Subsidies, Public Distribution System  
      6. e-Commerce 
      7. Inflation- Concept, Impact and Control Mechanism

7. Economic Development & Planning
   1. 5-Year Plans – Objectives, Strategies and Achievements. 
   2. Major Sectors of Economy- Agriculture, Industry, Service and Trade- Current Status, Issues & initiatives. 
   3. Major Economic Problems and Government Initiatives. Economic Reforms and Liberalisation

7. Human Resource and Economic Development
   1. Human Development Index 
   2. Poverty and Unemployment:- Concept, Types, Causes, Remedies and Current Flagship Schemes.

7. Social Justice and Empowerment
   1. Provisions for Weaker Sections.

8. Economy of Rajasthan
   1. Macro overview of Economy. 
   2. Major Agricultural, Industrial and Service Sector Issues. 
   3. Growth, Development and Planning.  Infrastructure & Resources. 
   4. Major Development Projects. 
   5. Programmes and Schemes – Government Welfare Schemes for SC/ST/Backward Class/Minorities/Disabled Persons, Destitute, Women, Children, Old Age People, Farmers & Labourers.

9. Science & Technology
   1. Basics of Everyday Science. 
   2. Electronics, Computers, Information and Communication Technology.
   3. Space Technology including Satellites. 
   4. Defence Technology. 
   5. Nanotechnology. 
   6. Human body, Food and Nutrition, Health care. 
   7. Environmental and Ecological Changes and its Impacts. 
   8. Biodiversity, Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering. 
   9. Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry and Animal Husbandry with special reference to Rajasthan. 
   10. Development of Science and Technology in Rajasthan.

10. Reasoning & Mental Ability
    1. Logical Reasoning (Deductive, Inductive, Abductive)
       1.  Statement and Assumptions, Statement and Argument, Statements and Conclusion, Courses of Action. 
       2. Analytical Reasoning.

11. Current Affairs
    1. Major Current Events and Issues of State(Rajasthan), National and International Importance 
    2. Persons and Places in recent news 
    3. Games and Sports related Activities

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RPSC Main Exam 2024

The number of candidates to be invited to the main exam will be fifteen times the number of vacancies. The written examination will consist of four papers which will be descriptive /analytical in nature. Every paper will be of 4 hours duration. The standard of General Hindi and General English will be that of Sr. Secondary Level.

RPSC Main Syllabus 2024

Paper – I: General Knowledge and General Studies

Paper 2 – General Knowledge and General Studies

Paper 3: General Knowledge and General Studies

Paper 4: General Hindi and General English

General Hindi – 120 Marks

General English – 80 Marks

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