Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) conducts combined competitive examination for Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) posts. Candidates interested in Administrative Services should start their preparation with the latest and upgraded RPSC RAS ​​Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025. The latest RPSC RAS Syllabus has been released along with its notification pdf for the recruitment of 733 posts of Upper and Lower PCS. Understanding the syllabus and exam pattern is important as it outlines specific topics for exam preparation. The syllabus consists of all the important subjects, this will help candidates to increase their score in the examination.

RPSC RAS Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025

The RPSC RAS exam will be conducted in three phases i.e. Prelims, Mains and Interviews. Candidates who clear the prelims exam will be eligible to appear in the mains exam followed by an interview. The following part of the article discusses the detailed topic-wise syllabus for both Prelims and Mains, which will help the candidates to start their preparation in the right path. The syllabus consists of all the important subjects therefore candidates must bookmark this page and cover the topics one by one. For a quick overview of the RPSC RAS Syllabus 2025 and Exam Pattern, please refer to the table mentioned below.

RPSC RAS Syllabus 2025
Board	Rajasthan Public Service Commission
Name of Examination	RPSC RAS Exam 2025
Category	RPSC RAS Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Vacancy	733
Type of Exam	• Preliminary – Objective type • Mains – Descriptive/Analytical
Duration of Exam	• Preliminary – 3 hours • Mains – 3 hours each paper
Language of RPSC RAS Exam	• English • Hindi
Maximum Marks (Online Exam)	• Preliminary – 200 • Mains – 200 for each paper
Selection Process	1. Prelims (qualifying) 2. Mains 3. Interview
Official website	www.rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in

RPSC RAS Exam Pattern 2025

The combined competitive examination for RPSC RAS 2025 exam will be conducted in two phases: Prelims and Mains. Preliminary stage is qualifying exam and main exam will be selective. To be eligible for the interview stage candidates have to qualify both Prelims and Mains. Below we have discussed RPSC RAS Exam Pattern 2025 in detail.

RPSC RAS Prelims Exam Pattern 2025

Prelims is a screening test and only limited candidates who qualify this round will be called for mains.

• The questions in the RPSC RAS Prelims Exam will be Multiple-choice questions of 200 marks.
• The difficulty level will be of graduation level.
• The RPSC RAS Prelims Exam will consist of only one paper- General Knowledge.
• The candidates qualifying for Prelims will be issued with admit card for the RPSC Mains Exam.
• The marks scores in the prelims exam will not be counted in the merit list as this is the screening stage for selecting candidates for Mains Exam.

RPSC RAS Prelims Exam Pattern 2025
Subject	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
General Knowledge & General Science	150	200	3 Hours

RPSC RAS Mains Exam Pattern 2025

Candidates who have cleared the preliminary examination are eligible to appear for the main examination. The number of candidates will be based on 15 times the total number of vacancies.

• The Mains Exam will be a descriptive type paper.
• There will be 4 papers and all papers are compulsory to be attempted.
• The difficulty level of GS Papers will be of graduation level. However, the difficulty level of General English and General Hindi will be of higher secondary level.
• The marks obtained in Mains Exam will be counted in preparing the merit list.
• There will be 2 Short Questions, 5 Medium Questions, and 10 Long Questions.

RPSC RAS Mains Exam Pattern 2025
RPSC RAS Mains Paper	Total Marks	Total Time
Paper-1: General Studies-I	200 marks	3 hours
Paper-2: General Studies-II	200 marks	3 hours
Paper-3: General Studies-III	200 marks	3 hours
Paper-4: General Hindi and General English	200 marks	3 hours
Total	800 marks

RPSC RAS Syllabus 2025

The candidates who will be applying for the exam firstly should know the  Syllabus to start their preparations for the exam. With the help of the syllabus, candidates can prepare efficiently and effectively for the exam. The syllabus and the exam pattern can help candidates boost their preparations and help them prepare well for the exam which will increase their chances of selection.

RPSC RAS Prelims Syllabus 2025

RPSC RAS Prelims Exam 2025 will have only one paper based on General Knowledge/General Science. Candidates will be selected from this stage for main examination. The subjects covered for the prelims exam are related to History, Arts, Culture, Geography, Constitution, Economy and many more. We have discussed each topic in detail below.

History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition & Heritage of Rajasthan Syllabus

This section will cover every historical information about Rajasthan, its culture, heritage, music, tourist attractions, events and much more. Check the topics covered from here.

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

Geography of India Syllabus

The questions in this section will be based on Rajasthan, India and World Geography. Check the topics asked in RPSC RAS Prelims Exam from Geographic Aspects.

Indian Geography

1. Agriculture and Agro-based Activities
2. Minerals – Iron, Manganese, Coal, Oil & Gas, Atomic minerals
3. Broad physical features and Major physiographic divisions
4. Major Industries and Industrial development
5. Natural Resources
6. Environmental Problems and Ecological Issues
7. Transportation– major transport corridors

Geography of Rajasthan

1. Broad physical features and Major physiographic divisions
2. Natural Resource of Rajasthan- Climate, Natural Vegetation, Forests, Wildlife, and Biodiversity Major irrigation projects
3. Mines and Minerals
4. Population
5. Major Industries and Potential for Industrial

World Geography

1. Broad Physical features
2. Environmental and Ecological Issues
3. Wildlife and Biodiversity
4. International Waterways
5. Major Industrial Regions

Indian History Syllabus

Questions will be asked from the history of India to test the candidate’s knowledge of ancient/medieval and modern history. The topics to be covered are as follows:

Ancient & Medieval Period

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

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

Indian Constitution, Political System, and Governance Syllabus

The following topics should be prepared regarding the subjects of Constitution, Political System and Governance. Candidates should have a good knowledge of the history related to these topics.

Development & Indian Constitution: 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.

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

Public Policy & Rights: National Public Policy as a welfare state, Various Legal Rights and Citizen Charter

Indian Economy & its Aspects Syllabus

Questions will be asked on the current economic situation of India, its implications and what can be done to grow India’s economy. The following topics will be discussed:

1. Basic Concepts of Economics
2. Basic Knowledge of Budgeting, Banking, Public Finance, National Income, Growth and Development- Accounting- Concept, Tools, and Uses in Administration, Stock Exchange and Share Market, Fiscal and Monetary Policies, Subsidies, Public Distribution System, e-Commerce
3. Inflation- Concept, Impact and Control
4. Economic Development & Plannin- 5 Year Plans – Objectives, Strategies, and Achievements
5. Major Sectors of Economy- Agriculture, Industry, Service, and Trade- Current Status, Issues & initiatives
6. Major Economic Problems and Government Initiatives. Economic Reforms and Liberalization
7. Human Resource and Economic Development:- Human Development Index Poverty and Unemployment:- Concept, Types, Causes, Remedies, and Current Flagship Schemes
8. Social Justice and Empowerment: Provisions for Weaker Sections

Economy of Rajasthan Syllabus

To crack the RPSC RAS exam, a candidate must have a good understanding of the economy of Rajasthan and every detail related to it. Questions will be asked from the following subjects.

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

Political and Administrative System of Rajasthan Syllabus

The topics covered under this section are as follows:

1. Governor
2. Chief Minister
3. State Assembly
4. High Court
5. Rajasthan Public Service Commission
6. District Administration
7. State Human Rights Commission
8. Lokayukta
9. State Election Commission
10. State Information Commission
11. Public Policy, Legal Rights, and Citizen Charter

Science & Technology Basics of Everyday Science Syllabus

The basic information in place of the science and technology subject is also required for RPSC RAS Exam 2025.

1. Electronics, Computers, Information, and Communication Technology
2. Space Technology including Satellites. Defense Technology. Nanotechnology
3. The human body, Food, and Nutrition, Health care
4. Environmental and Ecological Changes and their Impacts
5. Biodiversity, Biotechnology, and Genetic Engineering
6. Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, and Animal Husbandry with special reference to Rajasthan
7. Development of Science and Technology in Rajasthan

Reasoning & Mental Ability Syllabus

Questions in this section will be included to test the candidate’s reasoning ability and mental ability to solve difficult questions. Practice here topics and improve your speed and accuracy.

1. Logical Reasoning (Deductive, Inductive, Abductive): Statement and Assumptions, Statement and Argument, Statements and Conclusion, Courses of Action
2. Analytical Reasoning
3. Mental Ability: Number series, Letter series, Odd man out, Coding-Decoding, Problems relating to Relations, Shapes, and their sub-sections
4. Basic Numeracy: Elementary knowledge of Mathematical and Statistical Analysis
5. Number System
6. Order of Magnitude
7. Ratio, and Proportion
8. Percentage
9. Simple and Compound Interest
10. Data Analysis (Tables, Bar diagram, Line graph, Pie-chart)

Current Affairs Syllabus

The candidate must be up-to-date with the happenings at state, national and international level. The current affairs section is very important and requires proper preparation right from the start.

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

RPSC RAS 2025 Prelims Syllabus in English

RPSC RAS 2025 Prelims Syllabus in Hindi

RPSC RAS Mains Syllabus 2025

The Mains Syllabus for RPSC RAS Exam 2025 includes 4 Papers (Paper I, II, III for General Knowledge & General Science, and Paper-IV for General English and Hindi. The candidates have to attempt all papers compulsory as there is no optional paper. The RPSC RAS Syllabus is vast for Mains Exam and we have discussed the paper-wise syllabus here.

Paper-I General Knowledge and General Studies Syllabus

RPSC RAS Mains Paper-I has been divided into 3 sections: History, Economics, and Sociology, Management, Accounting & Auditing. The candidates can prepare well from the below-detailed topics for Paper-I.

Unit-I History Syllabus

Part A: History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition, and Heritage of Rajasthan

1. Major landmarks in the History of Rajasthan from Prehistoric time to close of 18th Century, Important dynasties, their administrative and revenue system
2. Salient events of the 19th & 20th centuries: Peasant & Tribal Movements. Political Awakening, Freedom Movement, and Integration
3. Heritage of Rajasthan: Performing & fine Art, Handicraft and Architecture; Fairs, Festivals, Folk Music and Folk Dance
4. Important works of Rajasthani Literature and Dialects of Rajasthan
5. Saints, Lok Devtas and eminent personalities of Rajasthan

Part B: Indian History & Culture of Indian heritage

1. Fine Art, Performing Art, Architecture & Literature from Indus Civilization to British Era
2. Religious Movements and religious philosophy in Ancient and Medieval India
3. History of Modern India from the beginning of 19th Century to 1965 AD: Significant events, personalities, and issues
4. Indian National Movement- Its various stages & streams, important contributors and contributions from different parts of the country
5. Socio-religious Reform Movements in the 19th and 20th Century
6. Post Independence consolidation and reorganization – Accession of princely states & Linguistic reorganization of the states

Part C: History of Modern World (up to 1950 AD)

1. Renaissance and Reformation
2. Enlightenment and Industrial Revolution
3. Imperialism and colonialism in Asia and Africa
4. Impact of World Wars

Unit-II Economics Syllabus

Part A: Indian Economy

1. Major Sectors of Economy: Agriculture, Industry & Service- Current Status, Issues, and Initiatives
2. Banking: Concept of Money supply & High Powered Money. Role and Functions of Central Bank & Commercial Banks, issues of NPA, Financial
3. Monetary Policy- Concept, objectives & Instruments
4. Public Finance: Tax reforms in India- Direct & Indirect, subsidies- Cash Transfer and other related issues. Recent Fiscal Policy of India
5. Recent Trends in Indian Economy: Role of Foreign Capital, MNCs, PDS, FDI, Exim Policy, 12th Finance Commission, Poverty alleviation schemes

Part B: World Economy Global Economic issues and trends

1. Role of World Bank, IMF & WTO
2. Concept of Developing, Emerging, and Developed countries
3. India in global Scenario

Part C: Economy of Rajasthan

1. Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Dairy, and Animal husbandry with special reference to Rajasthan
2. Industrial Sector- Growth and recent trends. Growth, Development & Planning with special reference to Rajasthan
3. Recent development and issues in the service sector of Rajasthan
4. Major Development Projects of Rajasthan- their objectives and impact
5. Public-Private Partnership Model for Economic Transformation in Rajasthan
6. Demographic Scenario of the State and its impact on Rajasthan Economy

Unit-III Sociology, Management, Accounting & Auditing Syllabus

Part A: Sociology

1. Development of Sociological Thought in India
2. Social Values
3. Caste Class & Occupation
4. Sanskritization
5. Varna, Ashram, Purusharth and Sanskar Vyavastha
6. Secularism Issues and Problems of Society
7. Tribal community of Rajasthan: Bhil, Mina (Meena), and Garasia

Part B: Management

1. Management – Scope, concept, functions of Management – Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Direction, Coordination and Control
2. Decision-Making: concept, process, and techniques
3. The modern concept of Marketing, Marketing Mix – Product, Price, Place, and Promotion
4. Objective, the concept of maximization of wealth, Sources of Finance – Short and Long term, Capital Structure, Cost of Capital
5. Concept and Main theories of Leadership and Motivation, Communication, Basics of recruitment, selection, induction, training & development and appraisal system

Part C: Business Administration

1. Techniques of analysis of Financial statements, Basics of Working Capital Management, Responsibility and Social Accounting
2. Meaning & Objectives of Auditing, Internal Control, Social, Performance, and Efficiency Audit
3. Basics of different types of Budgeting, Budgetary control

Paper-II General Knowledge and General Studies Syllabus

RPSC RAS Mains Paper-II is divided into 4 components: Logical Reasoning, Mental Ability and Basic Arithmetic, General Science and Technology, Earth Science and Earth Science (Geography and Geology). Read the unit-wise topics from the sections below.

Unit-I Logical Reasoning, Mental Ability, and Basic Numeracy Syllabus

1. Logical Reasoning (Deductive, Inductive, Abductive): Statement and Assumptions, Statement and Argument, Statements and Conclusion, Courses of Action
2. Analytical Reasoning
3. Mental Ability: Number series, Letter series, Odd man out, Coding-Decoding, Problems relating to Relations, Shapes, and their sub-sections
4. Basic Numeracy: Elementary knowledge of Mathematical and Statistical Analysis
5. Number System, Order of Magnitude, Ratio, and Proportion, Percentage, Simple and Compound Interest, Data Analysis (Tables, Bar diagram, Line graph, Pie-chart)

Unit-II General Science & Technology Syllabus

1. Motion, laws of motion, work energy and power, rotational motion, simple harmonic motion, gravitation, waves
2. Properties of matter, electrostatics, current electricity, moving charge and magnetism
3. Ray optics, Nuclear physics, semiconductor devices
4. Electromagnetic waves, communication systems , basics of computers, use of information technology in administration, e-governance and e- commerce, contributions of Indian scientists in the development of science
5. States of matter, Atomic structure, chemical bonding and molecular structure, equilibriums
6. Thermodynamics, kinetic theory of gases, solid state, solutions, electro chemistry, Chemical kinetics
7. Characteristic feature of life
8. Nutrition in organisms
9. Principal of inheritance and variation
10. Human health and diseases
11. Biotechnology and its applications
12. Biodiversity and conservation
13. Ecosystems Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Dairy and Animal Husbandry with special reference to Rajasthan

Unit-III Earth Science Syllabus

1. Ethics and Human Values: Lesson from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers, and administrators
2. Role of family, society, and educational institutions in inculcating values
3. Ethical concept-Rit and Rin, the concept of Duties, the concept of Good and Virtues
4. Ethics in private and public relationships- Behaviour, Moral and Political attitudes of administrators – Philosophical basis of Integrity
5. Ethics of Bhagavad Geeta and its role in Administration
6. Gandhian Ethics
7. Contribution of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers from India & World
8. Psycho-Stress Management
9. Case Studies
10. Emotional Intelligence – Concepts and their Utilities

Unit-IV Earth Science (Geography & Geology) Syllabus

Part A: World

1. Broad Physical Features: Mountains, Plateaus, Plains, Lakes and Glaciers
2. Earthquakes and Volcanoes: Types, distribution, and their impact Earth and its Geological time scale
3. Current Geopolitical Problems

Part B: India

1. Broad Physical Features: Mountains, Plateaus, Plains, Lakes, and Glaciers
2. Major Physiographic divisions of India
3. Climate- Origin of Monsoon, Seasonal Climatic conditions, Distribution of rainfall and climatic regions
4. Natural Resources: Water, Forest, Soil
5. Rocks & Mineral: Types and their uses
6. Population: Growth, Distribution and Density, Sex-ratio, Literacy, urban and Rural Population

Part C: Rajasthan

1. Broad Physical Features: Mountains, Plateaus, Plains, Rivers, and Lakes
2. Major Physiographic Regions
3. Natural Vegetation and Climate
4. Livestock, Wildlife, and its Conversation
5. Agriculture- Major Crops
6. Mineral Resources
7. Metallic Minerals- Types, distribution, and Industrial uses and conservation
8. Non-Metallic Minerals- Types, distribution, and Industrial uses and their conservation.
9. Energy Resources: Conventional and Non-conventional Population and Tribes

Paper-III General Knowledge and General Studies Syllabus

RPSC RAS Mains Paper-III is divided into three components – Indian Political System, World Politics and Current Affairs, Concepts, Issues and Dynamics of Public Administration and Management, Administrative Ethics, Behavior and Law. Below we have provided detailed Syllabus for Paper-III.

Unit-I Indian Political System, World Politics and Current Affairs Syllabus

1. Indian Constitution
2. Ideological Contents: Institutional framework- I, Institutional Framework- II, Institutional Framework- III
3. Political Dynamics
4. State Politics of Rajasthan
5. Emerging World Order in the post-Cold War era, USA’s hegemony and its resistance, UN and Regional Organizations, International Terrorism, and Environmental issues
6. Foreign Policy of India
7. Geo-political and Strategic development in South Asia, South East Asia, and West Asia and their impact on India
8. Current Affairs

Unit-II Concepts, Issues and Dynamics of Public Administration and Management Syllabus

1. Administration and management: Meaning, nature, and significance. Its role in developed & developing societies. Evolution of Public Administration as a discipline, new public administration, Theories of public administration
2. Concepts of power, authority, legitimacy, responsibility, and delegation
3. Principles of organization: Hierarchy, Span of control and unity of command
4. Functions of management, Corporate governance, and social responsibility
5. New dimensions of public management, management of change
6. Attitude and foundational values of civil services: integrity, impartiality, and non-partisanship, dedication to public service, the relationship between generalists and specialists
7. Legislative & Judicial control over administration: various methods and techniques of legislative & judicial control
8. Administrative setup, administrative culture in Rajasthan: Governor, Chief Minister, Council of Ministers, State Secretariat, and Chief Secretary
9. District administration: organization, the role of District Collector and Superintendent of Police, Sub-divisional, and Tehsil administration
10. Development Administration: Meaning, Scope, and Characteristics
11. State Human Rights Commission, State Election Commission, Lokayukta, Rajasthan Public Service Commission, Public Service Guarantee Act, 2011

Unit-III Administrative Ethics, Behaviour, and Law Syllabus

Part A: Administrative Ethics

1. Dimensions of Ethics
2. Administrative Ethics
3. Ethics in Private and Public Relationships

Part A: Behaviour

1. Intelligence
2. Personality
3. Learning and Motivation
4. Meeting Life Changes: Stress

Part A: Law

1. Concepts of Law
2. Contemporary Legal Issues
3. Important Land Laws in Rajasthan
4. Crimes against Women and Children

Paper-IV General Hindi and General English Syllabus

RPSC RAS Mains Paper-IV includes English and Hindi languages. The difficulty level of this paper will be based on the Senior Secondary level. This paper will be divided into three parts: Grammar and Usage, Comprehension, Translation and Correct Writing, Composition and Letter Writing.

Part A: Grammar and Usage

1. Correction of Sentences: 10 sentences for correction with errors related to Articles & Determiners
2. Prepositions
3. Tenses & Sequence of Tenses
4. Modals
5. Voice- Active & Passive
6. Narration- Direct & Indirect
7. Synonyms & Antonyms
8. Phrasal Verbs & Idioms
9. One Word Substitute
10. Words often Confused or Misused

Part B: Comprehension, Translation, and Precis Writing

1. Comprehension of an Unseen Passage (250 Words approximately) and 05 Questions based on the passage, Question No. 05 should preferably be on vocabulary
2. Translation of five sentences from Hindi to English
3. Precis Writing (a short passage of approximately 150-200 words)

Part C: Composition & Letter Writing

1. Paragraph Writing- Any 01 paragraph out of 03 given topics (approximately 200 words)
2. Elaboration of a given theme (Any 1 out of 3, approximately 150 words)
3. Letter Writing or Report Writing (approximately 150 words)

RPSC RAS Interview 2025

Only those candidates who clear the RPSC RAS Main Exam will be called for interview. RPSC RAS Interview/Personality Test carries total 100 marks. The final merit list will be based on the marks obtained in the Mains Examination and the Interview Round. The Commission has not discussed any specific syllabus for the Personal Interview Round/Personality Test. In this stage, the candidates’ communication skills, physical fitness, knowledge of the relevant field and specific knowledge of Rajasthani culture will be assessed.