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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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| Year | Category | Cutoff |
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| 2023 | General | 78 – 82 |
| 2023 | OBC | 76 – 80 |
| 2023 | EWS | 74 – 78 |
| 2023 | SC | 68 – 72 |
| 2023 | ST | 62 – 68 |
| 2021 | General | 87.8 |
| 2021 | OBC | 85.3 |
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History of India and Rajasthan
93 QsArt, Culture, Literature and Heritage of Rajasthan
57 QsGeography of World, India and Rajasthan
80 QsIndian and Rajasthan Polity and Governance
63 QsIndian and Rajasthan Economy
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The online application process for RPSC RAS 2026 recruitment ended on 3 July 2026. A total of 607 vacancies including 192 State Service and 415 Subordinate Service posts were announced.
RPSC officially postponed the RAS Prelims 2026 from 29 November to 6 December 2026 (Sunday) via a press note dated 2 July 2026. The Mains exam is scheduled for 1-2 May 2027.
Rajasthan Public Service Commission released the RAS 2026 notification on 27 May 2026, opening recruitment for Rajasthan Administrative Service, Police Service, Accounts Service, and other subordinate posts.
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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
Reasoning, Mental Ability and Current Affairs
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Borderline — Reserved category contention
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RPSC declared the RAS 2024 final result on 18 April 2026 with 2,492 candidates provisionally selected. Dinesh Vishnoi from Barmer secured Rank 1.
RPSC Exam Calendar 2026 released
passedMon, 5 Jan, 2026
Annual exam calendar published by RPSC on official website
RAS 2024 Final Result declared
passedSat, 18 Apr, 2026
Previous cycle final result; 2,492 candidates selected
RAS 2026 Notification released
passedWed, 27 May, 2026
607 vacancies announced (192 State Service + 415 Subordinate Service)
Application window opened
passedThu, 4 Jun, 2026
Application last date
passedFri, 3 Jul, 2026
Application window closed
Prelims Admit Card (expected)
87 days awaySat, 21 Nov, 2026
Typically released 10-15 days before exam
📍RAS Prelims Exam 2026
102 days awaySun, 6 Dec, 2026
Revised from 29 November via press note dated 2 July 2026
Prelims Answer Key (expected)
106 days awayThu, 10 Dec, 2026
Provisional key typically within 1-2 weeks of exam
Prelims Result (expected)
173 days awayMon, 15 Feb, 2027
Based on typical RPSC processing time of 2-3 months
📍RAS Mains Exam 2026
248 days awaySat, 1 May, 2027
Mains scheduled for 1-2 May 2027 (2 days)
Palaeolithic, Mesolithic and Chalcolithic sites — Kalibangan, Ahar, Ganeshwar, Bagor, Balathal.
Pratiharas and Parmars
Gurjara-Pratiharas of Mandore, Parmars of Abu and Vagad — temple architecture.
Peasant and tribal movements
Bijolia, Begun, Shekhawati and Marwar peasant satyagrahas; Eki movement.
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.
Fairs and festivals
Pushkar fair, Urs Ajmer, Teej, Gangaur, Mewar festival, Desert festival Jaisalmer.
Saints, Sects and Lok Devtas
Dadu Panth, Nathdwara, Ramdevra; Pabuji, Gogaji, Tejaji, Ramdevji, Karni Mata.
Rajasthani literature and dialects
Marwari, Mewari, Dhundhari, Hadauti, Mewati; works of Chand Bardai, Suryamal Mishran.
Attire, ornaments and customs
Pagari, Angarkhi, Ghaghra-Choli; Rakhdi, Borla, Bajuband; tilak and tying-the-pagari rituals.
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.
Thar desert
Marusthali; sand dunes (barchans, longitudinal); Indira Gandhi Canal command area.
Rivers of Rajasthan
Chambal, Banas, Luni (saline inland river), Mahi, Sabarmati basins; absence of perennial north-flowing rivers.
Lakes of Rajasthan
Saline — Sambhar, Pachpadra, Didwana; freshwater — Pichola, Fateh Sagar, Jaisamand, Anasagar.
Climate of Rajasthan
Hot arid in west, semi-arid in east; rainfall gradient from south-west monsoon.
Mineral resources
Marble (Makrana), zinc-lead (Zawar, Rampura-Agucha), copper (Khetri), sandstone, limestone, gypsum, rock-phosphate.
Agriculture and livestock
Bajra, jowar, mustard, guar, opium; Tharparkar, Rathi, Gir cattle; sheep wool of Marwari breed.
Wildlife and protected areas
Ranthambore, Sariska, Keoladeo Ghana (UNESCO), Desert NP, Mukundra Hills, Tal Chhapar.
Tribes of Rajasthan
Bhil, Meena, Garasia, Sahariya, Damor — distribution and socio-cultural features.
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.
Constitutional and statutory bodies
ECI, UPSC, CAG, Finance Commission, NHRC, CIC, Lokpal.
Rajasthan Government structure
Rajasthan Legislative Assembly (200 seats), CM and Council of Ministers, Rajasthan High Court at Jodhpur.
Rajasthan Public Service Commission
Composition, functions, role in state recruitment under Article 315.
Rajasthan local administration
Zila Parishad, Panchayat Samiti, Gram Panchayat; municipal corporations of Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota.
Rajasthan Lokayukta and SHRC
Anti-corruption ombudsman and State Human Rights Commission.
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.
Rajasthan economy overview
Sectoral GSDP composition, services-led growth, agrarian dependence.
Major industries
Cement (largest producer), textiles (Bhilwara, Pali), marble, handicrafts, gems and jewellery (Jaipur).
Energy sector
Solar power leader (Bhadla Solar Park), wind power in Jaisalmer, Suratgarh thermal, Rawatbhata atomic.
Rajasthan welfare schemes
Mukhyamantri Chiranjeevi Health Insurance, Indira Gandhi Smartphone Yojana, Mukhyamantri Kisan Mitra Urja Yojana.
Demography of Rajasthan
Census 2011 — population, sex ratio, literacy, urbanization, district-wise variations.
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.
Biotechnology and health
Genetic engineering, vaccines, GM crops, IVF, stem cells.
Ecology and ecosystem
Food chain, biodiversity hotspots, ecological pyramids.
Climate change
UNFCCC, Paris Agreement, IPCC, India's NDCs, Net Zero by 2070.
Pollution and waste
Air, water, soil, noise, plastic waste; CPCB norms; NCAP.
Desert ecology of Rajasthan
Khejri tree (state tree), Bishnoi conservation, Chinkara, GIB, Tal Chhapar.
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.
International affairs
India's foreign relations, UN, BRICS, G20, recent treaties and summits.
Rajasthan current affairs
State schemes, budget, sports persons, awards, recent appointments and policies.