RPSC RAS Mains Exam Pattern & Syllabus: Download PDF in English

Paper

Subject

Max. Marks

Duration

Paper I

General Studies Paper - I

200

3 hours

Paper II

General Studies Paper - II

200

3 hours

Paper III

General Studies Paper - III

200

3 hours

Paper IV

General English and Hindi

200

3 hours

Part

No. of Questions

Marks Per Question

Word Limit

Total Marks

Part A

25

02

15

50

Part B

16

05

50

80

Part C

07

10

100

70

Total

200

Part

No. of Questions

Marks Per Question

Word Limit

Total Marks

Part A

15

02

15

30

Part B

14

05

50

70

Part C

10

10

100

100

Total

200

Part

No. of Questions

Marks Per Question

Word Limit

Total Marks

Part A

25

02

15

50

Part B

16

05

50

80

Part C

07

10

100

70

Total

200

Part

Total Marks

Part A

70

Part B

80

Part C

50

Total

200

Unit I - History

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

• History of Rajasthan from prehistoric periods up to the 18th century, covering ruling dynasties, administrative frameworks, and revenue systems.
• Salient events of 19th & 20th centuries: Peasant & Tribal Movements. Political Awakening, Freedom Movement and Integration.
• Cultural heritage: performing and visual arts, traditional crafts, architectural styles, UNESCO World Heritage sites, local fairs and festivals, folk music, and dance forms.
• Rajasthani language, literature, and regional dialects.
• Notable saints, folk deities, and distinguished figures.

Part B - Indian History & Culture 

• Indian Heritage: Development of fine arts, performing arts, architecture, and literature from the Indus Valley Civilization through the British period.
• Religious Movements and religious philosophy in Ancient and Medieval India.  
• Significant events, personalities, and issues of Modern Indian History (19th century to 1965) 
• Indian National Movement: Different phases, important contributors and contributions from different parts of the country.
• Socio-Religious Reform Movements: Prominent reform initiatives in the 19th and 20th centuries.
• Post Independence consolidation and reorganisation – Accession of princely states & Linguistic reorganisation of the states.

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

• Renaissance and Reformation. 
• American War of Independence, French Revolution (1789), and Industrial Revolution. 
• Imperialism and colonialism in Asia and Africa. 
• Impact of World Wars.

Unit II - Economics

Part A - Indian Economy 

• Growth, productivity trends, food processing, and management in Indian agriculture.
• Budgetary trends and fiscal policy. Tax reforms in India. Subsidies- cash transfer and other related issues. Trends in revenue and expenditure.
• Trends in the Industrial Sector: Policies, finance, globalization, liberalization, and privatization. 
• Social Sector: poverty, unemployment and inequality. Healthcare and Education Policy. Problem of regulatory effectiveness. Redefining the role of the state in economic development and an employment-oriented growth strategy.
• Inflation, prices, and demand-supply management. 

Part B - World Economy

• Global economic issues and trends. 
• Role of World Bank, IMF, and WTO. 
• Sustainable development and climate change. 

Part C - Economy of Rajasthan

• Agriculture Scenario- production and productivity. Water resources and Irrigation. Agricultural marketing. Dairy and animal husbandry.
• Rural development and rural infrastructure. Panchayati Raj and State Finance Commission.
• Institutional framework for industrial development. Industrial growth and recent trends. Khadi and village industries.
• Infrastructure development- power and transportation. Private Investment in Infrastructure and Public-Private Partnership projects- outlook and prospects.
• Major development projects of Rajasthan. State budget and Fiscal management issues and challenges.
• Economic welfare schemes of Rajasthan. Social Justice and Empowerment.
• Basic Social Services- education and health. Poverty, unemployment and Sustainable Development goals.

Unit III - Sociology, Management, Accounting & Auditing 

Part A - Sociology

• Caste and Class in Indian Society: Nature, Origin, Functions and Challenges. • Processes of Change: Sanskritization, Westernization, Secularization and Globalization.
• Challenges before Indian Society: Issues of Dowry, Divorce and Child Marriage, Corruption, Communalism, Poverty, Unemployment, Drug Addiction, Vulnerable sections especially Dalit, Elderly and Disabled.
• Tribal community of Rajasthan: Bhil, Mina (Meena) and Garasia- Problems and Welfare. 

Part B - Management

• Marketing: Modern concept, Marketing Mix - Product, Price, Place and Promotion; Supply Chain Management, Logistics Mix; E-Commerce and E-Marketing; Business and Corporate Ethics.
• Wealth Maximization, Sources of Finance- Short and Long Term, Capital Structure, Cost of Capital, Distribution of Profit; Banking and Non- Banking Financial Institutions (NBFIs), Stock Market, Multi-National Companies (MNCs), Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Foreign Institutional Investment (FII).
• Leadership Theories and Styles, Group Behaviour, Individual Behaviour, Attitude, Values, Team Building; Motivation Theories, Conflict Management, Time Management, Stress Management, Training, Development and Appraisal Systems.
• Entrepreneurship: Incubation, Startups, Unicorns, Venture Capital, Angel Investors.
•  Management of Essential Services: Education Management, Healthcare and Wellness Management; Tourism and Hospitality Management

Part C - Accounting & Auditing 

• Double-entry accounting and financial statement analysis. 
• Auditing: Social, performance, efficiency audits, and government audits. 
• Budgeting: Performance and zero-based budgeting.

Unit I - Administrative Ethics 

Ethics and Human Values 

• Lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers, and administrators. 
• Role of family, society, and educational institutions in inculcating values. 

Ethical Concepts 

• Rit and Rin. 
• Concept of Duty, Good, and Virtue. 

Ethics in Relationships 

• Ethics in private and public relationships. 
• Behaviour, moral and political attitudes of administrators. 
• Philosophical basis of Integrity. 

Specific Ethical Teachings 

• Ethics of Bhagavad Geeta in administration. 
• Gandhian Ethics. 

Moral Thinkers and Philosophers 

• Contributions from Indian and global moral thinkers. 

Administrative Challenges 

• Ethical concerns, dilemmas, and challenges in administration. 
• Ethical decision-making and contributing factors. 
• Social justice, humanitarian concerns, accountability, and code of ethics. 

Practical Applications 

• Case studies on the above topics. 

Unit II - General Science & Technology 

Biology in Everyday Life 

• The Cell
• Control and Coordination, Reproductive, Excretory, Respiratory, Circulatory and Digestive systems in Human being
• Blood groups, Composition and Functions of blood
• Hormones
• Genetics and Lifestyle Diseases; Human diseases- Communicable and Non-communicable, Endemic, Epidemic, Pandemic their Diagnosis and Control, Immunization and Vaccination; Drugs and Alcohol abuse.
• Plant parts and their functions, Plant nutrition,
• Plant growth regulators, Sexual and asexual reproduction in plants, 
• Important medicinal plants with special reference to Rajasthan
• Organic farming; Biotechnology and its applications.

Chemistry in Everyday Life 

• States of Matter; Atomic Structure
• Metal, NonMetal and Metalloids, Metallurgical Principles and methods, Important ores and alloys
• Acid, Base and Salts, concept of pH and Buffers; Important Drugs (Synthetic and Natural), Antioxidants, Preservatives, Insecticides, Pesticides, Fungicides, Herbicides, Fertilizers, Binders and Sweeteners
• Carbon, its compounds and their domestic and industrial applications
• Radioactivity concepts and applications 

Physics in Everyday Life 

• Gravitation
• Human eye and Defects; Heat; Static and Current Electricity
• Magnetism, Electro-Magnetism, Sound and ElectroMagnetic Waves, Magnetic resonance imaging and Nuclear magnetic resonance
• Nuclear fission and Fusion

Computer Science & IT 

• Basic computer science
• Networking and types
• Analogue and digital telecommunication
• Frequency spectrum; Mobile telephony, 
• Recent developments in information and communication technology- Artificial intelligence
• Big data, Cloud computing, Internet of things, Crypto currency, OTT platforms and social media and their impacts
• IT industry in India, Digital India initiatives. 

Scientific Developments 

• Robotics, Machine Learning, Augmented Reality, Nanotechnology, RFID, Quantum Computing. 
• Contributions of Indian scientists and Rajasthan’s development in Science and Technology. 

Space & Defence Technology 

• Space: Indian space program, Satellites, Remote sensing, and Launch vehicles. 
• Defence: Missiles, Indian missile program, Chemical and Biological weapons. 

Unit III - Earth Science (Geography & Geology) 

Part A - World 

• Structure of the Earth and Geological Time Scale. 
• Broad physical features: Mountains, Plateaus, Plains, Deserts. 
• Earthquakes and Volcanoes: Types, distribution, and impact. 
• Major geopolitical and environmental issues. 

Part B - India 

• Physical features: Mountains, Plateaus, Plains, Deserts. 
• Major rivers and physiographic divisions. 
• Climate: Monsoon, Rainfall distribution, Climatic regions. 
• Natural resources: Water, Forest, Soil, Rocks, and Minerals. 
• Population: Growth, distribution, density, sex ratio, literacy, urban and rural population. 

Part C - Rajasthan 

• Physical features: Mountains, Plateaus, Plains, Deserts. 
• Major rivers, lakes, and climatic classifications. 
• Major crops and their distribution. 
• Minerals: Metallic, Non-metallic, and their industrial uses. 
• Energy resources: Conventional and Non-conventional. 
• Demographic characteristics, major tribes, wildlife, and biodiversity. 
• Concept of UNESCO Geo-parks and Geo-heritage sites. 
• Environmental issues and conservation efforts. 

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

Topics

Sub-topics

Constitution of India 

Framing, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure

Ideological Contents 

Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy, Fundamental Duties

Institutional Framework - I 

Parliamentary System, President, Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Parliament.

Institutional Framework - II 

Federalism, Centre-State relations, Supreme Court, High Courts, Judicial Review, Judicial Activism. 

Institutional Framework - III 

• Election Commission of India
• Comptroller and Auditor General
• Central Vigilance Commission
• Union Public Service Commission,
• NITI Aayog,
• Central Information Commission
• National Human Rights Commission

Political Dynamics 

• Political Parties and Electoral Behaviour. 
• Role of Caste, Religion, Class, Ethnicity, Language and Gender in Indian Politics.
• Civil Society and Political Movements. 
• Issues related to National Integrity and Security, Potential areas of Socio-Political conflicts

State Politics of Rajasthan 

• Party System, Political Demography, 
• Different phases of Political competition in Rajasthan, 
• Panchayati Raj and Urban Self-Government Institutions

Emerging World Order 

• Post-Cold War era, the USA’s hegemony and resistance. 
• UN and Regional Organizations, Dynamics of International Economy, International Terrorism and Environmental issues.

Foreign Policy of India 

• Evolution and Determinants, 
• India’s relations with the USA, China, Russia, European Union and Neighbouring Countries,
• India’s Role in UN, NAM, BRICS, G-20, G-77, SAARC. 

Geo-political and Strategic Issues 

• South Asia, South East Asia, West Asia, and Far East and their impact on India. 

Current Affairs 

• Current events, persons, and places of Rajasthan. 
• National and International important events 
• Recent games and sports activities. 

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

Administration and Management 

• Meaning, nature, significance and its role in developed and developing societies. 
• Evolution of Public Administration as a discipline
• New Public Administration, 
• Approaches to the study of Public Administration

Key Concepts of

Power, Authority, Legitimacy, Responsibility, Delegation. 

Principles of Organization 

Hierarchy, Span of Control and Unity of Command. 

Functions of Management 

Corporate governance, Social responsibility, New dimensions of New Public Management and Change Management.

Attitude and Values of Civil Services 

• Ethics, integrity, impartiality, non-partisanship, dedication to public service. 
• Generalists vs Specialists. 

Control over Administration 

Legislative, Executive, and Judicial: Means and limitations. 

Administrative setup, administrative culture of Rajasthan

Governor, Chief Minister, Council of Ministers, State Secretariat, Directorates and Chief Secretary

District Administration 

Organization, role of District Collector and District Magistrate, Superintendent of Police, Sub-divisional and Tehsil administration.

Development Administration 

Meaning, scope and characteristics. 

Commissions and Acts in Rajasthan 

• State Human Rights Commission, State Election Commission, Lokayukt, Rajasthan Public Service Commission
• Rajasthan Guaranteed Delivery of Public Services Act, 2011 and Rajasthan Right to Hearing Act, 2012

Unit III - Sports and Yoga, Behavior and Law 

Part A - Sports and Yoga 

• Sports Policies of India and Rajasthan. 
• Sports Authorities: Rajasthan State Sports Council & SAI. 
• National and Rajasthan State-level Sports Awards. 
• Yoga - Positive way of life. 
• Eminent Sports personalities of India.
• First Aid and Rehabilitation.
• Participation of Indian Sports Persons in Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and Para-Olympic Games.

Part B - Behavior 

• Intelligence: Cognitive, Social, Emotional, Cultural, Spiritual. 
• Personality: Traits, Types, Determinants, Assessment. 
• Learning and Motivation: Styles, Models of memory, Causes of forgetting. 
• Stress and Management: Nature, Symptoms, Effects, Stress Management, Mental Health Promotion. 

Part C - Law 

• Concepts of Law: Ownership, Possession, Personality, Liability, Rights, Duties. 
• Contemporary Legal Issues: RTI, IT Law, Cyber Crimes, IPR. 
• Crimes against Women/Children: Domestic Violence, Sexual Harassment at workplace, The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, Laws related to child labour.. 
• Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act (2007). 
• Important Land Laws in Rajasthan: Rajasthan Land Revenue Act (1956), Rajasthan Tenancy Act (1955). 

Unit 1- General Hindi (Total Marks: 120) 

भाग अं - (अंक 50)

• संधि एवं संधि-विच्छेद - दिए हुए शब्दों की संधि करना और संधि-विच्छेद करना 
• उपसर्ग - उपसर्गों से शब्दों की संरचना तथा शब्दों में से उपसर्ग एवं मूल शब्द पृथक् करना 
• प्रत्यय - दिए हुए प्रत्ययों से शब्द बनाना और शब्दों में से मूल शब्द एवं प्रत्यय पृथक् करना 
• पर्यायवाची शब्द 
• विलोम शब्द 
• समश्रुत भिन्नार्थक शब्द-दिए हुए शब्द-युग्म का अर्थ-भेद 
• वाक्यांश के लिए सार्थक शब्द 
• शब्द शुद्धि 
• वाक्य शुद्धि 
• मुहावरे- मुहावरों का वाक्य में प्रयोग से अर्थ स्पष्ट 
• कहावत/लोकोक्ति-वाक्य में प्रयोग से अर्थ स्पष्ट 
• पारिभाषिक शब्दावली - प्रशासन से संबंधित अंग्रेजी शब्दों के समानार्थी हिन्दी पारिभाषिक शब्द

भाग ब - (अंक 50)

• संक्षिप्तीकरण: गद्यावतरण का उचित शीर्षक एवं लगभग एक-तिहाई शब्दों में संक्षिप्तीकरण (गद्यावतरण की शब्द सीमा लगभग 150 शब्द)
• पल्लवन: किसी सूक्ति, काव्य पंक्ति, प्रसिद्ध कथन आदि का भाव विस्तार (शब्द सीमा-लगभग 100 शब्द)
• पत्र-लेखन: सामान्य कार्यालयी पत्र, कार्यालय आदेश, अर्धशासकीय पत्र, अनुस्मारक
• प्रारूप-लेखन: अधिसूचना, निविदा, परिपत्र, विज्ञप्ति
• अनुवाद: दिए हुए अंग्रेजी अनुच्छेद का हिंदी में अनुवाद। (शब्द सीमा-लगभग 75 शब्द)

भाग स - (अंक 20)

किसी सामयिक एवं अन्य विषय पर निबंध लेखन (शब्द सीमा लगभग - 250 शब्द)

Unit 2 General English (Total Marks: 80) 

Part A - Grammar & Usage (20 Marks) 

• Correction of sentences: 10 sentences with errors related to:  
• Narration - Direct & Indirect 
• Synonyms & Antonyms 
• Phrasal Verbs & Idioms 
• One Word Substitutes 
• Words Often Confused or Misused 
• Articles & Determiners 
• Prepositions 
• Tenses & Sequence of Tenses 
• Modals 
• Voice - Active & Passive 

Part B - Comprehension, Translation & Precis Writing (30 Marks) 

• Comprehension of an unseen passage (250 words), 5 questions based on the passage (Q5 preferably on vocabulary) 
• Translation of 5 sentences from Hindi to English. 
• Precis Writing: A short passage in approximately 150-200 words. 

Part C - Composition & Letter Writing (30 Marks) 

• Paragraph Writing on any 1 of the 3 given topics in approximately 200 words. 
• Elaboration of a given theme: Any 1 of the 3 topics in approximately 150 words. 
• Letter Writing or Report Writing in approximately 150 words.

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