Official topic-wise syllabus and examination pattern for RPSC RAS / RTS (Rajasthan Administrative Service) Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026 conducted by Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC). Complete stage breakdown, subject weightage, duration, and marking scheme.
Official syllabus curriculum and subject topics prescribed by Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC)
History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition & Heritage of Rajasthan (Pre-historic sites, Dynasties, Freedom struggle, Peasant & Tribal movements, Folk arts, fairs, festivals, handicrafts, saints, folk deities).
Indian History (Ancient & Medieval Indian Culture, Modern Indian History, Indian National Movement).
Geography of World and India (Major landforms, rivers, climate, environmental issues; Physiography, rivers, minerals, agriculture, industries of India).
Geography of Rajasthan (Physiographic divisions, rivers, lakes, climate, natural vegetation, soils, mineral resources, population, wildlife).
Indian Constitution, Political System & Governance (Constitutional evolution, Preamble, Fundamental Rights, DPSP, President, Parliament, Judiciary, NITI Aayog, Election Commission, CAG).
Political and Administrative System of Rajasthan (Governor, CM, State Assembly, High Court, RPSC, State Human Rights Commission, Lokayukta, Panchayati Raj).
Economic Concepts and Indian Economy (National Income, Inflation, Budgeting, Banking, Agriculture, Industrial policies, Infrastructure).
Economy of Rajasthan (Macro overview of economy, agriculture, rural development, infrastructure, major welfare schemes of GoR).
Science & Technology (Basics of everyday science, Electronics, Computers, Telecom, Space technology, Defense tech, Biotechnology, Environmental science, Nutrition, Health).
Reasoning & Mental Ability (Logical Reasoning, Statement-Assumption, Statement-Argument, Number series, Coding, Blood relations, Direction sense, Basic numeracy, Data Interpretation).
Current Affairs (Major current events of Rajasthan, National & International significance, Sports, Persons and places in news).
Unit I: History (Part A: History, Art, Culture, Literature of Rajasthan; Part B: Indian History & Culture; Part C: History of Modern World 19th-20th century).
Unit II: Economics (Part A: Indian Economy & Concepts; Part B: Global Economy; Part C: Economy of Rajasthan).
Unit III: Sociology, Management, Accounting & Auditing (Part A: Sociology; Part B: Management; Part C: Business Accounting & Auditing).
Unit I: Administrative Ethics (Ethics and Human Values, Role of Family, Society and Educational Institutions; Ethical concepts - Rit, Rin, Duty; Gita Rahasya; Gandhidian ethics; Ethics in Public Administration, Probity in Governance, Case Studies).
Unit II: General Science & Technology (Chemistry in everyday life, Physics applications, Biology, Human body, Health care, IT, Space, Defense, Nuclear, Biodiversity, Environmental Conservation).
Unit III: Earth Science (Geography & Geology - World, India & Rajasthan Geography).
Unit I: Indian Political System, World Politics and Current Affairs (Constitution, Foreign Policy, International Organisations, Current Geopolitics).
Unit II: Concepts, Issues and Dynamics of Public Administration and Management (Administration & Management, Principles of Organisation, Power, Authority, Bureaucracy, Accountability, Redressal of Citizen Grievances, Administrative Reforms).
Unit III: Administrative Law, Sports and Yoga, Behavior and Law (Contemporary Legal issues, Right to Information, Protection of Women & Children, Consumer Protection; Sports & Yoga; Human Behaviour, Intelligence, Personality, Learning).
General Hindi (120 Marks): Grammar (Sandhi, Samas, Upsarg, Pratyay, Vilom, Paryayvachi, Muhavare, Lokoktiyan) - 50 Marks; Sankshepan, Pallavan, Patra Lekhan, Anuvad - 50 Marks; Nibandh (Essay) - 20 Marks.
General English (80 Marks): Grammar & Usage (Articles, Prepositions, Tenses, Voice, Narration, Phrasal verbs, Idioms) - 20 Marks; Comprehension, Precis Writing, Translation, Letter/Report Writing - 30 Marks; Composition (Paragraph writing, Elaboration, Essay) - 30 Marks.
Assessment of personality, address, tact, character, general intelligence, leadership, and knowledge of Rajasthani culture.
Candidates are advised to prepare systematically covering all prescribed topics, solve previous years' question papers, and practice mock tests under timed conditions.
Note: This syllabus and exam pattern is published purely for general informational purposes. Candidates are strongly advised to visit the official website and refer to the official syllabus circular to verify any recent changes, scheme updates, or revisions. We are not responsible for any inadvertent error, omission, or subsequent modifications made by the conducting authority.
