RAS is one of the most sought-after state civil services, as the basic eligibility for appearing in the exam is graduation. The RAS recruitment exam is aimed at filling Group A and Group B vacancies in the Rajasthan state services and RPSC subordinate services. Here are the vacancies for you to explore.
Vacancies for State service posts:
Vacancies for Subordinate services:
The RPSC RAS exam is a three-stage exam consisting of a prelims exam, a mains exam, and an interview. The prelims exam is an objective-type exam with two papers: General Studies and General Ability. The Mains exam is a subjective-type exam with nine papers: General Studies Papers I and II, Optional Subject Papers I and II, English Essay, Hindi Essay, and Translation Papers (English to Hindi and Hindi to English). The interview is the final stage of the exam. Here is a low-down on the Prelims Exam.
RPSC RAS Prelims exam pattern
The prelims exam is an objective-type paper with two sections: General Studies and General Ability.
The Prelims exam is just a screening test. Its marks is not included in the main result. The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the Main Examination and Interview Round. There is only one paper in RAS Prelims.
The detailed exam pattern is as follows
RPSC RAS Prelims syllabus
The syllabus for the prelims paper can be divided into two sections:
- General Knowledge: Rajasthan current affairs, national and international current affairs, Indian history and civics, physical, social, and economic geography of India and the world, socio-economic, political and cultural conditions of Rajasthan, Indian polity, governance and administration of the State.
- General Ability: Logical reasoning and mental aptitude, general science and environmental knowledge.
Candidates who are selected in the RPSC RAS prelims exam will be eligible to appear for the mains exam. The mains exam is a subjective-type exam with nine papers.
Subsequently, candidates who clear the mains exam will be invited for the personal interview round. The interview is conducted by a board of experts and is designed to assess the candidate’s personality, communication skills, and knowledge of current affairs. The final selection for the RPSC RAS exam is based on the combined scores of the mains exam and the interview.
Upon selection on the final round, candidates are deputed to various posts in the Rajasthan government administrative services.
FAQs
1. What are the eligibility criteria for the RPSC RAS exam?
To appear for the RPSC RAS exam, candidates need to have a graduation degree.
2. How many vacancies are there for the RPSC RAS exam in 2023?
There are a total of 905 vacancies for various services, including State and Subordinate services.
3. When is the RPSC RAS Civil Services Prelims Exam 2023?
The RPSC RAS Civil Services Prelims Exam 2023 will be held on October 1, 2023.
4. What is the exam pattern for the RPSC RAS prelims exam?
The RPSC RAS prelims exam is an objective-type exam with two papers: General Studies and General Ability. Each paper has 150 questions and carries 200 marks.
5. Is negative marking applicable for the RPSC RAS Prelims exam?
There is a negative marking of 1/3rd for each incorrect answer.
6. What is the syllabus for the RPSC RAS prelims exam?
The syllabus for the RPSC RAS prelims exam is divided into two sections: General Knowledge and General Ability. The General Knowledge section covers topics such as Rajasthan current affairs, national and international current affairs, Indian history and civics, physical, social, and economic geography of India and the world, socio-economic, political and cultural conditions of Rajasthan, Indian polity, governance and administration of the State. The General Ability section covers topics such as logical reasoning and mental aptitude, general science and environmental knowledge.