Rajasthan Administrative Service or better known as the RAS is the most coveted and the top civil services exam in the state of Rajasthan. It guarantees a lucrative job in the government sector of the state. The RAS entrance exam to avail a spot in the Rajasthan Administrative Service in Rajasthan Public Service Commission. Rajasthan Public Service Commission is an entry-level examination that secures a job in the Rajasthan Administrative Services. The posts start from a clerical level job and go up to the Rajasthan Administrative Service (R.A.S) or Rajasthan police Service (R.P.S). The RPSC office is located in Ajmer, Rajasthan. Today, civil services have come to be recognized as one of the most prestigious and well rewarding careers. Those who wish you secure a job with the government or take a feel of the bureaucratic system should opt for this exam. One plus point of this exam is that there is no fixed field of study that one needs to undertake in order to appear for this examination. Anyone having the knack of pursuing government services in the state of Rajasthan can opt for RPSC. Wide-ranging jobs such as Sub Inspector, senior teacher, statistical officer, the government geologist, etc. are covered under the ambit of RPSC.
RPSC RAS Eligibility
The basic eligibility criteria for RPSC RAS 2019 exam includes:
- Candidates should obtain a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university
- Candidates should be minimum 21 years and maximum 40 years in age as on January 1, 2020. For non-gazetted employees, the minimum age limit is 25 years and maximum age limit is 45 years as on January 1, 2020
RPSC RAS Selection Process
The RPSC RAS exam selection process includes the following three stages:
- Preliminary exam: This is an objective-type screening test of 200 marks. Candidates need to complete the paper in three hours duration.
- Main exam: This is a descriptive-/ analytical-type written test. The test contains four papers of 200 marks each. Time allowed to complete each paper is three hours.
- Personality/ viva-voce exam: Candidates qualifying the Main exam need to appear for a personality test/ interview. The weightage for the personality test is 100 marks.
RPSC RAS Preliminary Exam Pattern 2019
The RPSC RAS Pre exam is a screening test that contains objective-type multiple choice questions (MCQs) of 200 marks. Screening test basically means that marks obtained by candidates in the preliminary exam are not counted at the time of preparation of the final RPSC RAS merit list.
The standard of questions asked in RAS Pre exam is of graduation level. Subjects from which questions are asked in the paper are General Knowledge and General Science.
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RPSC RAS Preliminary Exam Subject
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RPSC RAS Preliminary Exam Marks
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RPSC RAS Preliminary Exam Time
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General Knowledge
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200
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3 hours
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General Science
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RPSC RAS Main Exam Pattern 2019
The Main exam of RPSC RAS consists of a total of four papers of 200 marks each. It is mandatory for candidates to appear for all the four papers. Each paper contains descriptive/ analytical (brief, medium, long answer and descriptive-type questions) questions. Candidates need to complete each paper in a time duration of three hours.
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RPSC RAS Main Exam Paper Number
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RPSC RAS Main Exam Paper Name
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RPSC RAS Main Exam Marks
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I
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General Studies-I
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200
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II
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General Studies-II
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200
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III
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General Studies-III
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200
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IV
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General Hindi and General English
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200
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Total
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800
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Note: Standard of questions asked in General Hindi and General English is of class 12th level.
RPSC RAS Interview Pattern 2019
Candidates shortlisted on the basis of RPSC RAS Main exam finally need to appear for the interview round. The RPSC RAS interview round is also known as personality test or viva-voce and it carries a weightage of 100 marks.
In the RAS interview round, candidates are evaluated on the basis of the following parameters:
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Character
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Personality
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Physique
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Knowledge of Rajasthani culture
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Note: For selection to Rajasthan Police Service (RPS), preference at the time of interview is given to candidates having ‘C’ certificate of NCC.
RPSC RAS Exam Pattern 2019: Important Points to Note
Some of the points that candidates should keep in mind regarding RAS exam patter are:
- All the papers (Pre and Main) can be answered in English or Hindi language. However, candidates are not allowed to answer a paper partly in Hindi and English, unless specified to do so
- If a candidate’s handwriting is not clear to the examiner, a deduction is made from the total marks obtained by the candidate
- According to the official notification of the exam, “Credit will be given for orderly, effective and exact expression combined with due economy of words in all subjects of examination.”
Rajasthan PCS Preliminary & Mains Syllabus
Preliminary Examination
History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition & Heritage of Rajasthan.
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Major Landmarks in the History of Rajasthan
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Major Dynasties, their Administrative and Revenue System
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Socio-cultural Issues. Freedom Movement , Political Awakening and Integration
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Salient features of Architecture – Forts and Monuments
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Arts, Paintings and Handicrafts
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Important Works of Rajasthani literature.
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Local Dialects
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Fairs, Festivals, Folk Music and Folk Dances.
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Rajasthani Culture, Traditions and Heritage.
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Religious Movements, Saints
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Lok devtas of Rajasthan.
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Important Tourist Places.
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Leading Personalities of Rajasthan
Ancient & Medieval Period
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Salient features and Major Landmarks of Ancient and Medieval India
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Art, Culture, Literature and Architecture
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Major Dynasties
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Their Administrative System. Socio-Economic Conditions
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Prominent Movements
Modern Period
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Modern Indian history (from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present) – significant events, personalities and issues.
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The Freedom Struggle & Indian National Movement- its various stages and important contributors and contributions from different parts of the country.
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Social and Religious Reform movements in the 19th and 20th century.
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Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country
World Geography
Geography of India
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Broad physical features and Major physiographic divisions
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Agriculture and Agro based Activities
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Minerals – Iron, Manganese, Coal
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Oil & Gas, Atomic minerals.
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Major Industries and Industrial development
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Transportation – major transport corridors.
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Natural Resources
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Environmental Problems and Ecological Issues
Geography of Rajasthan
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Broad physical features and Major physiographic divisions
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Natural Resource of Rajasthan
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Climate
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Natural Vegetation
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Forests
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Wildlife
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Biodiversity
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Major irrigation projects
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Mines and Minerals
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Population
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Major Industries
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Potential for Industrial Development
Constitutional Development & Indian Constitution
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Government of India Acts: 1919 and 1935
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Constituent Assembly
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Nature of Indian Constitution
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Preamble
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Fundamental Rights
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Directive Principles of State
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Fundamental Duties
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Federal Structure
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Constitutional
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Amendments
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Emergency Provisions
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Public Interest Litigation (P.I.L.) and Judicial Review
Indian Political System and Governance
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Nature of Indian State
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Democracy in India
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Reorganization of States
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Coalition Governments
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Political Parties
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National Integration
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Union and State Executive Union and State Legislative
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Judiciary
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President
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Parliament
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Supreme Court
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Election Commission
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Comptroller and Auditor General
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Planning Commission
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National Development Council
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Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)
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Central Information Commission
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Lokpal
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National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
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Local Self Government & Panchayati Raj
Public Policy & Rights
Political and Administrative System of Rajasthan
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Governor
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Chief Minister
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State Assembly
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High Court
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Rajasthan Public Service Commission
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District Administration
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State Human Rights Commission
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Lokayukta
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State Election Commission
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State Information Commission
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Public Policy
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Legal Rights and Citizen Charter
Basic Concepts of Economics
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Basic Knowledge of Budgeting
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Banking, Public Finance
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National Income
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Growth and Development
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Accounting-Concept
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Tools and Uses in Administration
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Stock Exchange and Share Market
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Fiscal and Monetary Policies
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Subsidies
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Public Distribution System e-Commerce
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Inflation-Concept
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Impact and Control Mechanism
Economic Development & Planning
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5 Year Plans – Objectives
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Strategies and Achievements
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Major Sectors of Economy
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Agriculture, Industry
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Service and Trade-Current Status
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Issues & initiatives. Major Economic Problems and Government Initiatives
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Economic Reforms
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Liberalization
Human Resource and Economic Development
Social Justice and Empowerment
Economy of Rajasthan
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Macro overview of Economy. Major Agricultural
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Industrial and Service Sector Issues
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Growth, Development and Planning
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Infrastructure & Resources
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Major Development Projects
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Programmes and Schemes – Government Welfare Schemes for SC/ST/Backward
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Class/Minorities/Disabled Persons
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Destitute, Women, Children, Old Age People, Farmers & Labourers
Science and Technology
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Basics of Everyday Science
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Electronics
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Computers
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Information and Communication Technology
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Space Technology including Satellites
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Defence Technology
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Nanotechnology
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Human body
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Food and Nutrition
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Health care
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Environmental and Ecological Changes and its Impacts
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Biodiversity
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Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
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Agriculture
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Horticulture
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Forestry and Animal Husbandry with special reference to Rajasthan
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Development of Science and Technology in Rajasthan
Reasoning & Mental Ability
Logical Reasoning (Deductive, Inductive, Abductive)
Mental Ability
Basic Numeracy
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Elementary knowledge of Mathematical and Statistical Analysis
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Number System
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Order of Magnitude
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Ratio and Proportion
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Percentage
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Simple and Compound Interest
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Data Analysis (Tables, Bar diagram, Line graph, Pie-chart)
Current Affairs
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Major Current Events and Issues of State(Rajasthan)
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National and International Importance Persons and Places in recent news
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Games and Sports related Activities
STATE SERVICE MAINS EXAMINATION
Paper – I – General Knowledge and General Studies
- Unit-I: History
- Part A – Art, History, Culture, Literature, Tradition, and Heritage of Rajasthan.
- For Part B – Indian History & Culture.
- Part C – History of Modern World (Up to 1950 AD).
- Unit-II: Economics
- Part A – Indian Economy.
- For Part B – World Economy.
- Part C – Economy of Rajasthan.
- Unit-III: Sociology, Management, Accounting & Auditing
- Part A – Sociology.
- For Part B – Management.
- Part C – Accounting & Auditing.
Paper – II – General Knowledge and General Studies
- Unit-I: Administrative Ethics
- Ethics and Human Values
- Ethical concept-Rit and Rin, the concept of Duties
- Ethics of Bhagavad Geeta and its role in Administration.
- Gandhian Ethics etc.
- Unit-II: General Science & Technology
- Nanotechnology
- Nuclear technology
- Telecommunication
- States of Matter
- Allotropes of carbon etc.
- Unit-III: Earth Science (Geography & Geology)
- Part A – World.
- For Part B – India.
- Part C – Rajasthan.
Paper – III – General Knowledge and General Studies
- Unit-I: Indian Political System, World Politics and Current Affairs
- Indian Constitution
- Ideological Contents
- Political Dynamics
- State Politics of Rajasthan
- Foreign Policy of India
- Current Affairs etc.
- Unit-II: Concepts, Issues, and Dynamics of Public Administration and Management
- Administration and management
- Concepts of power, authority, legitimacy, responsibility, and delegation.
- Principles of organization
- Functions of management, Corporate governance, and social responsibility
- Administrative setup, administrative culture in Rajasthan etc.
- Unit-III: Sports and Yoga, Behavior and Law
- Part A – Sports Policies of India, Rajasthan State Sports Council, National Awards of Sports etc.
- For Part B – Intelligence, Personality, Learning, and Motivation, Meeting Life Challenges
- Part C – Concepts of Law, Contemporary Legal issues, Crimes against Women and Children, Important Land Laws in Rajasthan etc.
Paper – IV – General Hindi and General English
General Hindi
General English
- Part A: Grammar & Usage
- Correction of Sentences
- Prepositions
- Tenses & Sequence of Tenses
- Modals
- Voice- Active & Passive
- Narration- Direct & Indirect etc.
- Part B: Comprehension, Translation & Precis Writing
- Comprehension of an Unseen Passage
- Translation of five sentences from Hindi to English
- Precis Writing (a short passage of approximately 150-200 words)
- Part C: Composition & Letter Writing
- Paragraph Writing
- Elaboration of a given theme
- Letter Writing or Report Writing