RPSC RAS Study Notes 2024, Check Subject Wise Topics and Books

RAS ex)amination conducted by RPSC is a highly competitive exam to select candidates for various administrative roles within the state government. Check Out the RPSC RAS Study Notes Here

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The Rajasthan Administrative Services (RAS) examination conducted by the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) is a highly competitive exam to select candidates for various administrative roles within the state government. Check Out the RPSC RAS Study Notes in this article.

RPSC RAS Study Material 2024

Subject	Study Material
Rajasthan History & Culture	Covers Rajasthan’s history, culture, heritage, and important personalities.
Indian History	Covers Ancient, Medieval, and Modern History with significant events and dynasties.
Geography	Covers Indian and World Geography including physiography, climate, and major landmarks.
Indian Polity and Constitution	Focuses on Indian constitutional provisions, governance structure, and key legislative acts.
Indian Economy	Covers economic planning, budget, monetary policy, and major economic indicators.
Science & Technology	Covers General Science, Biotechnology, Space Research, and basic Physics & Chemistry.
Environment & Ecology	Covers environmental basics, conservation efforts, pollution control, and climate change.
Reasoning & Mental Ability	Covers analytical reasoning, data interpretation, and mathematical problem-solving.

RPSC RAS Exam Pattern

The RPSC RAS (Rajasthan Administrative Services) exam follows a multi-stage selection process. Here’s an overview of the exam pattern:

Stage	Type	Papers	Subjects Covered	Marks	Duration
Preliminary Examination	Objective (MCQs)	Paper-I, Paper-II	General Knowledge, General Science, Rajasthan Knowledge	200	3 hours each
Main Examination	Descriptive	General Studies-I to IV	Rajasthan, Indian Polity, Economy, Hindi/English	200	3 hours each
Personality Interview	Interview	N/A	Personality, Communication, General Awareness	100	N/A

Important Study Material for RPSC RAS

History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition & Heritage of Rajasthan
- History of Rajasthan
- Tribes of Rajasthan
- Arts, Paintings and Handicrafts of Rajasthan
- Rajasthani Culture, Traditions and Heritage
- Praja Mandal Movement
- Important Tourist Centres
- Famous Rajasthani Personalities
- Rajasthan Census 2011
- Rajasthani Architecture, Forts and Monuments
- Rivers and Lakes of Rajasthan
- Folk Culture: Dance, Music, and Instruments
- Administrative & Revenue System of Major Dynasties in Rajasthan
Indian History
- Ancient History
- Medieval History
- Modern History
Indian and World Geography
- Classification of Soils in India
- Physiographic Division of Northern Plains
- Physical Characteristics of Minerals
- Drainage Patterns in India
- Coastal Plains in India
- Agriculture in India
- Important Lakes in India
- Koppen Group A Climate Classification
- Monsoon in India
- Natural Vegetation in India
- Solar System
Indian Polity and Constitution
- Role of Civil Services in a democracy
- Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles Difference
- Sources of Indian Constitution
- Financial Relations between Centre and States
- Parliament and State legislatures
- Union and its territory
- Election Commission of India
- Preamble to the Constitution
Indian Economy
- Economic Planning in India: Five Year Plans
- National income (GDP, NNP, GNP, NDP)
- RBI
- Poverty Estimation in India
- Money Market
- India and WTO
- Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana
Science & Technology
- General Science: Physics, Chemistry & Biology
- Biotechnology and its Applications
- Computers, Information, and Communication Technology
- Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
- Genetic Engineering
Environment & Ecology
- Basics of Environment
- Ecology & Ecosystem
- Forest Resources
- Tiger Conservation in India
- Environmental Organizations
- Acid Rain: Causes, Effects, Prevention
Reasoning & Mental Ability
- Analytical Reasoning
- Number series
- Coding-Decoding
- Data Sufficiency
- Blood Relations

RPSC RAS Preparation Books

History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition & Heritage of Rajasthan:
- “Rajasthan Ki Lok Sanskriti” by R.C. Agarwal
- “History of Rajasthan” by Rima Hooja
- “Rajasthan Ki Prachin Evam Madhyakalin Kala” by Dr. Gaurishankar Hirachand Ojha
Indian History:
- “India’s Ancient Past” by R.S. Sharma
- “History of Medieval India” by Satish Chandra
- “India’s Struggle for Independence” by Bipan Chandra
Indian and World Geography:
- “Certificate Physical and Human Geography” by G.C. Leong
- “Oxford School Atlas” by Oxford University Press
- “India: A Comprehensive Geography” by D.R. Khullar
Indian Polity and Constitution:
- “Indian Polity” by M. Laxmikanth
- “Introduction to the Constitution of India” by D.D. Basu
- “Our Parliament” by Subhash C. Kashyap
Indian Economy:
- “Indian Economy” by Ramesh Singh
- “Economic Development in India” by Uma Kapila
- “Indian Economy” by Sanjiv Verma
Science & Technology:
- “Science and Technology in India” by Kalpana Rajaram
- “General Science for Competitive Exams” by Disha Experts
- “NCERT Science Textbooks” (Class 6 to 10)
Environment & Ecology:
- “Environment and Ecology” by Majid Husain
- “Environment for Civil Services Prelims and Mains” by Khuller Majid Husain
- “Ecology and Environment” by P.D. Sharma
Reasoning & Mental Ability:
- “A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning” by R.S. Aggarwal
- “Analytical Reasoning” by M.K. Pandey
- “Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations” by R.S. Aggarwal
General English:
- “Objective General English” by S.P. Bakshi
- “Word Power Made Easy” by Norman Lewis
- “High School English Grammar and Composition” by Wren and Martin
General Hindi:
- “RPSC RAS Exam Guide” by Arihant Experts
- “Rajasthan Samanya Hindi (For RAS Mains)” by Dr. L.R. Chaudhary
- “Objective General Hindi” by Dr. Raghav Prakash

RPSC RAS Study Notes FAQs

Is RAS hard to crack?

As per official Civil Services ranking between RAS vs IAS, the UPSC IAS exam is considered to be more challenging & difficult to crack than RAS.

What is the salary of RAS?

The Rajasthan Public Service Commission decides the RPSC RAS Officer Salary under the 7th Pay Commission. The initial RPSC RAS (Rajasthan Administrative Officer) salary for entry-level posts is Rs 56,100 per month and goes up to Rs 2,08,700 per month for higher posts.

Which medium is good for RAS?

for RAS both english and hindi mediums are good but you should have to opt only that language in which you explain more easily in your answers and you are comfortable with that lang.