Rajasthan Subordinate Combined Competitive Exam 2021
Eligibility | Dates | Pattern | Syllabus
Last Updated on 2nd April, 2021
Rajasthan State and Subordinate Combined Competitive Exam is conducted by the Rajasthan Public Service Commission to recruit qualified candidates for various posts of civil services.
This exam is highly competitive, and to have an edge in it, careful planning, meticulous preparation, and unwavering dedication is required. Thousands of candidates appear annually in this exam, and the availability of services is subjected to vary based on the number of vacancies available in the particular year.
Exam Highlights
| Level of Exam | Graduate, State Level |
| Exam Medium | English, Hindi |
| Exam Frequency | Once in a year |
| Purpose of the Exam | To recruit qualified candidate for various posts of civil services. |
| Conducting Body | Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) |
RPSC RAS Exam Eligibity Criteria 2021
- Nationality
- Educational Qualification
- Age Limit The age of the candidate to appear in the RPSC RAS examination should be minimum of 21 years and maximum of 40 years.
The candidate must be a citizen of India.
The candidate must have a Bachelor Degree from a recognised University.
However, there are age relaxations for candidates belonging to the reserved categories. They are given below in the table:
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/OBC | 45 years |
| SC/ST/OBC (Female) | 50 years |
There is no attempt restriction for the candidates provided the upper age limit has not been exceeded.
RPSC RAS Exam Important Dates 2021
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Starting Date of Application | To be notified |
| Last Date of Application | To be notified |
| Date of Issuing Admit Card | To be notified |
| Date of Preliminary Exam | To be notified |
| Date of Result | To be notified |
RPSC RAS Exam Pattern 2021
The exam consists of three stages:
Stage I: Preliminary exam consists of one paper of objective type carrying 200 marks.
Stage II: The main exam consists of four papers of descriptive type.
Stage III: This stage consists of a personality test.
Pattern for Preliminary Exam
| Sl. No. | Name of the Paper/Section | Nature | Nos. of Questions | Question Type | Duration | Negative Marking | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paper I: General Knowledge and General Science |
Qualifying Nature | Objective (Multiple Choice) | 180 mins | 1/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer | 200 |
Pattern for Main Exam
| Sl. No. | Name of the Paper/Section | Nature | Nos. of Questions | Question Type | Duration | Negative Marking | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paper I: General Knowledge and General Studies |
Merit Ranking Nature | Descriptive | 180 mins | 200 | ||
| 2 | Paper II: General Knowledge and General Studies |
Merit Ranking Nature | Descriptive | 180 mins | 200 | ||
| 3 | Paper III: General Knowledge and General Studies |
Merit Ranking Nature | Descriptive | 180 mins | 200 | ||
| 4 | Paper IV: Knowledge of Language |
Merit Ranking Nature | Descriptive | 180 mins | 200 |
Pattern for Personality Test
Total marks allotted: 100The candidates shall be interviewed by the board constituted by the Rajasthan Public Service Commission.
RPSC RAS Exam Syllabus 2021
Syllabus for Preliminary Exam
1 Prelims Paper I: General Knowledge and General Science
- History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition & Heritage of Rajasthan
- Indian History
- Geography of World and India
- Geography of Rajasthan
- Indian Constitution, Political System &Governance
- Political and Administrative System of Rajasthan
- Economic Concepts and Indian Economy
- Economy of Rajasthan
- Science & Technology
- Reasoning & Mental Ability
- Current Affairs
Syllabus for Main Exam
1 Mains Paper I: General Knowledge and General Studies
- History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition & Heritage of Rajasthan
- Indian History
- History of Modern World
- Indian Constitution, Political System &Governance
- Administrative System of Rajasthan
- Economic Concepts and Indian Economy
- Economy of Rajasthan
- Goegraphy of World and India
- Geography of Rajasthan
2 Mains Paper II: General Knowledge and General Studies
- Logical reasoning (Deductive, Inductive, Abductive)
- Mental Ability
- Basic Numeracy
- General and Everyday Science
- Important Technological Concepts and Advancements
- Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Dairy and Animal Husbandry with special reference to Rajasthan.
- Various Scientific & Technological Projects of Rajasthan.
3 Mains Paper III: General Knowledge and General Studies
- Current Affairs
- India in Global Perspective
- Global Economic issues and trends
- International Affair and Diplomatic Strategy
- Issues related to National Integrity and Security
- Management, Administration and Public Management
- Administrative Ethics
- Ethics and Human Interface
- Aptitude and Foundational Value of Civil Services
- Emotional Intelligence
- Strengthening of Moral values in Governance and Public Administration.
4 Mains Paper IV: Knowledge of Language
Hindi
- Prefix and Suffix
- Sentence correction
- One word substitution
- Proverbs
- Letter writing
Rajasthani Literature
- Origin of Rajasthani literature
- Synonyms
- Translation
English
- Grammar
- Comprehension
- Composition
Syllabus for Personality Test
In broad terms, this is really an assessment of not only a candidate’s intellectual qualities but also social traits and interest in current affairs. Some of the qualities to be judged are mental alertness, critical powers of assimilation, clear and logical exposition, the balance of judgement, variety and depth of interest, the ability for social cohesion, LEADERSHIP, and intellectual and moral integrity.
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Exam Highlights
| Level of Exam | Graduate, State Level |
| Exam Medium | English, Hindi |
| Exam Frequency | Once in a year |
| Purpose of the Exam | To recruit qualified candidate for various posts of civil services. |
| Conducting Body | Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) |