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RPSC RAS Mock Tests, Syllabus & Complete Exam Guide

Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services Combined Competitive Examination (RAS/RTS). Practise 35 full-length mock tests on the official pattern, drill every topic, and get the eligibility, syllabus, cut-off, rank and college details you need — all in one place.

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RPSC RAS at a glance

Stages: Prelims → Mains → Interview
Prelims: 150 questions · 200 marks · 3 hours
Marking: One-third (1/3) negative per wrong answer
Eligibility: Graduate · generally 21–40 years

ModeOffline (pen-and-paper) · Prelims → Mains → Interview

FrequencyUsually once every one to two years

LanguagesEnglish & Hindi

By the ExamguruX Editorial TeamReviewed for pattern accuracy against Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), AjmerLast updated 17 August 2026

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Attempt 35 full-length RPSC RAS mock tests built on the official 52-question pattern. The first mock is free — every test comes with instant results and a step-by-step solution for each question.

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RPSC RAS topic-wise tests & syllabus

120 topic tests across 4 subjects — a focused set of 15 tests for every topic in the RPSC RAS syllabus, tagged with approximate exam weightage so you practise where the marks are.

120 topic-wise tests · 15 per topic across 4 subjects. Pick a subject, expand a topic, and start drilling.

History, Polity & Economy — Test 01

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RPSC RAS sample questions

A few real RPSC RAS questions with answers and step-by-step solutions, in the exact style of the full mock tests.

General StudiesSample 1

The Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution were inspired by the constitution of which country?

A.United States
B.Ireland
C.United Kingdom
D.Canada

Solution: The Directive Principles were borrowed from the Irish Constitution, which had in turn drawn the idea from the Spanish Constitution.

Rajasthan General KnowledgeSample 2

In the Battle of Haldighati (1576), the Mughal army fighting against Maharana Pratap was led by:

A.Raja Todar Mal
B.Man Singh of Amber
C.Asaf Khan
D.Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khanan

Solution: At Haldighati, Akbar's forces were commanded by Raja Man Singh I of Amber, while Maharana Pratap led the Mewar forces.

General Science & AptitudeSample 3

The chemical name of common table salt is:

A.Sodium bicarbonate
B.Sodium chloride
C.Calcium carbonate
D.Potassium chloride

Solution: Common salt is sodium chloride (NaCl); sodium bicarbonate is baking soda and calcium carbonate is limestone/marble.

HindiSample 4

'विद्यालय' शब्द का सही संधि-विच्छेद है:

A.विद्या + लय
B.विद्य + आलय
C.विद्या + आलय
D.विद्याल + य

Solution: 'विद्या + आलय' में आ + आ मिलकर दीर्घ 'आ' बनता है — यह दीर्घ स्वर संधि है। (Sandhi of long vowels: aa + aa = aa.)

About the RPSC RAS exam

A state-level recruitment exam that selects officers for the Rajasthan Administrative Service, Rajasthan Police Service, Rajasthan Accounts Service and a range of allied state and subordinate services such as Tehsildar and Block Development Officer.

What is the RPSC RAS exam?

RPSC RAS is the Rajasthan Public Service Commission's flagship recruitment exam — formally the Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services Combined Competitive Examination (RAS/RTS) — conducted from Ajmer. Through one common exam it fills gazetted and non-gazetted posts across the state administration, including the Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS), the Rajasthan Police Service (RPS), the Rajasthan Accounts Service and allied services such as Tehsildar and Block Development Officer. For a graduate in Rajasthan, clearing RAS is the surest route to a career as a Deputy Collector, DySP or equivalent officer.

The selection has three stages: a Preliminary Examination, a Main Examination and an Interview. The Prelims is a single objective General Knowledge and General Science paper of 200 marks that acts only as a screening test; the Mains is a descriptive written examination; and the final Personality Test and Interview decides the merit list together with the Mains. Because the Prelims carries one-third negative marking and a very wide syllabus, accuracy and broad, well-revised knowledge — especially of Rajasthan — decide who moves on to the Mains.

How to clear RPSC RAS

The Prelims rewards breadth over depth: a stable base in Indian history, polity, geography and economy, combined with strong Rajasthan-specific general knowledge — the state's dynasties and forts, its deserts, rivers and districts, its folk dances, festivals and painting styles, and its economy and schemes — is what clears the screening. General Science and mental-ability questions are high-return because they are predictable, so drill everyday science, reasoning and basic quantitative aptitude until they are quick and reliable.

Because every wrong answer costs one-third of a mark, disciplined attempting matters: solve what you know, eliminate to a confident choice, and avoid blind guesses. Rajasthan GK is the section that most separates serious candidates, so revise it repeatedly rather than cramming once. Full-length timed mocks build the stamina the 3-hour paper demands and expose weak areas early, while the Hindi section rewards steady practice of grammar, sandhi, samas, alankar, synonyms, antonyms and idioms written in Devanagari.

RPSC RAS eligibility & exam pattern

Check whether you meet the RPSC RAS eligibility criteria and understand exactly how the paper is structured and marked before you plan your preparation.

Eligibility criteria

Nationality: Indian citizen (with the usual provisions for certain other categories as specified by RPSC).
Qualification: A bachelor's degree from a recognised university, or an equivalent qualification, before the cut-off date in the notification.
Age: Generally 21 to 40 years, with age relaxation for reserved categories and other eligible groups per Rajasthan government norms.
Domicile / language: Working knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari and familiarity with Rajasthani culture is expected; certain posts have domicile-linked reservation.
Attempts: No fixed limit on the number of attempts as long as you meet the age and eligibility criteria.
Physical standards: Some services allotted through RAS (such as the Rajasthan Police Service) have additional physical and medical standards.

Exam pattern & marking

Subject	Questions	Marks
General StudiesIndian history, polity, geography, economy, current affairs	~55	~73
Rajasthan General KnowledgeRajasthan history, art & culture, geography, economy, schemes	~45	~60
General Science & AptitudeEveryday science, reasoning and mental ability	~35	~47
HindiGrammar, sandhi, samas, alankar, synonyms, idioms (in Devanagari)	~15	~20
Total	NaN	200

The RPSC RAS/RTS examination has three stages. The Preliminary Examination is a single objective paper on General Knowledge and General Science carrying 200 marks — about 150 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 3 hours — and acts only as a screening test whose marks are not added to the final merit. Every wrong answer in the Prelims carries a negative penalty of one-third (1/3) of the marks for that question. Candidates who clear the Prelims sit the Mains, which is a descriptive written examination, and the final stage is a Personality Test and Interview. Final merit is based on the Mains plus Interview. On ExamguruX, each Prelims-style question is scored +1 for a correct answer with a 0.33 penalty for a wrong answer, mirroring the one-third negative marking, and every question carries a worked solution; the Hindi section is presented in Devanagari.

Duration: 3 hours (Prelims).

How to prepare for RPSC RAS

A fresher-friendly RPSC RAS roadmap — understand the paper first, follow a month-by-month plan, build a weekly routine and peak with reviewed full-length mocks.

Beginner-friendly roadmap

Your RPSC RAS plan: first day to exam day

Start with the paper structure, build concepts in layers, then use timed practice and review to turn preparation into a repeatable score.

Coverage4 subjects

Exam clock3 hours (Prelims)

MarkingThe RPSC RAS/RTS examination has three stages. The Preliminary Examination is a single objective paper on General Knowledge and General Science carrying 200 marks — about 150 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 3 hours — and acts only as a screening test whose marks are not added to the final merit. Every wrong answer in the Prelims carries a negative penalty of one-third (1/3) of the marks for that question. Candidates who clear the Prelims sit the Mains, which is a descriptive written examination, and the final stage is a Personality Test and Interview. Final merit is based on the Mains plus Interview. On ExamguruX, each Prelims-style question is scored +1 for a correct answer with a 0.33 penalty for a wrong answer, mirroring the one-third negative marking, and every question carries a worked solution; the Hindi section is presented in Devanagari.

The first 12 weeks

A plan a fresher can actually follow

Have less than three months? Keep the sequence and shorten each phase rather than skipping mock review.

Month 1
Understand the paper and build your base
Read the official pattern first, then make a realistic subject map for 4 subjects. Begin with General Studies, Rajasthan General Knowledge, General Science & Aptitude. Focus on concepts before speed.
Take one diagnostic topic test. Its purpose is to find gaps, not to judge your score.
Month 2
Finish the core syllabus through practice
Cover the remaining syllabus, including Hindi, while revising Month 1 every week. Move from untimed questions to short timed sets.
Keep a single error log: concept missed, why it happened and the correct method.
Month 3
Build exam temperament with mocks
Use the real exam time limit (3 hours (Prelims)) in full-length practice. Review every mock longer than it took to attempt it; the review is where improvement happens.
Turn each weak area from your error log into a 30–45 minute repair session.

Your repeatable week

The study loop that makes revision stick

1
Learn
Read one focused concept block and make a short revision sheet.
2
Solve
Immediately answer topic questions; do not wait until you have ‘finished’ the syllabus.
3
Review
Log mistakes by concept, not just by score. Revisit them after 2–3 days.
4
Simulate
Use a timed section or mock to practise decisions under the clock.

Mock-test ladder

Don’t start with a full mock every day

Month 1: topic tests after each completed concept.
Month 2: one timed sectional test each week, plus error-log revision.
Month 3: one or two full mocks weekly under the real 3 hours (Prelims) clock.

RPSC RAS-specific priorities

What to focus on as you move through the plan

1
Master Rajasthan GK first
Rajasthan history, art and culture, geography, economy and schemes carry the most distinctive weight and separate serious candidates. Build the state's forts, dynasties, rivers, folk dances and painting styles into strong, repeatedly revised notes.
2
Keep General Studies broad and current
Indian history, polity, geography and economy form a stable base. Pair durable facts with regular current affairs so the General Knowledge paper holds no surprises.
3
Bank easy marks in Science & Aptitude
Everyday science, reasoning and basic quantitative aptitude are predictable and high-return. Drill number series, coding, direction sense, averages and percentages until they are fast and automatic.
4
Practise Hindi grammar in Devanagari
Sandhi, samas, alankar, synonyms, antonyms, idioms and spelling reward steady practice. Revise the standard rules and common examples so the Hindi questions become reliable marks.
5
Respect the one-third negative marking
Each wrong answer costs one-third of a mark. Attempt when you can eliminate to a confident choice, and leave questions you genuinely cannot judge in the Prelims screening.
6
Take full timed mocks
The 3-hour Prelims is an endurance test across a wide syllabus. Sit full timed mocks to build stamina and section balance, and review the worked solution for every question you miss.

Final 7 days

Revise your short notes and error log; do not begin major new topics.

Take only the number of mocks you can properly review; protect sleep and routine.

Confirm the official admit-card instructions, reporting time, centre and permitted items.

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RPSC RAS scoring & selection

Use this practice benchmark to understand score ranges, qualifying cut-offs and the selection stages for RPSC RAS. The conducting authority sets official merit and appointments.

RPSC RAS marks vs. rank

Score range	Stage	What it takes
Prelims: clear the screen	Prelims	Cross the category cut-off to qualify for the Mains
Mains: strong writing	Mains	Descriptive answers decide the bulk of final merit
Interview: personality test	Interview	Added to Mains marks for the final merit list
Rajasthan GK: no weak spot	Overall	State-specific GK is where merit is often won or lost
Steady mock scores	Readiness	Consistent timed-mock performance predicts selection

Indicative stage requirements

Prelims (screening)Qualifying

Indicative marks: Category-wise cut-off to reach the Mains

Mains (written)Decisive

Indicative marks: Descriptive papers carry most of the final merit

InterviewMerit

Indicative marks: Added to Mains marks for the final list

Reserved categoriesRelaxed

Indicative marks: Lower cut-offs and age relaxation as per norms

Post allotmentMerit-based

Indicative marks: Depends on rank, preference and vacancies

The RPSC RAS pattern shown here — the three-stage Prelims/Mains/Interview process, the single 200-mark General Knowledge & General Science Prelims paper with one-third negative marking, and the graduate eligibility — reflects RPSC's recent published pattern. Exact question counts, vacancies, cut-offs, dates and the list of posts change with each recruitment cycle; always confirm current specifics in the official RPSC notification at rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in.

Posts filled through RPSC RAS

RPSC RAS is a single combined exam that fills posts across several state and subordinate services; the post and cadre you are allotted depend on your final merit, category and service preference. The table below shows the kind of posts the RAS/RTS exam recruits for — the exact list of posts and vacancies changes with every notification.

Post	Cadre	Department	Cadre / department
Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) — Deputy Collector	State (Gazetted)	Revenue / General Administration	Top merit ranks
Rajasthan Police Service (RPS) — Dy. Superintendent of Police	State (Gazetted)	Home / Police	Merit & preference based
Rajasthan Accounts Service	State (Gazetted)	Finance / Accounts	Merit & preference based
Tehsildar	Subordinate	Revenue Department	Merit & preference based
Block Development Officer (BDO)	Subordinate	Rural Development & Panchayati Raj	Merit & preference based
District Commandant, Home Guards	State	Home Department	Limited vacancies
Rajasthan Cooperative Service	State	Cooperative Department	Merit & preference based
Rajasthan Industries Service	State	Industries Department	Merit & preference based

A representative view of posts and selection routes linked to RPSC RAS. Confirm vacancies, stages and final appointments in the current official notice.

RPSC RAS important dates

The typical RPSC RAS recruitment timeline, from notification to result and document verification. Dates are tentative until the official notice is released.

Notification & apply
Varies by cycle — often announced a few months before Prelims
Preliminary Examination
As per the RPSC calendar for the cycle
Prelims result
A few weeks to a couple of months after the exam
Main Examination
Usually a few months after the Prelims result
Interview / Personality Test
After the Mains result
Final result
After the interview and document verification

RPSC RAS — frequently asked questions

Quick, reliable answers to the questions RPSC RAS aspirants ask most.

What is the RPSC RAS selection process?

Three stages: a Preliminary Examination, a Main Examination and an Interview (Personality Test). The Prelims is only a screening test whose marks are not added to the final merit; final merit is decided by the Mains and the Interview together.

What is the RAS Prelims exam pattern?

The Prelims is a single objective paper on General Knowledge and General Science of 200 marks, with about 150 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 3 hours. It serves only to shortlist candidates for the Mains.

Is there negative marking in RPSC RAS Prelims?

Yes. Each wrong answer in the Prelims carries a penalty of one-third (1/3) of the marks allotted to that question, so guess only when you can eliminate options to a confident choice.

What is the eligibility for RPSC RAS?

You need a bachelor's degree from a recognised university and must generally be between 21 and 40 years old, with age relaxation for reserved categories and other eligible groups per Rajasthan government norms.

Which posts are filled through RPSC RAS?

The RAS/RTS combined exam recruits for the Rajasthan Administrative Service (Deputy Collector), Rajasthan Police Service (DySP), Rajasthan Accounts Service, Tehsildar, Block Development Officer and several other state and subordinate services. The post you get depends on your merit, category and preference.

How should I use these mock tests?

Take full-length timed mocks to build stamina and section balance under the 3-hour Prelims clock and one-third negative marking, and review the solution for every question. Use the topic tests to strengthen General Studies, Rajasthan GK, Science & Aptitude and Hindi until each becomes a reliable source of marks.

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RPSC RAS topic-wise tests & syllabus

History, Polity & Economy — Test 01

History, Polity & Economy — Test 02

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History, Polity & Economy — Test 05

History, Polity & Economy — Test 06

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History, Polity & Economy — Test 12

History, Polity & Economy — Test 13

History, Polity & Economy — Test 14

History, Polity & Economy — Test 15

RPSC RAS sample questions

About the RPSC RAS exam

What is the RPSC RAS exam?

How to clear RPSC RAS

RPSC RAS eligibility & exam pattern

Eligibility criteria

Exam pattern & marking

How to prepare for RPSC RAS

Your RPSC RAS plan: first day to exam day

A plan a fresher can actually follow

Understand the paper and build your base

Finish the core syllabus through practice

Build exam temperament with mocks

The study loop that makes revision stick

Don’t start with a full mock every day

What to focus on as you move through the plan

Master Rajasthan GK first

Keep General Studies broad and current

Bank easy marks in Science & Aptitude

Practise Hindi grammar in Devanagari

Respect the one-third negative marking

Take full timed mocks

Request an online trainer for your RPSC RAS preparation.

RPSC RAS scoring & selection

RPSC RAS marks vs. rank

Indicative stage requirements

Posts filled through RPSC RAS

RPSC RAS important dates

RPSC RAS — frequently asked questions

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