Rajasthan RAS (PSC)
RPSC or Rajasthan RAS (PSC) is conducted to fill out the various administrative service posts in Rajasthan. Founded in 1950, RAS or Rajasthan Administrative Service is a state level civil service examination that offers posts such as Rajasthan Accounts Service, Rajasthan Police Service etc.. Selected Candidates undergo 2 years of rigorous training at HCM rajasthan State Institute of Public Administrations. Let’s have a look at the recruitment process of RPSC 2019 in detail.
RPSC 2019 Notification
RPSC Notification 2019 is yet to be released, the dates for which has not yet been confirmed by Rajasthan State Government. The Application process of the exam will start only after the release of official notification. Candidates are requested to visit the page regularly to remain updated about the upcoming notification for RPSC Recruitment 2019.
RPSC 2019 Exam Dates
The Exam Dates for RPSC 2019 has not been released yet. The complete schedule for the exam is expected to be released soon by the Government of Rajasthan.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Release of Official Notification | To be notified soon |
| Online Application | To be notified soon |
| Prelims Exam | To be notified soon |
| Mains Exam | To be notified soon |
| Interview Process | To be notified soon |
RPSC 2019 Application Process
RPSC 2019 Apply Online link will be activated as soon as the official Notification for the exam has been released. Candidates will be able to apply for the exam online by registering themselves on the official website of RPSC, the link of which will be updated on this page as soon as it has been made available to candidates.
IAS 2019 Syllabus
To successfully submit the application form for RPSC 2019 exam, a candidate is required to pay an application fee of INR 250 (General Category). Candidates belonging to OBC Category have to pay the application fee of INR 150 and candidates belonging to SC/ST category have to pay the application fee of INR 50.
RPSC 2019 Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
Any candidate applying for RPSC 2019 Exam must be a citizen of India Candidates belonging to Rajasthan are given priority. Candidates from other states can also apply but will be considered in General category and will not be given any reservation in seats.
Educational Qualification
A candidate must hold a graduation degree from any stream from a reputed organization in order to appear for RPSC 2019 exam.
The organisation must be :
- University incorporated by an Act of the Central Legislature or
- University incorporated by an Act of the State Legislature or
- Other Educational Institution established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as one under section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 or
- Possess an equivalent qualification recognised by the Government in consultation with the RPSC
Age Limit
The Minimum Age of candidate must be 21 years and the maximum age must be 40 years. For Non Gazetted post, the age limit is from 25 years to 45 years. Candidates are also given age relaxation based on the category they belong to. Let’s have a look at the same.
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/OBC Male Candidate (Rajasthan) | 5 years |
| SC/ST/OBC Female Candidate (Rajasthan) | 10 years |
| Female Candidates (General Category) | 5 years |
| PwD (General Candidates) | 10 years |
| PwD (SC/ST Candidates) | 15 years |
| Widow Candidates | No Upper Age Limit |
RPSC Exam Pattern 2019
RPSC Exam 2019 will be conducted in 3 different stages:
- Preliminary Exam
- Mains Exam
- Interview Process
Educational Qualification
| Name of Test | Maximum Marks | Total No. of Questions | Duration | Negative Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Science & General Knowledge | 200 | 150 | 3 hours | ⅓ rd of total marks of the concerned question |
Exam Pattern for Mains Exam
| Paper | Subject | Max Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies I | 200 | 3 hours |
| Paper II | General Studies II | 200 | 3 hours |
| Paper III | General Studies III | 200 | 3 hours |
| Paper IV | General English & Hindi | 200 | 3 hours |
Pattern for Paper I
| Part of Paper | No. of Question | Marks per question | Word Limit | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | 25 | 2 | 15 | 40 |
| Part B | 14 | 5 | 50 | 70 |
| Part C | 9 | 10 | 100 | 90 |
| Total | 43 | 200 |
Pattern for Paper III
| Part of Paper | No. of Question | Marks per question | Word Limit | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | 25 | 2 | 15 | 50 |
| Part B | 16 | 5 | 50 | 80 |
| Part C | 7 | 10 | 100 | 70 |
| Total | 48 | 200 |
Pattern for Paper IV
| Part | Total Marks | |
|---|---|---|
| Part A | 70 | |
| Part B | 80 | |
| Part C | 50 | |
| Total | 200 |
RPSC Syllabus 2019
Syllabus for Prelims Exam
Paper 1: 200 Marks, Duration: 3 Hours
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 and Governance
- Political and administrative system of Rajasthan
- Economic of Rajasthan
- Science & Technology
- Reasoning and Mental ability
- Current Affairs
Syllabus for Mains Exam
Paper 1: 200 Marks, Duration: 3 Hours
General Studies and General Knowledge
- Unit 1 - History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition & Heritage of Rajasthan, Indian History & Culture , History of Modern World(up to 1950 AD)
- Unit 2 – Economics, Indian Economy, World Economy , Economy of Rajasthan
- Unit 3 – Sociology, Management & Accounting & Auditing
Paper 2: 200 Marks, Duration: 3 Hours
General Studies and General Knowledge
- Unit 1 – Business Ethics
- Unit 2 – General Science & Technology
- Unit 3 – Earth Science (Geography & Geology) , World , India , Rajasthan
Paper 3: 200 Marks, Duration: 3 Hours
General Studies and General Knowledge
- Unit 1 – Indian Political System, World Politics and Current Affairs
- Unit 2 –Concepts, Issues and Dynamics of Public Administration and Management
- Unit 3 – Sports & yoga, Behaviour and Law
Paper 4: 200 Marks, Duration: 3 Hours
- Knowledge of Language (Hindi – 120 Marks and English – 80 Marks)
- Grammar & Usage
- Comprehension, Translation & Precise Writing
- Composition & Letter Writing
RPSC Admit Card 2019
The Call Letter for RPSC 2019 will be released separately for Prelims, Mains & Interview Process. RPSC Admit Card 2019 will be released for Prelims first. Candidates who clear the Preliminary Exam will be issued the Call Letter for Mains Exam. The Admit Card for Interview Process will be issued to candidates who clear the Mains Exam. No student will be allowed to enter the exam hall without the Hall Ticket.
RPSC Result 2019
The Result for RPSC 2019 Exam will be declared separately for different levels of examination. The result for Prelims will be declared soon after the completion of the exam. Similarly the Result for Mains exam will be declared after Mains Exam has been conducted.