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Master the Rajasthan Public Service Commission exams. Comprehensive breakdowns of the RAS, Sub Inspector, and 1st Grade Teacher exam patterns, plus absolutely free Rajasthan GK notes and forum discussions.
RPSC RAS Exam Pattern
The Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) examination is conducted in three stages: Preliminary, Mains, and the Interview (Personality Test).
1. RAS Preliminary Exam
| Paper Function | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge & General Science | 150 MCQ | 200 | 3 Hours |
Negative Marking
1/3rd mark is deducted for every incorrect objective answer.
Nature of Test
Qualifying only. Prelims marks are not added to final merit.
2. RAS Mains Exam (Descriptive)
| Paper | Subject Overview | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| GS Paper 1 | History, Economics, Sociology, Management, Accounting, and Auditing | 200 |
| GS Paper 2 | Administrative Ethics, General Science, and Earth Science / Geography | 200 |
| GS Paper 3 | Indian Political System, Public Administration, Sports, Yoga, Behavior, and Law | 200 |
| Paper 4 | General Hindi and General English (Grammar, Comprehension, Writing) | 200 |
Duration: 3 HoursTotal Mains Marks: 800
Note: The Mains exam is followed by a Personality Test (Interview) worth 100 marks.
RPSC Sub Inspector (SI) Pattern
The SI exam consists of a Written Examination, a Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and an Interview.
| Written Exam Papers | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I: General Hindi | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Paper II: General Knowledge & General Science | 200 | 2 Hours |
Physical Efficiency Test (100 Marks)
- Minimum 50% required to qualify.
- PMT: Male Height 168cm, Female Height 152cm.
- Events: 100m race, long jump, chinning up (male).
Marking Scheme
- 1/3 negative marking applies.
- Objective, bilingual format.
- Interview carries 50 marks.
RPSC 1st Grade Teacher Pattern
| Paper Segment | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I: General Awareness & General Studies History, Mental Ability, Language, Current Affairs, Educational Mgmt | 75 | 150 | 1.5 Hrs |
| Paper II: Subject Concerned Secondary, Graduation, and Post-Graduation Level Subject Knowledge | 150 | 300 | 3 Hours |
Critical Requirements: Minimum 40% qualifying marks required in each paper separately. 1/3 negative marking applies.