RAS
RPSC conducts the RAS/RTS Combined Competitive Exam which is also known as the Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services Combined Competitive Exam. RAS full form is Rajasthan Administrative Services. The RPSC RAS Exam is conducted to fill Group A and Group B vacancies.
RAS Pre Exam Pattern
| Name of Exam | Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination/ RAS Pre Exam |
| Number of Papers | One |
| RAS Exam Subjects | General Knowledge and General Science |
| Time | 3 hours |
| Number of Questions | 150 |
| Nature of Questions | All questions will be objective type (MCQs) |
| Standard of Paper | Bachelor’s Degree Level |
| Maximum Marks | 200 |
| Negative Marking | Yes (1/3rd marks will be deducted for an incorrect answer) |
RAS Mains Exam Pattern
| Name of Exam | Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination/ RAS Pre Exam |
|---|---|
| Number of Papers | 4 |
| RAS Exam Subjects | General Studies I |
| General Studies II | |
| General Studies III | |
| General Hindi and General English | |
| Time | 3 hours each |
| Nature of Questions | Essay/descriptive type. |
| The papers will have short, medium and long answer questions | |
| Standard of Paper | Degree Level |
| General Hindi and General English will be of Senior Secondary Level | |
| Maximum Marks | 200 marks each |
| As per the RAS Exam Pattern for Mains 2018, each General Studies Paper will have short, medium and long answer questions. | |
| Short Answer Questions | Marks Per Question – 02 |
| Word Limit – 15 | |
| Medium Answer Questions | Marks Per Question – 05 |
| Word Limit – 50 | |
| Long Answer Questions | Marks Per Question – 10 |
| Word Limit – 100 | |
Candidates reach the Interview stage if they score above the cutoff in RAS Mains. The final merit list is prepared based on the candidate’s score in Mains and Interview. For each stage, a candidate is required to have the hall ticket or e-summon.
The RAS Interview is for 100 marks and aims to test the candidate’s attitude, personality and assess his/her overall suitability for a career in administration.
