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RPSC · State PCS 2025-26
Rajasthan Public Service Commission
RPSC - RAS Prelims has 150 questions with Rajasthan GK (state history, culture, geography) accounting for 25-30% — the highest state-specific component among all state PSC exams. The exam has three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview.
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Age: 21-40 years (relaxations as notified)
Qualification: Bachelor degree from a recognized university
Nationality: Indian citizen
Exam pattern
Prelims: Objective paper — 150 questions, 200 marks. 2 marks per correct, −⅔ wrong, −4/9 blank bubble. Mark Option E to avoid the blank penalty. Leaving >10% of bubbles blank disqualifies the attempt.
Mains: Descriptive papers requiring depth and structured answers.
Interview: Assesses judgment, awareness, and communication.
Preparation strategy
Use topic-wise micro plans to control syllabus breadth.
Keep Rajasthan current affairs integrated with daily revision.
Convert PYQ insights into recurring revision checklists.
Starter plan
Day 1-30: Syllabus breakdown and first-pass preparation schedule.
Day 31-60: Practice with mixed-topic tests and mains note building.
Day 61-90: Refine through error logs, revision loops, and interview awareness.
Exam execution checklist
- Keep revision fixed every week.
- Analyze every mock and maintain an error log.
- Integrate state current affairs with static notes.
Need paper-wise syllabus?
Open the detailed syllabus page for prelims and mains topic bullets.
Open detailed syllabusPYQ moat: attempt + insights
Attempt previous year papers online, then use trend-backed insight reports to prioritize revision.
Quick orientation
Notification focus
- Review RPSC updates for exam cycle announcements, syllabus notes, and category provisions.
- Track RPSC application windows, exam stage dates, and category-wise updates early.
Interview readiness focus
- Assesses judgment, awareness, and communication.
- Build clarity on governance issues, ethics, and state-context awareness.
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RPSC exam FAQs
What is the RPSC exam pattern for prelims and mains?
RPSC follows a stage-wise flow with prelims, mains, and interview. Use this page for a practical pattern summary and the detailed syllabus page for paper-wise scope.
How should I use RPSC PYQs in preparation?
Use previous year papers to identify recurring topics, then prioritize revision based on weak areas and trend-backed insights.
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