What is the RPSC syllabus for Prelims and Mains?

The RPSC (Rajasthan Public Service Commission) syllabus covers Prelims (objective General Studies and CSAT) and Mains (descriptive papers). Prelims tests History, Geography, Polity, Economics, Science, Current Affairs, and state-specific GK. Mains includes essay, detailed GS papers, and optional subjects. See the full paper-wise breakdown below.

How many papers are in the RPSC exam?

RPSC has two stages with papers: Prelims has 2 papers (GS and CSAT, where CSAT is qualifying) and Mains has multiple descriptive papers including essay, GS papers, and optional subject papers. The exact number varies by exam notification.

What are the most important RPSC syllabus topics?

Based on PYQ frequency analysis, the highest-weight topics vary by paper. For Prelims, History, Polity, and Geography consistently carry the most questions. State-specific GK is a standalone scoring block. Use the topic weightage data on this page to prioritise your preparation.

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RPSC · Detailed Syllabus

RPSC Paper-wise Syllabus

200 Marks2 Hours

11 subtopics across 4 papers

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Paper 1 — General Studies I - 200 marks

4 topics

History and Culture

2 topics

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History, Art, Culture and Heritage - Rajasthan
History - India and Freedom Struggle

Geography and Environment

2 topics

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Geography - World, India and Rajasthan
Environment and Ecology

Paper 2 — General Studies II - 200 marks

3 topics

Polity and Current Affairs

3 topics

Indian Polity and Governance
Rajasthan Polity and Administration
Current Affairs - National and International

Paper 3 — General Studies III - 200 marks

2 topics

Economy and Science

2 topics

Indian Economy and Rajasthan Economy
General Science and Science & Technology

Paper 4 — General Hindi and English - 200 marks

2 topics

Language Skills

2 topics

Hindi Grammar and Composition
English Grammar and Comprehension

Mains papers

Essay

Society, governance, economy, and development themes
State-focused essay themes for Rajasthan (RPSC - RAS)
Balanced argumentation, examples, and policy-oriented conclusion

General Studies Paper I

Indian heritage, culture, and modern history
Socio-cultural history and movements relevant to Rajasthan (RPSC - RAS)
World and Indian geography with map-linked clarity

General Studies Paper II

Constitution, polity, governance, and public administration
Welfare schemes, institutions, and accountability frameworks
State administration and local governance priorities in Rajasthan (RPSC - RAS)

General Studies Paper III

Economy, agriculture, infrastructure, and technology
Environment, disaster management, and internal security basics
State economy, resources, and development challenges in Rajasthan (RPSC - RAS)

General Studies Paper IV (Ethics)

Ethics, integrity, and aptitude in public life
Case studies on governance dilemmas and decision-making
Probity, emotional intelligence, and leadership in administration

Interview focus areas

Current affairs articulation with balanced viewpoints
State-specific governance awareness for Rajasthan (RPSC - RAS)
Situational judgment, communication, and administrative temperament

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