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RPSC RAS Recruitment 2023: Notification, Exam Date, Syllabus, Result

The RPSC Recruitment Exam is conducted by the Rajasthan Public Service Commission for recruiting candidates to various state government posts under the Rajasthan Administrative Services (RAS), Rajasthan Police Services (RPS), Rajasthan Taxation Service (RTS), Rajasthan Accounts Service, Rajasthan State Insurance Service, and many such departments. Candidates are also recruited for various subordinate posts under the Rajasthan state government through this exam. Catch up on RPSC Latest News here.

The RPSC Recruitment 2022 process is currently underway. The official notification for the RPSC Recruitment Exam 2023 is expected to be released on the official website immediately after the completion of the recruitment process for RPSC 2022. Candidates interested in applying for the various RPSC posts must be well informed about the eligibility criteria prescribed for the exam, the exam dates, the exam pattern, the syllabus, and various other aspects of the exam. Candidates can download RPSC Previous Year Paper

What is RPSC Recruitment 2023?

RPSC RAS Recruitment stands for Rajasthan Public Service Commission Rajasthan Administrative Service. The exam is conducted by the RPSC for various Rajasthan state-government posts under Rajasthan Administrative Service.

The exam consists of two levels: The preliminary examination and the main examination. Candidates must clear both the levels to be eligible for the interview and subsequently for the final selection.

RPSC Exam Date 2023

As the official notification for the RPSC Recruitment Exam has not been released yet, candidates can refer to the previous year’s examination schedule to plan their preparation. The table below illustrates the tentative exam dates for the RPSC RAS 2023 exam.

Events Exam Date (Tentative)
Release of Notification April 2023
Application Start Date 2nd week of April 2023
Application End Date 4th week of May 2023
Correction in Application Start Date 2nd week of June 2023
Correction in Application End Date 4th week of June 2023
Release of Preliminary Exam Admit Card 4th week of July 2023
Preliminary Exam Date 1st week of August 2023
Release of Answer To be notified
Release of Preliminary Exam Result 4th week of October 2023
Release of Main Exam Admit Card To be notified
Main Exam Date 4th week of December 2023

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RPSC Exam Date 2022

The table below provides the previous year’s exam dates of RPSC recruitment for different posts:

Posts (Exam Name) Exam Dates
Assistant Professor Screening Test 2021 (Broad Speciality and Super Speciality) (Medical Education Department) May 5, 2022. and May 6, 2022
Assistant Agriculture Officer Screening Test, 2021 (TSP & Non-TSP) (Agriculture Department) May 28, 2022
Chemist Screening Test, 2021 (Ayurveda & Indian Medicine Department) May 29, 2022
Assistant Director Screening Test, 2021 [Home (Group-I) Dept.] June 10, 2022 - June 12, 2022
Senior Scientific Officer Screening Test, 2021 [Home (Group-I) Dept.] June 10, 2022 - June 12, 2022
Assistant Statistical Officer Exam, 2021 (TSP & Non-TSP) (Economics and Statistics Department) July 8, 2022
Ground Water Department Screening Test 2022 (Junior Geophysicist, Junior Hydrogeologist, Technical Assistant– Chemistry & Technical Assistant– Hydrogeology) August 1, 2022, and August 2, 2022
Agriculture Research Officer & Assistant Agriculture Research officer screening test 2022 (Agriculture Dept.) August 27, 2022, to August 30, 2022
School Lecturer Exam 2022 (Secondary Education Department 2nd week of October 2022 - 4th week of October 2022
School Lecturer (Sanskrit Edu.) Exam-2022 (Sanskrit Education Dept.) November 13, 2022 - November 15, 2022
Sr. Teacher Gr.- Ii Comp. Exam 2022 (Secondary Education Dept.) December 17, 2022 - December 24, 2022
Sr. Teacher Gr.- Ii Comp. Exam 2022 (Sanskrit Education Dept.) 2nd week of January 2023

RPSC Recruitment 2023 Highlights

The important details pertaining to the RPSC Recruitment exam 2023 are mentioned in the table below:

Particulars Details
Exam Name RPSC Recruitment Exam, RPSC RAS Exam
Conducting Body Rajasthan Public Service Commission
Exam Level State
Exam Frequency Annual
Exam Levels
  • Preliminary Examination
  • Main Examination
  • Interview
Application Mode Online
Application Fees
  • General - INR 250
  • OBC - INR 150
  • SC/ST/PwD - INR 50
Mode of Examination Offline
Exam Duration 3 hours
Language English and Hindi
Purpose of Exam For recruitment to various Rajasthan state government posts and sub-ordinate posts
Official Website https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in/

RPSC Notification 2023

The official notification of the RPSC Recruitment Exam 2023 is expected to be released on the official website by the middle of 2023. The RPSC Exam notification provides all the necessary details about the application process and the examination process.

The notification is the document that includes all the necessary exam information like eligibility criteria, exam dates, exam pattern, syllabus along with guidelines for the exam day.

RPSC Post-Wise Vacancy 2023

As the official notification for the RPSC Recruitment exam 2023 has not been released yet, the number of vacancies available for each post is not known yet. However, it is expected to be around 988. The tables below provide an estimate of the number of vacancies that can be expected for different posts in 2023:

RPSC State Service Posts

Post Name Number of Vacancies
Rajasthan Administrative Service 76
Rajasthan Police Service 77
Rajasthan Accountant Service 32
Rajasthan Industrial Service 04
Rajasthan Tourism Service 04
Rajasthan Transport Services 07
Rajasthan Excise (Preventive Force) Agriculture Service 37
Rajasthan Commercial Tax Services 38
Rajasthan Jail Services 09
Rajasthan Planning Services 07
Rajasthan Integrated Child Development 08
Rajasthan Fertilizer and Civil Supplies 06
Rajasthan Rural Development Services 21
Rajasthan Labour Welfare Services 01
Rajasthan State Insurance Service 03
Rajasthan Cooperative Services 33

RPSC Subordinate Posts

Post Name Number of Vacancies
Rajasthan Cooperative Subordinate Service 148
Rajasthan Tehsildar Service 111
Rajasthan Excise Subordinate Services 32
Rajasthan Planning Subordinate Services 02
Rajasthan Industry Subordinate Services 03
Rajasthan Fertilizer and Civil Supplies Subordinate Services 126
Rajasthan Integrated Child Development Subordinate Service 36
Rajasthan Judicial and Jurisdiction Service 19
Rajasthan Labour Welfare Subordinate Services 80
Rajasthan Agricultural Subordinate Services 68

RPSC Exam Pattern 2023

Candidates interested in attempting the RPSC RAS 2023 exam must have a clear understanding of the exam pattern for effective exam preparation. The RPSC RAS exam consists of two levels namely the Preliminary examination and the Main examination. It is mandatory to clear both levels to qualify for the next round of recruitment. The table below illustrates the exam pattern of the RPSC RAS exam in greater detail.

Exam Preliminary Main
Mode of Exam Offline Offline
Number of Papers 2 4
Maximum Marks 200 marks (each paper) 200 marks (each paper)
Duration of Examination 3 hours (each paper) 3 hours (each paper)
Type of Questions Multiple-choice Descriptive
Language English, Hindi English, Hindi

RPSC Preliminary Examination

  • The preliminary exam consists of two question papers of 200 marks each.
  • The exam consists of multiple-choice questions and the duration of the exam for each paper is 3 hours.
  • The preliminary exam mainly consists of General Knowledge questions.

Candidates can check RPSC Exam Paper Analysis here.

RPSC Mains Examination

  • The main examination consists of four question papers of 200 marks each.
  • The exam duration for each paper is 3 hours and the questions are descriptive in nature.
  • The questions in Paper 1, Paper 2, and Paper 3 are based on general studies.
  • The questions in Paper4 are based on General Hindi and General English of senior secondary level.
  • There are three types of questions in the main exam papers: Short Answer Questions, Medium Answer Questions. and Long Answer Questions. The tables below show the marks distribution for the different types of questions:

RPSC Paper 1 Exam Pattern

Section Number of Questions Marks for each Question Word Limit Total Marks
Section A 25 2 15 50
Section B 16 5 50 80
Section C 7 10 100 70

RPSC Paper 2 Exam Pattern

Section Number of Questions Marks for each Question Word Limit Total Marks
Section A 20 2 15 40
Section B 14 5 50 70
Section C 9 10 100 90

RPSC Paper 3 Exam Pattern

Section Number of Questions Marks for each Question Word Limit Total Marks
Section A 25 2 15 50
Section B 16 5 50 80
Section C 7 10 100 70

RPSC Paper 4 Exam Pattern

Section Number of Questions Marks for each Question Word Limit Total Marks
Section A 35 2 15 70
Section B 16 5 50 80
Section C 5 10 100 50

RPSC Syllabus 2023

While preparing for any of the RPSC Recruitment exams, candidates must be very clear about the syllabus for the RPSC exam. This will enable them to devise an effective preparation strategy and help them to work towards achieving their desired score. Based on the previous year’s syllabus, the syllabus of the RPSC RAS preliminary exam is expected to be as follows:

Preliminary Exam Syllabus

Section Topics
Rajasthan-Specific Questions
  • Literature and tradition of Rajasthan
  • Art and Culture of Rajasthan
  • Music Dance and Culture of Rajasthan
  • Fairs and festivals of Rajasthan
  • Customs, Dresses, and Ornaments of Rajasthan
  • History and Heritage of Rajasthan
  • Freedom struggle and political awakening
  • Religious beliefs, warrior saints, poets, ‘Lok Devtas’ and ‘Lok Deviyan’ of Rajasthan
  • Geography of Rajasthan
  • Physiography of Rajasthan (Climate, Vegetation, and Soil)
  • Physical Divisions of Rajasthan
  • Economy of Rajasthan
  • The political and administrative system of Rajasthan
  • Current Affairs of Rajasthan
  • Ecology and Wild-life of Rajasthan
  • Wildlife conservation
  • Conventional and non-conventional energy resources in Rajasthan
  • Natural Resources of Rajasthan (Forests, land, water, mines, minerals, and animal resources)
  • Industrial Development, Indira Gandhi Canal Project
  • Food and Commercial Crops of Rajasthan, Irrigation and river valley projects, Projects on development of deserts and wasteland
  • Mineral-based industries, tribes and their economy, handicrafts, small-scale, and cottage industries
General Questions
  • Indian History (Ancient, Medieval, and Modern)
  • Indian Geography and World Geography
  • Important places
  • Physical features of the world including rivers, mountains, continents, and oceans
  • Indian Political System
  • Constitution and Governance
  • Indian Economy and Economic Concepts
  • Science and Technology
  • Current Affairs of India
  • Reasoning and Mental Ability

RPSC Mains Exam Syllabus

Based on the previous year’s syllabus, the syllabus of the RPSC RAS Mains exam is expected to be as follows:

Paper Section Topics
Paper 1 General Studies I
  • History
  • Landmarks in the political and cultural history of India
  • Major monuments and literary works
  • Renaissance
  • Freedom struggle and national integration
  • Economics
  • Sociology and Management
  • Accounting and Auditing
Paper 2 General Studies II
  • Ethics in Administration
  • Science and Technology
  • Geography and Geology
Paper 3 General Studies III
  • Indian Political System, World Politics
  • Current Affairs
  • Public Administration and Management - Concepts, Issues, and Dynamics
  • Yoga and Sports
Paper 4 General Hindi and General English
  • Grammar
  • Comprehension, Precis Writing, and Translation
  • Essay Writing and Letter Writing

RPSC Books 2023

It is very important that the candidates refer to the appropriate books containing all the topics mentioned in the syllabus of the RPSC RAS exam. Mentioned in the table below are some of the recommended books for the exam:

Name of the Book Author of the Book/Publisher
Contemporary Rajasthan L.R Bhalla and Kuldeep Bhalla
Rajasthan Aajtak Dr. Dinesh and Pushpa Sharma
A Brief History of Modern India Spectrum Publication
Maps of Rajasthan (Rajasthan Manchitravali) Mumal
Economy of Rajasthan Laxminarayan Nathuramka
Indian Economy Ramesh Singh
Indian Polity Laxmikant
Mumal Current Affairs - Rajasthan -
Sociology, Management, Accounting, and Auditing Devi Kishan Rathi

RPSC Exam Study Notes 2023

The RPSC Recruitment exam is conducted to recruit candidates to various state government posts. Candidates aspiring for these posts must prepare smartly and must follow the study notes which are relevant to the exam topics.

The exam study notes include all the topics mentioned in the syllabus and also contain a variety of practice questions. It is advisable to prepare for the exam using the study notes as they are prepared from the exam point of view. Candidates can refer to some of the study notes at the below-mentioned links.

RPSC Eligibility Criteria 2023

As the official notification of the RPSC Recruitment Exam 2023 has not been released, the eligibility criteria for the exam are not confirmed. However, the eligibility criteria for the exam are expected to be similar to the previous year. As per the previous year’s eligibility criteria, candidates must fulfill the following aspects:

RPSC Educational Qualifications

Candidates aspiring for the RPSC posts must have the following educational qualifications:

  • They must have completed their graduation from an institute or university recognized by the government.
  • There is no minimum qualifying percentage for applying for the posts.

RPSC Age Limit

There is a prescribed age limit for a candidate to be eligible to apply for the RPSC posts. The minimum age limit for candidates to be eligible for the RPSC posts is 21 years and the maximum age limit is 40 years. However, RPSC provides age relaxation to certain categories. The RPSC category-wise age relaxation details are mentioned in the table below:

Category Age Relaxation
SC/ST/OBC (Rajasthan Domicile) 5 years
SC/ST/OBC (Rajasthan Domicile) Female 10 years
PwD (General) 10 years
PwD (OBC) 13 years
PwD (SC/ST) 15 years

The candidate must have Indian citizenship.

How to Fill RPSC Application Form 2023?

Candidates must check the eligibility criteria for the RPSC exam before filling out the application form. Candidates are required to fill out the online application form to appear for the exam.

RPSC Application Form

Candidates are required to apply online for the RPSC RAS 2023 by following the below-mentioned steps:

Step 1: Visit the RPSC official website using the URL https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in/.

Step 2: Look for the exam name for the relevant post under the ‘Recruitment Portal.

Step 3: Register on the portal by providing a valid email address and phone number.

Step 4: After registration, fill in all the necessary fields with valid and correct information.

Step 5: Upload a scanned copy of the photograph and signature where required.

Step 6: Make a payment of fees through online payment modes acceptable and then submit the application.

Step 7: An RAS Application Id is generated after the payment of fees. Keep a backup of the application for future use.

RPSC Application Fee

Before submitting the application form, candidates are required to make a payment of application fees. The application fee is different for different categories. The RPSC RAS category-wise application fee details for candidates are mentioned in the table below:

Category Application Fee
General INR 250
OBC INR 150
SC/ST/PwD INR 50

RPSC Admit Card 2023

After submitting the application form, candidates will be notified to download the admit card of the RPSC Admit card which is issued a few weeks before the exam. The RPSC Admit card is issued only after the candidature of the applicant is accepted. The admit card of the exam contains important information like examination venue, examination date, time of examination along with examination guidelines. The candidate is required to carry the admit card to the examination center at the time of the exam.

How to Download the RPSC RAS Admit Card 2023?

Candidates should follow the below-mentioned steps to download the admit card:

Step 1: Visit the RPSC official website.

Step 2: Check for the link that says ‘RPSC RAS 2023 Admit Card Download’ to download the admit card.

Step 3: Enter the ‘Registration Number’ and ‘Password’ to log in.

Step 4: On selecting the ‘Submit’ option, the RAS Admit Card will appear on the screen.

Step 5: Download and save the admit card onto the system. It is advisable to get printouts of the same.

Details Mentioned on the RPSC Admit Card

It is very important to check all the details mentioned in the admit card and get corrections made in case of any discrepancies. The details mentioned in the RPSC admit card are as follows:

  • Candidate’s Name
  • Registration Number
  • Roll Number
  • Date of Birth
  • Category
  • Exam Date
  • Exam Time
  • Exam Center
  • Exam Duration
  • Exam Day Guidelines

RPSC Result 2023

The RPSC Recruitment exam results are declared through the official website. After the completion of the preliminary examination, the result is declared on the official website after a few weeks. If the candidate clears the preliminary exam, he/she qualifies for the main exam. The result of the RPSC Mains exam is also declared on the official website after a month or so. After a candidate clears the main exam, he/she is called for an interview. The candidate is selected based on his/her performance in all the stages of the recruitment process. The final result is also released on the official website. Candidates must keep checking the official website from time to time.

RPSC Previous Year Cutoff Marks

Candidates must score higher than the cutoff marks to qualify for the next round. Candidates can get an idea about the cutoff marks based on the previous year’s cutoff marks. The previous year’s cutoff marks for different posts and different categories are mentioned below:

RPSC RAS Prelims Cutoff for Male Posts

Category Cutoff Marks
General 84.72
General (TSP) 80.56
EWS 84.72
SC 72.69
SC (TSP) 72.22
ST 76.85
ST (TSP) 58.80
OBC 84.72
MBC 84.72

RPSC RAS Prelims Cutoff for Female Posts

Category Cutoff Marks
General 79.63
General (TSP) 72.22
EWS 79.63
SC 66.20
ST 72.22
ST (TSP) 50.00
OBC 79.63
MBC 79.63

RPSC RAS Mains Cutoff 2020

Category Cutoff Marks (Out of 800)
General 344.00
General (TSP) 332.75
SC 310.25
SC (TSP) 316.00
ST 327.25
ST (TSP) 274.25
OBC 344.00
MBC 343.75

Factors Affecting the RPSC Cutoff Marks

The cutoff marks of the RPSC Recruitment exam keep changing every year. Several factors affect the calculation of the cutoff marks. Some of the factors which affect the RPSC cutoff marks are as follows:

  • Total number of vacancies available
  • Number of applicants attempting the exam
  • The difficulty level of the exam papers
  • Category of the candidates
  • Previous year’s cutoff marks

RPSC Salary and Benefits

The salary for different RPSC RAS posts is different. The average salary package for different RPSC RAS posts is in the range of INR 33,500 to INR 66,000. This salary also includes allowances and perks. The post-wise salary of RPSC is mentioned in the table below:

Posts Approximate Salary (INR)
  • RAS
  • RPS
  • Insurance Service
  • Women & child development service
61,000 - 66,000
  • Rajasthan Commercial Tax Service
  • Tourism Service
  • Jail Service
  • Co-operative Service
40,000 - 45,500

  • Rajasthan Social Justice & Empowerment Service
  • Rajasthan Social Justice & Empowerment Service
  • Rajasthan Tehsildar Service
  • Rajasthan Employment Subordinate Service
35,500 - 42,500

  • Rajasthan Subordinate Devasthan Service
  • Rajasthan Excise Subordinate Service
  • Commercial Tax Subordinate Service
  • Subordinate Service
33,500 - 38,500

Conclusion

Candidates planning to appear for the RPSC Recruitment exam must prepare diligently and must maintain consistency in their efforts. They must be well aware of the exam syllabus and exam pattern. They must analyze their performance from time to time by taking mock tests and by solving previous year’s papers. They must keep visiting the official portal of RPSC to be aware of the latest changes and developments.

FAQs

Ques. What are the expected preliminary exam date and main exam date of RPSC RAS 2023?

Ans. The preliminary exam is expected to take place in the 1st week of August 2023 and the main exam is expected to take place in the 4th week of December 2023.

Ques. What is the expected number of vacancies in the Rajasthan Tehsildar Service and Rajasthan Fertilizer and Civil Supplies?

Ans. The expected number of vacancies in the Rajasthan Tehsildar Service is 111 and in Rajasthan Fertilizer and Civil Supplies is 126.

Ques. What are the minimum age limit and the maximum age limit for candidates to be eligible for the RPSC Recruitment exam?

Ans. The minimum age limit for a candidate to be eligible for the RPSC Recruitment exam is 21 years and the maximum age limit is 40 years.

Ques. What is the application fee that is to be paid by the different categories before submitting the application form?

Ans. The application fee to be paid by candidates belonging to the general category is INR 250, by candidates belonging to the OBC category is INR 150 and by candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwD categories is INR 5

Ques. What are the topics covered in Paper 4 of the RPSC RAS Main Exam?

Ans. Paper 4 of the RPSC RAS Main Exam consists of questions on General English and General Hindi. The topics covered are grammar, comprehension, translation, precis writing, composition, and letter writing.

Ques. What is the approximate salary for the Tourism Service post and Rajasthan Subordinate Devasthan Service post?

Ans. The approximate salary for the Tourism Service post is INR 40,000 - INR 45,500 and that of the Rajasthan Subordinate Devasthan Service post is INR 33,500 - INR 38,500.

Ques. What is the word limit for Short Answer Questions, Medium Answer Questions, and Long Answer Questions in the RPSC Main Exam paper?

Ans. The word limit for Short Answer Questions is 15, for Medium Answer Questions is 50 and for Long Answer Questions is 100.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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