Rajasthan Public Service Commission
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RPSC RAS Exam Pattern 2024: Marking Scheme & Pattern for Prelims, Mains

RPSC RAS Exam Pattern 2024 varies for preliminary and main examination. Candidates are advised to follow the exam pattern and RAS syllabus while studying for the examination.
RPSC Exam Pattern 2024

RPSC Exam Pattern 2024

RPSC RAS Exam Pattern 2024: The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) annually conducts state government exams for different grade A and B posts in Rajasthan. The RPSC exam pattern for each job post differs based on the nature of the job position. However, the general pattern of the exam remains the same. RPSC RAS exam is conducted in three rounds, which are- Prelims, Mains, and Interview. Recruited applicants will further need to appear for a data verification round.

The preliminary round for RPSC RAS exam comprises one paper whereas the RPSC mains exam includes a total of four papers. Those who qualify for the prelims round will be eligible for the mains round. RPSC conducts exams for various positions such as Assistant Engineer, Junior Accountant, RPSC Assistant Professor, Senior Teacher, and many more. The exam pattern varies for each position. 

RPSC RAS Exam Pattern 2024: Highlights

Candidates appearing for RPSC exam can check some of the important exam highlights below:

  • Most of the RPSC exams are conducted in offline mode (pen and paper-based)
  • The exam duration for the RPSC exam is 3 hours
  • The RPSC exam pattern follows a negative marking scheme where marks are deducted for every wrong answer
  • Only those who clear the prelims round get to be eligible for the mains round

Particulars

Details

Exam Name

Rajasthan Administrative Services (RAS)

Exam Conducting Body

Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC)

Exam Level

State Level

RPSC Full Form

Rajasthan Public Service Commission

Exam Stages

Prelims, Mains, Viva-voce / Interview Round / Personality Test

Exam Duration

3 Hours

Marking Scheme

⅓ Deducted for Incorrect Answers

Exam Mode

Offline

Official Website

https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in/

RPSC RAS Prelims Exam Pattern 2024

RPSC Prelims is a pen and paper-based exam consisting of multiple choice questions (MCQ). The duration of the exam is 3 hours, and the maximum marks are 200. The exam comprises two major papers, which are General Studies I and General Studies II. General Studies I includes topics such as History, Geography, and Indian Polity, while General Studies II comprises Logical Reasoning, Current Affairs, and Rajasthan-specific GK topics. Check the table below for more details:

Particulars

RPSC Prelims pattern 

Total papers

Two: General Studies 1, General Studies 2

Subjects

General Science and General Knowledge 

Duration

3 Hours

Maximum marks

200

Total Questions

150

Question Type

MCQ based 

Marking Scheme

⅓ Deducted for Incorrect Answers

RPSC Mains Exam Pattern 2024

RPSC Mains includes four papers, which are General Studies I, General Studies II, General Studies III, and General Hind &English. The exam is conducted in offline mode, and the duration of each paper is also 3 hours. Each paper carries a maximum of 200 marks, making the maximum marks for RPSC mains to be 800. Check the table below for further details:

Particulars

RPSC Mains pattern 

Total papers

General Paper 1, General Paper 2, General Paper 3, General Hindi & English

Subjects

General Knowledge, General Science, General Hindi, General English

Duration

3 Hours

Maximum marks

Total marks: 800

Marks for each paper: 200

Total Questions

Varies for each paper

Question Type

Descriptive/Essay type

Marking Scheme

⅓ Deducted for Incorrect Answers

RPSC Mains Pattern 2024 Highlights

  • Long Question Types: The word limit is 100 and the marks per question are 10
  • Medium Question Types: The word limit is 50 and the marks per question are 5
  • Short Question Types: The word limit is 15 and the marks per question are 2

Paper Type

Number of questions (estimate)

General Studies 1

48 Questions

General Studies 2

39 Questions

General Studies 3

48 Questions

RPSC RAS Interview Pattern 2024

This is the third phase of the exam and those who qualify for the Mains round are eligible for this particular phase of the exam. The personality/viva-voce examination is worth a maximum of 100 marks. This round is designed to evaluate the personality, communication skills, and knowledge of the candidate. Check below to read some highlights about the interview round of RPSC RAS exam:

  • Those who clear RPSC mains are eligible for an RPSC interview
  • Candidates are interviewed by a panel of experts appointed by the RPSC
  • The panel comprises subject experts, psychologists, and retired bureaucrats
  • The panel evaluates the candidate's ability to handle the responsibilities of the position
  • The panel may ask questions related to the candidate's educational background, work experience, and other personal information
  • The duration of the viva-voce round is 15 to 20 minutes, but it can extend up to 30 minutes
  • This round is worth a total of 100 marks 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many rounds are there in RPSC RAS exam?

In the RPSC exam, applicants are required to clear three major exam stages which are- Prelims, Mains, and an Interview round. 

 

How many papers are there in RPSC mains 2024?

There are a total of four papers in the RPSC mains exam. These are General Paper 1, General Paper 2, General Paper 3, and General Hindi & English.

What is the RPSC Assistant Engineer exam pattern?

The RPSC Assistant Engineer Exam consists of two stages - Written Exam and Interview. The written exam consists of two papers, and the interview carries a maximum of 72 marks.

What is the duration for RPSC RAS exam?

For both RPSC RAS prelims and mains exams, students will get a duration of 3 hours to solve the paper. 

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