RAS Exam Preparation

I want to prepare for new pattern of RAS Exam so please tell me that how can I prepare and give syllabus?

[Arun Vats]

Now, Rajasthan Public Service Commission has adopted a new pattern for its RAS (Rajasthan Administrative Services) Exam. This exam consists of two following parts:
• Prelims
• Mains

Questions in exam will be asked from following topics:
• General Science
• Mental Ability
• General Knowledge etc.

For preparation you have to follow syllabus of RAS from course books, reference books, Internet and from other sources.

Syllabus for RAS Exam:

History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition & Heritage of Rajasthan
• Major Landmarks in the History of Rajasthan, Major Dynasties, their Administrative and Revenue System
• Freedom Movement, Political Awakening and Integration
• Salient features of Architecture – Forts and Monuments
• Arts, Paintings and Handicrafts.
• Important Works of Rajasthani literature. Local Dilects
• Fairs, Festivals, Folk Music and Folk Dances.
• Rajasthani Culture, Traditions and Heritage
• Religious Movements, Saints& Lok devtas of Rajasthan.
• Important Tourist Places.
• Leading Personalities of Rajasthan.

Indian History
• Salient features and Major Landmarks of Ancient and Medieval India
• Art, Culture, Literature and Architecture.
• Major Dynasties, Their Administrative System. Socio-Economic Conditions, Prominent Movements.

Modern Period:
• The Freedom Struggle & Indian National Movement- its various stages and important contributors and contributions from different parts of the country.
• Social and Religious Reform movements in the 19th and 20th century.
• Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.

Geography of World and India
• Broad Physical features.
• Environmental and Ecological Issues.
• Wildlife and Bio-diversity.
• International Waterways
• Major Industrial Regions.

Indian Constitution:
• Nature of Indian State, Democracy in India, Reorganization of States, Coalition Governments, Political Parties, National Integration.
• Union and State Executive; Union and State Legislative, Judiciary
• President, Parliament, Supreme Court, Election Commission, Comptroller and Auditor
• Local Self Government & Panchayati Raj
• Public Policy & Rights
• National Public Policy as a welfare state.
• Various Legal Rights and Citizen Charter.

Political and Administrative System of Rajasthan:
• Public Policy, Legal Rights and Citizen Charter

Economic Concepts and Indian Economy:
• Basic Concepts of Economics
• Basic Knowledge of Budgeting, Banking, Public Finance, National Income, Growth and Development
• Accounting- Concept, Tools and Uses in Administration
• Stock Exchange and Share Market
• Fiscal and Monetary Policies
• Subsidies, Public Distribution System
• E-Commerce

Human Resource and Economic Development:
• Human Development Index
• Poverty and Unemployment

Social Justice and Empowerment:
• Provisions for Weaker Sections

Economy of Rajasthan:
• Macro overview of Economy
• Major Agricultural, Industrial and Service Sector Issues
• Growth, Development and Planning
• Infrastructure & Resources
• Major Development Projects
• Programs and Schemes- Government Welfare Schemes for SC/ST/Backward Class/Minorities/Disabled Persons, Destitute, Women, Children, Old Age People, Farmers & Laborers