RPSC Exam Syllabus- Prelims | 29 Jan 2025

The preliminary stage of the Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services Combined Competitive Examination assesses candidates on Indian history, geography, polity, economy, science, current affairs, and Rajasthan's heritage and issues, focusing on analytical and problem-solving skills.

The detailed syllabus for the Rajasthan PCS Preliminary Examination is provided below: 

Category 

Topics 

General Studies (Rajasthan) 

History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition & Heritage; Pre-historical sites; Historical centres of early eras; Political and cultural achievements (Guhila, Pratihar, Chauhan, etc.); Social movements (Praja Mandal, tribal movements); Language & Literature (Dialects, Folk Literature); Festivals and leading personalities. 

General Studies (India) 

Ancient & Medieval History (Indus Valley, Vedic Age, Bhakti-Sufi movements, Sultanate, Mughal achievements); Modern Period (Nationalism, Freedom Struggle, Post-independence developments); Art and Architecture; Religious and cultural contributions. 

Geography (World & India) 

Landforms, Rivers, Lakes, Agriculture, Industrial Regions, Environmental Issues; India-specific topics: Monsoons, Crops, Minerals, Power Resources, Transport Corridors. 

Geography (Rajasthan) 

Physiography, Climate, Rivers, Crops, Industries, Irrigation Projects, Population, Minerals, Power Resources, Biodiversity, Tourist Circuits. 

Indian Constitution & Governance 

Philosophical Postulates, Fundamental Rights/Duties, DPSP, Constitutional Amendments; Indian Political System (President, PM, Parliament, Supreme Court, Federalism); Governance (Election Commission, NHRC, Lokpal, NITI Aayog). 

Political & Administrative System (Rajasthan) 

Governor, Chief Minister, Council of Ministers, District Administration, Panchayati Raj Institutions; Institutions like State Human Rights Commission, Lokayukt, State Election Commission, etc. 

Economy (India) 

Economic concepts (Budgeting, Banking, GST, Inflation); Development Planning; Sectors of Economy (Agriculture, Industry, Services); Social Justice (Poverty, Unemployment, Flagship Schemes). 

Economy (Rajasthan) 

Overview of Economy; Issues in Agriculture, Industry, Services; Growth, Development, and Planning; Welfare schemes for SC/ST/Backward Classes, Women, Children, etc. 

Science and Technology 

Basics of Science; ICT, Defence, Space, Nanotechnology, Biotechnology; Food and Nutrition; Health care; Environmental changes and biodiversity; Rajasthan-specific topics: Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry. 

Reasoning & Mental Ability 

Logical reasoning (Assumptions, Arguments, Conclusions); Analytical Reasoning; Numeracy (Ratio, Percentage, Probability); Data Analysis (Graphs, Tables, Charts); Mirror/Water Images, Venn Diagrams. 

Current Affairs 

Major events and issues of Rajasthan, India, and the world; Important persons, places, and institutions; Sports-related activities.