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Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has started the online application process for Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination 2021 (RAS/RTS Exam) on rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in. Eligible candidates can apply online on or before 02 September 2021.

RPSC RAS Exam will be conducted for 988 vacancies for 21 services under Rajasthan State Services and Rajasthan Subordinate Services. Out of 988 total vacancies, 363 vacancies are there in state services and 625 are insubordinate services.

 With the help of a proper study plan, it is easier to crack this exam. In this blog, we will provide you with the RPSC RAS exam preparation Strategy, which will help you analyze how you can attempt the exam and what your preparation strategy should be.

RPSC RAS Exam Pattern

The selection shall be a 03 (three) stage process consisting of the following Tests: 

1. Preliminary examination
2. Mains examination
3. Personal Interview

Preliminary Examination: 

The Preliminary Examination will consist of one paper, which will be of objective type and carry a maximum of 200 marks. The marks obtained in the Preliminary Examination by the candidates, who are declared qualified for admission to Main Examination will not be counted for determining their final order of merit.

Subject	Maximum Marks	Time duration
General Knowledge & General Science	200	3 Hours

Mains Examination: 

The written examination will consist of the following four papers which will be descriptive or analytical. A candidate must appear in all the papers listed below which will also consist of a question paper of brief, medium, long answer, and descriptive type questions. The standard of General Hindi and General English will be that of Senior Secondary level. The time allowed for each paper will be 3 hours.

S. No	Paper	Maximum Marks	Time duration
Paper-I	General Studies-I	200	3 hours
Paper-II	General Studies-II	200	3 hours
Paper-III	General Studies-III	200	3 hours
Paper-IV	General Hindi and General English	200	3 hours

Viva-Voce or Personal Interview:

The Candidates appearing in the main examination shall be required to obtain a minimum of 10% marks on each paper and 15% marks in aggregate out of the total marks of all papers in the main examination to qualify for appearing in the personal Interview. The personal interview will be of 100 marks.

RPSC RAS exam preparation Strategy 2021- Important Tips

• Study as per syllabus and study according to the syllabus. Books generally are not written specifically for UPSC/RPSC exams. We should avoid getting trapped in the books. Always keeps syllabus easily accessible and meticulously focuses on the content given in the syllabus, so much so that while reading any newspaper article, it should come to your mind as to which part of the syllabus, the given article relates to and what can be asked in the exam about this.
• Language Paper IV has an important role in securing good marks. The time investment is minimal and the return is high. This paper contains 25% marks for Hindi Grammar. Revising Grammar repeatedly will help students memorize all essentials. English grammar should also be revised by English medium students.
• How can you determine what is important? Review the previous year’s papers. This will give you a good idea of what’s being asked. The examination has been conducted for many years. Questions are asked from certain areas repeatedly. Focus more on these topics during your study. 
• Marks are given based on what you have written, not what you know. Developing writing skills is therefore essential. It is important to note that marks are given according to the dimensions of the answers and not according to their length. Marks cannot be gained by overemphasizing one dimension and filling the answer space. Test series provide an opportunity for answering questions effectively.

RPSC RAS exam preparation Strategy 2021 –Book-list:

Subject	Prep Sources (RPSC RAS books)
Current events of National & International importance	Standard NewspaperMonthly Current Affairs Magazine
Indian History and National Movement	Ancient and Medieval– School Textbooks – NCERT NotesModern – Spectrum (Rajiv Ahir)-NCERT Notes: Modern Indian History NotesNational Movement – IGNOU B.A. Notes
Indian and World Geography	Class 6 to 12 NCERT Geography BooksWorld Atlas
Indian Governance and Polity	Laxmikant
Social and Economic Development	Basics of Indian Economics-School textbooks (Standard 9-12)
Environmental Ecology, Climate Change, and Biodiversity	PD Sharma reference Book
General Science	School textbooks from classes 6-12General Science Lucent

Sources for Rajasthan Related Knowledge

Topics	Study Sources
History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition, and Heritage of Rajasthan	Raj Panorama Vol 2 – Rajasthan: History, art, culture Krishan Gopal Sharma – History & culture of Rajasthan
Economy of Rajasthan	Rajasthan Economic Review Raj Panorama Vol-1: Rajasthan- Geography, economy & polity guide (Hindi medium)
Rajasthan Broad Physical Features: Mountains, Plateaus, Plains, Rivers, and Lakes.	Raj Panorama Vol-1: Rajasthan: Geography, Economy & Polity Alternatively Harimohan Saxena

Step-by-Step RPSC RAS strategy

Step 1: Know the syllabus well

Step 2: Strengthen your basics

Step 3: Enhance Your Knowledge

Step 4: Practice Answer-Writing

Step 5: Mock-Test Based Learning for Prelims

RPSC RAS Exam preparation strategy: General Tips and Tricks

Here are a few tips and tricks to clear the RPSC RAS Exam. 

1. Make Time Table- Many students apply for any exam but then do not study systematically. For systematic study you need a proper time table. So first of all prepare a time table covering all the topics asked in the exam.
2. Read good books: There are plenty of books available in the market, but reading all of them will be of no use. Refer to the standard books only. If you have notes from your coaching institute then refer to them for your preparation.
3. Answer Writing: Focus should be given to answer writing for the mains exam. Start practicing answer writing from the beginning, so that you can get used to the habit of writing.
4. Read Newspaper: For the current affairs section, a newspaper is a must.
5. Revision is the key: One thing that sets toppers apart is the habit of revision. For this exam, revision is the key, you have to remember whatever you are reading.
6. Mock Tests for Prelims: Join a mock test series for better understanding of the actual exam level, test series can immensely help you in acing this exam.
7. Previous Year Question Papers: Go through the previous year question papers, It will help you to get a better idea of the level of exam and the kind of questions asked.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)