RAS Mains (New Pattern) Scheme of Examination and Syllabus (2013) -

Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services Combined

Competitive Examination

RAS Mains (New Pattern)

1. Scheme of Examination:

(a) The number of candidates to be admitted to the Main Examination will be 15 times the total approximate number of vacancies (category wise) to be filled in the year in the various Services and posts, but in the said range all those candidates who secure the same percentage of marks as may be fixed by the Commission for any lower range will be admitted to the Main Examination.

(b) The written examination will consist of the following four papers which will be descriptive /analytical. A candidate must take all the papers listed below which will also consist of question paper of brief, medium, long answer and descriptive type question. The standard of General Hindi and General English will be that of Sr. Secondary Level. The time allowed for each paper shall be 3 hours.

Paper	Subject	Marks	Time
I	General Studies –I	200	3 Hours
II	General Studies-II	200	3 Hours
III	General Studies-III	200	3 Hours
IV	General Hindi and General English	200	3 Hours

2. RAS Mains (New Pattern) Syllabus (2013)

Paper – I General Knowledge and General Studies- 

History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition & Heritage of Rajasthan-

•  Major Landmarks in the History of Rajasthan, Major Dynasties, their Administrative and Revenue System. Socio-cultural Issues.
• 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.
• Rajsathani Culture, Traditions and Heritage.
• Religious Movements, Saints & Lok devtas of Rajasthan.
• Important Tourist Places.
• Leading Personalities of Rajasthan

Indian History

Ancient & Medieval Period:

• Salient features and Major Landmarks of Ancient and Medieval India.
• Art, Culture, Literature and Architecture. 
•  Major Dynasties, Administrative, Social and Economic system. Socio-cultural Issues, Prominent Movements.
• Ancient Indian Cultural System & Ideals- Varna Vyavastha, Ashram Vyavastha, Sanskar Vyavastha, Doctrine of Purushartha, Rina and Rita.
• Secularism, Religious Tolerance, Religious Unity.

Modern Period:-

• Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues.
• The Freedom Struggle & Indian National Movement- its various stages and important contributors /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.

History of Modern World

•  Renaissance and Reformations.
• American War of Independence.
• Industrial Revolution, French Revolution and Russian Revolution.
• Imperialism and colonialism in Asia and Africa.
• World War First and World War Second.

Indian Constitution, Political System & Governance

• Indian Constitution : historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.
• Determinants and Nature of Indian Politics, Election and Voting Behavior, Coalition Governments.
• Parliamentary Form of Government.
• Federal Dynamics.
• Judicial Review.
• Challenges of National Integration.

Administrative System of Rajasthan

• Administrative Setup and Administrative Culture in Rajasthan.
• Various Rights and Citizen Charter.

Economic Concepts and Indian Economy

• Accounting- Techniques of Analysis of Financial Statements, Working Capital Management.
• Auditing- Meaning, Objects, Detection of Frauds and Errors, Internal Control, Social Audit, Propriety Audit, Performance Audit, Efficiency Audit.
• Budgeting- Different types of Budgeting, Budgetary Control, Responsibility Accounting, Social Accounting, Different types of Deficits- Budgetary, Fiscal & Revenue Deficit.
• Major Sectors of Economy- Agriculture, Industry, Service and Trade- Current Status, Issues & initiatives.
• Banking- Role of Commercial Banks, Issue of NPA, Financial Inclusion
• Major Economic Problems and Government Initiatives.
• Growth, Development & Planning- Issues, trends & initiatives; Fast, inclusive & Sustainable Growth. Growth Indicators.
• Public Finance, Monetary Policies, Inflation & Control Mechanism, Repo Rate, Reverse Repo Rate, CRR & SLR. Tax Reforms in India, Direct & Indirect Tax Reforms. Subsidies- Cash Transfer of Subsidy Issue.
• Concept of Money Supply and High Powered Money.
• Food Security & PDS.
• Role of Foreign Capital, MNCs in Indian Economy.
• Investment and Disinvestment Policies.
• New waves of Economic Reforms in India.
• Role and Functions of Reserve Bank, SEBI, Planning Commission.

Economy of Rajasthan

• Macro overview of Economy of Rajasthan.
• Major Agricultural, Industrial and Service sector Issues.
• Growth, Development and Planning with special reference to Rajasthan.
• Infrastructure & Resources, Sources of high growth for Rajasthan Economy.
• Major development projects of Rajasthan.
• Public Private Partnership Model for Economic Transformation in the State.
• Demographic Scenario of the State and its impact.

Goegraphy of World and India

World Geography:-

• Broad Physical features.
• Environmental and Ecological Issues.
• Current Geopolitical Conflict Zones.

Geography of India:

• Broad Physical Features and Major Physiographic Divisions
• Environmental and Ecological Issues.
• Natural Resources

Geography of Rajasthan-

• Major Geographical Regions.
• Natural Vegetation.
• Livestocks, Wildlife & its Conservation.
• Agro-climatic Regions.
• Metallic & Non-Metallic Minerals.
• Energy Resources- Conventional & Non-conventional.
• Population & Tribes.

Paper –II

General Knowledge and General Studies

Logical reasoning (Deductive, Inductive, Abductive):-

• Statementand Assumptions, Statement and Argument, Statements and Conclusion, Courses of Action
• Analytical Reasoning.

Mental Ability:-

• Number series, Letter series, Odd man out, Coding-Decoding, Problems relating to Relations, Shapes and their sub sections, Venn diagram.

Basic Numeracy

(Elementary knowledge of Mathematical and Statistical Analysis) :-

• Number System, Problems on Numbers and Order of Magnitude, Ratio and Proportion, Compound Proportion, Percentage, Average, H.C.F., L.C.M., Square Root, Cube Root, Time and Work, Time, Speed and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Area and Perimeter of Simple Geometrical Shapes.
• Data Analysis (Tables, Bar diagram, Line graph, Pie-chart) and Interpretation of Categorized Data, Sampling, Probability, Linear Regression and Correlation, Distribution (Binomial, Poisson & Normal).

General Science & Technology:-

General and Everyday Science-

• Basics of Physics, Chemistry and Biological Sciences.
• Basic Knowledge of Computers and Use of Information Technology in Administration,e-governance, e-commerce.
• Food and Nutrition, Health Care.
• General Issues on Environment, Ecological Preservation, Conservation of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Biodiversity.
• Contributions of Scientists in the Development of Science and Technology with Particular Reference to India
• Importance of Science and Technology in development of India

Important Technological Concepts and Advancements

• Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
• Space Technology and Robotics
• Forensic Science Technology
• Food and Nutrition Technology
• Nanotechnology
• Biotechnology
• Defense Technology
• Other Recent Technologies and Innovations
• Technology Related Issues Regarding Intellectual Property Right.

• Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Dairy and Animal Husbandry with special reference to Rajasthan.
• Various Scientific & Technological Projects of Rajasthan.

Paper –III

General Knowledge and General Studies

Current Affairs-

• Major Current events and happenings of State (Rajsathan), National and International Importance
• Persons and Places in recent news
• Games and Sports related Activities

India and Global Perspective-

India in Global Perspective-

• Current Global Developments impeaching upon Society and Economy of India.
• Emerging World Order in the Post Cold War Era, Role and Impact of UNO and different world Organisations.
• Comparative status of Developing, Emerging and Developed Countries,Problems of Developing Countries.
• Threat of War and Disastrous Weapons, Risks of Nuclear Power.

Global Economic issues and trends-

• Issue of Economic Imbalances.
• Role of World Bank, IMF WTO & other Important International Organisations in world Economy
• Impacts of Globalisation, Privatisation, Liberalisation,

International Affair and Diplomatic Strategy-

• International Affair and Indian Foreign Policy.
• International Treaties and Summits.
• Geo–Political and Strategic Developments in India’s Neighborhood and their Impact on India.

Current Sensitive Issues-

Issues related to National Integrity and Security :-

Areas of Socio-political conflicts between and within Indian States,Traditional, Contemporary and Emerging Threats; Internal and External Threats; Threats of Conflicts, Naxal Problems, Terrorism, Trans-border Infiltration and Insurgency Issues,Communalism, Organised crimes, Cyber issues, Drug trafficking and other such issues.

Governance Issues :-

 Sustainable and Inclusive Growth, Current Social Challenges, Issues related to Youth, Women, Children, Old Age People, Minority, Weaker Sections, Tribal, Farmers, Labourers and Professionals in India and Rajasthan. Gender Equality, Women Empowerment, Human Rights, Social Justice, Land Acquisition. Challenges pertaining to Urbanisation, Demographic imbalances, Regional imbalances and Social Conflicts.

Pressure Groups and Organisational Development:-

Role of NGOs, Civil Society, Action Groups, Self Help Groups; Producer’s Associations, Consumer Forums, Co-operative Groups.

Possibilities, Resources and Programmes for Development in Rajasthan-

• Important Issues of Development with Special Reference to Rajasthan
• Infrastructure & Resources of Rajasthan - Current Status, Issues & Initiatives
• Various National Missions, Projects and Schemes of Rajasthan- Their Objectives and Impact.

General & Administrative Management-

l  Management, Administration and Public Management: - Meaning, Nature and Importance; Theories of Management and Work Leadership; Functions of Management : Planning, Organization, Staffing, Coordination, Direction, Motivation, Communication and Control.

• Concept of Power and Authority, Responsibility and Delegation.
• Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility.
• New dimensions of Public Management, Management of Change.

Administrative Ethics-

• Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, Determinants and Consequences of Ethics in human actions; Dimensions of Ethics; Ethics in Private and Public Relationships.
• Aptitude and Foundational Value of Civil Services : integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections.
• Emotional Intelligence : concepts and their utilities and application in administration and governance.
• Strengthening of Moral values in Governance and Public Administration.

Paper–IV

Knowledge of Language (Hindi and English)

चतुर्थ प्रश्नपत्र- भाषागत ज्ञान (हिन्दी एवं अंग्रेजी)

सामान्य हिन्दी (राजस्थानी सहित)

कुल अंक: 120

हिन्दी

अंक - 100

इस प्रश्न पत्र का उद्देश्य अभ्यर्थी की भाषा-विषयक क्षमता तथा उसके विचारों की सही, स्पष्ट एवं प्रभावपूर्ण अभिव्यक्ति की परख करना है।

भाग ‘‘अ’’

अंक - 30

• संधि एवं संधिविच्छेद- दिए हुए शब्दों में संधि करना और संधि-विच्छेद करना।
• उपसर्ग - उपसर्गों का सामान्य ज्ञान और उनके संयोग से शब्दों की संरचना और शब्दों में विद्यमान उपसर्गों को पृथक् करना।
• प्रत्यय - प्रत्ययों का सामान्य ज्ञान और उनके संयोग से शब्दों की संरचना और शब्दों में विद्यमान प्रत्ययों को पृथक् करना।
• शब्द-युग्मों का अर्थभेद
• एक वाक्यांश के लिए एक सार्थक शब्द
• वाक्य-शुद्धि - विभिन्न व्याकरणिक अशुद्धियों वाले वाक्य को शुद्ध करना।
• मुहावरे व अनुप्रयोग
• पारिभाषिक-शब्दावली - प्रशासन से सम्बन्धित अंग्रेजी शब्दों के समानार्थक हिन्दी शब्द।

भाग ‘‘ब’’

अंक - 30

• संक्षिप्तीकरण - गद्यावतरण का उचित शीर्षक एवं एक-तिहाई शब्दों में संक्षिप्तीकरण (गद्यावतरण की शब्द - सीमा 150 शब्द एवं संक्षिप्तीकरण लगभग 50 शब्दों में होना चाहिए)
• वृद्धीकरण - किसी सूक्ति, प्रसिद्ध कथन आदि का भाव विस्तार। (शब्द-सीमा 150 शब्द)
• पत्र-लेखन एवं प्रारूप - कार्यालयी पत्र, निविदा, परिपत्र और अधिसूचना।

भाग ‘‘स’’

अंक - 40

किसी समसामयिक एवं अन्य विषय पर निबंध-लेखन (शब्द - सीमा 500 शब्द)

नोट - पाँच विकल्पों में से किसी एक विषय पर निबंध लेखन।

राजस्थानी साहित्य एवं बोलियाँ

कुल अंक - 20

खण्ड-क (कुल अंक - 10)

• राजस्थानी साहित्य का उद्भव एवं विकास
• राजस्थान की विविध बोलियाँ एवं प्रचलन क्षेत्र
• राजस्थानी कहावतों/मुहावरों का हिन्दी अर्थ
• राजस्थानी शब्दों के हिन्दी समानार्थक शब्द
• राजस्थानी पद्य का हिन्दी अनुवाद

खण्ड -ख (कुल अंक- 10)

इस भाग में राजस्थानी साहित्य के प्रमुख रचनाकारों एवं उनकी रचनाओं से संबंधित एवं लोक साहित्य की विधाओं से संबंधित परिचयात्मक प्रश्न पूछे जाएंगे।

1. एक सामान्य परिचयात्मक प्रश्न राजस्थानी काव्य/लोकगीतों से संबंधित होगा।

2. एक सामान्य परिचयात्मक प्रश्न राजस्थानी गद्य की विविध विधाओं/लोक-कथा/ लोक-गाथा से संबंधित होगा।

अंग्रेजी (English) कुल अंक- 80

भाग-अ (Part-A) 30 MARKS

GRAMMAR

• Articles
• Preposition
• Change of Voice
• Change of Narration
• Determiners
• Tenses
• Modals
• Synonyms & Antonyms
• Phrasal Verbs & Idioms
• One word substitute

भाग-ब (Part-B) 20 MARKS

COMPREHENSION AND TRANSLATION

• Translation of five sentences (Hindi to English)
• Comprehension of unseen passage (250 words approx.) followed by 5 questions.
• Note : Question No. 5 should preferably be on vocabulary

भाग-स (Part-C) 30 MARKS

COMPOSITION

• Paragraph Writing (200 Words approx.)

           Any one out of 3 topics)

• Letter Writing / Report Writing: (150 Words approx.)

           OR 
           Precis writing