RAS Exam Pattern and Syllabus

Stage I: Preliminary examination

RAS Prelims Exam Pattern

Number of Questions	150
Total marks	200 marks
Duration	3 hours
Subjects covered	General Knowledge and General Science
Negative marking	1/3rd of the mark will be deducted for every wrong answer

RAS Prelims Exam Syllabus

S. No.	Subjects	Topics
1.	History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition & Heritage of Rajasthan	Pre-historical sites of Rajasthan- from Palaeolithic to Chalcolithic and Bronze Age. Historical Rajasthan: Important historical centres of Early Christian Era. Society, Religion and Culture in Ancient Rajasthan. Political and Cultural achievements of prominent rulers of major dynasties - Guhila, Pratihar, Chauhan, Parmar, Rathore, Sisodiya and Kachchawa. Administrative and Revenue System in Medieval Rajasthan. Emergence of Modern Rajasthan: Agents of Social Awakening in Rajasthan during 19th - 20th Centuries. Political Awakening: role of newspapers and political institutions. Tribal and Peasant movements in 20th century, Praja Mandal movements in various princely states during 20th century. Integration of Rajasthan. Architectural Tradition of Rajasthan- temples, forts, palaces and man- made water bodies; Various schools of paintings and handicrafts. Performing Art: Classical Music and Classical Dance; Folk Music & Instruments; Folk Dances & Drama. Language & Literature: Dialects of Rajasthani Language. Literature of Rajasthani language and Folk literature. Religious Life: Religious Communities, Saints and Sects in Rajasthan. Folk Deities of Rajasthan. Social Life in Rajasthan: Fairs and festivals; Social customs and traditions; attires and ornaments Leading Personalities of Rajasthan.
2.	Indian History - Ancient and Medieval period	Cultural Foundations of India - Indus and Vedic Age; Renunciatory tradition and new religious ideas of 6th Century BC- Ajivakas, Buddhism and Jainism. Achievements of prominent rulers of major dynasties: Maurya, Kushan, Satavahan, Gupta, Chalukya, Pallava and Chola. Art and Architecture in Ancient India. Development of Language and Literature in Ancient India: Sanskrit, Prakrit and Tamil. Sultanate Period: Achievements of prominent Sultanate Rulers. Cultural achievements of Vijaynagar. Mughal Period: Political challenges and reconciliation- Afghan, Rajput, Deccan States & Maratha. Development of Art & Architecture, Paintings and Music during the medieval period. Religious & Literary contribution of Bhakti & Sufi movement.
3.	Indian History - Modern period (from early 19th century to 1964)	Evolution of Modern India & Emergence of Nationalism: Intellectual awakening; Press; Western education. Socio- religious reforms during the 19th century: various leaders and institutions. The Freedom Struggle & Indian National Movement- its various stages, streams, and important contributors, contributions from different parts of the country. Post-independence Nation Building: The linguistic reorganization of the states, Institutional building during Nehruvian age, Development of science and technology.
4.	Geography of World and India	World Geography Major Landforms- Mountains, Plateaus, Plains & Deserts Major Rivers & Lakes Types of Agriculture Major Industrial Regions Environmental Issues- Desertification, Deforestation, Climate Change & Global Warming, Ozone Layer Depletion Geography of India Major Landforms- Mountains, Plateaus, Plains Mechanism of Monsoon & Rainfall distribution Major Rivers & Lakes Major Crops- Wheat, Rice, Cotton, Sugarcane, Tea & Coffee Major Minerals- Iron ore, Manganese, Bauxite, Mica Power Resources- Conventional & Non-Conventional Major Industrial Regions. National Highways & Major Transport Corridors
5.	Geography of Rajasthan	Major physiographic regions and their characteristics Climatic characteristics Major Rivers & Lakes Natural Vegetation & Soil Major Crops- Wheat, Maize, Barley, Cotton, Sugarcane & Bajra Major Industries Major Irrigation Projects & Water Conservation Techniques Population-Growth, Density, Literacy, Sex-ratio & Major Tribes Minerals- Metallic & Non-Metallic Power Resources- Conventional & Non-Conventional Biodiversity & its Conservation Tourist Centres & Circuits
6.	Indian Constitution, Political System & Governance	Indian Constitution: Philosophical Postulates Constituent Assembly, Salient features of Indian Constitution, Constitutional Amendments. Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy, Fundamental Duties. Indian Political System President, Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Parliament, Supreme Court & Judicial Review. Election Commission of India, Comptroller and Auditor General, NITI Aayog, Central Vigilance Commission, Lokpal, Central Information Commission, National Human Rights Commission. Federalism, Democratic Politics in India, Coalition Governments, National Integration.
7.	Political and Administrative System of Rajasthan	State Political System Governor, Chief Minister and Council of Ministers, Legislative Assembly, High Court. Administrative System District Administration, Local Self Government, Panchayati Raj Institutions. Institutions Rajasthan Public Service Commission, State Human Rights Commission, Lokayukt, State Election Commission, State Information Commission. Public Policy & Rights Public Policy, Legal Rights and Citizen’s Charter.
8.	Economic Concepts and Indian Economy	Basic Concepts of Economics Basic Knowledge of Budgeting, Banking, Public Finance, Goods and Service Tax, 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 Inflation- Concept, Impact and Control Mechanism Economic Development & Planning Major Sectors of Economy:- Current Status, Issues & Initiatives of Agriculture, Industry, Service and Trade sectors Major Economic Problems and Government Initiatives. Economic Reforms and Liberalization Human Resource and Economic Development Human Development Index Happiness Index Poverty and Unemployment:- Concept, Types, Causes, Remedies and Current Flagship Schemes. Social Justice and Empowerment Provisions for Weaker Sections.
9.	Economy of Rajasthan	Macro overview of Economy. Major Agricultural, Industrial and Service Sector Issues. Growth, Development and Planning. Infrastructure & Resources. Major Development Projects. Major Welfare Schemes of State Government for SC/ST/Backward Classes/ Minorities/ Disabled Persons, Destitute, Women, Children, Old Age People, Farmers & Labourers.
10.	Science and Technology	Basics of Everyday Science. Computers, Information and Communication Technology. Defence Technology, Space Technology and Satellites. Nanotechnology, Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering. Food and Nutrition, Blood Groups and Rh Factor. Health care; Infectious, Non-Infectious and Zoonotic diseases. Environmental and Ecological Changes and their Impact. Biodiversity, Conservation of Natural Resources and Sustainable Development. Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry and Animal Husbandry with special reference to Rajasthan. Development of Science and Technology with special reference to Rajasthan
11.	Reasoning & Mental Ability	Logical Reasoning (Deductive, Inductive, Abductive): Statement and Assumptions Statement and Argument Statements and Conclusion Statement and Courses of Action Analytical Reasoning Mental Ability: Number /Letter sequences Coding/Decoding Problems related to Relations Direction sense test Logical Venn diagram Mirror / Water images Shapes and their sub sections Basic Numeracy Ratio, Proportion and Partnership Percentage Simple and Compound Interest Perimeter and Area of Plane figures Data Analysis (Tables, Bar diagram, Line graph, Pie-chart) Mean(Arithmetic, Geometric and Harmonic), Median and Mode Permutation and Combination Probability (Simple Problems)
12.	Current Affairs	Major Current Events and Issues of Rajasthan, India, and International Importance. Persons, Places, and Institutions in News. Games and Sports-related activities.

Stage II: Mains Examination

RAS Mains Exam Pattern

Mains exam has four subjective papers, including three General Studies papers and one Hindi/English Language paper.
Total Marks: 800 (each paper carries 200 marks)

S.No.	Papers	Total marks	Duration of exam	Subjects
1.	General Studies Paper I	200	3 hours	History, Economics, Sociology
2.	General Studies Paper II	200	3 hours	Administration, Political Science, Management
3.	General Studies Paper III	200	3 hours	Science and Technology, Environment, Geography
4.	General Hindi and English	200	3 hours

RAS Mains Syllabus

General Studies Paper-I

Units	Detailed syllabus
Unit 1: History	Part A - History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition and Heritage of Rajasthan Major landmarks in the History of Rajasthan from Pre-historic time to close of 18th Century, Important dynasties, their administrative and revenue system. Salient events of 19th & 20th centuries: Peasant & Tribal Movements. Political Awakening, Freedom Movement and Integration. Heritage of Rajasthan: Performing & fine Art, Handicraft and Architecture; Fairs, Festivals, Folk Music and Folk Dance Important works of Rajasthani Literature and Dialects of Rajasthan. Saints , Lok Devtas and eminent personalities of Rajasthan Part B - Indian History & Culture Indian heritage: Fine Art, Performing Art, Architecture & Literature from Indus Civilization to British Era. Religious Movements and religious philosophy in Ancient and Medieval India. History of Modern India from beginning of 19th Century to 1965 AD: Significant events, personalities and issues. Indian National Movement- Its various stages & streams, important contributors and contribution from different parts of the country. Socio-religious Reform Movements in 19th and 20th Century. Post Independence consolidation and reorganisation – Accession of princely states & Linguistic reorganisation of the states. Part C - History of Modern World Renaissance and Reformation. Enlightenment and Industrial Revolution. Imperialism and colonialism in Asia and Africa. Impact of World Wars.
Unit 2: Economics	Part A- Indian Economy Major Sectors of Economy: Agriculture, Industry & Service- Current Status, Issues and Initiatives. Banking: Concept of Money supply & High Powered Money. Role and Functions of Central Bank & Commercial Banks, issues of NPA, Financial Inclusion. Monetary Policy- Concept, objectives & Instruments. Public Finance: Tax reforms in India- Direct & Indirect, subsidies- Cash Transfer and other related issues. Recent Fiscal Policy of India. Recent Trends in Indian Economy: Role of Foreign Capital, MNCs, PDS, FDI, Exim Policy, 12th Finance Commission, Poverty alleviation schemes. Part B- World Economy Global Economic issues and trends: Role of World Bank, IMF & WTO. Concept of Developing, Emerging and Developed countries. India in global Scenario. Part C- Economy of Rajasthan Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Dairy and Animal husbandry with special reference to Rajasthan. Industrial Sector- Growth and recent trends. Growth, Development & Planning with special reference to Rajasthan. Recent development and issues in service sector of Rajasthan. Major Development Projects of Rajasthan- their objectives and impact. Public Private Partnership Model for Economic Transformation in Rajasthan. Demographic Scenario of the State and its impact on Rajasthan Economy.
Unit 3: SOCIOLOGY, MANAGEMENT, ACCOUNTING & AUDITING	Part A- Sociology Development of Sociological Thought in India Social Values Caste Class & Occupation Sanskritization Varna, Ashram, Purusharth and Sanskar Vyavastha Secularism Issues and Problems of Society. Tribal community of Rajasthan: Bhil, Mina (Meena) and Garasia. Part B- Management Management – Scope, concept, functions of Management – Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Direction, Coordination and Control, Decision-Making: concept, process and techniques. Modern concept of Marketing, Marketing Mix – Product, Price, Place and Promotion Objective, concept of maximization of wealth, Sources of Finance – Short and Long term, Capital Structure, Cost of Capital Concept and Main theories of Leadership and Motivation, Communication, Basics of recruitment, selection, induction, training & development and appraisal system Part C- Accounting & Auditing Techniques of analysis of Financial statements, Basics of Working Capital Management, Responsibility and Social Accounting Meaning & Objectives of Auditing, Internal Control, Social, Performance and Efficiency Audit. Basics of different types of Budgeting, Budgetary control

Units

Detailed syllabus

Unit 1: History

Part A - History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition and Heritage of Rajasthan

Major landmarks in the History of Rajasthan from Pre-historic time to close of 18th Century, Important dynasties, their administrative and revenue system.
Salient events of 19th & 20th centuries: Peasant & Tribal Movements.
Political Awakening, Freedom Movement and Integration.
Heritage of Rajasthan: Performing & fine Art, Handicraft and Architecture; Fairs, Festivals, Folk Music and Folk Dance Important works of Rajasthani Literature and Dialects of Rajasthan.
Saints , Lok Devtas and eminent personalities of Rajasthan

Part B - Indian History & Culture Indian heritage:

Fine Art, Performing Art, Architecture & Literature from Indus Civilization to British Era.
Religious Movements and religious philosophy in Ancient and Medieval India.
History of Modern India from beginning of 19th Century to 1965 AD: Significant events, personalities and issues.
Indian National Movement- Its various stages & streams, important contributors and contribution from different parts of the country.
Socio-religious Reform Movements in 19th and 20th Century.
Post Independence consolidation and reorganisation – Accession of princely states & Linguistic reorganisation of the states.

Part C - History of Modern World

Renaissance and Reformation.
Enlightenment and Industrial Revolution.
Imperialism and colonialism in Asia and Africa.
Impact of World Wars.

Unit 2: Economics

Part A- Indian Economy Major Sectors of Economy:

Agriculture, Industry & Service- Current Status, Issues and Initiatives.
Banking: Concept of Money supply & High Powered Money. Role and Functions of Central Bank & Commercial Banks, issues of NPA, Financial Inclusion.
Monetary Policy- Concept, objectives & Instruments.
Public Finance: Tax reforms in India- Direct & Indirect, subsidies- Cash Transfer and other related issues. Recent Fiscal Policy of India.
Recent Trends in Indian Economy: Role of Foreign Capital, MNCs, PDS, FDI, Exim Policy, 12th Finance Commission, Poverty alleviation schemes.

Part B- World Economy

Global Economic issues and trends: Role of World Bank, IMF & WTO.
Concept of Developing, Emerging and Developed countries. India in global Scenario.

Part C- Economy of Rajasthan

Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Dairy and Animal husbandry with special reference to Rajasthan.
Industrial Sector- Growth and recent trends. Growth, Development & Planning with special reference to Rajasthan.
Recent development and issues in service sector of Rajasthan.
Major Development Projects of Rajasthan- their objectives and impact.
Public Private Partnership Model for Economic Transformation in Rajasthan.
Demographic Scenario of the State and its impact on Rajasthan Economy.

Unit 3: SOCIOLOGY, MANAGEMENT, ACCOUNTING & AUDITING

Part A- Sociology

Development of Sociological Thought in India
Social Values
Caste Class & Occupation
Sanskritization
Varna, Ashram, Purusharth and Sanskar Vyavastha
Secularism
Issues and Problems of Society.
Tribal community of Rajasthan: Bhil, Mina (Meena) and Garasia.

Part B- Management

Management – Scope, concept, functions of Management – Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Direction, Coordination and Control, Decision-Making: concept, process and techniques.
Modern concept of Marketing, Marketing Mix – Product, Price, Place and Promotion
Objective, concept of maximization of wealth, Sources of Finance – Short and Long term, Capital Structure, Cost of Capital
Concept and Main theories of Leadership and Motivation, Communication, Basics of recruitment, selection, induction, training & development and appraisal system

Part C- Accounting & Auditing

Techniques of analysis of Financial statements, Basics of Working Capital Management, Responsibility and Social Accounting
Meaning & Objectives of Auditing, Internal Control, Social, Performance and Efficiency Audit.
Basics of different types of Budgeting, Budgetary control

General Studies Paper II

Units	Detailed syllabus
Unit 1: Administrative Ethics	Ethics and Human Values : Lesson from lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators. Role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values. Ethical concept-Rit and Rin, concept of Duties, concept of Good and Virtues. Ethics in private and public relationships- Behaviour, Moral and Political attitudes of administrators - Philosophical basis of Integrity. Ethics of Bhagavad Geeta and its role in Administration. Gandhian Ethics. Contribution of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers from India & World. Psycho-Stress Management. Case Studies. Emotional Intelligence - Concepts and their Utilities
Unit 2: General Science & Technology	Nanotechnology :- Concept and its application; Nano Mission of India. Nuclear technology :- Basic concept, radioactivity and its applications, different types of nuclear reactors, civilian and military uses. Institutional structure for development of nuclear technology in India. Telecommunication :- Basic concept, Telecom application for socio-economic development of masses, Indian telecom industry with brief history, National Telecom Policy and TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) Electromagnetic waves, communication systems, basics of computers, uses of information technology, e-governance and e-commerce in administration. Defence :- Types of missiles with reference to the India Missile Programme; Various chemical and biological weapons ; Role of DRDO in various fields (other than weapons). States of Matter Allotropes of carbon. pH Scale and importance of pH in daily life Corrosion and its prevention Catalyst Soap and Detergents - Cleansing action of soap. Polymers and their uses General awareness of digestive, respiratory, circulatory, excretory, coordination and reproductive system of Humans Application of Biotechnology and concerned Ethical and Intellectual Property Right Issues. Food and Human Health : General Awareness of Balanced and Unbalanced Food, Malnutrition, Intoxicants, Blood, Blood Group and Immunity (Antigen, Antibodies), Blood Transfusion, Immunization & Vaccination. Human diseases : Communicable & Non Communicable Diseases, Acute and Chronic Diseases; Causes and Prevention of Infectious, Genetic and Lifestyle Disease. Water quality and water purification. Public Health Initiatives with special reference to the State of Rajasthan. Contribution of Indian Scientists in Science and Technology. Ecosystem : Structure and Function. Atmosphere : Composition and Basic nutrient cycling (Nitrogen, Carbon and Water Cycles) Climate Change; Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy. Environmental Pollution and Degradation; Waste Management. Biodiversity and its conservation with special reference to the state of Rajasthan. Water Conservation with special reference to the Traditional Systems in the State of Rajasthan. Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Dairy and Animal Husbandry with special reference to Rajasthan.
Unit 3: Earth Science (Geography & Geology)	Part A- World Broad Physical Features: Mountains, Plateaus, Plains, Lakes and Glaciers. Earthquakes and Volcanoes: Types, distribution and their impact Earth and its Geological time scale. Current Geopolitical Problems. Part B- India Broad Physical Features: Mountains, Plateaus, Plains, Lakes and Glaciers. Major Physiographic divisions of India. Climate- Origin of Monsoon, Seasonal Climatic conditions, Distribution of rainfall and climatic regions, Natural Resources: (a) Water, Forest, Soil (b) Rocks & Mineral: Types and their uses Population: Growth, Distribution and Density, Sex-ratio, Literacy, urban and Rural Population. Part C- Rajasthan Broad Physical Features: Mountains, Plateaus, Plains, Rivers and Lakes. Major Physiographic Regions. Natural Vegetation and Climate. Livestock, Wildlife and its Conversation. Agriculture- Major Crops. Mineral Resources: (i) Metallic Minerals- Types, distribution and Industrial uses and their conservation. (ii)Non-Metallic Minerals- Types, distribution and Industrial uses and their conservation. Energy Resources: Conventional and Non-conventional Population and Tribes.

Units

Detailed syllabus

Unit 1: Administrative Ethics

Ethics and Human Values : Lesson from lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators. Role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values.
Ethical concept-Rit and Rin, concept of Duties, concept of Good and Virtues.
Ethics in private and public relationships- Behaviour, Moral and Political attitudes of administrators - Philosophical basis of Integrity.
Ethics of Bhagavad Geeta and its role in Administration. Gandhian Ethics.
Contribution of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers from India & World.
Psycho-Stress Management.
Case Studies.
Emotional Intelligence - Concepts and their Utilities

Unit 2: General Science & Technology

Nanotechnology :- Concept and its application; Nano Mission of India.
Nuclear technology :- Basic concept, radioactivity and its applications, different types of nuclear reactors, civilian and military uses. Institutional structure for development of nuclear technology in India.
Telecommunication :- Basic concept, Telecom application for socio-economic development of masses, Indian telecom industry with brief history, National Telecom Policy and TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India)
Electromagnetic waves, communication systems, basics of computers, uses of information technology, e-governance and e-commerce in administration.
Defence :- Types of missiles with reference to the India Missile Programme; Various chemical and biological weapons ; Role of DRDO in various fields (other than weapons).
States of Matter Allotropes of carbon.
pH Scale and importance of pH in daily life
Corrosion and its prevention Catalyst Soap and Detergents - Cleansing action of soap.
Polymers and their uses
General awareness of digestive, respiratory, circulatory, excretory, coordination and reproductive system of Humans
Application of Biotechnology and concerned Ethical and Intellectual Property Right Issues.
Food and Human Health : General Awareness of Balanced and Unbalanced Food, Malnutrition, Intoxicants, Blood, Blood Group and Immunity (Antigen, Antibodies), Blood Transfusion, Immunization & Vaccination.
Human diseases : Communicable & Non Communicable Diseases, Acute and Chronic Diseases; Causes and Prevention of Infectious, Genetic and Lifestyle Disease. Water quality and water purification.
Public Health Initiatives with special reference to the State of Rajasthan.
Contribution of Indian Scientists in Science and Technology.
Ecosystem : Structure and Function. Atmosphere : Composition and Basic nutrient cycling (Nitrogen, Carbon and Water Cycles)
Climate Change; Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy. Environmental Pollution and Degradation; Waste Management. Biodiversity and its conservation with special reference to the state of Rajasthan.
Water Conservation with special reference to the Traditional Systems in the State of Rajasthan.
Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Dairy and Animal Husbandry with special reference to Rajasthan.

Unit 3: Earth Science (Geography & Geology)

Part A- World Broad Physical Features:

Mountains, Plateaus, Plains, Lakes and Glaciers.
Earthquakes and Volcanoes: Types, distribution and their impact
Earth and its Geological time scale.
Current Geopolitical Problems.

Part B- India Broad Physical Features:

Mountains, Plateaus, Plains, Lakes and Glaciers. Major Physiographic divisions of India.
Climate- Origin of Monsoon, Seasonal Climatic conditions, Distribution of rainfall and climatic regions, Natural Resources: (a) Water, Forest, Soil (b) Rocks & Mineral: Types and their uses
Population: Growth, Distribution and Density, Sex-ratio, Literacy, urban and Rural Population.

Part C- Rajasthan Broad Physical Features:

Mountains, Plateaus, Plains, Rivers and Lakes.
Major Physiographic Regions.
Natural Vegetation and Climate.
Livestock, Wildlife and its Conversation.
Agriculture- Major Crops.
Mineral Resources: (i) Metallic Minerals- Types, distribution and Industrial uses and their conservation. (ii)Non-Metallic Minerals- Types, distribution and Industrial uses and their conservation.
Energy Resources: Conventional and Non-conventional Population and Tribes.

General Studies Paper III

Units	Detailed Syllabus
Unit 1: Indian Political System, World Politics and Current Affairs	Indian Constitution: Framing, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure. Ideological Contents: Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy, Fundamental Duties. Institutional framework- I: Parliamentary System, President, Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Parliament. Institutional Framework- II: Federalism, Centre-State relations, Supreme Court, High Courts, Judicial Review, Judicial Activism. Institutional Framework- III: Election Commission of India, Comptroller and Auditor General, Union Public Service Commission, NITI Aayog, Central Vigilance Commission, Central Information Commission, National Human Rights Commission Political Dynamics: Role of Cast, Religion, Class, Ethnicity, Language and Gender in Indian Politics, Political Parties and Electoral Behaviour, Civil Society and Political Movement, Issues related to National Integrity and Security.Potential areas of Socio-Political conflicts State Politics of Rajasthan: Party System, Political Demography, Different phases of Political competition in Rajasthan, Panchayati Raj and Urban self Government Institutions Emerging World Order in the post Cold War era, USA’s hegemony and its resistance, UN and Regional Organizations, International Terrorism and Environmental issues. Foreign Policy of India: Evolution, Determinants, India’s relations with USA, China, Russia and European Union, India’s role in UN, NAM, BRICS, G- 20, G- 77 and SAARC. Geo-political and Strategic development in South Asia, South East Asia and West Asia and their impact on India. Current Affairs: Current events, persons and places of Rajasthan, National and international importance, recent activities related to games and sports.
Unit 2: Concepts, Issues and Dynamics of Public Administration and Management	Administration and management: Meaning, nature and significance. Its role in developed & developing societies. Evolution of Public Administration as a discipline, new public administration, Theories of public administration. Concepts of power, authority, legitimacy, responsibility and delegation. Principles of organization: Hierarchy, Span of control and unity of command Functions of management, Corporate governance and social responsibility New dimensions of public management, management of change. Attitude and foundational values of civil services: integrity, impartiality, and non partisanship, dedication to public service, relationship between generalists and specialists. Legislative & Judicial control over administration: various methods and techniques of legislative & judicial control. Administrative setup, administrative culture in Rajasthan: Governor, Chief Minister, Council of Ministers, State Secretariat and Chief Secretary. District administration: organization, role of District Collector and Superintendent of Police, Sub-divisional and Tehsil administration. Development Administration: Meaning, Scope and Characteristics. State Human Rights Commission, State Election Commission, Lokayukt, Rajasthan Public Service Commission, Public Service Guarantee Act, 2011
Unit 3: Sports and Yoga, Behavior and Law Part A- Sports and Yoga	Part A - Sports and Yoga Sports Policies of India. Rajasthan State Sports Council. National Awards of Sports. (Arjuna Award, Dronacharya Award, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, Maharana Pratap Award etc.) Yoga - Positive way of Life. Eminent Players of India. First Aid in Sports. Participation of Indian Atheletes in Olympics and Para-Olympic Games. Part B - Behavior Intelligence: Cognitive intelligence, Social intelligence, Emotional intelligence, Cultural intelligence and Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligence. Personality: Psychoanalytical theories, Trait and Type theories, Determinants of personality and Assessment of personality. Learning and Motivation: styles of learning, Models of memory, causes of forgetting. Classification and types of motives, Theories of work motivation, Assessment of motivation Meeting Life Challenges: Stress: Nature, type, Sources, Symptoms, Effects, Stress Management, Promotion of Positive health and well being. Part C-Law Concepts of Law: Ownership and possession, Personality, Liability, Rights and Duties. Contemporary Legal issues: Right to information, Information technology law including cyber laws (concepts, purpose, prospects), Intellectual Property Rights (concepts, types, purpose, prospects) Crimes against Women and Children: Domestic Violence, Sexual Harassment the work place, the protection of children from sexual offenses Act 2012, Laws related to child labour. Important Land Laws in Rajasthan: Rajasthan Land Revenue Act, 1956; Rajasthan Tenancy Act, 1955

Units

Detailed Syllabus

Unit 1: Indian Political System, World Politics and Current Affairs

Indian Constitution: Framing, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure.
Ideological Contents: Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy, Fundamental Duties.
Institutional framework- I: Parliamentary System, President, Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Parliament.
Institutional Framework- II: Federalism, Centre-State relations, Supreme Court, High Courts, Judicial Review, Judicial Activism.
Institutional Framework- III: Election Commission of India, Comptroller and Auditor General, Union Public Service Commission, NITI Aayog, Central Vigilance Commission, Central Information Commission, National Human Rights Commission
Political Dynamics: Role of Cast, Religion, Class, Ethnicity, Language and Gender in Indian Politics, Political Parties and Electoral Behaviour, Civil Society and Political Movement, Issues related to National Integrity and Security.Potential areas of Socio-Political conflicts
State Politics of Rajasthan: Party System, Political Demography, Different phases of Political competition in Rajasthan, Panchayati Raj and Urban self Government Institutions
Emerging World Order in the post Cold War era, USA’s hegemony and its resistance, UN and Regional Organizations, International Terrorism and Environmental issues.
Foreign Policy of India: Evolution, Determinants, India’s relations with USA, China, Russia and European Union, India’s role in UN, NAM, BRICS, G- 20, G- 77 and SAARC.
Geo-political and Strategic development in South Asia, South East Asia and West Asia and their impact on India.
Current Affairs: Current events, persons and places of Rajasthan, National and international importance, recent activities related to games and sports.

Unit 2: Concepts, Issues and Dynamics of Public Administration and Management

Administration and management: Meaning, nature and significance. Its role in developed & developing societies. Evolution of Public Administration as a discipline, new public administration, Theories of public administration.
Concepts of power, authority, legitimacy, responsibility and delegation.
Principles of organization: Hierarchy, Span of control and unity of command
Functions of management, Corporate governance and social responsibility
New dimensions of public management, management of change.
Attitude and foundational values of civil services: integrity, impartiality, and non partisanship, dedication to public service, relationship between generalists and specialists.
Legislative & Judicial control over administration: various methods and techniques of legislative & judicial control.
Administrative setup, administrative culture in Rajasthan: Governor, Chief Minister, Council of Ministers, State Secretariat and Chief Secretary.
District administration: organization, role of District Collector and Superintendent of Police, Sub-divisional and Tehsil administration.
Development Administration: Meaning, Scope and Characteristics.
State Human Rights Commission, State Election Commission, Lokayukt, Rajasthan Public Service Commission, Public Service Guarantee Act, 2011

Unit 3: Sports and Yoga, Behavior and Law Part A- Sports and Yoga

Part A - Sports and Yoga

Sports Policies of India.
Rajasthan State Sports Council.
National Awards of Sports. (Arjuna Award, Dronacharya Award, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, Maharana Pratap Award etc.)
Yoga - Positive way of Life.
Eminent Players of India.
First Aid in Sports.
Participation of Indian Atheletes in Olympics and Para-Olympic Games.

Part B - Behavior Intelligence:

Cognitive intelligence, Social intelligence, Emotional intelligence, Cultural intelligence and Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligence.
Personality: Psychoanalytical theories, Trait and Type theories, Determinants of personality and Assessment of personality.
Learning and Motivation: styles of learning, Models of memory, causes of forgetting.
Classification and types of motives, Theories of work motivation, Assessment of motivation
Meeting Life Challenges: Stress: Nature, type, Sources, Symptoms, Effects, Stress Management, Promotion of Positive health and well being.

Part C-Law

Concepts of Law: Ownership and possession, Personality, Liability, Rights and Duties.
Contemporary Legal issues: Right to information, Information technology law including cyber laws (concepts, purpose, prospects), Intellectual Property Rights (concepts, types, purpose, prospects)
Crimes against Women and Children: Domestic Violence, Sexual Harassment the work place, the protection of children from sexual offenses Act 2012, Laws related to child labour. Important Land Laws in Rajasthan: Rajasthan Land Revenue Act, 1956; Rajasthan Tenancy Act, 1955

Paper IV - General Hindi and English

Subjects	Detailed syllabus
General Hindi	Part A: General Hindi Grammar (50 Marks) Part B: Precise Writing, Translation, Letter Writing etc. (50 Marks) Part C: Essay Writing (20 Marks)
General English	Part A- Grammar & Usage (20 Marks) Correction of Sentences: 10 sentences for correction with errors related to: Articles & Determiners Prepositions Tenses & Sequence of Tenses Modals Voice- Active & Passive Narration- Direct & Indirect Synonyms & Antonyms Phrasal Verbs & Idioms One Word Substitute Words often Confused or Misuse Part B- Comprehension, Translation & Precis Writing (30 Marks) Comprehension of an Unseen Passage (250 Words approximately) 05 Questions based on the passage. Question No. 05 should preferably be on vocabulary. Translation of five sentences from Hindi to English. Precis Writing (a short passage of approximately 150-200 words) Part C- Composition & Letter Writing (30 Marks) Paragraph Writing- Any 01 paragraph out of 03 given topics (approximately 200 words) Elaboration of a given theme (Any 1 out of 3, approximately 150 words) Letter Writing or Report Writing (approximately 150 words)

Subjects

Detailed syllabus

General Hindi

Part A: General Hindi Grammar (50 Marks)
Part B: Precise Writing, Translation, Letter Writing etc. (50 Marks)
Part C: Essay Writing (20 Marks)

General English

Part A- Grammar & Usage (20 Marks)

Correction of Sentences: 10 sentences for correction with errors related to: Articles & Determiners
Prepositions
Tenses & Sequence of Tenses
Modals
Voice- Active & Passive
Narration- Direct & Indirect
Synonyms & Antonyms
Phrasal Verbs & Idioms
One Word Substitute Words often Confused or Misuse

Part B- Comprehension, Translation & Precis Writing (30 Marks)

Comprehension of an Unseen Passage (250 Words approximately) 05 Questions based on the passage. Question No. 05 should preferably be on vocabulary.
Translation of five sentences from Hindi to English.
Precis Writing (a short passage of approximately 150-200 words)

Part C- Composition & Letter Writing (30 Marks)

Paragraph Writing- Any 01 paragraph out of 03 given topics (approximately 200 words)
Elaboration of a given theme (Any 1 out of 3, approximately 150 words)
Letter Writing or Report Writing (approximately 150 words)

RAS Exam Pattern and Syllabus