Quick answerThe official 2026 RAS Prelims scheme has one objective General Knowledge and General Science paper with 150 equal-mark questions, 200 marks and three hours. One-third of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for a wrong answer, and Prelims marks are used for screening rather than final merit.
Official scheme dated 9 January 2026RPSC RAS Prelims pattern
| Feature | Official 2026 scheme |
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| Subject | General Knowledge and General Science |
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| Question type | Objective multiple-choice |
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| Questions | 150, carrying equal marks |
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| Maximum marks | 200 |
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| Time | 3 hours |
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| Negative marking | One-third of the marks assigned to a question for each wrong answer |
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| Role | Screening test; marks are not counted for final order of merit |
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Balance Rajasthan depth with broad General Studies
- Rajasthan history, art, culture and heritage
- India’s history and national movement
- World, Indian and Rajasthan geography
- Polity, Constitution and governance
- Rajasthan administration and institutions
- Indian and Rajasthan economy
- Science, technology and environment
- Reasoning, mental ability and basic numeracy
- Rajasthan, national and international current affairs
- Government programmes and contemporary issues
Create a high-recall Rajasthan revision system
Maps
Practise rivers, regions, minerals, protected areas, irrigation, crops, industries and transport corridors visually.
Timelines
Arrange dynasties, movements, cultural developments and administrative changes chronologically.
Current linkage
Connect static topics with the state budget, economic review, schemes, institutions and recent events.
Use a three-round attempt strategy
- Round oneAnswer high-confidence questions and protect easy marks.
- Round twoUse elimination where two or more options can be ruled out with evidence.
- Round threeRevisit marked questions only after calculating time and negative-marking risk.
- Final checkVerify question numbers, response marking and unintentional omissions.
Test cycleConvert every mock into revision work
- Record wrong answers by topic and error type.
- Recheck the source before adding a new fact to notes.
- Calculate accuracy separately for confident and doubtful attempts.
- Revise weak Rajasthan units before the next mixed test.
- Use full mocks to stabilise attempt count and time allocation.
- Repeat missed PYQ themes until recall becomes reliable.
Frequently asked questionsRPSC RAS Prelims 2026 FAQs
How many questions are in RAS Prelims 2026?
The official scheme dated 9 January 2026 specifies 150 objective questions carrying equal marks.
What are the marks and duration of RAS Prelims?
The paper carries 200 marks and allows three hours under the official 2026 scheme.
Is there negative marking in RAS Prelims?
Yes. One-third of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for a wrong answer under the official 2026 scheme.
Are RAS Prelims marks counted in final merit?
No. The official scheme describes Prelims as a screening test and states that its marks are not counted for final order of merit.
What is the best way to prepare Rajasthan current affairs?
Connect current developments with static syllabus topics, use reliable state sources, maintain short issue notes and revise them through MCQs.