
RAS/RTS selection process is similar to UPSC IAS selection process. The preliminary examinations are followed by RAS Mains examination. Post RAS 2013, RPSC has changed the pattern of RAS mains examination to follow UPSC’s pattern of mains examination. Hence, in RAS mains examination also, there are 4 papers as follows:
Each paper is 200 marks and 3 hours duration. Now:
Step 1: Understand pattern & type of question paper
The first step towards mains preparation should be understanding the pattern of question papers given by RPSC. Now there is now separate answer booklets and answer have to be written in space provided. Further, each question paper contains a number of questions ranging from 0.5/1 marks to 10 Marks.
- English/Hindi Medium: RAS 2016 Mains Question Papers
Step 2: Familiarise yourself with the syllabus of RAS Mains examination:
- English Medium: Syllabus for RAS/RTS Comb. Comp. (Mains) Exam – 2016
- Hindi Medium: आरएएस / आरटीएस मैन्स परीक्षा – 2016 के लिए पाठ्यक्रम
Step 3: Read about basic books required and get yourself few to start with:
Step 4: Download Notes in PDF available for RAS Mains Exam
- English Medium: Download RAS notes in PDF from RajRAS
- Hindi Medium: RAS मैन्स परीक्षा नोट्स, डाउनलोड PDF
Step 5: Go through RajRAS sections as per syllabus of RAS Prelims Exam
Step 6: Attempt Mock Tests & Previous years question papers
Step 7: Practise & Practise answer writing