RPSC Syllabus 2026: Check Prelims and Mains Syllabus

Q: Ques: Does the RPSC 2026 exam have negative marking?

Ans: RPSC 2026 Mains exam does not have negative marking a it is descriptive in nature. The Prelims round, however, deducts ⅓ marks for every wrong answer.

Q: Ques: Does RPSC syllabus contain Rajasthan-related subject matters?

Ans: Yes, RPSC 2026 syllabus has Rajasthan-related subject matters for both Prelims and Mains. Questions can come in the areas of governance, geography, administration, institutions, current affairs, etc.

Q: Ques: Can candidates choose between General Hindi and General English papers?

Ans: No, candidates cannot choose between general Hindi and general English papers for RPSC mains. They must compulsorily attend both sections.

Q: Ques: How many marks are included in the mains round for each topics of the syllabus?

Ans: The Mains round of RPSC 2026 contains 4 Paper. Each Paper is evaluated out of 200 marks, combining to a total of 800.

Q: Ques: What is the nature of Prelims questions?

Ans: Prelims questions of RPSC 2026 are objective in nature. Mains Paper on the other hand, is descriptive/ analytical in nature for RPSC 2026.

Shilpa S

Feb 6, 2026

RPSC 2026 Syllabus is categorised according to the stages of Prelims and Mains. The Prelims exam, which is the initial screening stage, consists of 2 sections, evaluated on a total of 200 marks. Candidates who qualify the Prelims will be eligible for the Mains stage. The Mains exam of RPSC 2026 is divided into 4 papers. Candidates must attend all 4 papers compulsorily to qualify for the Interview round. The interview does not have a technical syllabus, but rather certain traits of the candidates for RPSC 2026.

Table of Contents

RPSC Prelims Syllabus 2026
RPSC Mains Syllabus 2026
RPSC Interview Syllabus 2026
RPSC 2026 Syllabus FAQs

RPSC Prelims Syllabus 2026

RPSC 2026 Prelims Exam consists of 2 topics with a maximum of 200 marks. Candidates get a duration of 2 hours to complete the exam. The main topics for RPSC 2026 Prelims are:

General Knowledge
General Science

Candidates can check the list below for a detailed syllabus for RPSC Prelims:

History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition & Heritage of Rajasthan
Ancient and Medieval Period of Indian History
Modern Period of Indian History
World Geography (Landforms, rivers, agriculture, etc.)
Indian Geography (Highways, landforms and rivers of India, etc)
Geography of Rajasthan
Indian constitution
Indian Political System and Governance
State Political System and Administration of Rajasthan
Public Policy & Rights
Economic Development & Planning
Human Resource and Economic Development
Social Justice and empowerment
Economy of Rajasthan
Science and Technology
Logical reasoning
Mental ability
Basic Numeracy:
Current affairs

RPSC Mains Syllabus 2026

RPSC 2026 Mains Exam is divided into 4 papers, with a maximum mark of 200 for each paper. The exam is descriptive in nature. The 4 papers of RPSC Mains are as follows:

General Studies 1
General Studies 2
General Studies 3
General Hindi & General English

Candidates can check the following table for a detailed RPSC 2026 Mains Syllabus:

Paper	Unit	Topics
Paper I	History	History & Culture of Rajasthan Indian History & Cultural Heritage Modern World History
	Economics	Indian Economy World Economy Economy of Rajasthan
	Sociology & Management	Indian Society & Social Issues Principles of Management & Marketing Business Administration & Auditing Practices
Paper 2	Logical Reasoning & Numeracy	Logical Reasoning Analytical Thinking Basic Mathematics Data Interpretation
	General Science & Technology	Physics, Chemistry & Biology Basics IT, Computers & e-Governance Agriculture & Environment (Rajasthan)
	Ethics & Human Values	Ethical Concepts & Values Role of Society & Education in Values Indian Moral Thinkers & Case Studies
	Earth Science	World Physical Geography Indian Geographical Features & Resources Rajasthan: Landforms, Minerals, Tribes
Paper 3	Polity & International Affairs	Indian Constitution & Institutions State Politics (Rajasthan) Foreign Policy & World Affairs
	Public Administration & Governance	Theories of Public Administration Role of Legislature Judiciary Developmental Governance Tools
	Administrative Ethics, Behaviour & Law	Ethics in Governance Personality Stress & Motivation Contemporary Legal Issues & Rights
Paper 4	Grammar & Usage	Idioms and Phrases Sentence Correction Sentence Improvement Active & Passive Voice Error Spotting Reading Comprehension Fill in the Blanks One Word Substitution Cloze Test Sentence Rearrangement Direct & Indirect Speech Synonyms and Antonyms Spellings Correction

RPSC Interview Syllabus 2026

RPSC 2026 Interview is conducted for the candidates who qualify the Mains round. It is evaluated out of 100 and is considered for the calculation of the final merit list along with the mains marks. Candidates can check the list below for the key areas covered in the interview:

Ethics
Communication skills
Decision making
Leadership skills
Hypothetical questions
Current affairs

Candidates preparing for all 3 stages of the exam must be familiar with the current affairs section, especially that related to Rajasthan. They can also practice RPSC mock test to familiarise themselves with the focus areas of each paper for RPSC 2026.

Relevant Links
RPSC 2026 Exam Centres	RPSC Salary
RPSC Question Paper 2026	RPSC Study Notes

RPSC 2026 Syllabus FAQs

Ques: Does the RPSC 2026 exam have negative marking?

Ans: RPSC 2026 Mains exam does not have negative marking a it is descriptive in nature. The Prelims round, however, deducts ⅓ marks for every wrong answer.

Ques: Does RPSC syllabus contain Rajasthan-related subject matters?

Ans: Yes, RPSC 2026 syllabus has Rajasthan-related subject matters for both Prelims and Mains. Questions can come in the areas of governance, geography, administration, institutions, current affairs, etc.

Ques: Can candidates choose between General Hindi and General English papers?

Ans: No, candidates cannot choose between general Hindi and general English papers for RPSC mains. They must compulsorily attend both sections.

Ques: How many marks are included in the mains round for each topics of the syllabus?

Ans: The Mains round of RPSC 2026 contains 4 Paper. Each Paper is evaluated out of 200 marks, combining to a total of 800.

Ques: What is the nature of Prelims questions?

Ans: Prelims questions of RPSC 2026 are objective in nature. Mains Paper on the other hand, is descriptive/ analytical in nature for RPSC 2026.