RPSC (Rajasthan Public Service Commission)
RPSC RAS Exam Pattern 2027 — Complete Question Paper Structure
Understand the marking scheme, section weights, question distribution and time strategy for Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RAS)
Exam Pattern at a Glance
Exam Mode
Offline (OMR)
Language
English, Hindi & Regional
Negative Marking
-0.33
Sections
5
Section-wise Pattern
| Subject / Section | Questions | Marks per Q | Total Marks | Time (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan GK & Indian GK | 30 | +1 | 30 | 36 min |
| History & Culture | 30 | +1 | 30 | 36 min |
| Geography | 30 | +1 | 30 | 36 min |
| Polity & Economy | 30 | +1 | 30 | 36 min |
| Science & Current Affairs | 30 | +1 | 30 | 36 min |
| Total | 150 | — | 200 | 180 min |
Time is indicative. Candidates can attempt sections in any order in CBT mode.
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer
+1
marks
Wrong Answer
-0.33
marks
Unattempted
0
marks
Marking Scheme
+1 for correct, -0.33 for incorrect
Example Calculation:
If you attempt 90 questions, get 68 correct and 22 wrong:
Score = 68 × 1 − 22 × 0.33 = 60.74 marks
Skip questions you're unsure about — negative marking can reduce your score significantly.
Time Management Strategy
You have approximately 72.0 seconds per question on average.
| Phase | Time Budget | Target Questions |
|---|---|---|
| First pass (attempt easy Qs) | 108 min | 105 Qs |
| Second pass (attempt medium) | 54 min | 30 Qs |
| Review & guess | 18 min | Remaining |
Year-wise Pattern Changes
| Year | Questions | Duration | Key Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 150 | 180 min | Current pattern |
| 2024 | 150 | 180 min | No major change |
| 2023 | 150 | 180 min | Section added |
Pattern history is approximate. Always check official notification.
Difficulty Distribution
Approximate question count: ~30 Easy | ~60 Medium | ~60 Hard
Based on difficulty level: hard. Actual distribution may vary.
Frequently Asked Questions
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