How many questions are there in RPSC RAS?

Prelims: 250 questions, 400 marks, 2 h each. Mains: descriptive questions, 1500 marks, 3 h per paper. Interview: descriptive questions, 100 marks, —.

Is there negative marking in RPSC RAS?

Prelims: Varies (1/3 typical; none in some states). Mains: None. Interview: —.

Graduate, age 21–40. Held yearly (usually) by RPSC.

RPSC · Graduate · Yearly (usually) · Age 21–40 · checked 2026-10-19

Based on the most recent notification we could find; confirm counts in the official notification for your cycle.

OMR · 2 h each · Negative marking: Varies (1/3 typical; none in some states) · 250 questions · 400 marks

Question counts vary by state (BPSC 150 in one paper; TNPSC 200). State-specific GK carries 20–40% of GS.

Section	Questions	Marks	Weightage
Paper I — General Studies	150	200	50%
Paper II — CSAT (qualifying in most states)	100	200	50%

Descriptive · 3 h per paper · Negative marking: None · 1500 marks

Section	Questions	Marks	Weightage
GS papers + Essay + Language (+ Optional in some)	—	1500	100%

Interview · — · Negative marking: — · 100 marks

Section	Questions	Marks	Weightage
Interview	—	100	100%

Years available: 2019, 2018

How many questions are there in RPSC RAS?: Prelims: 250 questions, 400 marks, 2 h each. Mains: descriptive questions, 1500 marks, 3 h per paper. Interview: descriptive questions, 100 marks, —.
Is there negative marking in RPSC RAS?: Prelims: Varies (1/3 typical; none in some states). Mains: None. Interview: —.
Who can apply for RPSC RAS?: Graduate, age 21–40. Held yearly (usually) by RPSC.