Previous Year Papers
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RAS Previous Year Question Papers
Prepare for the Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS/RPSC) examination with the available Prelims papers, Mains papers and answer-key files collected on this page. Choose a year and open the PDF on your phone, tablet or computer.
The official RPSC archive is the final reference for exam cycle, paper title and official answer keys. Some files below are hosted on Acadvik; please cross-check the paper identity and version with RPSC where available. File availability does not imply official endorsement.
RAS Prelims papers
Select a paper to open its PDF. The cards are designed to fit narrow mobile screens without splitting years or forcing sideways scrolling.
General Studies
Prelims paper — confirm exam label against the official archive.
TPS paper
Uploaded file label; verify the exact paper title before use.
RAS Mains papers
Choose the examination year and paper number. Practise each paper separately and check the relevant syllabus and official instructions for that examination cycle.
2016 Mains
Answer keys
These files are listed by their uploaded label. Confirm the exam year, set and version with RPSC before using an answer key to evaluate your score.
General answer key
Exam year and paper not confirmed in the uploaded label.
TPS answer key
Exam year and paper not confirmed in the uploaded label.
How to practise with previous-year papers
Use a timer, avoid interruptions and follow the time limit applicable to that examination cycle.
Classify errors by topic and whether they came from knowledge gaps, misreading or time pressure.
Record your score, time taken and weak areas after each attempt, then revisit the relevant syllabus and notes.
Continue your RAS preparation
Use the papers alongside syllabus-based study and regular practice.
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