Study Material — Ace RAS Mains 2026

Pre-historic Culture and Ancient Historic Sites

Political and Cultural Achievements of Rulers (up to 18th Century)

Revenue and Administrative Systems, Changing Patterns

19th-20th Century: 1857 Revolt, Peasant and Tribal Movements, Political Awakening, Integration

Art & Culture: Performing Arts, Fine Arts, Handicrafts, Architecture, Monuments

Folk Music, Folk Dances, Folk Stories, Folk Lores

Fairs and Festivals

Tribes and Their Traditions

Heritage Sites and Tourism in Rajasthan

Rajasthani Language and Literary Works

Religious Beliefs, Saints, Folk Deities

Indian Heritage: Fine Art, Performing Art, Architecture, Literature (Indus to British Era)

Religious Movements and Philosophy (Ancient & Medieval)

British Policies: Political, Economic, Administrative Unification

Indian National Movement: Stages, Streams, Contributors

Socio-Religious Reform Movements (19th–20th Century), Intellectual Awakening

Post-Independence India: Princely State Accession, Linguistic Reorganisation, Science & Technology Development, Women Empowerment

Renaissance and Reformation

American War of Independence, French Revolution, Industrial Revolution, Russian Revolution

Nazism in Germany, Fascism in Italy

World Wars Impact, Cold War

Growth & Development Concepts, HDI, Climate Change, Environmental Degradation

Agriculture: Productivity, Land Reforms, Finance, Marketing, Food Security, Food Processing

Industry: Policy, Reforms, Globalization, Liberalization, Privatization, MSMEs

Service Sector & Infrastructure: Energy, Transportation, Communication

International Trade, Balance of Payments, Foreign Aid & Investment

Public Finance: Union Budget, Revenue/Expenditure, Deficit, Public Debt, Fiscal Policy, Finance Commission

RBI, Monetary Management, Banking & Financial Reforms

Social Sector: Health, Education, Poverty, Unemployment, Welfare Schemes

Global Economic Issues: WTO, World Bank, IMF Roles

Economic Indicators: SDP, Per Capita Income, Inclusive Growth, Viksit Rajasthan 2047, SDGs

State Budget and Fiscal Management

Agriculture: Production, Water Resources, Irrigation, Animal Husbandry, Farmer Welfare Schemes

Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, State Finance Commission

Industrial Development: Investment Promotion, MSMEs, Petroleum Resources

Infrastructure: Power, Transportation, PPP, Externally Aided Projects

Human Resource: Health, Education, Unemployment, Poverty Eradication

Good Governance, Digital Transformation

Welfare Schemes: SC/ST, Backward Classes, Minorities, Disabled, Women, Children, Elderly

Caste & Class: Concepts, Changing Dimensions

Secularization, Urbanization, Modernization, Globalization

Karma, Dharma, Purushartha, Ashram System

Family, Marriage, Elderly, Disabled in Modern Society; Cyber Crime, Social Media Impact

Social Problems in India: Dowry, Divorce, Corruption, Poverty, Prostitution, Unemployment, Drug Addiction

Weaker Sections: Women, Marginalized, Dalits, SC/ST — Welfare Schemes

General Management: Concept, Skills, Levels, Functions, MBO, Decision Making

Organizational Behavior: Perception, Motivation, Group Dynamics, Organizational Culture

Marketing: Mix (Product, Pricing, Promotion, Distribution) & Digital Marketing

Human Resource Management: Planning, Recruitment, Selection, Training, Appraisal & Modern Trends

Strategic Management: Environment Analysis, SWOT, Formulation, Implementation & Control

GAAP, Accounting Concepts & Accounting Standards

Financial Statements, Analysis Techniques, Cash Flow, Responsibility Accounting & Social Accounting

Computerized Accounting: Meaning, Features, Software Packages & ERP

GST Basics: Meaning, Structure, Rates, GST Council & Key Provisions

Auditing: Meaning, Objectives, Programme, Social Audit, Performance Audit, Efficiency Audit, Government Audit

Ethics & Human Values: Lessons from Leaders, Reformers, Administrators

Family, Society, and Educational Institutions in Value Inculcation

Rit, Rin, Karmavada, Duty, Good, and Virtue: Key Concepts

Ethics in Public/Private Relationships; Integrity, Impartiality, Non-Partisanship

Liberal Society: Transparency, Media, and Bureaucracy

Bhagavad Gita Ethics and Administration

Gandhian Ethics

Moral Thinkers & Philosophers (India and World)

AI vs. Conscience in Administrative Decision Making

Social Justice, Humanitarian Concerns, Accountability, and Instrumental vs. Value Rationality

Non-Factual Case Studies in Administrative Ethics

Chemistry: Atomic Structure, Metals & Non-Metals, Ores & Alloys, Acids/Bases/pH, Drugs, Pesticides, Carbon Compounds, Fuels, Radioactivity, Green Chemistry

Physics: Motion, Work/Power/Energy, Gravitation, Light, Heat, Electricity, Magnetism, Sound, EM Waves, Medical Diagnostics, Nuclear Fission/Fusion, Radiation Safety

Biology: Cell, Plant Parts, Nutrition/Reproduction, Human Physiology, Food/Nutrition, Immunity/Diseases, Microbes, Fermentation, Biotech/Genetic Engineering, GMO Ethics, Vaccines/CRISPR/mRNA, Artificial Organs

Computer Science: Networking, Telecom, AI/ML, Big Data, Cloud/Edge Computing, IoT, Blockchain, Digital Currency, VR/AR, OTT, Social Media

Indian Science: Scientists, Institutions, Robotics, Nanotechnology, Quantum Computing, Government Policies, Digital India, Cyber Security & Data Privacy

Space & Defence: Indian Space Programme, Satellites, Launch Vehicles, Remote Sensing, Missiles, Drone Technology, Chemical/Biological Weapons

Earth Interior and Geological Time Scale

Mountains, Plateaus, Plains, Deserts: Types and Distribution

Earthquakes and Volcanoes: Types, Distribution, Impact

Climate: Insolation, Atmospheric Circulation, Humidity, Precipitation

Major Environmental Issues

Physiography of India

Drainage Pattern, Rivers of India

Climate of India: Monsoon, Rainfall Distribution, Climatic Regions

Natural Resources of India: Water, Vegetation, Soil, Minerals, Power

Population of India: Growth, Distribution, Density, Sex-Ratio, Literacy

Physiography, Rivers, and Lakes of Rajasthan

Climatic Characteristics and Classification of Rajasthan

Natural Vegetation, Wildlife, Biodiversity of Rajasthan

Soil Resources of Rajasthan

Agriculture of Rajasthan: Major Crops, Production, Distribution

Mineral Resources of Rajasthan: Types, Distribution, Industrial Uses

Demographic Characteristics, Tribes of Rajasthan

UNESCO Geo-parks and Geo-heritage Sites: Potential of Rajasthan

Tourism in Rajasthan

Constitution: Constituent Assembly, Fundamental Rights, DPSP, Fundamental Duties

Basic Structure Doctrine, Amendment Process, Major Changes

Recent Constitutional Developments, Judicial Pronouncements, Constitutional Morality, Transformative Constitutionalism

President, Vice President, Prime Minister, Council of Ministers, Parliament

Federalism, Centre-State Relations

Supreme Court, High Courts, Judicial Review, Activism, Virtual/E-Courts

Party Systems, Regionalism, Coalition Politics

Identity-Based to Issue-Driven Politics, Gender Participation, AI-Enabled Mobilization

Voting Behavior, Electoral Reforms, Elections

Internal Security: Threats, Forces, Agencies, Challenges

Rajasthan: Political Participation, Leadership, Electoral Behavior

Rajasthan: Political Parties, Coalition Politics

Rajasthan: Panchayati Raj, Urban Local Self-Government

Rajasthan: Public Policy Framing, Implementation Bottlenecks

Rajasthan: E-Governance Initiatives

Post-Cold War World Order: US Hegemony, Multipolarity and Global Terrorism

Indian Foreign Policy: Determinants, Major Powers, Neighbours, Diaspora and Cultural Diplomacy

Global Platforms: UN, WTO, EU, ASEAN, BRICS, G-20, QUAD, I2U2, AUKUS, DAKSHIN

Climate Diplomacy: COP, International Solar Alliance and Mission LiFE

Current Affairs: Events, Personalities, Rajasthan Welfare Schemes, Awards, Sports, Yoga

Public Administration: Meaning, Nature, Scope, Significance; Evolution; New Public Administration (NPA); New Public Management (NPM); Good Governance; New Public Service (NPS)

Theories of Public Administration: Scientific Management, Human Relations, Behavioral, Structural-Functional, Ecological

Organisation: Hierarchy, Unity of Command, Span of Control, Delegation, Centralisation/Decentralisation, Coordination

Administrative Behaviour: Leadership, Communication, Morale

Institutions: UPSC, Election Commission, CAG, Finance Commission, Lokpal, NITI Aayog

Personnel Administration: Recruitment, Training, Promotion, Neutrality, Code of Conduct

Issues in Public Administration: Union-State Relations, Minister-Civil Servant Relationship, Generalists vs Specialists, Administrative Reforms, Social Audit

Control of Public Administration: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Control

Comparative Administration: USA, UK, France, China

State Administration: Governor, CM, Secretariat, Chief Secretary, Directorates, Police, Revenue Board, Lokayukta

District Administration: Collector, Law & Order, Revenue, Development Administration

Intelligence: Cognitive, Social, Emotional, Cultural, Appreciative, Spiritual

Leadership: Theories, Types, Styles, Challenges, Effectiveness

Communication: Models, Networks, Barriers, Electronic and Destructive Communication

Flourishing at Work: Virtues, Strengths, RAISEC Model, Person-Environment Fit

Burnout, Stress, and Coping: Occupational Stress, Personality, and Gender Issues

Right to Information Act 2005 (Sections 1–20)

Information Technology Act 2000: Definitions and Sections 65–78

Intellectual Property Rights: Concepts, Types, and Purpose

Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 (Sections 1–29, 31)

Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act 2013 (Sections 1–9, 11–20)

Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012 (Sections 1–15)

Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act 2007 (Sections 1–25)

Rajasthan Tenancy Act 1955 — Definitions & Key Sections

Rajasthan Land Revenue Act 1956 — Key Sections

Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita 2023 (BNS) — Definitions & Key Sections

Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 (BNSS) — Definitions & Key Sections