6 Month Preparation Plan for RAS Prelims 2026

6 Month Preparation Plan for RAS Prelims 2026 : According to the RPSC syllabus, RAS Prelims covers Rajasthan’s culture, tradition and history; Indian history (ancient through modern); world and Indian geography; Indian polity and governance (plus Rajasthan’s political system); economy (India and Rajasthan); science & technology (with environment/ecology); reasoning; and current affairs. The plan below spans 24 weeks (about 6 months), dedicating 1–2 weeks per subject area, integrating past-year questions (PYQs), and scheduling Connect Civils sectional/full mock tests. Daily current-affairs study and regular note-making (one-pagers) are included throughout. Citations show topic coverage per the official syllabus.

Week 1: Rajasthan History (Ancient) & Culture

  • Topics: Prehistoric to early medieval Rajasthan (Palaeolithic to early dynasties like Guhila, Chauhan, etc.).
  • Activities: Read and summarize key sites (e.g. Bagor), rulers and cultural heritage (forts, temples) of ancient Rajputana . Integrate Rajasthani cultural elements (festivals, language, folklore)
  • Source :  Connect Civils Notes
  • Practice: Solve PYQs (2013–2023) on Rajasthan ancient history to identify weak areas.
  • Notes: Create concise one-page notes on dynastic timelines and cultural highlights.
  • Current Affairs: Begin daily Current Affais reading (Rajasthan and national news) to build habit.

Week 2: Rajasthan History (Medieval) & Heritage

  • Topics: Medieval Rajasthan – major dynasties (Parmar, Rathore, Sisodiya, Kachhawa) and administrative systems. Study medieval art/architecture (forts, waterworks, temples) and handicrafts.
  • Activities: Read about medieval rulers’ achievements and society.explore schools of painting and folk arts.
  • Source :  Connect Civils Notes
  • Practice: PYQs on medieval Rajasthan.
  • Test Prep: Continue current-affairs weekly quiz. No formal test yet.

Week 3: Rajasthan History (Modern) & Culture

  • Topics: Modern Rajasthan – 19th–20th century social/political awakening, tribal/peasant movements, Praja Mandals, and integration into modern Rajasthan.Performing arts (folk music, dance), and Rajasthani literature/saints.
  • Activities: Study social reforms and merger of princely states.learn about Rajasthani festivals and folk traditions.
  • Source :  Connect Civils Notes
  • Practice: PYQs on modern Rajasthan and heritage.
  • Revision/Test: Sectional Test (Connect Civils) on Rajasthan History & Culture. Consolidate notes into a Rajasthan overview one-pager.

Week 4: Indian History (Ancient)

  • Topics: Indus Valley, Vedic age, major ancient dynasties (Maurya, Gupta, Satavahana, etc. Indian art/architecture and early literature (Sanskrit, Prakrit, Tamil.
  • Activities: Cover political/geographic boundaries of empires; note key cultural developments (e.g. Ashoka’s edicts, Stupas).
  • Source :  Connect Civils Notes
  • Practice: Solve PYQs on ancient India (Indus, Vedic, Maurya, Gupta).
  • Notes: Prepare timeline of dynasties and map of ancient India.
  • Revision: Review Rajasthan notes in light of Indian history chronology.

Week 5: Indian History (Medieval)

  • Topics: Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Empire achievements. Vijayanagar and southern kingdoms. Bhakti and Sufi movements.
  • Activities: Study major medieval rulers and their contributions (Qutub Minar, Taj Mahal, etc.). Understand cultural syncretism and religious movements.
  • Source :  Connect Civils Notes
  • Practice: PYQs on medieval India (sultanate, Mughal, Bhakti-Sufi).
  • Notes: Summarize dynasties and key events (e.g. invasions, reforms).
  • Revision: Quick recap of Week 4 notes.

Week 6: Indian History (Modern)

  • Topics: Modern India (~mid-18th C to present): British colonial impact, 1857 Revolt, freedom struggle phases, key leaders. Post-independence nation-building (constitution, state reorganization).
  • Activities: Cover freedom movement timeline and major acts/institutions. Study social reform movements (Raja Ram Mohan, etc.) and India’s 1950s–60s development.
  • Practice: PYQs on freedom struggle and modern Indian history.
  • Source :  Connect Civils Notes
  • Notes: Draft one-page timeline of major events (Revolt of 1857, Gandhian era, Independence, Constitution).
  • Revision: Quick recap of Week 4 notes.

Week 7: Geography (World)

  • Topics: World physical geography – major landforms (mountains, plateaus, plains, deserts), rivers and lakes. Global agriculture types, industrial regions, and environmental issues (desertification, climate change, ozone depletion).
  • Activities: Learn world map features and climatic zones. Discuss human geography aspects (agricultural belts, significant industries).
  • Practice: PYQs on world geography (landforms, environment).
  • Source :  Connect Civils Notes
  • Notes: Draw/label world map sketches of major features.
  • Revision/Test: Quick revision of History. Consider a map-based quiz.

Week 8: Geography (India)

  • Topics: Indian physiography – Himalayas, plains, plateaus, coastal regions. Monsoon mechanism, rainfall patterns. Major rivers/lakes of India. Agriculture (major crops: wheat, rice, cotton, etc.) and minerals (iron, coal, oil & gas). Key transport corridors.
  • Activities: Study India’s climatic zones and monsoon dynamics. Memorize names of rivers and crops by region.
  • Practice: PYQs on Indian geography.
  • Source :  Connect Civils Notes
  • Notes: Annotated map of India (rivers, minerals) and crop zones.
  • Revision/Test: Sectional Test (Connect Civils) on World + Indian Geography. Also revise any weak history topics.

Week 9: Geography (Rajasthan)

  • Topics: Rajasthan’s physiographic regions (Aravalli, Thar Desert, Plains). Climate (Hot desert), major rivers (e.g. Luni, Chambal), soils, vegetation types.
  • Activities: Learn Rajasthan’s districts and features. Note Rajasthan’s main crops (wheat, maize, bajra, cotton, sugarcane) and irrigation projects. Study state’s power resources (conventional & renewable), minerals and industries.
  • Practice: PYQs on Rajasthan geography (reservoirs, tribes, biodiversity).
  • Source :  Connect Civils Notes
  • Notes: Create Rajasthan-specific maps (cropping patterns, minerals).
  • Revision/Test: Sectional Test (Connect Civils) on Rajasthan Geography.

Week 10: Polity (Indian Constitution)

  • Topics: Indian Constitution basics: Constituent Assembly, Salient features, Preamble, Fundamental Rights and Duties, Directive Principles. Federal structure, major amendments, emergency provisions.
  • Activities: Study important articles (e.g. equality, freedom). Make note of key constitutional amendments and landmark SC cases.
  • Practice: PYQs on Indian polity (e.g. structure of Parliament, CAG, PSC, Lokpal).
  • Source :  Connect Civils Notes
  • Notes: Summarize fundamental rights/DPSPs in a table.
  • Revision/Test: Revise geography notes, integrate any polity-related current events (e.g. recent bills).

Week 11: Polity (India & Rajasthan Governance)

  • Topics (India): Union executive/legislature: President, Prime Minister, Parliament, Supreme Court. Independent bodies: Election Commission, CAG, UPSC, NHRC, CVC, CIC, Lokpal.
  • Topics (Rajasthan): State executive/legislature: Governor, Chief Minister, State Assembly, Rajasthan High Court. District administration and Panchayati Raj institutions. State institutions: RPSC, State Human Rights Commission, Lokayukta, State Election Commission.
  • Activities: Draw organizational charts of national/state governments. Study reservation of powers (federalism) and recent issues (e.g. state election updates).
  • Practice: PYQs on polity.
  • Source :  Connect Civils Notes
  • Notes: List names of current office-holders (e.g. CM, Governor) and key functions of bodies.
  • Revision/Test: Sectional Test (Connect Civils) on Polity & Governance (India + Rajasthan).

Week 12: Economy (Indian Basics)

  • Topics: Basic economics: Budget (components), Banking basics, Public Finance, Goods and Services Tax (GST). National Income concepts (GDP vs GNP), Fiscal & monetary policy essentials, Inflation (concepts, control).
  • Activities: Read latest budget highlights and major economic surveys. Understand terms like Fiscal deficit, Repo rate.
  • Practice: PYQs on economic terms, budget, banking.
  • Source :  Connect Civils Notes
  • Notes: Create one-pager on budgeting cycles, tax structure, and key schemes (e.g. PDS, insurance).
  • Revision/Test: Review polity notes; attempt mini-quiz on economic indicators.

Week 13: Economy (Development & Issues)

  • Topics: Major sectors: current status and issues in agriculture, industry, services. Economic reforms and liberalization overview. Poverty and Unemployment (definitions, causes, govt schemes). Human Development Index, Happiness Index.
  • Activities: Study flagship schemes (MGNREGA, Ujjwala, Swachh Bharat, etc.) and their impacts. Note post-1991 reforms milestones.
  • Practice: PYQs on development (sectoral contributions, schemes).
  • Source :  Connect Civils Notes
  • Notes: Tabulate major schemes and their objectives/impacts.
  • Revision/Test: Begin light revision of Science and Tech fundamentals.

Week 14: Economy (Rajasthan)

  • Topics: Overview of Rajasthan’s economy: agriculture (main crops, irrigation), major industries and mineral resources. Economic development plans and performance, state GDP growth. Major state welfare schemes (for SC/ST, women, farmers, laborers).
  • Activities: Memorize key facts: share of agriculture vs services, top industries (cement, minerals), and important projects (e.g. Bhamashah Yojana).
  • Practice: PYQs on Rajasthan economy and schemes.
  • Source :  Connect Civils Notes
  • Notes: Summarize each sector and welfare scheme in bullet format.
  • Revision/Test: Sectional Test (Connect Civils) on Economics (India + Rajasthan). Revise economy notes and any outstanding geography topics.

Week 15: Science & Technology

  • Topics: Everyday science (human body basics, nutrition, common diseases). Computers, IT and Communications (internet, networking). Defence technology, Space technology (ISRO satellites), and Biotech/Nanotech basics. ICT developments.
  • Activities: Read recent science news (vaccines, space missions) and note their basics.
  • Practice: PYQs on science & tech (health, IT, space).
  • Source :  Connect Civils Notes
  • Notes: Prepare bullet points of recent tech developments and any relevant formulas (e.g. basic chemistry/genetics info).
  • Revision/Test: Integrate science facts into current affairs timeline.

Week 16: Environment & Ecology

  • Topics: Major environmental issues: Biodiversity loss, Conservation efforts, Climate change, desertification, deforestation, Ozone depletion. Government initiatives for environment (e.g. national parks, SDG goals).
  • Activities: Study global treaties (Paris Agreement, CBD) and identify key Indian roles. Note Rajasthan-specific ecology (Thar desert ecosystem, important wildlife sanctuaries, water resource challenges).
  • Practice: PYQs on environment topics (pollution, conservation acts).
  • Source :  Connect Civils Notes
  • Notes: Create a concept map of causes/effects of climate change and conservation measures.
  • Revision/Test: Sectional Test (Connect Civils) on Science & Environment. Revise S&T and environment notes.

Week 17: Reasoning & Mental Ability(Mathematics)

  • Topics: Logical reasoning: statements and arguments, assumptions, conclusions, courses of action. Mental ability: number/letter series, coding-decoding, blood relations, directions, Venn diagrams. 
  • Mental Ability: Basic numeracy: ratio, percentage, profit-loss, simple/compound interest, permutation and combination, probability etc.
  • Activities: Solve a daily set of reasoning problems (e.g. previous year reasoning questions). Practice quantitative aptitude exercises (pie charts, bar graphs).
  • Practice: Use online or book-based sectional tests for reasoning/quant (e.g. Connect Civils test series).
  • Source :  Connect Civils Notes
  • Notes: Maintain formula sheet for quick reference (e.g. interest formulas, ratio rules).
  • Revision/Test: Take a Reasoning sectional test (Connect Civils) to gauge pace.

Week 18: Current Affairs & Comprehensive Revision

  • Topics: Current events (last 6 months to present) – national, international, and Rajasthan-specific (e.g. elections, new laws, sports, awards). Important persons and institutions in news.
  • Activities: Review monthly Current Affairs compilations (newspapers, compilations). Make flashcards of key events/dates/persons.
  • Practice: Solve weekly/monthly Current Affairs quizzes. Attempt a general GK mock covering all topics.
  • Source :  Connect Civils Notes
  • Notes: Update one-pagers with recent events (e.g. new schemes, international summits).
  • Revision: Revise all earlier notes (history, polity, economy, etc.) using summary sheets. Take a combined GS mock test and analyze weak areas.
  • Website: connectcivils
    • 📲 Telegram:Search “Connect Civils” on Telegram to access the Monthly PDF Magazine.

Week 19: Mock Test & Analysis

  • Activities: Full-Length Mock Test: Take a full RAS Prelims mock (Connect Civils Test Series) simulating exam conditions.
  • Review: Analyze mistakes in all sections. Identify subject-wise weak areas.
  • Revision: Revisit incorrect topics from History/Geography/Polity based on mock results.
  • Current Affairs: Continue daily CA review (most recent news).
  • Planning: Adjust study schedule to devote more time to weak subjects.

Week 20: Mock Test & Revision

  • Activities: Full-Length Mock Test: Attempt another mock (Connect Civils) focusing on previously weak topics.
  • Review: Compare performance with last mock; revise concepts as needed.
  • Revision: Quick revision of Rajasthan Economy, Science & Tech (since these often have dynamic content).
  • Practice: Take a sectional test for weakest subject (e.g. if Polity was weak, do a Polity section).
  • Notes: Refine notes/one-pagers based on mistakes (add facts or mnemonics).

Week 21: Intensive Mock Practice

  • Activities: Mock Tests: Schedule  full-length mocks (Connect Civils) this week to improve speed and stamina.
  • Review: After each, thoroughly analyze errors and adjust strategy (time allocation per section).
  • Revision: Brush up on quantitative shortcuts and reasoning tricks (these improve with practice).
  • Notes: Revise formula sheet and key statistics (economy, demography).
  • Rest: Include short breaks to avoid burnout.

Week 22: Final Revision & Mock

  • Activities: Mock Test: Take a final full-length mock (Connect Civils) and mark it as final dress rehearsal.
  • Review: Focus on problem areas (if any) and last-minute updates.
  • Revision: Light revision of all short notes/one-pagers (history dates, constitution facts, scheme names).
  • Current Affairs: Scheme recent headlines; mark any major development of last month.
  • Strategy: Plan exam-day strategy (which section to attempt first, time per section).

Week 23: Last-Minute Consolidation

  • Activities: Go through consolidated notes for each subject. Take one sectional practice test (if needed) on weak topic.
  • Current Affairs: Revise only high-impact current events (international summits, govt. schemes, awards, sports etc.).
  • Health: Ensure proper sleep and stress management (light exercise, meditation).
  • Preparation: Organize all exam materials (admit card, stationery).

Week 24: Exam Readiness

  • Activities: Light revision of key facts (dates, key terms) – do not learn new topics.
  • Current Affairs: Quickly browse important news summaries (last 2 weeks).
  • Final Mock: Avoid new mock; if needed, a short timed quiz on GK.
  • Relax: Rest well before the exam; stay confident.

Key Strategies: Throughout the 24 weeks, maintain daily current-affairs study (newspaper or apps), and build concise notes/one-pagers after each topic. Integrate PYQs (2013–2023) into weekly studies to familiarize with question patterns. Enroll in the Connect Civils RAS Prelims Test Series and schedule sectional tests at the end of each subject block (as above) and regular full-length mocks. After each mock, analyze errors and revise weak areas. This structured plan ensures comprehensive coverage of the official syllabus topics while reinforcing learning through practice and revision.

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