RPSC RAS

RPSC RAS — the Rajasthan Administrative Service examination (RAS/RTS) — is the Rajasthan state civil services exam, conducted by the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC). Through it the state fills posts of the RAS, the Rajasthan Police Service (RPS) and a range of state and subordinate services. It is a competitive exam decided by merit, in three stages: Preliminary, Main and Interview.

RPSC RAS 2026 at a glance

Exam pattern in brief

The Preliminary exam is a single objective paper of 200 marks, used only to screen candidates for the Mains. The Main exam has four descriptive papers of 200 marks each (800 total), and the Interview carries 100 marks. The final merit is drawn from the Mains and the Interview.

Eligibility and salary

A candidate must be a graduate, aged 21 to 40 years, with the usual relaxations. Selected RAS officers start at Pay Level 12 with a basic pay of about ₹56,100 plus allowances.

To apply for RPSC RAS you must meet the nationality, age and qualification conditions set out in the RPSC notification.

Nationality

A candidate must be a citizen of India (with the other categories of eligible persons specified by the Commission).

Educational qualification

A Bachelor's degree from a recognised university, in any discipline. Final-year candidates may apply subject to producing proof of passing at the prescribed stage.

Age limit

The age limit is 21 to 40 years as on the date fixed in the notification, with age relaxation for reserved categories of Rajasthan and other special categories as per the state rules. Confirm the exact ages against the official notification.

RPSC RAS Application Form

The RPSC RAS 2026 application was submitted online through the Rajasthan SSO portal linked from rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in, from 4 June to 3 July 2026; the window is now closed (the online edit/withdraw window ran 24–30 September 2026). The fee was paid online (net banking, card, UPI or e-Mitra).

Fee

RPSC charges a category-wise examination fee — lower for the reserved categories of Rajasthan than for the general category. The exact amount is set in the notification and paid through the SSO / One-Time-Registration system, so confirm it there before paying.

How to apply

1. Create or log in to your Rajasthan SSO ID and complete the One-Time Registration.
2. Fill the RAS application, entering your qualification and post preferences.
3. Upload the photograph and signature in the prescribed format and pay the fee.
4. Submit and keep a printout of the completed application.

RPSC RAS Vacancy

RPSC RAS 2026 is being held for 607 posts — 192 in the State Service and 415 in the Subordinate Service — across the state's administrative, police and departmental cadres. The exact service-wise, category-wise break-up is given in the official notification, and allotment is by merit rank and post preference, subject to the reservation rules of Rajasthan.

RPSC RAS Selection Process

RPSC RAS selects candidates through three successive stages.

Stage 1 — Preliminary examination

A single objective paper used only to screen candidates. Those above the category-wise cut-off are shortlisted for the Mains; the Prelims marks are not carried forward.

Stage 2 — Main examination

Four descriptive papers for 800 marks, all counting towards the merit. Candidates are shortlisted for the Interview on the Mains result.

Stage 3 — Interview

A personality test of 100 marks. The final merit list is prepared from the Mains and the Interview (800 + 100), and posts are allotted by rank and preference, subject to reservation.

RPSC RAS Salary & Job Profile

A selected RAS officer starts at Pay Level 12 of the pay matrix, with a basic pay of about ₹56,100, plus Dearness, House Rent and other allowances, so the in-hand salary is considerably higher.

Posts filled through RPSC RAS

• Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) — including the Sub-Divisional Officer / Deputy Collector, the premier post.
• Rajasthan Police Service (RPS) — Deputy Superintendent of Police.
• Rajasthan Accounts Service and other state and subordinate services listed in the notification.

Job profile

An RAS officer carries administrative, revenue and development responsibilities in the district and the secretariat, and rises over a career to senior administrative positions in the state, with the possibility of promotion to the Indian Administrative Service.