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RPSC RAS Recruitment 2026 is one of the most prestigious Sarkari Job opportunities in Rajasthan. The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), Ajmer has released Advertisement No. 02/Pariksha/RAS&RTS/RPSC/EP-I/2026-27 dated 27 May 2026 for the Combined Competitive Examination 2026 to fill 607 posts under Rajasthan State Services and Subordinate Services. Eligible candidates can Apply Online at rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in from 04 June 2026. The last date to submit the RPSC RAS Online Form 2026 is 03 July 2026. Read the full notification and detailed advertisement before applying.
Last Date: 2026-07-03 12:00:00
Quick Highlights - RPSC RAS Pre 2026
- Organization: Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), Ajmer
- Advertisement No.: 02/Pariksha/RAS&RTS/RPSC/EP-I/2026-27
- Post Name: RAS/RTS and Other State & Subordinate Service Posts
- Total Vacancies: 607 (State Services: 192 + Subordinate Services: 415)
- Application Mode: Online
- Last Date for RPSC RAS Pre Online Form 2026: 03 July 2026 (till 12:00 noon)
- Official Website: rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in
Important Dates - RPSC RAS Online Form 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 27 May 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 04 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 03 July 2026 (12:00 noon) |
| Correction Window (with Rs. 500 fee) | Within 10 days after closing date |
| Preliminary Exam (Syllabus released) | 09.01.2026 (already published) |
Application Fee - RPSC RAS Pre 2026
| Category | Fee (Rs.) |
|---|---|
| General (UR) / OBC Creamy Layer | 600 |
| SC / ST / OBC Non-Creamy Layer / MBC Non-Creamy Layer / EWS | 400 |
| Divyang (PwBD) | 400 |
Note: Candidates from states other than Rajasthan belonging to SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS categories will be treated as General category and must pay Rs. 600. Payment is accepted online only. Fee once paid is non-refundable.
Vacancy Details - RPSC RAS Recruitment 2026
A total of 607 posts are advertised under the Combined Competitive Examination 2026 - 192 under State Services and 415 under Subordinate Services. The post-wise details are as follows:
State Services - 192 Posts
| S.No. | Service Name | Posts | Pay Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) | 57 | L-14 |
| 2 | Rajasthan Police Service (RPS) | 26 | L-14 |
| 3 | Rajasthan Accounts Service | 36 | L-14 |
| 4 | Rajasthan Cooperative Service | 06 | L-12 |
| 5 | Rajasthan Planning Service | 03 | L-12 |
| 6 | Rajasthan Prison Service | 05 | L-12 |
| 7 | Rajasthan Industries Service | 12 | L-12 |
| 8 | Rajasthan State Insurance Service | 11 | L-14 |
| 9 | Rajasthan Commercial Tax Service | 0 | L-12 |
| 10 | Rajasthan Food and Civil Supplies Service | 01 | L-12 |
| 11 | Rajasthan Tourism Service | 06 | L-12 |
| 12 | Rajasthan Transport Service | 10 | L-12 |
| 13 | Rajasthan Integrated Child Development Service | 01 | L-14 |
| 14 | Rajasthan Devasthan Service | 01 | L-12 |
| 15 | Rajasthan Rural Development Service | 06 | L-14 |
| 16 | Rajasthan Women and Child Development Service | 04 | L-14 |
| 17 | Rajasthan Labour Welfare Service | 02 | L-12 |
| 18 | Rajasthan Excise (General Branch) Service | 01 | L-12 |
| 19 | Rajasthan Excise (Preventive Force) Service | 0 | L-12 |
| 20 | Rajasthan Minority Welfare Service (Distt. Minority Welfare Officer) | 02 | L-12 |
| 21 | Rajasthan State Agriculture Marketing Service (Marketing Officer) | 02 | L-14 |
| Total - State Services | 192 | ||
Subordinate Services - 415 Posts
| S.No. | Service Name | Posts | Pay Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rajasthan Devasthan Subordinate Service (NSA) | 06 | L-10 |
| 2 | Rajasthan Devasthan Subordinate Service (SA) | 0 | L-10 |
| 3 | Rajasthan Cooperative Subordinate Service (NSA) | 109 | L-10 |
| 4 | Rajasthan Cooperative Subordinate Service (SA) | 04 | L-10 |
| 5 | Rajasthan Tehsildar Service (NSA) | 136 | L-11 |
| 6 | Rajasthan Tehsildar Service (SA) | 12 | L-11 |
| 7 | Rajasthan Excise Subordinate Service (NSA) | 11 | L-10 |
| 8 | Rajasthan Excise Subordinate Service (SA) | 08 | L-10 |
| 9 | Rajasthan Planning Subordinate Service | 20 | L-10 |
| 10 | Rajasthan Industries Subordinate Service | 05 | L-11 |
| 11 | Rajasthan Commercial Tax Subordinate Service (NSA) | 0 | L-10 |
| 12 | Rajasthan Commercial Tax Subordinate Service (SA) | 0 | L-10 |
| 13 | Rajasthan Food and Civil Supplies Subordinate Service (NSA) | 17 | L-10 |
| 14 | Rajasthan Food and Civil Supplies Subordinate Service (SA) | 02 | L-10 |
| 15 | Rajasthan Integrated Child Development Subordinate Service (NSA) | 08 | L-11 |
| 16 | Rajasthan Integrated Child Development Subordinate Service (SA) | 06 | L-11 |
| 17 | Rajasthan Social Justice & Empowerment Subordinate Service (Inspection & Prison Welfare Officer) (NSA) | 02 | L-11 |
| 18 | Rajasthan Social Justice & Empowerment Subordinate Service (Inspection & Prison Welfare Officer) (SA) | 01 | L-11 |
| 19 | Rajasthan Social Justice & Empowerment Subordinate Service (Social Security Officer) (NSA) | 20 | L-11 |
| 20 | Rajasthan Social Justice & Empowerment Subordinate Service (Social Security Officer) (SA) | 02 | L-11 |
| 21 | Rajasthan Social Justice & Empowerment Subordinate Service (District Probation & Social Welfare Officer) (NSA) | 05 | L-12 |
| 22 | Rajasthan Social Justice & Empowerment Subordinate Service (District Probation & Social Welfare Officer) (SA) | 0 | L-12 |
| 23 | Rajasthan Labour Welfare Subordinate Service (NSA) | 34 | L-10 |
| 24 | Rajasthan Labour Welfare Subordinate Service (SA) | 01 | L-10 |
| 25 | Rajasthan Minority Welfare Subordinate Service - Programme Officer (NSA) | 0 | L-11 |
| 26 | Rajasthan Subordinate Service - State Agriculture Marketing (Junior Marketing Officer) (NSA) | 06 | L-11 |
| Total - Subordinate Services | 415 | ||
Grand Total: 607 Posts (State Services: 192 + Subordinate Services: 415)
Note: Category-wise vacancy details (GEN/SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS/PH/Ex-SM etc.) are given in Parishisht-1 of the official notification. The total number of posts may change as per departmental requirements.
Eligibility Criteria - RPSC RAS 2026
Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold a Degree from any university incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India, or an educational institution declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Government in consultation with the Commission.
Important: Candidates who are yet to complete their final exam can apply provisionally, but must present proof of qualification before the Main Exam/Interview.
Age Limit (as on 01 January 2027)
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 21 years | 40 years |
| Arajpatra Karmchari (Non-Gazetted Employee) - Rajasthan | 21 years | 45 years (25 years service completed) |
Age Relaxation (Upper Age Limit)
| S.No. | Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS Male of Rajasthan | 5 years |
| 2 | SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS Female of Rajasthan | 10 years |
| 3 | General (UR) Women of Rajasthan | 5 years |
| 4 | Widow / Divorced Women (UR) of Rajasthan | No upper age limit |
| 5 | Persons with Disabilities (PwBD/Divyang) | 5 years (as per Rajasthan Divyangjan Act 2018) |
| 6 | Ex-Servicemen (Rajasthan) - State Services | 10 years |
| 7 | Ex-Servicemen (Rajasthan) - Subordinate Services | 15 years |
| 8 | Persons serving in connection with State affairs (Substantive) | Max age 45 years |
| 9 | Persons serving in Panchayati Raj (Substantive) | Max age 45 years |
| 10 | State Public Undertaking employees (Substantive) | Max age 40 years |
Note: Age relaxations are non-cumulative (points 1-13). Only one relaxation — whichever is most beneficial — can be availed.
Selection Process - RPSC RAS/RTS Exam 2026
The Combined Competitive Examination 2026 is conducted in three successive stages:
- Preliminary Examination - Objective type, screening test only.
- Main Examination - Descriptive/Analytical, written exam.
- Personality and Viva-Voce - Interview stage.
Candidates who qualify the Preliminary Exam will be called for the Main Exam. Those who qualify the Main Exam will be called for the Viva-Voce. Final merit will be based on Main Exam marks plus Viva-Voce marks.
Exam Pattern - RPSC RAS Pre & Main Examination 2026
Preliminary Examination (Screening Test)
| Subject | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge and General Science | 200 | 3 Hours |
- Exam is Objective Type (MCQ) - Online or Offline mode.
- Each question has 5 options. Darken only one circle using Blue Ball Point Pen (OMR).
- If no option is attempted, 1/3 marks are deducted (i.e., the circle '5' must be darkened if not attempting).
- Marks scored in Preliminary Exam are NOT counted in final merit.
- Standard of paper: Bachelor's Degree level.
- For Main Exam admission: 15 times the total approximate number of vacancies will be called.
Main Examination (Written - Descriptive/Analytical)
| Paper | Subject | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies-I | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Paper II | General Studies-II | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Paper III | General Studies-III | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Paper IV | General Hindi and General English | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Total | 800 | ||
- All papers are descriptive/analytical with brief, medium, long answer and descriptive questions.
- Standard of General Hindi and General English: Senior Secondary (10+2) level.
- Candidates must score minimum 10% in each paper and 15% aggregate to qualify for Viva-Voce.
- SC/ST candidates get 5% relaxation in minimum qualifying marks.
- All papers must be answered in Hindi or English.
Personality and Viva-Voce
| Stage | Marks |
|---|---|
| Personality and Viva-Voce Examination | 100 |
For Rajasthan Police Service candidates, NCC 'C' certificate holders will be given preference. Viva-voce marks are added to Main Exam marks for final selection.
Syllabus
The detailed syllabus for Preliminary and Main Examination has been published separately on the RPSC website. Candidates must download it from rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in (Press Note dated 09.01.2026).
How to Apply for RPSC RAS Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to submit your RPSC RAS Online Form 2026:
- Step 1 - Visit the official RPSC website at rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in and click on the Apply Online link for Advertisement No. 02/2026-27.
- Step 2 - Login to the SSO portal at sso.rajasthan.gov.in using your Citizen Apps (G2C) credentials. Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if not already done.
- Step 3 - Open the Recruitment Portal and complete your OTR profile with personal details including name, father's name (as per Aadhaar/Janaadhaar), date of birth, and gender.
- Step 4 - Fill in your educational qualification, experience, and other required details in the online application form carefully.
- Step 5 - Upload your live passport-size colour photograph using the OTR camera capture feature as required.
- Step 6 - Pay the application fee online. General/OBC Creamy Layer candidates pay Rs. 600; SC/ST/OBC Non-Creamy/MBC/EWS/Divyang candidates pay Rs. 400.
- Step 7 - Submit the online application form before 03 July 2026 (12:00 noon). Verify that an Application Number has been generated; without it, the application is not complete.
- Step 8 - Take a printout of the submitted application form and keep it safe along with the fee payment receipt for future reference.
- Step 9 - If any correction is needed after submission, pay Rs. 500 correction fee and make changes within 10 days of the application closing date through the online portal.
General Instructions - RPSC RAS 2026
- Candidates from Rajasthan OBC/MBC/Creamy Layer will be treated as General category for reserved post benefits but can apply against general posts.
- OBC/MBC candidates from outside Rajasthan will be treated as General category.
- Candidates of SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS applying for reserved posts must hold a valid caste/income certificate issued by the competent authority.
- EWS certificate issued on/after 01.04.2025 based on FY 2025-26 income, valid for 2026-27, is required.
- If a candidate submits a wrong category application, the application can be cancelled at any stage by the Commission.
- Candidates should not change their mobile number and email ID during the process. Updates will be sent via SMS and email.
- All original documents must be produced at the document verification stage after the written exam.
- Departmental Candidate (DC) benefit is available only for ministerial employees of the concerned departments (Ser. Nos. 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 13, 23, and 26).
- Candidates who have been debarred from any RPSC/other recruitment board/PSC exam for unfair means will not be eligible.
- Age relaxation benefits for Rajasthan state employees working outside the state are available only for Rajasthan state services as per government rules.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - RPSC RAS Pre 2026
Q1. What is the total vacancy in RPSC RAS Pre 2026?
The total vacancy in RPSC RAS/RTS Combined Competitive Examination 2026 is 607 posts. This includes 192 posts under Rajasthan State Services and 415 posts under Rajasthan Subordinate Services.
Q2. What is the last date to apply online for RPSC RAS 2026?
The last date to apply online for RPSC RAS Pre 2026 is 03 July 2026 till 12:00 noon. The online application window opens on 04 June 2026 at the official website rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in.
Q3. What is the age limit for RPSC RAS 2026?
The age limit for RPSC RAS 2026 is minimum 21 years and maximum 40 years as on 01 January 2027. Age relaxation is available for SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS/Divyang and other reserved categories as per Rajasthan government rules.
Q4. What is the application fee for RPSC RAS Pre 2026?
The application fee for RPSC RAS Pre 2026 is Rs. 600 for General/OBC Creamy Layer candidates and Rs. 400 for SC/ST/OBC Non-Creamy Layer/MBC/EWS candidates. Divyang (PwBD) candidates also pay Rs. 400.
Q5. What is the exam pattern for RPSC RAS Preliminary Exam 2026?
The RPSC RAS Preliminary Exam 2026 is an objective type (MCQ) paper on General Knowledge and General Science carrying 200 marks with a duration of 3 hours. It serves as a screening test only. Marks in Preliminary Exam are not counted for final merit. In the OMR sheet, each question has 5 options and 1/3 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.
Q6. What is the educational qualification for RPSC RAS 2026?
Candidates must hold a degree from any university incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Government in consultation with the Commission.
Q7. How many stages are there in RPSC RAS/RTS Exam 2026?
RPSC RAS/RTS Combined Competitive Examination 2026 is conducted in three stages: (1) Preliminary Examination - Objective type, 200 marks, screening test only; (2) Main Examination - Descriptive/Analytical, 4 papers of 200 marks each (800 marks total); and (3) Personality and Viva-Voce - 100 marks.
Q8. Where to apply for RPSC RAS Pre 2026?
Candidates must apply online through the official RPSC website at rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in. They need to complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the SSO portal at sso.rajasthan.gov.in before filling the application form.
Source
This article is based on the official detailed advertisement issued by Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), Ajmer, Advertisement No. 02/Pariksha/RAS&RTS/RPSC/EP-I/2026-27, dated 27 May 2026. For authoritative and updated information, candidates must visit rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in.
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