RPSC RAS 2026
Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services Combined Competitive Examination — Complete Official Handbook: Notification, Syllabus, Age Eligibility, Salary Hierarchy & Cut-Off Analysis.
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RPSC RAS 2026 Overview
RPSC Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) and Rajasthan Subordinate Services Combined Competitive Examination is Rajasthan's premier civil services examination conducted by the Rajasthan Public Service Commission, Ajmer. It selects officers for top state cadres including Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS), Rajasthan Police Service (RPS), Rajasthan Accounts Service, and Rajasthan Tehsildar Service.
RPSC RAS 2026 offers approximately 905 vacancies. The examination architecture features: Preliminary Examination (Single paper of 150 questions for 200 marks in 3 hours with 1/3 negative marking and mandatory 5th option to prevent tampering), Main Written Examination (4 descriptive papers totaling 800 marks: GS 1, GS 2, GS 3 of 200 marks each, and General Hindi & General English for 200 marks), followed by a 100-mark Personality Test / Viva-Voce.
Selected RAS officers enter state service at Pay Level 14 (₹56,100 basic pay) with an in-hand monthly salary of ₹75,000–₹1,05,000, official government transportation, executive accommodation in district collectorates, and direct promotional elevation to IAS cadres.
RPSC RAS 2026 Important Dates
| Notification Release | 1 June 2026 |
| Application Opens | 1 July 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 31 July 2026 |
| Tier 1 Exam Date | 1 October 2026 |
| Official Website | https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in |
RPSC RAS Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University
Age Limit
21–40 years (as on 1st January 2026)
General Male: 21 to 40 yrs; SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS Male of Rajasthan: +5 yrs (up to 45 yrs); Rajasthan Women: +5 to +10 yrs
Nationality
Indian Citizen
Check Your RPSC RAS Eligibility
Official Norms: General Male: 21 to 40 yrs; SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS Male of Rajasthan: +5 yrs (up to 45 yrs); Rajasthan Women: +5 to +10 yrs
RPSC RAS Selection Process
Preliminary Examination (Single Objective Paper: 150 questions, 200 marks, 3 hours, 1/3 negative marking)
Mains Written Examination (Descriptive: 4 Papers of 200 marks each = 800 Marks)
Personality Test / Viva-Voce: 100 Marks
Final Selection Merit List = Mains (800) + Interview (100) = 900 Marks
RPSC RAS Exam Pattern 2026
Preliminary Examination
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge & General Science (including Rajasthan GK) | 150 | 200 |
| Total | 150 | 200 |
Main Written Examination (Descriptive)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I: General Studies I (History, Economics, Sociology, Management, Accounting) | 48 | 200 |
| Paper II: General Studies II (Ethics, General Science & Tech, Geography) | 48 | 200 |
| Paper III: General Studies III (Polity, Public Admin, Law, Behaviour, Sports & Yoga) | 48 | 200 |
| Paper IV: General Hindi (120 marks) & General English (80 marks) | 35 | 200 |
| Total | 179 | 800 |
RPSC RAS Syllabus 2026
Full Syllabus →Rajasthan Special & GS
Paper IV: Languages
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RPSC RAS Posts — Which is Best?
RPSC RAS offers 2+ posts across different departments. Here's a comparison to help you decide your target post before filling the form.
| Post | Salary | Promotion |
|---|---|---|
Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) Pay Level 14 (Group A) TOP PICK | ₹75,000 – ₹1,05,000 | fast |
Rajasthan Police Service (RPS) Pay Level 14 (Group A) | ₹75,000 – ₹1,05,000 | fast |
RPSC RAS Salary Structure
Salary varies based on post, city tier (X/Y/Z) for HRA, and DA rate. Figures above are indicative for 2026 DA rates.
RPSC RAS Cut-off Marks & Predictor
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RPSC RAS 2025 Tier 1 Cut-off
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RPSC RAS Preparation Strategy
Phase 1: Rajasthan Art, Culture & Prelims GS (Month 1–3)
- ›Rajasthan General Knowledge accounts for nearly 45% of Prelims — read standard references for Rajasthani art, architecture, dynasties, and folk festivals
- ›Study Rajasthan Economic Survey and government flagship welfare schemes
- ›Practice CSAT mental ability and basic science questions
- ›Review previous 10 RPSC RAS Prelims question papers
Phase 2: Paper 4 Language & Small Subjects Mastery (Month 4–7)
- ›Dedicate 2 hours daily to Hindi grammar (120 marks) and English grammar (80 marks) to score 130+ in Paper IV
- ›Master the short 20-mark units in GS 1, 2 & 3: Sociology, Management, Accounting, Law, Behaviour, Sports & Yoga
- ›Practice writing concise 15-word, 50-word, and 100-word answers within time limits
- ›Take full 4-paper Mains mock tests to build rapid writing speed
RPSC RAS Frequently Asked Questions
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