RPSC RAS Pre Recruitment 2026: 607 Posts, Important Dates, Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Fee
RPSC RAS Pre Recruitment 2026: 607 Posts, Important Dates, Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Fee
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has released the official notification for the RAS (Rajasthan Administrative Services) Combined Competitive Examination 2026. This is a golden opportunity for aspirants aiming for State Services and Subordinate Services in Rajasthan.
Before you fill out the online application, understand the critical important dates, eligibility rules, age relaxations, reservation policies, and exam pattern as per the official gazette.
Overview – RPSC RAS 2026
| Key Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | RPSC (Rajasthan Public Service Commission) |
| Exam Name | RAS Combined Competitive Examination 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | 2026 एवं 607 |
| Total Vacancies | 607 Posts |
| OT (General) Posts | 192 Posts |
| Other (Reserved) Posts | 415 Posts |
| Selection Process | Prelims → Mains → Interview |
| Prelims Marks | 200 Marks (Objective) |
| Mains Papers | 4 Papers (200 Marks Each) |
| Interview Marks | 100 Marks |
| Language | Hindi or English (Not Mixed) |
| Official Website | rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in |
Important Dates – RPSC RAS Pre 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Apply Start Date | 04 June 2026 |
| Online Apply Last Date | 03 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 03 July 2026 |
| Exam Date (Prelims) | 29 November 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | Before Exam |
| Result Date | Will Be Updated Here Soon |
⚠️ Note: Candidates are advised to confirm from the RPSC official website regularly for updates.
Application Fee – RPSC RAS 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹ 600/- |
| BC (Creamy Layer) | ₹ 600/- |
| EBC (Creamy Layer) | ₹ 600/- |
| Other State Candidates | ₹ 600/- |
| SC / ST | ₹ 400/- |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | ₹ 400/- |
| EBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | ₹ 400/- |
| PH (Divyangjan) | ₹ 400/- |
| Correction Charge | ₹ 500/- |
Payment Mode (Online):
Aap fee pay kar sakte hain through:
- 💳 Debit Card
- 💳 Credit Card
- 🌐 Internet Banking
- 📱 IMPS
- 💰 Cash Card / Mobile Wallet
RPSC RAS Vacancy 2026 – Total 607 Posts
जैसा कि official notification में बताया गया है, इस भर्ती अभियान के तहत कुल 607 रिक्तियाँ भरी जाएंगी:
| Category | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| OT (General / Unreserved) | 192 |
| अन्य (Reserved – SC/ST/BC/EBC/EWS etc.) | 415 |
| Grand Total | 607 |
RPSC RAS Eligibility Criteria 2026
1. Scheduled Area Candidates
- Scheduled Area के candidates scheduled और non-scheduled दोनों तरह की vacancies के लिए eligible हैं।
- Non-scheduled area के candidates अगर scheduled area posts के लिए apply करेंगे तो disqualify होंगे।
- Scheduled area residence certificate Commission द्वारा मांगे जाने पर submit करना होगा।
2. Departmental Candidates (DC)
- DC category sirf concerned department के ministerial employees ke liye reserved है।
- यह Post Nos. 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 13, 23 & 26 पर ही लागू होगा।
- Application form में “DC” mention करना mandatory है – nahi toh benefit nahi milega।
- दूसरे departments के employees DC category के लिए eligible nahi हैं।
3. Non-Gazetted Employees (NGE)
- Sirf Rajasthan Government, Panchayat Samitis, and Zila Parishads ke employees eligible हैं।
- Required Experience: 01 January 2027 tak kam se kam 5 years ki service complete honi chahiye (officiating ya substantive dono valid hai)।
- Selection merit list ke order mein hoga – marks ke comparison par nahi।
- Agar sufficient NGE candidates available nahi hain, toh remaining vacancies other candidates se bhari jayengi।
Note: एक candidate DC और NGE dono categories mein apply kar sakta hai, lekin NGE category ki age relaxation DC applicants par apply nahi hogi।
RPSC RAS Age Limit & Relaxation 2026
Important: Age relaxations Non-Cumulative हैं – candidate sirf ek provision ka benefit le sakta hai (Divyangjan ko additional relaxation milegi)।
| Category | Age Limit / Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Ex-Prisoner | कोई upper limit nahi (agar conviction se pehle substantive service ki thi) |
| NCC Cadet Instructor | NCC service ke barabar relaxation (max +3 years) |
| Reservist / Ex-Serviceman | Maximum 50 years |
| Emergency/Short Service Commissioned Officers | Army join karte time eligible the toh release ke baad bhi age limit ke andar maane jayenge |
| State Government Employee (Substantive) | Maximum 45 years |
| Panchayat Samiti / Zila Parishad Employee | Maximum 45 years |
| State PSU / Corporation Employee | Maximum 40 years |
| Ex-Serviceman (State Services) | +10 years relaxation |
| Ex-Serviceman (Subordinate Services) | +15 years relaxation |
| Divyangjan (Benchmark Disability) | +5 years additional relaxation |
Ex-Servicemen ke liye special: Agar lower post ka experience required hai, toh utni period ki additional relaxation di jayegi – direct recruitment mein maximum upper limit 55 years rahegi।
RPSC RAS Reservation Rules 2026
| Category | Rule |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | Agar kisi saal eligible candidates nahi milte, toh vacancies 3 recruitment years ke liye carry forward hongi |
| BC/EBC | 3 recruitment years ke liye carry forward (notification 28.07.2023 ke hisaab se) |
| EWS | Agar eligible candidate nahi milta, toh posts general procedure se bhari jayengi |
| Widow / Abandoned / Divorced Women | Pehle category ke andar interchange, phir male candidates – No carry forward |
| Divyangjan (PwD) | Horizontal reservation – apni social category ke andar adjust kiya jayega |
| Ex-Serviceman | Category-wise horizontal – sirf 1 year ke liye carry forward |
Special: SC/ST ki married woman को caste certificate father’s name & residence ke basis par lana hoga – husband ke name par valid nahi hai।
RPSC RAS Exam Pattern 2026
Preliminary Examination (Prelims)
| Subject | Marks | Time | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge & General Science | 200 | 3 Hours | Objective (OMR Based) |
Purpose: Sirf screening test hai – Prelims ke marks final merit mein count nahi honge।
Standard: Bachelor’s Degree Level.
OMR Answer Sheet Instructions:
- Har question ke 5 options honge (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
- Sirf ek circle (bubble) BLUE BALL POINT PEN se fill karein
- Agar question nahi kar rahe toh option 5 fill karein
- Agar koi circle nahi bhara toh 1/3 mark deduct hoga
- 10% se zyada questions mein circle nahi bhara toh candidate disqualify hoga
- Checking ke liye extra 10 minutes diye jayenge
Main Examination (Mains)
Number of Candidates for Mains:
- Total vacancies ka 15 times candidates Mains ke liye select honge
- Reserved categories ke liye agar sufficient candidates nahi milte toh relaxed standard apply ho sakta hai
Minimum Qualifying Marks (Mains):
| Category | Per Paper | Aggregate |
|---|---|---|
| General | 10% | 15% |
| SC/ST | 5% (after 5% relaxation) | 10% |
| Ex-Serviceman / Divyangjan | Rules ke hisaab se | |
Main Examination Papers:
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 & General English | 200 | 3 Hours |
- Saare papers descriptive / analytical honge
- Hindi aur English ka standard Sr. Secondary Level hoga
Personality & Viva-Voce Examination – 100 Marks
- Mains mein qualifying marks laane walon ko interview ke liye bulaya jayega
- Marks diye jayenge: Character & Personality, Address & Physique, Rajasthan Culture ke knowledge (special weightage)
- Rajasthan Police Service ke liye NCC ‘C’ Certificate rakhne walon ko preference milegi
General Instructions for RAS Exam
- Saare papers completely Hindi या completely English mein answer karne honge – mixing allowed nahi hai।
- Agar handwriting easily legible nahi hai toh marks deduct honge।
- Orderly, effective and exact expression ke liye extra marks diye jayenge – with economy of words।
Scribe Facility for Divyangjan Candidates
| Disability Category | Scribe Facility |
|---|---|
| Blindness, Locomotor Disability (Both Arms), Cerebral Palsy | Chahne par scribe milega |
| Other benchmark disabilities (Section 2r) | Appendix-C certificate par scribe / compensatory time |
| Less than 40% disability (Section 2s) | Appendix-D certificate par scribe / compensatory time |
Important Deadlines for Scribe:
- Apna scribe laane wale: Exam se 1 day pehle documents center authority ko submit karein
- Commission se scribe lene wale: Exam se 2 days pehle apply karein
Documents Required for RPSC RAS 2026
| Document | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Caste Certificate (SC/ST) | Competent authority se prescribed format mein |
| Scheduled Area Certificate | Notification 21.10.2019 ke hisaab se |
| EWS Certificate | Family income ke basis par – married women ke liye father’s name se |
| Divyangjan Certificate | 40%+ disability with clear category – UDID mandatory |
| Marriage Registration Certificate | Mandatory (circular 22.05.2006) |
| Widow / Divorced Certificate | Husband’s death certificate + link proof / Court decree |
Ex-Serviceman – Special Provisions
- NOC (निराक्षेप प्रमाण पत्र) ke basis par apply kar sakte hain
- Selection ke baad retirement ke 2 months ke andar joining le sakte hain
- Benefit sirf Rajasthan domicile ex-servicemen ko milega
- Ek baar Rajasthan Government mein re-employ ho gaye toh dobara benefit nahi milega
Disqualification Rules
| Rule | Consequence |
|---|---|
| 01 June 2002 ke baad 2 se zyada children | Disqualified |
| 10% se zyada questions mein OMR par koi circle nahi bhara | Disqualified |
| Non-scheduled area candidate ne scheduled area post ke liye apply kiya | Disqualified |
| False declaration of category | Kisi bhi stage par disqualified |
Why Choose Tejana Classes for RAS 2026?
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Rajasthan Culture Coverage | Interview ke liye special focus on Rajasthan culture |
| OMR Practice | Real exam pattern practice with blue ball pen |
| Mains Writing Improvement | Handwriting aur expression improve karne ke liye sessions |
| Mock Interviews | Personality test ki preparation with Rajasthan culture focus |
| Topic-wise GK & Science | Complete coverage of General Knowledge & General Science |
Conclusion
RPSC RAS Pre Recruitment 2026 607 candidates ke liye ek golden opportunity hai। Apply karne se pehle apni eligibility, category, age relaxation aur documents carefully check kar lein।
Important Dates Yaad Rakhein:
Apply Start: 04 June 2026
Apply Last Date: 03 July 2026
Exam Date: 29 November 2026
Tejana Classes ke saath apni RAS 2026 ki preparation start karein!