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📢 RPSC RAS Pre 2026 Online Form – 607 Posts | Rajasthan Civil Services
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has officially released the notification for Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services Combined Competitive Examination 2026 (RAS/RTS) on 27 May 2026 for a total of 607 vacancies – 192 State Service posts and 415 Subordinate Service posts. Eligible graduates can apply online from 04 June 2026 to 03 July 2026 via Rajasthan SSO portal. The Prelims Exam is scheduled for 29 November 2026 (Sunday). 🏛️🎯
📅 Post Date: 04 June 2026 | ⌛ Last Date: 03 July 2026 | 📝 Prelims: 29 Nov 2026
🔍 About RPSC RAS/RTS 2026 Exam
The Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) exam is the most prestigious state-level civil services examination in Rajasthan, equivalent to the UPSC IAS at the national level. Conducted by RPSC (Rajasthan Public Service Commission), it recruits officers for Group A (Rajasthan State Services) and Group B (Rajasthan Subordinate Services) posts across various government departments.
Through RAS 2026, candidates can become Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) Officer, Rajasthan Police Service (RPS) Officer, Rajasthan Accounts Service Officer, Revenue Officer, Tehsildar, Block Development Officer, Employment Officer, and many more prestigious posts. 🌟
📋 Short Details / Overview
| Commission | Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) |
| Exam Name | Rajasthan State & Subordinate Services Combined Competitive Exam 2026 (RAS/RTS) |
| Total Vacancies | 607 Posts |
| State Services (Group A) | 192 Posts |
| Subordinate Services (Group B) | 415 Posts |
| Notification Date | 27 May 2026 |
| Online Form Start | 04 June 2026 ✅ |
| Online Form Last Date | 03 July 2026 |
| Prelims (Pre) Exam Date | 29 November 2026 (Sunday) |
| Apply Mode | Online via SSO Portal – sso.rajasthan.gov.in |
| Official Website | rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in |
💳 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Other State Candidates | ₹ 600/- |
| OBC / EWS (Rajasthan Domicile) | ₹ 400/- |
| SC / ST (Rajasthan Domicile) | ₹ 250/- |
| PwD (Divyang – Rajasthan) | As per RPSC norms (Reduced fee) |
| Payment Mode | Online – Net Banking / Debit-Credit Card / UPI |
⚠️ Candidates from other states must pay the General category fee of ₹600. Category benefits (fee relaxation) available only for Rajasthan domicile holders.
🎂 Age Limit (As on 01 January 2027)
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| General (Male) | 21 Years | 40 Years |
| General (Female – Rajasthan Domicile) | 21 Years | 45 Years |
| OBC / EWS (Male – Rajasthan Domicile) | 21 Years | 43 Years |
| OBC / EWS (Female – Rajasthan Domicile) | 21 Years | 48 Years |
| SC / ST (Male – Rajasthan Domicile) | 21 Years | 45 Years |
| SC / ST / OBC / EWS (Female – Rajasthan Domicile) | 21 Years | 50 Years |
| Widows & Divorced Women (Rajasthan) | 21 Years | No Upper Limit |
| PwD (General) | 21 Years | 50 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 21 Years | As per Rajasthan Govt. rules |
⚠️ No upper limit on number of attempts – candidates may appear till maximum age limit.
✅ Rajasthan domicile candidates get additional benefits in age relaxation and fee.
📊 RPSC RAS 2026 Vacancy – 607 Posts
| Service Type | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| State Service Posts (Group A) | 192 |
| Subordinate Service Posts (Group B) | 415 |
| Total | 607 |
| Key State Service Posts | Key Subordinate Service Posts |
|---|---|
| Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) | Tehsildar |
| Rajasthan Police Service (RPS) | Block Development Officer (BDO) |
| Rajasthan Accounts Service (RAccountsS) | Employment Officer |
| Rajasthan Co-operative Service | Municipal Officer (Grade-II) |
| Rajasthan Forest Service | Panchayati Raj Officer |
| Revenue Service Posts | Commercial Tax Officer |
📌 Mains shortlisting: 15 times the total vacancy count will be called from Prelims. Post-wise detailed vacancy in official notification PDF.
🎓 Eligibility / Educational Qualification
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised University / equivalent |
| Final-Year Students | Candidates appearing in final year of graduation may also apply provisionally |
| Nationality | Indian Citizen. Rajasthan domicile for category benefits. |
| Medium of Exam | Hindi & English (Bilingual) |
✅ No specific stream required – graduation in any subject is sufficient for eligibility.
🎯 RPSC RAS 2026 Selection Process
- 1️⃣ Preliminary Examination (Pre) – Objective type, 1 paper, 200 marks | 29 November 2026
- 2️⃣ Main Examination (Mains) – 4 papers, Descriptive type, 800 marks (shortlisted: 15x vacancies)
- 3️⃣ Interview / Personality Test – 100 marks (for Mains qualifiers)
Final Merit: Based on Mains (800 marks) + Interview (100 marks) = 900 marks total.
⚠️ Pre exam is only qualifying – Prelims marks are NOT counted in final merit list.
📝 RAS Prelims 2026 Exam Pattern
| Detail | Specification |
|---|---|
| Number of Papers | 1 (Single Paper) |
| Total Questions | 150 MCQs |
| Total Marks | 200 Marks |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR Based) |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 mark deducted per wrong answer |
| Language | Hindi & English (Bilingual) |
Subject Breakup of Prelims Paper:
| Topic | Marks (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| History of Rajasthan & Indian History | ~30 |
| Mental Ability & Reasoning, Basic Numeracy | ~45 |
| General Science & Technology | ~30 |
| Geography of Rajasthan & India | ~25 |
| Indian Polity & Governance | ~15 |
| Economy & Sustainable Development | ~25 |
| Current Events & Affairs (Rajasthan + National) | ~30 |
| Total | 200 Marks |
📝 RAS Mains 2026 Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Studies (History, Art, Culture, Economy, Geography – Rajasthan focus) | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Paper-II | General Studies (Indian Polity, Economy, Science & Technology, Reasoning) | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Paper-III | General Studies (General Science, Environment, Sustainable Development, Current Affairs) | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Paper-IV | General Hindi & General English | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Total (Mains) | 800 Marks | 12 Hours (4 sittings) | |
Interview / Personality Test: 100 marks
Grand Total (Mains + Interview): 900 marks
⚠️ Mains papers are Descriptive (Essay + Short Answer) type, not MCQ. Strong writing skill is essential.
📚 RAS Prelims 2026 – Key Syllabus Topics
| Subject | Key Topics |
|---|---|
| Rajasthan History & Culture | Rajput period, Freedom movement, Folk arts, Customs, Traditions, Festivals, Fairs, Paintings, Architecture, Dialects |
| Rajasthan Geography | Physical features, Climate, Minerals, Agri, Irrigation, Tribes, Industries, Transport |
| Rajasthan Economy | Rajasthan Budget, Flagship schemes, Poverty, Employment, Rural development, Agriculture |
| Indian History | Ancient, Medieval (Mughals, Marathas), Modern (British period, Freedom Struggle) |
| Indian Polity | Constitution, Parliament, Judiciary, Fundamental Rights, Panchayati Raj, Governor, CM, RPSC |
| General Science | Physics – Energy, Light, Sound; Chemistry – Atoms, Reactions; Biology – Human Body, Diseases, Nutrition |
| Current Affairs | National & International events, Awards, Rajasthan Govt. schemes, Sports, Economy |
| Reasoning & Numeracy | Number Series, Blood Relations, Coding, Directions, Percentage, Simple Interest, Ratio, Data Interpretation |
💰 RPSC RAS 2026 – Salary & Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Level | Basic Pay | In-Hand (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAS Officer (SDM / ADM level) | Level 13 / 14 | ₹67,700+ | ₹90,000–1,10,000+ |
| Rajasthan Police Service (RPS) Officer | Level 13 | ₹67,700 | ₹88,000–1,00,000+ |
| Rajasthan Accounts Service Officer | Level 12 | ₹56,100 | ₹72,000–85,000+ |
| Tehsildar / Naib Tehsildar | Level 11 | ₹56,100 | ₹70,000–80,000+ |
| Block Development Officer (BDO) | Level 11 | ₹56,100 | ₹68,000–78,000+ |
| Employment Officer | Level 10 | ₹56,100 | ₹65,000–75,000+ |
✅ Additional benefits: DA, HRA, Medical, PF, Gratuity, Travel Allowance, LTC as per 7th Pay Commission (Rajasthan Govt. norms).
📉 RPSC RAS Prelims Previous Year Cut Off (Reference)
| Year | UR (Male) | UR (Female) | OBC (Male) | SC/ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAS 2023 | ~96–100 | ~91–96 | ~92–96 | ~85–90 |
| RAS 2021 | ~98–102 | ~93–98 | ~95–99 | ~87–92 |
| RAS 2018 | ~94–98 | ~88–94 | ~90–95 | ~83–88 |
📌 Cut off is out of 200 marks. Scoring above 105+ (UR) is considered safe zone for most years. 🎯
⚠️ Actual cut off varies every year based on paper difficulty and number of candidates appearing.
💻 How to Apply for RPSC RAS Pre 2026 Online Form
- 🌐 Go to: sso.rajasthan.gov.in (Rajasthan Single Sign-On Portal)
- 📝 Create SSO ID – Register using Aadhaar, Jan Aadhar, Google, or Facebook (if not already done)
- 🔑 Log in using your SSO ID and Password
- 🖱️ On the dashboard, search and click "RPSC / Recruitment Portal"
- 📋 Complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the RPSC recruitment portal (if first time)
- 🔍 Select "RAS/RTS Combined Competitive Exam 2026" from available recruitments
- 📄 Fill the application form – Basic, Personal, Qualification, Address details
- 📤 Upload scanned Photograph and Signature in prescribed size and format
- 💳 Pay application fee via online mode (Net Banking / UPI / Debit Card)
- ✅ Submit the form and download/print confirmation page
⚠️ Once submitted, no corrections allowed. Verify all details – name, DOB, category, qualification – carefully before final submission.
⚠️ Apply well before last date (03 July 2026) to avoid server-load related issues.
📋 Documents Required
- 📄 Valid SSO ID (sso.rajasthan.gov.in)
- 📄 Graduation Certificate / Degree / Marksheet
- 📄 10th & 12th Mark Sheets (for age proof & education)
- 📄 Category Certificate (OBC/SC/ST/EWS – if applicable)
- 📄 Rajasthan Domicile Certificate (for category benefits)
- 📄 PwD Certificate (if applicable)
- 📄 Ex-Serviceman Discharge Certificate (if applicable)
- 📄 Scanned Photo (JPEG, as per size prescribed by RPSC)
- 📄 Scanned Signature (JPEG, as per size prescribed by RPSC)
- 📄 Bank Account Details / UPI for fee payment
💡 Preparation Tips for RPSC RAS Pre 2026
- 📚 Rajasthan GK is the most important section – focus heavily on Rajasthan History, Art, Culture, Geography, Polity
- 📖 Read NCERT books (6th–12th) for Indian History, Geography, Science, Economics, Polity
- 📰 Follow Rajasthan Patrika / Dainik Bhaskar daily for Rajasthan Current Affairs
- 🗺️ Practice Rajasthan map-based questions – districts, rivers, National Parks
- 🔢 Revise Reasoning & Basic Numeracy – 45 marks are from this section alone
- 📝 Solve RAS Previous Year Papers (2013, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2023)
- ⏱️ Practice with 1/3 negative marking in mind – attempt only sure answers
- 📊 Revise Rajasthan Budget, Economic Survey & Flagship Schemes
- 🎯 Target minimum 110+ marks in Prelims for safe selection
❓ FAQs – RPSC RAS Pre 2026 Online Form
Q1. When was RPSC RAS 2026 Notification released?
A: 27 May 2026 at rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in. ✅
Q2. How many posts are in RPSC RAS 2026?
A: 607 posts – 192 State Services + 415 Subordinate Services. 📊
Q3. What is the last date to apply?
A: 03 July 2026 at sso.rajasthan.gov.in. ⌛
Q4. When is RAS Prelims 2026 exam?
A: 29 November 2026 (Sunday). 📅
Q5. What is the application fee?
A: General/Other State – ₹600; OBC/EWS – ₹400; SC/ST – ₹250. 💳
Q6. Is graduation required for RAS?
A: Yes, Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Final-year students may also apply. 🎓
Q7. What is the age limit for general category males?
A: Minimum 21 years, Maximum 40 years (as on 01 January 2027). 🎂
Q8. How many times can I attempt RAS exam?
A: There is no limit on number of attempts. Candidates can appear till the maximum age limit. ✅
Q9. Is Prelims marks counted in final selection?
A: No. Prelims is only qualifying. Final merit is based on Mains (800) + Interview (100) = 900 marks. 📝
Q10. Is Rajasthan domicile mandatory?
A: Not mandatory to apply, but Rajasthan domicile holders get benefits in age relaxation, application fee, and reservation. 🌿
Q11. How do I apply? Do I need SSO ID?
A: Yes. Apply via sso.rajasthan.gov.in – create SSO ID → Login → RPSC Portal → OTR → Apply for RAS 2026. 💻
Q12. Is there negative marking in RAS Prelims?
A: Yes – 1/3 mark deducted per wrong answer in Prelims. No negative marking in Mains. ⚠️
✨ 607 Posts | Apply: 04 June – 03 July 2026 | Prelims: 29 Nov 2026 | rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in ⬇️
