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RAS (Rajasthan Administrative Service) is a prestigious state civil service exam conducted by the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC). RPSC is the constitutional body responsible for recruiting candidates into various Group A and B posts in Rajasthan. The RAS exam (often called the RPSC State and Subordinate Services Combined Competitive Exam) fills administrative, policing, accounts, and allied posts in the state. RAS aspirants must meet certain eligibility rules on age, education, nationality, etc., which are generally consistent across exam cycles.

RAS Age Limit Overview

To apply for RAS, candidates must typically be at least 21 years old and not above 40 years of age (as per the RPSC notification cutoff). Special provisions allow older ages for certain non-gazetted posts. The general age ranges are:

Notes: Candidates who have not yet reached the minimum age by the cutoff date are ineligible, and those who have already exceeded the maximum age by that date are also ineligible. The cutoff date (explained below) is typically specified in the RPSC notification.

How Age Limit is Calculated for RAS Exam 2026

The RPSC fixes a specific cutoff date to calculate the candidate’s age – often January 1 of the year following the exam notification. In practice, this means a candidate must have attained the required age by the designated date. For example, if the exam notification is released late in the year, the candidate must have turned 21 by January 1 of the next year. In effect, the upper age (e.g. 40 years) is “as on” that cutoff date. Applicants should refer to the official RPSC notification for the exact cutoff date when calculating their eligibility.

RAS Age Limit Rajasthan Administrative Services Exam Category-Wise Age Relaxations

RPSC provides upper-age relaxations for various reserved categories under state rules. The table below summarizes the typical relaxations. (These relaxations generally apply only to candidates who are from Rajasthan; non-domiciled candidates are treated under the general category.)

In practice, SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates of Rajasthan get 5 extra years (males) or 10 years (females) beyond the normal limit. General (unreserved) female candidates get 5 extra years. Widowed or divorced female candidates have no upper age limit. PwD candidates receive up to 10–15 years relaxation depending on category (15 years for SC/ST, 13 for OBC, 10 for General). Additional relaxations exist for ex-servicemen, prison service, and government servants as per rules. Importantly, these age relaxations typically apply only to candidates with Rajasthan domicile. Non-Rajasthan candidates are generally treated in the unreserved category.

RPSC RAS Eligibility Criteria

Beyond age, RAS applicants must meet educational and nationality criteria. The basic requirements are:

RAS Age Limit Number of Attempts

There is no fixed limit on the number of times a candidate can appear for the RAS exam. A candidate may attempt the exam repeatedly as long as they continue to meet the age (and other eligibility) requirements. In other words, one can keep applying until one has exceeded the permitted upper age for their category. RPSC notifications do not prescribe a cap on attempts.

RAS Age Limit 2026 FAQs

Q1. What is the general age limit for the RAS exam?

The general RAS age range is 21 to 40 years for unreserved candidates, measured as on the official cutoff date. That means a candidate must have reached 21 by the cutoff and not exceeded 40 by that date.

Q2. How much age relaxation is allowed for SC/ST/OBC candidates?

Reserved category candidates from Rajasthan get additional age relaxation. SC/ST/OBC (and EWS) male candidates get 5 extra years (so up to 45), and SC/ST/OBC (EWS) females get 10 extra years (up to 50) beyond the normal limit. For example, an SC male who is 45 on the cutoff date is still eligible, because of the +5 years relaxation.

Q3. Is there a different age limit for women?

Yes. All female candidates of the general category receive a 5-year relaxation (so up to 45 instead of 40). Moreover, SC/ST/OBC females get a total of 10 extra years over the base limit. Widowed or divorced women have no upper age limit (they are exempt from the maximum age).

Q4. What age relaxations do Persons with Disabilities (PwD) get?

PwD candidates get considerable relaxation depending on their category. Generally, a PwD candidate in the General category gets 10 extra years. If the PwD candidate is OBC, the relaxation is 13 years, and if SC/ST, 15 years. For example, a physically disabled SC candidate could be up to 55 years old (40+15) on the cutoff date.

Q5. Are there any attempts restrictions for RAS?

No. RPSC does not impose a limit on attempts. Candidates can try as many times as they wish until they exceed the upper age limit for their category. Each attempt still requires meeting all the eligibility criteria at the time of application.