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\"RAS<\/p>\n

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.<\/span><\/p>\n

RAS Age Limit Overview<\/b><\/h2>\n

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

RAS Minimum Age<\/b><\/td>\n\n

RAS Maximum Age<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

RAS (Group A)<\/span><\/td>\n21<\/span><\/td>\n40<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Non-Gazetted Posts (Group B)<\/span><\/td>\n25<\/span><\/td>\n45<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Notes:<\/span><\/i> 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

How Age Limit is Calculated for RAS Exam 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n

The RPSC fixes a specific <\/span>cutoff date<\/b> to calculate the candidate\u2019s age \u2013 often <\/span>January 1<\/span><\/i> 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 \u201cas on\u201d that cutoff date. Applicants should refer to the official RPSC notification for the exact cutoff date when calculating their eligibility.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Category (Rajasthan domicile)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

RAS Minimum Age<\/b><\/td>\n\n

RAS MaximumAge (with relaxation)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

General \u2013 Male<\/b><\/td>\n21<\/span><\/td>\n40<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
General \u2013 Female<\/b><\/td>\n21<\/span><\/td>\n45 (+5)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OBC (including MBC) \u2013 Male<\/b><\/td>\n21<\/span><\/td>\n45 (+5)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OBC \u2013 Female<\/b><\/td>\n21<\/span><\/td>\n50 (+10)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SC\/ST \u2013 Male<\/b><\/td>\n21<\/span><\/td>\n45 (+5)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SC\/ST \u2013 Female<\/b><\/td>\n21<\/span><\/td>\n50 (+10)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EWS \u2013 Male<\/b><\/td>\n21<\/span><\/td>\n45 (+5)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EWS \u2013 Female<\/b><\/td>\n21<\/span><\/td>\n50 (+10)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PwBD \u2013 General category<\/b><\/td>\n21<\/span><\/td>\n50 (+10)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PwBD \u2013 OBC\/EWS<\/b><\/td>\n21<\/span><\/td>\n53 (+13)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PwBD \u2013 SC\/ST<\/b><\/td>\n21<\/span><\/td>\n55 (+15)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Widow\/Divorced Women<\/b><\/td>\n21<\/span><\/td>\nNo upper limit<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ex-Servicemen (Rajasthan domicile)<\/b><\/td>\n21<\/span><\/td>\n50 (max)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Non-Gazetted State Govt Employees<\/b><\/td>\n25<\/span><\/td>\n45<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

RAS Age Limit Rajasthan Administrative Services Exam Category-Wise Age Relaxations<\/b><\/h2>\n

RPSC provides <\/span>upper-age relaxations<\/b> for various reserved categories under state rules. The table below summarizes the typical relaxations. <\/span>(These relaxations generally apply only to candidates who are from Rajasthan; non-domiciled candidates are treated under the general category.)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Category (Rajasthan domicile)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Relaxation in Upper Age Limit<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

SC\/ST\/OBC (and EWS) \u2013 Male candidates<\/span><\/td>\n+5 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SC\/ST\/OBC (and EWS) \u2013 Female candidates<\/span><\/td>\n+10 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
General category \u2013 Female candidates (non-reserved)<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n+5 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Widows and Divorced Women (any category)<\/span><\/td>\nNo upper age limit<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Person with Benchmark Disability (PwD) \u2013 General category<\/span><\/td>\n+10 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PwD \u2013 OBC category<\/span><\/td>\n+13 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PwD \u2013 SC\/ST category<\/span><\/td>\n+15 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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\u201315 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 <\/span>only to candidates with Rajasthan domicile<\/b>. Non-Rajasthan candidates are generally treated in the unreserved category.<\/span><\/p>\n

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