{"id":7578,"date":"2026-06-02T14:41:07","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T09:11:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=7578"},"modified":"2026-06-02T15:36:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T10:06:11","slug":"rpsc-ras-notification-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/rpsc-ras-notification-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"RPSC RAS Notification 2026: Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus &#038; Complete Preparation Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC)<\/strong> has officially released the <strong>RAS\/RTS Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) Notification 2026<\/strong> on 27th May 2026. This is one of the most prestigious state-level civil services examinations in India, offering graduates a pathway to coveted administrative, police, accounts, and subordinate service posts across Rajasthan&#8217;s government departments \u2014 including the highly sought-after positions of Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS), Rajasthan Police Service (RPS), Tehsildar, and Development Officer.<\/p>\n<p>With <strong>607 vacancies<\/strong> announced \u2014 192 under State Services and 415 under Subordinate Services \u2014 the online application process opens from <strong>4th June 2026<\/strong> and closes on <strong>3rd July 2026<\/strong>. The Prelims exam is scheduled for <strong>29th November 2026 (Sunday)<\/strong>. This article covers every detail candidates need \u2014 from eligibility and exam pattern to salary and preparation tips.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/rpsc-ras-notification-2026\/#RPSC_RAS_2026_Overview\" >RPSC RAS 2026: Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/rpsc-ras-notification-2026\/#RPSC_RAS_Notification_2026_%E2%80%93_Important_Dates\" >RPSC RAS Notification 2026 \u2013 Important Dates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/rpsc-ras-notification-2026\/#RPSC_RAS_Vacancy_2026_%E2%80%93_Post-Wise_Details\" >RPSC RAS Vacancy 2026 \u2013 Post-Wise Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/rpsc-ras-notification-2026\/#Eligibility_Criteria_for_RPSC_RAS_2026\" >Eligibility Criteria for RPSC RAS 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/rpsc-ras-notification-2026\/#RPSC_RAS_2026_%E2%80%93_Exam_Pattern\" >RPSC RAS 2026 \u2013 Exam Pattern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/rpsc-ras-notification-2026\/#RPSC_RAS_Syllabus_2026_%E2%80%93_Highlights\" >RPSC RAS Syllabus 2026 \u2013 Highlights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/rpsc-ras-notification-2026\/#How_to_Apply_Online_for_RPSC_RAS_2026\" >How to Apply Online for RPSC RAS 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/rpsc-ras-notification-2026\/#RPSC_RAS_Application_Fee_2026\" >RPSC RAS Application Fee 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/rpsc-ras-notification-2026\/#RPSC_RAS_Salary_Job_Profile_2026\" >RPSC RAS Salary &amp; Job Profile 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/rpsc-ras-notification-2026\/#RPSC_RAS_CCE_2026_%E2%80%93_Preparation_Strategy\" >RPSC RAS CCE 2026 \u2013 Preparation Strategy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/rpsc-ras-notification-2026\/#Recommended_Books_for_RPSC_RAS_2026\" >Recommended Books for RPSC RAS 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/rpsc-ras-notification-2026\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RPSC_RAS_2026_Overview\"><\/span><strong>RPSC RAS 2026: Overview<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Field<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Conducting Body<\/td>\n<td>Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Exam Name<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">RAS\/RTS Combined Competitive Exam 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Notification Date<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">27th May 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Total Vacancies<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">607 Posts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Application Start Date<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">4th June 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Last Date to Apply<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">3rd July 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Prelims Exam Date<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">29th November 2026 (Sunday)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Exam Mode<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">Offline (OMR \/ Descriptive)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Qualification<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">Graduation (Any Discipline)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Selection Process<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">Prelims \u2192 Mains \u2192 Interview<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Age Limit<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">21 \u2013 40 Years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Job Location<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">Rajasthan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Official Website<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RPSC_RAS_Notification_2026_%E2%80%93_Important_Dates\"><\/span><strong>RPSC RAS Notification 2026 \u2013 Important Dates<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Candidates must note all key dates to ensure they do not miss any deadline in the recruitment cycle.<\/p>\n<div class=\"\">\n<table class=\" \">\n<thead class=\"\">\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Event<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Date<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Official Notification Release<\/td>\n<td class=\"\"><strong>27th May 2026<\/strong> \u2014 OUT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Online Application Start Date<\/td>\n<td class=\"\"><strong>4th June 2026<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Last Date to Apply Online<\/td>\n<td class=\"\"><strong>3rd July 2026<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Application Correction Window<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">To Be Notified<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Admit Card Release (Prelims)<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">Approx. 10\u201315 days before exam<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\"><strong>RPSC RAS Prelims Exam Date<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"\"><strong>29th November 2026 (Sunday)<\/strong> \u2014 CONFIRMED<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Prelims Result Declaration<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">To Be Announced<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Mains Examination<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">Expected 2027<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Interview \/ Personality Test<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">To Be Announced<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Final Result &amp; Merit List<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">To Be Announced<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Age will be calculated as on <strong>1st January 2027<\/strong> as per the official notification. Candidates must keep checking <strong>rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in<\/strong> for any schedule updates.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RPSC_RAS_Vacancy_2026_%E2%80%93_Post-Wise_Details\"><\/span><strong>RPSC RAS Vacancy 2026 \u2013 Post-Wise Details<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A total of <strong>607 vacancies<\/strong> have been announced, split between State Services (192 posts) and Subordinate Services (415 posts).<\/p>\n<h3><strong>State Services Vacancy 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"\">\n<table class=\" \">\n<thead class=\"\">\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Service Name<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Vacancies<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS)<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">57<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Rajasthan Police Service (RPS)<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Rajasthan Accounts Service<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">36<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Rajasthan Cooperative Service<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">06<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Rajasthan Industry Service<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Rajasthan State Insurance Service<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Rajasthan Transport Service<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Rajasthan Prison Service<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">05<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Rajasthan Tourism Service<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">06<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Rajasthan Excise Service<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">06<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Rajasthan Food Safety Service<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">04<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Rajasthan Planning Service<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">03<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Rajasthan Public Relations Service<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">02<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Rajasthan Minority Affairs Service<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">02<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Rajasthan Agriculture Marketing Service<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">02<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Rajasthan Food &amp; Civil Supply Service<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">01<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Rajasthan Women &amp; Child Development Service<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">01<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Rajasthan Labour Welfare Service<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">01<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Rajasthan Employment Service<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">01<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\"><strong>Total State Services<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"\"><strong>192<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"\"><strong>Subordinate Services Vacancy 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"\">\n<table class=\" \">\n<thead class=\"\">\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Service Name<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Vacancies<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Rajasthan Cooperative Service (Subordinate)<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">109<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Rajasthan Excise Service (NSA)<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">136<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Rajasthan Excise Service (SA)<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Rajasthan Development Officer Service<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Rajasthan Food &amp; Civil Supply Officer Service (NSA)<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">17<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Rajasthan Food &amp; Civil Supply Service (NSA)<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Rajasthan Food &amp; Civil Supply Service (SA)<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">08<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Rajasthan Cooperative Audit Service (NSA)<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">08<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Rajasthan Cooperative Service (SA)<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">04<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Rajasthan Industry Service (Subordinate)<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">05<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Rajasthan Tehsildar Service (NSA)<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">06<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Other Subordinate Posts<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">Remaining<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\"><strong>Total Subordinate Services<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"\"><strong>415<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Important:<\/strong> The complete post-wise and category-wise vacancy breakup is available in the official RPSC RAS 2026 Notification PDF. Download from <strong>rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in<\/strong> for confirmed figures.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_Criteria_for_RPSC_RAS_2026\"><\/span><strong>Eligibility Criteria for RPSC RAS 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before submitting the application form, candidates must verify they satisfy all eligibility parameters in the official notification.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Nationality<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Candidates must be <strong>Indian citizens<\/strong>. While candidates from other states can apply, Rajasthan domicile holders are given preference during the selection process and are eligible for reservation benefits.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Age Limit (As of 1st January 2027)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Category<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Minimum Age<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Maximum Age<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">General (Male)<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">21 years<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">40 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">General (Female)<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">21 years<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">40 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">OBC (NCL)<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">21 years<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">45 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">SC \/ ST (Rajasthan domicile)<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">21 years<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">45 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">PwD (Persons with Disability)<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">As per Rajasthan Govt. norms<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">As per norms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Ex-Servicemen<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">As per Rajasthan Govt. norms<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">As per norms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"\"><strong>Educational Qualification<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Candidates must hold a <strong>Bachelor&#8217;s Degree in any discipline<\/strong> from a UGC-recognized university or institution. Final year students may apply provisionally, but must possess the degree\/final marksheet before the Mains application (DAF) stage.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\"><strong>Attempts Limit<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>There is <strong>no restriction on the number of attempts<\/strong> for the RPSC RAS exam, as long as the candidate remains within the prescribed age bracket.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RPSC_RAS_2026_%E2%80%93_Exam_Pattern\"><\/span><strong>RPSC RAS 2026 \u2013 Exam Pattern<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\" leading-[1.7]\">The selection process consists of <strong>three stages<\/strong>: Preliminary Examination, Main (Written) Examination, and Interview \/ Personality Test. The Prelims is purely a screening test \u2014 its marks are <strong>not counted<\/strong> in the final merit list. Final merit is determined solely by Mains + Interview marks.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\"><strong>Stage 1: Preliminary Examination (Screening Test)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"\">\n<table class=\" \">\n<thead class=\"\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\" \" scope=\"col\">Paper<\/th>\n<th class=\" \" scope=\"col\">Subject<\/th>\n<th class=\" \" scope=\"col\">Questions<\/th>\n<th class=\" \" scope=\"col\">Marks<\/th>\n<th class=\" \" scope=\"col\">Duration<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Single Paper<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">General Knowledge &amp; General Science<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">150<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">200<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">3 Hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\" \">Objective \/ MCQ type with <strong>5-option questions<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\" \"><strong>Negative marking of 1\/3rd<\/strong> for each wrong answer<\/li>\n<li class=\" \">Conducted in offline (OMR-based) mode<\/li>\n<li class=\" \">Bilingual: English and Hindi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"\"><strong>Stage 2: Main (Written) Examination<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\" leading-[1.7]\">The Mains is the <strong>merit-determining stage<\/strong>. It consists of four descriptive papers totalling <strong>800 marks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"\">\n<table class=\" \">\n<thead class=\"\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\" \" scope=\"col\">Paper<\/th>\n<th class=\" \" scope=\"col\">Subject<\/th>\n<th class=\" \" scope=\"col\">Marks<\/th>\n<th class=\" \" scope=\"col\">Duration<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Paper I<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">General Studies \u2013 I (History, Art &amp; Culture, Geography, Economy of Rajasthan)<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">200<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">3 Hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Paper II<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">General Studies \u2013 II (Indian Polity, Governance, Economy, Science &amp; Technology)<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">200<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">3 Hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Paper III<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">General Studies \u2013 III (Current Affairs, Rajasthan GK, Environment)<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">200<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">3 Hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Paper IV<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">General Hindi &amp; General English<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">200<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">3 Hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"\">\n<li class=\" \">All papers are <strong>descriptive\/written<\/strong> in nature<\/li>\n<li class=\" \">No negative marking in Mains<\/li>\n<li class=\" \">Medium: Hindi or English (candidate&#8217;s choice)<\/li>\n<li class=\" \">Candidates shortlisted for Interview are selected at <strong>15 times<\/strong> the number of vacancies (tentative)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"\"><strong>Stage 3: Interview \/ Personality Test<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"\">\n<table class=\" \">\n<thead class=\"\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\" \" scope=\"col\">Component<\/th>\n<th class=\" \" scope=\"col\">Marks<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Personality Test (Interview)<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">100 Marks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\" \">The interview assesses the candidate&#8217;s personality, communication skills, decision-making ability, ethical judgment, and overall suitability for administrative service. The <strong>final merit list is based on Mains (800) + Interview (100) = 900 marks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RPSC_RAS_Syllabus_2026_%E2%80%93_Highlights\"><\/span><strong>RPSC RAS Syllabus 2026 \u2013 Highlights<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\" leading-[1.7]\">The new syllabus was officially issued on <strong>9th January 2026<\/strong> and will be followed for the 2026 examination.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\"><strong>Prelims \u2013 General Knowledge &amp; General Science<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li class=\" \">History, Art &amp; Culture, Literature, Traditions and Heritage of Rajasthan<\/li>\n<li class=\" \">Geography, Natural Resources &amp; Socio-Economic Development of Rajasthan<\/li>\n<li class=\" \">Current Events of Rajasthan, National and International Importance<\/li>\n<li class=\" \">Indian History with special focus on the National Movement<\/li>\n<li class=\" \">Indian Polity, Constitution, and Governance<\/li>\n<li class=\" \">Indian Economy, Planning and Sustainable Development<\/li>\n<li class=\" \">Environment and Ecology<\/li>\n<li class=\" \">General Science<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"\"><strong>Mains \u2013 GS Paper I<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li class=\" \">History of Rajasthan: Major Dynasties, Monuments, Art, Folk Culture<\/li>\n<li class=\" \">Freedom Struggle of Rajasthan<\/li>\n<li class=\" \">Geography of Rajasthan: Physical, Agro-Climatic Zones, Natural Vegetation, Water Resources<\/li>\n<li class=\" \">Economy of Rajasthan: Agriculture, Industries, Infrastructure, Tourism<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"\"><strong>Mains \u2013 GS Paper II<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\" \">Indian Constitution, Federal Structure, Fundamental Rights, DPSP<\/li>\n<li class=\" \">Public Administration and Governance<\/li>\n<li class=\" \">Social Justice and Public Policy<\/li>\n<li class=\" \">Indian Economy: Planning, Budget, Banking, Trade<\/li>\n<li class=\" \">Science &amp; Technology in India: Space, Defence, IT, Bio-technology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"\"><strong>Mains \u2013 GS Paper III<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li class=\" \">Current Affairs (Last 2 years) \u2014 National &amp; Rajasthan-specific<\/li>\n<li class=\" \">Environment, Climate Change, Biodiversity<\/li>\n<li class=\" \">Disaster Management<\/li>\n<li class=\" \">Ethics and Integrity in Governance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Apply_Online_for_RPSC_RAS_2026\"><\/span><strong>How to Apply Online for RPSC RAS 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\" leading-[1.7]\">The application process is <strong>entirely online<\/strong> through the SSO Rajasthan Recruitment Portal. Applications open from <strong>4th June 2026<\/strong> at <strong>sso.rajasthan.gov.in<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li class=\" \"><strong>SSO Registration \/ Login:<\/strong> Visit sso.rajasthan.gov.in and register using your Aadhaar \/ Bhamashah \/ Google \/ Facebook ID, or log in if already registered.<\/li>\n<li class=\" \"><strong>Select Recruitment:<\/strong> Under the &#8216;Citizen Apps&#8217; section, select &#8216;Recruitment Portal&#8217; and choose the RPSC RAS\/RTS CCE 2026 advertisement.<\/li>\n<li class=\" \"><strong>Fill Application Form:<\/strong> Enter personal, educational, and category details accurately. Select service preferences carefully \u2014 these cannot be changed later.<\/li>\n<li class=\" \"><strong>Upload Documents:<\/strong> Upload passport-sized photograph, signature, and supporting documents in the prescribed format and file size.<\/li>\n<li class=\" \"><strong>Pay Application Fee:<\/strong> Pay the fee online via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI.<\/li>\n<li class=\" \"><strong>Final Submission:<\/strong> Review all entries carefully before submitting. Download and print two copies of the application form and payment receipt for future use.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 class=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RPSC_RAS_Application_Fee_2026\"><\/span><strong>RPSC RAS Application Fee 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"\">\n<table class=\" \">\n<thead class=\"\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\" \" scope=\"col\">Category<\/th>\n<th class=\" \" scope=\"col\">Application Fee<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">General \/ OBC (Creamy Layer) \/ EWS<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">\u20b9600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) \/ SC \/ ST (Rajasthan domicile)<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">\u20b9400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">PwD (Persons with Disability)<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">\u20b9400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\" leading-[1.7]\">Payment can be made through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI on the SSO Rajasthan portal.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RPSC_RAS_Salary_Job_Profile_2026\"><\/span><strong>RPSC RAS Salary &amp; Job Profile 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\" leading-[1.7]\">RPSC RAS posts offer an attractive salary structure based on the <strong>Rajasthan 7th Pay Commission<\/strong> matrix, along with DA, HRA, TA, and other allowances.<\/p>\n<div class=\"\">\n<table class=\" \">\n<thead class=\"\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\" \" scope=\"col\">Post Group<\/th>\n<th class=\" \" scope=\"col\">Pay Level<\/th>\n<th class=\" \" scope=\"col\">Basic Pay Range (Approx.)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">State Services (RAS, RPS, Accounts, etc.)<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">Level 10\u201314<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">\u20b933,800 \u2013 \u20b91,51,100 per month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Subordinate Services (Tehsildar, Dev. Officer, etc.)<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">Level 10\u201311<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">\u20b933,800 \u2013 \u20b91,06,700 per month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\" leading-[1.7]\">Beyond the salary, selected RAS officers are entitled to <strong>government accommodation, official vehicles<\/strong> (for senior posts), medical benefits, National Pension Scheme (NPS) contributions, and significant career progression within the Rajasthan administrative machinery. RAS officers are also <strong>eligible for promotion to the IAS cadre<\/strong> over time.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RPSC_RAS_CCE_2026_%E2%80%93_Preparation_Strategy\"><\/span><strong>RPSC RAS CCE 2026 \u2013 Preparation Strategy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\" leading-[1.7]\">The RPSC RAS exam demands consistent, well-rounded preparation. Here is a structured approach between now and the Prelims on 29th November 2026.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\"><strong>1. Understand the New Syllabus<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\" leading-[1.7]\">Begin by downloading the official RPSC RAS 2026 Notification PDF and carefully mapping the new syllabus issued in January 2026. The Prelims GS paper heavily focuses on Rajasthan-specific content, Indian History, Polity, and Current Affairs.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\"><strong>2. Build Conceptual Foundation with NCERTs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\" leading-[1.7]\">Read NCERT books from Classes 6\u201312 for History, Geography, Polity, and Economics. These form the bedrock for both Prelims and Mains GS papers.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\"><strong>3. Prioritize Rajasthan-Specific Content<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\" leading-[1.7]\">Rajasthan-related questions dominate both Prelims and Mains \u2014 covering history, art &amp; culture, geography, economy, governance, and current affairs. Rajasthan GK can account for 30\u201340% of the Prelims paper, giving local aspirants a natural advantage. Regularly read the Rajasthan Economic Survey, Census data, and State Budget highlights.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\"><strong>4. Current Affairs \u2014 National &amp; Rajasthan-Level<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\" leading-[1.7]\">Follow a national newspaper daily (The Hindu \/ Hindustan Times). For Rajasthan current affairs, track Rajasthan Patrika and Dainik Bhaskar (Rajasthan editions) and subscribe to monthly RPSC current affairs compilations.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\"><strong>5. Solve Previous Year Papers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\" leading-[1.7]\">Solve at least 5\u20137 years of RPSC RAS previous year question papers. This is the single most productive activity for understanding the pattern, difficulty level, and recurring topic areas. Note that the new 2026 syllabus has changes \u2014 weight accordingly.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\"><strong>6. Practice Negative Marking Strategy for Prelims<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\" leading-[1.7]\">Unlike BPSC, RPSC RAS Prelims carries <strong>negative marking of 1\/3rd<\/strong> for wrong answers. This makes smart, selective answering critical. Aim to attempt questions only where you are reasonably confident.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\"><strong>7. Start Mains Answer Writing Early<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\" leading-[1.7]\">Do not wait until after Prelims. Begin practicing 150\u2013200 word descriptive answers on History, Geography, Polity, and Economy topics. For GS papers, follow a structure of Introduction \u2192 Body \u2192 Conclusion with diagrams\/maps where relevant.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\"><strong>Daily Time Allocation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"\">\n<table class=\" \">\n<thead class=\"\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\" \" scope=\"col\">Area<\/th>\n<th class=\" \" scope=\"col\">Time Allocation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Rajasthan GK (History, Geography, Economy, Culture)<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">35%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Static GS (History, Polity, Geography, Science)<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">30%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Current Affairs (National &amp; Rajasthan)<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">25%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Revision, Mock Tests &amp; PYQs<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">10%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recommended_Books_for_RPSC_RAS_2026\"><\/span><strong>Recommended Books for RPSC RAS 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"\">\n<table class=\" \">\n<thead class=\"\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\" \" scope=\"col\">Subject<\/th>\n<th class=\" \" scope=\"col\">Recommended Book \/ Resource<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Rajasthan History &amp; Culture<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">Rajasthan Ki Sampoorna Jankari by L.R. Gurjar \/ Rajasthan General Knowledge by Sanjay Sharma<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Rajasthan Geography<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">Rajasthan Ka Bhugol by H.S. Sharma<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Indian History<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">NCERT (Old) Classes 11\u201312 + Spectrum&#8217;s Modern India by Rajiv Ahir<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Indian Geography<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">Certificate Physical Geography by G.C. Leong + NCERT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Indian Polity<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Indian Economy<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">General Science<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">Lucent&#8217;s General Science<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">Current Affairs<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">Yojana, Kurukshetra, PIB, Rajasthan Patrika, Monthly Current Affairs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"\">RPSC Practice<\/td>\n<td class=\"\">RPSC RAS Previous Year Papers (10 Years) + RAS Test Series<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<br \/>\n<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-7581 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-7581.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-7581.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-7581.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-7581.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-7581.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1780391511\"><div id=\"sp-ea-7581\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-75810\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse75810\" aria-controls=\"collapse75810\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> When was the RPSC RAS 2026 Notification released?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse75810\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-7581\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-75810\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>The RPSC RAS\/RTS CCE Notification 2026 was officially released on <strong>27th May 2026<\/strong> by the Rajasthan Public Service Commission at rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-75811\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse75811\" aria-controls=\"collapse75811\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the RPSC RAS Prelims Exam Date 2026?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse75811\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-7581\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-75811\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>The RPSC RAS Preliminary Examination is confirmed for <strong>29th November 2026 (Sunday)<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-75812\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse75812\" aria-controls=\"collapse75812\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How many vacancies are announced under RPSC RAS 2026?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse75812\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-7581\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-75812\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>A total of <strong>607 vacancies<\/strong> \u2014 192 under State Services and 415 under Subordinate Services \u2014 have been announced.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-75813\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse75813\" aria-controls=\"collapse75813\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the educational qualification for RPSC RAS 2026?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse75813\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-7581\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-75813\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Candidates must hold a <strong>Bachelor's Degree in any discipline<\/strong> from a UGC-recognized university. Final year graduates may apply provisionally.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-75814\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse75814\" aria-controls=\"collapse75814\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the last date to apply for RPSC RAS 2026?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse75814\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-7581\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-75814\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>The last date to submit the online application is <strong>3rd July 2026<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-75815\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse75815\" aria-controls=\"collapse75815\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Is there negative marking in RPSC RAS Prelims?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse75815\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-7581\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-75815\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Yes. There is <strong>negative marking of 1\/3rd<\/strong> for each wrong answer in the Prelims.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-75816\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse75816\" aria-controls=\"collapse75816\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the age limit for RPSC RAS 2026?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse75816\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-7581\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-75816\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>The age limit is <strong>21 to 40 years<\/strong> for General\/EWS candidates, and up to <strong>45 years<\/strong> for OBC (NCL) and SC\/ST candidates (Rajasthan domicile), as of 1st January 2027.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-75817\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse75817\" aria-controls=\"collapse75817\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can candidates from other states apply for RPSC RAS 2026?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse75817\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-7581\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-75817\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Yes, Indian citizens from other states can apply. However, Rajasthan domicile holders are given preference and are eligible for reservation benefits during the selection process.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RPSC RAS Recruitment 2026 Notification officially released on 27th May for 607 vacancies. 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