RPSC RAS Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 607 Vacancies, Apply Online, Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Salary & Complete Details

RPSC RAS Recruitment 2026 is officially out, and it is one of the most anticipated government job notifications in Rajasthan. The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), Ajmer has released the official advertisement (No. 02/Pariksha/RAS&RTS/RPSC/EP-I/2026–27 dated 27.05.2026) inviting online applications for 607 vacancies under the Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services Combined Competitive Examination 2026. Out of these, 192 posts belong to State Services and 415 to Subordinate Services. The application window opens on 04 June 2026 and closes on 03 July 2026. This is a golden opportunity for every graduate in Rajasthan who dreams of becoming an IAS-equivalent state officer.
 

RPSC RAS Recruitment 2026 covers some of the most prestigious services in Rajasthan, including Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS), Rajasthan Police Service (RPS), Rajasthan Accounts Service, Rajasthan Tehsildar Service, and many more. The selection is through a three-stage process  Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Interview. Any graduate who holds a degree from a recognized university and falls within the age of 21 to 40 years is eligible to apply. If you are looking for a stable, high-paying, and respected government career in Rajasthan, this is the recruitment you should not miss.

Quick Highlights of RPSC RAS Recruitment 2026

Before diving deep into every detail, here is a quick snapshot of the RPSC RAS Notification 2026. This overview table helps you understand all the important parameters at a glance so you can decide quickly whether you are eligible to apply.

Parameter	Details
Organization	Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), Ajmer
Exam Name	Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services Combined Competitive Examination 2026
Advertisement No.	02/Pariksha/RAS&RTS/RPSC/EP-I/2026–27
Post Name	RAS, RPS, Rajasthan Accounts Service, Tehsildar, and 40+ other posts
Total Vacancy	607 (State Services: 192 + Subordinate Services: 415)
Educational Qualification	Graduate Degree from a recognized University
Age Limit	21 to 40 Years (as on 01.01.2027)
Pay Matrix	L-10, L-11, L-12, L-14 (depending on post)
Selection Process	Prelims, Mains, Interview/Personality Test
Application Start Date	04 June 2026
Last Date to Apply	03 July 2026 (up to 12:00 midnight)
Job Location	Rajasthan
Official Website	https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in

RPSC RAS Recruitment 2026 Overview

RPSC RAS Recruitment 2026 is conducted by the Rajasthan Public Service Commission under the Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services (Direct Recruitment for Scheduled Area) and Ministerial and Class-4 Services (Recruitment and Other Service Conditions) Rules, 2014. 

Detail	Information
Conducting Body	RPSC, Ajmer
Type of Exam	Combined Competitive Examination (State Level)
Mode of Prelims	Objective Type (Online/Offline)
Mode of Mains	Descriptive/Analytical
Interview Marks	100 Marks
Prelims Syllabus Release	09.01.2026 (already released on RPSC website)
Notification Date	27 May 2026
Application Mode	Online via SSO Portal / rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in

RPSC RAS Important Dates 2026

Knowing every important date is crucial for RPSC RAS Recruitment 2026. Missing any deadline  especially the application last date  can cost you the entire opportunity.

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	27 May 2026
Online Application Start Date	04 June 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	03 July 2026 (up to 12:00 midnight)
Last Date to Pay Application Fee	03 July 2026
Correction Window	Available as per RPSC schedule
Prelims Exam Date	To be announced
Main Exam Date	To be announced
Interview/Personality Test	To be announced
Admit Card Release	To be announced
Result Declaration	To be announced

RPSC RAS Vacancy 2026

RPSC RAS Vacancy 2026 is spread across 21 State Service posts (192 vacancies) and 26 Subordinate Service posts (415 vacancies), making it a total of 607 positions. 

Post-wise Vacancy Table – State Services (192 Posts)

S.No.	Service Name	Posts	Pay Matrix
1	Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS)	57	L-14
2	Rajasthan Police Service (RPS)	26	L-14
3	Rajasthan Accounts Service	36	L-14
4	Rajasthan Cooperative Service	06	L-12
5	Rajasthan Planning Service	03	L-12
6	Rajasthan Jail Service	05	L-12
7	Rajasthan Industries Service	12	L-12
8	Rajasthan State Insurance Service	11	L-14
9	Rajasthan Commercial Tax Service	00	L-12
10	Rajasthan Food & Civil Supplies Service	01	L-12
11	Rajasthan Tourism Service	06	L-12
12	Rajasthan Transport Service	10	L-12
13	Rajasthan Integrated Child Development Service	01	L-14
14	Rajasthan Devasthan Service	01	L-12
15	Rajasthan Rural Development Service	06	L-14
16	Rajasthan Women & Child Development Service	04	L-14
17	Rajasthan Labour Welfare Service	02	L-12
18	Rajasthan Excise (General Branch) Service	01	L-12
19	Rajasthan Excise (Preventive Force) Service	00	L-12
20	Rajasthan Minority Affairs Service	02	L-12
21	Rajasthan State Agricultural Marketing Service (Marketing Officer)	02	L-14
Total		192	-

Post-wise Vacancy Table – Subordinate Services (415 Posts)

S.No.	Service Name	Posts	Pay Matrix
1	Rajasthan Devasthan Subordinate Service (NSA)	06	L-10
2	Rajasthan Devasthan Subordinate Service (SA)	00	L-10
3	Rajasthan Cooperative Subordinate Service (NSA)	109	L-10
4	Rajasthan Cooperative Subordinate Service (SA)	04	L-10
5	Rajasthan Tehsildar Service (NSA)	136	L-11
6	Rajasthan Tehsildar Service (SA)	12	L-11
7	Rajasthan Excise Subordinate Service (NSA)	11	L-10
8	Rajasthan Excise Subordinate Service (SA)	08	L-10
9	Rajasthan Planning Subordinate Service	20	L-10
10	Rajasthan Industries Subordinate Service	05	L-11
11	Rajasthan Commercial Tax Subordinate Service (NSA)	00	L-10
12	Rajasthan Commercial Tax Subordinate Service (SA)	00	L-10
13	Rajasthan Food & Civil Supplies Subordinate Service (NSA)	17	L-10
14	Rajasthan Food & Civil Supplies Subordinate Service (SA)	02	L-10
15	Rajasthan Integrated Child Dev. Subordinate Service (NSA)	08	L-11
16	Rajasthan Integrated Child Dev. Subordinate Service (SA)	06	L-11
17	Social Justice & Empowerment Sub. Service (Probation & Prison Welfare Officer) NSA	02	L-11
18	Social Justice & Empowerment Sub. Service (Probation & Prison Welfare Officer) SA	01	L-11
19	Social Justice & Empowerment Sub. Service (Social Security Officer) NSA	20	L-11
20	Social Justice & Empowerment Sub. Service (Social Security Officer) SA	02	L-11
21	Social Justice & Empowerment Sub. Service (District Probation & Social Welfare Officer) NSA	05	L-12
22	Social Justice & Empowerment Sub. Service (District Probation & Social Welfare Officer) SA	00	L-12
23	Rajasthan Labour Welfare Subordinate Service (NSA)	34	L-10
24	Rajasthan Labour Welfare Subordinate Service (SA)	01	L-10
25	Rajasthan Minority Affairs Subordinate Service – Programme Officer (NSA)	00	L-11
26	Rajasthan Subordinate Agricultural Marketing Service (Junior Marketing Officer)	06	L-11
Total (NSA)		379	-
Total (SA)		36	-
Grand Total		415	-

Category-wise Vacancy Table (State Services – 192 Posts)

The detailed category-wise distribution for State Services includes reservations for GEN, SC, ST, OBC, MBC, EWS, and Physically Handicapped (PH) categories. Key category totals from the official Appendix-1:

Category	Approximate Vacancies (State Services)
General (UR)	41
General Women (GEN WE)	12
WD (Widow/Divorcee)	07
DV (Divyaang)	00
Ex-Serviceman	02
SC	35
ST	17
OBC	22
MBC	07
EWS	15
PH (Various Sub-categories)	08
NGE	13
Total	192

Vacancy Analysis

• Highest Vacancy Post: Rajasthan Cooperative Subordinate Service (NSA) – 109 posts
• Second Highest: Rajasthan Tehsildar Service (NSA) – 136 posts
• Most Prestigious Post: Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) – 57 posts
• Highest Pay (L-14) Posts: RAS, RPS, Accounts Service, Rural Development Service, Women & Child Development Service, Integrated Child Dev. Service, State Insurance, Agricultural Marketing Service

RPSC RAS Eligibility Criteria 2026

Understanding the RPSC RAS Eligibility Criteria 2026 is the most important step before filling the online form. 

Educational Qualification

Requirement	Details
Minimum Qualification	Degree from any University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India OR declared to be a Deemed University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, OR possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Government in consultation with the Commission.
Qualification Basis	Must be completed before the last date of application (03 July 2026).

Age Limit Table

Criteria	Age
Minimum Age	21 Years
Maximum Age	40 Years
Age Calculation Date	01 January 2027

Age Relaxation Table

S.No.	Category	Maximum Age Relaxation
1	Male SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS of Rajasthan	5 Years
2	Female SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS of Rajasthan	10 Years
3	General (Unreserved) Women of Rajasthan	5 Years
4	Widows and Divorced Women	No Upper Age Limit
5	Ex-Prisoners (served on substantive basis before conviction)	No age relaxation on upper limit
6	Ex-Prisoners (not overage before conviction)	Relaxation equal to imprisonment period served
7	NCC Cadet Instructors	Relaxation equal to NCC service period (maximum 3 years above limit)
8	Ex-Servicemen (Reserve)	Upper Age Limit 50 Years
9	Emergency Commissioned / Short Service Commissioned Officers	Age at the time of Army Commission plus service period
10	Persons serving State affairs (Substantive)	Maximum 45 Years
11	Panchayat Samiti / Zila Parishad Workers (Substantive)	Maximum 45 Years
12	State Public Sector Undertakings / Corporations Employees	Maximum 40 Years
13	Ex-Servicemen (Rajasthan Civil Services Absorption Rules, 1988)	10 Years for State Services; 15 Years for Subordinate Services
14	Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	Additional 5 Years

Nationality

Candidates must be citizens of India. For certain categories, candidates must be domiciled in Rajasthan. For State Services, candidates from outside Rajasthan belonging to SC/ST/OBC/EWS categories will be treated as General category.

Experience Requirement

For Ex-Servicemen posts, candidates must have completed at least 5 years of service (either officiating or substantive) as on 01 January 2027. The notification clearly states this minimum 5-year experience rule for ex-servicemen applying under reserved posts.

RPSC RAS Application Fee 2026

The RPSC RAS Application Fee 2026 is divided by category. The fee is non-refundable and must be paid online only. There is also a provision for a correction/amendment fee if a candidate needs to make changes after submission.

Category	Application Fee
General (Unreserved) / OBC Creamy Layer / OBC (Other States)	₹600/-
SC / ST / OBC Non-Creamy Layer / MBC / EWS / Economically Weaker Sections (Rajasthan Domicile)	₹400/-
Persons with Disabilities (PwD)	₹400/-

RPSC RAS Selection Process 2026

The RPSC RAS Selection Process 2026 consists of three main stages. Each stage is eliminatory, meaning only those who qualify one stage are called for the next. Candidates must prepare for all three stages from day one.

Stage 1: Preliminary Examination

The Preliminary Examination is a screening test only. Marks scored in Prelims are NOT counted in the final merit list. It consists of one objective-type paper.

• Subject: General Knowledge & General Science
• Maximum Marks: 200
• Duration: 3 Hours
• Type: Objective (MCQ)
• Mode: Online / Offline (as notified)
• Standard: Bachelor's Degree level

Candidates who score enough marks to be shortlisted for Mains are selected. The shortlisting ratio is approximately 15 times the total vacancies in each category.

Stage 2: Main Examination

The Main Examination is a written descriptive/analytical test consisting of four papers. This is where your actual merit is built.

• Number of Papers: 4
• Each Paper: 200 Marks
• Total Marks: 800
• Duration per Paper: 3 Hours
• Standard of General Hindi & English: Sr. Secondary (Class 12) level
• Minimum Qualifying Marks: 10% in each paper AND 15% aggregate across all papers (5% relaxation for SC/ST)

Stage 3: Personality Test / Interview

Candidates who qualify the Main Examination (written) are called for a Personality Test.

• Marks: 100
• Conducted by: RPSC Commission
• Focus Areas: Character, personality, address, physique, knowledge of Rajasthani culture
• Special preference: Candidates with NCC 'C' Certificate are given preference for Rajasthan Police Service

All papers and interview marks are totaled for the final merit list

Stage 4: Final Merit List

The final merit is calculated by adding the Main Examination scores (800 marks) + Interview marks (100 marks) = 900 marks total. Prelims marks have no role in the final selection.

RPSC RAS Exam Pattern 2026

The RPSC RAS Exam Pattern 2026 has been clearly defined in the notification. Understanding the pattern helps candidates manage their time effectively during preparation and in the exam hall.

Preliminary Exam Pattern

Subject	Maximum Marks	Duration	Type
General Knowledge & General Science	200	3 Hours	Objective (MCQ)

MCQ Negative Marking Rule: If a candidate does not attempt a question, the 5th option must be darkened. If none of the five circles is darkened, 1/3rd of marks for that question will be deducted. If a candidate fails to darken any circle in more than 10% of questions, they will be disqualified.

Main Exam Pattern

Paper	Subject	Maximum Marks	Duration
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 and General English	200	3 Hours
Total		800	-

• All papers are descriptive/analytical
• Questions may include brief, medium, long answer and descriptive type
• Standard of General Hindi: Sr. Secondary Level
• Standard of General English: Sr. Secondary Level
• Candidate must secure minimum 10% in each paper and 15% overall aggregate

Interview / Personality Test Pattern

Component	Marks
Personality & Viva Voce	100
Character, Address, Physique, and Knowledge of Rajasthani Culture	Included in 100
NCC 'C' Certificate Preference (for Rajasthan Police Service)	Included

RPSC RAS Syllabus 2026

The RPSC RAS Syllabus 2026 for both Prelims and Mains has been released by RPSC on 09.01.2026 via Press Note, and is available at https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in. Candidates should download the detailed syllabus from there. Here is the broad subject-wise overview for each exam stage.

Preliminary Exam Syllabus

Subject	Key Topics
History of Rajasthan	Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition, Heritage
Geography of Rajasthan	Physical Features, Climate, Natural Vegetation, Rivers, Lakes
Indian History	Ancient, Medieval, Modern Indian History
Indian Geography	Physical, Economic, Social, Natural Resources
Indian Constitution & Polity	Constitutional Provisions, Governance, Elections
Economy of India & Rajasthan	Planning, Economic Development, Industries
General Science	Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Science & Technology	Space, Defense, Computer, Information Technology (IT)
Reasoning & Mental Ability	Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability
Current Affairs	National & International Events, Sports, Awards

Main Exam Syllabus (Broad Overview)

Paper	Key Topics
General Studies – I	History of India & Rajasthan, Art & Culture, Freedom Movement, Social Reform Movements, Geography
General Studies – II	Indian Constitution, Political System, Governance, Social Justice, International Relations
General Studies – III	Indian Economy, Budget, Rajasthan Economy, Science & Technology, Environmental Issues
General Hindi & English	Essay, Précis Writing, Grammar, Comprehension, Letter Writing (Both Languages)

RPSC RAS Salary 2026

The RPSC RAS Salary 2026 is one of the most attractive aspects of this recruitment. Different posts carry different Pay Matrix levels.

Post-wise Salary / Pay Matrix Table

Post	Pay Level (Matrix)	Approximate Basic Pay	DA (Approx.)	HRA (Approx.)	In-Hand Salary (Approx.)
RAS, RPS, Accounts Service, State Insurance, Rural Development	L-14	₹56,100/-	~50%	8–24%	₹80,000–₹1,00,000+
Women & Child Development, ICDS, Agricultural Marketing, Minority Affairs (State)	L-14	₹56,100/-	~50%	8–24%	₹80,000–₹1,00,000+
Cooperative, Planning, Jail, Industries, Tourism, Transport, etc.	L-12	₹44,900/-	~50%	8–24%	₹65,000–₹80,000+
Tehsildar Service (NSA/SA), Industries Subordinate	L-11	₹37,800/-	~50%	8–24%	₹55,000–₹70,000+
Cooperative Subordinate, Excise Subordinate, Planning Subordinate, Devasthan Subordinate	L-10	₹33,800/-	~50%	8–24%	₹50,000–₹65,000+
Social Justice Subordinate (District Level), Commercial Tax Subordinate	L-12	₹44,900/-	~50%	8–24%	₹65,000–₹80,000+

Allowances include: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Travel Allowance (TA), Medical Allowance, and other government benefits.

Career Growth & Promotion

RAS officers have one of the clearest promotion pathways in Rajasthan government:

• RAS Officer → Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) → District Collector / CEO Zila Parishad → Divisional Commissioner → Additional Chief Secretary → Chief Secretary
• RPS Officer → DSP → SP → DIG → IG → DGP
• State-level officers are also considered for empanelment in All India Services (IAS/IPS) based on seniority and performance
• Regular increments, assured promotions, and time-bound promotions under 7th Pay Commission rules

Documents Required for RPSC RAS Recruitment 2026

Having all the right documents ready before you start filling the form saves time and prevents errors. Here is a complete list of documents you will need during and after the application process.

Document Type	Details
Photo Identity Proof	Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport, Driving License, or any valid government-issued photo ID.
Educational Certificates	Graduation degree/marksheets along with Class 10th and Class 12th certificates.
Age Proof	Birth Certificate or Class 10th Board Certificate showing date of birth.
Category Certificate	SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS certificate issued by the competent authority as per the prescribed format and validity mentioned in the notification.
Domicile Certificate	Rajasthan Domicile/Nativity Certificate for candidates claiming Rajasthan reservation benefits.
Income Certificate (EWS)	Income & Assets Certificate issued in the prescribed format by an authorized officer. The certificate must mention that the candidate's family is a resident of Rajasthan.
Ex-Serviceman Certificate / NOC	Ex-Serviceman Certificate and No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the relevant military authority for candidates applying before retirement.
PwD Certificate	Disability Certificate issued by a competent medical authority under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
NCC Certificate	NCC C-Certificate for candidates seeking preference in Rajasthan Police Service posts.
Recent Passport-Size Photograph	Latest passport-size photograph taken within the last 3 months as per application guidelines.
Signature Scan	Clear scanned signature made using a blue ball-point pen on white paper.
OTR (One Time Registration) Details	Active OTR profile registered on the Rajasthan SSO Portal, mandatory for application submission.
Widow / Divorcee Certificate	Husband's Death Certificate for widows and Court Divorce Decree for divorced women candidates.
Creamy Layer / Non-Creamy Layer Certificate	Latest OBC/MBC Creamy Layer or Non-Creamy Layer Certificate as per Rajasthan Government and notification requirements.
Sports Certificate	Outstanding Sports Person Certificate issued in the prescribed format available on the RPSC website.

How to Apply for RPSC RAS Recruitment 2026

Applying for RPSC RAS Recruitment 2026 is a fully online process done through the SSO portal of Rajasthan and RPSC's official website. Follow these steps carefully to ensure error-free submission.

Step	Process
1. Visit Website	Open the RPSC or Rajasthan SSO official portal.
2. Login/Register	Login with SSO ID or create a new SSO account.
3. Complete OTR	Fill One Time Registration (OTR) details correctly.
4. Verify OTR Profile	Ensure personal details match Aadhaar/Jan Aadhaar records.
5. Capture Live Photo	Take and upload a clear live photograph.
6. Upload Signature	Upload scanned signature in the prescribed format.
7. Fill Application Form	Enter educational, personal, and category details carefully.
8. Verify Details	Review all information before final submission.
9. Pay Application Fee	Complete the online fee payment process.
10. Submit Form	Submit the application and note the Application Number.
11. Print Application	Download and keep a copy of the submitted form.
12. Check Dashboard	Track admit card, exam updates, and results through the dashboard.
13. Use Correction Window	Correct mistakes (if needed) by paying the prescribed correction fee.
14. Keep Contact Details Active	Maintain the registered mobile number and email ID for future updates.

Preparation Tips for RPSC RAS 2026

Cracking RPSC RAS Recruitment 2026 requires smart, consistent, and strategic preparation. Here are practical tips for beginners and experienced candidates alike.

Beginner Strategy

If you are just starting your RAS preparation, do not get overwhelmed. Begin with NCERT books from Class 6–12 to build a strong foundation in History, Geography, Polity, and Science. Then move to standard reference books for each topic.

Study Plan

• Divide your preparation into 6-month phases: Foundation (NCERT) → Standard Books → Previous Year Papers → Mock Tests → Revision
• Give 5–6 hours daily for Prelims preparation and 8 hours for Mains preparation phase
• Devote at least 1 hour daily to Rajasthan-specific topics since these carry significant weightage

Time Management

• Do not spend more than 90 seconds per question in Prelims (200 questions in 180 minutes)
• Practice OMR/answer sheet discipline from day one
• For Mains, practice answer writing daily  RPSC examiners reward structured, point-based answers with clear examples

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Ignoring Rajasthan-specific topics (Art, Culture, History, Geography of Rajasthan)
• Not practicing answer writing for Mains
• Spending too much time on a single topic
• Skipping revision  revision is what converts reading into marks

Revision Strategy

• Make short notes for every chapter  these become your revision bible in the last month
• Solve at least 10 years of previous papers for Prelims
• Attempt full-length mock tests under timed conditions
• Revise current affairs for the last 18 months before the exam

RPSC RAS Recruitment 2026 – Conclusion

RPSC RAS Recruitment 2026 is a career-defining opportunity for thousands of graduates across Rajasthan. With 607 vacancies spread across 47 prestigious posts  including RAS, RPS, Tehsildar, Accounts Service, and more  this recruitment offers something for every eligible candidate. The eligibility criteria are simple: a graduate degree and an age between 21 and 40 years (with relaxations for reserved categories).
The online application process started on 04 June 2026 and the last date to apply is 03 July 2026. Do not wait for the last day  apply early to avoid technical issues on the portal. Once you submit your form, start your preparation seriously, following a structured study plan that covers both the Preliminary and Main Examination syllabus.