RAS / RTS Combined Direct Recruitment 2026
Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has released the RAS / RTS Combined Competitive Examination 2026 notification on 27 May 2026 for 607 posts across State Services (192) and Subordinate Services (415). Graduates aged 21–40 years (as on 1 January 2027) can apply online from 4 June to 3 July 2026 via the Rajasthan SSO portal. Prelims is scheduled for 29 November 2026 (Sunday). Selection: Prelims → Mains (4 papers) → Interview (100 marks).
Total Vacancies
607
Department
Rajasthan Public Service Commission
Age Limit
21-40 years
Qualification
Graduation (any discipline)
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Latest RPSC Updates
Last updated: 19 June 2026
- RPSC RAS 2026 notification released 27 May 2026 — 607 vacancies (192 State + 415 Subordinate Services).
- Online application open 4 June – 3 July 2026 via Rajasthan SSO portal (sso.rajasthan.gov.in).
- Prelims exam date announced: 29 November 2026 (Sunday) — official press note dated 27 May 2026.
- Download official notification PDF and check post-wise vacancy breakdown below.
- RPSC RAS syllabus & exam pattern — Prelims 200 marks GS, Mains 4 descriptive papers.
- Previous year papers & topic weightage for Rajasthan GK preparation.
RPSC RAS Prelims 2026 will be held on 29 November 2026 (Sunday). Admit card expected ~1 week before exam on rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in.
Official Note
RPSC RAS 2026 — Rajasthan State & Subordinate Services Combined Competitive Examination. Notification released 27 May 2026 for 607 posts (192 State + 415 Subordinate). Prelims on 29 November 2026. Apply via SSO portal.
2026 Highlights
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) |
| Exam Name | Rajasthan State & Subordinate Services Combined Competitive Examination 2026 |
| Post Name | RAS, RPS, Rajasthan Accounts Service, Tehsildar, Excise & allied State/Subordinate cadre |
| Notification Date | 27 May 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 607 (State Services: 192 · Subordinate Services: 415) |
| Application Mode | Online via Rajasthan SSO Portal (OTR required) |
| Application Start | 4 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 3 July 2026 |
| Prelims Exam Date | 29 November 2026 (Sunday) |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor's degree from a recognised university |
| Age Limit | 21–40 years (as on 1 January 2027) |
| Application Fee | ₹600 (General/Creamy OBC/MBC) · ₹400 (SC/ST/NC-OBC/EWS/PwD) |
| Selection Process | Prelims → Mains → Interview |
| Official Website | rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in · sso.rajasthan.gov.in |
Post-wise Vacancies
| Post | Vacancies | Department |
|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) | 57 | State Services |
| Rajasthan Police Service (RPS) | 26 | State Services |
| Rajasthan Accounts Service | 36 | State Services |
| Rajasthan Industry Service | 12 | State Services |
| Rajasthan State Insurance Service | 11 | State Services |
| Rajasthan Transport Service | 10 | State Services |
| Rajasthan Cooperative Service | 6 | State Services |
| Rajasthan Tourism / Excise / Prison / Planning & allied | 34 | State Services |
| Rajasthan Excise Subordinate Service (NSA) | 136 | Subordinate Services |
| Rajasthan Cooperative Subordinate Service (NSA) | 109 | Subordinate Services |
| Rajasthan Jail Subordinate Service (NSA) | 34 | Subordinate Services |
| Rajasthan Development Officer Service | 20 | Subordinate Services |
| Rajasthan Commercial Tax Subordinate Service (NSA) | 20 | Subordinate Services |
| Rajasthan Food & Civil Supply Officer Service (NSA) | 17 | Subordinate Services |
| Rajasthan Tehsildar Service (NSA) | 6 | Subordinate Services |
| Other Subordinate Services posts | 73 | Subordinate Services (see notification) |
Important Dates
- Application Start
- 4 June 2026
- Last Date to Apply
- 3 July 2026
- Exam Date
- 29 November 2026
- Age Cut-off Date
- 1 January 2027
Exam Pattern 2026
RPSC RAS has two written stages. Prelims is a single objective paper (200 marks, 3 hours) used only for screening — marks are not counted in final merit. Mains has four descriptive papers (800 marks total). Interview carries 100 marks.
- Prelims: General Knowledge & General Science — 200 marks, 3 hours, OMR-based
- 5 options per question — darken one circle with blue ball-point pen; use 5th circle for unattempted
- Negative marking: 1/3rd mark deducted per wrong answer or if all five circles left blank
- Disqualification: leaving >10% questions completely blank (no circle darkened) disqualifies the candidate
- Prelims is screening only — marks not added to final merit
- Mains minimum qualifying: 10% per paper + 15% aggregate (General); 5% relaxation for SC/ST/Ex-servicemen/PwD
- Mains papers answered entirely in Hindi or entirely in English — no mixed language
Preliminary Examination (Screening Test)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge & General Science | 150 | 200 |
| Prelims Total | 150 | 200 |
Mains Examination (Compulsory Papers)
Six compulsory papers for all candidates — each 200 marks, 3 hours. Papers I and II are descriptive; Papers III–VI are objective (MCQs).
| Paper | Subject | Format | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies-I | Descriptive | 200 |
| Paper II | General Studies-II | Descriptive | 200 |
| Paper III | General Studies-III | Descriptive | 200 |
| Paper IV | General Hindi & General English (12th standard) | Descriptive | 200 |
| Interview | Personality Test / Viva-Voce | Oral | 100 |
Subject-Wise Syllabus
Prelims — General Knowledge & General Science (200 Marks) (200 Marks)
- Rajasthan History, Art, Culture, Literature & Heritage
- Indian History — ancient, medieval, modern, freedom struggle
- Rajasthan & Indian Geography — physical, economic, resources
- Indian Polity & Constitution — governance, Panchayati Raj
- Rajasthan Economy, Agriculture & Government Schemes
- General Science, Environment & Technology
- Logical Reasoning, Mental Ability & Current Affairs
Mains Paper I — General Studies-I (200 Marks) (200 Marks)
- History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition & Heritage of Rajasthan
- Indian History with Rajasthan reference
Mains Paper II — General Studies-II (200 Marks) (200 Marks)
- Indian Polity
- Indian Economy
- International Relations
Mains Paper III — General Studies-III (200 Marks) (200 Marks)
- General Knowledge
- General Science & Technology
- Current Affairs
Mains Paper IV — General Hindi & General English (200 Marks) (200 Marks)
- Hindi grammar, précis, essay, comprehension (Senior Secondary / 12th level)
- English grammar, précis, essay, comprehension (Senior Secondary / 12th level)
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination — 200 marks objective (General Knowledge & General Science), 3 hours; screening only
- Main Examination — 4 descriptive papers (GS I–III + General Hindi & English), 200 marks each
- Interview / Personality Test — 100 marks
- Document Verification
Age Relaxation (Rajasthan State Candidates)
Upper age limit is calculated as on 1 January 2027. Non-Gazetted Rajasthan government employees: 25–45 years. Reserved category relaxations as per Rajasthan government rules:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Male SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS (Rajasthan) | 5 years relaxation |
| Female SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS (Rajasthan) | 10 years relaxation |
| General Category Female | 5 years relaxation |
| Widows & Divorced Women | No upper age limit |
| Non-Gazetted State Employees | Age 25–45 years (separate category) |
Application Form Correction Window
RPSC allows corrections to the online application through two windows:
- During active application period and up to 10 days after the last date (3 July 2026).
- A second window opens 60 days before the declared exam date and remains open for 7 days.
- Core OTR fields (name, father's name, DOB, gender) cannot be edited in the form — update Aadhaar/Jan Aadhaar first, then sync via OTR profile.
RPSC RAS Salary & Pay Matrix 2026
Selected candidates receive salary under the 7th Pay Commission Rajasthan Pay Matrix along with DA, HRA, travel and medical allowances:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| State Services Officers | Pay Matrix Level L-12 to L-14 |
| Subordinate Services Officers | Pay Matrix Level L-10 to L-11 |
| Approximate In-Hand (State Services) | ₹56,100 – ₹1,32,000+ (varies by post & level) |
| Benefits | DA, HRA, TA, medical, pension under NPS |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Creamy Layer OBC / MBC | ₹600 |
| SC / ST / Non-Creamy Layer OBC / MBC / EWS / PwD | ₹400 |
Previous Year Indicative Cut Off
Figures are indicative based on prior JCCE results. Actual cutoff varies.
| Category | Cutoff Marks | Out of | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | 157 | 200 | 78.5% |
| OBC (NCL) | 153 | 200 | 76.5% |
| SC | 140 | 200 | 70.0% |
| ST | 135 | 200 | 67.5% |
Exam Centres
Major cities / districts where JCCE is typically conducted.
Preparation Tips
- Rajasthan GK (history, geography, culture, economy) carries heavy weight in both Prelims and Mains — prioritise it over generic national GK.
- Prelims OMR rule: always darken the 5th circle for unattempted questions to avoid disqualification (>10% blank = disqualification).
- Mains requires answer-writing practice — join a test series for 200-mark GS papers.
- Paper IV (Hindi & English) is at 12th standard — revise grammar, précis and essay formats early.
- Use previous RPSC RAS papers to identify recurring Rajasthan-specific topics.
Eligibility Criteria
Qualification: Graduation (any discipline)
| Category | Max Age | Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | 40 years | No relaxation |
| OBC (NCL) | 43 years | +3 years |
| SC / ST | 45 years | +5 years |
| PwD | 50 years | +10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per notification | 3 yrs after discharge |
Always read the official notification PDF: relaxation rules vary by examination. Age cut-off date: 1 January 2027.
Salary & Perks
₹56,100 – ₹1,32,000 (Pay Level L-10 to L-14)
Apply Kaise Karein
- Visit rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in or sso.rajasthan.gov.in and log in with your Rajasthan SSO ID (create one if needed).
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) and sync Aadhaar/Jan Aadhaar details.
- Open the RPSC RAS 2026 application link from the recruitment dashboard.
- Fill personal, educational (graduation), category and service preference details.
- Upload passport-size photograph, signature and required certificates in prescribed format.
- Pay application fee online (₹600 or ₹400 as per category) via debit/credit card or net banking.
- Review the form, submit, and save/print the confirmation page.
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Complete RAS / RTS Combined Direct Recruitment 2026 guide
All pages for this recruitment — linked for easy navigation.
- Notification Vacancies, eligibility, dates & apply link
- Syllabus Exam pattern, topics & official PDFs
- Admit Card Hall ticket, interview letter & download steps
- Result Merit list, scorecard & cut-off updates
- Previous Year Papers Past papers, marks distribution & pattern
Aksar Puche Jaane Wale Sawaal (FAQ)
When was the RPSC RAS 2026 notification released? v
The notification was released on 27 May 2026 by Rajasthan Public Service Commission for 607 posts.
What are the application start and last dates? v
Online application starts 4 June 2026 and the last date to apply is 3 July 2026.
How many vacancies are there in RPSC RAS 2026? v
607 total — 192 State Services and 415 Subordinate Services posts.
What is the RPSC RAS Prelims exam date 2026? v
29 November 2026 (Sunday), as per the official press note dated 27 May 2026.
What is the age limit for RPSC RAS 2026? v
21 to 40 years as on 1 January 2027. Age relaxation applies for reserved categories.
Is the Prelims exam qualifying in nature? v
Yes. Prelims is a screening test only — its marks are not counted in the final merit list.
What is the application fee? v
₹600 for General/Creamy Layer OBC/MBC; ₹400 for SC/ST/NC-OBC/EWS/PwD.
How do I apply for RPSC RAS 2026? v
Apply online via rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in or sso.rajasthan.gov.in after completing One Time Registration (OTR).
What is the age limit for RAS / RTS Combined Direct Recruitment 2026? v
For the General category the minimum age is 21 years and the maximum is 40 years. OBC candidates usually receive three additional years, SC/ST candidates five additional years, and PwD candidates ten additional years, subject to the official PDF. Age is reckoned from Friday, 1 January 2027.
How do I apply for RAS / RTS Combined Direct Recruitment 2026? v
Visit the authorised website for Rajasthan Public Service Commission (https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in), complete online registration, fill every mandatory field, and upload photograph and signature scans within the limits stated in the PDF. The closing date was Friday, 3 July 2026 — online applications are no longer accepted. Verify eligibility with our Age Calculator before you pay any fee.
What is the last date to apply for RAS / RTS Combined Direct Recruitment 2026? v
The closing date was Friday, 3 July 2026 — online applications are no longer accepted. The examination is tentatively scheduled on Sunday, 29 November 2026.
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