The Rajasthan Public Service Commission has officially released the notification for RPSC RAS Pre Recruitment 2026, offering a golden opportunity for candidates aspiring to join Rajasthan’s prestigious administrative services. Through the Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services Combined Competitive Examination 2026, a total of 607 vacancies have been announced for various state and subordinate posts. The online application process will begin from 4 June 2026 and continue till 3 July 2026 through the official RPSC portal.
Candidates holding a graduation degree from a recognized university are eligible to apply for this highly competitive examination. The selection process will be conducted in three stages Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview. RPSC RAS is considered one of the most respected state-level civil service exams in Rajasthan, attracting thousands of aspirants every year due to its career growth, authority, and attractive salary structure. Candidates are advised to start preparation early and regularly check official updates.
RPSC RAS Pre Notification: Overview Table
| Particulars | Details |
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| Recruitment Body | Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) |
| Post Name | Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services (RAS/RTS Exam 2026) |
| Category | Recruitment |
| Total Vacancies | 607 |
| Selection Process | - Preliminary Exam (Objective)
- Main Exam (Descriptive)
- Personality & Viva-Voce (Interview)
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| Exam Mode | Online |
| Salary | Based on Pay Matrix Levels L-10 to L-14 (depending on the post) |
| Official Website | RPSC Official Website |
RPSC RAS Pre Notification: Important Dates
| Important Events | Dates |
| Notification Release Date | 27th May 026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 4th June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 3rd July 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 3rd July 2026 |
| RPSC RAS Exam Date 2026 | 29th November 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | To Be Announced |
RPSC RAS Pre Notification: Vacancy In detail
State Services (Total: 192 Posts)
| Service Name | Vacancies |
| Rajasthan Administrative Service | 57 |
| Rajasthan Police Service | 26 |
| Rajasthan Accounts Service | 36 |
| Rajasthan Cooperative Service | 06 |
| Rajasthan Planning Service | 03 |
| Rajasthan Prison Service | 05 |
| Rajasthan Industry Service | 12 |
| Rajasthan State Insurance Service | 11 |
| Rajasthan Commercial Tax Service | 00 |
| Rajasthan Food & Civil Supply Service | 01 |
| Rajasthan Tourism Service | 06 |
| Rajasthan Transport Service | 10 |
| Rajasthan Women & Child Development Service | 01 |
| Rajasthan Labour Welfare Service | 01 |
| Rajasthan Excise Service | 06 |
| Rajasthan Food Safety Service | 04 |
| Rajasthan Public Relations Service | 02 |
| Rajasthan Employment Service | 01 |
| Rajasthan Jail Service (Preventive Force) | 00 |
| Rajasthan Minority Affairs Service | 02 |
| Rajasthan Agriculture Marketing Service | 02 |
Subordinate Services (Total: 415 Posts)
| Service Name | Vacancies |
| Rajasthan Tehsildar Service (NSA) | 06 |
| Rajasthan Tehsildar Service (SA) | 00 |
| Rajasthan Cooperative Service | 109 |
| Rajasthan Cooperative Service (SA) | 04 |
| Rajasthan Excise Service (NSA) | 136 |
| Rajasthan Excise Service (SA) | 12 |
| Rajasthan Food & Civil Supply Service (NSA) | 11 |
| Rajasthan Food & Civil Supply Service (SA) | 08 |
| Rajasthan Development Officer Service | 20 |
| Rajasthan Industry Service | 05 |
| Rajasthan Commercial Tax Service (NSA) | 00 |
| Rajasthan Commercial Tax Service (SA) | 00 |
| Rajasthan Food & Civil Supply Officer Service (NSA) | 17 |
| Rajasthan Food & Civil Supply Officer Service (SA) | 02 |
| Rajasthan Cooperative Audit Service (NSA) | 08 |
| Rajasthan Industry Subordinate Service | 06 |
| Rajasthan Devasthan Department Service (NSA) | 02 |
| Rajasthan Devasthan Department Service (SA) | 01 |
| Rajasthan Commercial Tax Subordinate Service (NSA) | 20 |
| Rajasthan Commercial Tax Subordinate Service (SA) | 02 |
| Rajasthan Minority Affairs Service (NSA) | 05 |
| Rajasthan Minority Affairs Service (SA) | 00 |
| Rajasthan Jail Subordinate Service (NSA) | 34 |
| Rajasthan Jail Subordinate Service (SA) | 01 |
| Rajasthan Minority Affairs Subordinate Service | 00 |
| Rajasthan Agriculture Marketing Subordinate Service | 06 |
RPSC RAS Pre Notification: Eligibility Criteria
| Particulars | Requirement Details |
| Educational Qualification | Must hold a Degree from any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India, or other educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament, or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Government. |
| Appearing Candidates | Candidates who have appeared or are appearing in the final year of their graduation are also eligible to apply. However, they must provide proof of acquiring the educational qualification before the commencement of the Main Examination. |
RPSC RAS Pre Notification: Age Relaxation
| Category of Candidates | Age Relaxation Allowed |
| Male Candidates: SC, ST, OBC, MBC, and EWS of Rajasthan State | 5 Years |
| Woman Candidates: SC, ST, OBC, MBC, and EWS of Rajasthan State | 10 Years |
| Woman Candidates: General (Unreserved) Category | 5 Years |
| Widows and Divorced Women | No Upper Age Limit (Must not exceed superannuation age of 60) |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 5 Years (Additional to category-specific relaxations) |
| Ex-Servicemen / Defence Personnel | Upper age limit is 50 Years (Up to 55 Years if lower-post experience is mandatory) |
| Substantive Employees of Rajasthan State / Panchayat Samiti / Zila Parishad | Upper age limit is 45 Years |
| Substantive Employees of State Public Sector Undertakings/Corporations | Upper age limit is 40 Years |
RPSC RAS Pre Notification: Exam Pattern
Stage 1: Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
| Component | Details |
| Number of Papers | One (1) Paper |
| Subject | General Knowledge & General Science |
| Maximum Marks | 200 Marks |
| Time Duration | 3 Hours (180 minutes) |
| Question Type | Objective Type / Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Standard of Paper | Bachelor’s Degree Level |
Stage 2: Main Examination (Descriptive/Analytical)
| Paper | Subject Name | Maximum Marks | Time Duration | Standard / Level |
| Paper I | General Studies-I | 200 Marks | 3 Hours | Degree Level |
| Paper II | General Studies-II | 200 Marks | 3 Hours | Degree Level |
| Paper III | General Studies-III | 200 Marks | 3 Hours | Degree Level |
| Paper IV | General Hindi and General English | 200 Marks | 3 Hours | Senior Secondary Level |
| Total Written Examination Stage | — | 800 Marks | — | — |
Stage 3: Personality & Viva-Voce (Interview)
- Marks: 100 Marks.
- Evaluates character, personality, address, physique, and core knowledge of Rajasthani Culture.
Mandatory OMR Response Rules & Penalties
- Five Options: Every question features 5 distinct options, marked as 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
- Mandatory Marking: You must use a BLUE BALL POINT PEN to darken exactly one circle for every single question.
- Unattempted Questions: If you do not know the answer and choose not to attempt a question, you must darken the 5th circle.
- Negative Marking Penalty: If a question is left completely blank (none of the five circles are darkened), one-third ($1/3$) part of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted.
- Extra Time Allocation: Candidates are given an extra 10 minutes beyond the scheduled 3 hours explicitly to verify that they have darkened one of the circles for every question.
- Disqualification Rule: Any candidate who fails to darken a circle (options 1 to 5) in more than 10% of the total questions will be automatically disqualified from the selection process
Application Process
- Visit Portal: Go to the official website rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in and click on the Apply Online link, or log in directly via the SSO portal at sso.rajasthan.gov.in.
- One-Time Registration (OTR): Navigate to the Recruitment Portal in Citizen Apps (G2C). Complete your OTR profile by performing mandatory KYC using your Aadhar Card or Jan Aadhar Card. Your name, father’s name, date of birth, and gender will be securely fetched from your ID document automatically.
- Upload Photograph & Signature: During OTR, a live photo will be captured which seamlessly fetches into your application form. Ensure the photo is clear. You must also upload your scanned signature and left-hand thumb impression.
- Fill Application Details: Select your specific category, post preferences, and fill in your academic/experience records carefully.
- Pay Registration Fee: Pay the mandatory One-Time Registration Fee online using credit card, debit card, or net banking:
- General (UR) / Creamy Layer OBC/MBC: ₹600
- SC / ST / Non-Creamy Layer OBC & MBC / EWS / Sahariya: ₹400
- Divyangjan (PwBD): ₹400
- Submit & Print: Verify all details using the application form Preview. Click on Submit and make sure an Application Number is generated. Print out the hard copy for future validation.
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