The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), Ajmer has released the long-awaited notification for the Rajasthan State & Subordinate Services Combined Competitive Examination 2026. A total of 607 vacancies are open — 192 posts under State Services and 415 posts under Subordinate Services. The minimum qualification is a Bachelor’s Degree from any recognised university, and the pay scale ranges across Pay Matrix Level L-10 to L-14. This Job in Rajasthan has been notified vide official notification No. 02/परीक्षा/RAS&RTS/RPSC/EP-I/2026-27 dated 27.05.2026. Both freshers and experienced graduates between 21 and 40 years of age can apply online for RPSC RAS and RTS Recruitment 2026. However, the vacancy number may be revised by the Commission later. Read this article carefully and go through the official notification before applying.
Information verified from official Rajasthan RAS & RTS Recruitment 2026 notification No. 02/परीक्षा/RAS&RTS/RPSC/EP-I/2026-27 dated 27.05.2026.
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Quick Summary of Rajasthan RAS and RTS 2026
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation / Employer | Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), Ajmer |
| Name of the Post | RAS & RTS — State Services & Subordinate Services (Combined Competitive Exam 2026) |
| Total Vacancy | 607 posts (State Services: 192 + Subordinate Services: 415) |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹ Pay Matrix Level L-10 to L-14 |
| Additional Salary Benefits | As per Rajasthan Government rules (not specifically detailed in notification) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Eligibility | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Exam + Main Exam + Personality & Viva-Voce |
| Place of Posting | Anywhere in Rajasthan |
| Government / Private / Contract | Government (Rajasthan State) |
| Last Date of Application | 03.07.2026 (till 12:00 midnight) |
| Who Can Apply | Both Freshers & Experienced |
| Interview / Exam Date | Exam location and date will be intimated separately; Prelim press-note issued on 09.01.2026 |
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About Rajasthan Public Service Commission
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) is the apex constitutional body responsible for conducting recruitment for Rajasthan State Services. Headquartered in Ajmer, it reports to the Government of Rajasthan and conducts the prestigious RAS & RTS combined competitive examination under the Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services Recruitment Rules, 1999 and 2014. Visit the official website: https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in
Important Dates
When is the last date to apply for RPSC RAS 2026?
RPSC RAS & RTS 2026 online applications open from 04.06.2026 to 03.07.2026 (till 12:00 midnight) through the official portal rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in. A total of 607 vacancies are available across State and Subordinate Services. The Preliminary Exam date will be intimated separately to all registered candidates.
The application window for RPSC RAS and RTS 2026 is open for one month only. Government interview and exam schedules are fixed and late applications are not entertained. Therefore, candidates should complete OTR registration well in advance to avoid last-minute server issues.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 27.05.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 04.06.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 03.07.2026 (till 12:00 midnight) |
| Preliminary Exam Press-Note Date | 09.01.2026 |
| Correction Window | Within 10 days after the application close date (₹500 fee) |
| Preliminary Exam Date & Main Exam Date | Will be intimated |
Vacancy Details & Salary – RPSC RAS and RTS Recruitment 2026
The Commission has clearly bifurcated the 607 total vacancies across two broad service groups. Here’s the breakdown of posts, total vacancy and salary for your reference.
| Post Name | Total Vacancy | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| State Services (कुल) | 192 | L-12 to L-14 |
| Rajasthan Administrative Service | 57 | L-14 |
| Rajasthan Police Service | 26 | L-14 |
| Rajasthan Accounts Service | 36 | L-14 |
| Rajasthan Cooperative Service | 06 | L-12 |
| Rajasthan Planning Service | 03 | L-12 |
| Rajasthan Jail Service | 05 | L-12 |
| Rajasthan Industries Service | 12 | L-12 |
| Rajasthan State Insurance Service | 11 | L-14 |
| Rajasthan Food & Civil Supplies Service | 01 | L-12 |
| Rajasthan Tourism Service | 06 | L-12 |
| Rajasthan Transport Service | 10 | L-12 |
| Rajasthan Integrated Child Development Service | 01 | L-14 |
| Rajasthan Devasthan Service | 01 | L-12 |
| Rajasthan Rural Development Service | 06 | L-14 |
| Rajasthan Mahila Vikas Service | 04 | L-14 |
| Rajasthan Shram Kalyan Service | 02 | L-12 |
| Rajasthan Excise (General) Service | 01 | L-12 |
| Rajasthan Minority Affairs Service | 02 | L-12 |
| Rajasthan Krishi Vipanan Service | 02 | L-14 |
| Subordinate Services (कुल) | 415 | L-10 to L-12 |
| Rajasthan Tehsildar Service (NSA) | 136 | L-11 |
| Rajasthan Sahkarita Subordinate Service (NSA) | 109 | L-10 |
| Rajasthan Shram Kalyan Subordinate Service (NSA) | 34 | L-10 |
| Rajasthan Niyojan Subordinate Service | 20 | L-10 |
| Rajasthan Samajik Nyay Adhikarita Sub. Service (NSA) | 20 | L-11 |
| Rajasthan Khadya Rasad Subordinate Service (NSA) | 17 | L-10 |
| Rajasthan Tehsildar Service (SA) | 12 | L-11 |
| Rajasthan Excise Subordinate Service (NSA) | 11 | L-10 |
| Rajasthan Excise Subordinate Service (SA) | 08 | L-10 |
| Other Subordinate Services | 48 | L-10 to L-12 |
Eligibility Criteria – Rajasthan civil services combined exam 2026
The eligibility criteria for RPSC RAS and RTS 2026 include education and age requirements. Candidates should make sure they meet all the conditions before applying.
Educational Qualification
- Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from any university incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India, or any other Educational Institution established by an Act of Parliament, or declared to be deemed a University under Section 3 of the University Grant Commission Act, 1956.
- Equivalent qualification recognised by the Government in consultation with the Commission is also acceptable.
- Candidates appearing in the final year of their qualifying examination may also apply, but they must produce proof of acquiring the qualification before the Main Examination.
Age Limit
As of 01.01.2027 — candidates must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have crossed 40 years. For non-gazetted government employees: Maximum age 45 years.
Age relaxation as per Rajasthan Government rules:
- Male SC / ST / OBC / MBC / EWS (Rajasthan) — 5 Years
- Female SC / ST / OBC / MBC / EWS (Rajasthan) — 10 Years
- General Category Women — 5 Years
- Widows & Divorced Women — No Upper Age Limit
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities — 5 Years additional
- Ex-Servicemen — As per Rajasthan Civil Services (Absorption of Ex-Servicemen) Rules, 1988
- State Public Sector Undertaking employees (substantive) — Up to 40 years
- Panchayat Samiti / Zila Parishad substantive employees — Up to 45 years
Syllabus & Exam Pattern – RPSC RAS & RTS Recruitment 2026
The examination will be held in two successive stages followed by Personality & Viva-Voce.
1. Preliminary Examination
| Subject | Maximum Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge & General Science | 200 | 3 hours |
- One paper of objective type
- Standard: Bachelor’s Degree level
- Serves as a screening test only — marks not counted in final merit
2. Main Examination (Descriptive / Analytical)
| Paper | Subject | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies-I | 200 |
| Paper II | General Studies-II | 200 |
| Paper III | General Studies-III | 200 |
| Paper IV | General Hindi & General English | 200 |
- Time allowed: 3 hours per paper
- Standard of Hindi & English: Senior Secondary level
- Minimum qualifying marks: 10% in each paper and 15% in aggregate (5% relaxation for SC/ST)
3. Personality & Viva-Voce Examination — 100 Marks
Candidates with ‘C’ Certificate of NCC will be given preference for the Rajasthan Police Service.
Selection Process – RPSC RAS & RTS Recruitment 2026
The selection involves a three-tier process designed to test both knowledge and personality. Candidates need to clear each stage to move to the next.
- Preliminary Examination (Objective — 200 Marks)
- Main Examination (Descriptive — 4 papers, 800 Marks total)
- Personality & Viva-Voce Test (100 Marks)
The number of candidates admitted to the Main Examination will be fifteen times the total approximate number of vacancies. Practical insight: candidates must darken the bubble for every question on the OMR sheet — if a question is left unattempted, one-third (1/3) of the marks of that question will be deducted. Anyone who fails to mark any one of the five circles for more than 10% of questions shall be disqualified.
Application Fee
The Commission has fixed a one-time registration fee, payable online during the application process.
- General / Creamy Layer OBC & MBC: ₹600
- OBC Non-Creamy / MBC Non-Creamy / EWS / SC / ST / Sahariya: ₹400
- Persons with Disabilities: ₹400
- Payment Mode: Online (through RPSC website / SSO portal)
- Correction Fee (if needed): ₹500
- Re-activation Fee (after absentee block): ₹750 (1st time), ₹1500 (2nd time)
Candidates from other states applying as Rajasthan reserved category candidates must pay the General category fee.
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How to Apply – RPSC RAS RTS recruitment 2026 apply online
The application is fully online. Use only the official portal — no offline forms are accepted.
- Visit the official RPSC website: https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in
- Read the detailed notification and Instructions for Applicants carefully.
- Click on the Apply Online link, which will redirect you to the SSO portal: https://sso.rajasthan.gov.in
- Login to SSO and select Citizen Apps (G2C) → Recruitment Portal.
- First-time applicants must complete One Time Registration (OTR) by uploading a live photograph, signature, and identity proof (Aadhaar / Jan Aadhaar with name, father’s name, DOB, and gender).
- Verify OTR profile details from Aadhaar / Jan Aadhaar.
- Fill the online application form for the Combined Competitive Exam 2026.
- Capture a live photo during the application (with a placard showing your name and date).
- Upload the scanned image of both hands’ thumb impressions.
- Preview the form carefully, then Submit.
- Pay the application fee online to generate the Application Number.
- Take a printout for your records — note: hard copy is not to be submitted to the Commission.
Important Links – RPSC RAS prelim exam date 2026 notification
Candidates applying for RAS & RTS 2026 are advised to visit the important links below for the official PDF and application form:
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download RPSC RAS 2026 Official Notification PDF |
| Apply RPSC RAS 2026 online | Apply RPSC RAS 2026 Online Here |
Why should You Apply RPSC RAS Pre Exam 2026?
Graduates aiming for a permanent Rajasthan state government career should absolutely apply for RAS & RTS 2026 under Rajasthan Public Service Commission — with Pay Matrix Level L-10 to L-14, this is one of the most respectable state-cadre opportunities available. With 607 vacancies against lakhs of expected applicants, competition will be very stiff and rewards only serious preparation. State PSC notifications now increasingly favour conceptual, application-based questions over rote learning.
FAQs (RPSC RAS Pre Exam 2026 Notification)
Q1. Will there be negative marking in the RPSC RAS Preliminary Exam 2026?
There is no negative marking, but unattempted questions cost you one-third (1/3) of the marks of that question. Candidates who fail to mark any of the five circles on over 10% of questions will be disqualified outright.
Q2. Can a final-year graduate apply for RPSC RAS 2026?
Yes, final-year students can apply. However, they must submit proof of acquiring the Bachelor’s Degree before appearing for the Main Examination, as per the notification’s eligibility provisions.
Q3. What is the OTR fee for Rajasthan candidates applying through RPSC?
The One Time Registration (OTR) fee is ₹600 for General and Creamy Layer candidates, and ₹400 for SC, ST, OBC Non-Creamy, MBC Non-Creamy, EWS, Sahariya, and Persons with Disabilities.
Q4. Is the RPSC RAS Prelim score counted in the final merit list?
No. The Preliminary Examination serves only as a screening test. Marks obtained in the Prelim are not counted toward the final merit ranking — only Main Exam and Viva-Voce marks determine the final selection.
Q5. Can candidates correct mistakes after submitting the RPSC application form?
Yes, candidates can edit their application online by paying ₹500 within 10 days after the application close date. After this window, no correction or modification will be accepted by the Commission under any circumstances.
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