RPSC RAS Pre 2026 Online Form

The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) conducts the Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) examination to recruit officers for various administrative positions in the Rajasthan state government. The RAS Pre 2026 examination serves as the preliminary screening test for selection to Group A and Group B posts under the Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services. With 607 vacancies announced for 2026, this prestigious exam offers candidates an opportunity to serve in key administrative roles across various departments of the Rajasthan government. The selection process consists of three stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Personal Interview. Successful candidates are appointed to posts such as Deputy Collector, Block Development Officer, Tehsildar, and other gazetted positions with significant decision-making responsibilities.

Important Dates (Indicative / Typical)

Vacancy Breakdown (Typical / Indicative)

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or Institution. The degree must be completed by the last date of application submission. Candidates appearing in the final year of their degree examination are also eligible to apply provisionally.

Age Limit

Age Criteria as on 01 January 2026:

Note: Upper age limit relaxation of 5 years is provided to candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/EWS categories of Rajasthan domicile.

Nationality

Candidates must be Indian citizens and must possess Rajasthan domicile certificate. Domicile certificate issued by competent authority of Rajasthan is mandatory for claiming category relaxations and preferences.

Application Process

1. Visit the official RPSC website at rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in and click on the "Apply Online" link for RAS Pre 2026.

1. Click on "New Registration" if you are a first-time user and complete the one-time registration by providing basic details like name, father's name, date of birth, email ID, and mobile number.

1. Note down the Registration ID and Password sent to your registered email and mobile number for future login.

1. Login using your Registration ID and Password, then fill the detailed application form with personal details, educational qualifications, category information, and exam center preferences.

1. Upload scanned copies of recent passport-size photograph (10-100 KB, JPG format), signature (10-100 KB, JPG format), and relevant certificates as per specifications.

1. Verify all filled details carefully and proceed to fee payment section.

1. Pay the application fee through online mode (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI) or offline mode (e-Mitra kiosks).

1. After successful payment, submit the application form and take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.

1. No need to send hard copy of the application to RPSC office unless specifically demanded.

Application Fees

Note: Application fee is non-refundable. Fee exemption is available for certain categories as per government rules.

Selection Process

1. Preliminary Examination (Screening Test): An objective-type written examination of 200 marks covering General Knowledge and General Science of Rajasthan, designed to shortlist candidates for the Main Examination. Candidates securing minimum qualifying marks (varies by category) are called for Mains.

1. Main Examination (Written Test): A comprehensive written examination consisting of four compulsory papers covering General Knowledge, General Studies, General Hindi, and General English, totaling 800 marks. This exam tests in-depth knowledge and analytical abilities of candidates.

1. Personal Interview / Personality Test: Shortlisted candidates from Main Examination are called for interview of 100 marks conducted by a Board of senior officers. The interview assesses personality, communication skills, general awareness, and suitability for administrative positions.

1. Document Verification: Candidates provisionally selected after interview must appear for thorough document verification where original certificates of age, educational qualifications, category, domicile, and experience are verified by RPSC officials.

1. Medical Examination: Finally selected candidates undergo medical examination by authorized medical boards to ensure physical and mental fitness for administrative duties as per government norms.

1. Final Merit List: The final merit list is prepared based on combined marks of Main Examination (800 marks) and Interview (100 marks), totaling 900 marks, with category-wise reservation applied.

Preliminary Examination Pattern

Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark (0.66 marks) will be deducted for each wrong answer.

Qualifying Marks: General - 36%, OBC/EWS - 33%, SC/ST - 30%

---

Main Examination Pattern

Note: All papers are descriptive type. Minimum qualifying marks: General - 40%, OBC/EWS - 36%, SC/ST - 33%

Preliminary Examination Syllabus

General Knowledge of Rajasthan

• History of Rajasthan: Ancient civilization, medieval period, freedom struggle, major dynasties and rulers
• Art, Culture and Heritage: Fairs and festivals, folk music and dance, handicrafts, painting schools, architecture
• Geography of Rajasthan: Physical features, climate, rivers, lakes, minerals, vegetation, wildlife sanctuaries
• Economy of Rajasthan: Major industries, agriculture, livestock, tourism, economic development programs
• Polity and Governance: State administrative structure, local self-government, public welfare schemes
• Current Affairs of Rajasthan: Recent developments, important events, state policies and initiatives

General Science

• Physics: Laws of motion, work energy and power, gravitation, properties of matter, heat, light, sound, electricity and magnetism
• Chemistry: Atomic structure, periodic table, chemical bonding, acids bases and salts, metals and non-metals, carbon compounds
• Biology: Cell structure, human body systems, plant physiology, genetics, evolution, ecology and environment
• Science and Technology: Recent developments, space technology, IT sector, biotechnology, nanotechnology
• Environmental Science: Biodiversity, pollution, climate change, conservation, sustainable development

Main Examination Syllabus

Paper I - General Knowledge & General Studies

• History of India and Indian National Movement with focus on Rajasthan
• Geography of India and Rajasthan: Physical, economic, social and demographic aspects
• Indian Polity and Governance: Constitution, political system, public policy, rights issues
• Economic and Social Development: Poverty, population, social sectors, employment generation
• General Science, Technology and Environmental Studies
• Current National and International Events of importance

Paper II - General Studies-II

• Indian Constitution: Philosophical foundations, fundamental rights and duties, directive principles
• Governance: Structure of Indian government, federal system, separation of powers, alternative dispute resolution
• Social Justice: Vulnerable sections, mechanisms for their protection, various commissions and bodies
• International Relations: India's foreign policy, international organizations, global groupings, bilateral relations
• Public Administration and Management: Decision making, organizational behavior, leadership theories
• Ethics and Human Interface: Ethics in public administration, probity, codes of conduct, citizen's charter

Paper III - General Studies-III

• Indian Economy: Planning, mobilization of resources, growth and development, government budgeting
• Agriculture: Land reforms, Green Revolution, food processing, agricultural marketing, e-technology
• Science and Technology: Developments in IT sector, space, computers, energy, biotechnology
• Environment and Biodiversity: Climate change impacts, conservation, environmental pollution and degradation
• Disaster Management: Vulnerability profile, mitigation strategies, crisis management, community resilience
• Internal Security: Security challenges, terrorism, insurgency, border management, cyber security

Paper IV - General Hindi & General English

General Hindi (100 Marks):

• Sandhi and Sandhi Viched
• Samas and Samas Viched
• Prefixes and Suffixes
• Idioms and Proverbs
• One word substitution
• Gender, Number, Case
• Essay writing, Letter writing, Precis writing

General English (100 Marks):

• Tenses
• Articles and Determiners
• Prepositions
• Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word substitution
• Idioms and Phrases
• Active and Passive Voice
• Direct and Indirect Speech
• Comprehension of given passage
• Essay writing

Salary Structure (Typical / Indicative for RAS Officers)

Additional Benefits: New Pension Scheme (NPS) with 14% employer contribution, Medical facilities for self and dependents, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), Government accommodation or HRA, Vehicle advance, Festival advance, Children education allowance, and other benefits as per Rajasthan government rules.

RAS officers enjoy excellent career progression with structured promotions based on seniority and performance. Starting as Deputy Collector or equivalent (Level 10), officers are promoted to Additional Collector/District Magistrate (Level 11), then to Collector/District Magistrate and Divisional Commissioner (Level 13-14), with exceptional officers reaching Principal Secretary or Additional Chief Secretary positions (Level 15-16) with 25-30 years of distinguished service. Regular departmental promotion committees evaluate officers, and lateral movement across various departments provides diverse administrative experience.

Admit cards for RPSC RAS Preliminary Examination are typically released 10-15 days before the examination date on the official RPSC website. Candidates must login to their application account using Registration ID and Password to download the admit card. The admit card contains candidate's photograph, signature, exam center details, reporting time, and important instructions, and must be carried to the examination hall along with a valid photo ID proof.

RPSC declares the Preliminary Examination result within 4-6 weeks of exam completion, publishing the list of qualified candidates on its official website. Main Examination results are announced 2-3 months after the exam, followed by interview results within 1-2 months. Final merit lists are prepared category-wise based on combined marks of Main Examination and Interview, with selected candidates' names published on the RPSC portal and individual mark sheets available for download.

RPSC RAS cutoff marks vary each year based on exam difficulty, number of vacancies, and candidate performance. Typically, General category cutoff ranges between 100-120 marks (50-60%) in Prelims out of 200 marks, OBC cutoff is 5-8 marks lower, and SC/ST cutoff is 10-15 marks lower than General category. Main Examination cutoffs are usually 40-48% for General, 36-42% for OBC, and 33-38% for SC/ST categories, with final selection depending on interview performance adding 100 marks.

North India: Jaipur, Jodhpur, Ajmer, Kota, Udaipur, Bikaner, Alwar, Bharatpur, Sikar, Bhilwara (Rajasthan); Delhi NCR, Chandigarh, Hisar

West India: Ahmedabad, Surat (Gujarat); Mumbai, Pune (Maharashtra)

Central India: Bhopal, Indore (Madhya Pradesh)

South India: Bangalore (Karnataka); Hyderabad (Telangana)

East India: Patna (Bihar); Kolkata (West Bengal)

Note: Examination centers are primarily located across all districts of Rajasthan with limited centers in major cities of other states for candidates from outside Rajasthan.