RPSC RAS Pre 2026 Online Form

The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) conducts the Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) examination to recruit candidates for various administrative positions in the state government of Rajasthan. The RAS Pre 2026 is the preliminary stage of this prestigious state civil services examination. This recruitment is for approximately 607 posts across various departments including Revenue, Finance, General Administration, and other state government services. Successfully qualifying the RAS examination leads to appointment as State Administrative Officers (Group A & B) with significant executive and administrative responsibilities in Rajasthan. The examination follows a three-tier selection process comprising Preliminary exam, Mains exam, and Interview. Candidates selected through this examination serve in key administrative roles across districts and state departments in Rajasthan.

Typical / Indicative dates based on previous RPSC RAS cycles

Typical / Indicative vacancy distribution for 607 posts

Educational Qualification

• Minimum Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university
• Candidates appearing in final year of graduation are also eligible to apply
• The degree must be from UGC recognized university or equivalent
• For certain reserved category posts, qualification requirements may vary as per government norms

Age Limit

Age as on 01 January 2026

Age Relaxation

Nationality

• Candidate must be a citizen of India
• For certain posts, domicile of Rajasthan may be required
• Certificate of domicile must be submitted during document verification

1. Visit the official RPSC website at rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in or rpsconline.rajasthan.gov.in
2. Click on the "Online Applications" or "Apply Online" link on the homepage
3. Register as a new user by providing basic details (Name, Email, Mobile Number) and create login credentials
4. Login using the registration number and password created
5. Fill the online application form carefully with personal details, educational qualification, category, exam centre preference, and upload required documents
6. Upload scanned photographs (JPG format, 10-40 KB) and signature (JPG format, 5-12 KB) as per specified dimensions
7. Preview the filled application form and verify all details entered
8. Proceed to payment section and pay the application fee through online mode (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI)
9. Submit the application form after successful payment
10. Download and save the submitted application form for future reference
11. Take multiple printouts of the application form for records

Application Fees

Typical / Indicative fee structure

1. Preliminary Examination (Objective Type): A screening test consisting of one paper with 150 objective type questions covering General Knowledge and General Science. This is a qualifying exam and marks are not counted for final merit. Candidates securing minimum qualifying marks proceed to Mains examination.

1. Main Examination (Written): Comprises four compulsory papers of conventional (descriptive) type covering General Knowledge, General Hindi and General English, and two papers on General Studies and Mental Ability. This is the main merit-determining stage with detailed essay-type and analytical questions.

1. Interview/Personality Test: Candidates qualifying the Mains exam are called for personal interview conducted by RPSC Board. The interview carries 100 marks and assesses personality, general awareness, communication skills, and suitability for administrative services.

1. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates after interview undergo detailed document verification where all original certificates (educational, category, domicile, age proof) are verified by the commission.

1. Medical Examination: Final selected candidates undergo medical fitness examination to ensure they meet the physical and medical standards required for government service.

1. Final Merit List: Prepared based on combined marks of Mains examination and Interview. Candidates are allocated to various services based on merit rank and preference.

Preliminary Examination Pattern

Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer

Qualifying Marks: Minimum 40% marks required (36% for reserved categories)

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Main Examination Pattern

Negative Marking in Mains: No negative marking in descriptive papers

Minimum Qualifying Marks (Mains): 48% for General, 45% for OBC, 43% for SC/ST

Paper I - General Knowledge and General Science

#### History of Rajasthan and Indian History

• Major dynasties and their contributions
• Freedom struggle and national movement
• Art, culture and literature of Rajasthan
• Major historical events and personalities
• Medieval and modern Indian history

#### Geography of Rajasthan and India

• Physical features and climate
• Agriculture, minerals and natural resources
• Major rivers, lakes and water resources
• Population and demography
• Economic geography and industries

#### Political Science and Governance

• Indian Constitution and political system
• Panchayati Raj institutions in Rajasthan
• Public policy and governance
• Rights and duties of citizens
• Current political affairs

#### General Science

• Physics: mechanics, heat, light, sound, electricity
• Chemistry: elements, compounds, acids, bases, everyday chemistry
• Biology: human body, diseases, nutrition, environment
• Science and technology developments
• Computer awareness and IT basics

Paper II - General Hindi and General English

#### Hindi Section

• संधि और संधि विच्छेद
• उपसर्ग और प्रत्यय
• समास और समास विग्रह
• शब्द रचना और वाक्य रचना
• मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियां
• वाक्यांशों के लिए एक शब्द
• अपठित गद्यांश
• पत्र लेखन और निबंध

#### English Section

• Tenses and their usage
• Articles and determiners
• Active and passive voice
• Direct and indirect speech
• Comprehension passages
• Vocabulary and idioms
• Letter writing and essay composition
• Error correction and sentence improvement

Paper III - General Studies and Mental Ability

#### Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

• Analytical reasoning
• Logical deduction and induction
• Series completion (number, letter, figure)
• Coding-decoding
• Blood relations
• Direction sense and sitting arrangement
• Data interpretation
• Puzzles and problem solving

#### Statistics and Mathematics

• Basic statistics: mean, median, mode
• Data presentation and graphs
• Elementary mathematics up to Class 10 level
• Percentage, ratio and proportion
• Time and work, time and distance
• Profit and loss, simple and compound interest

#### General Studies

• Current affairs (national and international)
• Economic and social development
• Environmental issues and ecology
• Disaster management
• General awareness about Rajasthan

Paper IV - General Studies (Advanced)

#### Economics and Planning

• Indian economy and planning
• Economic development of Rajasthan
• Banking and financial institutions
• Budget and fiscal policy
• Inflation, national income concepts
• Major economic programmes and schemes

#### Sociology and Social Issues

• Social structure of India
• Social institutions and change
• Social problems and welfare schemes
• Women and child development
• Poverty and unemployment issues

#### Public Administration and Management

• Principles of public administration
• Administrative structure in India and Rajasthan
• Good governance and accountability
• E-governance initiatives
• Management concepts and leadership
• Human resource management

#### Geography (Advanced)

• Agricultural geography of Rajasthan
• Industrial and mineral resources
• Transportation and communication
• Urbanization and settlement patterns
• Environmental geography

Typical / Indicative salary structure for RAS Officers (as per 7th Pay Commission)

Additional Benefits: Government accommodation or HRA, medical facilities, LTC (Leave Travel Concession), pension benefits, gratuity, children education allowance, vehicle advance, and other state government benefits.

Increments: Annual increment as per government rules, approximately 3% of basic pay each year.

RAS Officers enjoy excellent career progression opportunities within Rajasthan State Services. Starting as Deputy Collector/SDM (Sub-Divisional Magistrate), officers can progress to positions like Additional Collector, District Collector, Divisional Commissioner, and various departmental Secretary positions. Through good performance and seniority, officers may reach apex state positions including Chief Secretary of Rajasthan. Promotions are based on service record, departmental examinations, and merit, with average promotion cycles of 4-6 years between levels.

RPSC releases admit cards approximately 2-3 weeks before the examination date on its official website. Candidates must login to the RPSC portal using their application number and date of birth to download the admit card. The admit card contains important details including candidate's name, photograph, exam centre address, reporting time, and important instructions. No physical admit cards are sent by post; candidates must carry a printed copy along with valid photo ID proof to the examination centre.

RPSC declares results separately for each stage of the examination. Preliminary exam results are typically announced within 4-6 weeks of the exam date on the official website. The result includes roll numbers of qualified candidates and category-wise cut-off marks. Mains examination results are declared approximately 8-10 weeks after the exam, followed by interview schedule. Final merit list is published after completion of interviews, showing roll numbers, ranks, and allocated services. Candidates can check results on rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in using their roll number.

Typical / Indicative cutoff marks for RPSC RAS Preliminary Examination range from 80-95 marks out of 200 for General category, 75-85 for OBC category, and 70-80 for SC/ST categories. Cutoffs vary each year based on difficulty level, number of vacancies, and number of candidates appearing. For Mains examination, General category candidates typically need 450-480 marks out of 800, while reserved categories require 400-440 marks. Final selection also depends on interview performance where candidates need to score at least 40-50 marks out of 100 to be considered for merit list.

RPSC RAS Preliminary Examination is conducted across various cities in Rajasthan:

Major Exam Centres: Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Ajmer, Udaipur, Kota, Alwar, Bharatpur, Sikar, Pali, Sri Ganganagar, Jhunjhunu, Churu, Bhilwara, Barmer, Tonk, Dausa, Nagaur, Hanumangarh, Banswara, Dungarpur, Bundi, Jhalawar, Karauli, Sawai Madhopur, Pratapgarh, Rajsamand, Sirohi, Jalore, Jaisalmer, Chittorgarh, Dholpur

Note: Candidates can select up to three exam centre preferences during online application. Final exam centre allotment is subject to availability and administrative convenience. Centre once allotted will not be changed under any circumstances.