RPSC RAS 2026 – New Preliminary Exam Date Announced (607 Posts)

Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) is the constitutional body mandated to conduct competitive examinations and interviews for appointments to top-tier administrative and subordinate civil services across the Government of Rajasthan. Its official portal is rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in.

RPSC RAS 2026 – Preliminary Exam Date Overview

A crucial update for civil service aspirants in Rajasthan. The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has officially announced a new date for the State and Subordinate Services Combined Competitive Examination (RAS) 2026 Preliminary test. The screening examination is now firmly scheduled for 06 December 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 607 premium administrative posts, including 192 State Service roles (like RAS and RPS) and 415 Subordinate Service roles. The online application window remains open until 03 July 2026. Eligible candidates holding a Bachelor's Degree can apply via the SSO portal. General and OBC (Creamy Layer) candidates must pay ₹600, while reserved categories pay ₹400 for the One Time Registration (OTR).

Source: Official RPSC New Exam Date Notice (Advt No. 02/2026), Rajasthan Public Service Commission, 02 July 2026. Download PDF

RPSC RAS 2026 – Important Dates & Schedule

RPSC RAS 2026 – Vacancy Details

The 607 vacancies are strategically split between the premium State Services and the vital Subordinate Services.

How to Check RPSC RAS New Exam Notice & Download Admit Card

1. Visit the RPSC Portal: Open the official Rajasthan Public Service Commission website at rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in.
2. Check Press Notes: Under the 'News and Events' section, click on the link titled "Press Note Regarding Exam Date for Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services Combined Competitive Exam-2026".
3. Verify Schedule: Download the PDF to confirm the newly announced preliminary examination date (06 December 2026).
4. SSO Login for Admit Card: Once the admit cards are generated (usually a week before the exam), log into the SSO Portal (sso.rajasthan.gov.in) using your registered SSO ID and Password.
5. Print e-Call Letter: Navigate to the Recruitment Portal app and download your hall ticket. Ensure you carry it along with an original photo ID on exam day.

RPSC RAS 2026 – What Appearing Candidates Should Know

The RPSC RAS selection process is grueling and spans three distinct phases: Preliminary Examination, Mains Examination, and a Personality & Viva-Voce Test (Interview).

The Preliminary Examination consists of a single paper covering General Knowledge and General Science. The paper carries 200 marks and must be completed in 3 hours. It comprises objective-type multiple-choice questions. A strict negative marking penalty of 1/3 mark is deducted for every incorrect response. This test is solely for screening purposes; passing it merely guarantees entry to the Mains.

Candidates who clear the preliminary cutoff will face the Mains Examination scheduled for May 2027. The Mains is entirely descriptive and analytical, comprising four distinct papers (General Studies I, II, III, and General Hindi & General English). Each paper carries 200 marks, totaling 800 marks. The final phase is the Personality Test, which carries 100 marks. The ultimate merit list is calculated out of 900 marks (Mains + Interview).

Successful candidates appointed to State Services (like Deputy Collector or Deputy Superintendent of Police) enter the administration at Pay Matrix Level L-14 (Grade Pay ₹5400). Appointees to Subordinate Services are generally placed between Level L-10 and L-12. During the mandatory two-year probation period, a fixed remuneration is paid. Upon confirmation, the basic pay, compounded by DA and HRA, places RAS officers among the highest-paid state government employees.

RPSC RAS 2026 – Official Links

RPSC RAS 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions