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RPSC RAS/RTS 2026 – Rajasthan Administrative & Taxation Service Combined Competitive Exam

Rajasthan Public Service Commission — Government of Rajasthan
📋 500 Vacancies 💰 RAS: Grade Pay Rs. 5,400 (6th CPC equiv.); approx. in-hand Rs. 61,000–66,000/month; Gross with allowances Rs. 75,000–85,000/month. 📍 Rajasthan 👁️ 16 views
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📋 Vacancy & Pay Details

Total Vacancies 500
Category-wise Vacancies

The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) conducts the Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services Combined Competitive Examination (RAS/RTS) for Group A and Group B gazetted posts in the Rajasthan state government. The 2026 notification is expected to be released on rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in in mid-2026 as per the RPSC Exam Calendar 2026.

Posts covered under RPSC RAS/RTS:

  • Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) — Sub-Divisional Officer / Tehsildar-equivalent
  • Rajasthan Police Service (RPS) — Deputy Superintendent of Police
  • Rajasthan Accounts Service (RAS)
  • Rajasthan Taxation Service (RTS) — Commercial Taxes Officer
  • Rajasthan Cooperative Service, Labour Service, Statistical Service, and other Group B posts

Official vacancy count will be declared in the notification. Applications are submitted via the SSO portal at sso.rajasthan.gov.in. Candidates must have an active SSO ID.
Pay Scale RAS: Grade Pay Rs. 5,400 (6th CPC equiv.); approx. in-hand Rs. 61,000–66,000/month; Gross with allowances Rs. 75,000–85,000/month.
Location Rajasthan
Department Rajasthan Public Service Commission
Ministry Government of Rajasthan

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised Indian university. No minimum percentage is specified.

Candidates must be domiciled in Rajasthan for age relaxation benefits applicable to SC/ST/OBC/EWS categories. Applications are accepted from all Indian nationals.
Age Limit 21 – 40 years
Age Relaxation General/EWS: 21–40 years. SC/ST/OBC (Rajasthan domicile): up to 45 years (+5). General women (Rajasthan): up to 45 years (+5). SC/ST/OBC women (Rajasthan): up to 50 years (+10). PwD (General): up to 50 years (+10). PwD (SC/ST/OBC): up to 55 years (+15).
Nationality Indian

💳 Application Fee

General / OBC ₹350
SC / ST / PH ₹150
Payment Mode Online – Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card

🏆 Selection Process

  1. Preliminary Examination (Screening, Objective): 150 questions, 200 marks, 3 hours. Covers General Knowledge of Rajasthan — history, geography, culture, economy, science, and current affairs. Used only for shortlisting; marks not counted in merit.
  2. Main Examination (Descriptive, Merit-based): Four papers of 200 marks each (total 800 marks), 3 hours each. Papers cover GS I–III and General Hindi/English.
  3. Interview / Personality Test: 100 marks. Conducted by an RPSC board at Ajmer. Assesses administrative aptitude and personality.
  4. Document Verification and Medical Examination: Final stage for all shortlisted candidates.
  5. Final Merit: Mains (800) + Interview (100) = 900 marks total.

📝 How to Apply

  1. Obtain an SSO (Single Sign-On) ID at sso.rajasthan.gov.in using your Aadhaar Card, Jan Aadhaar Card, or Google account if you don't already have one.
  2. Log in to the SSO portal and navigate to the RPSC Recruitment portal.
  3. Apply for the RAS/RTS Combined Competitive Exam 2026 when the notification is released on rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in.
  4. Fill in personal, educational, and category details and upload a photograph and signature per specifications.
  5. Pay the fee: Rs. 350 (General/OBC Creamy Layer); Rs. 250 (OBC NCL/EWS); Rs. 150 (SC/ST TSP) via the SSO payment gateway.
  6. Submit and save the confirmation number. Admit card will be available through the SSO portal before the Prelims date.

📊 Exam Pattern

Preliminary Examination (200 marks, 3 hours, qualifying):

  • 150 objective MCQ questions
  • Topics: Rajasthan history, geography, culture, polity, economy, science, technology, and current affairs
  • Negative marking per the RPSC notification

Main Examination (800 marks, descriptive):

PaperSubjectMarksDuration
GS IHistory, Culture, Heritage, Art & Architecture2003 hours
GS IILogic, Reasoning, Polity, Economy, Management2003 hours
GS IIIGeneral Science, Technology, Environment2003 hours
Hindi/EnglishGeneral Hindi and General English2003 hours
Total Mains800

Interview: 100 marks. Grand total = 900 marks.

🔗 Important Links

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Official Website 🌐 https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

RPSC RAS/RTS 2026 is the Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services Combined Competitive Examination conducted by the Rajasthan Public Service Commission. It covers Group A and B gazetted posts including Rajasthan Administrative Service (Sub-Divisional Officer), Rajasthan Police Service (DSP), Rajasthan Taxation Service, and several other state service cadres.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised Indian university. Age must be between 21 and 40 years for the General category. SC/ST/OBC (Rajasthan domicile) can apply up to 45 years. Women candidates from SC/ST/OBC in Rajasthan can apply up to 50 years.

Applications for RPSC RAS/RTS are submitted through the SSO (Single Sign-On) portal at sso.rajasthan.gov.in. Candidates must have an SSO ID linked to their Aadhaar or Jan Aadhaar card. The application fee is Rs. 350 for General/OBC Creamy Layer, Rs. 250 for OBC NCL/EWS, and Rs. 150 for SC/ST TSP candidates.

RPSC RAS has three stages: Prelims (150 MCQs, 200 marks, 3 hours — qualifying), Mains (4 descriptive papers, 800 marks total, 3 hours each), and an Interview of 100 marks. The final merit is based on Mains + Interview = 900 marks. Prelims covers Rajasthan-specific GK, history, geography, and current affairs.

RAS officers (Rajasthan Administrative Service) are placed at the Grade Pay of Rs. 5,400 per month under the 6th CPC scales, which translates to approximately Rs. 61,000 to Rs. 66,000 per month in-hand under current pay revisions. With state-specific allowances including HRA, DA, and travel allowance, the total gross salary is approximately Rs. 75,000 to Rs. 85,000 per month.

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RPSC RAS/RTS 2026 – Rajasthan Administrative & Taxation Service Combined Competitive Exam
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RAS: Grade Pay Rs. 5,400 (6th CPC equiv.); approx. in-hand Rs. 61,000–66,000/month; Gross with allowances Rs. 75,000–85,000/month.
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