Rajasthan Public Service Commission

The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) selects officers, teachers, engineers, police officers and subject specialists for Rajasthan government departments. RPSC recruitment 2026 is currently centred on the Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services Combined Competitive Examination, known as RAS/RTS, which was notified on 27 May 2026 for 607 posts. The Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 6 December 2026.

This guide explains how the Commission works, which exams it runs, the latest RAS 2026 dates and vacancies, eligibility, fee, selection stages, exam pattern, syllabus changes, pay and a preparation plan. Year-specific details are marked so you can tell what may change. Figures are drawn from the 2026 notification and Commission press notes as reported, so confirm them on rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in before acting.

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RPSC Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

About the Rajasthan Public Service Commission

RPSC is a constitutional body. Article 315 of the Constitution provides for a Public Service Commission in every state, and the Governor appoints its members under Article 316. The Commission was established in 1949 and is headquartered in Ajmer.

Under Article 320, its main duties are to conduct competitive examinations for state government posts and to advise the government on recruitment rules, promotions and disciplinary matters. In practice, a Rajasthan government job at the officer level almost always comes through an RPSC advertisement, a written exam and, for many posts, an interview.

RPSC Latest Updates

• RAS 2026 notified: The notification came on 27 May 2026 for 607 posts, and applications ran from 4 June to 3 July 2026.

• Prelims rescheduled: The Preliminary Examination was first listed for 29 November 2026. A press note dated 2 July 2026 moved it to Sunday, 6 December 2026, and set the Mains for 1 and 2 May 2027.

• Syllabus revised: RPSC updated the RAS syllabus in January 2026, the first major revision in over a decade, according to published reports.

• Admit card: The Prelims admit card is expected closer to the exam date on the Commission's website.

RPSC Important Dates

Tentative dates come from the notification schedule and can change. Track the official news and advertisement pages on rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in and your registered email.

RPSC Exam Calendar for the Rest of 2026

RPSC publishes an annual calendar of exam dates. Earlier slots, such as School Lecturer (31 May to 16 June 2026) and Senior Teacher (12 to 18 July 2026), were scheduled before this table. The remaining dates on the calendar are below.

Calendar dates are tentative, and reserved dates can be used for exams that are not yet announced.

Exams Conducted by RPSC

RAS gets the most attention, but the Commission recruits across many departments. The table groups the posts that appeared on recent RPSC calendars.

Each exam has its own advertisement, eligibility and syllabus. The RAS details in this guide do not apply to the other exams.

RAS 2026 Vacancy

The notification lists 607 posts. These are indicative figures and can be revised.

A few of the larger service-wise numbers are below.

Older pages may still show a different vacancy total, so follow the official advertisement.

RPSC RAS Eligibility Criteria

Educational qualification

You need a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the government in consultation with the Commission. No work experience is required.

Age limit

The age limit is 21 to 40 years, counted as on the date given in the advertisement. Upper age relaxation, as reported for Rajasthan candidates, is shown below.

Nationality and attempts

You must be an Indian citizen. Candidates from other states can apply, but they are treated as General category, because reservation benefits are meant for Rajasthan domiciles. There is no fixed limit on attempts as long as you meet the age rule. The advertisement is the final word on every condition, and the detailed RPSC eligibility criteria page explains each one.

Application Fee and How to Apply

The application window for this cycle closed on 3 July 2026. For future RPSC recruitments, the route stays the same:

1. Register or log in through the Rajasthan SSO portal linked from the RPSC website.

2. Open the ongoing recruitment section and select the advertisement.

3. Fill in personal, educational and category details.

4. Upload the scanned documents asked for.

5. Check the form, submit it and pay the fee online.

6. Download and save the confirmation.

Documents and common mistakes

Keep scanned copies of your photograph, signature, graduation certificate, identity proof and, where relevant, category and domicile certificates ready before you open the form. File size and format limits are given in the advertisement. Most avoidable problems are simple: a name that differs between the certificate and the form, a category certificate that is not valid for Rajasthan, or an upload that is unreadable. Check each entry once more before paying, because corrections after submission are allowed only as the Commission notifies.

Selection Process and Exam Pattern

RAS has three stages. Only the Mains and Interview marks decide the final merit.

Candidates equal to 15 times the number of vacancies are admitted to the Mains. The four Mains papers carry 200 marks each: General Studies Paper I, Paper II and Paper III, and a fourth paper that combines General Hindi and General English.

What this means for you

• Treat Prelims as a gate: Its marks do not count, but missing the cut-off ends the attempt. A wrong answer costs one-third of a mark, so skip questions you cannot narrow down.

• There is no optional subject: Every candidate writes the same four papers, so breadth matters more than depth in one area.

• Give language its share: Paper IV carries 200 marks, the same as each General Studies paper, and includes an essay.

• Practise writing early: Mains answers are descriptive and analytical, so timed answer writing needs months, not weeks.

Older pages may still show the earlier pattern or the 29 November date, so follow the official notification.

RPSC RAS Syllabus Summary

The syllabus was revised in January 2026. Here is the outline; the full unit-wise list is on the RPSC syllabus page.

Salary and Career Growth

Pay depends on the service and follows the Rajasthan pay matrix, with allowances added. For RAS, the entry pay is widely reported at Pay Level 12, with a basic of Rs. 56,100. This is not an official in-hand figure, and it varies by posting and allowances. Check the pay level in the advertisement for the service you want. Promotion within RAS can lead to senior administrative posts over a long career.

How to Prepare for RPSC Exams

Start with the official syllabus and the previous papers. Then prepare in this order:

• Rajasthan topics first: History, culture, geography, economy and administration of Rajasthan appear in both stages, so notes made once pay off twice.

• Current affairs daily: Spend 30 to 40 minutes a day and keep monthly notes, including Rajasthan schemes.

• Mains writing from month three: Write two or three timed answers a week and get them reviewed.

• Language paper: Practise Hindi grammar, precis, translation and a 600-word essay regularly.

A simple phased plan

• Months 1 and 2, foundation: Read the syllabus line by line, finish one standard source per subject and make short notes.

• Months 3 and 4, practice: Solve topic-wise questions and previous papers, and start answer writing for Mains.

• Final two months, revision: Take full-length timed tests every week, review every wrong answer and revise your notes twice.

Adjust the timeline to the date you start. Someone beginning close to the Prelims should compress the first phase and move to tests sooner.

For timed practice in the current pattern, you can attempt RPSC online tests on Testkart and use the section-wise analysis to plan your revision.

RPSC Cut-off Reference

No official cut-off exists yet for the 2026 cycle. Cut-offs change every year with difficulty, vacancies and the number of applicants. Treat last year's figures as a benchmark only, and aim for a clear margin above them rather than a bare pass.

RPSC recruitment rewards early, steady preparation and a clear reading of each stage. Use the official site for notices, and keep your practice tied to the revised syllabus.