RPSC RAS Eligibility Criteria 2026: Age Limit, Qualification and Relaxation

Before you plan a single study hour, you need to know whether you qualify. RPSC RAS eligibility is simple on paper: a graduate degree, an age between 21 and 40 years, and Indian citizenship. The details are where candidates get confused, such as how age relaxation applies, whether final-year students can apply, and what happens to candidates from other states. This guide answers each of these questions for the Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services Combined Competitive Examination (RAS/RTS) 2026.

The 2026 cycle was notified on 27 May 2026 for 607 posts, and the application window ran from 4 June to 3 July 2026. Eligibility is always judged against the advertisement of the cycle, so use this page to understand the rules and the official RPSC website to confirm them. Points marked as reported come from secondary sources and should be checked against the advertisement.

RPSC RAS Eligibility 2026

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. There is no stream restriction, so graduates in arts, science, commerce, engineering, law, medicine or any other field can apply. No work experience is required.

Points that often raise questions

• Any stream is accepted: The degree does not need to be in a particular subject. Your choice of stream does not change your eligibility.

• Distance and open-university degrees: These are reported to be acceptable when the university is recognised by the UGC. Keep the recognition details handy and check the advertisement.

• Final-year students: Secondary sources report that candidates awaiting their final result may apply but must complete graduation before the Main Examination. Read the advertisement closely for the exact condition and the date by which proof is required.

• Equivalent qualifications: A degree from a foreign or non-standard institution needs government recognition as equivalent. If yours falls in this group, contact the Commission before applying.

• Percentage of marks: No minimum percentage in graduation is mentioned for this exam. Passing the degree is the requirement.

Age Limit

The age limit is 21 to 40 years, counted as on the date given in the advertisement. Because the counting date is fixed by the Commission each cycle, do not assume it is 1 January or any other date. Look at the advertisement and calculate your age on exactly that date.

How to check your age

1. Find the reference date in the advertisement.

2. Count completed years from your date of birth, as written in your matriculation or secondary school certificate, to that date.

3. Compare with the limits: You should be at least 21 and not above the upper limit that applies to your category.

4. Add relaxation only if your category and domicile qualify, and keep the certificate ready.

Age Relaxation for Different Categories

Upper age relaxation, as reported for Rajasthan candidates, is shown below. The relaxation is added to the upper limit of 40 years.

The last row comes from a secondary source and may depend on service conditions, so confirm it in the advertisement before relying on it. The resulting limits above are simple additions of the reported relaxation to the 40-year base.

Rules for using relaxation

• Relaxation is for Rajasthan candidates. Reservation and its related benefits are meant for Rajasthan domiciles, as discussed in the next section.

• The certificate must be valid. A caste or category certificate that is not valid for Rajasthan, or has expired, can lead to the application being rejected.

• Relaxations are not combined without a rule. If you fall in more than one group, the advertisement tells you which benefit applies. Do not add them yourself.

Nationality and Domicile

You must be an Indian citizen. Candidates from other states can apply for RAS, but they are treated as General category, because reservation benefits are meant for Rajasthan domiciles. This also affects the application fee and the age relaxation they can claim.

If you are a Rajasthan resident whose certificate was issued in another state, or the other way round, read the advertisement on domicile proof and speak to the Commission before you apply.

Number of Attempts

There is no fixed limit on attempts as long as you meet the age rule. You can appear again in later cycles until you cross the upper age limit that applies to you. That makes the age limit, not the number of attempts, the real boundary of your RAS journey, so plan your preparation with the age ceiling in view.

Physical and Medical Standards

The RAS exam does not include a separate physical efficiency test, as reported. Selected candidates, however, must pass a medical examination confirming fitness for government service under the Rajasthan government rules. Some services, such as police and jail services, may carry additional conditions, and these are given in the advertisement and the service rules. Do not assume that they do not apply to the service you want.

Application Fee

The fee is not an eligibility condition, but it is part of a valid application, so keep it in mind. The table shows the fee reported for the 2026 cycle.

The application window for this cycle closed on 3 July 2026. For a future RAS recruitment, expect the same route: log in through the Rajasthan SSO portal, select the advertisement, fill in your details, upload documents, pay the fee and save the confirmation.

Documents to Keep Ready

• Photograph and signature: Scanned in the size and format the advertisement asks for.

• Graduation proof: The degree or the latest marksheet, depending on what the advertisement accepts.

• Date of birth proof: Usually the secondary school certificate.

• Identity proof: A valid government identity document.

• Category and domicile certificates: Valid for Rajasthan, wherever you claim a benefit.

Common Mistakes in Eligibility

• Using the wrong age date: Calculating age on 1 January or the date of the exam instead of the date in the advertisement.

• Claiming relaxation without domicile: Candidates from other states are treated as General, so a category benefit may not apply.

• Names that differ across documents: A name or spelling that differs between the certificate and the form can create trouble at document verification.

• Expired category certificates: A certificate that has lapsed or is not valid for Rajasthan can lead to rejection.

• Assuming old rules still apply: Old pages may show different age limits or vacancy totals. Always follow the current advertisement.

After Eligibility: What Comes Next

Once you are sure that you qualify, the next step is to understand how the exam is conducted. Read the RPSC RAS exam pattern 2026 to see the stages and marks, then go through the RPSC RAS syllabus to plan your preparation. The RPSC exam overview carries the dates and vacancy details for this cycle.

Eligible candidates benefit most from steady practice on the exam format. Testkart offers online tests so you can check your accuracy and speed early and see which topics need more attention.

RPSC RAS eligibility comes down to three checks: a recognised bachelor's degree, an age within the limit that applies to your category on the advertised date, and valid documents for any benefit you claim. Check these against the advertisement, keep your certificates ready, and track updates on the official RPSC website.