RPSC RAS 2026 — Rajasthan Public Service Commission
RAS (Rajasthan Administrative Service) Exam, conducted by RPSC, recruits for RAS, RPS (Rajasthan Police Service), and other allied Group A/B state civil service posts. Group C/D recruitment (including Rajasthan Police Constable) is handled separately by the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB — also known as RSMSSB).
RPSC (RAS) Vacancy, Eligibility, and Apply Link
Use this section for recruitment information and the official application portal. Practice resources are kept separately below, so users can quickly choose whether they want to apply or prepare.
Opening Timeline
| RAS Notification | Released periodically — check rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in for the current cycle |
| Prelims Exam | As per RPSC schedule |
| Mains Exam | Post Prelims result |
Eligibility Criteria
Exam Pattern
| Prelims | Single objective paper, 150 questions, 200 marks, Hindi & English — screening only, negative marking 1/3 per wrong answer |
| Mains | 4 descriptive papers, 200 marks each — GS-1 to GS-3 plus General Hindi & English. No optional subject |
| Interview | 100 marks — final merit is Mains + Interview |
Syllabus
General Studies
- History of India & Rajasthan
- Geography of India & Rajasthan
- Indian Polity & Governance
- Indian & Rajasthan Economy
- Current Affairs
- Rajasthani Culture, Art & Heritage
Frequently Asked Questions — RPSC (RAS)
What is RAS?+
RAS (Rajasthan Administrative Service) Exam is Rajasthan's flagship civil services exam, conducted by RPSC through Prelims, Mains, and Interview stages, recruiting for RAS, RPS (Rajasthan Police Service), and other Group A/B administrative posts. Unlike UPSC, RAS Mains has no optional subject.
Who recruits for Rajasthan Police Constable and other Group C/D posts?+
The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB, also referred to as RSMSSB) handles Group C/D recruitment including Rajasthan Police Constable, separately from RPSC's civil services exam.