RPSC RAS 2026 — Complete Guide: Syllabus, Eligibility, Salary & Cut-off
Last Updated: 23 August 2026 · By SarkariPaper Editorial
RPSC RAS 2026 Overview
RPSC RAS (Rajasthan Administrative Services) is Rajasthan's premier state civil services examination recruiting RAS (Administrative Service) and RTS (Taxation Service) officers.
RAS 2026 has approximately 733 vacancies. Selection includes Prelims (GS), Mains (4 papers), and Interview. RAS officers serve as SDM, Tehsildar, and in various state departments.
RAS officers start at Pay Level 10 with in-hand salary of ₹55,000–₹75,000/month. Promotion to IAS is possible through state cadre promotion.
RPSC RAS 2026 Important Dates
| Notification Release | 1 June 2026 |
| Application Opens | 1 June 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 25 September 2026 |
| Tier 1 Exam Date | 30 October 2026 |
| Official Website | https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in |
RPSC RAS Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
Bachelor's Degree from recognized university
Age Limit
21–40 years (as on 1st January 2026)
OBC: +5 years, SC/ST: +5 years, Female: +5 years
Nationality
Indian Citizen
RPSC RAS Selection Process
Prelims — General Knowledge & General Science (200 marks)
Mains — 4 descriptive papers
Interview — Personality Test
RPSC RAS Exam Pattern 2026
Prelims
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 100 | 200 |
| CSAT (qualifying) | 80 | 200 |
| Total | 180 | 400 |
Mains
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies Papers | 4 | 900 |
| Total | 4 | 900 |
RPSC RAS Syllabus 2026
Full Syllabus →General Intelligence / Reasoning
General Awareness
Quantitative Aptitude
English Language
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RPSC RAS Posts — Which is Best?
RPSC RAS offers 1+ posts across different departments. Here's a comparison to help you decide your target post before filling the form.
| Post | Salary | Promotion |
|---|---|---|
Administrative Services As per notification TOP PICK | ₹25,000 – ₹60,000 | medium |
RPSC RAS Salary Structure
Salary varies based on post, city tier (X/Y/Z) for HRA, and DA rate. Figures above are indicative for 2026 DA rates.
RPSC RAS Cut-off Marks
All Cut-offs →RPSC RAS 2025 Tier 1 Cut-off
Cut-offs vary by post. Detailed post-wise cut-offs (2015–2026) available withSarkariPaper Premium →
RPSC RAS Preparation Strategy
Phase 1: Foundation (Month 1–2)
- ›Study the official syllabus and notification carefully
- ›Solve previous year question papers topic-wise
- ›Read daily current affairs for GK section
- ›Build strong basics in Maths, Reasoning & English
Phase 2: Mock Tests (Month 3)
- ›Attempt full-length mocks under exam time limit
- ›Analyse weak areas from mock test results
- ›Revise formula sheets and short notes weekly
- ›Focus on speed, accuracy and time management