The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has officially released the notification for the Rajasthan Administrative Services (RAS) recruitment 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 607 vacancies across various state and subordinate services in Rajasthan. Among these, 192 positions are for state services, while 415 are for subordinate services.
Important Dates for RPSC RAS Recruitment 2026
Candidates should note the following key dates:
- Notification release date: May 27, 2026
- Online application start date: June 4, 2026
- Last date to apply: July 3, 2026 (up to midnight)
- Preliminary examination date: To be announced later
The commission has stated that the detailed syllabus for both preliminary and main examinations will be made available separately on the official website rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in.
Vacancy Details
The recruitment drive will fill posts in multiple departments under the Rajasthan government. The services include:
- Rajasthan Administrative Service
- Rajasthan Police Service
- Rajasthan Accounts Service
- Rajasthan Cooperative Service
- Rajasthan Industry Service
- Rajasthan Transport Service
- Rajasthan Women Development Service
- Rajasthan Rural Development Service
- Rajasthan Tourism Service
- Rajasthan Commercial Tax Service
- Rajasthan Labour Welfare Service
- Rajasthan Social Justice and Empowerment Services, among others
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for RAS recruitment 2026, candidates must hold a graduation degree from a recognized university or institution. The age limit is 21 to 40 years as of January 1, 2027. Age relaxation applies to reserved categories as per government norms, including Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, women, ex-servicemen, and persons with disabilities.
Selection Process
The selection process comprises three stages:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Interview
Candidates who qualify in the preliminary examination will be eligible to appear for the mains.
How to Apply Online
Follow these steps to submit your application:
- Visit the official website: rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in
- Navigate to the recruitment section on the homepage
- Click on the RAS Recruitment 2026 notification link
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) via the SSO portal
- Fill in the online application form with accurate details
- Upload required documents and photographs
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit the form and save a copy for future reference
The commission advises candidates to carefully read the detailed notification before applying for the examination.
