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Rajasthan Combined Competitive Examination RAS RTS 2026
RPSC
Job Description
Exam Name: Combined Competitive Examination (RAS/RTS)
Conducting Body: Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC)
Structure: Two successive stages –
Preliminary Examination (Objective, 200 marks, screening test only)
Main Examination (Descriptive/Analytical – 4 papers of 200 marks each) + Personality/Viva Voce (100 marks)
Final Merit: Based on Main Exam written marks + Viva Voce marks (Prelim marks not counted for final order).
Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Overall Structure (Two Stages)
| Stage | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Examination | Objective (OMR based) | Screening test only |
| Main Examination | Descriptive / Analytical | Merit determination |
| Personality & Viva Voce | Interview | Final selection (100 marks) |
1. Preliminary Examination
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Number of Papers | 1 |
| Subject | General Knowledge & General Science |
| Maximum Marks | 200 |
| Time Duration | 3 Hours |
| Question Type | Objective (Multiple Choice) |
| Standard | Bachelor's Degree Level |
| Purpose | Screening only (Prelims marks not counted in final merit) |
Preliminary Exam – Answer Sheet Instructions (OMR)
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Options per question | 5 options (marked 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) |
| Pen to use | Blue Ball Point Pen only |
| For unattempted question | Darken circle '5' |
| If no circle darkened | 1/3 mark deducted per question |
| Extra time | 10 minutes after scheduled time to verify all circles darkened |
| Disqualification | If more than 10% questions have no circle darkened |
⚠️ Negative marking applies for omitting to fill any circle.
2. Main Examination
Qualifying for Main Exam
Number of candidates admitted: 15 times the total approximate number of vacancies.
Candidates securing same marks at the cutoff range are also admitted.
Relaxed standard may apply for reserved categories if sufficient candidates not available at general standard.
Minimum Qualifying Marks (to appear for Viva Voce)
| Category | Minimum Marks Required |
|---|---|
| General / Others | 10% in each paper + 15% aggregate of all papers |
| SC / ST | Relaxation of 5% in the above minimum marks |
| Ex-Servicemen & PwD | Relaxation as per Rajasthan Civil Services (Absorption of Ex-servicemen) Rules, 1988 & Rajasthan Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2018 |
Main Exam Papers (All are Descriptive/Analytical)
| Paper | Subject | Maximum Marks | Time | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies - I | 200 | 3 hours | Bachelor's Degree level |
| Paper II | General Studies - II | 200 | 3 hours | Bachelor's Degree level |
| Paper III | General Studies - III | 200 | 3 hours | Bachelor's Degree level |
| Paper IV | General Hindi & General English | 200 | 3 hours | Sr. Secondary level |
Question types: Brief, medium, long answer, and descriptive type questions.
3. Personality & Viva Voce Examination
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Maximum Marks | 100 |
| Who is called | Candidates who obtain minimum qualifying marks in Main written exam |
| Evaluation criteria | Character, personality, address, physique, knowledge of Rajasthan culture |
| Special preference (Rajasthan Police Service) | Candidates with 'C' Certificate of NCC |
Final Merit = Main Exam written marks (4 papers × 200 = 800) + Viva Voce (100) = 900 total
General Instructions for Main Exam
| Instruction | Detail |
|---|---|
| Language of answers | All papers in Hindi OR English (not both in same paper unless specifically allowed) |
| Handwriting | If not easily legible, deduction will be made from total marks |
| Credit given for | Orderly, effective, exact expression with economy of words |
Syllabus (as mentioned in PDF)
| Subject | Syllabus Content |
|---|---|
| Prelims Paper | General Knowledge & General Science (Bachelor's Degree level) |
| Main – General Studies I, II, III | Not detailed in PDF (described as descriptive/analytical at Bachelor's level) |
| Main – General Hindi & General English | Sr. Secondary level standard |
📌 Note: The PDF pages you provided do not contain the detailed topic-wise syllabus (e.g., History, Polity, Economy, Geography, Science & Technology, etc.). Those are typically published in a separate notification or syllabus document.
Summary Table – At a Glance
| Component | Marks | Type | Counted in Merit? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims | 200 | Objective | No (screening only) |
| Main (4 papers) | 800 | Descriptive | Yes |
| Viva Voce | 100 | Interview | Yes |
| Total for Merit | 900 | - | Yes |
Educational Qualification
Preliminary Exam Standard: Bachelor’s Degree level.
Main Exam Standard:
General Hindi & General English: Sr. Secondary level.
Other papers: Bachelor’s degree level (descriptive/analytical).
Candidates must have acquired all educational qualifications by the last date of application (date not specified in provided pages).
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria (Key Provisions from the PDF)
| Category | Eligibility Conditions |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Area candidates | Eligible against non-Scheduled Area posts. For Scheduled Area posts, only Rajasthan’s Scheduled Area residents can apply; others disqualified. |
| Departmental Employees (DC) | Only for post serial nos. 1,3,4,7,8,13,23,26 – employees working in the same department (Ministerial staff). Must mention “DC” in application. |
| Non-Gazetted Employees (NGE) | Employees of Rajasthan Government, Panchayat Samitis, Zila Parishads. Must have completed not less than 5 years of service (officiating/substantive) as of 01 January 2027. |
| Ex-Servicemen | Age relaxation as per Rajasthan Civil Services (Absorption of Ex-servicemen) Rules, 1988. Also eligible for any age relaxation given to other public servants (whichever is beneficial). |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | As per Rajasthan Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2018. Scribe facility available for specified categories (blindness, locomotor disability – both arms, cerebral palsy, etc.) with proper certificates. |
| Widows / Divorced women | Reservation horizontal within women’s category; inter-changeability between widow and divorced women if sufficient candidates not available. |
| Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC/EBC) | Carry forward of vacancies for 3 subsequent recruitment years if eligible candidates not available (as per notifications dated 17.01.2013 and 28.07.2023). |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | If suitable candidates not available, posts filled through general procedure. |
Post-wise Vacancies
Rajasthan State Service Exam192
Rajasthan Subordinate Service415
Total Posts: 607
Application Fee
| Category | Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| General / BC / OBC (Creamy Layer) / Other State Candidates | ₹600/- |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / BC / EWS | ₹400/- |
| SC / ST | ₹400/- |
| Correction Charge (after last date, within 10 days) | ₹500/- |
Payment Modes:
Cash at Rajasthan E Mitra Portal (Kiosk/Center)
Online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking
Age Limit
| Category / Condition | Upper Age Limit / Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General (substantive govt. employee – Rajasthan State) | 45 years |
| General (substantive – Panchayat Samiti/Zila Parishad) | 45 years |
| General (substantive – State PSUs/Corporations) | 40 years |
| Ex-servicemen (State Services) | 10 years relaxation |
| Ex-servicemen (Subordinate Services) | 15 years relaxation |
| Ex-servicemen (where lower post experience is essential) | Max 55 years |
| Reservist / Ex-defence personnel (transferred to reserve) | 50 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 5 years relaxation (additional to any other relaxation) |
| Ex-prisoner (served substantive post before conviction & eligible) | Upper age limit not applicable |
| NCC Cadet Instructors | Relaxation equal to NCC service; if resultant age exceeds max by ≤3 years, deemed within limit |
| Note: Age relaxations at points 1 to 13 are non-cumulative (only one can be claimed). PwD get point 1-13 relaxation plus additional 5 years. |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Begin Date | 04 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 03 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Exam Fee | 03 July 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam Date | As per schedule (to be notified) |
| Admit Card Availability | Before Exam |
| Mains Exam Date | As per schedule (to be notified) |
| Correction Window (within 10 days after last date) | Approx. 04 July – 13 July 2026 (₹500 fee) |
How to Apply
1
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2
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