RAS 2026 — Rajasthan Administrative Service Syllabus, Pattern & Exam Dates
RAS — the Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services Combined Competitive Examination — is Rajasthan's flagship administrative recruitment, conducted by RPSC. The Mains syllabus was significantly revised as of a 09-01-2026 official notification — this guide reflects that current pattern, not older cached versions still circulating online.
- Exam: RAS (Rajasthan State & Subordinate Services Combined Competitive Exam)
- Conducted by: RPSC
- Structure: Prelims (qualifying only) → Mains (4 papers × 200 marks = 800) → Interview (~100 marks)
- Mains syllabus officially revised 09-01-2026 — new topics include AI in ethics, CRISPR/mRNA, BNS/BNSS in place of IPC/CrPC
- 2026 cycle (confirmed on RPSC's own site): 607 vacancies, Prelims 6 Dec 2026, Mains 1-2 May 2027
- परीक्षा: RAS (राजस्थान राज्य एवं अधीनस्थ सेवा संयुक्त प्रतियोगी परीक्षा)
- आयोजक: RPSC
- संरचना: प्रारंभिक (केवल क्वालिफाइंग) → मुख्य (4 पेपर × 200 अंक = 800) → इंटरव्यू (~100 अंक)
- मुख्य परीक्षा सिलेबस 09-01-2026 को संशोधित — नए विषय: AI नैतिकता, CRISPR/mRNA, BNS/BNSS
- 2026 चक्र (RPSC वेबसाइट से पुष्ट): 607 रिक्तियाँ, प्रारंभिक 6 दिसंबर 2026, मुख्य 1-2 मई 2027
The current 4-paper Mains structure (GS-I/II/III + Language & Essay) replaced the older pattern. Older "RAS book lists" and syllabus summaries circulating online may be outdated, especially for Paper II (Law) and Paper III (Ethics/Science-Tech) — always cross-check against the syllabus dated 09-01-2026.
Overview
| Exam | RAS (Rajasthan State & Subordinate Services Combined Competitive Exam) |
| Conducted by | RPSC, Ajmer |
| Prelims | Objective, 150 Q, 200 marks, 3 hrs — qualifying only, not counted in final merit |
| Mains (confirmed official) | 4 papers × 200 marks × 3 hrs = 800 marks total |
| Interview | ~100 marks (secondary-sourced) |
| 2026 dates (confirmed on RPSC site) | Prelims 6 Dec 2026 · Mains 1–2 May 2027 |
Eligibility
- *Graduation (Bachelor's) from a recognized university — consistent across sources but not independently confirmed on an official notification PDF.
- *Age 21–40 years for the 2026 cycle (as on 1 Jan 2027), with standard category/female relaxations up to 45-50 years.
- Open to Indian citizens regardless of state; Rajasthan domicile is not mandatory to apply, but is needed to claim reservation/age-relaxation benefits.
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
- Prelims: single GS paper, 150 objective questions, 200 marks, 3 hours — qualifying only, used to shortlist ~15× vacancies into Mains (this multiplier is confirmed in the official Mains scheme document).
- Mains — 4 compulsory descriptive papers, each 200 marks / 3 hours (confirmed, read directly from RPSC's official Mains Scheme & Syllabus PDF dated 09-01-2026):
- Paper I — General Studies-I: History (Rajasthan/India/World), Economics (India/World/Rajasthan), Sociology/Management/Accounting & Auditing
- Paper II — General Studies-II: Administrative Ethics, General Science & Technology, Earth Science (World/India/Rajasthan geography & geology)
- Paper III — General Studies-III: Indian Polity/Governance/International Affairs/Current Affairs, Public Administration, Behavior & Law (specific sections of RTI Act 2005, IT Act 2000, POSH 2013, POCSO 2012, BNS 2023, BNSS 2023)
- Paper IV — General Hindi & English + a 600-word Essay (40 marks)
- Interview: *~100 marks, secondary-sourced only.
- *Prelims negative marking (commonly cited as 1/3 per wrong answer, plus disqualification for leaving >10% blank) is secondary-sourced, not confirmed on an official document.
Syllabus
The full official Mains syllabus (dated 09-01-2026) is detailed above under Pattern. The Prelims syllabus is reported (secondary sources, not independently confirmed) to cover: Rajasthan & Indian history/art/culture/heritage, World/India/Rajasthan geography, Indian & Rajasthan polity-governance, Indian & Rajasthan economy, Science & Technology, Reasoning & Mental Ability, and Current Affairs.
Pay Scale
*Figures conflict across sources (Pay Level 10 vs 12 both cited for the entry SDM-equivalent post) — do not publish a specific rupee figure without checking the official Rajasthan pay matrix. Typical entry postings: Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Deputy Collector, Additional District Magistrate.
Recommended Reference Books
*Given the syllabus was substantially revised in Jan 2026, most pre-2026 "RAS book list" content circulating online is likely stale for Paper II (Law) and Paper III (Ethics/Science-Tech) — recommend sourcing a fresh list closer to publication rather than reusing old recommendations.
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What is the RAS exam structure?
Three stages: Prelims (qualifying, not counted in merit), Mains (4 papers × 200 marks = 800), and a Personality Test/Interview.
When is RAS 2026 Prelims and Mains?
Confirmed on RPSC's own site: Prelims on 6 December 2026, Mains on 1–2 May 2027.
Has the RAS syllabus changed recently?
Yes — RPSC issued a revised Mains Scheme & Syllabus dated 09 January 2026, restructuring the papers into GS-I/II/III plus a Language & Essay paper, with several updated topics (AI ethics, biotech, new criminal law codes).
How many vacancies for RAS 2026?
607 posts (RAS plus allied State/Subordinate Services combined) per multiple corroborating 2026-cycle reports.
RAS परीक्षा की संरचना क्या है?
तीन चरण: प्रारंभिक (क्वालिफाइंग, मेरिट में नहीं जुड़ता), मुख्य (4 पेपर × 200 अंक = 800), और व्यक्तित्व परीक्षण/इंटरव्यू।
RAS 2026 प्रारंभिक व मुख्य कब हैं?
RPSC की वेबसाइट से पुष्ट: प्रारंभिक 6 दिसंबर 2026, मुख्य 1-2 मई 2027।
क्या RAS सिलेबस हाल ही में बदला है?
हाँ — RPSC ने 09 जनवरी 2026 को संशोधित मुख्य परीक्षा योजना जारी की, जिसमें पेपर GS-I/II/III + भाषा व निबंध में पुनर्गठित हैं, कई नए विषयों (AI नैतिकता, बायोटेक, नई आपराधिक संहिताएँ) के साथ।
Sources
RPSC official site · RPSC official Mains Scheme & Syllabus PDF (09-01-2026)
Mains structure/syllabus and the 2026 exam dates are confirmed directly from RPSC's own site/PDF — high confidence. Prelims details, interview marks, eligibility age/domicile specifics, and salary figures are secondary-sourced and should be verified before publishing.
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