RPSC RAS Eligibility - Age Limit, Educational Qualification, Number Of Attempts

The Eligibility Criteria for RPSC RAS exam comprises age limit, nationality, and educational qualification.

RPSC stands for the Rajasthan Public Service Commission.

The RPSC is a constitutional body that conducts recruitment exams and advises the state government on recruitment, transfers, disciplinary actions etc.

RPSC conducts several recruitment exams for filling Group A, B and C vacancies in the state of Rajasthan.

The Eligibility Criteria for the exams are given in the RPSC notification for the particular exam on its official website – https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in

Please note before applying for RPSC RAS 2021:

RAS Eligibility 2021

RAS Exam Eligibility

The RPSC conducts the Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services Combined Competitive Exam to fill Group A and Group B vacancies.

The above exam is also referred to as RAS/RTS exam.

RAS stands for the Rajasthan Administrative Service while RTS is Rajasthan Taxation Service.

Hence, the following eligibility details are the same for about 20 state services and 15 subordinate services, recruitment for which is done through the RAS/RTS exam.

The detailed eligibility for RAS Exam 2021 is given in the official RPSC notification. The RAS notification 2021-22 notification is out. 

RPSC Notification 2021:- Download PDF Here

Candidates can also compare the UPSC Eligibility Criteria with that of the RAS Exam.

RAS Age Limit

For RAS Exam 2021, the age limit is:

  • Minimum Age – 21 years (as on 01/01/2022)
  • Maximum Age – 40 years (as on 01/01/2022)

For non-gazetted employees, the age limit is:

  • Minimum Age – 25 years (as on 01/01/2022)
  • Maximum Age – 45 years (as on 01/01/2022)

The Maximum age limit means the candidate must not have attained that age on the prescribed date.

As per the RPSC recruitment rules, there are provisions of age relaxation for different categories.

Age Limit Relaxation

Category Relaxation in Upper Age Limit
SC/ST/OBC Male Candidates/EWS Males (Rajasthan) 5 years
SC/ST/OBC Female Candidates/EWS Females (Rajasthan) 10 years
Female Candidates (General Category) 5 years
Widow Candidates/Divorced Women No Upper Age Limit
Person With Disability – General Category 10 years
Person With Disability – OBC 13 years
Person With Disability – SC/ST 15 years

The RAS Eligibility Criteria also include relaxation in upper age limit for:

  1. Ex-Servicemen
  2. Ex-Prisoners
  3. For persons serving in Rajasthan state administration in a substantive capacity

The Eligibility Details and Qualifications for the same are given below:
RAS Eligibility (1)

RAS Eligibility (2)

Important:

  1. The provision of upper age limit relaxation is non-cumulative in nature. Candidates can not claim age relaxation in more than one category.
  2. There is no mention of a restriction on the number of attempts for RAS Exam in the eligibility details. Candidates should meet the age criteria and post specific eligibility (if any).
  3. There can be post-specific physical fitness requirements.
  4. Candidates must be Indian Citizens.
  5. Candidates who don’t have a Rajasthan domicile will be treated as a General Category.
Worried about how to prepare for the RAS Exam?

It is not very difficult to prepare for the  RAS Examination given you have the right strategy to prepare for the Rajasthan Administrative Services exam. The examination pattern is inclined towards the UPSC exam pattern and various topics included in the RAS exam syllabus are also broadly covered in the IAS exam. The right books, notes, and preparation tips are mentioned at the RAS preparation post. Candidates can check the post and learn how to prepare for the examination and increase the chances to crack it in the first attempt.

Check the RAS Preparation right now and start preparing!

RAS Educational Qualification

The candidate must hold a graduate degree (any stream) from:

  1. University incorporated by an Act of the Central Legislature or
  2. University incorporated by an Act of the State Legislature or
  3. Other Educational Institution established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as one under section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 or
  4. Possess an equivalent qualification recognised by the Government in consultation with the RPSC

Candidates who are in their final year of graduation can also apply for the RAS Pre Exam, but they need to submit proof of passing before the Mains stage.

Eligible candidates can refer to the articles below for more information on the RAS Exam:

  1. RAS Exam Pattern
  2. RAS Syllabus
  3. RPSC Question Papers for RAS Exam
  4. RAS Admit Card
  5. RAS Notification

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  1. Ras examination information required

  2. Jai hind sir,
    my self gajendra singh ,working in INDIAN NAVY as chief petty officer. i am retiring from my job on 01 Jan 21 as a age in 38 years. I am general category candidate.
    how many year i am having for RPSE.

    Regards,
    gajendra singh
    CPO
    INDIAN NAVY

    • Hi
      According to Rajasthan Civil Services (Absorption of Ex-Servicemen) Rules 1988, an ex-serviceman should not have attained the age of 50 on 1st January (of the exam year.) However, the person needs to have a domicile as Rajasthan.

  3. Can resident of outside-Rajasthan eligible for this? I am from General category.

  4. MY AGE IS 35 YEARS 10 MONTHS NOW ,AM I ABLE TO APPEAR IN UPSC EXAM.
    WHAT ARE THE OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE EXAM I CAN APPEAR IN?

  5. Hello sir.
    I am a female candidate (general category) from Uttar pradesh. My age is 41 years. Can I appear in Rajasthan pcs.
    Regards.

  6. sir plzz help me that ras 2022 k liye age count kese hoga means 1 jan 2022 tak 21 year ka hona chahhiye ya 1 jan 2022 k baad april tak 21 ho to kya hum bhr skte h

  7. A 20 year boy in final year if give ras pre exam and at the time of mains he is 21 and completed his gradguation than he will be capable to give mains and interview or not

  8. I will complete my graduation in 2022, can I apply for Ras 2021