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 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.Â
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:
- Ex-Servicemen
- Ex-Prisoners
- For persons serving in Rajasthan state administration in a substantive capacity
The Eligibility Details and Qualifications for the same are given below:
Important:
- The provision of upper age limit relaxation is non-cumulative in nature. Candidates can not claim age relaxation in more than one category.
- 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).
- There can be post-specific physical fitness requirements.
- Candidates must be Indian Citizens.
- Candidates who don’t have a Rajasthan domicile will be treated as a General Category.
| Worried about how to prepare for the RAS Exam?
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RAS Educational Qualification
The candidate must hold a graduate degree (any stream) from:
- University incorporated by an Act of the Central Legislature or
- University incorporated by an Act of the State Legislature or
- Other Educational Institution established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as one under section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 or
- 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:
Ras examination information required
Hi
You can get the desired information in BYJU’S RPSC RAS Exam page.
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.
Can resident of outside-Rajasthan eligible for this? I am from General category.
Yes, an Indian citizen can sit for RPSC RAS exam.
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?
32 is the maximum age limit for candidates from the general category. Check UPSC eligibility criteria for detailed information. For eligibility in other PSC Examinations, check the linked article.
Hello sir.
I am a female candidate (general category) from Uttar pradesh. My age is 41 years. Can I appear in Rajasthan pcs.
Regards.
Hi
Yes, for females (UR), there is an age exception of 5 years. Hence, you can sit for the RAS Exam.
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
Hi,
For RAS 2022, the candidate must be a minimum of 21 as of 1st January 2022.
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
Hi,
You can only fill the RAS application if you are 21 by 1st January of the Examination Recruitment Year.
I will complete my graduation in 2022, can I apply for Ras 2021
Hi,
Final year students can apply for the RAS Exam as they would need to submit the final result before RAS Mains. RAS Notification would include all the information.