The RPSC Recruitment Exam is conducted by the Rajasthan Public Service Commission for recruiting candidates to various state government posts under the Rajasthan Administrative Services (RAS), Rajasthan Police Services (RPS), Rajasthan Taxation Service (RTS), Rajasthan Accounts Service, Rajasthan State Insurance Service, and many such departments. Candidates are also recruited for various subordinate posts under the Rajasthan state government through this exam. Catch up on RPSC Latest News here.
The RPSC Recruitment 2022 process is currently underway. The official notification for the RPSC Recruitment Exam 2023 is expected to be released on the official website immediately after the completion of the recruitment process for RPSC 2022. Candidates interested in applying for the various RPSC posts must be well informed about the eligibility criteria prescribed for the exam, the exam dates, the exam pattern, the syllabus, and various other aspects of the exam. Candidates can download RPSC Previous Year Paper
What is RPSC Recruitment 2023?
RPSC RAS Recruitment stands for Rajasthan Public Service Commission Rajasthan Administrative Service. The exam is conducted by the RPSC for various Rajasthan state-government posts under Rajasthan Administrative Service.
The exam consists of two levels: The preliminary examination and the main examination. Candidates must clear both the levels to be eligible for the interview and subsequently for the final selection.
As the official notification for the RPSC Recruitment Exam has not been released yet, candidates can refer to the previous year’s examination schedule to plan their preparation. The table below illustrates the tentative exam dates for the RPSC RAS 2023 exam.
| Events | Exam Date (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Release of Notification | April 2023 |
| Application Start Date | 2nd week of April 2023 |
| Application End Date | 4th week of May 2023 |
| Correction in Application Start Date | 2nd week of June 2023 |
| Correction in Application End Date | 4th week of June 2023 |
| Release of Preliminary Exam Admit Card | 4th week of July 2023 |
| Preliminary Exam Date | 1st week of August 2023 |
| Release of Answer | To be notified |
| Release of Preliminary Exam Result | 4th week of October 2023 |
| Release of Main Exam Admit Card | To be notified |
| Main Exam Date | 4th week of December 2023 |
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The table below provides the previous year’s exam dates of RPSC recruitment for different posts:
| Posts (Exam Name) | Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor Screening Test 2021 (Broad Speciality and Super Speciality) (Medical Education Department) | May 5, 2022. and May 6, 2022 |
| Assistant Agriculture Officer Screening Test, 2021 (TSP & Non-TSP) (Agriculture Department) | May 28, 2022 |
| Chemist Screening Test, 2021 (Ayurveda & Indian Medicine Department) | May 29, 2022 |
| Assistant Director Screening Test, 2021 [Home (Group-I) Dept.] | June 10, 2022 - June 12, 2022 |
| Senior Scientific Officer Screening Test, 2021 [Home (Group-I) Dept.] | June 10, 2022 - June 12, 2022 |
| Assistant Statistical Officer Exam, 2021 (TSP & Non-TSP) (Economics and Statistics Department) | July 8, 2022 |
| Ground Water Department Screening Test 2022 (Junior Geophysicist, Junior Hydrogeologist, Technical Assistant– Chemistry & Technical Assistant– Hydrogeology) | August 1, 2022, and August 2, 2022 |
| Agriculture Research Officer & Assistant Agriculture Research officer screening test 2022 (Agriculture Dept.) | August 27, 2022, to August 30, 2022 |
| School Lecturer Exam 2022 (Secondary Education Department | 2nd week of October 2022 - 4th week of October 2022 |
| School Lecturer (Sanskrit Edu.) Exam-2022 (Sanskrit Education Dept.) | November 13, 2022 - November 15, 2022 |
| Sr. Teacher Gr.- Ii Comp. Exam 2022 (Secondary Education Dept.) | December 17, 2022 - December 24, 2022 |
| Sr. Teacher Gr.- Ii Comp. Exam 2022 (Sanskrit Education Dept.) | 2nd week of January 2023 |
The important details pertaining to the RPSC Recruitment exam 2023 are mentioned in the table below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | RPSC Recruitment Exam, RPSC RAS Exam |
| Conducting Body | Rajasthan Public Service Commission |
| Exam Level | State |
| Exam Frequency | Annual |
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| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fees |
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| Mode of Examination | Offline |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours |
| Language | English and Hindi |
| Purpose of Exam | For recruitment to various Rajasthan state government posts and sub-ordinate posts |
| Official Website | https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in/ |
The official notification of the RPSC Recruitment Exam 2023 is expected to be released on the official website by the middle of 2023. The RPSC Exam notification provides all the necessary details about the application process and the examination process.
The notification is the document that includes all the necessary exam information like eligibility criteria, exam dates, exam pattern, syllabus along with guidelines for the exam day.
As the official notification for the RPSC Recruitment exam 2023 has not been released yet, the number of vacancies available for each post is not known yet. However, it is expected to be around 988. The tables below provide an estimate of the number of vacancies that can be expected for different posts in 2023:
| Post Name | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Rajasthan Administrative Service | 76 |
| Rajasthan Police Service | 77 |
| Rajasthan Accountant Service | 32 |
| Rajasthan Industrial Service | 04 |
| Rajasthan Tourism Service | 04 |
| Rajasthan Transport Services | 07 |
| Rajasthan Excise (Preventive Force) Agriculture Service | 37 |
| Rajasthan Commercial Tax Services | 38 |
| Rajasthan Jail Services | 09 |
| Rajasthan Planning Services | 07 |
| Rajasthan Integrated Child Development | 08 |
| Rajasthan Fertilizer and Civil Supplies | 06 |
| Rajasthan Rural Development Services | 21 |
| Rajasthan Labour Welfare Services | 01 |
| Rajasthan State Insurance Service | 03 |
| Rajasthan Cooperative Services | 33 |
| Post Name | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Rajasthan Cooperative Subordinate Service | 148 |
| Rajasthan Tehsildar Service | 111 |
| Rajasthan Excise Subordinate Services | 32 |
| Rajasthan Planning Subordinate Services | 02 |
| Rajasthan Industry Subordinate Services | 03 |
| Rajasthan Fertilizer and Civil Supplies Subordinate Services | 126 |
| Rajasthan Integrated Child Development Subordinate Service | 36 |
| Rajasthan Judicial and Jurisdiction Service | 19 |
| Rajasthan Labour Welfare Subordinate Services | 80 |
| Rajasthan Agricultural Subordinate Services | 68 |
Candidates interested in attempting the RPSC RAS 2023 exam must have a clear understanding of the exam pattern for effective exam preparation. The RPSC RAS exam consists of two levels namely the Preliminary examination and the Main examination. It is mandatory to clear both levels to qualify for the next round of recruitment. The table below illustrates the exam pattern of the RPSC RAS exam in greater detail.
| Exam | Preliminary | Main |
|---|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Offline | Offline |
| Number of Papers | 2 | 4 |
| Maximum Marks | 200 marks (each paper) | 200 marks (each paper) |
| Duration of Examination | 3 hours (each paper) | 3 hours (each paper) |
| Type of Questions | Multiple-choice | Descriptive |
| Language | English, Hindi | English, Hindi |
Candidates can check RPSC Exam Paper Analysis here.
| Section | Number of Questions | Marks for each Question | Word Limit | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section A | 25 | 2 | 15 | 50 |
| Section B | 16 | 5 | 50 | 80 |
| Section C | 7 | 10 | 100 | 70 |
| Section | Number of Questions | Marks for each Question | Word Limit | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section A | 20 | 2 | 15 | 40 |
| Section B | 14 | 5 | 50 | 70 |
| Section C | 9 | 10 | 100 | 90 |
| Section | Number of Questions | Marks for each Question | Word Limit | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section A | 25 | 2 | 15 | 50 |
| Section B | 16 | 5 | 50 | 80 |
| Section C | 7 | 10 | 100 | 70 |
| Section | Number of Questions | Marks for each Question | Word Limit | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section A | 35 | 2 | 15 | 70 |
| Section B | 16 | 5 | 50 | 80 |
| Section C | 5 | 10 | 100 | 50 |
While preparing for any of the RPSC Recruitment exams, candidates must be very clear about the syllabus for the RPSC exam. This will enable them to devise an effective preparation strategy and help them to work towards achieving their desired score. Based on the previous year’s syllabus, the syllabus of the RPSC RAS preliminary exam is expected to be as follows:
| Section | Topics |
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| Rajasthan-Specific Questions |
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| General Questions |
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Based on the previous year’s syllabus, the syllabus of the RPSC RAS Mains exam is expected to be as follows:
| Paper | Section | Topics |
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| Paper 1 | General Studies I |
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| Paper 2 | General Studies II |
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| Paper 3 | General Studies III |
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| Paper 4 | General Hindi and General English |
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It is very important that the candidates refer to the appropriate books containing all the topics mentioned in the syllabus of the RPSC RAS exam. Mentioned in the table below are some of the recommended books for the exam:
| Name of the Book | Author of the Book/Publisher |
|---|---|
| Contemporary Rajasthan | L.R Bhalla and Kuldeep Bhalla |
| Rajasthan Aajtak | Dr. Dinesh and Pushpa Sharma |
| A Brief History of Modern India | Spectrum Publication |
| Maps of Rajasthan (Rajasthan Manchitravali) | Mumal |
| Economy of Rajasthan | Laxminarayan Nathuramka |
| Indian Economy | Ramesh Singh |
| Indian Polity | Laxmikant |
| Mumal Current Affairs - Rajasthan | - |
| Sociology, Management, Accounting, and Auditing | Devi Kishan Rathi |
The RPSC Recruitment exam is conducted to recruit candidates to various state government posts. Candidates aspiring for these posts must prepare smartly and must follow the study notes which are relevant to the exam topics.
The exam study notes include all the topics mentioned in the syllabus and also contain a variety of practice questions. It is advisable to prepare for the exam using the study notes as they are prepared from the exam point of view. Candidates can refer to some of the study notes at the below-mentioned links.
As the official notification of the RPSC Recruitment Exam 2023 has not been released, the eligibility criteria for the exam are not confirmed. However, the eligibility criteria for the exam are expected to be similar to the previous year. As per the previous year’s eligibility criteria, candidates must fulfill the following aspects:
Candidates aspiring for the RPSC posts must have the following educational qualifications:
There is a prescribed age limit for a candidate to be eligible to apply for the RPSC posts. The minimum age limit for candidates to be eligible for the RPSC posts is 21 years and the maximum age limit is 40 years. However, RPSC provides age relaxation to certain categories. The RPSC category-wise age relaxation details are mentioned in the table below:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/OBC (Rajasthan Domicile) | 5 years |
| SC/ST/OBC (Rajasthan Domicile) Female | 10 years |
| PwD (General) | 10 years |
| PwD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
The candidate must have Indian citizenship.
Candidates must check the eligibility criteria for the RPSC exam before filling out the application form. Candidates are required to fill out the online application form to appear for the exam.
Candidates are required to apply online for the RPSC RAS 2023 by following the below-mentioned steps:
Step 1: Visit the RPSC official website using the URL https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in/.
Step 2: Look for the exam name for the relevant post under the ‘Recruitment Portal.
Step 3: Register on the portal by providing a valid email address and phone number.
Step 4: After registration, fill in all the necessary fields with valid and correct information.
Step 5: Upload a scanned copy of the photograph and signature where required.
Step 6: Make a payment of fees through online payment modes acceptable and then submit the application.
Step 7: An RAS Application Id is generated after the payment of fees. Keep a backup of the application for future use.
Before submitting the application form, candidates are required to make a payment of application fees. The application fee is different for different categories. The RPSC RAS category-wise application fee details for candidates are mentioned in the table below:
| Category | Application Fee |
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| General | INR 250 |
| OBC | INR 150 |
| SC/ST/PwD | INR 50 |
After submitting the application form, candidates will be notified to download the admit card of the RPSC Admit card which is issued a few weeks before the exam. The RPSC Admit card is issued only after the candidature of the applicant is accepted. The admit card of the exam contains important information like examination venue, examination date, time of examination along with examination guidelines. The candidate is required to carry the admit card to the examination center at the time of the exam.
Candidates should follow the below-mentioned steps to download the admit card:
Step 1: Visit the RPSC official website.
Step 2: Check for the link that says ‘RPSC RAS 2023 Admit Card Download’ to download the admit card.
Step 3: Enter the ‘Registration Number’ and ‘Password’ to log in.
Step 4: On selecting the ‘Submit’ option, the RAS Admit Card will appear on the screen.
Step 5: Download and save the admit card onto the system. It is advisable to get printouts of the same.
It is very important to check all the details mentioned in the admit card and get corrections made in case of any discrepancies. The details mentioned in the RPSC admit card are as follows:
The RPSC Recruitment exam results are declared through the official website. After the completion of the preliminary examination, the result is declared on the official website after a few weeks. If the candidate clears the preliminary exam, he/she qualifies for the main exam. The result of the RPSC Mains exam is also declared on the official website after a month or so. After a candidate clears the main exam, he/she is called for an interview. The candidate is selected based on his/her performance in all the stages of the recruitment process. The final result is also released on the official website. Candidates must keep checking the official website from time to time.
Candidates must score higher than the cutoff marks to qualify for the next round. Candidates can get an idea about the cutoff marks based on the previous year’s cutoff marks. The previous year’s cutoff marks for different posts and different categories are mentioned below:
| Category | Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
| General | 84.72 |
| General (TSP) | 80.56 |
| EWS | 84.72 |
| SC | 72.69 |
| SC (TSP) | 72.22 |
| ST | 76.85 |
| ST (TSP) | 58.80 |
| OBC | 84.72 |
| MBC | 84.72 |
| Category | Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
| General | 79.63 |
| General (TSP) | 72.22 |
| EWS | 79.63 |
| SC | 66.20 |
| ST | 72.22 |
| ST (TSP) | 50.00 |
| OBC | 79.63 |
| MBC | 79.63 |
| Category | Cutoff Marks (Out of 800) |
|---|---|
| General | 344.00 |
| General (TSP) | 332.75 |
| SC | 310.25 |
| SC (TSP) | 316.00 |
| ST | 327.25 |
| ST (TSP) | 274.25 |
| OBC | 344.00 |
| MBC | 343.75 |
The cutoff marks of the RPSC Recruitment exam keep changing every year. Several factors affect the calculation of the cutoff marks. Some of the factors which affect the RPSC cutoff marks are as follows:
The salary for different RPSC RAS posts is different. The average salary package for different RPSC RAS posts is in the range of INR 33,500 to INR 66,000. This salary also includes allowances and perks. The post-wise salary of RPSC is mentioned in the table below:
| Posts | Approximate Salary (INR) |
|---|---|
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61,000 - 66,000 |
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40,000 - 45,500 |
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35,500 - 42,500 |
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33,500 - 38,500 |
Candidates planning to appear for the RPSC Recruitment exam must prepare diligently and must maintain consistency in their efforts. They must be well aware of the exam syllabus and exam pattern. They must analyze their performance from time to time by taking mock tests and by solving previous year’s papers. They must keep visiting the official portal of RPSC to be aware of the latest changes and developments.
Ques. What are the expected preliminary exam date and main exam date of RPSC RAS 2023?
Ans. The preliminary exam is expected to take place in the 1st week of August 2023 and the main exam is expected to take place in the 4th week of December 2023.
Ques. What is the expected number of vacancies in the Rajasthan Tehsildar Service and Rajasthan Fertilizer and Civil Supplies?
Ans. The expected number of vacancies in the Rajasthan Tehsildar Service is 111 and in Rajasthan Fertilizer and Civil Supplies is 126.
Ques. What are the minimum age limit and the maximum age limit for candidates to be eligible for the RPSC Recruitment exam?
Ans. The minimum age limit for a candidate to be eligible for the RPSC Recruitment exam is 21 years and the maximum age limit is 40 years.
Ques. What is the application fee that is to be paid by the different categories before submitting the application form?
Ans. The application fee to be paid by candidates belonging to the general category is INR 250, by candidates belonging to the OBC category is INR 150 and by candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwD categories is INR 5
Ques. What are the topics covered in Paper 4 of the RPSC RAS Main Exam?
Ans. Paper 4 of the RPSC RAS Main Exam consists of questions on General English and General Hindi. The topics covered are grammar, comprehension, translation, precis writing, composition, and letter writing.
Ques. What is the approximate salary for the Tourism Service post and Rajasthan Subordinate Devasthan Service post?
Ans. The approximate salary for the Tourism Service post is INR 40,000 - INR 45,500 and that of the Rajasthan Subordinate Devasthan Service post is INR 33,500 - INR 38,500.
Ques. What is the word limit for Short Answer Questions, Medium Answer Questions, and Long Answer Questions in the RPSC Main Exam paper?
Ans. The word limit for Short Answer Questions is 15, for Medium Answer Questions is 50 and for Long Answer Questions is 100.
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