The most important exam to get recognised as higher administrative personnel in the state of Rajasthan is the Rajasthan State and Subordinate Combined Competitive Exam. It has been modeled on the lines of IAS examination and is popularly known as RAS. The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) is responsible to conduct this exam every year. Services under RAS exam include Planning Service, Women and Child Development, Social Welfare, Rural Development, to name a few. Applications are accepted in online mode. Daily current affairs and news analysis for RPSC Exam
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| Exam Name | Rajasthan State & Subordinate Combined Competitive Exam or RAS |
| Exam Conducting Authority | Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) |
| Frequency of Exam | Once in a year |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Acceptability of Exam | Across the state of Rajasthan |
| Stages of Selection |
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| Official Website | www.rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in |
The dates are given below:
| 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 |
These are the tentative dates for the RAS 2023 exam. It will be confirmed and updated once the official notification is released.
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Candidates are required to submit their application form in online mode from the official website. Forms submitted in offline mode will not be accepted by the Commission in any circumstances. Before applying, make sure to read the official notification and instructions very carefully.
For easier and faster RAS application, follow the detailed steps given below.
Step 1: Go to the website of RPSC - www.sso.rajasthan.gov.in
Step 2: Candidates will be directed to the Rajasthan Single Sign-On page, click on the Registration tab appearing on the left of the screen.
Step 3: To register, residents of Rajasthan may click on Jan Aadhaar, Bhamashah, Facebook or Google. Candidates applying from other states can register with Facebook or Google.
Step 4: Suppose, Google has been selected. The candidate will have to log in using his/her Google account or Gmail ID. After validating all details, a new page will appear giving two links, one, to carry on with registration and another, to go back to the previous page. Click on the first link.
Step 5: Candidate’s SSOID will be displayed and all other information asked for must be filled duly. Once the Register button is hit, the registration process completes.
Step 6: Go back to the Login page, enter the required credentials and proceed.
Step 7: A Dashboard will open where the applicant has to select Recruitment Portal icon.
Step 8: Three sections will be shown on the dashboard - My Applications, Notifications and Ongoing Recruitment. Go to the last section; the exam applying for will be listed. Click on Apply Now blinking beside the corresponding notification.
Step 9: A pop-up will appear asking for candidate’s Aadhaar number if Indian citizen and Passport number for non-Indian applicant. An OTP will be sent on the mobile number registered with the respective authorities; enter it, verify and click Next. All details of the applicant will be fetched; click on Next again.
Step 10: Select Post page will appear. Select the post willing to apply for.
Step 11: Candidates will be redirected to the Application Form page. It will have four segments – Basic details, Personal details, Qualification and Experience, Identification and Enclosure. Fill in all the details correctly. Soft copies of education and experience certificates will have to be uploaded as well.
Step 12: After completing the form, a preview of the complete application will be displayed. Candidates can either click on Update to edit any mistakes on the form or Final Submit.
Step 13: Applicant will be directed to the Payment option to pay the application fees.
Note: The application will be considered complete only after the payment is done. Any changes to be made in the application form are to be done before this step. If the candidate has submitted a partially completed form, View Application or Edit Application option for the exam applied for, will appear in the My Application section on the Dashboard. All corrections must be made within the last date of applying.
The fees must be paid in online mode via net banking, credit or debit card or other payment gateways.
This was the fees structure in the previous year. It is subject to changes as decided by the RPSC.
Check out RPSC RAS Syllabus
Ques. How can I apply for RPSC 2023?
Ans. Candidates can fill the application form of RPSC RAS 2023 at rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in. Candidates meeting the minimum eligibility can give the RPSC exam.
Ques. What documents are required while filling RPSC application form?
Ans. While filling RPSC RAS Application Form, candidates require a Valid email id and mobile number, scanned photograph and signature, valid photo ID card details, etc.
Ques. How many selection stages are there in the RPSC Exam?
Ans. RPSC selection stages include Preliminary Exam, Mains Examination, and Personal Interview
Ques. I live in Mumbai, can I give the RPSC RAS Exam?
Ans. The candidate must be a citizen of India. However, candidates belonging to any state other than Rajasthan are also eligible to apply for the RPSC RAS post. But it must be noted that the priority will be offered to those having Rajasthan domicile during the selection process.
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