RAS Pre-2026 on 6 December: Over 5 Lakh Candidates for 607 Posts, RPSC Seeks Exam Centre Details From Collectors of 35 Districts
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has started preparations for the preliminary exam of the RAS Recruitment-2026. The exam is proposed on 6 December 2026 and more than 5 lakh candidates are likely to appear. As per the Bhaskar report, the Commission has written to the collectors of all 35 districts of the state, including Ajmer, seeking details of exam centres and the number of candidates. On this basis, the Commission will arrange exam material and other facilities.
Recruitment and Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total posts | 607: State Service 192 and Subordinate Service 415 |
| Advertisement | 27 May 2026 (No. 02/2026-27) |
| Application period | 4 June to 3 July 2026 |
| Preliminary exam | 6 December 2026 (Sunday, proposed) |
| Main exam | 1 and 2 May 2027 (as per revised calendar) |
| Exam centres | In more than 35 districts of the state |
Gap Compared With Last Three Recruitments
| Recruitment | Advertisement | Application last date | Exam | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAS-2021 | 20 July 2021 | 2 September | 27 October | 55 days |
| RAS-2023 | 28 June | 31 July | 1 October | 62 days |
| RAS-2024 | 2 September | 18 October | 2 February | 107 days |
| RAS-2026 | 27 May | 3 July | 6 December | 156 days |
What Candidates Should Do
- The admit card and exam city intimation will come on RPSC's website rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in and the SSO portal; keep checking.
- The preliminary exam is only for screening; its marks are not added to the final merit (as per reports).
- The exam date may change, so trust only the Commission's notices.
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is RAS Pre 2026?
It is proposed on 6 December 2026.
How many posts in total?
607 posts, 192 of State Service and 415 of Subordinate Service.
How many candidates will appear?
More than 5 lakh are likely to appear.
Note: This is based on news reports and public government information. Dates, amounts and rules can change, so please confirm with the official website or the concerned office before acting. Emitrawala.com is not a government website.
