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Rajasthan to Hold Annual RAS Recruitment Exams from 2027, Modeled on UPSC
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 05:17 PM
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The Rajasthan Public Service Commission plans to conduct the Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) exam annually, following the UPSC model, with the 2026 prelims on Dec 6 and the 2027 recruitment cycle to begin thereafter.
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) announced that it will shift to an annual schedule for the Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) recruitment examinations, mirroring the Union Public Service Commission's (UPSC) approach. The move aims to provide a predictable timeline for aspirants and streamline the selection process.
The preliminary stage of the RAS‑2026 exam is slated for 6 December 2026. Following the conclusion of that cycle, the commission will launch the RAS‑2027 recruitment drive, marking the first instance of a yearly exam calendar for the state service.
RPSC officials indicated that the new schedule will be formalised through an official notification expected before June 2027. Candidates are advised to monitor the commission’s website for detailed guidelines and application dates.
Stakeholders, including coaching institutes and civil‑service hopefuls, have welcomed the change, citing greater clarity in preparation timelines and reduced uncertainty compared to the previous ad‑hoc scheduling.
The annualised exam framework is part of broader efforts by state authorities to modernise recruitment and align it with national standards, potentially enhancing the quality and diversity of the future administrative cadre.
The preliminary stage of the RAS‑2026 exam is slated for 6 December 2026. Following the conclusion of that cycle, the commission will launch the RAS‑2027 recruitment drive, marking the first instance of a yearly exam calendar for the state service.
RPSC officials indicated that the new schedule will be formalised through an official notification expected before June 2027. Candidates are advised to monitor the commission’s website for detailed guidelines and application dates.
Stakeholders, including coaching institutes and civil‑service hopefuls, have welcomed the change, citing greater clarity in preparation timelines and reduced uncertainty compared to the previous ad‑hoc scheduling.
The annualised exam framework is part of broader efforts by state authorities to modernise recruitment and align it with national standards, potentially enhancing the quality and diversity of the future administrative cadre.