What are the details for RPSC RAS Prelims exam?

Candidates who clear the RPSC RAS Mains exam are called for the personality test or viva-voce round. The RPSC RAS personality test carries a total of 100 marks. Candidates' personality, confidence, skills and suitability for the job profile is tested through this round of RAS selection process. The marks obtained by candidates in the personality test are counted for the final RPSC RAS merit list.

RPSC RAS Mains is a descriptive-type exam which is conducted offline. The RAS Mains exam comprises four papers. Each paper of the Mains carries 200 marks. Have a look at the details of RAS Mains exam:

• It carries 800 marks
• The exam pattern of each paper is different
• Candidates need to obtain minimum RAS qualifying marks to qualify for the next stage- personality test/viva-voce. 

The RPSC RAS selection process for the Rajasthan Administrative Service is a three-stage process comprising

• Prelims exam
• Mains exam
• Personality test/viva-voce

The RPSC RAS prelims exam is qualifying in nature. Candidates who clear the prelims are called for the RAS Mains exam. Those who clear the RPSC RAS Mains exam are called for the personality test/viva-voce. 

The salary for RAS (Rajasthan Administrative Service) in the RPSC falls under the INR 9,300 to INR 39,100 pay scale in the grade pay if INR 3,600 to 5,400. The in-hand salary of the candidates recruited in the RPSC RAS usually ranges from INR 33,500 to INR 66,000.

Candidates who hold a bachelor's degree or are graduate from any recognised university recognised by the Government in consultation with the RPSC are eligible to appear for the RPSC RAS examination. Moreover, the age of the candidates should be between 21 to 40 years. There is RPSC RAS upper age relaxation for reserved categories such as SC, ST, OBC, EWS and others.