What is RPSC RAS Mains 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.

Have a look at the RPSC RAS Prelims exam details below:

• It is an objective-type exam which is qualifying in nature.
• It comprises 150 questions of 200 marks.
• It is of 3 hours duration.
• It is conducted offline as a screening test to shortlisted candidates for the Mains exam. 
• The marks obtained by candidates in the prelims exam are not counted in the final merit list. 

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.