RPSC RAS Age Limit 2026 — Check Your Eligibility by Category
The RPSC Rajasthan Administrative Services (RAS) (2026) sets the age limit at 21–40 years for General category candidates, calculated as on 1 January 2026. Reserved categories receive relaxation: OBC candidates get 43 years, SC/ST candidates 45 years, and PwD candidates 50 years upper limit.
Category-Wise Age Limits
| Category | Min Age | Max Age | Relaxation |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | 21 years | 40 years | - |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 21 years | 43 years | +3 yrs |
| SC / ST | 21 years | 45 years | +5 yrs |
| PwD (Persons with Disabilities) | 21 years | 50 years | +10 yrs |
| Ex-Servicemen | 21 years | 45 years | +5 yrs |
Eligible Date of Birth (DOB) Range for RPSC RAS 2026
To qualify for the 2026 cycle, your birth date must fall within the dates specified below for your category (calculated as of the age count date: 1 January 2026).
General / EWS (Unreserved) 21-40 Years
📅 Candidate must be born between:
2 January 1986 to 1 January 2005
(Both dates inclusive)
OBC Category (3 Year Relaxation) 21-43 Years
📅 Candidate must be born between:
2 January 1983 to 1 January 2005
(Both dates inclusive)
SC / ST Category (5 Year Relaxation) 21-45 Years
📅 Candidate must be born between:
2 January 1981 to 1 January 2005
(Both dates inclusive)
PwD Category (10 Year Relaxation) 21-50 Years
📅 Candidate must be born between:
2 January 1976 to 1 January 2005
(Both dates inclusive)
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Check Your Eligibility →Detailed Age Limit Information
📋 Age Criteria
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age (General): 40 years
- Age Calculation Date: 1 January 2026
- Conducting Body: Rajasthan Public Service Commission
🎯 Attempts Limit
- General: No limit
- OBC: No limit
- SC/ST: No limit
Age Relaxation Rules
Standard Relaxations
- OBC (NCL): 3 years relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years relaxation
- PwD: 10 years relaxation
- Ex-Servicemen: 5 years after service
Important Notes
- • Relaxations are applied on the upper age limit only
- • Minimum age remains same for all categories
- • Cumulative relaxations apply for eligible candidates
- • Always verify with official notification
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the age limit for RPSC RAS 2026?
A: The RPSC RAS 2026 age limit is 21-40 years for General category male candidates. General female candidates get 5 years extra (up to 45 years), calculated as on 1st January 2026.
Q: What is the RPSC RAS age limit for OBC candidates?
A: OBC candidates (Rajasthan domicile) get 5 years relaxation with a maximum age of 45 years (male) and 50 years (female) for RPSC RAS 2026.
Q: What is the RPSC RAS age limit for SC/ST candidates?
A: SC/ST candidates get 5 years relaxation with a maximum age of 45 years (male) and 50 years (female) for RPSC RAS 2026.
Q: What is the RPSC RAS attempt limit?
A: There is no attempt limit for RPSC RAS examination. Candidates can appear as many times as they wish till the upper age limit.
Q: How many attempts are allowed for RAS?
A: There is no limit on attempts for RAS exam for any category. You can take the RPSC RAS unlimited times as long as you are within the age limit.
Q: What is the RAS attempt limit for general category?
A: There is no attempt limit for General or any category in RPSC RAS. Candidates can appear unlimited times till the upper age limit of 40 years (male) or 45 years (female).
Q: On which date is age calculated for RPSC RAS?
A: Age for RPSC RAS is calculated as on 1st January of the examination year (01-01-2026 for RAS 2026).
Q: What is the RAS age limit for OBC?
A: The RAS age limit for OBC male is up to 45 years and for OBC female up to 50 years (Rajasthan domicile only). Non-Rajasthan domicile OBC is treated as General.
Q: What is the age relaxation for PwD in RPSC RAS?
A: PwD candidates get 10-15 years relaxation depending on category, with maximum age up to 50 years for RPSC RAS 2026.
Q: What is the minimum age for RPSC RAS?
A: The minimum age for RPSC RAS is 21 years as on 1st January 2026.
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Try the Age Calculator →Age limits are based on the 2026 official notification released by Rajasthan Public Service Commission. Last verified: 2026-02-04. Always check the official notification at Rajasthan Public Service Commission website