RPSC Exam Update: RAS Prelims Rescheduled to December 6; Check New Calendar Here
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has officially announced major revisions to its 2026 examination calendar, impacting thousands of aspirants across the state. Citing administrative exigencies, the commission has adjusted the dates for several high-profile recruitment drives, including the Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services Combined Competitive (RAS) examination. Candidates currently preparing for these competitive roles are advised to note these changes immediately to recalibrate their final-stretch study strategies.
RAS Prelims Pushed to December: What You Need to Know
The most significant update concerns the RAS Preliminary Examination 2026. Originally slated for November 29, 2026, the exam has been rescheduled to December 6, 2026. While a change in dates can often cause anxiety, this one-week extension offers candidates valuable extra time for revision and mock testing. For those deeply immersed in the state’s most prestigious civil services path, this shift provides a brief but critical buffer to polish their core subjects and current affairs readiness.
RAS Main Examination Timeline
Beyond the preliminary round, the RPSC has provided a clear roadmap for the next stage of the selection process. Successful candidates who clear the preliminary hurdle can anticipate the RAS Main Examination to be conducted on May 1 and 2, 2027. This gives aspirants a comprehensive window of approximately five months between the prelims and the mains to dive deeper into the descriptive syllabus. The commission is expected to release a detailed subject-wise schedule and specific paper timings closer to the date.
Revised Dates for Professor and APO Recruitment
The rescheduling ripple effect has also impacted other key recruitment exams:
Professor (Special Education - Secondary Education Department): Originally set for December 6, this exam faced a direct conflict with the new RAS Prelims date. It has been moved to December 8, 2026.
Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) Main Examination: Aspirants pursuing a career in the legal department should mark December 27, 2026, on their calendars. This tentative date for the APO Mains marks the final major RPSC hurdle for the year.
Why the Change?
The RPSC has attributed these shifts to "administrative reasons," a standard procedure often implemented to ensure the seamless management of exam centers, logistical security, and to avoid overlapping dates with other national or state-level assessments. By ensuring these adjustments now, the commission aims to conduct the 2026-2027 examination cycle with maximum transparency and minimal disruption for students across the state. Aspirants are encouraged to keep a close watch on the official RPSC website for any further notifications regarding admit cards or specific exam center guidelines.
