Rajasthan Administrative Service

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Rajasthan Administrative Service
Rājasthāna Praśāsanika Sevā
Service Overview
Also known asR.A.S.
Founded 1950
State Rajasthan
Staff College HCM Rajasthan State Institute of Public Administration, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Cadre Controlling AuthorityDepartment of Personnel, Government of Rajasthan
Minister Responsible Bhajan Lal Sharma, Chief Minister of Rajasthan and Minister of Personnel
Legal personality Governmental; Civil service
Cadre Strength 1050 members (700 officers directly recruited by RPSC and 350 officers promoted from Tehsildars)
SelectionRajasthan State and Subordinate Combined Services Competitive Examination
AssociationRAS Association
Head of the State Civil Services
Chief Secretary T Ravikanth, IAS

Rajasthan Administrative Service, popularly known as RAS, is a state civil service of state Rajasthan along with Rajasthan Accounts Service, Rajasthan Police Service and other services. The officers are included in the state cadre of civil service officers. RAS officers undergo two years training at HCM Rajasthan State Institute of Public Administration. Cadre controlling authority for this service is Department of Personnel, Government of Rajasthan. The head of this service is Chief Secretary. [1]

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Posts

RAS officers start service as assistant collector and executive magistrate in training period. After training they usually serve as Sub-Divisional Magistrate for some years. After that they are posted as additional district collector and additional district magistrate or additional Divisional Commissioner till their induction in Indian Administrative Service by promotion. Beside these posts they also hold various other posts like Deputy Secretary to Rajasthan Government, Joint Secretary to Rajasthan Government, Deputy Inspector General Stamp and Registration, Special Assistant to State Minister, Commissioner to Municipal Corporation, Additional Chief Executive Officer to Zila Parishad, chief executive officer to Zila Parishad, District Supply Officer, Secretary to Urban Improvement Trust, Registrar to State University, District Excise Officer, Member of Board of Revenue, Deputy and additional Commissioner to Colonisation and many other posts to different departments.

Functions

level and district level while delivering various government services apart from conducting revenue administration maintenance of law and order. They work at grass-root level of administration for policy implementation and policy formulation. They also work in secretariat at different posts. [2]

RAS Selection Process

The selection process for the RAS exam includes:

  1. Preliminary Examination: Objective-type questions, primarily on General Awareness and General Science.
  2. Main Examination: Descriptive papers on various subjects, including General Studies I-IV.
  3. Interview (Personality Test): Final selection is based on performance in the mains and interview combined.
  4. Document Verification: Ensures eligibility as per educational qualifications and category rules [3] [4] [5]

Promotion

The salary structure of the Rajasthan Administrative Service
Grade/level on pay matrixBase Salary (per month)Sanctioned StrengthSome Positions in the Government of Rajasthan GovernmentYears of Service
RAS Higher Supertime scale₹145800–21410032Additional Divisional Commissioner, Member of Board of Revenue, Director, Joint Secretary26th year
RAS Supertime scale₹123100–203500178Chief Executive Officer Zila Parishad, Additional Commissioner (in Municipal Corporations and Development Authorities), Regional Transport Officer, Deputy Inspector General (Stamps & Registration), Joint Secretary, Additional Director19th year
RAS Selection grade₹79900–199500210Additional Collector and Additional District Magistrate, District Transport Officer, District Supply Officer, District Excise Officer, Secretary Urban Improvement Trust, Deputy Secretary, Joint Director11th year
RAS Senior scale₹67300–195000231Sub Divisional Officer, Assistant Collector (Headquarters), Deputy Commissioner (in Municipal Corporations and Development Authorities), Deputy Director6th year
RAS Junior scale₹56100–177500399Sub Divisional Officer, Assistant Collector (Headquarters), Deputy Commissioner (in Municipal Corporations and Development Authorities), Assistant DirectorInitial year

The cadres usually start from a designation lower in rank than Indian Administrative Service (IAS) (one of the All India Services). However, promoted RAS officers gradually can take posts equivalent to IAS officers. Usually it takes 25–30 years of service for promotion in IAS. Promotee IAS officers usually reach up to post of Secretary in Rajasthan Government before retirement. Promoted IAS officers are allotted a year of selection or batch on the basis of equivalent service of RAS to IAS.

RPSC RAS Exam Notification

The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) released the official RPSC RAS Notification 2024 , announcing the details of the Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) examination for the year 2024. The RAS exam is one of the most competitive state-level civil service exams in Rajasthan, aimed at recruiting candidates for various administrative positions within the state government. [5]

Key Details of RPSC RAS 2024

The RPSC RAS 2024 exam includes the following crucial details:

Eligibility and Educational Qualification

To be eligible for the RPSC RAS 2024 exam, candidates must hold a degree from a recognized university or equivalent institution. [3]

Application Process

The application process for RPSC RAS 2024 is conducted online via the official RPSC website. Candidates must fill in their personal details, upload relevant documents, and pay the application fee before the deadline. [4]

Importance of RAS in Rajasthan

RAS officers are responsible for the implementation of government policies and administrative functions at the state level. They play a critical role in maintaining law and order, promoting socio-economic development, and ensuring efficient governance throughout Rajasthan. [7]

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