RPSC RAS Recruitment 2026- Apply Online for 607 Lucrative State & Subordinate Vacancies (Advt No. 02/2026-27)
Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC)
📍 Rajasthan
Application Started
03 July 2026
Age
30-45 Years
Min Qualification
Graduation
Location
All India
Finding a career that blends absolute job security, societal prestige, and an opportunity to impact national infrastructure is the ultimate dream for many engineering and science graduates across India. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has recently unveiled its highly anticipated Advertisement No. 05/2026, throwing open the doors to central government careers. This notification introduces a meticulously curated selection of specialized positions across several prominent ministries. Whether your expertise lies in keeping our skies safe, managing hazardous industrial materials, or preserving our historical legacy, this recruitment drive offers an unparalleled launching pad into elite Group 'A' and Group 'B' gazetted cadres.
Unlike general competitive exams that demand a grueling, multi-stage academic marathon covering thousands of unrelated topics, these selection posts are targeted directly at professionals with specific technical competencies. Joining organizations like the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) or the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO) means you step into a world of long-term career stability, away from the volatile corporate hiring cycles. It represents an opportunity to transition your academic hard work into a position of authority where your daily signatures carry the weight of federal regulation.
Airworthiness Officer (DGCA):
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Physics, Mathematics, Aircraft Maintenance, or Engineering in Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Telecommunication.
Must have a valid AME License (B1/B2) or an Aeronautical Degree without a license, alongside 3 years of hands-on aircraft maintenance experience. Max age is 35 years.
Deputy Controller of Explosives (PESO):
Requires a Degree in Chemical Engineering/Technology or a Master's Degree in Chemistry.
Coupled with 3 years of practical experience in chemical works, handling explosives, or petroleum refining. Max age is 35 years.
Mail Motor Service Manager:
Open to B.E./B.Tech graduates in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering with 3 years of operational experience managing motor transport traffic.
Scientist-B (General Meteorology):
Demands a Master's degree in Science covering streams like Mathematics, Physics, Meteorology, or Atmospheric Physics. Max age is 35 years.
Assistant Controller of Mines:
Requires a Bachelor's in Mining Engineering with 3 years of core managerial experience in metalliferous mines, or a Master's in Mining Engineering with 1 year of experience. Max age is 35 years.
Category | Application Fee | Payment Mode |
General / OBC / EWS Male Candidates | ₹25/- (Rupees Twenty-Five Only) | Visa, Master, RuPay, Credit/Debit Cards, UPI, or Net Banking |
SC / ST / PwBD / Female Candidates (All Communities) | Exempted (No Fee Required) | N/A |
Understanding your daily operational duties will help you craft a more focused interview strategy and determine if the job aligns with your long-term vision. Let's explore the core positions featured in this notification:
Airworthiness Officer (DGCA): You are the primary shield protecting commercial aviation passengers. Your day-to-day involves conducting meticulous physical inspections of operating aircraft, reviewing flight logs, and auditing Aircraft Maintenance Organizations. You hold the authoritative power to ground an aircraft or suspend licenses if safety directives or service bulletins are ignored.
Deputy Controller of Explosives (PESO): This role demands high clinical caution and strict regulatory oversight. You will administer the Explosives Act and Petroleum Act, evaluating industrial blue-prints, inspecting bulk storage tank installations, and supervising the safe destruction of deteriorated hazardous chemicals. It is a high-stakes field job with a significant real-world safety footprint.
Scientist-B (Meteorology / Atmospheric Sciences / Instrumentation): Working within the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), you will control complex radar systems, evaluate positional astronomical data, and guide regional flood warning centers. Your predictive models directly impact national agricultural planning, disaster management protocols, and maritime shipping safety routes.
Assistant Director Grade-I & II (IEDS - Various Streams): Operating under the Ministry of MSME, you act as an industrial doctor for small and medium businesses. You will tour manufacturing facilities, identify production inefficiencies, suggest modern economic techniques, and represent the interests of local entrepreneurs in higher government planning committees.
This recruitment is an exceptional match for technical minds who appreciate structured processes, regulatory frameworks, and analytical problem-solving. If you are an engineer or scientist tired of the corporate treadmill, longing for a career where your work directly protects public safety, these roles are ideal. It favors individuals who display meticulous attention to detail, can confidently interpret dense national legal frameworks, and enjoy field inspections just as much as desk-bound research.
If you prefer a highly flexible corporate environment with no rigid legal processes, you may find the strict hierarchies of a government department restrictive. Roles like the Deputy Controller of Explosives require entering confined storage spaces or ascending high industrial towers, making them less suitable for individuals who prefer a comfortable, sedentary office desk job. Additionally, because these posts carry All India Service Liability, they are not ideal for those who cannot adapt to sudden regional transfers across the country.
While the base age limit across most unreserved direct-entry profiles is capped firmly at 35 years (extending up to 40 or 45 years for highly specialized roles like Associate Professor or Driller), the government provides structured concessions for specific categories:
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates: Upper limit relaxed by 3 years.
SC / ST Communities: Upper limit relaxed by 5 years.
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): Eligible for a significant 10-year age concession.
Central Government Servants: Up to 5 years of relaxation for individuals with 3 years of continuous regular service in an allied cadre.
One of the most rewarding aspects of securing a UPSC selection post is the structured compensation package under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC). Let us decode what your actual financial benefits look like beyond just the basic pay scale.
The vast majority of these entry-level Group 'A' Gazetted vacancies (such as Airworthiness Officers or Scientist-B) map directly to Pay Level 10.
Base Pay: The starting basic salary at Level 10 stands at ₹56,100/-.
Dearness Allowance (DA): Provided at prevailing central government rates, significantly boosting your monthly earnings.
House Rent Allowance (HRA): Calculated based on your city category (e.g., 27% for Class 'X' metro cities like New Delhi).
Estimated Monthly Gross: Approximately ₹95,000/- to ₹1,05,000/- before statutory deductions.
Net In-Hand Salary: You can realistically expect a take-home pay of ₹82,000/- to ₹92,000/- per month, depending heavily on your exact regional city tier allowance.
Alongside a stable monthly income, you gain access to an array of premier state benefits:
Comprehensive medical coverage for your immediate family via the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS).
Long-term financial security through the National Pension System (NPS) contribution framework.
Generous allowances, including paid Leave Travel Concessions (LTC), children's education subsidies, and institutional government accommodation or quarters where available.
Sl. No. & Post Name | Total Vacancies & Category Breakdown |
1. Airworthiness Officer | 25 Vacancies UR-04, EWS-09, OBC-04, SC-03, ST-05 (PwBD-01) |
2. Deputy Controller of Explosives | 44 Vacancies UR-16, EWS-03, OBC-13, SC-07, ST-05 (PwBD-01) |
3. Manager | 08 Vacancies UR-06, OBC-01, ST-01 (PwBD-01) |
4. Junior Technical Officer | 05 Vacancies UR-03, EWS-01, OBC-01 (PwBD-01) |
5. Junior Technical Officer (Chemical Engineering) | 01 Vacancy UR-01 (Post identified as suitable for PwBD) |
6. Scientific Officer (Mechanical) | 02 Vacancies UR-02 (Post identified as suitable for PwBD) |
7. Deputy Superintending Archaeological Engineer | 04 Vacancies UR-03, OBC-01 (PwBD-01) |
8. Associate Professor (Electrical Engineering - Power System) | 01 Vacancy UR-01 (Not reserved nor suitable for PwBD) |
9. Associate Professor (Mechanical Engineering - Heat Transfer) | 01 Vacancy OBC-01 (Not reserved nor suitable for PwBD) |
10. Lecturer (Persian Language) | 01 Vacancy UR-01 (Post identified as suitable for PwBD) |
11. Lecturer (Tibetan Language) | 01 Vacancy UR-01 (Post identified as suitable for PwBD) |
12. Scientist-B (Atmospheric Sciences) | 07 Vacancies UR-03, EWS-03, SC-01 (Post identified as suitable for PwBD) |
13. Scientist-B (General Meteorology) | 30 Vacancies UR-12, EWS-11, OBC-01, SC-05, ST-01 (PwBD-01) |
14. Scientist-B (Instrumentation) | 09 Vacancies UR-03, EWS-03, OBC-02, SC-01 (PwBD-01) |
15. Deputy Director (Civil Engineering) | 03 Vacancies UR-02, SC-01 (Post identified as suitable for PwBD) |
16. Joint Assistant Director | 06 Vacancies UR-01, OBC-03, SC-01, ST-01 (Post identified as suitable for PwBD) |
17. Assistant Executive Engineer | 02 Vacancies UR-01, OBC-01 (PwBD-01) |
18. Deputy Director of Mines Safety (Mining) | 08 Vacancies UR-05, OBC-02, SC-01 (Post identified as suitable for PwBD) |
19. Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) (Chemical) | 02 Vacancies SC-01, ST-01 (PwBD-01) |
20. Assistant Director Grade-II (IEDS) (Chemical) | 03 Vacancies UR-01, EWS-01, ST-01 (Post identified as suitable for PwBD) |
21. Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) (Food) | 03 Vacancies UR-01, OBC-01, SC-01 (Post identified as suitable for PwBD) |
22. Assistant Director Grade-II (IEDS) (Food) | 04 Vacancies UR-02, OBC-01, ST-01 (Post identified as suitable for PwBD) |
23. Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) (Hosiery) | 02 Vacancies UR-01, OBC-01 (Post identified as suitable for PwBD) |
24. Assistant Director Grade-II (IEDS) (Hosiery) | 04 Vacancies UR-02, OBC-01, SC-01 (PwBD-01) |
25. Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) (Leather & Footwear) | 03 Vacancies UR-02, OBC-01 (PwBD-01) |
26. Assistant Director Grade-II (IEDS) (Leather & Footwear) | 04 Vacancies UR-01, EWS-01, OBC-01, ST-01 (Post identified as suitable for PwBD) |
27. Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) (Metal Finishing) | 01 Vacancy UR-01 (Post identified as suitable for PwBD) |
28. Assistant Controller of Mines | 05 Vacancies UR-03, SC-01, ST-01 (PwBD-01) |
29. Research Officer | 02 Vacancies UR-02 (Post identified as suitable for PwBD) |
30. Assistant Director / Registering Officer Antiquities | 01 Vacancy ST-01 (Post identified as suitable for PwBD) |
31. Driller | 01 Vacancy ST-01 |
32. Tourist Officer | 01 Vacancy ST-01 (Post identified as suitable for PwBD) |
Proof of Age: Your Matriculation/10th Standard certificate or official board marksheet clearly displaying your full date of birth.
Educational Certificates: Final Degree or Diploma certificates along with consolidated year-wise marksheets to substantiate your academic claims.
Experience Credentials: Formally issued experience certificates from the Head of the Organization, detailing your exact duration of employment, basic pay, and day-to-day operational duties.
Community/Caste Certificate: SC, ST, or OBC certificates in the prescribed central government format, if you are seeking reservation benefits.
Income Certificate: A valid Income and Asset Certificate issued by a competent authority, if you are applying under the EWS category.
Identification Support: Details and a digital copy of a government-issued Photo ID Card (with a strong preference for your Aadhaar Card).
Access the Official Portal: Click on the Apply Online button.
Generate Your Universal Registration: Create your unique account profile to receive a permanent Universal Registration Number (URN), which will remain constant for all future UPSC applications.
Capture Your Live Photograph: The application portal features a mandatory Live Photo Capture module. Ensure you sit in a well-lit space with a plain background to prevent automated biometric rejection.
Upload Clear Signatures: Sign three separate times vertically, one below the other, on clean white paper using black ink, and upload it matching the requested dimensions exactly.
Attach supporting PDF Documents: Upload your age proof, technical degrees, and experience certificates individually into their respective document modules. Ensure each PDF file is clear and readable.
Complete the Fee Payment & Submit: Remit the ₹25 application fee using your preferred online payment method (if applicable). Print out a copy of your final confirmation page for your records, as you will need to bring it if you are called for an in-person interview.
Recruitment Test (RT): In situations where the volume of incoming digital applications is high, UPSC will conduct a computer-based or pen-and-paper Recruitment Test to filter candidates.
Interview/Personality Test: The definitive stage of selection, carrying a total weight of 100 marks. You must achieve the mandatory minimum suitability score in the interview based on your category: 50 marks for UR, 45 marks for OBC, and 40 marks for SC/ST/PH candidates.
Expert Strategy Notice: Because selection posts drill directly into your core college engineering discipline or science domain, do not waste energy reading generalized general knowledge books. Dedicate your time to thoroughly reviewing standard textbook core concepts, industrial standards, and relevant acts (such as aviation safety regulations or chemical management codes). Reviewing gate-level numerical problems and fundamental operational workflows from past industry assignments will give you a significant competitive edge during technical interview rounds.
Q1: Can final-year students apply for these vacancies?
Ans: No, final-year students are not eligible for these specific positions. You must possess the complete final degree certificate and have fulfilled any required experience parameters by the official closing date of June 12, 2026.
Q2: Is there a negative marking system if a Recruitment Test (RT) is conducted?
Ans: Yes. When UPSC chooses to implement a objective-type screening test, standard marking rules apply, meaning one-third of the marks assigned to a question are deducted for an incorrect answer.
Q3: Can I modify my details after submitting the application form?
Ans: No, UPSC does not permit any corrections, alterations, or modifications to your application fields once you hit the final submit button. Please review your inputs carefully before submission.
Q4: Am I required to send physical printouts of my documents to the UPSC office?
Ans: No, you do not need to send any hard copies by post or present them by hand during the initial application window. You will only need to produce your original documents for verification if you are shortlisted for an interview.
Q5: What happens if my experience certificate is not in the exact format recommended by the commission?
Ans: If your experience certificate is not in the standard format but contains all the necessary details—such as your exact tenure, basic pay, and specific duties—the commission will evaluate it on its professional merits.
Q6: What is the maximum age limit for a Person with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) candidate?
Ans: After applying the standard 10-year age relaxation, the absolute maximum age limit for a PwBD applicant cannot exceed 56 years on the closing date of the application window.
Q7: Can part-time employment or guest faculty tenures be counted toward the experience requirement?
Ans: No, any experience gained through part-time work, daily wage arrangements, or guest/visiting faculty assignments will not be counted toward your total valid experience calculation.
Q8: Are female applicants required to pay the application processing fee?
Ans: No, all female applicants, regardless of their social community category, are completely exempted from paying the application fee.
Q9: Can I utilize a resume or an appointment letter as a valid proof of experience?
Ans: No, uploading documents like resumes, monthly pay slips, or initial appointment letters into the document module is strictly prohibited and can lead to a direct rejection of your application.
Q10: Who can I contact if I encounter a technical issue during the online payment or document upload process?
Ans: You can get in touch with the official UPSC helpdesk via their dedicated telephone lines at 011-24041001 or 011-40303444, or email your query to upscsoap@nic.in between 10:00 AM and 5:30 PM on any working day.