Category Relaxations
Age Relaxation Rules - Rajasthan 2026
Rajasthan Scholarship Eligibility Checker
Answer a few questions and see which Rajasthan SSO scholarships you may qualify for, along with their annual grant amounts.
Tip: Income is measured as total annual family income. Use the income certificate issued by a Tehsildar or Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) - required at the time of application.
- +3 years
OBC / MBC Male
Rajasthan domicile
Added to the general maximum age. Example: Max 40 becomes effective 43 for OBC male.
- +8 years
OBC / MBC Female
Rajasthan domicile
Female OBC/MBC candidates from Rajasthan get 8 years over the general male limit.
- +5 years
SC / ST Male
Rajasthan domicile
SC and ST male candidates from Rajasthan receive 5 years relaxation over general limit.
- +10 years
SC / ST Female
Rajasthan domicile
SC and ST female candidates from Rajasthan get the highest relaxation - 10 years.
- +10 years
PwD (All Categories)
Persons with Disabilities
Persons with disabilities get 10 years relaxation. Subject to disability certificate from competent authority.
- Service + 3
Ex-Servicemen
Military service deduction
Actual age minus total military service period, then add 3 years. Effective relaxation varies by service length.
Out-of-state candidates are treated as General category for Rajasthan exams - no relaxation applies even if they belong to SC/ST/OBC in their home state.
Quick Reference
Age Limits by Exam - Rajasthan 2026
| Exam | Min Age | Max (General) | Cut-off Date | SC/ST Relax | OBC Relax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RPSC RAS / RTS | 21 years | 40 years | 1 Jan of exam year | +5M / +10F | +3M / +8F |
| RPSC Grade 1 Teacher | 21 years | 40 years | 1 Jan of exam year | +5M / +10F | +3M / +8F |
| RPSC Grade 2 Teacher | 18 years | 40 years | 1 Jan of exam year | +5M / +10F | +3M / +8F |
| RSMSSB Patwari | 18 years | 40 years | 1 Jan of exam year | +5M / +10F | +3M / +8F |
| RSMSSB LDC / Junior Assistant | 18 years | 40 years | 1 Jan of exam year | +5M / +10F | +3M / +8F |
| RSMSSB CET (Graduate Level) | 18 years | 40 years | 1 Jan of exam year | +5M / +10F | +3M / +8F |
| RSMSSB CET (Sr. Secondary) | 18 years | 40 years | 1 Jan of exam year | +5M / +10F | +3M / +8F |
| Rajasthan Police Constable | 18 years | 26 years | 1 Jan of exam year | +5M / +10F | +3M / +8F |
| Rajasthan Police Sub-Inspector | 20 years | 25 years | 1 Jan of exam year | +5M / +10F | +3M / +8F |
| REET (Teacher Eligibility Test) | 18 years | No upper limit | Notification date | — | — |
Age limits and relaxations change with each notification. Always verify with the official notification PDF from RPSC or RSMSSB before applying or paying the OTR fee.
Why You Must Check Age Eligibility Before Applying
When a new RPSC or RSMSSB recruitment notification is released, age eligibility is the first filter every candidate must pass. Getting this wrong means filling the entire SSO OTR form and paying the registration fee - Rs 400 to Rs 600 - for an exam you are ineligible for. This calculator eliminates that risk.
Age in Rajasthan government exams is always calculated as on the cut-off date specified in the notification - not the date of the exam or the application submission date. For most RPSC and RSMSSB exams, this cut-off is 1st January of the recruitment year.
How the Cut-off Date Works in Practice
Consider a candidate born on 15 June 1986. If the exam cut-off is 1 January 2026, they are 39 years, 6 months, and 16 days old on that date. If the maximum age for General is 40 years, they are eligible. If they were born on 31 December 1985, they are exactly 40 years and 1 day old - and therefore not eligible, even by a single day.
After Confirming Eligibility - Next Steps on SSO Portal
Once this calculator confirms you are within the age limit, your next step is the One-Time Registration (OTR) on the SSO Recruitment Portal. Log in to your SSO ID at sso.rajasthan.gov.in, open the Recruitment Portal, and click OTR. Pay the OTR fee once - Rs 600 for General and Rs 400 for reserved categories - and you can apply to all RPSC and RSMSSB exams in 2026 without paying again.