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| Service Overview | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | R.A.S. |
| Founded | 1950 |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Staff College | HCM Rajasthan State Institute of Public Administration, Jaipur, Rajasthan |
| Cadre Controlling Authority | Department 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) |
| Selection | Rajasthan State and Subordinate Combined Services Competitive Examination |
| Association | RAS 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]
- ^ Manish Bhattacharya (26 July 2021). "RAS Exam Controversy: '...2-5 din ka mehmaan hoon', says Rajasthan Education Minister Govind Dotasra". New Delhi, India: India TV.