https://indianmasterminds.com

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Rajasthan: RPSC Brings UPSC-Style Interview Process for RAS 2023 to Boost Transparency

The move comes amid past criticism over interview transparency, especially regarding RAS 2018.
Indian Masterminds Stories

Ajmer: The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) is set to implement a more structured and transparent interview process for RAS 2023, modeled on the lines of the UPSC. The move comes amid past criticism over interview transparency, especially regarding RAS 2018.

Starting Monday, RAS interviews will include retired top administrative officers, including former Chief Secretaries, on the interview board alongside subject experts. Interviews will be conducted with the help of a checklist of over 10 key evaluation points, such as:

  • Candidate’s body language
  • Knowledge of current affairs
  • Understanding of administrative systems (India & Rajasthan)
  • Communication skills and confidence

Candidates will be rated in categories ranging from “Very Poor” to “Excellent”, with scores assigned individually by each board member. Final marks will be filled by the chairman and sealed.

Key Highlights of the New RPSC Interview Model:

  • Retired CS-level officers to join the board as experts
  • Evaluation based on a detailed checklist across 10+ parameters
  • Marks categorized as Very Poor, Poor, Good, Very Good, Excellent
  • Interview report card sealed after expert consensus
  • Token system to randomly assign interview boards, ensuring anonymity
  • Candidate briefing before interviews begins – also now adopted by UPSC

The interview process for 2168 candidates shortlisted for 972 RAS 2023 posts will span approximately 4 months, starting with one board and gradually expanding to more.

This initiative aims to enhance fairness, objectivity, and trust in the selection process, with senior RPSC officials drawing on insights from UPSC and Kerala PSC practices.

RPSC is a constitutional body responsible for recruiting individuals for various state government jobs according to the merits of the applicants and the rules of reservation in Rajasthan, India. It is established under Article 315 of the Indian Constitution and functions under Article 320, advising the state government on matters related to recruitment, appointments, and other service-related issues. The RPSC was formed on December 22, 1949, and its headquarters are in Ajmer, Rajasthan. 


Indian Masterminds Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Related Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
NEWS
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL)
CPCL Posts Rs 719 Crore Q2 Net Profit on Strong Refinery Margins and Higher Crude Processing
SJVN
Leadership Update: Rajeev Kumar Appointed Executive Director (Civil) at SJVN to Strengthen Project and Environmental Oversight
HUDCO
HUDCO Signs ₹5,000-Crore MoU to Drive Major Port Infrastructure Development and Financing Projects
SBI_resized
SBI Wins Global Finance Awards: Named World’s Best Consumer Bank and Best Bank in India for 2025
SPG 2025 Jaipur Energy Exploration
SPG 2025 Inaugurated in Jaipur: Leaders Urge Bold, Technology-Driven Exploration for India’s Energy Future
Powergrid1 Power Grid
PowerGrid Teleservices Awards ₹400-Crore DWDM Network Project to Tejas Networks for Pan-India Expansion
CJI Gavai shoe-throwing incident
Supreme Court Refuses Contempt in CJI Gavai Shoe-Throwing Incident, Calls for Preventive Action
CJI Gavai shoe-throwing incident
SC Flags ‘Fake Arrest’ Cyber Fraud Surge, Calls CBI for Unified Investigation
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
WhatsApp Image 2025-10-23 at 10.40
Everybody Needs To Know What Is Transpiring Behind Closed Doors Of Courts
WhatsApp Image 2025-10-19 at 12.23
UPSC Journey Should Be Enjoyable, Not Cumbersome
WhatsApp Image 2025-10-16 at 15.16
The Many Facets of Former IRS Officer and Author, Giselle Mehta | Video Interview
ADVERTISEMENT
UPSC Stories
Parmeshwar Chaudhary RAS
From Taunts to Triumph: How Farmer’s Son Parmeshwar Chaudhary Rose from Lab Assistant to SDM, Securing Rank 3 in RAS 2023
Parmeshwar, once taunted over his SI selection, has scripted a stunning success—securing Rank 3 in RAS...
IAS Rupal Rana UPSC
How Rupal Rana Cracked UPSC CSE 2023 with AIR 26 After Four Attempts
UPSC Topper Rupal Rana secured AIR 26 in 2023 after four attempts. Learn her preparation strategy, booklist,...
Ankita Parashar RAS 2023
4 Attempts, 1 Dream, 0 Excuses: Meet RAS Topper Ankita Parashar, Who Fulfilled a Daughter’s Promise & Secured Rank 2 | Exclusive Interview
Ankita Parashar, a teacher-turned-officer from Pushkar, fulfilled her late father’s dream by securing...
Social Media
Tenzin Yangki IPS Arunachal
Historic First: Who Is Tenzin Yangki, Arunachal Pradesh’s First Woman to Join IPS? Anand Mahindra Hails Her
She secured an impressive 545th rank in the prestigious UPSC Civil Services Examination - 2022.
IFS Parveen Kaswan
Heartbreak by the River: 15-Day-Old Elephant Calf Rejected by Mother, Rescued by IFS Parveen Kaswan and His Team
Jaldapra, West Bengal: In a moving incident that tugs at the heart, a 15-day-old elephant calf was rescued...
Ashwini Bhide IAS and Anand Mahindra
Who Is IAS Ashwini Bhide, Hailed as a Role Model for Mumbai Metro Transformation by Anand Mahindra?
From heritage to high-tech: Bhide’s leadership in Metro Line 3 earns public praise and admiration
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Latest
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL)
CPCL Posts Rs 719 Crore Q2 Net Profit on Strong Refinery Margins and Higher Crude Processing
SJVN
Leadership Update: Rajeev Kumar Appointed Executive Director (Civil) at SJVN to Strengthen Project and Environmental Oversight
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
WhatsApp Image 2025-10-23 at 10.40
WhatsApp Image 2025-10-19 at 12.23
WhatsApp Image 2025-10-16 at 15.16
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT