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An RAS (Rajasthan Administrative Service) officer is appointed at Pay Matrix Level 14 with an entry basic pay of ₹56,100. After Dearness Allowance and House Rent Allowance the gross crosses ₹1,00,000, with a monthly in-hand of roughly ₹84,000–₹88,000 for a new officer. Below is the full RAS salary structure — pay scales, allowances, probation pay and career growth.
| Component | Amount / rate |
|---|---|
| Pay Matrix Level | L-14 (entry / ordinary scale) |
| Basic pay (entry) | ₹56,100 |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | ≈58% of basic (2025–26; revised periodically) |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | 20% (Y-cities) / 10% (other areas) |
| Gross salary (approx.) | ₹1,00,000+ |
| In-hand — new officer (approx.) | ₹84,000–₹88,000 |
| Probation pay (first 2 years) | fixed ≈₹35,370 / month |
An RAS officer's career runs through four broad scales in the Rajasthan pay matrix, with five annual increments raising the basic pay within each level.
On top of the basic pay, an RAS officer receives dearness and housing allowances plus service perks; several field posts also carry official accommodation and a vehicle.
The take-home pay rises steadily with annual increments and DA revisions across a career.
RAS officers hold key administrative posts in the Rajasthan government at the sub-division, district and secretariat levels.
An RAS officer's entry basic pay is ₹56,100 at Pay Matrix Level 14.
A new RAS officer's in-hand salary is roughly ₹84,000–₹88,000 per month, varying with the current DA and city-wise HRA.
During the 2-year probation, an RAS officer receives a fixed remuneration of about ₹35,370 per month.
Through promotions an RAS officer can reach the super-time scale (Level 21), and is also eligible for promotion to the IAS.
Eligible field posts such as SDM and ADM carry official accommodation and a vehicle; otherwise HRA is paid in place of housing.