• Resolve every individual’s problem
  • Make public hearings an effective medium
  • Officials should discharge public‑service responsibilities with full accountability
  • Rajasthan’s youth are energetic and talented
  • Continuous work is underway for the development of their abilities
  • Winning public trust is the hallmark of administrative success
  • Real scale
  • Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma
  • Trainee officers of various state services shared experiences with the Chief Minister
  • Chief Minister expressed gratitude for the continuous conduct of RAS recruitment exams, noting two batches of training in a single year as commendable

Jaipur, 29 October – Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said that real success in administrative service is measured by positive changes in citizens’ lives. Every decision should be taken keeping the needs and problems of the public in mind. Officers should view their posts not merely as positions but as responsibilities of public service. He urged them to remember their struggles and past, draw inspiration, work for the public good and never deviate from their purpose, as the real test of life begins once one assumes a position of responsibility.

On Thursday, Chief Minister addressed a dialogue programme with trainee state service officers at the HCM REPA (OTS) B.S. Mehta Auditorium. He said that a RAS recruitment exam will be held every year to secure the dreams and future of youth. He urged trainee officers to consider every person and the whole of Rajasthan as their family and, with full empathy, connect with the public to resolve their problems.

Build public trust – the greatest capital of administration

Chief Minister said that every person who comes to an office arrives with some expectation. In such a context, officials’ behaviour, work style and decisions can strengthen that person’s confidence in the administration. He said that the greatest capital of a civil servant is character and public trust. Hence honesty and impartiality should be the foundation of their work. He appealed to officials to develop a work culture where people do not have to make unnecessary trips for their matters and where every individual’s voice is heard respectfully.

He said officials should go into their jurisdictions, meet people, listen to their problems and understand local conditions. Public hearings should not be limited to a formal exercise but made an effective mechanism for solving issues.

Ensuring that scheme benefits reach the eligible persons is the priority

Chief Minister said that policies and schemes are meaningful only when their benefits reach the eligible persons on time and bring real improvement in their lives. For this, officials must have clear knowledge of eligibility, procedures and timelines. He urged them to set key priorities in their areas, define clear targets and review progress regularly.

Leverage technology to make administration effective

Chief Minister said that digital platforms, online services, data and artificial intelligence (AI) are offering new opportunities to make governance more transparent and efficient. Young officers should use their technical know‑how to simplify administrative processes, save time and improve service quality. He stressed that digital services must reach every citizen and that no one should be denied a government service because of lack of access to technology.

Providing youth with opportunities and self‑reliance is a government priority

Chief Minister said Rajasthan’s youth are full of energy, talent and aspirations and need quality education, skill development, employment opportunities and an enabling environment for entrepreneurship. The state government is continuously working to integrate youth capabilities into the mainstream of development. In this direction, 1,93,000 posts have been filled, while recruitment for 1,18,000 posts is underway. A recruitment calendar for 1,25,000 posts has been issued for 2026. He added that the government has also created better private‑sector employment opportunities for youth.

Play an active role in achieving the ‘Developed Rajasthan‑2047’ vision

Chief Minister said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged to make India a developed nation by 2047. Aligning with this national pledge, the state government has set the goal of a ‘Developed Rajasthan‑2047’. Rajasthan has vast potential across energy, tourism, agriculture, mining, industry, handicrafts, education, health and digital services.

He said the state government is working to link agriculture and agro‑based industries with modern technology and better markets, promote tourism that reflects the region’s heritage and vibrant folk culture, and create a conducive environment for industries. Enhancing education, health, skill development and social security services is also essential.

Chief Minister said trainee officers play a crucial role in achieving these goals. They must implement policies on the ground, execute development projects and actively solve local problems. They also need to develop the capacity for visionary and effective implementation to realise the ‘Developed Rajasthan‑2047’ pledge.

Translate good ideas into action

Chief Minister told trainee officers that honesty, sensitivity and impartiality are the strongest foundations of public trust. They should turn good ideas into practice, involve everyone and work towards shared goals. He said the greatest achievement for officials will be the trust expressed by ordinary citizens.

He said the state government has drawn a roadmap for Rajasthan’s development, beginning with major water‑availability agreements. Under Prime Minister’s leadership, Rajasthan received four water accords – the Ramjal Setu Link Project, the Yamuna water agreement, the Narmada agreement and the Kishau multipurpose project. The government is accelerating related development works and is also progressing fast on projects like Devas, Mahi and Brahmani.

Chief Minister said Rajasthan has become a power‑self‑reliant state. Farmers in 27 districts receive electricity daily and by 2027 all districts will have daily power supply for farmers. He noted that the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit resulted in MoUs worth ₹35 crore, of which about ₹9 crore have been implemented. He added that the Pachpadhra refinery is operational, creating thousands of jobs, and the construction of nine greenfield express highways will improve road connectivity in the state.

Chief Secretary V. Srinivas said Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has conveyed a message of nation‑service through accountability, responsibility and transparency, embodying ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Bharat Pratham’. The Chief Minister’s regular visits to the 181 helpline have set an inspiring example of citizen‑centric good governance. He said trainee officers have been motivated under the Chief Minister’s guidance to pursue good governance, public service and administrative excellence.

Senior officials including HCM REPA Director‑General Shreya Guha and other officers, along with trainee officers from the state service, were present at the event. Trainee officers from Udaipur also joined the dialogue via video conference.

Trainee officers shared their journeys from struggle to success

In 2006 I graduated and married in 2011. After my husband’s death in 2021 I raised two daughters and resumed studies. Twenty days before the RAS main exam‑2023 my 10‑year‑old daughter passed away. Even after being injured in an accident four days before the exam, I appeared and became a Cooperative Inspector in the 2023 RAS recruitment, and in the 2024 RAS recruitment I was allotted the Rajasthan Accounting Service.

- Rohini Gurjar (Rajasthan Accounting Service)

I come from a modest family in western Rajasthan. My father works as a daily‑wage labourer and my mother has been battling serious health issues for about 15 years. My father borrowed ₹20,000 from my aunt to send me to Delhi. I faced four consecutive failures in the UPSC exam but did not give up. I cleared the RAS exam and succeeded.

- Pramila (CDPO)

In 2018 a road accident robbed me of my eyesight. I won gold medals in shot put and discus at the State Para Athletics Championship. After the injury forced me to quit sports, I prepared for competitive exams. I missed an interview call in the 2023 RAS recruitment by a few marks, but succeeded in 2024. It is heartening that a second batch of state‑service officer training began in the same year.

- Abhishek Kulhari (Logistics Officer)

After my father’s death, my mother took up sewing and farm labour to support the family. I missed out on service allocation in RAS‑2023 by a few marks, but persistent effort earned me a place in RAS‑2024. I thank the state government for the continuous RAS recruitment exams.

- Kuldeep Khatik (Assistant Commercial Tax Officer)

I am a professional dancer; dance training has made me disciplined and flexible. I will apply this mindset to service. Rajasthan Police Service is a courageous vocation, and performing on stage is also an act of bravery.

- Brijesh Kumar Meghwal (RPS)

Integrated efforts are needed for Rajasthan’s development. To address the water crisis, rain‑water harvesting and revival of traditional water sources can be pursued.

- Virendra Charan (RAS)

I started working as a laboratory assistant at 19, then prepared for the RAS exam and was selected for the RRDS service. My message to youth is not to let a current job limit your progress.

- Ramandeep Kaur (RRDS)