Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) exam price, length, validity and renewal
Red Hat · Associate · EX200 · valid 3 years
Exam facts
Checked Sep 25, 2026 on Red Hat's page| Format | Performance-based, hands-on practical exam |
|---|---|
| Valid for | 3 years |
| Renewal | Before expiry, pass the current exam again, earn another certification at the same level, or earn a higher-level certification. |
| Prerequisites | RH124 and RH134 (or RH199), or comparable RHEL administration experience (recommended) |
| Level | Associate (Red Hat calls it System Administrator) |
| Delivery | Remote exam, or proctored testing station or classroom at a Red Hat or partner location |
| Source | redhat.com/en/services/training/ex200-red-hat-certified-system-administrator-rhcsa-examLast checked Sep 25, 2026 |
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Track| Exam | Price | |||
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| Associate | - | 120 min | - | |
| Associate | - | 180 min | 1 year | |
| Associate | - | 180 min | 1 year | |
| Associate | - | 120 min | 1 year | |
| Associate | - | 180 min | 1 year | |
| Associate | - | 90 min | - | |
| Associate | - | - | - | |
| Associate | $125 | 120 min | 3 years |
About this exam
For experienced RHEL system administrators and DevOps professionals; the foundation for administration across Red Hat products and a prerequisite for Red Hat Certified Engineer in Enterprise Linux and in Ansible. Based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.
What the official page says
- Validity: "3-Year Validity : Certifications are current for 3 years from the date earned."
Certifications are current for three years and renew by retaking the exam for your highest certification, earning another certification at the same level, or earning a higher-level one; expired certifications must be earned again.
Candidates who fail their first individual exam attempt get one free retake; further attempts must be paid.
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