Rajasthan CET 2026
(Senior Secondary Level)

I. Comprehensive General Guidelines & Rules

Are you applying for the Rajasthan Common Eligibility Test (CET) 2026 at the Senior Secondary Level? The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has outlined essential guidelines every candidate must know. Read the detailed rules below covering score validity, minimum passing marks, and exam attempts.

1. Purpose and Nature of the CET 2026

The Rajasthan CET (Senior Secondary Level) 2026 is strictly a preliminary eligibility test.

• No Job Guarantee: Passing this exam does not guarantee government employment.
• Main Exam Requirement: Candidates must separately appear for and pass the main written examinations or interviews conducted by the respective hiring departments based on their specific service rules.

2. Rajasthan CET Score Validity 2026

As per the Department of Personnel (DoP) notification dated January 16, 2025, the CET score will be valid for exactly 3 years from the date the result is declared.

3. Number of Attempts & Previous Scores

• Unlimited Attempts: There are no restrictions on the number of attempts. Candidates can take future CET exams to improve their scores. The best valid score will be considered.
• 2024 Score Expiration: The validity of the previous CET (Senior Secondary Level) 2024 score expired on February 16, 2026. Therefore, all candidates from the 2024 batch must apply freshly for CET 2026.

4. Minimum Qualifying Marks (Passing Criteria)

To qualify for subsequent departmental exams, candidates must secure a minimum percentage in the CET 2026 (According to DoP notification dated 03.08.2024).

5. Post-Specific Eligibility (Age & Education)

While the CET serves as a common entry point, the final eligibility—including educational qualifications, age limits, and experience—will be strictly governed by the relevant departmental service rules for specific posts (e.g., LDC, Forester, Constable). Candidates must self-verify their eligibility for these specific posts before applying.

6. Checking Results and Marks

Once evaluated, the RSSB will publish the marks of all participating candidates on their respective Rajasthan SSO IDs. The official list of successfully qualified candidates will also be uploaded to the RSSB website.

II. Online Application Process: Detailed Step-by-Step Guide

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) requires all candidates to apply for the Common Eligibility Test (CET) Senior Secondary Level 2026 strictly online. Offline applications will be rejected.

• OTR Mandatory: Before applying, candidates must complete the One Time Registration (OTR). The details entered during OTR (category, disability, home state) will be locked and automatically fetched into your application form.
• Document Upload Updates: Candidates must carefully select their qualifications in the ODV (Online Document Verification) section of the OTR dashboard. If any fake or misleading educational information is provided, legal action will be initiated under Section 217 of the BNS.
• Final Submit: Viewing the "Preview" of the application does NOT mean it is submitted. The application is only successful when an Application ID is generated.
• Helpdesk: For technical issues, email ITCELL.RSSB@RAJASTHAN.GOV.IN or call the E-Mitra Helpline: 0141-2922241 / 2922238.

III. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) Fee Structure & Penalty Rules

To apply for the CET 2026, candidates must complete their OTR via the official SSO portal. This one-time fee simplifies applying for all future state exams without having to pay application fees repeatedly.

• Other State Candidates: Applicants belonging to states other than Rajasthan—regardless of their category—will be treated as General Category and must pay Rs. 600/-.
• Previously Paid OTR: If you have already paid the OTR fee for any previous Rajasthan recruitment, you DO NOT need to pay this fee again.

IV. Complete List of Departmental Posts

The RSSB has officially released the list of 14 key departmental posts and services that fall under the 12th-level Common Eligibility Test 2026.

Note: The exact number of vacancies is not announced within the CET notification and will be published during the separate main recruitment advertisements.

V. Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

• Rules for "Appearing" Candidates: Candidates who are currently appearing or are scheduled to appear in the final year of their Senior Secondary (12th grade) examination are fully eligible to apply for the Rajasthan CET 2026. However, they must officially acquire and prove their educational qualification within the timeframe specified when applying for the main exams.

VI. Complete Age Limit & Relaxation Rules

The crucial date for calculating the age limit is January 1, 2027. The candidate must have completed 18 years of age and must not have reached 40 years of age.

• Widows and Divorced Women: No upper age limit (must be below the state retirement age).
• Ex-Servicemen: A maximum age relaxation of 15 years is applicable, subject to an upper age cap of 50 years (55 years for lower posts).
• The "3-Year Gap" Rule: If no recruitment was held for a specific post in recent years, candidates who were eligible during that period will be deemed eligible, with a maximum relaxation of 3 years.

VII. Application Dates & Exam Schedule

VIII. Important Rules, Disqualifications, and Correction Policy

1. Disqualifications for Appointment

• Multiple Spouses: Any candidate with more than one living spouse.
• Dowry: Any married candidate who accepted dowry during their marriage.
• More Than Two Children Rule: Any candidate who has more than two children born on or after June 1, 2002. Exceptions apply for multiple births in a single delivery, disabled children, or remarriage.
• Debarred Candidates: Any candidate debarred for using unfair means or forgery.

2. Procedure for Amendment / Correction

To modify your Name, Father's Name, DOB, or Gender, you must first update the records in your original Aadhaar Card or Jan Aadhaar Card, then sync it via the OTR "Fetch" button.

3. Prevention of Unfair Means

Under the Rajasthan Public Examination Act, 2022: Caught candidates face up to 3 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 1 Lakh. Conspirators face 5 to 10 years of imprisonment and fines up to 10 Crores.

IX. Complete Reservation Rules & Official Helpline

• Women Reservation: 30% Category-Wise Horizontal Reservation (including 8% for widows and 2% for divorced women). If widow candidates are not available, seats go to divorced women and vice versa.
• Out-of-State Migrants: All candidates who are original residents of states other than Rajasthan will be treated strictly under the General (Unreserved) category.
• OBC/MBC Women: Married female candidates must submit a Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate issued strictly based on their father’s name, income, and residence.
• Helpline Number: 0141-2722520 (Official Website: rssb.rajasthan.gov.in).

X. Detailed Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme

XI. The Ultimate Detailed Syllabus

1. History, Art, and Culture of Rajasthan

2. Geography (India & Rajasthan)

3. Indian Political System & Economy of Rajasthan

4. Everyday Science & Public Health

5. Logical Reasoning, Math & Computer Knowledge

6. General Hindi & General English

7. Current Affairs

• Major contemporary events at the State and National level (Politics, Economy, Sports, Tech).
• Famous personalities and Government programs.
• Civic Duties: Fundamental Duties and Moral Values.
• Salient Provisions of The Rajasthan Public Examination (Measures for Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2022.

XII. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)