Rajasthan RSSB CET Graduate 2026: Complete Notification

A fresh batch of government seats in Rajasthan has been announced through RSSB CET Graduate 2026. The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has issued Advertisement No. 09/2026 for the Common Eligibility Test (CET) for Graduate Level posts. This exam serves as the eligibility gateway for 12 different posts across various departments including Patwari, Junior Accountant, UDC, Supervisor, and Gram Vikas Adhikari. The offline OMR-based examination will be conducted from 1 December 2026 to 3 December 2026. Application window opens on 4 July 2026 and closes on 2 August 2026. Unlike many CET exams, this includes a unique “Option E” rule where candidates must darken bubble E for unattempted questions or face 1/3 negative marking.

Based on official notification by Rajasthan Staff Selection Board. Verified: July 2026.

Quick Eligibility Check for RSSB CET Graduate 2026

Expert Note: The CET score is valid for three years from the result date. Candidates can improve their score by appearing multiple times. CET 2024 scores expired on 11 February 2026, so all candidates must apply fresh.

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Important Dates for RSSB CET Graduate 2026

Post Details Under CET Graduate 2026

Note: The exact number of vacancies for each post will be announced when the Board issues the main examination advertisement. Specific departmental service rules apply for each post regarding educational qualification, age, and experience.

One Time Registration (OTR) Fee Details

Penalty for Absenteeism: As per DoP circular dated 09.05.2025, if a candidate does not appear in two exams conducted by RSSB/RPSC/any Rajasthan agency in a financial year, OTR access will be blocked. First block: ₹750 penalty. Second block: ₹1,500 penalty to reactivate.

Age Limit and Relaxation

General Age Limit: Minimum 18 years and maximum 40 years as on 1 January 2027. However, specific posts may have different age limits as per their service rules.

Age Relaxations (Non-Cumulative)

Note: The maximum age limit after all relaxations cannot exceed 56 years (except for specific cases like widows).

Educational Eligibility Criteria

Minimum Qualification: Graduate or its equivalent from a recognized university.

Important Provisions:

• Final year students may apply but MUST acquire the graduate degree as per departmental rules.
• Specific educational qualifications, age, and experience for each post will be as per the respective service rules.
• These details will be mentioned in the main examination advertisement issued for each post.

Candidates Appearing in Final Year

Students in the final year of graduation are eligible to apply for the CET. However, they must complete their degree before the appointment stage as per the concerned department’s service rules. Failure to produce the degree certificate at the time of document verification will lead to cancellation of candidature.

Selection Process

Stage 1: Common Eligibility Test (CET) – Offline OMR

The CET will be conducted offline using OMR sheets on 1-3 December 2026. It consists of 150 multiple-choice questions carrying 300 marks total. The duration is 3 hours.

Stage 2: Main Examination / Interview

After the CET, candidates who qualify (minimum 40% marks, 35% for SC/ST) will be considered for the main examination or interview conducted by the respective department. The CET score is valid for three years from the result date.

Stage 3: Document Verification

Candidates who are provisionally selected must submit self-attested copies of all required documents with two sets of application forms to the Board office.

Important: CET qualification does not guarantee selection. Candidates must appear in the departmental main examination/interview and meet all eligibility criteria.

Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme

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Marking Scheme

• All questions carry equal marks (2 marks each)
• Correct Answer: +2 marks
• Incorrect Answer: -2/3 marks (one-third of total marks)
• Unattempted Question: 0 marks (BUT must darken Option E)

Option ‘E’ Rule (CRITICAL)

• Each question has 5 options: A, B, C, D, E
• For unattempted questions, candidates MUST darken Option E
• If none of the 5 options is darkened for any question, 1/3 marks will be deducted for that question
• After solving the paper, 10 extra minutes are given to darken Option E for all unanswered questions
• Candidates who do not darken any circle in more than 10% of questions shall be disqualified

Complete Syllabus for CET Graduate 2026

History of India and Rajasthan

• Important events in Indian history; social and religious reform movements (19th-20th century)
• Indian Freedom Movement: various phases, major events, freedom fighters from different regions
• Rajasthan’s contribution to 1857 Revolt; tribal and peasant movements in Rajasthan
• Political awakening and Praja Mandal movement in Rajasthan
• Post-independence nation-building; national integration; reorganization of states
• Integration of Rajasthan

History, Art, Culture, Literature, Traditions, and Heritage of Rajasthan

• Ancient civilizations: Kalibangan, Ahar, Ganeshwar, Balathal, Bairath
• Significant historical events, rulers, administrative and revenue systems
• Architecture: forts, monuments, art forms, paintings, handicrafts
• Major literary works and regional dialects of Rajasthan
• Fairs, festivals, folk music, folk dances
• Religious movements, saints, folk deities
• Important historical sites

Geography of India

• Physical features: Mountains, Plateaus, Deserts, Plains
• Climate and Monsoon system
• Major rivers, dams, lakes, oceans
• Wildlife and sanctuaries
• Major crops: Wheat, Rice, Cotton, Sugarcane, Tea, Coffee
• Major minerals: Iron ore, Manganese, Bauxite, Mica
• Energy resources: Conventional and Non-conventional
• Major industries and industrial regions
• National highways, transport, trade
• Population: Growth, Density, Literacy, Sex ratio
• Disaster Management and Climate change

Geography of Rajasthan

• Geological structure and physiographic divisions
• Climatic conditions and regions
• Drainage system, lakes, ponds, dams, water conservation
• Natural vegetation, wildlife, sanctuaries
• Soils, major crops (Rabi and Kharif)
• Population: Distribution, Growth, Density, Literacy, Sex ratio, Urbanization
• Major tribes, metallic and non-metallic minerals
• Energy resources: Renewable and Non-renewable
• Tourism, transport: National Highways, Rail, Air

Indian Political System (with special reference to Rajasthan)

• Constituent Assembly; Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s role
• Nature and features of Indian Constitution, Preamble, Fundamental Rights, DPSP
• Federal structure, Constitutional amendments, Emergency provisions, PIL
• President, Prime Minister, Council of Ministers, Parliament, Supreme Court
• National institutions: Election Commission, CAG, Finance Commission, Lokpal, NHRC, NITI Aayog, National Information Commission
• Political and Administrative System of Rajasthan: Governor, Chief Minister, Legislative Assembly, High Court, RPSC, District Administration, State Human Rights Commission, Lokayukta, State Election Commission, State Finance Commission, State Information Commission, Local Self Government, Panchayati Raj

Economy of India

• Budget Making, Banking, Public Finance, GST, National Income, Growth and Development
• Fiscal and Monetary Policies
• Subsidies, Public Distribution System
• E-commerce
• Major sectors: Agriculture, Industry, Service, Trade
• Green Revolution, White Revolution, Blue Revolution
• Five Year Plans and Planning System
• Economic reforms and Liberalisation

Economy of Rajasthan

• Food and Commercial Crops
• Irrigation and River Valley Projects; Wasteland and Drought-Prone Area Development
• Industrial development: Agro-based, Mineral-based, Small, Cottage, Village Industries
• Export goods, Handicrafts
• Poverty and Unemployment: concepts, types, causes, solutions, flagship schemes
• Social Justice and Empowerment: provisions for weaker sections
• Welfare schemes and acts; Development institutions; Cooperative movement
• Small enterprises and financial institutions
• Role of Panchayati Raj in rural development
• MGNREGA; Viksit Bharat GRAM G

Science and Technology

• Physical and Chemical changes
• Acids, Alkalis and Salts
• Electric current, heat, work and energy
• Diet and nutrition, blood groups, Rh factor
• Health care; infectious, non-infectious, zoonotic diseases
• Environmental and ecological changes and their effects
• Biodiversity, conservation of natural resources, sustainable development
• Economic importance of animals and plants
• Agriculture, horticulture, forestry, animal husbandry (Rajasthan context)
• Information and Communication Technology
• Defence Technology, Space Technology, Satellites
• Science and Technology development in Rajasthan

Logical Reasoning & Mathematics

• Blood relations, Number Series, Alphabet Series
• Clock, Calendar
• Mental ability and analytical ability
• Square, square root, cube root of whole numbers
• Factoring, quadratic equations, logarithms
• LCM & HCF, average, profit-loss, percentage
• Simple interest, compound interest, ratio-proportion
• Time, speed, distance, work and time
• Angles and lines, rectilinear figures, congruence of triangles
• Area of triangles, circles, ellipses, rectangles, spheres, cylinders
• Trigonometric ratios, heights and distances
• Mean, median, mode
• Volume of spheres, cylinders, cubes, cones
• Graphical representation: graphs, bar charts, pie charts, line graphs

Current Events and Civic Duty

• Major contemporary events at State, National, International level (politics, economy, society, culture, technology, geography, ecology, sports)
• Famous personalities
• State and national-level programs and policies
• Civic Duties: Fundamental Duties and Moral Values
• Salient provisions of The Rajasthan Public Examination (Measures for Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Act, 2022

Public Health

• Basics of First Aid, CPR
• Types of drug abuse and preventive measures
• Physical and mental fitness of youth
• Health risks of social media addiction and preventive measures

Computer Knowledge

• Characteristics and applications of computers
• Operating System, Internet and E-Mail
• Memory (RAM, ROM), File System, Input/Output devices
• MS Office: MS Word, MS Excel/Spreadsheet, MS PowerPoint
• Cyber Security
• E-Services
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)

General English

• Articles and Determiners
• Tense/Sequence of tenses
• Voice: Active and Passive
• Narration: Direct and Indirect
• Prepositions
• Translation (English to Hindi and vice-versa)
• Synonyms and Antonyms
• Comprehension
• Glossary of official/technical terms (with Hindi version)
• Letter writing: Official, Demi-official, Informal (objective questions)
• Idioms and Phrases
• One Word Substitution

General Hindi

• Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Verb, Adverb, Case, Indeclinable
• Compound and its analysis
• Compound, types, formation and resolution of compound words
• Prefix and Suffix
• Antonyms, Synonyms, Homonyms
• Punctuation marks
• Glossary of technical terms (Hindi equivalents)
• Spellings (correction of incorrect words)
• Sentence correction
• One word substitution
• Idioms and Proverbs
• Official language Hindi – Constitutional status
• Knowledge of office orders, circulars, notifications, demi-official letters, tenders, press releases

How to Apply for RSSB CET Graduate 2026

1. Visit the Rajasthan SSO Portal: sso.rajasthan.gov.in
2. Login with your SSO credentials (or create a new account)
3. Select Citizen Apps (G2C) and choose Recruitment Portal
4. Click Apply Now for CET Graduate 2026
5. If OTR (One Time Registration) fee is not paid, complete OTR first:
   • Select your category (UR/EWS/OBC/MBC/SC/ST)
   • Select disability status and home state
   • Pay the prescribed OTR fee (₹600/₹400)
6. Fill the application form – note that category/disability/domicile details will be auto-filled from OTR
7. Enter visible body mark (mandatory field)
8. Upload educational qualification details and other required documents in the Document Details section
9. Preview the application and click Final Submit
10. Note down the Application ID (if not received, application is not accepted)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the exam date for RSSB CET Graduate 2026?

The offline OMR-based examination will be conducted from 1 December 2026 to 3 December 2026. The Board reserves the right to change these dates.

What is the application last date for RSSB CET Graduate 2026?

Online applications close on 2 August 2026 at 11:59 PM. Candidates are advised not to wait until the last day to avoid technical issues.

What is the exam pattern for RSSB CET Graduate 2026?

150 multiple-choice questions covering 15+ subjects. Duration: 3 hours. Total marks: 300. Each correct answer: +2 marks. Each incorrect answer: -2/3 marks. There is a unique Option E rule for unattempted questions.

What is the age limit for RSSB CET Graduate 2026?

General category: 18-40 years as on 1 January 2027. Relaxations: 5 years for General female/SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS, 10 years for reserved female, 15 years for Ex-Servicemen, and no age limit for widows/divorced women.

What is the application fee for RSSB CET Graduate 2026?

OTR fee is one-time: ₹600 for General/OBC/MBC (creamy layer), ₹400 for Rajasthan domicile SC/ST/OBC-NCL/MBC-NCL/EWS and all PwBD candidates.

Is final year graduation students eligible for RSSB CET 2026?

Yes, final year students can apply. However, they must complete their degree before appointment as per departmental service rules.

What is the Option E rule in RSSB CET exams?

Each question has 5 options (A-E). For unattempted questions, candidates MUST darken Option E. If no circle is darkened, 1/3 marks will be deducted. Not darkening any circle in more than 10% questions leads to disqualification. Extra 10 minutes are given after the exam to darken Option E for unanswered questions.

What documents are required for RSSB CET Graduate 2026 application?

Key documents: Live photograph (captured during OTR), scanned signature, scanned left thumb impression, educational qualification documents, category certificate (if applicable), PwBD certificate with UDID, and valid photo ID.

Can candidates from other states apply for RSSB CET Graduate 2026?

Yes, candidates from other states can apply. However, they will be treated as General category candidates even if they belong to SC/ST/OBC/EWS in their home state. Only Rajasthan domicile candidates can claim reservation benefits.

How long is the RSSB CET score valid?

The CET score is valid for three years from the date of result declaration. CET 2024 scores expired on 11 February 2026, so all candidates must apply fresh for CET 2026.