Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has released the notification for the Common Eligibility Test (Graduation Level) 2026 for recruitment to various subordinate and ministerial services. Interested candidates can check the RSSB CET Graduation Level 2026 eligibility, selection process and other details from the article.
RSSB CET Graduation Level 2026
Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB), Jaipur, has released the detailed advertisement (Advertisement No. 09/2026) for the Common Eligibility Test (CET) Graduation Level–2026 under the Rajasthan Subordinate and Ministerial Services (Common Eligibility Test) Rules, 2022 as amended. The CET Graduation Level is a mandatory qualifying exam for candidates seeking to apply for various subordinate and ministerial services in Rajasthan.
Interested candidates holding the required eligibility can apply online for RSSB CET Graduation Level 2026 from 4th July 2026 onwards. Scroll down the complete article for details regarding the recruitment drive.
RSSB CET Graduation Level 2026 – Highlights
| Organization Name | Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | 09/2026 |
| Exam Name | Common Eligibility Test (CET) – Graduation Level 2026 |
| Post Name | Platoon Commander, Patwari, Junior Accountant, Tehsil Revenue Accountant, Supervisor, Sub-Jailor, Hostel Superintendent Grade-II, Village Development Officer, and others |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 4th July to 2nd August 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR-based) |
| Official Website | rssb.rajasthan.gov.in |
RSSB CET Graduation Level 2026 – Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Apply Online Starts | 4th July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 2nd August 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| CET Exam Dates | 1st December 2026 to 3rd December 2026 |
RSSB CET Graduation Level Notification 2026 PDF Out
RSSB has released the detailed notification (Advertisement No. 09/2026) on 1st July 2026 for the Common Eligibility Test (Graduation Level)–2026. The detailed notification includes eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, application process, and other details.
RSSB CET Notification 2026 PDF – Click to Download
About RSSB CET Graduation Level
The Common Eligibility Test (Graduation Level)–2026 is only a screening/eligibility exam. Mere appearance in the CET and scoring marks does not guarantee a job. Candidates who qualify will still need to appear for the separate main recruitment exam conducted by the respective recruiting department/agency for the specific service, as per that service’s own recruitment rules. The CET score will remain valid for three years from the date of declaration of the result, as per the Personnel Department notification dated 16.01.2025.
RSSB CET Graduation Level 2026 – Services Covered
The Common Eligibility Test (Graduation Level)–2026 is applicable for recruitment to posts under the following services. Check details from the table below.
| S.No | Service Name | Post Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rajasthan Home Guard Subordinate Service | Platoon Commander |
| 2 | Rajasthan Engineering Subordinate Irrigation Service | Patwari |
| 3 | Rajasthan Subordinate Accounts Service | Junior Accountant |
| 4 | Rajasthan Revenue Accounts Subordinate Service | Tehsil Revenue Accountant |
| 5 | Rajasthan Women Empowerment Subordinate Service | Supervisor (Women Empowerment) |
| 6 | Rajasthan Integrated Child Development Subordinate Service | Supervisor |
| 7 | Rajasthan Prisons Subordinate Service | Sub-Jailor |
| 8 | Rajasthan Social Welfare Subordinate Service | Hostel Superintendent Grade-II |
| 9 | Rajasthan Revenue (Land Records, Land Management & Colonization) Subordinate Service | Patwari |
| 10 | Rajasthan Panchayati Raj | Village Development Officer |
| 11 | Rajasthan State Agricultural Marketing Board (Service) | Junior Accountant |
| 12 | Rajasthan Tribal Area Development State & Subordinate Service | Hostel Superintendent (Male/Female) Grade-II |
Note: The department-wise and service-wise number of vacancies will be indicated separately by the Board while issuing the advertisement for the main recruitment exam of the respective service.
RSSB CET Graduation Level 2026 – Eligibility
Educational Qualification
As per the Personnel Department notifications dated 23-05-2022 and 13-10-2022, the educational qualification required to appear in the Common Eligibility Test (Graduation Level) is Graduation or its equivalent.
Candidates who are in the final year of the qualifying degree or awaiting results can also apply; however, they must acquire the qualification as per the provisions of the relevant departmental service rules. The specific educational qualification, age, and experience for recruitment to individual posts covered under the CET will be as prescribed under the relevant service rules governing that post, to be notified separately in the advertisement for the main exam.
Age Limit
Candidates must have attained a minimum age of 18 years and must not have attained 40 years of age as on 1st January 2027.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General Category Women | 5 years |
| SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS Men (Rajasthan domicile) | 5 years |
| SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS Women (Rajasthan domicile) | 10 years |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 5 years (additional, over and above other relaxations, as per Rajasthan Disability Rights Rules, 2018) |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Rajasthan Civil Services (Absorption of Ex-Servicemen) Rules, 1988 |
Note: Age relaxation benefits under different clauses are non-cumulative — only one relaxation provision will be applicable to a candidate.
Nationality
The candidate must be:
- A citizen of India, or
- A subject of Nepal, or
- A subject of Bhutan, or
- A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
- A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or East African countries (Kenya, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia) with the intention of permanently settling in India.
RSSB CET Graduation Level 2026 – Application Form
The online application process for RSSB CET Graduation Level 2026 will start on the official website of RSSB. Candidates can apply online through the SSO Portal by 2nd August 2026.
RSSB CET Apply Online Form 2026 – Click to Apply
Step-by-Step Process to Apply Online
- Visit the SSO Portal at sso.rajasthan.gov.in and log in using your SSO ID.
- Select the “Recruitment Portal” available under Citizen Apps (G2C).
- Click on “Apply Now.”
- If not already done, complete the One Time Registration (OTR) by selecting your category (Unreserved/Reserved), disability status, and home state, and paying the applicable OTR fee.
- Once OTR is completed, proceed to fill the online application form using your SSO ID.
- Upload the required documents in the Document Details section as per the eligibility criteria.
- Enter your visible body mark details (mandatory field).
- Review all entered information carefully, as very limited fields can be edited later.
- Submit the application form and note down the Application ID/Registration Number generated.
- Download and print the final submitted application form for future reference.
RSSB CET Graduation Level 2026 – One Time Registration (OTR) Fee
| Category | OTR Fee |
|---|---|
| General Category & Creamy Layer OBC/MBC | Rs. 600/- |
| Non-Creamy Layer OBC/MBC/EWS/SC/ST (Rajasthan) | Rs. 400/- |
| All PwD (Divyangjan) Candidates | Rs. 400/- |
RSSB CET Graduation Level 2026 – Selection Process
- The Common Eligibility Test (Graduation Level)–2026 will be conducted in OMR (offline) mode.
- The test consists of 150 objective-type multiple-choice questions carrying a total of 300 marks.
- Duration of the exam: 3 hours (180 minutes).
- Each question carries equal marks; there is negative marking — one-third (1/3) of the marks allotted to a question will be deducted for each wrong answer.
- Candidates must obtain a minimum of 40% marks in the CET to be eligible to appear in the written exam/interview conducted for the specific posts covered under CET. SC/ST candidates get a relaxation of up to 5% in the minimum qualifying marks.
- The medium of the exam will be Hindi and English (bilingual, wherever applicable).
Special Instructions on OMR Answer Sheet (5-Option Format)
- Each question has 5 options: A, B, C, D, E.
- Candidates must darken only one circle indicating the correct answer using a blue ball point pen.
- If a candidate does not wish to attempt a question, they must darken option ‘E’.
- If none of the five circles is darkened for a question, 1/3 marks will be deducted for up to 10% of such questions.
- An additional 10 minutes will be given at the end of the exam to darken circle ‘E’ for unattempted questions.
- Candidates who fail to darken any of the five circles for more than 10% of the questions will be disqualified.
RSSB CET Graduation Level 2026 – Exam Pattern & Syllabus
| Subject | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| History of India and Rajasthan (with special reference to Indian National Movement), History, Art, Culture, Literature, Traditions & Heritage of Rajasthan, Geography of India, Geography of Rajasthan, Indian Political System (with special reference to Rajasthan), Economy of India, Economy of Rajasthan, Science & Technology, Logical Reasoning & Mathematics, Current Events & Civic Duty, Public Health, Computer Knowledge, General Hindi, General English | 150 | 300 | 3 Hours |
Key Syllabus Topics
- History & Culture: Ancient civilizations of Rajasthan, Indian freedom movement, integration of Rajasthan, art, architecture, fairs & festivals, folk deities.
- Geography: Physical features, climate, rivers, wildlife, minerals, industries, population of India and Rajasthan.
- Polity: Indian Constitution, fundamental rights, DPSP, national/state institutions, Panchayati Raj.
- Economy: Budget, banking, GST, national income, Green/White/Blue Revolution, five-year plans, Rajasthan’s economy and welfare schemes including MGNREGA.
- Science & Technology: Physical/chemical changes, health care, biodiversity, IT, defence & space technology.
- Reasoning & Mathematics: Blood relations, number/alphabet series, mensuration, trigonometry, averages, ratios, data interpretation.
- Current Affairs & Civic Duty: State, national and international current events; fundamental duties; provisions of the Rajasthan Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2022.
- Public Health: First aid, CPR, drug abuse prevention, mental & physical fitness, social media addiction.
- Computer Knowledge: Operating systems, MS Office, cyber security, e-services, Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- Language: General Hindi and General English grammar, translation, comprehension, and vocabulary.
RSSB CET Graduation Level 2026 – Reservation & Relaxations
- Reservation benefits for SC, ST, OBC, MBC, and EWS categories will be given as per applicable rules.
- Horizontal reservation of 30% for women candidates category-wise.
- 12.5% reservation for Ex-Servicemen in direct recruitment.
- 2% reservation for Outstanding Sportspersons.
- Reservation for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) as per categories notified under the Rajasthan Disability Rights Rules, 2018 (B/LV, D/HH, OA/BA/OL/BL/OAL/CP/LC/Dw/AAV/MDy, ASD(M)/SLD/MI/MD).
- Special provisions exist for candidates from Scheduled Areas, Sahariya tribe of Baran district, widows and divorced women, and Ex-Servicemen.
RSSB CET Graduation Level 2026 – Important Instructions
- Candidates must ensure their live photograph is captured properly through OTR with a clear face, plain light background, and without spectacles glare.
- Scanned signature and thumb impression must be uploaded as per the specified format (JPEG, 20KB–50KB).
- Limited fields (name, father’s name, date of birth, photograph, signature, thumb impression, and educational qualification) cannot be edited after final submission, except during specific correction windows (with a fee of Rs. 300/-).
- Candidates found guilty of impersonation, using unfair means, or furnishing false information will be debarred and may face legal action under the Rajasthan Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Act, 2022 — with penalties including imprisonment up to 3 years and a minimum fine of Rs. 1,00,000/-.
- Admit cards will be issued only through the SSO Login / Recruitment Portal; no admit card will be sent by post.
- Mobile phones, purses, and other prohibited items are not allowed inside the examination centre.
Helpline Details
For queries related to the OTR process, application, or exam:
- E-Mitra Helpline: 0141-2922241 / 2922238
- Online Application Helpline: 0294-3057541
- Email: ITCELL.RSSB@RAJASTHAN.GOV.IN / RECRUITMENTHELPDESK@RAJASTHAN.GOV.IN
- Exam-related grievances: pg.rssb@rajasthan.gov.in
- RSSB Reception (Jaipur): 0141-2722520
FAQs
What is the RSSB CET Graduation Level 2026?
It is a Common Eligibility Test conducted by the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board that serves as a mandatory qualifying exam for candidates seeking recruitment to various subordinate and ministerial services in Rajasthan requiring a graduation-level qualification.
When will the RSSB CET Graduation Level 2026 online application start?
The online application process starts on 4th July 2026 and the last date to apply is 2nd August 2026.
When will the RSSB CET Graduation Level 2026 exam be conducted?
The exam is scheduled to be conducted from 1st December 2026 to 3rd December 2026 in OMR (offline) mode.
What is the minimum qualifying mark required in RSSB CET Graduation Level 2026?
Candidates must secure a minimum of 40% marks, with SC/ST candidates eligible for relaxation of up to 5% in the minimum qualifying marks.
How long will the RSSB CET Graduation Level 2026 score remain valid?
The CET score will remain valid for three years from the date of declaration of the result.
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