Jaipur: The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB / RSMSSB), Jaipur, under the direction of Chairman Alok Raj, has issued an updated official examination schedule for the Common Eligibility Test (CET) 2026. The revision comes as a major relief for over 40 lakh registered applicants across Rajasthan, allowing extra time for preparation following schedule adjustments made due to state administrative arrangements and local body elections.
According to the revised notification, the CET Senior Secondary (12th) Level Examination 2026 will be held from December 1 to December 3, 2026 in dual daily shifts. Meanwhile, the CET Graduation Level Examination 2026 is scheduled for January 16 to January 18, 2027.
Rajasthan CET 2026: Comprehensive Revised Timetable
Important Rules & Key Changes Introduced in CET 2026
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Scorecard Validity Extended to 3 Years: The RSSB CET scorecard validity has been extended from 1 year to 3 years from the date of result publication.
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Minimum Qualifying Cut-off: Candidates must secure a minimum of 40% marks (with a 5% relaxation for SC/ST candidates) to be eligible for secondary departmental recruitment notifications.
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Implementation of 1/3rd Negative Marking: Every incorrect attempt will invite a penalty of 1/3rd () mark deduction.
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Mandatory 5th Option (‘E’) in OMR Sheet:
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Every question features 5 options: A, B, C, D, and E.
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Option ‘E’ must be darkened if a candidate chooses not to attempt the question.
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Leaving all 5 options unshaded triggers a 1/3rd negative mark penalty per question.
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If a candidate leaves more than 10% of the total questions unattempted without darkening option ‘E’, they will face direct disqualification.
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An extra 10 minutes of examination time is allotted exclusively to verify and darken unanswered questions with option ‘E’.
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Detailed Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
Senior Secondary Level CET Exam Pattern
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Mode: Offline (OMR Sheet Based)
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Total Questions: 120 Questions
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Maximum Marks: 240 Marks
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Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes ($+$10 extra minutes for 5th option check)
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Marking: marks for each correct answer; () for incorrect answers.
Graduation Level CET Exam Pattern
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Mode: Offline (OMR Sheet Based)
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Total Questions: 150 Questions
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Maximum Marks: 300 Marks
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Duration: 3 Hours
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Marking: marks for correct answer; () for incorrect answers.
Subject Breakdown & Syllabus Overview
Both examination papers evaluate candidates across seven key core areas:
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General Science & Computer Knowledge: Basic physics, chemistry, biology, life sciences, and introductory IT fundamentals.
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Rajasthan State Special Knowledge: History, art, culture, literature, geography, polity, and economic development of Rajasthan.
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Indian General Studies: Basic Indian Constitution, polity, geography, and current national events.
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General English: Sentence correction, idioms, phrases, direct-indirect speech, and comprehension.
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General Hindi: Grammar, sandhi, samas, synonyms, antonyms, and administrative terms.
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Quantitative Aptitude: Percentage, profit & loss, ratio, simple & compound interest, data interpretation.
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Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability: Analogies, coding-decoding, series, blood relations, and spatial reasoning.
Scope & Target Recruitment Posts
Clearing the CET exam serves as an entry gateway to appear in the secondary tier exams for government job openings in Rajasthan:
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Under Senior Secondary CET: Rajasthan Police Constable, Lower Division Clerk (LDC Grade-II), Junior Assistant, Hostel Superintendent (Graded), and Laboratory Assistant.
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Under Graduation Level CET: Patwari, Junior Accountant, Platoon Commander, Tehsil Revenue Accountant (TRA), Female Empowerment Supervisor, Deputy Jailor, and Hostel Superintendent Grade-II.
Instructions for Exam Day & Admit Card Details
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Admit Card Issuance: Hall tickets will be made accessible online 7 to 10 days before the exam (around the last week of November 2026). Candidates must carry a printed admit card along with an original government-issued photo identity proof (preferably Aadhaar Card containing the complete birth date).
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Reporting Time: Candidates must report 2 hours prior to the exam commencement. Exam center gates close strictly 1 hour before the scheduled start time.
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Dress Code Requirements: Candidates must adhere strictly to the RSSB dress code (half-sleeve shirts/t-shirts, simple slippers, or ankle-length shoes/sandals without big buttons or metal embellishments). Watches, calculators, belts, and electronic gadgets are strictly banned inside the hall.
Direct Official Links
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Official Website: rssb.rajasthan.gov.in
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SSO Login Portal: sso.rajasthan.gov.in
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – RSSB Rajasthan CET 2026
Q1. What are the new revised exam dates for Rajasthan CET 2026?
Ans: As per the official notification, the CET Senior Secondary (12th) Level Exam will be conducted from December 1 to December 3, 2026, while the CET Graduation Level Exam will take place from January 16 to January 18, 2027.
Q2. For how long is the RSSB CET 2026 scorecard valid?
Ans: The CET scorecard will remain valid for 3 years from the date of result declaration.
Q3. Is there negative marking in the RSSB CET 2026 examination?
Ans: Yes, a strict negative marking scheme of $1/3^{\text{rd}}$ ($0.33$) mark deduction applies for every incorrect answer.
Q4. What is the mandatory 5th Option (‘E’) in the OMR sheet?
Ans: If you decide not to attempt a question, you must darken Option ‘E’. Leaving all options blank incurs a $1/3^{\text{rd}}$ mark penalty. Leaving more than 10% of total questions completely unshaded leads to direct disqualification.
Q5. What is the minimum qualifying score required in CET 2026?
Ans: Candidates must score a minimum of 40% marks (35% for SC/ST category candidates) to be considered qualified for upcoming state recruitment processes.
Q6. When will the RSSB CET 2026 Admit Cards be released?
Ans: Hall tickets will be published online on the official website (rssb.rajasthan.gov.in) approximately 7 to 10 days before the exam date (expected by the last week of November 2026).
Conclusion
The postponement of the Rajasthan Common Eligibility Test (CET) 2026 provides registered aspirants with an extended study timeline to align their preparation with the revised syllabus and exam pattern. Given the introduction of a 3-year scorecard validity, competitive candidate volume, and strict 1/3rd negative marking rules, candidates must focus on strategic revision, mock tests, and precise OMR filling techniques.
Aspirants are strongly advised to regularly monitor the official RSSB portal (rssb.rajasthan.gov.in) or log in via their SSO ID for center updates, shift allotments, and official admit card download releases.