RSSB CET Notification 2026 Out for Graduate & Senior Secondary Level: Apply Online, Exam Date, Eligibility, Vacancy, Official PDF, Syllabus, Exam Pattern & Latest Updates

RSSB CET Notification 2026 has brought good news for lakhs of Rajasthan government job aspirants this year. The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board has released two separate notifications  one for the Graduate Level and one for the Senior Secondary Level  and both are now open for online application. Whether you are a graduate hoping to become a Patwari or Junior Accountant, or a 12th pass candidate targeting Forest Guard or Junior Assistant posts, this single common eligibility test decides your entry ticket. In this guide, we cover everything about RSSB CET Notification 2026, from the official notification PDF to apply online steps, so you don't have to search anywhere else.
 

RSSB CET Notification 2026 covers two separate exams under one umbrella system  Graduate Level and Senior Secondary Level  and understanding the difference between the two is the first step before you apply online. Both notifications ask for Graduate Level qualification or 12th pass qualification respectively, both are linked to the exam date announced by the board, and both feed into the same OTR-based application form. Below, we explain the latest update, official PDF download links, important dates, eligibility, application fee, exam pattern, syllabus, admit card, and result process for RSSB CET Notification 2026 in simple language.

RSSB CET Notification 2026 Latest Update

• RSSB CET Senior Secondary Level 2026 (Advertisement No. 08/2026) notification released on 24 June 2026; online application open from 24 June to 23 July 2026 (11:59 PM).
• RSSB CET Graduate Level 2026 (Advertisement No. 09/2026) notification released with online application window from 04 July 2026 to 02 August 2026 (11:59 PM).
• RSSB CET Senior Secondary Level 2026 exam is scheduled from 23 to 25 October 2026 (offline OMR mode).
• RSSB CET Graduate Level 2026 exam is scheduled from 01 to 03 December 2026 (offline OMR mode).
• Candidates whose CET (Graduate Level) 2024 score validity expired on 11 February 2026 must re-apply for CET Graduate Level 2026.
• Both notifications carry negative marking of 1/3 mark per wrong answer and a mandatory fifth option (E) for unattempted questions.

RSSB CET Notification 2026 Overview

RSSB CET Notification 2026 Official PDF Download

Both official notifications are published on the RSSB website. The Graduate Level notification (Advertisement No. 09/2026, dated 01.07.2026, digitally signed by Secretary Preeti Mathur) and the Senior Secondary Level notification (Advertisement No. 08/2026, dated 24.06.2026) can be downloaded from the "News/Notification" section at rssb.rajasthan.gov.in. Always cross-check the advertisement number and release date before relying on any PDF copy shared on third-party sites.

RSSB CET Notification 2026 Important Dates

RSSB CET Notification 2026: Graduate vs Senior Secondary Level Comparison

RSSB CET Graduate Level Notification 2026

The RSSB CET Graduate Level Notification 2026 is issued under Advertisement No. 09/2026 dated 01 July 2026, released under the Rajasthan Subordinate and Ministerial Service (Common Eligibility Test) Rules, 2022. It acts as a single eligibility test for 12 subordinate services. Passing this test alone does not guarantee a job  candidates must separately qualify in the main departmental recruitment exam or interview held by the concerned recruiting agency.
An important point candidates from earlier cycles should note: the score of CET Graduate Level 2024 became invalid from 11 February 2026 since its one-year validity period from the result date expired. So even candidates who already have a 2024 score must apply fresh for RSSB CET Graduate Level Notification 2026 if they want to remain eligible.

RSSB CET Senior Secondary Notification 2026

The RSSB CET Senior Secondary Notification 2026 is issued under Advertisement No. 08/2026, released on 24 June 2026. It is meant for candidates who have passed or are appearing in their 12th class (Senior Secondary) from a recognised board. This test acts as the eligibility gateway for 14 subordinate and clerical services, including well-known posts like Forest Guard (Vanpal) and Police Constable. Just like the Graduate Level exam, clearing the Senior Secondary CET only makes a candidate eligible for the departmental main exam  it is not a direct appointment.

RSSB CET Vacancy 2026

RSSB CET Notification 2026, for both levels, does not carry a fixed vacancy figure at the notification stage. Vacancies under each of the 12 (Graduate) and 14 (Senior Secondary) services will be announced separately, service-wise and department-wise, when the respective recruiting department releases its main recruitment advertisement. Candidates should treat CET purely as a qualifying exam and watch each department's page for the actual number of posts.

RSSB CET Post Details

Graduate Level – 12 Services

Senior Secondary Level – 14 Services

RSSB CET Eligibility 2026

Education

For Graduate Level, candidates must hold a Graduation degree or its equivalent. For Senior Secondary Level, candidates must have passed Class 12th or its equivalent, and candidates appearing in their final year may also apply, provided they acquire the qualification before the main departmental exam. Post-specific qualification will follow the relevant service rules issued with each main recruitment.

Age

For both levels, candidates must have completed 18 years and must not have crossed 40 years as on 1 January 2027.

Nationality

Applicants must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962, or a person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or specified East African countries with the intention of settling in India permanently, subject to an eligibility certificate from the Government of India.

Age Relaxation

RSSB CET Application Fee

RSSB CET Notification 2026 fixes a simple, category-wise application fee for both levels. Before you start the RSSB CET apply online process, check your exact fee slab below to avoid payment errors.

Fee is paid once through OTR  candidates who already completed OTR payment in an earlier cycle do not need to pay again. Payment can be made via e-Mitra kiosks, Jan Suvidha Kendra (CSC), net banking, debit card, or credit card. Candidates from other states in SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS categories are treated as General category and pay ₹600.

RSSB CET Apply Online 2026

Applying for RSSB CET Notification 2026 is fully online through the SSO Portal. Follow these simple steps carefully so your Rajasthan CET application form gets submitted without any last-minute mistake.

Step-by-Step Process

1. Visit the SSO Portal at sso.rajasthan.gov.in and log in with your SSO ID.
2. Under Citizen Apps (G2C), select "Recruitment Portal".
3. Click "Apply Now" against the relevant CET (Graduate Level or Senior Secondary Level 2026).
4. If OTR is not already done, complete One Time Registration first (category, disability status, home state) and pay the fee.
5. Once OTR is complete, your live photo, signature, and category details auto-populate into the application.
6. Fill in the remaining details of the RSSB CET Online Form 2026 carefully.
7. Preview the form (this is not the same as submission) and click Final Submit.
8. Note down and save the Application ID generated after submission.

OTR Process

OTR (One Time Registration) is a one-time step tied to your SSO ID. All future RSSB and RPSC applications reuse the same OTR details, so entering your category, home state, and disability status accurately the first time avoids repeated corrections later.

SSO Login

Every applicant must use their own SSO ID for the RSSB CET Login. Applications filed through another person's SSO ID are treated as invalid, regardless of intent.

Application Form

The RSSB CET Application Form 2026 pulls certain fields directly from OTR (name, father's name, date of birth, photo, signature, category)  these cannot be changed after submission except during the specific correction windows described below.

RSSB CET Important Documents

Before filling the RSSB CET Notification 2026 application form, keep these important documents ready. Having everything scanned and organised in advance makes the online application process quick and error-free.

1. SSO ID login credentials
2. Aadhaar / Jan-Aadhaar card
3. Educational qualification certificates (as per post-level requirement)
4. Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS), where applicable
5. Live photograph captured through OTR
6. Scanned signature (Hindi and English) as per prescribed size
7. Left thumb impression scan
8. Disability certificate, for Divyang candidates

RSSB CET Selection Process

RSSB CET Notification 2026 works purely as an eligibility test, not a direct recruitment exam. Understanding the full RSSB CET selection process helps candidates plan their next steps after qualifying.

Clearing the RSSB CET Selection Process for Stage 1 only makes a candidate eligible to compete in Stage 2 for whichever specific posts they choose to apply for  it does not itself guarantee employment.

RSSB CET Exam Pattern

Graduate Level Pattern

Senior Secondary Level Pattern

Comparison Table

An important RSSB CET Negative Marking rule applies to both levels: each question has five options (A, B, C, D, E). If you skip a question, you must darken option E. Skipping more than 10% of questions without darkening any option, including E, leads to disqualification.

RSSB CET Syllabus

The RSSB CET Syllabus 2026 for both levels broadly covers History of India and Rajasthan, Art, Culture & Heritage of Rajasthan, Geography of India and Rajasthan, Indian Polity with special reference to Rajasthan, Economy of India and Rajasthan, Science and Technology / Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning and Mathematics, Current Affairs and Civic Duty, Public Health, Computer Knowledge, and Language Knowledge (General Hindi and General English). Below is a simple subject-wise table for both levels. 

RSSB CET Graduate Level Syllabus 2026

RSSB CET Senior Secondary Level Syllabus 2026

Note: The Senior Secondary Level subject list above follows the broad topic structure of the previous CET Senior Secondary cycle. Candidates should confirm any topic-level changes against the official RSSB CET Senior Secondary Notification 2026 PDF once fully reviewed.

RSSB CET Salary

Many candidates search for RSSB CET Notification 2026 salary details before choosing their preferred post. Here is an approximate pay level overview for the major services covered under this exam.

RSSB CET Application Status

Once your RSSB CET Online Form is submitted, you can check your Application Status / Checklist by logging into the SSO Portal, selecting Recruitment Portal, going to "My Recruitment", and clicking the "Checklist" tab, then "View Checklist" for the relevant exam.

RSSB CET City Intimation Slip

Before releasing the admit card, RSSB usually issues a City Intimation Slip informing candidates which city their exam centre will be allotted in. This will be published on the SSO Portal and Recruitment Portal closer to the exam date for both CET Graduate Level and Senior Secondary Level 2026.

RSSB CET Admit Card

The RSSB CET Admit Card 2026 will be issued only online through SSO Login and the Recruitment Portal link. No admit card is sent by post. Candidates should keep their Application ID and SSO ID ready. (Bookmark our RSSB CET Admit Card 2026 page for the direct download link once released.)

RSSB CET Answer Key

After the exam, RSSB uploads the question paper and provisional answer key on its website. Candidates can raise objections against the answer key by paying a fee of ₹100 per objection within the notified window. (Check our RSSB CET Answer Key 2026 page for updates.)

RSSB CET Result

RSSB publishes CET scores of all candidates who appeared, on the SSO ID dashboard, and the list of successful candidates on its website. There is no combined merit list for CET itself  it only certifies eligibility for further departmental exams. (Visit our RSSB CET Result 2026 page once declared.)

RSSB CET Cut Off

RSSB CET does not have a traditional post-wise cut off like a recruitment exam. Instead, it applies a flat Minimum Qualifying Marks criterion  40% for General category and 35% for SC/ST candidates (with additional 5% relaxation for Divyang candidates)  to determine eligibility for the next stage. (See our RSSB CET Cut Off page for department-wise trends once main exams are announced.)

RSSB CET Score Validity

As per the Personnel Department notification dated 16 January 2025, an RSSB CET score remains valid for three years from the date of result declaration. Candidates get multiple attempts to improve their score, and the best valid score among attempts is considered for departmental recruitment, as long as it has not expired.

RSSB CET Reservation Rules

• Horizontal reservation for women: 30% category-wise, of which 8% for widows and 2% for divorced women within the women's quota.
• SC/ST backlog vacancies are carried forward for up to three subsequent recruitment years if suitable candidates are unavailable.
• EWS candidates get 10% reservation as per state notification.
• Most Backward Class (MBC / Sahariya-type) candidates in specified areas get reservation per applicable notifications.
• Outstanding sportspersons get 2% horizontal reservation.
• Ex-servicemen get 12.5% horizontal reservation in direct recruitment.
• Candidates from other states belonging to reserved categories are treated as General category for RSSB CET purposes.
• RSSB CET OTR Rules
• OTR (One Time Registration) fee, once paid, need not be paid again in future RSSB or RPSC exams. However, if a candidate remains absent in two or more exams conducted by RPSC, RSSB, or any Rajasthan recruitment agency within the same financial year (1 April–31 March), the OTR facility gets blocked. Reactivating it the first time costs a ₹750 penalty; a repeat block in the same financial year raises the penalty to ₹1,500.

RSSB CET Preparation Tips

Smart preparation can make a real difference in RSSB CET Notification 2026 results. These simple, practical RSSB CET preparation tips will help you study efficiently and manage negative marking confidently.
Start with Rajasthan-specific History, Geography, and Culture, since these carry heavy weightage in both levels.

• Revise Current Affairs of the last 6–8 months regularly, since RSSB frequently asks recent state and national events.
• Practice previous year RSSB CET papers and mock tests to get used to the negative marking and five-option pattern. (See our RSSB CET Previous Year Papers page.)
• Don't skip more than 10% of questions unattempted  remember to darken option E for skipped questions.
• Keep a dedicated slot for Reasoning & Mathematics since accuracy matters more than speed here due to negative marking.
• Refer to standard RSSB CET Books recommended by past toppers for structured revision. (See our RSSB CET Books page.)

What's New in RSSB CET Notification 2026?

• Senior Secondary Level CET now carries negative marking of 1/3 per wrong answer  a change from the CET Senior Secondary 2024 cycle, which had no negative marking.
• Both levels now use an identical five-option OMR format with mandatory option E for unattempted questions.
• Score validity remains fixed at 3 years across both levels, per the January 2025 Personnel Department notification.
• Graduate Level 2024 scores expired on 11 February 2026, making fresh application compulsory for that group in 2026.

Rajasthan CET Notification 2026: Conclusion

RSSB CET Notification 2026 is the single most important eligibility test for Rajasthan government job aspirants this year, covering both Graduate Level and Senior Secondary Level candidates through Advertisement No. 09/2026 and 08/2026 respectively. With application windows already open, candidates should apply well before the last date, keep their OTR details accurate, and begin structured preparation immediately, since the exam dates  October and December 2026  are not far away.

Rajasthan CET Notification 2026 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Our Courses

Computer Anudeshak Course & Batch 2026 | Live Classes, Notes, Tests

• Started on 10-07-2026
• Live Attractive Sessions
• Based on Latest pattern

View Full Schedule

4th Grade Exam

• Started on 08-07-2026
• Live Attractive Sessions
• Based on Latest pattern

View Full Schedule