Job Description
Overview
The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has officially announced the Common Eligibility Test (CET) for Graduate Level candidates in 2026. This examination serves as a mandatory qualifying gateway for individuals aspiring to join various subordinate and ministerial services across the state. By clearing this test, candidates gain the eligibility required to participate in the main recruitment processes for 12 distinct government services, including roles like Patwari, Supervisor, and Junior Accountant.
Key Responsibilities
- Candidates must successfully qualify the CET to be considered for subsequent main recruitment exams.
- Applicants are required to demonstrate proficiency in subjects including history, geography, reasoning, and general knowledge.
- Successful qualifiers will be eligible to apply for specific departmental vacancies as they are announced.
- Participants must adhere to the OMR-based examination protocols during the three-day testing window.
- Candidates are responsible for ensuring their educational credentials meet the specific requirements of the service they eventually target.
- Applicants must maintain their SSO ID credentials securely for all future recruitment-related communications and admit card downloads.
Why Apply
Securing a valid CET score is a prerequisite for a wide array of government positions in Rajasthan, providing a structured path toward stable public sector employment. The score remains valid for three years, offering multiple opportunities to apply for various state-level roles as they arise.
Important Dates
- Application Start: 04 July 2026
- Application End: 02 August 2026
- Exam Dates: 01-03 December 2026
Quick Facts
- Vacancy: Various (Qualifying Test)
- Location: Rajasthan
- Category: State Govt. Exams
RSSB CET Graduate Level 2026 Notification Out Overview
Registration Date
04 Jul 2026 –
02 Aug 2026
Exam Date
01 Dec 2026
Salary
As per service rules
Vacancies
various
Eligibility
Graduate
Application Link
Vacancy Details
- Platoon Commander
- Patwari
- Junior Accountant
- Tehsil Revenue Accountant
- Supervisor (Women Empowerment)
- Supervisor
- Sub-Jailor
- Hostel Superintendent Grade-II
- Gram Vikas Adhikari
- Hostel Superintendent (Male/Female) Grade-II
How to Apply
- Visit the official SSO Rajasthan portal at sso.rajasthan.gov.in.
- Log in using your unique SSO ID or register if you are a new user.
- Navigate to the 'Recruitment Portal' section under Citizen Apps.
- Locate the RSSB CET Graduate Level 2026 link and click 'Apply Now'.
- Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) if not already done, including payment of the OTR fee.
- Fill in all required personal and educational details accurately.
- Upload your live photograph, signature, and thumb impression as per the specified format.
- Review all entries, submit the form, and print the confirmation page for your records.
Cutoff Marks
40% minimum (35% for SC/ST)
Application Fee
General/Creamy Layer OBC/MBC: ₹600. Non-Creamy Layer OBC/MBC, EWS, SC, ST, and PwD: ₹400. Payment can be made via e-Mitra, CSC, net banking, or card.
Age Limit
18-40 years as on 01-01-2027
Selection Process
The selection process for the RSSB CET Graduate Level 2026 is structured as a qualifying eligibility test. Candidates must first submit their applications online and appear for the OMR-based written examination. Upon the declaration of results, those who meet the minimum qualifying threshold of 40% (with 5% relaxation for SC/ST) will be eligible to apply for the main recruitment exams conducted by the respective departments for the 12 covered services. Final selection for specific posts will be based on the performance in those main exams and subsequent document verification.
Exam Pattern
The exam consists of 150 objective-type questions worth 300 marks, to be completed in 3 hours. The syllabus covers history, geography, polity, economy, science, reasoning, mathematics, current affairs, computer knowledge, and languages. There is a negative marking of 1/3 mark for each incorrect answer. Candidates must mark option 'E' for unattempted questions; failing to mark more than 10% of questions results in disqualification.
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Organization
The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has released the official answer key for the Lab Assistant and Junior Lab Assistant examination held on 9th and 10th May 2026. Candidates can download the PDF from the official website to estimate their scores.
Frequently Asked Questions
The online application window is open from 04 July 2026 to 02 August 2026 (up to 11:59 PM). It is highly recommended to submit your application well before the deadline to avoid potential server issues on the official portal.
Candidates must hold a graduation degree or its equivalent qualification from a recognized university to appear in this Common Eligibility Test. Students in their final year of graduation are also eligible to apply, provided they complete their degree requirements before the final selection stage.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and not more than 40 years old as on 01 January 2027. Category-wise age relaxation is available for reserved categories, including SC, ST, OBC, MBC, EWS, and others, as per the state government's rules.
The examination is scheduled to be held from 01 December 2026 to 03 December 2026. The test will be conducted in an offline, OMR-based mode across various centers in Rajasthan.
There is no fixed vacancy number announced with this notification as it is a qualifying eligibility test. Vacancies for the 12 covered services will be announced separately by the respective recruiting agencies during their main recruitment exams.
The application fee is ₹600 for General and Creamy Layer OBC/MBC candidates, and ₹400 for Non-Creamy Layer OBC/MBC, EWS, SC, ST, and PwD candidates. Payment can be made online through the SSO portal using net banking, debit/credit cards, or e-Mitra kiosks.
The score obtained in this Common Eligibility Test remains valid for a period of 3 years from the date of the result declaration. This score allows candidates to apply for various main recruitment exams conducted during this validity period.
Candidates must score at least 40% marks in the CET to be eligible for the main written exam or interview of the subordinate and ministerial posts. A 5% relaxation in this minimum qualifying mark is provided for SC/ST candidates.
