REET 2023 Notification, Exam Date, Eligibility, Result

The Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan (BSER) is soon expected to release the notification for the REET 2023 Exam. It is an eligibility test to recruit suitable candidates for teaching positions in Rajasthan's government schools. 

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board has released the final result with the list of shortlisted candidates of the REET 2022 exams held for 21,000 primary school teacher posts and 27,000 upper primary teaching posts in September 2023. The exams for the same were held between February-March 2023. 

Those who wish to be appointed as government school teachers in Rajasthan must stay updated with the latest information on the Rajasthan Eligibility Exam for Teachers 2023. This article contains all the important details relevant to the teacher eligibility test. 

Overview

As mentioned earlier, the Rajasthan Eligibility Examination for Teachers is a state-level teacher eligibility test conducted by the BSER. The test is mandatory for candidates who wish to teach in primary and upper primary schools in Rajasthan and is held for two levels respectively (level 1 and level 2).

The REET 2023 notification and the online application form for the exam are expected to be released in October. The notification shall contain all the important exam information, including exam date, eligibility criteria, application process, and exam pattern. Candidates can find the relevant exam updates in the following sections. 

Important Dates for REET 2023

Candidates need to be aware of the important exam events for the eligibility test. The important dates for REET 2023 shall be updated in the table below as and when the Board releases official announcements.

Important Links - REET 2023 

The official information for Rajasthan Teachers eligibility test shall be declared on the official website of Rajasthan Staff Selection Board. The BSER will most likely create a separate portal for registration and other exam activities for candidates of REET 2023. The relevant links available as of date are in the table below:

REET 2023 Vacancy Details 

The official notification for REET 2023 and the vacancy details have not yet been announced by the Board. Through the previous notifications published in December 2022, the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board declared a total of 48,000 vacancies for primary and upper primary teachers. This included 21,000 vacant posts for Level 1 Teachers (primary), and 27,000 posts at Level 2 (upper primary school teachers).   

REET 2023 Eligibility Criteria

It is important for candidates to make sure that they satisfy the REET 2023 eligibility criteria before they decide to apply for the exam. Although the official notification for 2023 has not yet been released, the eligibility conditions to appear in the exam are expected to be the same as prescribed for the last year’s exam cycle. The minimum requirement for educational qualifications, along with the other qualifying criteria, have been explained in brief below. 

(a) Nationality 

As per the eligibility rules set out by the board, an applicant must be: 

1. An Indian citizen,  or
2. A subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or
3. A Tibettan refugee (migrated to India before 1 January 1962),   or
4. A person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka or east African countries to reside permanently in India. 

Before applying, candidates must ensure they conform to the nationality conditions as detailed in the official notification.  

(b) Age Limit:

The notification for REET level 1 and level 2 exams for 2022 laid out the following minimum and maximum age criteria to appear in the exams. 

Minimum Age: 18 years

Maximum Age: 40 years

Note: The Board allows relaxation in the upper age limit to certain categories of candidates. The details of the same shall be available upon the release of the official notification. 

(c) Educational Qualifications:

As per the previous exam cycle, the RSMSSB notification included the following educational qualifications for the different levels of the exam. 

To appear in the REET 2023 exam for Level 1 (primary school teachers for classes 1 to 5), candidates should at least have one of the following educational qualifications: 

• Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education,    Or
• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 45% marks + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education,         Or
• Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks + 4-year B.El.Ed,   Or
• Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks + 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education), Or
• Graduation + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.

For REET Level 2 (upper primary teachers for classes 6 to 8), the candidate must possess one of the following qualifications: 

• Graduation + 2-year diploma in Elementary Education 
• Graduation or Post-graduation (with minimum 50% marks) + B.Ed. 
• Graduation (with at least 45% marks) + 1 year B.Ed. 
• Senior secondary education (with minimum 50% marks) + 4 year B.El.Ed
• Senior secondary education (with minimum 50% marks) + 4-year B.A./B.Sc.Ed. or B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed
• Graduation (with minimum 50% marks) + 1 year B.Ed. (Special Education) 
• PG (with at least 55% marks) + 3 year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed. 

Besides the above basic educational qualifications, the Board specifies certain subject-specific education requirements for REET level 2. Candidates must refer to the official notification for complete details. 

Application Process for REET 2023 

The application forms for REET (Rajasthan Eligibility Examination for Teachers) 2023 shall be filled online on the official website https://rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in with the link i.e.  reetraj2023. Candidates will be able to fill the online form on the designated dates once the application link becomes active. The procedure to fill the online application and the registration link shall be made available on the above-mentioned website. 

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board is soon expected to announce the official notification and start the application process for REET 2023 on its website. The same shall be updated here for the reference of candidates willing to appear in the exam.  

Application Fees

The REET 2023 application fee is expected to be the same as that of the previous year. The registration fee shall be payable in online mode through challan/ debit card/ net banking/ e-mitra. The expected exam fee for different levels is mentioned below (in Rs) : 

REET Level 1: Rs 550/- 

REET Level 2: No fee  (for old candidates of previous REET exam) 

REET Level 2:  Rs 550/-  (for new candidates) 

For both levels: Rs 750/-  (for new candidates) 

For both levels: Rs 200  (for old candidates) 

REET 2023 Exam Pattern

Candidates aspiring to be posted as Rajasthan school teachers must be aware of the REET 2023 exam pattern. The same has been summarised below for the two levels of examination. 

Exam Pattern For Level 1 (class 1 to 5) 

• The question paper shall be worth 150 marks, with a total of 150 questions.
• The total exam duration is 2:30 hours.
• There is no negative marking in the exam.
• The minimum qualifying marks are 60%. 

Exam Pattern For Level II (class 6 to 8): 

• The exam shall be for 300 marks. 
• There will be a total of 150 multiple-choice questions in the exam. 
• The total duration of the exam shall be 2:30 hours.
• There will be a negative marking scheme for the wrong answers (1/3rd of the assigned marks). 
• The minimum qualifying marks for the exam are 60% (with relaxation for reserved categories). 

REET Admit Cards 2023 

The Board will issue the REET admit card 2023 on the official website a few days before the exam. Candidates must check that all details mentioned on their admit card are correct. It is necessary to carry the admit card to the REET exam centre, as it validates the applicant’s candidature for the exam. The process to download the admit card has been provided below: 

Step 1: Go to the official reetbser website for 2023 (the link shall be updated here when released by the board). 

Step 2: Click on the “Download Admit Card” link. 

Step 3: Submit the required login details (registration number and date of birth).

Step 4: Your admit card will show up on the screen.

Step 5: Download it and take a printout of the same to carry to the exam hall. 

REET Answer Key 

Soon after the conclusion of the exam, the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) shall release the REET answer key. Candidates can download the same from the official website to assess their performance in the exam and calculate their estimated score. It is important to note that the answer key will have provisional solutions and there may be an opportunity to challenge the same if found incorrect.

REET Result (2022)

The REET level 2 result was declared by the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) on its official website on 11 September 2023. The Board has also released the final recommendation list of selected candidates for both REET Level 1 and Level 2, along with the cut-off marks for different categories.

These results pertain to the REET 2022 exams conducted between 25th February and 1st March 2023. Candidates who appeared for these exams can check their results in the following manner: 

• On the official RSMSSB website, click on the “Latest News” section on the bottom right. 
• For Level 1 results, find the link to “Primary School Teacher (L-1) 2022: Final Recommendation of Selected Candidates” in the listed items. 
• For Level 2 results, look for the “Upper Primary School Teacher (L-2) 2022” link for your subject.
• A PDF notification containing the roll numbers of selected candidates shall be displayed on the screen. Candidates need to go through the list to see if their roll number has been included in this list. 
• Download and save a copy of the pdf document for future reference. 

Rajasthan School Teachers Salary

The initial salary for candidates selected on the basis of the eligibility test is Rs. 23,700 (without any allowances) during the probation period. After successful completion of the two-year probation period, the candidates shall be paid a salary in accordance with the pay scale associated with the post. The salary for Rajasthan school teachers is payable as per the 7th pay commission (level-10). 

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