The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has revised the Common Eligibility Test (CET) 2026 exam dates. RSSB Chairman Alok Raj announced that the Board has rescheduled the Senior Secondary (12th Level) CET from 23–25 October 2026 to 1, 2, and 3 December 2026. Consequently, the Board has moved the Graduation Level CET, initially set for 1–3 December 2026, to 16, 17, and 18 January 2027.

The change of exam dates was made due to the ongoing local body and panchayat elections, as these administrative duties require a large number of government personnel and officials.

The CET is a preliminary examination that determines the eligibility of a candidate for multiple Group B and C recruitment posts under the Rajasthan Government. Candidates planning to appear for the RSSB CET should keep track of the official Rajasthan CET Exam Date 2026, admit card release, exam pattern, and other important updates. The complete schedule for the Senior Secondary and Graduation Level CET examinations is explained in this article.

RSSB CET Exam Date 2026: Revised Exam Schedule

The RSSB will conduct the CET (Common Entrance Test) separately for Senior Secondary Level and Graduation Level candidates. Check the revised schedule below to know the official exam dates:

Name of Examination	Revised Exam Date
Common Eligibility Test (Senior Secondary Level) 2026	01 to 03 December 2026
Common Eligibility Test (Graduation Level) 2026	16 to 18 January 2027

Check the complete Rajasthan CET 2026 Exam Date and other important information in this video by Utkarsh Classes - Rajasthan CET 2026 Exam Date & Preparation Updates

RSSB CET Exam Date 2026: Highlights

Candidates who are planning to appear for the Rajasthan CET 2026 should stay updated with the latest notifications regarding the exam district information, admit card release date, examination shift timing, and other important instructions. The CET is conducted separately for Senior Secondary Level and Graduation Level candidates and serves as an eligibility examination for various recruitment posts under the Rajasthan Government.

Refer to the table below for a brief overview of the RSSB CET 2026 examination schedule.

RSSB CET 2026 - Important Updates
Name of Exam	Rajasthan Common Eligibility Test (CET) 2026
Exam Conducting Authority	Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB)
Examination Levels	Senior Secondary Level & Graduation Level
RSSB CET Exam Date	Senior Secondary Level: December 2026 Graduation Level: January 2027
Exam Mode	Offline (OMR-Based)
Admit Card	To be released before the examination
Purpose of Exam	Eligibility test for various RSSB recruitment posts
Official Website	rssb.rajasthan.gov.in

RSSB CET Admit Card Release Date

The RSSB CET Admit Card 2026 will be released on the official website of the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) @rssb.rajasthan.gov.in, 3 to 4 days before the RSSB CET Exam Date. For the Senior Secondary Level CET, the admit card is expected in the last week of November 2026, while for the Graduation Level CET, it is likely to be released in the second week of January 2027.

Candidates can download their admit card through the Rajasthan SSO Portal using their login credentials. The admit card will include important exam details such as the candidate’s name, roll number, exam date, shift timing, exam centre, reporting time, and exam-day instructions. Candidates must carefully verify all details after downloading it and carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid government-issued photo ID to the examination centre.

Rajasthan CET 2026 New Exam Pattern

Now that the RSSB CET Exam Date has been announced, candidates must start their preparation by understanding the Rajasthan CET 2026 exam pattern, including subject-wise weightage and the marking scheme. This can help in prioritising important topics and improving overall performance in the examination.

Rajasthan CET 2026 Negative Marking & Qualifying Marks

According to the revised Rajasthan CET 2026 guidelines issued by RSSB, negative marking of 1/3 mark will be applicable for every wrong answer in both Graduate and Senior Secondary (12th level) CET exams.

To qualify the exam:

General, OBC & EWS candidates must secure a minimum of 40% marks.
SC/ST candidates must secure a minimum of 35% marks.

Rajasthan CET 2026 Exam Structure & Marking Scheme

The Rajasthan CET consists of 150 objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs) carrying a total of 300 marks. The total exam duration is 3 hours.

Check the details of subjects and the marking scheme for both level exams below.

Subjects	Questions	Marks
General Science, Indian History, Indian Polity, Indian Geography, Current Affairs & General Knowledge	38	76
Rajasthan Geography, History, Culture and Polity	30	60
General Hindi and General English	22	44
Reasoning, Mental Ability and Basic Numerical Ability	45	90
Computer Knowledge	15	30
Total	150	300

Note: While the overall exam pattern remains the same for both levels (150 questions / 300 marks), the Graduate Level includes more in-depth coverage of the Indian Economy and core National History topics. On the other hand, the Senior Secondary Level focuses mainly on 10th-standard General Science and basic arithmetic concepts.

To check the complete syllabus for both levels, refer to the links provided below:

How to Prepare Effectively for Rajasthan CET 2026

A balanced preparation approach is important as the RSSB CET covers a wide range of subjects. Instead of giving equal time to all topics, candidates should focus more on high-weightage sections to improve their overall score.

Prioritise Rajasthan-Specific Topics: Rajasthan History, Geography, Art & Culture, Folk Traditions, Important Personalities, Government Schemes, and Administrative Structure form a major portion of the examination and should be revised regularly.
Stay Updated with Current Affairs: Prepare notes covering recent national, international, and Rajasthan-related events. Special attention should be given to government initiatives, awards, sports events, economic developments, and important appointments.
Strengthen Reasoning and Numerical Ability: Since this section contributes the highest marks, candidates should practice puzzles, coding-decoding, analogy, series, percentage, ratio, profit and loss, and simplification questions on a daily basis.
Improve Language Accuracy: Regular reading and grammar practice can help candidates score well in both Hindi and English sections. Focus on vocabulary, sentence correction, comprehension, synonyms, antonyms, and grammar fundamentals.
Revise Science and Computer Basics: Candidates should cover important science concepts from school-level textbooks and revise basic computer topics such as operating systems, internet applications, MS Office, computer hardware, and cybersecurity fundamentals.

Consistent revision, regular mock tests, and previous-year question practice can significantly improve accuracy and time management, which are crucial for qualifying the Rajasthan CET 2026 examination.

Other Important Links for Exam Preparation
Latest Current Affairs 2026 for Government Exams	International Current Affairs
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Download CET Previous Year Question Papers	BookShala - Order Books for Competitive Exams
Rajasthan CET (Senior Secondary Level) Online Courses	Rajasthan CET (Graduate Level) Online Courses
Rajasthan CET (Senior Secondary Level) Online Test Series	Rajasthan CET (Graduate Level) Online Test Series
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