Rajasthan CET 12th Level Exam 2026: Revised Dates (Dec 1–3), Complete Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Qualifying Marks & Posts Included

The Rajasthan CET 12th Level Exam 2026, organized by the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB / RSMSSB), is one of the largest competitive screening examinations in the state, with revised dates officially scheduled from 1 December to 3 December 2026. Serving as the mandatory preliminary eligibility test for senior secondary qualified candidates, clearing the CET 12th-level is the indispensable first hurdle to securing non-gazetted ministerial, police, and executive government positions across Rajasthan.

With over 15 lakh candidates registered across all 50 districts, the RSSB shifted the test from its earlier October window to the first week of December to ensure seamless logistics and enhanced anti-cheating arrangements. Below is a comprehensive, subject-by-subject breakdown of the revised examination timetable, the complete 150-question syllabus, qualifying benchmarks, the 3-year scorecard validity, and mandatory 5th OMR option guidelines.

Rajasthan CET 12th Level Exam 2026: Key Highlights

Posts & Departments Covered Under CET (12th Level)

Securing a competitive percentile in the Senior Secondary CET is mandatory to apply for the second-stage departmental mains recruitment for the following positions:

• Clerk Grade-II / Lower Division Clerk (LDC): Government Secretariat, Rajasthan Public Service Commission, and subordinate state departments.
• Junior Assistant (कनिष्ठ सहायक): Subordinate administrative offices across all Rajasthan state directorates.
• Rajasthan Police Constable (कांस्टेबल): General Duty, Telecommunications, and Armed RAC battalions.
• Forester (वनपाल): Rajasthan Forest Subordinate Service.
• Hostel Superintendent (छात्रावास अधीक्षक): Social Justice & Empowerment Department and Minority Affairs.
• Jamadar Grade-II (जमादार ग्रेड-II): Rajasthan Excise Subordinate Service.

Rajasthan CET 12th Level Exam Pattern

The examination consists of a single composite paper featuring 150 multiple-choice questions testing comprehensive general aptitude, state knowledge, and fundamental school-level competencies:

Crucial Examination Guidelines:

• All questions carry 2 marks and are of equal weightage.
• There is no negative marking for selecting wrong answers in the main CET evaluation.
• Mandatory 5th OMR Option: Candidates must darken option ‘E’ if they choose not to attempt a question. Leaving all 5 options unshaded triggers a 1/3rd mark deduction penalty, and leaving >10% of total questions blank results in automatic disqualification.

Subject-Wise Detailed Syllabus

1. Rajasthan History, Art, Culture & Traditions

• Major landmarks in the history of Rajasthan, prominent dynasties, and administrative structures.
• Freedom struggle in Rajasthan: 1857 revolution, peasant and tribal movements, Prajamandal movements.
• Integration of Rajasthan into seven stages.
• Art, Architecture & Heritage: Famous forts, palaces, stepwells (baoris), temples, and heritage monuments.
• Folk Arts & Handicrafts: Rajasthani paintings (Mewar, Marwar, Kishangarh schools), handicrafts, pottery, and textiles.
• Religious Traditions & Saints: Lok Devtas and Devis (Pabuji, Ramdevji, Tejaji, Gogaji), saint traditions (Dadu Dayal, Meera Bai, Jambhoji).
• Fairs, Festivals, Folk Music, Folk Dances (Ghoomar, Kalbelia, Gair), traditional attire, and folk dialects.

2. Geography & Natural Resources of Rajasthan

• Physiographic divisions of Rajasthan: Thar Desert, Aravali Mountain Range, Eastern Plains, Hadoti Plateau.
• Climate, monsoonal rainfall distribution, and drought challenges.
• River basins, major lakes, dams, and multi-purpose irrigation projects (Indira Gandhi Canal, Bisalpur Project).
• Vegetation, forests, wildlife conservation sanctuaries, and national parks (Ranthambore, Sariska, Keoladeo).
• Metallic and non-metallic mineral resources, energy resources (Solar, Wind, Biomass).
• Demographic profile: Population density, sex ratio, and literacy distribution.

3. Rajasthan Polity & Administrative Structure

• Governor, Chief Minister, State Council of Ministers, and State Legislative Assembly.
• Rajasthan High Court and district judicial administration.
• State statutory bodies: State Election Commission, RPSC, State Human Rights Commission, Lokayukta, State Information Commission.
• 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments: Panchayati Raj and Urban Local Self-Governance.

4. Everyday Science (दैनिक विज्ञान)

• Physical and chemical changes, oxidation and reduction reactions, catalysts.
• Carbon and its important compounds: Hydrocarbons, allotropes (diamond, graphite, fullerene), CFCs, CNG, LPG.
• Metals, non-metals, and important commercial chemical compounds.
• Human physiology: Blood groups, Rh factor, blood transfusion, human health and common communicable/deficiency diseases.
• Biotechnology, genetic engineering, transgenics, and environmental pollution control.

5. Logical Reasoning & Basic Mathematics (10th Standard)

• Square and cube roots of integers, Vedic mathematics shortcuts.
• Factors, polynomials, linear equations in two variables.
• Ratio, proportion, percentage, simple interest, compound interest, profit & loss, discount.
• Mensuration: Area of triangles, circles, cylinders, cones, and spheres.
• Analytical reasoning: Analogies, series completion, blood relations, direction sense test, Venn diagrams.

6. General Hindi & General English

• General Hindi: संधि और संधि विच्छेद, समास, उपसर्ग, प्रत्यय, पर्यायवाची, विलोम शब्द, अनेकार्थक शब्द, शब्द-युग्म, मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियां, वाक्य शुद्धि, पारिभाषिक शब्दावली।
• General English: Tenses, Active and Passive Voice, Direct and Indirect Speech, Use of Articles and Determiners, Prepositions, Correction of Sentences, Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word substitution), Comprehension passage.

Scorecard Validity & Departmental Shortlisting (15-Times Rule)

To eliminate yearly candidate fatigue, the Government of Rajasthan mandated a 3-year validity for the CET scorecard. When a participating department (such as Police or Revenue) announces a vacancy drive:

• The RSSB shortlists candidates based on their CET scores, typically calling 15 times the number of advertised vacancies category-wise for the mains exam or skill test.
• In specialized recruitments, a minimum qualifying threshold (typically 40% for general categories, 35% for SC/ST) is applied to ensure broad candidate participation.

Admit Card Download & Exam Center Verification

The RSSB releases the district location slips 10 days before the exam, with the final colored admit cards accessible 3 days before test day:

1. Visit sso.rajasthan.gov.in and sign in with your SSO credentials.
2. Click on the “Recruitment Portal” tab.
3. Select “Get Admit Card” and locate Common Eligibility Test (Senior Secondary Level) 2026.
4. Print the admit card on an A4 sheet. Check your allotted exam venue, shift reporting time (entry closes 1 hour before exam commencement), and roll number.
5. Carry a valid original government photo identity proof (Aadhaar Card with clear biometric update or Voter ID) and two recent passport-size photographs.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What are the revised exam dates for Rajasthan 12th Level CET 2026?

The Rajasthan CET Senior Secondary (12th Level) Exam 2026 will be conducted across Rajasthan from 1 December to 3 December 2026 in morning and afternoon shifts.

2. Is there negative marking in the Rajasthan 12th Level CET?

No, there is no negative marking for incorrect answers in the CET exam. However, failure to darken the 5th OMR option (‘E’) for unattempted questions incurs a 1/3rd mark penalty per question.

3. How many questions will appear in the exam?

The paper comprises 150 objective multiple-choice questions carrying a total of 300 marks (2 marks per question) to be solved within 3 hours.

4. What is the validity period of the Rajasthan CET scorecard?

The CET scorecard is officially valid for three years from the date of result publication for all notified second-stage recruitments.

5. Which job posts require the 12th Level CET?

Clearing the 12th-level CET is mandatory to apply for Clerk Grade-II (LDC), Junior Assistant, Rajasthan Police Constable, Forester, Jamadar Grade-II, and Hostel Superintendent posts.