Rajasthan CET 2026 Revised Exam Dates Announced: Check RSMSSB 12th & Graduate Level Schedule, Shift Timings & Admit Card Details

Jaipur: In the latest Rajasthan CET 2026 updates, the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB / RSMSSB) has officially announced the revised examination schedule for both Senior Secondary (12th Level) and Graduate Level Common Eligibility Tests. Serving as the mandatory qualifying prerequisite for over 20,000 forthcoming state government posts—including Patwari, Junior Accountant, LDC, Clerk Grade-II, and Police Constable—the revised schedule provides clarity to over 1.8 million registered candidates across Rajasthan.

RSMSSB Releases Revised Calendar: Why the Examination Dates Were Rescheduled

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSMSSB) under Chairman Major General Alok Raj has issued a revised examination timetable for CET 2026, granting aspirants extended preparation time. Originally slated for late autumn, the 12th Level exam will now be conducted from December 1 to December 3, 2026, while the Graduate Level exam has been rescheduled to January 16 through January 18, 2027.

The strategic realignment was necessitated by the need to deploy biometric face-authentication systems, install CCTV surveillance across private and government exam centers, and streamline transportation arrangements across Rajasthan’s revamped administrative divisions. With over 1.8 million candidates expected to appear across six shifts, the board has coordinated with the Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (RSRTC) to ensure free roadways bus travel for all admit card holders. (Also read: Udaipur Sindhi Community Pilgrimage: 128-Member Delegation Returns Safely from Haridwar and Rishikesh | सिंधी समाज का जत्था लौटा).

“The board has fortified every examination centre with multi-layer biometric verification and real-time CCTV monitoring. Candidates are assured of an entirely transparent and peaceful examination.” — RSMSSB Examination Controller

• Over 1.8 million registered candidates competing across Graduate and 12th Level tiers.
• Strict biometric authentication and facial recognition mandatory at entry gates.
• Free bus travel facility across Rajasthan on RSRTC roadways buses on showing valid admit card and photo ID.

Rajasthan CET 2026: Comprehensive Exam Schedule & Cadre Mapping

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board has rescheduled the CET examinations to avoid festival overlapping and ensure foolproof logistics across all 50 districts. Below is the verified schedule breakdown for Senior Secondary and Graduate level examinations:

Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme: 150 MCQs, 300 Marks and Timing Structure

Candidates preparing for Rajasthan CET 2026 must thoroughly familiarize themselves with the board’s uniform test structure. Both the Senior Secondary and Graduate level examinations feature a single composite question paper comprising 150 objective-type multiple-choice questions carrying a total of 300 marks (2 marks per question). The total testing duration is 3 hours (180 minutes).

Importantly, there is no negative marking in the Common Eligibility Test, allowing candidates to attempt all questions without penalty. However, in compliance with Rajasthan recruitment security norms, every question contains 5 options (A, B, C, D, and E). If a candidate does not wish to attempt a question, they must darken the 5th circle (Option E). Leaving all 5 bubbles blank attracts a penalty deduction of 1/3rd mark, and leaving more than 10% questions completely unbubbled results in automatic disqualification.

• Subject Weightage: Rajasthan History, Art, Culture, Literature & Heritage (50 Marks).
• Geography of Rajasthan & India (40 Marks).
• Indian Political System, Constitution & Rajasthan Governance (40 Marks).
• General Science & Information Technology (40 Marks).
• General Mental Ability, Logical Reasoning & Basic Mathematics (60 Marks).
• General Hindi & General English (40 Marks).
• National & Rajasthan Current Affairs (30 Marks).

The 15-Times Rule vs 40% Minimum Qualifying Criterion Explained

A frequent point of confusion among government job aspirants in Rajasthan is how CET scores translate into eligibility for post-specific main examinations like Patwari, Junior Accountant, and LDC. The state government enforces a twin qualifying framework.

Under the primary criterion, candidates securing at least 40% aggregate marks (35% for SC/ST categories) in the CET are awarded a qualifying certificate valid for three years. However, when individual department vacancies are advertised by RSMSSB, candidates are shortlisted for the secondary Mains exam based on the strict 15-times rule (15 times the category-wise advertised vacancies from the top CET merit list). For select mass categories, the 40% blanket cutoff is also utilized to ensure maximum participation.

This makes scoring significantly higher than the bare 40% baseline critical for high-demand posts like Revenue Patwari (approx. 3,000 vacancies) and Junior Accountant where top percentile percentiles will secure direct Mains entry. (Also read: RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026: Notification Out for 1,265 Vacancies, Pay Level 6 Salary, Eligibility, and How to Apply).

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Download Rajasthan CET 2026 Admit Card via SSO Portal

Admit cards for Rajasthan CET 2026 will be released approximately one week prior to the examination dates on the official Rajasthan Single Sign-On (SSO) portal and RSSB website. Follow these verified instructions to retrieve your hall ticket without server delays.

Aspirants should log in to sso.rajasthan.gov.in using their Digital Identity (SSO ID / Username) and Password. Navigate to the “Recruitment Portal” dashboard, click on the “Get Admit Card” tab in the top navigation bar, and locate the notification for “Common Eligibility Test 2026 (Senior Secondary or Graduate Level)”.

Click “Download Admit Card”, verify your photograph, center code, reporting time, and shift details. Take at least two clear printed copies on A4 paper and carry an original photo identity card (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or Driving License) along with two recent passport-size color photographs to the allotted exam center.

• Reporting Time: Exactly 2 hours before the examination starts for mandatory biometric scanning.
• Gate Closing Time: Entry gates close strictly 1 hour before the exam commencement; no candidate is admitted thereafter.
• Prohibited Items: Mobile phones, smart watches, Bluetooth devices, calculators, bags, and metallic ornaments are strictly barred.

Upcoming Rajasthan Government Recruitments Linked to CET 2026 Scores

Qualifying Rajasthan CET 2026 is the gateway to the largest recruitment wave in Rajasthan’s history under the Bhajan Lal Sharma administration. Over 20,000 non-gazetted positions across departments have been mapped directly to these CET test scores.

Under the CET Graduate Level score, the Revenue Department is preparing the official notification for over 3,000 Patwari vacancies, while the Subordinate Accounts Service will deploy scores for Tehsil Revenue Accountants and Junior Accountants. Women Empowerment supervisors and Platoon Commanders in the Home Guards will also draw their talent pool directly from the January 2027 test merit list.

For the Senior Secondary (12th Level) CET, the massive Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Assistant drive comprising more than 4,100 posts across the Government Secretariat, RPSC, and subordinate state departments, alongside Rajasthan Police Constable posts, will be recruited based on the December 2026 examination.

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