What is Rajasthan CET?

The Rajasthan CET is a common eligibility examination, not the final recruitment exam. Candidates who secure the prescribed qualifying score (40%) become eligible to apply for the recruitment examinations conducted by various departments whenever vacancies are announced. There are two separate examinations:

    Senior Secondary (12th Level)

    Graduate Level

Each examination has its own eligibility criteria and covers different categories of government posts. The CET is conducted by the Rajasthan Subordinate & Ministerial Services Selection Board (RSMSSB). It acts as a qualifying filter for various departmental exams. So, this of it as the base camp before you climb the mountain of government jobs in Rajasthan (Not necessary for all but, asked in many exams).

Latest CET Rules (2026)

The latest Rajasthan CET guidelines include several important changes:

    CET score is now valid for 3 Years.

    Candidates can appear multiple times to improve their score.

    The highest CET score remains valid.

    Recruitment departments prepare merit according to their recruitment rules.

    CET is only an eligibility examination and does not guarantee selection.

    Candidates must still apply separately whenever recruitment notifications are released.

CET levels

1. Senior Secondary Level

Candidates who have passed class 12 from a recognized board can appear.

2. Graduate Level

Candidates possessing a bachelor's degree from a recognized university can apply.

Rajasthan CET Exam Pattern

ParticularDetails
ModeOffline (OMR Based)
TypeObjective MCQs
Total Questions150
Marks Per Question2
Duration3 Hours
Negative Marking1/3 (As per latest notification)

Syllabus

For CET 12th level

Following are the major syllabus headings for the CET 12th level

    History of Rajasthan

    Art and Culture of Rajasthan

    Geography of India

    Geography of Rajasthan

    Indian Polity with special reference to Rajasthan

    Economy of Rajasthan

    General Science

    Logical Reasoning and Mathematics

    Public Health

    Computer Knowledge

    General Hindi and General English

For CET Graduate level

Following are the major syllabus headings for the CET graduate level

    History of India and Rajasthan (with special reference to the Indian national movement)

    History, Art, Culture, Literature, Traditions, and Heritage of Rajasthan

    Geography of India

    Geography of Rajasthan

    Indian Polity with Special Reference to Rajasthan

    Indian Economy

    Economy of Rajasthan

    Science and Technology

    Logical Reasoning and Mathematics

    Current Affairs and Civic Duties

    Public Health

    Computer Knowledge

    General Hindi and English

For detailed syllabus and details please refer the official notifications: 1. CET 12th Level Notification pdf

2. CET Graduate Level Notification pdf

Posts Covered Under Rajasthan CET

Once you qualify, a world of job options open up. Here’s an illustrative list—always check the current notification for updates:

12th Level (Class XII Pass)Graduate Level
Clerk Grade IIPatwari
Junior AssistantSupervisor (Women Empowerment)
VDO (Village Development Officer)Tehsil Revenue Accountant
ForesterPlatoon Commander
Hostel SuperintendentSub-Jailer
Other subordinate postsZilladar
Junior Accountant/Accountant roles

Each recruitment cycle may feature different posts according to departmental needs.

What happens after qualifying CET?

The recruitment process generally follows these steps :-

    Appear in Rajasthan CET

    Qualify CET by obtaining the prescribed score

    Apply for individual departmental recruitment notifications.

    Shortlisting based on CET score (Department may restrict you for applying if you does not meet their minimum criteria score in CET).

    Department specific examination -> merit list -> document verification -> joining.

Remember that qualifying CET alone does not guarantee a government job.

FAQs (Still have any doubts)