RSSB CET (Graduate Level) Online Form 2026
Job Description
Eligibility
How to Apply
Important Dates, Fees & How to Apply
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Important Dates & Fees
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | Refer notification |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | Same as last date |
| Total Vacancies | As per notification |
| Application Fee | General / OBC: ₹100–₹500. SC / ST / PwD / Women: Usually exempt. Refer notification for exact amount. |
| Mode of Payment | Online — UPI / Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card |
| Mode of Application | Online only via the official portal listed above |
Step-by-step: How to apply online
Read the official notification PDF first.
Before filling any form, download and read the full notification published by RSSB CET (Graduate Level). It carries the binding eligibility criteria, age-relaxation table, fee structure, exam pattern, and the syllabus. The detailed page above is a clean summary — the PDF is the legal document.Confirm you meet eligibility.
Check your age (as on the cut-off date stated in the notification), educational qualification, and category-specific reservations. Many candidates fill the form and lose the fee because their qualification did not match exactly.Keep documents ready before opening the form.
Scanned passport-size photo (recent, white background), signature, left-thumb impression, 10th certificate, qualifying degree, caste/EWS/PwD certificate if applicable, and a valid photo ID (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID). Use 100% scale and the file-size limits the portal specifies.Open the official application portal.
Use only the official application URL: rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in. Never apply through a Telegram / WhatsApp forwarded link — those are scams.Register, then log in.
Most portals require a one-time registration with your name, mobile, email and a password. Save the registration number — you will need it for every future login, admit-card download and result check.Fill the form carefully.
Personal details, educational qualification, communication address, category, and preferences. Cross-check each field. After final submission, most portals lock the form and corrections cost an extra fee.Pay the application fee online.
Use UPI, net-banking, debit / credit card. Keep the transaction receipt; some portals require you to upload the receipt before downloading the admit card.Submit & save the confirmation.
Save the final PDF acknowledgement and your registration number. Last-day submissions frequently fail because of portal overload — do not wait.
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Overview
The RSSB CET (Common Eligibility Test) Graduate Level 2026 is conducted by the Rajasthan Subordinate and Ministerial Services Selection Board (RSMSSB) for recruitment to various graduate-level posts across Rajasthan state government departments. This exam serves as a common screening test for multiple vacancies in the banking, administrative, and ministerial services under the Rajasthan government. Candidates qualifying the CET will be eligible to apply for specific departmental recruitments based on their normalized scores. The exam follows a computer-based test format and is conducted annually for fresh graduates seeking state government employment. RSSB CET scores remain valid for one recruitment cycle, making it essential for candidates to monitor subsequent departmental notifications after clearing the CET.
Important Dates
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | January 2026 (Expected) |
| Application Start Date | January 2026 (Expected) |
| Application Last Date | February 2026 (Expected) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | February 2026 (Expected) |
| Admit Card Release | March 2026 (Expected) |
| Exam Date | April 2026 (Expected) |
| Result Declaration | June 2026 (Expected) |
Note: Exact dates to be notified officially by RSMSSB
Vacancy Details
Vacancy Details
Typical / Indicative - Exact vacancies announced departmentally after CET
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 2500-3000 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 800-1000 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 600-800 |
| OBC (Other Backward Classes) | 1200-1500 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 400-600 |
| Total | 5500-6900 |
Final vacancies depend on departmental requirements notified separately
Eligibility
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Minimum Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university
- Degree must be completed by the last date of application submission
- Candidates in final year are NOT eligible to apply
- Professional degrees (B.Tech, B.E., MBBS, LLB, B.Pharm etc.) also accepted
- Distance/Correspondence degrees from UGC-recognized universities are valid
Age Limit
Typical / Indicative Age Criteria
| Particulars | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 35 years |
| Age Calculation Date | As on 01 January 2026 |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| EWS | No relaxation |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Rajasthan government rules |
| Widows/Divorced Women | Up to 35 years |
Nationality
- Candidate must be a citizen of India
- Domicile of Rajasthan is mandatory
- Valid domicile certificate from competent authority required at document verification stage
How to Apply
How to Apply
- Visit Official Website: Go to rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in
- Registration: Click on "New Registration" and create account with valid mobile number and email ID
- Fill Application Form: Login with credentials and complete all sections - Personal Details, Educational Qualification, Category, Address
- Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of recent photograph (10-50 KB), signature (5-20 KB), ID proof, and certificates in prescribed format
- Application Fee Payment: Pay fee online through Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI or generate challan for offline payment
- Submit Application: Review all details carefully and click "Final Submit"
- Print Application: Download and save application form with unique registration number for future reference
- Confirmation: Check registered email and mobile for application confirmation
Application Fees
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/Unreserved/EWS Male | ₹450 |
| OBC Male | ₹350 |
| SC/ST Male (Rajasthan) | ₹250 |
| All Female Candidates | ₹250 |
| PwD Candidates | ₹250 |
Fee includes processing charges. Payment mode: Online (Net Banking/Card/UPI) or Offline (E-Mitra/Bank Challan)
Selection Process
Selection Procedure
- Computer Based Test (CBT): Single-stage objective type exam testing general knowledge, reasoning, mathematics, English, and Hindi. Candidates scoring above the qualifying marks proceed to normalization process.
- Normalization of Scores: Since the exam may be conducted in multiple shifts, scores are normalized using standard statistical methods to ensure fairness across different difficulty levels.
- Merit List Preparation: Based on normalized scores, a combined merit list is prepared category-wise. Candidates are ranked according to their performance.
- Departmental Application: Qualified candidates apply separately to specific departmental recruitments using their CET scores within the validity period.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates for specific posts undergo document verification where original certificates are checked for eligibility criteria.
- Final Selection: Based on CET merit, document verification, and departmental requirements, final selection lists are published by respective recruiting departments.
Note: Some departments may conduct additional skill tests or interviews after CET qualification
Exam Pattern
Exam Pattern
Computer Based Test (CBT)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 25 | 75 | 180 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 25 | 75 | (3 hours) |
| Mathematics | 25 | 75 | Total for |
| General English | 25 | 75 | all sections |
| General Hindi | 25 | 75 | |
| Total | 125 | 375 | 180 minutes |
Marking Scheme:
- Each question carries 3 marks
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark (0.33 marks) deducted for each wrong answer
- No negative marking for unattempted questions
- All questions are Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with 4 options
- Exam conducted in both English and Hindi (except language sections)
Syllabus
Detailed Syllabus
General Knowledge & Current Affairs
- Indian History: Ancient, Medieval, Modern India, Freedom Struggle
- Indian Geography: Physical, Economic, Social geography
- Rajasthan History: Rajput Period, Freedom Movement, Integration
- Rajasthan Geography: Rivers, Climate, Minerals, Agriculture
- Indian Constitution and Political System
- Current National and International Events
- Sports and Games
- Books and Authors
- Awards and Honors
- Important Days and Dates
Reasoning Ability
- Analogies and Similarities
- Differences and Classifications
- Series Completion (Number, Alphabet, Mixed)
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Direction Sense Test
- Logical Venn Diagrams
- Alphabetical and Number Ranking
- Mathematical Operations and Symbol Substitution
- Data Sufficiency
- Conclusions and Decision Making
Mathematics
- Number System: HCF, LCM, Fractions, Decimals
- Percentage and Ratio-Proportion
- Average and Mixtures
- Profit, Loss and Discount
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Time and Work
- Time, Speed and Distance
- Geometry: Lines, Angles, Triangles, Circles
- Mensuration: Area and Volume
- Statistics: Mean, Median, Mode
- Data Interpretation: Tables, Graphs, Charts
General English
- Grammar: Tenses, Articles, Prepositions
- Subject-Verb Agreement
- Active and Passive Voice
- Direct and Indirect Speech
- Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms
- Idioms and Phrases
- One Word Substitution
- Sentence Correction and Error Detection
- Reading Comprehension
- Sentence Rearrangement
General Hindi
- संधि और संधि विच्छेद
- उपसर्ग और प्रत्यय
- समास और समास विग्रह
- पर्यायवाची और विलोम शब्द
- मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ
- वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द
- वाक्य शुद्धिकरण
- लिंग, वचन, कारक
- काल और वाच्य
- अपठित गद्यांश (Reading Comprehension)
Salary
Salary Structure
Typical / Indicative Salary for Graduate Level Posts (Pay Level 10)
| Component | Amount (Monthly) |
|---|---|
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹35,400 |
| Pay Scale | ₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400 (Pay Level 10) |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) @ 50% | ₹17,700 |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | ₹8,500 - ₹14,160 |
| Transport Allowance | ₹3,600 |
| Other Allowances | ₹2,000 - ₹4,000 |
| Gross Monthly Salary | ₹67,200 - ₹72,000 |
| In-Hand Salary (Approx) | ₹45,000 - ₹50,000 |
Additional Benefits:
- Provident Fund (GPF/NPS)
- Gratuity
- Medical facilities
- Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
- Annual increment: 3% of basic pay
Salary varies based on posting location and specific department. DA rates subject to periodic revision by Rajasthan Government.
Career Growth
Career growth prospects for RSSB CET qualified candidates are structured through the Rajasthan government's promotion policy. Employees typically progress from Pay Level 10 to Pay Level 11-12 (Senior Assistant/Head Clerk) within 5-8 years based on performance and departmental promotions. Further advancement to Pay Level 13-14 (Superintendent/Section Officer) is possible through departmental promotion quota or competitive examinations, with senior positions reaching Pay Level 15-17 in gazetted officer cadres after 15-20 years of service.
Admit Card
Admit cards for RSSB CET Graduate Level 2026 will be released approximately 10-15 days before the examination date on the official website rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in. Candidates must download their admit card using registration number and date of birth; no physical copies will be sent by post. The admit card contains crucial details including exam centre address, reporting time, shift allocation, and COVID-19 guidelines, and must be carried to the examination hall along with a valid original photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Driving License/Passport).
Result
The RSSB CET Graduate Level 2026 result will be declared approximately 6-8 weeks after the examination through the official website. Results include normalized scores, category-wise cut-off marks, and merit list of qualified candidates. Candidates can check their result using registration number and date of birth, and download their scorecard which remains valid for applying to subsequent departmental recruitments announced by various Rajasthan government departments within the validity period of one recruitment cycle.
Expected Cutoff
Typical / Indicative cutoff marks for RSSB CET Graduate Level vary between 35-45% for general category, with qualifying marks around 130-170 out of 375 total marks depending on difficulty level and number of candidates. Reserved categories typically see cutoffs 5-15% lower: SC/ST around 110-140 marks (30-37%), OBC around 120-155 marks (32-41%), and EWS around 125-165 marks (33-44%). Final cutoffs fluctuate based on total applications, exam difficulty, and departmental vacancy requirements for that particular cycle.
Exam Centres
Examination Centres
RSSB CET Graduate Level exam is conducted across major cities in Rajasthan:
Major Centres: Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Ajmer, Udaipur, Bikaner, Alwar, Bhilwara, Bharatpur, Sikar, Pali, Sri Ganganagar, Tonk, Churu, Jhunjhunu, Nagaur, Barmer, Hanumangarh, Jaisalmer, Dausa, Banswara, Dungarpur, Rajsamand, Pratapgarh, Sawai Madhopur, Jhalawar, Baran, Karauli, Chittorgarh, Bhilwara, Dholpur, Sirohi
Allocation: Exam centre is allotted based on candidate preference and availability. Candidates can select up to 3 centre preferences during application, but final allocation is at RSMSSB discretion. Centre once allotted cannot be changed under any circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the educational qualification required for RSSB CET Graduate Level 2026?
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university. The degree must be completed before the last date of application submission. Final year students are not eligible to apply. Distance and correspondence degrees from UGC-recognized universities are also accepted.
What is the application fee for RSSB CET Graduate Level exam?
The application fee is ₹450 for General/EWS Male candidates, ₹350 for OBC Male, and ₹250 for SC/ST Male (Rajasthan domicile), all Female candidates, and PwD candidates. Fee can be paid online through Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, UPI or offline through E-Mitra/Bank Challan.
How many vacancies are available through RSSB CET Graduate Level 2026?
RSSB CET is a Common Eligibility Test and does not specify exact vacancies. Typically, 5500-6900 total positions across various departments are filled through this exam. Exact vacancies are announced separately by individual departments after CET results are declared, and candidates apply to specific posts using their CET scores.
What is the expected salary for RSSB CET Graduate Level posts?
The starting basic pay is ₹35,400 in Pay Level 10 (₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400). With allowances including DA (50%), HRA, and Transport Allowance, the gross monthly salary ranges from ₹67,200 to ₹72,000. The in-hand salary after deductions is approximately ₹45,000 to ₹50,000 per month, varying by posting location and department.
How many attempts are allowed for RSSB CET Graduate Level exam?
There is no restriction on the number of attempts for RSSB CET Graduate Level exam. Candidates can appear in the exam multiple times as long as they meet the age eligibility criteria (18-35 years for general category with relaxation for reserved categories). Each year's CET is a separate recruitment cycle.
Is there negative marking in RSSB CET Graduate Level exam?
Yes, there is negative marking in the exam. For each incorrect answer, 1/3 mark (0.33 marks) is deducted from the total score. Each correct answer carries 3 marks. No marks are deducted for unattempted questions, so candidates should attempt questions carefully to avoid negative marking.
Can I apply for RSSB CET Graduate Level exam offline?
No, the application process for RSSB CET Graduate Level is completely online. Candidates must apply through the official RSMSSB website (rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in) only. Offline applications are not accepted. However, application fee can be paid both online and offline through E-Mitra centers or bank challans.
What are the different stages in RSSB CET Graduate Level selection process?
The selection process consists of: (1) Computer Based Test (CBT) - single objective exam, (2) Normalization of scores across different shifts, (3) Merit list preparation based on normalized scores, (4) Departmental application using CET scores, (5) Document verification of shortlisted candidates, and (6) Final selection by respective departments. Some departments may conduct additional skill tests or interviews.