RSSB CET Graduate Level 2026: Exam Date Revised to 16–18 January 2027 (Tentative) — Latest Update
Update (28 September 2026): RSSB has moved the CET Graduate Level 2026 exam (Advt. No. 09/2026) from 1 – 3 December 2026 to 16, 17 and 18 January 2027. The Board has marked these dates as tentative (संभावित) in its press note, and says the schedule was revised because the Rajasthan State Election Commission’s urban body and Panchayati Raj elections affect exams in October 2026. There will be two shifts a day on 16 and 17 January and one morning shift on 18 January. This is one combined press note covering five RSSB exams; only the CET Graduate Level line applies here. Admit cards will be issued online through SSO login and the Recruitment Portal, and the Board has not yet announced when. Download RSSB Exam Date Press Note (28 Sep 2026)
RSSB CET Graduate Level 2026 Notification: Eligibility, Exam Pattern & Complete Guide
The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has released the notification for the Common Eligibility Test (CET) — Graduate Level 2026 under Advertisement No. 09/2026. This single exam is your gateway to 12 different graduate-level government services in Rajasthan, including Patwari, Junior Accountant, Village Development Officer (VDO), Deputy Jailor and Supervisor. If you are a graduate dreaming of a stable Rajasthan government job, this is one exam you cannot afford to miss.
Online registration ran from 4 July 2026 to 2 August 2026 and is now closed. Graduates aged 18 to 40 years were eligible, and the best part is that your CET score stays valid for three years. Don’t worry if the process feels confusing — in this article we explain the eligibility, exam pattern, fees and the revised exam dates in very simple language. Bookmark GovtJobsAlert.in so you never miss an update on this recruitment.
What are the Key Highlights of RSSB CET Graduate Level 2026?
The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB), formerly RSMSSB, conducts recruitment for subordinate and ministerial posts across the state. The CET (Graduate Level) is only an eligibility test — clearing it lets you sit for the main exam of each participating service. Here is a quick summary so you can check at a glance whether this exam is right for you.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Common Eligibility Test (CET) — Graduate Level 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) |
| Participating Services | 12 graduate-level posts (Patwari, Junior Accountant, VDO & more) |
| Eligibility | Graduation in any stream |
| Score Validity | 3 years from the date of result |
| Job Location | Rajasthan |
| Last Date to Apply | 2 August 2026 (Closed) |
| Exam Dates |
Which Posts are Covered Under RSSB CET Graduate Level 2026? Vacancy Details
The CET (Graduate Level) is the first step for the following 12 services. Actual vacancies for each post are announced separately by the concerned department in its own main-exam notification, so this is a great chance to qualify once and apply for many posts.
| Participating Service | Post Name |
|---|---|
| Home Guard Subordinate Service | Platoon Commander |
| Engineering Subordinate (Irrigation) | Patwari |
| Subordinate Accounts Service | Junior Accountant |
| Revenue Accounts Subordinate Service | Tehsil Revenue Accountant |
| Women Empowerment Subordinate Service | Supervisor |
| Integrated Child Development Service | Supervisor |
| Jail Subordinate Service | Deputy Jailor |
| Social Welfare Subordinate Service | Hostel Superintendent Grade-II |
| Revenue (Land Records) Subordinate Service | Patwari |
| Panchayati Raj | Village Development Officer (VDO) |
| State Agricultural Marketing Board | Junior Accountant |
| Tribal Area Development Service | Hostel Superintendent Grade-II |
What is the Eligibility for RSSB CET Graduate Level 2026?
Here are the qualification and age rules the notification set for this CET. It was open to a wide range of candidates, but everyone had to meet the basic graduate requirement.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree (graduation) or an equivalent qualification from a recognised university.
- Students in the final year of their degree may also apply, but they must obtain the required qualification as per the concerned service rules.
- This is an eligibility test, so the exact subject-wise qualification for each post applies later at the main-exam stage. Any graduate looking for government jobs can start with this CET.
Age Limit
The age is calculated as on 1 January 2027. The minimum and maximum limits are given below, along with the relaxation for reserved categories.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Minimum – Maximum Age | 18 – 40 years |
| General (Women) | 5 years |
| Reserved Categories – SC, ST, OBC, MBC, EWS (Men, Rajasthan) | 5 years |
| Reserved Categories – SC, ST, OBC, MBC, EWS (Women, Rajasthan) | 10 years |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwBD) | 5 years |
| Combining Relaxations | Category-based relaxations (items 1–13) do not combine – only one applies; the PwBD 5 years is in addition to the service-rule relaxation |
What is the Salary for RSSB CET Graduate Level 2026?
Since the CET (Graduate Level) is only an eligibility test, this notification does not fix any single salary. Your pay will depend on the specific post and service you are finally recruited for, and it is decided by that department’s own service rules.
- All 12 posts are Rajasthan state government jobs with regular pay as per the applicable state pay rules.
- The exact pay level and basic pay are mentioned in each service’s main-exam notification.
- Qualifying in CET keeps you eligible to apply for all these posts for three years.
Because pay differs from post to post, always confirm the exact salary from the main-exam notification of the service you apply for. Qualifying the CET first is the key that unlocks all of them.
What is the Selection Process for RSSB CET Graduate Level 2026?
The CET is an offline, OMR-based objective exam — the first stage of selection. Understanding the pattern helps you plan your preparation well. After qualifying, you must still appear in the main recruitment exam or interview of each service.
CET Exam Pattern
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 150 |
| Total Marks | 300 (each question carries 2 marks) |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Negative Marking | One-third (1/3) of that question’s marks (2/3 mark) deducted for each wrong answer |
| Five Options | Every question has 5 options — you must darken one bubble. Leaving more than 10% of questions fully blank leads to disqualification. |
Subjects & Qualifying Marks
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Subjects | History, Geography, Polity, Economy and Culture of India & Rajasthan, Science & Technology, Reasoning, Mathematics, Current Affairs, Computer Knowledge, General Hindi, General English |
| Qualifying Marks | 40% (35% for SC / ST) |
For topic-wise preparation, check the latest exam syllabus and pattern on GovtJobsAlert.in.
How to Apply Online for RSSB CET Graduate Level 2026?
The application window closed on 2 August 2026. Applications were accepted online only through the SSO Rajasthan portal, and the steps below are kept for reference. The same SSO login is where the admit card will be issued.
- Log in to the SSO Rajasthan portal (direct link in Essential Links below).
- Under Citizen Apps (G2C), open the “Recruitment Portal”.
- Select CET Graduate Level 2026 and open its application form.
- If not done earlier, complete your One-Time Registration (OTR) and pay the OTR fee.
- Fill in your personal, educational and category details carefully.
- Upload the required documents as per the given format.
- Pay the fee online and submit the form.
- Take a printout of the final application for your records.
RSSB CET Graduate Level 2026 Exam Date and Important Dates
RSSB revised the exam dates through its press note of 28 September 2026. The Board has marked the new dates as tentative, so keep checking for further updates.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 4 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 2 August 2026 (Closed) |
| Correction Window | Up to 3 days after last date |
| Exam Dates | |
| Exam Shifts | Two shifts on 16 & 17 January; one morning shift on 18 January |
| Age Reference Date | 1 January 2027 |
What is the Application Fee for RSSB CET Graduate Level 2026?
The CET uses a One-Time Registration (OTR) fee paid once through your SSO ID. Candidates who have already paid the OTR fee earlier need not pay again.
| Category | Fee (One-Time Registration) |
|---|---|
| General / Creamy Layer OBC-MBC | Rs 600 |
| Rajasthan SC, ST, OBC-MBC (NCL), EWS | Rs 400 |
| All Persons with Disabilities (PwBD) | Rs 400 |
| Reserved Categories of Other States | Rs 600 (treated as General) |
| Payment Mode | E-Mitra, Net Banking, Debit Card or Credit Card |
Essential Links — RSSB CET Graduate Level 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Download RSSB Exam Date Press Note (28 Sep 2026)
- SSO Rajasthan Login (Recruitment Portal)
- Visit RSSB CET Graduate Level Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram for Rajasthan Govt Jobs
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This is a wonderful chance to qualify once and unlock 12 different Rajasthan government services in one go. With the exam now tentatively set for 16 – 18 January 2027, you have extra weeks to revise the syllabus, so use them well and give yourself the best shot. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more such Rajasthan government job updates and exam alerts.