Thousands of Rajasthan government job aspirants have received a major update as the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has officially announced the exam schedule for the Rajasthan Common Eligibility Test (CET) 2026. The board has confirmed separate examination dates for Senior Secondary Level and Graduation Level candidates, providing clarity to lakhs of applicants preparing for upcoming state recruitment examinations.
According to the official schedule, the Rajasthan CET Senior Secondary Level Examination will be conducted from October 23 to October 25, 2026, while the Rajasthan CET Graduation Level Examination will take place from December 1 to December 3, 2026.
The announcement has ended weeks of speculation regarding the CET calendar and allows candidates to plan their preparation strategy well in advance.
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RSSB Rajasthan CET 2026 Exam Schedule
| Examination | Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| CET Senior Secondary Level | October 23 to October 25, 2026 |
| CET Graduation Level | December 1 to December 3, 2026 |
The CET examination serves as a screening test for various Rajasthan government recruitment drives. Candidates who qualify the CET become eligible to apply for multiple posts advertised by RSSB and other state departments.
Why Rajasthan CET Is Important
The Rajasthan CET has become one of the most important examinations for state government job aspirants. Instead of appearing for separate preliminary examinations for multiple recruitments, candidates can use their CET score to participate in various recruitment processes.
For Graduation Level candidates, CET scores are generally considered for posts such as:
- Patwari
- Village Development Officer (VDO)
- Junior Accountant
- Tehsil Revenue Accountant
- Supervisor and other graduate-level posts
Similarly, the Senior Secondary Level CET score is used for several 12th-pass category recruitments conducted by the board.
Official Notification Expected Soon
While the examination dates have now been announced, candidates are still awaiting the detailed notification. The notification is expected to contain important information regarding:
- Application dates
- Eligibility criteria
- Age limit
- Application fee
- Exam pattern
- Syllabus
- Reservation provisions
- Admit card schedule
Candidates are advised to keep their One Time Registration (OTR) profiles updated so they can complete the application process without delays once registrations begin.
Preparation Time Available for Aspirants
The announcement gives candidates more than four months for the Senior Secondary Level examination and nearly six months for the Graduation Level examination. This preparation window is expected to benefit first-time candidates as well as those who appeared in previous CET cycles.
Experts suggest that candidates should focus on:
- Rajasthan General Knowledge
- Current Affairs
- General Science
- Basic Mathematics
- Reasoning Ability
- Hindi Language
- General English
Regular mock tests and previous-year question analysis can significantly improve performance in the examination.
What Candidates Should Do Now
Aspirants should not wait for the application form to begin preparations. With the exam calendar officially released, candidates can prepare a structured study plan and complete the syllabus before the final notification is issued.
Those targeting Rajasthan government jobs in 2026 and 2027 should utilise this period to strengthen conceptual understanding and improve speed and accuracy through regular practice.
The release of the Rajasthan CET 2026 exam schedule marks the beginning of one of the largest recruitment preparation cycles in the state, and candidates now have a clear timeline to work toward their goals.
