The Rajasthan CET (Graduate Level) is conducted by the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board, Jaipur. The scheme below is taken from the board's official notification.
Exam pattern at a glance
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of questions | 150 |
| Total marks | 300 |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Type of questions | Multiple choice, all carrying equal marks |
| Negative marking | Yes — 1/3 of the marks of that question (0.67 mark) for every wrong answer |
| Standard of the paper | Graduate level |
Two points stated plainly in the notification:
- All questions are multiple choice and carry equal marks.
- One-third (1/3) of the marks of a question (0.67 mark) is deducted for every wrong answer. (The 2024 exam had no negative marking.)
The fifth option — do not ignore this
Every question on the CET answer sheet has five circles. The fifth stands for "Question not attempted" — it is not an answer choice.
Even if you do not want to answer, you must still darken the fifth circle. If no circle is darkened for a question, one-third (1/3) of its marks is deducted (for up to 10 per cent of the questions), and a candidate who leaves more than 10 per cent of the questions with no circle darkened is disqualified.
Which posts this test leads to
The Graduate level CET is the qualifying gate for a number of recruitments — Patwari, Junior Accountant, Tehsil Revenue Accountant, Supervisor, Sub Jailor and Hostel Superintendent Grade-II among them. One test, several doors.
How Graduate level differs from 12th level
In 2026 the Graduate level has 150 questions, 300 marks and 3 hours, while the 12th level has 120 questions, 240 marks and 2 hours 30 minutes. Both levels now have 1/3 negative marking. The bigger difference is in what you have to study:
- Extra at Graduate level : History of Rajasthan and India with special emphasis on the Indian National Movement, and the Economy of India (budget, banking, GST, fiscal and monetary policy, e-commerce). Neither appears at the 12th level.
- Science : Graduate level has "Science and Technology" (defence and space technology, agricultural science, biodiversity); the 12th level has "Everyday Science".
- Polity : Graduate level also covers the federal structure, constitutional amendments, emergency provisions, public interest litigation, Lokpal and Lokayukta.
- Reasoning : the Graduate list adds input-output, figure matrix questions and passage & conclusions.
