The Rajasthan CET (Senior Secondary Level) 2026 syllabus and exam pattern in one place — subject-wise topics, number of questions from each subject, marking scheme, the compulsory fifth option (E) rule and the official syllabus PDF. Use it to plan your preparation subject by subject.
The Common Eligibility Test (CET) is conducted by the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB), Jaipur. A qualifying CET score is required to apply for many Group C posts in Rajasthan. The 2026 exam is different from 2024: it now has 120 questions, 240 marks, 2 hours 30 minutes and 1/3 negative marking.
Negative marking introduced in Rajasthan CET 2026 →
Rajasthan CET Graduate Level Syllabus 2026 →
Rajasthan CET 12th Level 2026 — Overview
| CET 12th Level 2026 at a glance | |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB), Jaipur |
| Exam name | Common Eligibility Test (Senior Secondary Level) |
| Advertisement | No. 08/2026 (dated 23 June 2026) |
| Number of questions | 120 (multiple choice) |
| Total marks | 240 (2 marks per question) |
| Duration | 2 hours 30 minutes (+10 minutes to check the OMR circles) |
| Negative marking | 1/3 of the marks of the question (0.67 mark) for every wrong answer |
| Mode | Offline (OMR sheet) |
| Official website | rssb.rajasthan.gov.in |
Important subjects for Rajasthan CET 12th Level 2026
- History of Rajasthan
- Art and Culture of Rajasthan
- Geography of India and Rajasthan
- Indian Polity with special emphasis on Rajasthan
- Economy of Rajasthan
- Everyday Science
- Logical Reasoning & Mathematics
- Current Affairs
- Public Health (new in 2026)
- Computer Knowledge
- General Hindi
- General English
Rajasthan CET 12th Level 2026 — Subject-wise Syllabus
| Subject | Topics (as per RSSB Advertisement No. 08/2026) |
|---|---|
| 1. History of Rajasthan (राजस्थान का इतिहास) | Major ancient civilizations and archaeological sites; prominent rulers and their achievements; the Revolt of 1857, peasant movements, tribal movements, Praja Mandal movements and the Integration of Rajasthan; prominent historical personalities. |
| 2. Art and Culture of Rajasthan (राजस्थान की कला और संस्कृति) | Architecture and painting; folk music, musical instruments, dance and theatre; major religious sects and folk deities; social life — dresses, ornaments, fairs, festivals, customs and traditions; language, dialects and literature; prominent personalities in the fields of art and culture. |
| 3. Geography of India (भारत का भूगोल) | Physical features of India — mountains, plateaus, deserts and plains; major rivers, dams, lakes and oceans; wildlife and sanctuaries; disaster management and climate change. |
| 4. Geography of Rajasthan (राजस्थान का भूगोल) | Major physical features; climatic conditions; natural vegetation; major soils; rivers, dams and lakes; natural resources — mineral, forest and water resources; livestock; wildlife, sanctuaries and conservation; population — distribution, growth, density, literacy and sex ratio; major tribes; tourism in Rajasthan. |
| 5. Indian Political System with special reference to Rajasthan (राजस्थान के विशेष संदर्भ में भारतीय राजनीतिक व्यवस्था) | Nature of the Indian Constitution, Preamble, Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy; Indian political system — President, Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Parliament, Supreme Court, Election Commission; political and administrative system of Rajasthan — Governor, Chief Minister, State Legislative Assembly, High Court, Rajasthan Public Service Commission, State Election Commission, State Information Commission, State Human Rights Commission, State Chief Secretary, District Administration; local self-government and Panchayati Raj. |
| 6. Economy of Rajasthan (राजस्थान की अर्थव्यवस्था) | Role of industry, agriculture, animal husbandry and mineral sector in the development of the State; economy of Rajasthan — features and issues; concepts of State income and budget; handicraft industry, unemployment, drought and famine; welfare schemes and Acts in Rajasthan, development institutions, small-scale enterprises, financial institutions, role of Panchayati Raj institutions in rural development; MGNREGA and the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission – Gramin (VB-G RAM G). |
| 7. Everyday Science (दैनिक विज्ञान) | Physical and chemical changes, oxidation and reduction reactions, catalyst; metals, non-metals and their important compounds, important compounds used in daily life; carbon and its important compounds, hydrocarbons, allotropes of carbon, CFC or freons, CNG, polymers, soap and detergents; reflection of light and its laws, dispersion of light, types of lenses, defects of vision and their correction; space and information technology, space research programme of India; genetics — general terminology, Mendel's laws of inheritance, structure of chromosomes, nucleic acids, central dogma of protein synthesis, sex determination in humans; environmental study — structure of ecosystems, biotic factors, energy flow, biogeochemical cycles; biotechnology — general information, bio-patent, new plant varieties, transgenic organisms; economic importance of animals and plants; blood groups, blood transfusion, Rh factor, pathogens and human health, malnutrition, human diseases — causes and cures. |
| 8. Logical Reasoning & Mathematics (तार्किक विवेचन एवं गणित) | Blood relation; number series; alphabet series; clock; calendar; LCM & HCF, average, profit & loss, percentage, simple interest, compound interest, ratio-proportion; time, speed, distance, work and time; area of triangle, circle, ellipse, rectangle, sphere and cylinder; volume of sphere, cylinder, cube and cone; graphical representation of data (graphs, bar charts, pie charts, line graphs, etc.); code and decode; sitting arrangement; mental ability and analytical ability. |
| 9. Current Affairs (समसामयिक घटनाएँ) | Major contemporary events at the State and National level in politics, economy, society, culture, technology, geography, ecology, sports, etc.; famous personalities; State and national-level programmes and policies; civic duties — Fundamental Duties and moral values; salient provisions of the Rajasthan Public Examination (Measures for Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Act, 2022. |
| 10. Public Health (जन स्वास्थ्य) — new in 2026 | Basics of first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); types of drug abuse and measures to prevent it; physical and mental fitness of youth; health risks of social media addiction and its preventive measures. |
| 11. Computer Knowledge (कंप्यूटर की जानकारी) | Characteristics and applications of computers; computer organisation including memory (RAM, ROM), file system, input and output devices; MS Office — MS Word, MS Excel/Spreadsheet, MS PowerPoint. |
| 12. General Hindi (सामान्य हिन्दी) | संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, विशेषण, अव्यय, क्रिया; सन्धि और संधि विच्छेद; सामासिक पदों की रचना और समास-विग्रह; उपसर्ग; प्रत्यय; पर्यायवाची शब्द; विपरीतार्थक (विलोम) शब्द; अनेकार्थक शब्द; शब्द-युग्म; शब्द-शुद्धि; वाक्य-शुद्धि; वाक्यांश के लिए एक सार्थक शब्द; मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ; अंग्रेज़ी के पारिभाषिक (तकनीकी) शब्दों के समानार्थक हिन्दी शब्द; कार्यालयी पत्रों से सम्बन्धित ज्ञान — कार्यालय आदेश, परिपत्र, अधिसूचना, अर्द्धशासकीय पत्र, निविदा, प्रेस विज्ञप्ति। |
| 13. General English | Tenses/sequence of tenses; voice — active and passive; narration — direct and indirect; use of articles and determiners; use of prepositions; translation of simple sentences from Hindi to English and vice-versa; glossary of official and technical terms (with their Hindi versions); synonyms; antonyms; one-word substitution; comprehension of a given passage; knowledge of writing letters — official, demi-official, informal. |
Rajasthan CET 12th Level Exam Pattern 2026
- Total time: 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes)
- Marking: all questions are multiple choice and carry equal marks — 2 marks each
- Negative marking: one-third (1/3) of the marks of the question for each wrong answer
- Extra time: 10 minutes after the scheduled time to check that one circle is darkened for every question
| Subjects | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| History of Rajasthan, Art and Culture of Rajasthan, Geography of India, Geography of Rajasthan, Indian Political System with special reference to Rajasthan, Economy of Rajasthan, Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning & Mathematics, Current Affairs, Public Health, Computer Knowledge, General Hindi and English | 120 | 240 | 2:30 hours |
The board does not fix the number of questions from each subject — all 120 questions come mixed from the subjects above. Past papers show that Rajasthan GK (history, art and culture, geography, polity and economy) carries the largest share.
OMR fifth option (E) rule — as stated in the notification:
- Every question has five options — A, B, C, D and E. Darken only one circle with a blue ball point pen.
- If you are not attempting a question, you must darken circle E.
- If none of the five circles is darkened, one-third (1/3) of the marks of that question is deducted (for up to 10% of the questions).
- A candidate who leaves more than 10% of the questions with no circle darkened is disqualified.
Rajasthan CET 2026 Preparation Tips
- Start with the syllabus and pattern: Rajasthan GK (history, art and culture, geography, polity, economy) has always carried the largest share — give it the most time.
- Make a realistic study plan: fix a daily slot for every subject and keep one day a week for revision.
- Build the basics: Mathematics, Reasoning, Science, Hindi and English reward clear concepts more than rote learning.
- Solve previous year papers: they show the real level and the topics that repeat.
- Take full-length mock tests: practise finishing 120 questions in 150 minutes with negative marking.
- Revise current affairs daily: with special focus on Rajasthan schemes and events.
- Be accurate: with 1/3 negative marking, avoid blind guesses — darken E instead. Never leave a question with no circle darkened.
Take a free CET mock test Previous year papers
Rajasthan CET Syllabus PDF Download
| Exam level | Download |
|---|---|
| Rajasthan CET 12th Level 2026 — official RSSB advertisement with syllabus (Advt. 08/2026) | Download PDF |
| Rajasthan CET Graduate Level Syllabus (official RSSB PDF, 2024) | Download PDF |
FAQs
Q1. Has the Rajasthan CET 12th Level syllabus 2026 been released?
Yes. RSSB released it with Advertisement No. 08/2026 (signed 23 June 2026). Public Health is a new subject in 2026, and Disaster Management & Climate Change has been added to Geography of India.
Q2. Is there negative marking in Rajasthan CET 12th Level 2026?
Yes. One-third (1/3) of the marks of a question is deducted for every wrong answer. The 2024 exam had no negative marking.
Q3. How many questions are asked in Rajasthan CET 12th Level 2026?
120 questions of 2 marks each — 240 marks in total.
Q4. What is the duration of the CET 12th Level exam?
2 hours 30 minutes, plus 10 minutes to check the OMR sheet.
Q5. How many questions come from each subject?
The board does not fix a subject-wise number of questions. All 120 come mixed from the 13 subjects; Rajasthan GK has usually had the largest share.
Q6. What happens if I leave a question blank?
You must darken circle E for a question you do not attempt. If no circle is darkened, 1/3 of its marks is deducted; leaving more than 10% of the questions blank leads to disqualification.
