The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSMSSB, now also known as RSSB) has released the much-awaited notification for the Common Eligibility Test (CET), Senior Secondary Level 2026. As per the latest update, this CET acts as the common qualifying gateway for recruitment to several Rajasthan Government Group C posts that require a Class 12th qualification, such as Clerk Grade-II, Junior Assistant, Forest Guard (Vanpal), Constable, Hostel Superintendent and Jamadar Grade-II. The online application window is currently open, so interested aspirants are advised to apply within the prescribed dates.
RSMSSB Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Body | Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSMSSB / RSSB) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | CET (Senior Secondary Level) for Group C posts – LDC/Clerk Grade-II, Junior Assistant, Forest Guard, Constable and more |
| Category | State Government Jobs (Common Eligibility Test) |
| Total Vacancies | As per the official notification (covers 14 services) |
| Job Location | Rajasthan |
| Application Mode | Online (through SSO Portal / Recruitment Portal) |
| Official Website | rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 23–24 June 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 24 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 23 July 2026 |
| Exam Date | 23 to 25 October 2026 (as per official schedule) |
Kindly note that the exam dates are as announced in the official notification and may be revised by the Board. Candidates are advised to keep checking the official website for any update on the exact schedule and admit card release.
Vacancy Details
The CET (Senior Secondary Level) is a qualifying examination and does not have a fixed vacancy count of its own. Instead, qualifying this test makes a candidate eligible to apply for direct recruitment notifications issued later for the connected Group C posts. As per the notification, the CET covers around 14 services, including Vanpal (Forest Guard), Constable, Clerk Grade-II, Junior Assistant, Hostel Superintendent and Jamadar Grade-II across various Rajasthan Government departments. The actual number of vacancies will be declared in the respective post-wise recruitment advertisements published on the official portal.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed Senior Secondary (Class 12th) or an equivalent examination from a recognised board. As per the notification, candidates appearing in the final year of the qualifying examination may also be allowed to apply provisionally. Specific posts linked to the CET may carry additional qualification or eligibility conditions, which will be detailed in the individual post notifications.
Age Limit
The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 40 years, calculated as on 1 January 2027 (the cut-off date mentioned in the notification). Age relaxation is applicable to reserved categories – SC/ST, OBC/MBC, EWS, women candidates and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) – as per Rajasthan Government rules. Candidates are advised to verify their exact relaxation entitlement from the official notification.
Application Fee
The fee is collected as a One Time Registration (OTR) charge through the SSO Portal. Candidates who have already paid the OTR fee in an earlier RSSB cycle generally do not need to pay again.
- General / Creamy Layer OBC-MBC: Rs. 600
- Non-Creamy Layer OBC-MBC, EWS, SC, ST (Rajasthan domicile) and Divyang: Rs. 400
- SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS candidates of other states: treated as General (Rs. 600)
Fee can be paid online via net banking, debit/credit card, or through e-Mitra/Jan Suvidha Kendra. Please confirm the exact fee on the official website before paying.
Salary / Pay Scale
The CET itself does not carry a pay scale, as it is only a qualifying test. The salary will depend on the specific Group C post a candidate is finally recruited to. The applicable pay matrix level and pay band will be mentioned in the respective post-wise recruitment notification issued by the Board. Aspirants should refer to the relevant advertisement for accurate salary details.
Selection Process
- Written Examination (offline, OMR-based) of 300 marks with 150 questions over 3 hours, as per the official exam pattern. There is negative marking of one-third for each wrong answer.
- The CET is qualifying in nature; candidates generally need a minimum of 40% marks (35% for SC/ST, as per relaxation) to be declared eligible.
- Qualified candidates become eligible to apply for the connected post-wise recruitments, which may include further written exams, skill/typing tests or document verification as applicable.
Kindly verify the latest exam pattern and qualifying criteria from the official notification, as these may be updated by the Board.
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official website at rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in.
- Log in to the Rajasthan SSO Portal using your SSO ID (register first if you do not have one).
- Open the Recruitment Portal and complete your One Time Registration (OTR), if not already done.
- Select the CET (Senior Secondary Level) 2026 application link.
- Fill in your personal, educational and category details carefully.
- Upload the required documents/photograph and signature as specified.
- Pay the applicable fee and submit the form before the last date.
- Take a printout of the submitted form for future reference. Apply through the official site: https://rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in
Important Links
- Official Website / Apply Online: rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in
- Official Notification: rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in
Disclaimer: The above information is provided for the convenience of aspirants and is based on the latest available updates. Details such as dates, vacancies, fee, eligibility and exam pattern are subject to change. Candidates are strongly advised to read the official notification and verify all details on the official website (rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in) before applying, as notifications can be revised at any time.