Rajasthan CET Graduation Level Exam Date 2027: 16-18 January, Check Shifts, Pattern and Admit Card

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) will hold the Rajasthan CET Graduation Level Exam Date 2027 from 16 to 18 January 2027, with two shifts a day on 16 and 17 January and a single morning shift on 18 January. The exam is the Common Eligibility Test (CET) for the Graduation level under Notification No. 09/2026, and it is the gateway to 12 subordinate and clerical services in Rajasthan government departments. The admit card has not been released yet — it will be available on the SSO portal a few days before the exam. All details below are from the RSSB revised exam calendar and the official notification. Candidates tracking the 12th-level exam can also read our Rajasthan CET Senior Secondary Exam Date 2026 guide for the 1–3 December schedule.

Rajasthan CET Graduation Level Exam Date 2027 – Overview

Rajasthan CET Graduation Level Exam Schedule 2027

The date changed — do not follow the old one. The Graduation Level CET was first scheduled for 1 to 3 December 2026. The RSSB revised exam calendar (released 28 September 2026) moved it to 16 to 18 January 2027, because the December window was given to the Senior Secondary level exam instead. The December dates no longer apply to the Graduation level. Your exact exam day and shift will be printed on your admit card — the board allots candidates across the three days and five shifts.

Do not be confused by the year. The RSSB calendar lists this exam as “CET (Graduation Level) 2026” because the notification (No. 09/2026) belongs to the 2026 cycle — but the exam itself is held in January 2027. Search for it as the CET Graduation Level exam of January 2027, and match the notification number 09/2026 when you check the official notice.

Rajasthan CET Graduation Level Eligibility Criteria 2027

Educational qualification. You must hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university, or an equivalent qualification. The CET is a qualifying test — it does not by itself give you a job. Once you hold a valid CET score, you can apply for the graduate-level recruitments that ask for it.

Age limit. You must be between 18 and 40 years of age as on 1 January 2027. Age relaxation applies for reserved categories under Rajasthan government rules. The exact relaxation for your category is fixed in Notification No. 09/2026 — check it before you assume you are over-age.

Application window (closed). Online applications ran from 4 July 2026 to 2 August 2026 (11:59 PM) through the SSO portal. The fee was Rs 600 for UR / OBC (creamy layer) / EBC candidates and Rs 400 for OBC-NCL / EBC / EWS candidates of Rajasthan, SC / ST / PwD candidates of Rajasthan, and candidates with an annual family income below Rs 2.5 lakh.

Rajasthan CET Graduation Level Exam Pattern 2027

Negative marking is the key difference from the 12th-level paper. The CET Senior Secondary paper has no negative marking at all; the Graduation paper deducts 1/3 mark for every wrong answer. Each question carries 5 options, and the 5th option is the “not attempted” option — if you do not know an answer, mark the 5th option instead of guessing, or the 1/3 deduction applies. Blind guessing across the paper can cost you dearly: 30 wrong guesses cost 10 marks, which can be the difference between qualifying and missing the 40% line.

Subjects. The paper covers History (with the national freedom struggle), Geography, Indian Polity (Constitution and Governance of Rajasthan), Economy, General Science and Science and Technology, Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability, General Hindi, General English, Basic Mathematics, Computer Knowledge and Current Affairs. With the exam spread over five shifts, RSSB will normalise scores across shifts before preparing the merit list.

Rajasthan CET Graduation Level Admit Card 2027

1. Open the SSO portal at sso.rajasthan.gov.in or the recruitment portal at recruitment.rajasthan.gov.in.
2. Log in with your SSO ID and password, then open the Recruitment Portal.
3. Find the link for the CET (Graduation Level) 2026 admit card and open it.
4. Enter your application number and date of birth if asked, and download the e-admit card.
5. Print it and check your name, roll number, exam date, reporting time and centre address carefully.

The admit card is not out yet. No admit-card date has been announced for the Graduation level exam. The board usually releases admit cards a few days before the exam, so with the exam in mid-January, expect it in the second week of January — but that is an expectation, not an announced date. RSSB will not send the admit card by post. Without the printed admit card, entry to the exam centre will not be permitted, so download it as soon as it appears and verify every detail on it.

Which Posts Can You Apply For After Qualifying CET Graduation Level?

Qualifying the CET makes you eligible to apply for the graduate-level recruitments that ask for a Graduation level CET score. The 12 services covered under Notification No. 09/2026 include Platoon Commander, Patwari, Junior Accountant, Tehsil Revenue Accountant, Supervisor (Women Empowerment and Integrated Child Development Service), Sub-Jailer / Deputy Jailor, Hostel Superintendent Grade-II, Gram Vikas Adhikari (Village Development Officer) and Ziledar. Clearing the CET is not a guarantee of appointment — for each post you must still appear in that post’s own recruitment examination, followed by document verification, and any skill test or physical test that post requires. Your CET score stays valid for three years from the result date, so one good score can serve several recruitments.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When is the Rajasthan CET Graduation Level exam 2027?

The Rajasthan CET Graduation Level exam will be held from 16 to 18 January 2027 (Saturday to Monday). There are two shifts per day on 16 and 17 January and a single morning shift on 18 January. The dates come from the RSSB revised exam calendar released on 28 September 2026. Your exact exam day and shift will be printed on your admit card.

Was the Rajasthan CET Graduation Level exam date changed?

Yes. The Graduation Level CET was first scheduled for 1 to 3 December 2026. The RSSB revised exam calendar moved it to 16 to 18 January 2027, because the December window was given to the Senior Secondary level exam instead. The December dates no longer apply to the Graduation level.

Is there negative marking in the Rajasthan CET Graduation Level exam?

Yes. In the CET Graduation Level exam, 1/3 mark is deducted for every wrong answer. Each question has 5 options — mark the 5th option if you do not attempt a question, or the deduction applies. This is different from the CET Senior Secondary Level paper, which has no negative marking at all.

What is the eligibility for the Rajasthan CET Graduation Level exam?

You must hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university, or an equivalent qualification, and be between 18 and 40 years of age as on 1 January 2027. Age relaxation applies for reserved categories under Rajasthan government rules, as fixed in Notification No. 09/2026.

When will the Rajasthan CET Graduation Level admit card be released?

The admit card has not been released yet, and no date has been announced. RSSB will put the e-admit card online on the SSO portal (sso.rajasthan.gov.in) and the recruitment portal (recruitment.rajasthan.gov.in) a few days before the exam. The board will not send the admit card by post.

What are the qualifying marks for Rajasthan CET Graduation Level 2027?

You need a minimum of 40% marks to qualify the CET Graduation Level exam. The threshold is relaxed to 35% for SC / ST candidates. Qualifying the CET makes you eligible to apply for the graduate-level recruitments that ask for it; it is not by itself an appointment.

Which posts can I apply for after qualifying the CET Graduation Level exam?

Qualifying the CET makes you eligible for graduate-level recruitments that ask for a Graduation level CET score, including Platoon Commander, Patwari, Junior Accountant, Tehsil Revenue Accountant, Supervisor, Sub-Jailer / Deputy Jailor, Hostel Superintendent Grade-II, Gram Vikas Adhikari and Ziledar, across 12 services. Each post still has its own recruitment examination, document verification and any skill or physical test it requires.

How long is the Rajasthan CET Graduation Level score valid?

The CET score is valid for three years from the date of result declaration, as per the Personnel Department notification dated 16 January 2025. One valid score can therefore be used for several recruitments that ask for the Graduation level CET during those three years.

For more government jobs and daily updates, browse the Latest Jobs section of New Sarkari Results, and always verify the final details in the official RSSB notice on rssb.rajasthan.gov.in before the exam.

Written by Ravi Singh

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