Rajasthan CET Graduation Level Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern
Complete subject-wise syllabus for the RSSB Common Eligibility Test (Graduation Level)
📝 OMR Based❓ 150 Questions🎯 300 Marks⏱️ 3 Hours
Exam Overview
The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has released the updated syllabus and exam format for the Rajasthan Common Eligibility Test (CET) 2026 at graduation level. Aspirants preparing for graduate-level recruitments in the state should know the number of questions, marks, time limit, negative marking and every topic in advance. Everything is put together below.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam name | Rajasthan CET Graduation Level 2026 |
| Conducting body | Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) |
| Exam mode | Offline (OMR sheet) |
| Question type | Multiple choice (MCQ) |
| Total questions | 150 |
| Total marks | 300 |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Negative marking | 1/3 mark deducted per wrong answer |
| Official website | rssb.rajasthan.gov.in |
Exam Pattern 2026
The paper has 150 multiple-choice questions, all carrying equal marks (2 marks each). The total is 300 marks and the time allowed is 3 hours.
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| All subjects | 150 | 300 | 3 hours |
Key points
- Every question is multiple choice.
- All questions carry equal marks.
- Each wrong answer costs 1/3 mark.
1. History, Art & Culture of India and Rajasthan
History of India
Major events of Indian historySocial and religious reform movements of the 19th-20th centuryPhases of the freedom movementProminent freedom fighters and their contributionRole of Rajasthan in the Revolt of 1857Tribal and peasant movements in RajasthanPraja Mandal movementNation building after independenceThe Nehru eraReorganisation of statesDevelopment of science and technologyIntegration of Rajasthan
History and Culture of Rajasthan
Ancient civilisations and archaeological sites (Kalibangan, Ahar, Ganeshwar, Balathal, Bairath)Major rulersAdministrative and revenue systemForts and monumentsArchitecturePaintingHandicraftsRajasthani literature and major worksRegional dialectsFairs and festivalsFolk musicFolk dancesCulture and traditionsReligious movementsSaints and folk deitiesImportant historical places
2. Geography of India and Rajasthan
Geography of India
Physical structure (mountains, plateaus, deserts, plains)Climate and monsoonMajor riversDamsLakesOceansWildlife and sanctuariesMajor cropsMajor mineralsEnergy resourcesIndustries and industrial regionsNational highwaysTransportTradePopulationLiteracySex ratioDisaster managementClimate change
Geography of Rajasthan
Geological structurePhysiographic regionsClimateDrainage systemLakesPondsDamsWater conservationNatural vegetationWildlife and sanctuariesSoilsRabi and Kharif cropsPopulationLiteracyUrbanisationMajor tribesMetallic and non-metallic mineralsRenewable and non-renewable energyTourismNational highwaysRail transportAir transport
3. Indian Polity (with special reference to Rajasthan)
Indian Political System
Constituent AssemblyRole of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar in framing the ConstitutionNature and features of the ConstitutionPreambleFundamental RightsDirective Principles of State PolicyFederal systemConstitutional amendmentsEmergency provisionsPublic Interest LitigationPresidentPrime Minister and Council of MinistersParliamentSupreme CourtElection CommissionComptroller and Auditor GeneralFinance CommissionLokpalNational Human Rights CommissionNITI AayogNational Information Commission
Political and Administrative System of Rajasthan
GovernorChief MinisterLegislative AssemblyHigh CourtRajasthan Public Service CommissionDistrict administrationState Human Rights CommissionLokayuktaState Election CommissionState Finance CommissionState Information CommissionLocal self-governmentPanchayati Raj
4. Economy of India and Rajasthan
Indian Economy
Budget makingBankingPublic financeGoods and Services Tax (GST)National incomeBasics of economic growth and developmentFiscal policyMonetary policySubsidiesPublic Distribution System (PDS)E-commerceKey sectors: agriculture, industry, services and tradeGreen RevolutionWhite RevolutionBlue RevolutionFive-Year Plans and planning systemMajor economic problemsGovernment initiativesEconomic reforms and liberalisation
Rajasthan Economy
Food grain and cash cropsIrrigation and river valley projectsWasteland and drought-prone area development projectsDevelopment and location of industriesAgro-based industriesMineral-based industriesSmall-scale industriesCottage industriesVillage industriesExport itemsRajasthani handicraftsPoverty and unemploymentSocial justice and empowermentProvisions for weaker sectionsWelfare schemes and actsDevelopment institutionsCooperative movementSmall enterprises and financial institutionsRole of Panchayati Raj in rural developmentMGNREGAViksit Bharat Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin)
5. Science & Technology
Everyday science principles along with science and technology in the context of Rajasthan.
Physical and chemical changesAcids, bases and saltsElectric currentHeatWork and energyDiet and nutritionBlood groups and Rh factorHealth careCommunicable diseasesNon-communicable diseasesZoonotic diseasesEnvironmental and ecological changesBiodiversityConservation of natural resourcesSustainable developmentEconomic importance of animals and plantsAgricultural scienceHorticultureForestryAnimal husbandryInformation and Communication Technology (ICT)Defence technologySpace technologySatellitesDevelopment of science and technology in Rajasthan
6. Reasoning & Mathematics
This part tests mental ability, analytical thinking and calculation skills.
Reasoning
Blood relationsNumber seriesLetter seriesClockCalendarMental and analytical ability
Mathematics
Squares, square roots and cube rootsFactorisationQuadratic equationsLogarithmsLCM and HCFAverageProfit and lossPercentageSimple interestCompound interestRatio and proportionTime, speed and distanceWork and timeAngles and linesCongruence of trianglesArea of triangle, circle, rectangle, sphere and cylinderTrigonometric ratiosHeights and distancesMeanMedianModeVolume of sphere, cylinder, cube and coneData representation using graphs, bar charts, pie charts and line diagrams
7. Current Affairs & Civic Duties
Questions cover state, national and international events, plus civic duties and ethics.
State, national and international events (politics, economy, society, culture, science and technology, geography, environment, sports)Important personalitiesMajor schemes and policies of the Rajasthan and Central governmentsCivic dutiesFundamental duties and moral valuesKey provisions of the Rajasthan Public Examination (Measures for Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Act, 2022
8. Public Health
Questions on health, first aid and the physical and mental wellbeing of youth.
Basics of First AidCardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Types of substance abuse and ways to prevent itPhysical and mental health of youthHealth risks of social media addiction and how to avoid them
9. Computer Knowledge
From basic computer awareness to modern technology.
Features and uses of computersOperating systemsInternet and e-mailComputer organisationMemory (RAM and ROM)File systemInput and output devicesMS WordMS Excel (Spreadsheet)MS PowerPointCyber securityE-servicesArtificial Intelligence (AI)
10. General English
Questions on grammar, vocabulary and translation ability.
Use of Articles and DeterminersTense / Sequence of TensesVoice (Active and Passive)Narration (Direct and Indirect)Use of PrepositionsEnglish to Hindi and Hindi to English TranslationSynonymsAntonymsComprehensionOfficial and Technical TermsLetter WritingIdioms and PhrasesOne Word Substitution
11. General Hindi
Questions on language, grammar and official Hindi.
Noun (Sangya)Pronoun (Sarvanam)Adjective (Visheshan)Verb (Kriya)Adverb (Kriya Visheshan)Case (Karak)Indeclinable (Avyay)Sandhi and Sandhi-vichedSamasPrefixes and suffixesAntonymsSynonymsWords with multiple meaningsPunctuationTechnical vocabularyWord correctionSentence correctionOne word for a phraseIdioms and proverbsConstitutional status of Hindi as the official languageOffice ordersCircularsNotificationsSemi-official lettersTendersPress releases
Important Instructions for the OMR Sheet
Every question has five options: A, B, C, D and E.
- Fill only one option for each question.
- Mark answers on the OMR sheet with a blue ball pen.
- If you do not want to answer a question, you must fill option E.
- A candidate leaving more than 10% of questions with no option filled may be disqualified.
- An extra 10 minutes is given after the exam to check the OMR sheet.
⚠️ Please confirm the final syllabus from the official RSSB notification.
Syllabus PDF & Important Links
The official syllabus PDF can be downloaded as a notification from the RSSB website. Before you start preparing, study each subject according to the official syllabus.
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Frequently Asked Questions
❓ How many questions will be asked?
150 multiple-choice questions carrying 300 marks in total.
❓ Is there negative marking?
Yes, 1/3 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
❓ How is the exam conducted?
Offline, on an OMR sheet, in 3 hours.
❓ What if I want to skip a question?
Fill option E on the OMR sheet. Do not leave any question blank.
Disclaimer: This information is for general guidance. For final details, please check the official RSSB website and notification.
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