Rajasthan CET: Merit of 40 Lakh Candidates Will Be Made Through Normalisation; 23.56 Lakh Applications for 12th Level, Exam in 6 Shifts on 1 to 3 December
Normalisation will apply this time too in both the Senior Secondary and Graduation levels of the Common Eligibility Test (CET) of the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB). To balance the difference in difficulty of question papers across different shifts, marks will be normalised and the final merit list will be released. Board chairman Alok Raj gave this information on Monday. More than 40 lakh applications in total have been received for both exams.
Exam and Application Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Senior Secondary level exam | 1 to 3 December 2026, 6 shifts in 3 days |
| Graduation level exam | 16 to 18 January 2027 (proposed) |
| 12th level applications | About 23.56 lakh; around 12,000 candidates withdrew applications |
| Graduation level applications | About 17.15 lakh |
| Application withdrawal period | 16 to 18 October 2026 |
Normalisation and Marks Rules
- To balance the difference in paper difficulty between shifts, marks will be brought to a comparable level.
- One-third mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
- General category candidates need minimum 40% and reserved categories 35% marks (as per the clip).
- The CET score will be valid for three years.
Which Recruitments Through CET
- As per the clip, CET will open the way for a total of 26 recruitments: the senior secondary score will give a chance to join 14 services and the graduation score 12 services.
- Senior secondary level: posts like Forester, Police Constable, Jamadar, Clerk Grade-II, Junior Assistant and Hostel Superintendent.
- Graduation level: posts like Patwari, Gram Vikas Adhikari (VDO), Tehsil Revenue Accountant, Platoon Commander, Deputy Jailer and Supervisor.
What Candidates Should Do
- The admit card and exam city intimation will come on RSSB's website rssb.rajasthan.gov.in.
- Do not guess answers, given the negative marking.
- After normalisation your raw marks and final marks may differ; the final merit will be made only from normalised marks.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Will there be normalisation in CET?
Yes, marks of different shifts will be normalised in both levels.
How many applications for the 12th level?
About 23.56 lakh.
How many years is the CET score valid?
Three years.
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