RSSB CET Senior Secondary Exam Proposed for 1 to 3 December in 6 Shifts: Merit of Over 40 Lakh Applicants Through Normalisation; CET Opens the Way to 26 Recruitments
As per a news report, normalisation will be applied in the RSSB Common Eligibility Test (CET) at both the senior secondary and graduate levels. To balance the difficulty of papers across different shifts, marks will be normalised before the merit list is released. The board chairman gave this information on Monday. Over 40 lakh applications have been received for the two exams.
CET at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Senior secondary level CET | 1 to 3 December 2026 (proposed) |
| Shifts | 6 shifts over three days |
| Applications (senior secondary) | About 23.56 lakh (about 12,000 candidates withdrew) |
| Graduate level CET | January 2027 (proposed) |
| Applications (graduate) | About 17.15 lakh |
| Merit | Based on normalised marks |
| Negative marking | One-third mark deducted for each wrong answer (as per the report) |
What Normalisation Means
- The exam is held in several shifts and the papers can differ in difficulty.
- Marks are adjusted so that candidates of different shifts can be compared at a similar level.
- The merit list will be prepared on the basis of normalised marks.
- As per the report, general category candidates need at least 40% and reserved category candidates 35% marks; verify this in the board's notice.
CET Opens the Way to 26 Recruitments
- As per the report, the senior secondary level CET gives a chance to take part in the recruitments of 14 sectors.
- The graduate level CET opens the way to recruitments of 12 sectors, including posts such as Patwari, VDO and Junior Accountant (as per the report).
- Together, this makes the CET the entry point to 26 recruitments.
What Candidates Should Do
- Keep checking rssb.rajasthan.gov.in for the admit card and exam city details.
- Prepare with the negative marking in mind: one-third mark is deducted for a wrong answer.
- If you withdrew or have a correction issue, follow only the board's official notice.
- Do not rely on rumours or unofficial dates.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is the CET senior secondary exam?
Proposed for 1 to 3 December 2026 in 6 shifts.
How will merit be made?
Through normalisation of marks across shifts.
How many applications were received?
Over 40 lakh in total: about 23.56 lakh for senior secondary and about 17.15 lakh for graduate level.
Note: This is based on news reports and public government information. Dates, amounts and rules can change, so please confirm with the official website or the concerned office before acting. Emitrawala.com is not a government website.
