CET Graduation 2026 notification: Advertisement 09/2026, confirmed.
Last updated: July 2, 2026 · Source: RSSB Advertisement 09/2026
RSSB has released the official CET Graduation 2026 notification under Advertisement 09/2026. Apply online from 4 July 2026 to 2 August 2026, 11:59 PM; the exam is scheduled for 1-3 December 2026. The paper has 150 questions, 300 marks and 3 hours. Each wrong answer carries a 1/3 negative deduction; mark E for skipped questions.
Everyone must apply afresh for CET Graduation 2026 because 2024 scores expired on 11 February 2026. The paper is 150 questions, 300 marks and 3 hours; qualifying marks are 40% for general category and 35% for SC/ST. With 1/3 negative marking and the E-option rule, practice should shift from blind attempting to selective accuracy.
Confirmed Notification Facts
What Changed in 2026
Timeline fixed
Applications run 4 July 2026 to 2 August 2026, 11:59 PM. The offline OMR exam is scheduled for 1-3 December 2026, with admit cards through SSO/recruitment portal before the exam.
Negative marking
A wrong answer deducts 1/3 of the question marks. A question with no circle darkened gets the same deduction, and more than 10% such blanks means disqualification.
Syllabus additions
Public Health is added. Current Events includes Civic Duties and the Unfair Means Act 2022. Computer adds Cyber Security, E-Services and AI; Rajasthan Economy adds MGNREGA plus VB-G RAM G.
12 covered posts
The covered list includes Patwari, Junior Accountant, Tehsil Revenue Accountant, VDO, Supervisor roles, Deputy Jailor, Platoon Commander and Hostel Superintendent Grade-II, including Junior Accountant in the Agriculture Marketing Board.
Preparation Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Has RSSB released the official CET Graduation 2026 notification?
Yes. RSSB released the detailed CET Graduation 2026 notification as Advertisement 09/2026 on 1 July 2026. Online applications run 4 July 2026 to 2 August 2026, 11:59 PM, and the exam is scheduled for 1-3 December 2026.
What is changing in CET Graduation from 2026?
The major confirmed change is negative marking. Each wrong answer deducts 1/3 of that question's marks. Every question has options A-E; mark E if you are not attempting. If no circle is darkened for a question, the same 1/3 deduction applies. More than 10% questions with no circle darkened leads to disqualification.
Who should take CET Graduation?
Graduates targeting the 12 covered posts should apply: Platoon Commander, Patwari, Junior Accountant, Tehsil Revenue Accountant, Supervisor roles, Deputy Jailor, Hostel Superintendent Grade-II, Village Development Officer, Junior Accountant in the Rajasthan State Agriculture Marketing Board, and Tribal Area Development Hostel Superintendent Grade-II.
How long will the CET Graduation score remain valid?
The CET Graduation 2026 score will be valid for 3 years from the result date. The 2024 CET Graduation score was valid for 1 year and expired on 11 February 2026, so 2024 qualifiers also need to apply afresh for this cycle.
What are the application fee and age rules?
The OTR fee is Rs. 600 for General and creamy-layer OBC/MBC candidates, and Rs. 400 for non-creamy OBC/MBC, EWS, SC/ST and all PwD candidates. Age is minimum 18 and not 40 or more as on 1 January 2027, with standard Rajasthan category relaxations.