REET Exam Date 2026 — Status & Expected Timeline
Last updated: April 2026 · Awaiting official RBSE notification
Status: Notification awaited
As of April 2026, the RBSE has not yet published the official REET 2026 notification. The dates below are expected ranges based on previous cycle patterns. We do NOT pretend that a newer notification is already live if rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in does not show one. This page will be refreshed when the official notification is released.
Quick answer
The REET 2026 notification is expected between April and June 2026. The application window typically stays open for 3 weeks after notification, with admit cards 7-10 days before the exam. Based on past cycles, the actual paper is likely to be held on a Sunday in the July-September 2026 window. Result is typically declared 1-2 months after the paper, and REET pass certificates carry lifetime validity per current Rajasthan policy.
Expected timeline
Notification release
Expected: April-June 2026
Official REET 2026 notification on rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in with full pattern, eligibility, fee structure, and date schedule.
Application window opens
Expected: 1-2 weeks after notification
Online application portal opens for ~3 weeks. Candidates submit forms with documents and pay the application fee.
Application closes
Expected: 3 weeks after opening
Last date to submit and pay. Late or incomplete applications are not accepted. Correction window typically opens for 5-7 days after closure.
Admit card released
Expected: 7-10 days before exam
Admit cards are downloaded from the REET portal using the registration ID and date of birth. Carry a printout to the exam centre with a valid photo ID.
Exam date
Expected: July-September 2026 (Sunday)
The 150-question, 150-mark, 150-minute paper is typically held in two shifts on a Sunday — Level 2 in the morning, Level 1 in the afternoon (or vice versa, depending on cycle).
Answer key released
Expected: 7-15 days after exam
Provisional answer key released for objection/challenge. Candidates can raise objections with valid evidence within the prescribed window.
Result declared
Expected: 1-2 months after exam
Final answer key processed and result declared with category-wise qualifying status. REET pass certificates with lifetime validity follow soon after.
Eligibility reference date
REET notifications historically use the date of result declaration (or the prescribed application closing date) as the reference point for the qualifying degree. Final-year B.Ed and D.El.Ed candidates are typically allowed to apply, provided they produce the qualifying degree before the date specified in the notification.
The exact eligibility cut-off date for the 2026 cycle will be confirmed in the official RBSE notification. Confirm this in the notification before assuming you qualify.
How to prepare while waiting
Read the RBSE syllabus PDFs for Level 1 and Level 2 — they are stable across cycles and available on rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in.
Build your CDP foundation with theorist-and-classroom application. Each theorist gets one classroom example pitched at your target level.
Practice 5-10 MCQs per topic daily. Review mistakes against topic notes, not against generic source-books.
Keep your documents ready — 10th, 12th, graduation, B.Ed/D.El.Ed proof, category and domicile certificates, photo and signature in the official format.
Frequently asked questions
When is the REET 2026 exam scheduled?
As of April 2026, the official REET 2026 notification has not been published by RBSE. Based on previous cycle patterns, the notification is typically released 2-3 months before the exam, with the actual paper held on a Sunday in the July to September window. We will update this page when the official notification is released.
Where will REET 2026 dates be officially announced?
The official REET notification is published on the RBSE site at rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in/RTET-REET. RBSE also issues a press release and the Rajasthan Education Department announces the dates. Do not rely on circulating WhatsApp or aggregator dates until they appear on the official RBSE page.
What is the typical REET notification-to-exam timeline?
Notification release happens 2-3 months before the exam. Application window stays open for about 3 weeks. Admit cards are issued 7-10 days before the exam date. Result is typically declared 1-2 months after the paper. Final eligibility certificates are released after the result.
How do I apply for REET once notification opens?
Applications are accepted online through the official REET portal. You will need: a recent passport-size photograph, signature, scanned copies of educational certificates, category certificate (if applicable), domicile certificate (for Rajasthan-specific reservations), and the application fee. Fee varies by level — typically ₹400 for one level and ₹550 for both levels for general candidates.
Is the REET 2026 syllabus likely to change?
The core syllabus structure has been stable for several cycles — 30+30+30+60 (or 30+30+30+30+30 for Level 1), CDP-anchored, with subject pedagogy embedded. Any 2026-specific change will be announced in the official notification. Do not assume changes from circulating documents until they appear on rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in.
When will the RSSB Grade-3 recruitment based on REET 2026 happen?
The RSSB Grade-3 / "REET Mains" recruitment cycle is a separate notification issued by RSSB after the REET eligibility cycle. Typical lag is 4-8 months. RSSB Mains 2025 has notified 7,123 vacancies; the next cycle based on REET 2026 will follow once REET results are declared.
What documents should I keep ready for the REET 2026 application?
Keep ready: 10th and 12th certificates, graduation degree (if applicable), B.Ed/D.El.Ed/B.El.Ed certificate or proof of pursuit (for final-year candidates), category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS) if applicable, domicile certificate for Rajasthan claims, recent passport-size photograph and signature in the specified format, and a valid email + mobile number for OTP-based registration.
How can I prepare while waiting for the REET 2026 notification?
Start with the RBSE syllabus PDFs for Level 1 and Level 2 — they are stable across cycles and available on the official site. Read NCERT textbooks for Classes I-V (Level 1) or VI-VIII (Level 2). Build CDP foundation with theorist-and-classroom application. Practice 5-10 MCQs per topic daily. The Aspirant Academy REET hub has reviewed bilingual notes and topic-wise practice for Level 2 Social Studies and CDP today.