Rajasthan Eligibility Examination for Teachers (REET) 2026

The Rajasthan Eligibility Examination for Teachers (REET), historically conducted by the Board of Secondary Education Rajasthan (BSER) for basic eligibility, ultimately translates into the highly contested 3rd Grade Teacher Recruitment "Mains" exam governed by the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB). Securing top marks directly ensures a government teaching role across Rajasthan's primary (Level 1) and upper primary (Level 2) schools.

Aspirants aggressively tracking the REET 2026 Mains Exam Date, verified admit card portals, the extensive geographical syllabus, and expected Sarkari Result cut-offs can view all consolidated information directly below.

1. REET Mains 2026 Exam Overview

Parameter	Details
Exam Name	REET Mains / 3rd Grade Teacher Recruitment 2026
Conducting Authority	Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB / RSMSSB)
Job Location	Rajasthan
Level Structure	Level 1 (Classes 1-5) & Level 2 (Classes 6-8)
Selection Framework	Single Written Exam (Mains) + Document Verification
Official Portal	rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in

2. Notification and Exam Dates 2026 (Executed)

The timeline for the 2025-2026 cycle witnessed intense competition as candidates with basic REET eligibility competed directly for the conclusive merit-based posts.

• Official Mains Notification Release: November 6, 2025
• Online Application Dates: November 7 to December 6, 2025
• Admit Card Release Date: January 12, 2026
• REET Mains Exam Dates: January 17, 2026, to January 21, 2026 (Multiple specific regional centers)

3. Detailed Eligibility Criteria

Candidates attempting the Mains inherently require the foundational REET qualifying certificate passed beforehand.

Academic Qualification

• Level 1 (Primary - Classes 1 to 5): Successfully passed Senior Secondary (12th) with at least 50% marks alongside a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (BSTC / D.El.Ed).
• Level 2 (Upper Primary - Classes 6 to 8): Passed Graduation alongside a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education OR B.Ed.

Age Limit Boundary

• The minimum required age is 18 Years.
• The maximum age broadly stands at 40 Years. Female candidates and reserved community applicants from within Rajasthan receive massive state-level age relaxations up to limits exceeding 45 years dynamically.

4. Exam Pattern and Syllabus Blueprint

The REET Mains exam tests candidates heavily on their distinct mastery over Rajasthan's geography, history, and administrative structures.

Standard Format Mechanics

• Total Questions: 150 Questions.
• Total Marks: 300 Marks.
• Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes (150 Minutes).
• Penalty: Negative marking is strongly implemented. 1/3rd (One-third) mark is deducted systematically for every incorrect answer.

Syllabus Distribution Focus (Level 1)

• Geography, Historical & Cultural Knowledge of Rajasthan (90 Marks)
• General Knowledge of Rajasthan, Educational Scenario & RTE Act (90 Marks)
• School Subjects Level Testing (Hindi, Math, English, General Science, Social Studies) (50 Marks total)
• Educational Pedagogy Methods (40 Marks)
• IT & Computer Basics (10 Marks)

Syllabus Distribution Focus (Level 2)

The layout similarly emphasizes local knowledge but scales the difficulty of the school subjects based heavily on the applicant's chosen subject.

• Geographical, Historical & Cultural Knowledge of Rajasthan (70 Marks)
• General Knowledge, Educational Scenario & RTE (60 Marks)
• Relevant Chosen School Subject (Math/Science or Social Studies or Language) (120 Marks)
• Educational Pedagogy (20 Marks)
• Educational Psychology (20 Marks)
• IT Basics (10 Marks)

5. Result Methodology

1. Scan the main portal rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in.
2. Locate the "Results" panel located natively at the bottom bar.
3. Access the PDF containing the definitively selected candidates for document verification.
4. Candidates must bring complete original documents verifying their basic REET qualification alongside category certificates for final joining appointments.