Overview

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB or RSMSSB) has announced the Common Eligibility Test (CET) 2024 for candidates with a graduate degree. The CET will fill over 40,000 graduate-level vacancies this year, including positions such as Supervisor, Patwari, Platoon Commander, and others. The official notification for the Rajasthan CET 2024 Graduate Level Posts has been made available on the official website. Interested candidates can apply online from 9th August 2024, with the application window closing on 8th September 2024.

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Selection Process

The selection process for the Rajasthan CET Examination 2024 is as follows:-

• OMR Based paper
• Document Verification

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification- For a candidate to appear in Rajasthan CET Examination 2024 a candidate are as follows:-

Age Limit- The board sets the age limit for a candidate to appear in the Rajasthan CET Examination 2024 to be a minimum of 18 years to a maximum of 40 years. Age relaxation would be given as per government rules.

Syllabus & Exam Pattern

• Negative Marking- There is negative marking for the Rajasthan CET 2024 examination. For every wrong answer, 1/3rd of marks will be deducted.
• Time Duration- The time duration for the Rajasthan CET 2024 examination is 3 hours.
• No.of Questions- The Rajasthan CET 2024 examination would consist of 150 questions in total.
• Types of Questions- The questions in the Rajasthan CET 2024 examination would be objective type/multiple-choice questions.
• Mode of Exam- The exam will be conducted online mode/computer-based examination.
• Qualifying Marks- The qualifying marks for the Rajasthan CET Examination 2024 is a minimum of 40%.

EXAM PATTERN

Syllabus

• The detailed syllabus for th Rajasthan CET 2024 Examination is as follows:-

• History of Rajasthan and India with special emphasis on the Indian National Movement- Important events in Indian history, Social and religious reform movements in the 19th and 20th centuries, Various stages of Indian independence movement, Contributors from different regions of the country and their contribution, Contribution of Rajasthan in the revolution of 1857, Tribal and farmers movement in Rajasthan, political awakening and Prajamandal movement, Post-independence nation building – national integration and reorganization of states, Institutional building in the Nehru era, Development of science and technology.
• History, art, cultural, literature, tradition and heritage of Rajasthan- Ancient Civilizations, Kalibanga,, Ahad, Ganeshwar, Balathal and Bairath, Important historical events in the history of Rajasthan, Major dynasties, their administrative and revenue systems, socio-cultural dimensions, Main features of architecture, Forts and monuments, Arts, paintings and handicrafts, Important works of Rajasthani, literature, regional dialects, Fairs, festivals, folk music, and folk dance, Rajasthani Culture, Tradition and Heritage, Religious movements, saints, and folk deities of Rajasthan, Important historical sites, Prominent personalities of Rajasthan, Unification of Rajasthan.
• Geography of India and Rajasthan- Physical features: Mountains, plateaus, deserts and plains, Climate and monsoon system, Major rivers, dams, lakes and oceans, Wildlife and sanctuaries, Major crops – wheat, rice, cotton, sugarcane, tea and coffee, Major minerals-iron ore, manganese, bauxite, and mica, Energy resources- conventional and non-conventional, Major industries and industrial regions, National Highways, Means of Transport and Trade, Geological Structures and Geomorphic Regions, Climatic conditions, monsoon system, and climatic regions, Drainage systems, lakes, oceans, dams, and water conservation techniques, Natural vegetation, Wildlife and sanctuaries, soils, Major crops of Rabi and Kharif, Population- growth, density, literacy, and sex ratio, Major tribes, Metallic and non-metallic minerals, Energy resources- conventional and non-conventional, Tourist spot, Means of transport- National Highway, Rail and Aircraft.
• Indian polity with emphasis on Rajasthan- Nature of the Indian Constitution, Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy, Fundamental Duties, Federal Structure, Constitutional Amendment, Emergency Provisions, Public Interest Litigation, Constituent Assembly, Features of Indian Constitution, President, Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Parliament, Supreme Court, Federal and State Executive, Election Commission, Comptroller and Auditor General, Chief Information, Commissioner, Lokpal, National Human Rights Commission, Local Self Government and Panchayati Raj. Political and administrative system of Rajasthan, Governor, Chief Minister, State Assembly, High Court, Rajasthan Public Service Commission, District Administration, State Human Rights Commission, Lokayukta, State Election Commission, State Information Commission.
• Indian Economy and Economy of Rajasthan:- Basic knowledge of budget making, banking, public finance, goods and services tax, national income, growth and development, Fiscal and monetary policies, Subsidy, Public Distribution System, e-commerce, Current status, issues and initiatives of major sectors of the economy: agriculture, industry, service and trade sectors. Green Revolution, White Revolution and Blue Revolution. Five year plans and planning system. Major economic problems and government initiatives, economic reforms and liberalization.Food and commercial crops, agro-based industries of Rajasthan, Major Irrigation and River Valley Projects, Barren Land and Dry Area Development Projects, Indira Gandhi Canal Project, Development of industries and their location, agriculture based industries, mineral based industries, small, cottage and village industries, export goods, Rajasthani handicrafts. Poverty and Unemployment-Concept, types, causes, solution and current flagship schemes, provisions for social justice and empowerment of weaker sections. Various welfare schemes, Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA), development institutions, cooperative movements, small enterprises and financial institutions, role of Panchayati Raj institutions in rural development as per the 73rd amendment of the Constitution.
• Science and Technology- Information and Communication Technology, Defense Technology, Space Technology and Satellite, Electric current, heat, work and energy, Diet and Nutrition, Blood Group and RH Factor, Health care, infectious, non-infectious and animal diseases, Environmental and ecological changes and their effects, Biodiversity, conservation of natural resources and sustainable development, Economic importance of animals and plants, Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry and Animal Husbandry with special reference to Rajasthan, Science and Technology development with special reference to Rajasthan, Physical and chemical changes, Acid, alkali and salts, bleaching powder, baking soda, plaster of paris, soap and detergent.
• Mental Ability and Reasoning and Numerical Ability- Making series/analogy, Figure matrix questions, Classification, Alphabet test, Passage and conclusions.Blood relations, Coding-decoding, Direction sense test, Sitting arrangement, Input output, Number Ranking and Time Square, Making judgments, Logical arrangement of words, Inserting the missing character/number, Mathematical operations, average, ratio, Area of Triangle, circle, Eilipse, Trapezium, rectangle, sphere, cylinder, Percentage, Simple and compound interest, Unitary Method, Profit & Loss, Average, Ratio & Proportion, Volume of sphere, cylinder, cube, cone.
• General English- Use of Articles and Determiners, Tense/sequence of Tenses, Voice: Active and Passive, Narration: Direct and Indirect, Use of Prepositions, Translation of Ordinary/Common English sentences into Hindi and vice-versa, Synonyms and Antonyms, Comprehension of a given passage, Glossary of official, Technical terms (with their Hindi version), Letter writing: Official, Demi-official, Circulars and Notices, Idioms and Phrases, One Word Substitution.
• Basic Computer Knowledge- Characteristics of Computers Computer Organization including RAM, ROM, File System, Input Devices, Computer Software- Relationship between Hardware & Software, Operating System,MS-Office (Exposure of word, Excel/SpreadSheet, Power Point).
• Current Affairs- Major contemporary events and issues of Rajasthan, Indian and international importance, Currently popular people, places and institutions, Sports and sports related activities.
• सामान्य हिंदी- संधि और संधि विच्छेद, संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, विशेषण, क्रिया, क्रियाविशेषण, कारक, अव्यय, समास , भेद, सामासिक पदो की रचना ... व विग्रह , उपसर्ग एवं प्रत्यय, विलोम शब्द, पर्यायवाची एवं अनेकार्थक शब्द , विराम चिह्न, ध्वनि​ एवं उसका वर्गीकरण पारिभाषिक , पारिभाषिक (अंग्रेज़ी भाषा के पारिभाषिक शब्दों के समानार्थक शब्द, शब्दावली शब्द शुद्धि​​ (अशुद्ध शब्दों का शुद्धिकरण ), वाक्य शुद्धि (अशुद्ध वाक्यांश का शुद्धिकरण), मुहावरे एवं लोकोक्तियाँ , राजभाषा हिन्दी-संवैधानिक स्थिति, पत्र एवं उसके प्रकार - कार्यालयी पत्र के प्रारूप के विशेष सन्दर्भ में।

Exam Analysis

The Exam analysis of the Rajasthan CET 2023 is as follows:-

Admit Card

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board releases the admit card for theRajasthan CET 2024 Exam on its official website. Candidates can download their admit card by following the below steps:

• Visit the official website of Rajasthan Staff Selection Board at https://rsmssbrajasthan.gov.in.
• Click on the "Admit Card" tab on the homepage.
• Select the region from which the candidate has applied for the exam.
• Click on the link provided for the Rajasthan CET 2024 admit card.
• Enter the candidate's registration number or roll number and date of birth.
• Click on the "Submit" button.
• The admit card will be displayed on the screen.
• Download and take a printout of the admit card for future reference.

Result

Once the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board declares the result for the Rajasthan CET 2024 examination, candidates can follow the steps below to check their results:

• Visit the official website of the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board 2024 at https://rsmssbrajasthan.gov.in
• Click on the "Results" tab on the homepage.
• Select the Rajasthan CET 2024 option from the drop-down menu.
• Click on the link for the results of the Rajasthan CET Examination 2024 exams.
• The result will be displayed in the form of a PDF file.
• Use the "Ctrl+F" function to search for your roll number in the PDF file.
• If your roll number is present in the list, you have qualified for the exam.

Cut Off

The cut off- for the Rajasthan CET Examination 2024 will be released with the release of the result of the aforementioned examination.

Answer Key

Tentative Answer Keys for the Computer Based Examination will be placed on the website of the Commission after the Examination.

• For the answer, the Key candidate must visit the official website https://rsmssbrajasthan.gov.in.
• On the home page, click on the ‘Rajasthan CET 2024’ tab.
• Candidates will be redirected to a different page.
• After clicking on the tab, candidates now need to click on the Answer Key link.
• Applicants will now see the login page where they have to log in using their registration/roll no and password/date of birth.
• After filling in the credentials, click on submit.
• They will see the answer key on their screen. 
• Candidates are advised to save and download the answer key for future reference.

Preparation Tips

A candidate appearing for the Rajasthan CET 2024 Examination should follow these tips for better preparation:-

• Know the syllabus: The first step towards preparing for any exam is to know the syllabus and exam pattern. Candidates should go through the Rajasthan CET syllabus and exam pattern thoroughly to understand the topics and weightage of marks.
• Time management: Time management is crucial while preparing for the exam. Candidates should allocate a specific time for each section and topic and stick to the schedule. Also, candidates should take regular breaks to refresh their minds.
• Practice mock tests: Practicing mock tests is a great way to prepare for the exam. Candidates should attempt as many mock tests as possible to understand the exam pattern, and time management, and analyze their performance.
• Improve typing speed: Rajasthan CET examination requires good typing speed, accuracy, and time management. Candidates should practice typing on the keyboard to improve their speed and accuracy.
• Revision: Revision is essential while preparing for any exam. Candidates should revise the topics regularly to keep them fresh in their minds.
• General knowledge: General knowledge is an important section of the Rajasthan CET exams. Candidates should read newspapers, magazines, and current affairs regularly to keep themselves updated.
• Stay focused: Candidates should stay focused and motivated while preparing for the exam. They should avoid distractions and negative thoughts.
• Stay healthy: A healthy mind and body are crucial while preparing for the exam. Candidates should eat healthily, exercise regularly, and take breaks to avoid burnout.

By following these tips, candidates can prepare well and score high in the Rajasthan CET 2024 exams.

Apply Online

• Visit the official website of the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board at https://rsmssbrajasthan.gov.in.
• Click on the "Apply" tab on the homepage.
• Click on the Rajasthan CET option.
• Click on the "Apply" link for the SSC JHT exams.
• Read the instructions carefully and click on the "Register Now" button.
• Fill in the required details, such as name, date of birth, email ID, mobile number, etc. to register.
• After registration, log in with your credentials and complete the application form.
• Fill in all the required details, such as personal details, educational qualifications, work experience, etc.
• Upload your photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
• Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway using a debit card, credit card, or net banking.
• After the payment is successful, submit the application form.
• Candidates are advised to take a printout of the application form for future reference. Also, candidates should ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria before applying for the exam.

FAQs

What are the application fees for the Rajasthan CET 2024 Examination?
The application fees for the Rajasthan CET 2024 examinations for various categories are as follows:-

• General/OBC -₹600/-
• EWS- ₹400/-
• SC/ST/EWS- ₹400/-

How many times can a candidate appear for the Rajasthan CET Examination?
There is no limit set by the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board for the candidate to appear in the aforementioned examination.

Is the Rajasthan CET Examination tough?
The overall paper of Rajasthan CET 2024 ranges from easy to moderate to difficult. But with good preparation a candidate can score good marks on the paper.

When will the admit card of the Rajasthan CET examination 2024 be released?
The admit card of the Rajasthan CET examination will be released in the second week of September, 2024.