The Rajasthan Eligibility Examination for Teachers (REET) is a state-level assessment conducted by the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB). This examination determines the eligibility of candidates aiming for Primary (Level 1, classes 1 to 5) and Upper-Primary (Level 2, classes 6 to 8) teaching positions across various schools in the state of Rajasthan. Held once a year, the offline pen-and-paper test evaluates aspiring educators in both English and Hindi languages. Candidates can also review previous materials by checking out the Download REET Previous Year Question Paper PDFs.
One of the major highlights of clearing this examination is that the REET certificate carries a lifetime validity, ensuring long-term teaching eligibility. For historical context and reference, candidates can examine the Previous Year REET Notification PDF.
REET 2026 Overview & Highlights
Parameter
Details
Exam Name
Rajasthan Teacher Eligibility Test (RTET) or Rajasthan Eligibility Examination for Teacher (REET)
Candidates must satisfy specific educational qualifications and age limits to apply for the assessment.
Age Limit and Relaxations
Category
Age limit
General
40 years
SC/ST/OBC
Relaxation of 10 years
Male EWS
Relaxation of 5 years
Female EWS
Relaxation of 10 years
Educational Requirements for Level I
Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known).
Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known) by the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure), Regulation, 2002.
Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
Graduation and passed or appearing in the final year of a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name is known).
Educational Requirements for Level II
Graduation and passed or appearing in the final of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known).
Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed).
Graduation with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed), in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations issued from time to time in this regard.
Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4-year B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A. Ed./B.Sc.Ed.
Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education).
Documents required for REET Application Form 2026
Recent passport-size photograph
Signature
Educational qualification (certificate and mark sheet)
On landing on the home page, candidates have to search for the REET Application Form link.
Click on the link and enter the login details to register for the REET Exam.
Check the details once and hit Submit, the details will be shared on your mobile number & email address.
Log in with the details and enter your educational details, and personal details along with your photograph and scanned signature.
Review the REET Application form and proceed to make the payment.
Download the REET Application Form on your device.
Also, take a hard copy of the application for future use.
Instructions for Downloading the REET Admit Card
Visit the official website of Rajasthan Education Board @rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in
Click on the link reading REET Exam 2024 Admit Card, which will be active soon.
Enter your details and click on Submit button.
The hall ticket for the written exam of REET will appear on the screen.
Download and save your call letter, and take a printout of the same for future reference.
After obtaining your hall ticket, ensure you verify all personal information, exam center details, and reporting times. Prepare your travel arrangements in advance to reach the exam venue smoothly.
Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Each paper consists of 150 questions with a duration of 150 minutes. There is a negative marking scheme applied with a 1/3 mark penalty. Candidates can also check out REET exam syllabus for detailed subject breakdowns, and Access the Detailed REET 2026 Syllabus Here.
Paper-I (Classes I to V) Primary Stage
Subjects
No. of Questions
Marks
Child Development and Pedagogy
30
30
Language I (compulsory)
30
30
Language II (compulsory)
30
30
Mathematics
30
30
Environmental Studies
30
30
Total
150
150
Paper-II (Classes VI to VIII) Elementary Stage
Subjects
No. of Questions
Marks
Child Development and Pedagogy
30
30
Language I (compulsory)
30
30
Language II (compulsory)
30
30
Mathematics & Science Or Social Studies/Social Science Or Any Other Subject
60
60
Total
150
150
Qualifying Marks & Cut-Off Details
Category
Minimum Qualifying Marks
General/Unreserved
Non TST - 60, TSP - 60
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Non TST - 55, TSP - 36
Scheduled Caste (SC), Other Backward Class (OBC), Most Backward Class (MBC) and Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
55
Widows and deserted women of all categories and ex-servicemen
50
All persons falling under the Divyang (Disabled) category
40
Sahariya tribe person
36
Detailed Cut-Off Passing Percentages
Categories
Minimum Passing Percentage (Non-TSP)
Minimum Passing Percentage (TSP)
Qualifying Marks (Non-TSP)
Qualifying Marks (TSP)
General/Unreserved
60
60
90
90
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
60
36
90
54
SC/OBC/MBS/EWS
55
55
82.5
82.5
All categories of Widowed and Abandoned Women and Ex-Servicemen
50
50
75
75
All persons who come as per rules in the category of differently-abled
80
80
60
60
Sahariya Tribe (Sahariya Area)
36
36
54
54
Salary Structure
Teacher
Grade Pay
Level
Basic Pay
Grade 1
Rs. 4800/-
12
44300
Grade 2
Rs. 4200/-
11
37800
Grade 3
Rs. 3600/-
10
33800
Exam Centres
Ajmer
Alwar
Banswara
Baran
Barmer
Bharatpur
Bhilwara
Bikaner
Bundi
Chittorgarh
Churu
Dausa
Dholpur
Dungarpur
Ganganagar
Hanumangarh
Jaipur
Jaisalmer
Jalore
Jhalawar
Jhunjhunu
Jodhpur
Karoli
Kota
Nagaur
Pali
Pratapgarh
Rajsamanad
Pali
Sawai Madhopur
Sikar
Sirohi
Tonk
Udaipur
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The official REET 2026 notification will be released on the official website of the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB).
Ans. The written exam date for REET 2026 will be officially announced by the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB).
Ans. The REET 2026 examination will be conducted in an offline (pen and paper) mode.
Ans. Candidates are required to secure a minimum score of 60% to qualify for the REET exam.
Ans. Yes, eligible candidates are permitted to appear for both Level 1 and Level 2 examinations.
Ans. The validity of the REET 2026 Certificate is lifelong.