The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) is revising the examination schedule for Rajasthan CET 2026. The Senior Secondary Level CET, earlier scheduled from October 23 to 25, 2026, is now planned for the first week of December, while the Graduate Level CET has been shifted from December to January 2027.
The latest update follows a statement by RSSB Chairman Alok Raj, who said the schedule was being moved due to resource constraints in view of the elections. A formal revised notification with the final timetable is expected separately from the Board.
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Rajasthan CET Exam Date 2026 Highlights
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Rajasthan Staff Selection Board |
| Examination | Rajasthan Common Eligibility Test 2026 |
| Levels | Senior Secondary and Graduate Level |
| Senior Secondary Old Dates | October 23 to 25, 2026 |
| Senior Secondary Revised Period | First week of December 2026 |
| Graduate Level Old Dates | December 1 to 3, 2026 |
| Graduate Level Revised Period | January 2027 |
| Reason for Change | Resource availability linked to election arrangements |
| Detailed Revised Notice | Awaited |
The key point for candidates is that both CET levels are being pushed beyond their earlier timetable. Senior Secondary candidates should no longer plan around the October dates, while Graduate Level candidates should prepare for an examination in January 2027 instead of early December.
Old and New Schedule
| CET Level | Earlier Schedule | Revised Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Secondary Level | October 23 to 25, 2026 | First week of December 2026 |
| Graduate Level | December 1 to 3, 2026 | January 2027, around the second week |
The earlier RSSB schedule had fixed the Senior Secondary CET for October 23-25 and the Graduate Level CET for December 1-3. The latest statement moves both examinations forward.
Some reports published on September 24 have cited December 1-3, 2026, for the Senior Secondary examination and January 16-18, 2027, for the Graduate Level examination. However, the more consistently reported RSSB Chairman statement refers to the first week of December and the second week of January, with a formal Board notification still awaited. Candidates should therefore treat exact dates as subject to confirmation until RSSB publishes the revised timetable.
What RSSB Chairman Alok Raj Said
RSSB Chairman Alok Raj indicated on September 20 that the CET schedule needed to be changed because election-related arrangements were affecting the availability of resources required for conducting the examinations.
According to the statement, the Senior Secondary CET would be moved to the first week of December, while the Graduate Level CET would be moved to the second week of January. He also indicated that an official notification would be issued shortly.
The statement is important because it confirms that the previously announced October and December schedules are being revised, not merely considered for revision.
सचिन जी, इलेक्शंस में संसाधनों की उपलब्धता की वजह से सीईटी सीनियर सेकेंडरी दिसंबर के पहले हफ्ते में और सीईटी स्नातक जनवरी के दूसरे हफ्ते में जाएंगी।
जल्द ही इनकी आधिकारिक सूचना जारी करेंगे।— Alok Raj (@alokrajRSSB) September 20, 2026
Why Rajasthan CET Exam Dates Are Being Changed
The change is linked to the availability of administrative and examination resources during the election period.
Large examinations such as Rajasthan CET require extensive deployment of examination centers, staff, security personnel, and other administrative resources. The Board’s latest scheduling decision is intended to accommodate these requirements while conducting the two CET levels separately.
When Will the Final Revised CET Schedule Be Released?
RSSB has indicated that a formal notification will be issued for the revised examination dates.
Until that detailed notice is published, candidates should consider the first week of December 2026 for the Senior Secondary CET and January 2027 for the Graduate Level CET as the operative revised windows, as communicated by the Board Chairman.
The final notice is expected to clarify the exact examination dates, shifts, and any other scheduling instructions.
