Common Eligibility Test (Graduate Level) - 2024: Summary of Key Points
This section provides a summary of all the points mentioned in the advertisement for the "Common Eligibility Test (Graduate Level) - 2024."
1. Purpose of the Common Eligibility Test (CET):
- This test is an eligibility exam for recruitment in Rajasthan Subordinate and Ministerial Services, not a direct recruitment examination.
- Based on the CET score, candidates will be given the opportunity to appear in the main examinations conducted by the respective departments.
- Passing the CET or obtaining a high score does not guarantee a job. Candidates must pass the main exam, interview, or both, which will be conducted according to the relevant service rules.
2. Services and Posts Covered under CET:
- The CET is being conducted for various posts in a total of 11 departments as listed in the advertisement.
- The number of vacancies for each department and post will be announced later in the advertisement for the main examination.
3. Frequency and Validity of CET Scores:
- The CET (Graduate Level) will be conducted at least once a year.
- The CET score will be valid for one year from the date of the announcement of the exam results.
- Candidates may retake the CET in the following year to improve their scores.
4. CET Exam Pattern and Syllabus:
- The exam will consist of 150 multiple-choice questions, each carrying equal marks.
- The total duration of the exam will be 3 hours.
- The syllabus includes subjects such as History, Geography, Political Science, Economics, Science and Technology, Logical Reasoning, Mental Ability, Hindi, English, and Computer Knowledge.
- There will be a negative marking of 1/3 marks for each incorrect answer.
- A detailed scheme and syllabus for the CET exam are available in the "explain syllabus" section.
5. Minimum Passing Marks for CET:
- The minimum passing marks for general category candidates are 40%.
- Candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC) / Scheduled Tribes (ST) will be given a 5% relaxation in the minimum passing marks.
6. Educational Qualification for CET:
- Candidates must have a graduate or equivalent degree from a recognized university.
- Detailed educational qualifications, age limits, and experience criteria for the posts listed under CET will be specified in the advertisement for the main examination by the respective departments.
7. Age Limit for CET:
- As of January 1, 2025, candidates must be at least 18 years old and not older than 40 years.
- Age relaxation is available for various categories such as women, SC/ST, Other Backward Classes (OBC), Most Backward Classes (MBC), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), ex-servicemen, and persons with disabilities.
- For detailed information on age relaxation, please refer to the advertisement.
8. Nationality for CET:
- Citizen of India
- Citizen of Nepal
- Citizen of Bhutan
- Tibetan refugees who came to India with the intention of permanently settling here before January 1, 1962
- Persons of Indian origin who migrated to India after January 1, 1962, from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, and Ethiopia with the intention of permanently settling here.
9. Online Application for CET:
10. Important Dates for CET:
- Last date to submit the one-time registration fee: 09.08.2024 to 07.09.2024
- Last date to submit the online application: 07.09.2024
- Exam dates: 25.09.2024 to 28.09.2024
11. Registration Fee for CET:
- For General / Creamy Layer OBC / MBC candidates: ₹600/-
- For Non-Creamy Layer OBC / MBC / EWS / SC / ST candidates of Rajasthan: ₹400/-
- For candidates with disabilities from all categories: ₹400/-
12. Reservation:
- Candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, MBC, and EWS categories of Rajasthan state will receive reservation benefits as per government rules.
- Horizontal reservation of 30% for women.
- 8% and 2% reservation for widows and divorced women, respectively.
- 12.5% of posts are reserved for ex-servicemen.
- 2% of posts are reserved for outstanding sportspersons.
- Reservation for persons with disabilities is horizontal.
13. Candidates from Scheduled Areas:
- Only local residents of Scheduled Areas of Rajasthan state are eligible for posts related to Scheduled Areas.
- Candidates from Scheduled Areas must clearly mention their status in the online application form.
- Detailed information about the reservation policy and other rules for candidates from Scheduled Areas is provided in the advertisement.
14. Important Instructions:
- Candidates are advised to read the advertisement and relevant service rules carefully before applying online.
- The eligibility of candidates will be checked based on the information provided in the application form.
- Action will be taken against candidates providing false or misleading information in the application form.
- Mobile phones, pagers, Bluetooth devices, or any other electronic gadgets are not allowed in the exam hall.
- Strict action will be taken against candidates using unfair means in the examination under the Rajasthan Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Act, 2022.
