Rajasthan State Eligibility Test 2026: The University of Kota (UOK), Kota, has been officially designated to conduct the Rajasthan State Eligibility Test (SET) 2026 (Advt. No. 01/2026). This state-level eligibility examination is mandatory for candidates aspiring to secure positions as Lecturers or Assistant Professors in various government and private universities and colleges across Rajasthan.
The online application registration engine will be formally activated on June 14, 2026. Eligible postgraduates and final-year master’s students can lock their online application profiles via the official state single sign-on system until July 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
Rajasthan SET Examination 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting Authority | University of Kota, Kota (Rajasthan) |
| Exam Name | Rajasthan State Eligibility Test (SET) 2026 |
| Advertisement Number | 01/2026 |
| Purpose of Exam | Eligibility for Assistant Professor / Lecturer |
| Application Mode | Online Only (Via Rajasthan SSO Portal) |
| Certificate Validity | Lifetime (Forever) – Valid within Rajasthan State Only |
Important Dates
| Event Milestone | Date |
| Official Notification Out | 12 June 2026 |
| Online Application Opening Date | 14 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fees | 15 July 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Written Examination Date | 06 September 2026 |
Application Fees
| Candidate Category Group | Application Fee |
| General / OBC (Creamy Layer) / SBC (CL) / All Outside State Applicants | ₹1,500/- |
| EWS / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / SBC (NCL) Candidates | ₹1,200/- |
| SC / ST / PH (Physically Handicapped / Divyang) of Rajasthan | ₹750/- |
| Payment Gateways | Net Banking, Debit/Credit Cards, or UPI |
Validity Details
The SET certificate is exclusively valid for the specific State. Its validity is perpetual. Recruitment for the position of lecturer/Assistant Professor may be conducted by Universities, colleges, or Recruitment Agencies from among candidates who have qualified for the SET, in accordance with their established procedures, rules, and regulations.
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Exam Details & Qualification
| Exam Name | Qualification |
| Rajasthan State Eligibility Test (SET) 2026 | Appearing/ Passed Post Graduation Degree with (Gen / EWS : 55% Marks, Others : 50% Marks). |
Available Subjects with Official Subject Codes
The Rajasthan SET 2026 will be administered across 35 diverse specialized subjects. Candidates must select their chosen discipline during form entry:
| Code | Subject Discipline | Code | Subject Discipline | Code | Subject Discipline |
| 101001 | Chemical Sciences | 101013 | Law | 101025 | Rajasthani |
| 101002 | Commerce | 101014 | Life Science & Biotechnology | 101026 | Sanskrit |
| 101003 | Computer Science & Applications | 101015 | Management | 101027 | Sociology |
| 101004 | Earth Sciences | 101016 | Mathematical Sciences | 101028 | Urdu |
| 101005 | Economics | 101017 | Music | 101029 | Visual Arts |
| 101006 | Education | 101018 | Philosophy | 101030 | Library & Information Science |
| 101007 | English | 101019 | Physical Education | 101031 | Persian |
| 101008 | Environmental Science | 101020 | Physical Science | 101032 | Punjabi |
| 101009 | Geography | 101021 | Political Science | 101033 | Sindhi |
| 101010 | Hindi | 101022 | Population Studies* | 101034 | Statistics |
| 101011 | History | 101023 | Psychology | 101035 | Yoga |
| 101012 | Home Science | 101024 | Public Administration | — | — |
Written Examination Pattern & Scheme
The evaluation architecture is structurally patterned after the National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) format:
- Exam Mode: Offline OMR-based test.
- Question Format: Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
- Negative Marking: No Negative Marking for incorrect attempts.
- Exam Break: Both papers will be held in a single continuous session of 03 Hours without any break.
- Compulsory Attempts: All questions are mandatory.
| Evaluation Block | Subject Domain | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Allotted Duration |
| Paper-I | General Teaching & Research Aptitude | 50 Questions | 100 Marks | 01 Hour |
| Paper-II | Candidate’s Chosen Subject | 100 Questions | 200 Marks | 02 Hours |
| Grand Total | Integrated Test Scheme | 150 Questions | 300 Marks | 03 Hours |
How to Apply Online for Rajasthan SET 2026
- Launch your internet browser and visit the official state single sign-on platform: sso.rajasthan.gov.in.
- Log in using your secure SSO ID and password. (If registering for the first time, click “Sign Up” and link your Jan Aadhaar or Google account to create an SSO ID).
- Once inside the dashboard, locate and open the “Recruitment Portal” application icon.
- Find the active notification tab displaying “Rajasthan State Eligibility Test (SET) 2026 – University of Kota”.
- Click “Apply Now” and carefully choose your target Subject Name and Subject Code from the drop-down menu.
- Form Entry: Input your personal details, permanent address, and precise postgraduate academic score percentages. (If you are in the final year, select the “Appeared/Result Awaited” checkbox).
- Upload Media: Upload clear, high-resolution scanned copies of your recent passport-sized photograph and uniform signature line within the size constraints requested by the portal.
- Fee Processing: Proceed to the payment gateway to deposit your category-wise examination fee (ranging from ₹750 to ₹1500 based on your reservation status).
- Lock & Print: Review all inputs on the preview page to ensure there are no typographical errors. Hit “Submit”, permanently lock your application profile, and download a printed copy of the application form and transaction receipt for your records.
Important Related Links
| Title | Date | Link |
| Online Application Form | 14/06/2026 | Apply Now |
| Download Official Notification | 12/06/2026 | Download Notification |
| Download Form Instructions | 12/06/2026 | Download Instructions |
| Fees Refund Policy | 12/06/2026 | Download Policy |
| Official Portal | 12/06/2026 | Visit Website Now |
FAQs – Rajasthan SET 2026
Ans: The digital application submission and online fee settlement dashboard will permanently close on July 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
Ans: Yes, candidates currently appearing in or awaiting results for their final year/semester master’s degree examinations are completely eligible to apply under the result-awaited category.
Ans: Once qualified, the certificate validity remains active forever (lifetime). However, it is structurally valid for securing teaching appointments within the jurisdiction of Rajasthan state only.
Ans: No. There is no negative marking penalty applied for incorrect choices or unattempted questions in either Paper-I or Paper-II.
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