Rajasthan State Eligibility Test (SET) 2026 – Complete Details
University of Kota, Rajasthan has released the official notification for Rajasthan State Eligibility Test (SET) Examination 2026. Rajasthan SET is a state-level eligibility test conducted by the University of Kota on behalf of the Rajasthan Government to certify the eligibility of candidates for appointment as Assistant Professor in government and private universities, colleges, and other higher education institutions across the state of Rajasthan.
The Rajasthan SET 2026 is available for 23 subjects including Chemical Sciences, Commerce, Computer Science and Applications, Earth Science, Economics, Education, English, Environmental Science, Geography, Hindi, History, Home Science, Law, Life Science and Biotechnology, Management, Mathematical Science, Music, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physical Science, Population Study, Psychology, and Public Administration.
The online application process opens on 14 June 2026 and the last date to apply is 15 July 2026. The fee payment last date is also 15 July 2026. The written examination is scheduled on 06 September 2026, with Admit Cards available before the exam. There is no upper age limit for Rajasthan SET 2026 — any candidate with a valid Master’s Degree with 55% marks can apply. Candidates can apply through the Rajasthan SSO Portal at sso.rajasthan.gov.in.
📋 Exam Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | University of Kota, Rajasthan |
| Exam Name | Rajasthan State Eligibility Test (SET) 2026 |
| Purpose | Assistant Professor Eligibility in Rajasthan |
| Application Begin | 14 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 15 July 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 15 July 2026 |
| Exam Date | 06 September 2026 |
| Admit Card | Before Exam |
| Result | After Exam |
| Upper Age Limit | No Upper Age Limit |
| Apply Mode | Online (SSO Portal) |
| Official Website | uok.ac.in |
| Apply Portal | sso.rajasthan.gov.in |
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Other State | ₹1500/- |
| EWS / SBC / OBC | ₹1200/- |
| SC / ST / PH | ₹750/- |
Fee payable through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking online mode only.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
- Master’s Degree in the relevant subject with a minimum of 55% marks from any recognized University in India
- SC / ST / OBC / PH / EWS candidates of Rajasthan: Minimum 50% marks in Master’s Degree
- Candidates in the final year of their Master’s Degree can also apply provisionally, subject to passing with required marks before result declaration
- The Master’s Degree must be in one of the 23 subjects available in Rajasthan SET 2026
Age Limit:
- No Upper Age Limit — candidates of any age are eligible to apply for Rajasthan SET 2026 provided they meet the educational qualification requirement
Nationality:
- Indian National — candidates from Rajasthan and other states can apply
📚 Rajasthan SET 2026 – Available Subjects (23 Subjects)
| Sr. No. | Subject Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chemical Sciences |
| 2 | Commerce |
| 3 | Computer Science and Applications |
| 4 | Earth Science |
| 5 | Economics |
| 6 | Education |
| 7 | English |
| 8 | Environmental Science |
| 9 | Geography |
| 10 | Hindi |
| 11 | History |
| 12 | Home Science |
| 13 | Law |
| 14 | Life Science and Biotechnology |
| 15 | Management |
| 16 | Mathematical Science |
| 17 | Music |
| 18 | Philosophy |
| 19 | Physical Education |
| 20 | Physical Science |
| 21 | Population Study |
| 22 | Psychology |
| 23 | Public Administration |
Candidates can apply for only one subject per application. Refer to the official notification for any subject-specific eligibility conditions.
📝 Rajasthan SET 2026 Exam Pattern
The Rajasthan SET 2026 examination consists of two papers conducted in a single session:
Paper I (Common for all subjects – Teaching & Research Aptitude):
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Number of Questions | 50 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 1 Hour |
| Topics | Teaching Aptitude, Research Aptitude, Reading Comprehension, Communication, Reasoning, Mathematical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, ICT, Environment, Higher Education |
| Question Type | Objective MCQ |
| Negative Marking | No Negative Marking |
Paper II (Subject Specific):
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Number of Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 200 |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Topics | As per the Subject Syllabus |
| Question Type | Objective MCQ |
| Negative Marking | No Negative Marking |
Combined Exam Details:
| Total Duration | Total Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Hours (Single Session) | 150 | 300 |
- Exam Mode: Offline (OMR Based)
- No Negative Marking in both papers
- Medium: Hindi & English (bilingual for most subjects)
- Both papers conducted in a single session of 3 hours without any break
📋 Qualifying Criteria for Rajasthan SET 2026
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| General | 40% in Paper I + 40% in Paper II + Overall Cutoff |
| OBC / EWS / SBC | 35% in Paper I + 35% in Paper II + Relaxed Cutoff |
| SC / ST / PH | 35% in Paper I + 35% in Paper II + Relaxed Cutoff |
Candidates must qualify both Paper I and Paper II separately to be declared as SET Qualified. The final qualifying cutoff is determined by the University of Kota after the examination.
🎯 How to Apply Online for Rajasthan SET 2026
Follow these step-by-step instructions to complete your application:
- Visit the Rajasthan SSO Portal sso.rajasthan.gov.in
- Login using your SSO ID and Password (Create SSO ID if not already registered)
- Search for “Rajasthan SET 2026” in the application dashboard
- Click on the “Apply Online” link for Rajasthan State Eligibility Test SET 2026
- Select your Subject Name from the list of 23 available subjects
- Fill in all required details — personal information, educational qualification, category, and exam centre preference
- Upload required documents — Passport-size Photograph, Signature, Master’s Degree Certificate / Marksheet, Category Certificate in the prescribed format and size
- Pay the application fee through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking mode
- Review all details carefully in the Preview section before final submission
- Submit the application before 15 July 2026
- Take a printout of the final submitted form for your records
📋 Documents Required for Application
- SSO ID and Password (Rajasthan SSO Portal)
- Valid Email ID and Active Mobile Number
- Scanned Passport-size Photograph (recent, white background, JPG format)
- Scanned Signature (black ink on white paper, JPG format)
- Master’s Degree Certificate & Marksheets (with 55% marks)
- Class 10th Certificate (for date of birth proof)
- Category Certificate — SC / ST / OBC / EWS / SBC (if applicable)
- PH / Disability Certificate (if applicable)
- Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhar Card / Voter ID / PAN Card)
- Jan Aadhar Card (for Rajasthan residents)