Rajasthan CET Exam 2026-2027 | Complete Guide, Syllabus & Best Books

Introduction

The Rajasthan Common Eligibility Test (CET) is conducted by the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) as a gateway qualifying exam for multiple group-level government job categories. Introduced to streamline recruitment across various departments, the CET score is used for shortlisting candidates for roles including Junior Accountant, LDC, Clerk, and other Group B and Group C positions.

CET has two levels — Senior Secondary (12th Pass) and Graduate Level. This guide focuses on the Graduate Level CET, which is appeared by the largest number of candidates and has the widest job scope. Ashirwad Publication stocks 45 books in the CET Exam category, making it your one-stop destination.

CET Graduate Level Exam Pattern

• Single paper — 150 objective MCQs
• Total marks: 300 (2 marks per question)
• Duration: 3 hours
• Sections: Rajasthan GK (38 questions), General Knowledge (18), Mathematics (18), General Hindi (22), General English (10), Computer (15), Everyday Science (10), Reasoning (19)
• Negative marking: 1/3rd mark per wrong answer

Subject-wise Best Books for Rajasthan CET Graduate Level

1. Rajasthan GK (Highest Weightage — 38 Questions)

• Utkarsh Rajasthan GK Complete Guide — Utkarsh Classes: The most comprehensive and widely trusted Rajasthan GK book. Covers all 38 topics tested in CET including Rajasthan art, culture, history, geography, schemes, and current affairs.
• Utkarsh Rajasthan CET Exam Guide — Utkarsh Classes: Specifically designed for CET Graduate Level. One of the top-selling CET books available at Ashirwad Publication.

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2. General Hindi

• Vasthunishth Samanya Hindi — Lucent Publication: Covers Hindi grammar, comprehension, and vocabulary for competitive exams. Best book for quick but complete Hindi coverage.
• General Hindi — Arihant Publications: Exam-specific MCQ practice aligned with CET pattern.

3. Mathematics

• RS Aggarwal Quantitative Aptitude — S. Chand Publications: Foundation maths book covering all topics tested in CET graduate level.
• Rakesh Yadav Mathematics — Rakesh Yadav Publication: Popular shortcut-based maths guide for competitive exam aspirants.

4. Computer Knowledge

• Lucent Computer — Lucent Publication: Concise and exam-aligned computer knowledge book covering all topics from the CET Computer section.

5. General English

• Objective General English — S.P. Bakshi (Arihant): Standard English preparation book for all competitive exams including CET.

6. Reasoning

• RS Aggarwal Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning: Covers all reasoning question types tested in CET with extensive practice exercises.

7. General Knowledge & Everyday Science

• Lucent's General Knowledge — Lucent Publication: The most popular one-stop GK book in India. Covers history, polity, geography, science, and current events.

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Preparation Tips for Rajasthan CET Graduate Level

• Rajasthan GK is the highest weightage section (38 questions / 76 marks). Cover Utkarsh Rajasthan GK thoroughly before moving to other sections.
• Computer Knowledge is scoring (15 questions with easy content). Don't neglect it — it can significantly boost your total score.
• Practice time-bound mock tests from Day 30 onwards. CET requires answering 150 questions in 3 hours — speed is critical.
• For CET, accuracy matters more than speed. Never mark an answer you are unsure about due to 1/3rd negative marking.
• Monitor official RSSB notifications for CET exam dates. Prepare 3 months in advance for the best results.

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