REET 2026 - Rajasthan Teacher Eligibility Test

🔄REET vs CTET: Detailed Comparison

📋REET Exam Pattern - Level 1 and Level 2 Detailed

REET (Rajasthan Eligibility Examination for Teachers) is conducted in two levels, and understanding the exact pattern is crucial for focused preparation. LEVEL 1 (Classes 1-5, Primary Teacher): - Total Questions: 150 MCQs - Total Marks: 150 - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Sections: Child Development & Pedagogy (30 marks), Language 1 - Hindi (30 marks), Language 2 - English/Sanskrit/Urdu/Sindhi/Punjabi/Gujarati (30 marks), Mathematics (30 marks), Environmental Studies (30 marks) - No negative marking - Qualifying marks: 60% (General), 55% (OBC/MBC), 50% (SC/ST)

LEVEL 2 (Classes 6-8, Upper Primary Teacher): - Total Questions: 150 MCQs - Total Marks: 150 - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Sections: Child Development & Pedagogy (30 marks), Language 1 - Hindi (30 marks), Language 2 - English/Sanskrit/Urdu/Sindhi/Punjabi/Gujarati (30 marks), Subject-specific paper - Mathematics & Science OR Social Science (60 marks) - No negative marking - Same qualifying percentage as Level 1 IMPORTANT: You can appear for both Level 1 and Level 2 in the same exam cycle.

Clearing both levels makes you eligible to teach Classes 1-8, maximizing your job opportunities. The exam is conducted on separate dates for each level, so there is no scheduling conflict.

REET vs REET Mains - the two-exam system

REET trips up newcomers because it is really two separate exams. Clearing the eligibility test is not the same as landing a teaching job.

Stage one is the REET eligibility test described on this page. Passing it earns a lifetime certificate, but those marks never count toward any job merit.

Stage two is REET Mains, the actual 3rd Grade Teacher recruitment run by RSMSSB. This is the exam that genuinely decides who gets hired.

REET Mains is a 300-mark paper, and unlike the eligibility test it carries negative marking of one-third for wrong answers. Your final merit is built only from this score.

The most recent Mains, held in January 2026, offered 7,759 teacher posts. Competition is sharp, so a safe target sits well above 210 out of 300.

The takeaway is simple. Treat the eligibility test as the gate and the Mains as the real contest, and prepare seriously for both rather than relaxing after you qualify.

💰REET Salary, Benefits, and Career Growth

REET only gives the eligibility certificate. The salary below is for the 3rd Grade Teacher post you reach after clearing the REET Mains recruitment.

Both Level 1 and Level 2 teachers sit at Pay Matrix Level 10, so their pay is essentially the same. The real difference is probation versus after probation.

During the 2-year probation, you draw a fixed amount of about ₹23,700 a month, which is roughly ₹20,900 to ₹21,300 in hand after deductions.

After probation, with DA, HRA and other allowances, in-hand pay rises to roughly ₹40,000 to ₹48,000 a month.

Beyond pay, you get RGHS medical cover, a pension, paid leave and time-bound promotions to 2nd Grade and 1st Grade teacher over your career.

📋REET Eligibility - Who Can Appear?

REET eligibility criteria differ slightly for Level 1 and Level 2. Understanding the exact requirements helps you plan your preparation timeline.

LEVEL 1 (Primary Teacher, Classes 1-5): - Minimum qualification: Senior Secondary (10+2/12th) with at least 50% marks AND Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) of 2-year duration, OR Senior Secondary (10+2/12th) with at least 45% marks AND D.El.Ed as per NCTE 2002 norms, OR Senior Secondary (10+2/12th) with at least 50% marks AND 4-year B.El.Ed degree, OR Senior Secondary (10+2/12th) with at least 50% marks AND 2-year D.Ed (Special Education). LEVEL 2 (Upper Primary Teacher, Classes 6-8): - Minimum qualification: Graduation with at least 50% marks AND B.Ed degree (2-year course), OR Graduation with 45% marks AND B.Ed as per NCTE norms, OR Senior Secondary with 50% marks AND 4-year B.A.B.Ed/B.Sc.B.Ed integrated degree, OR Graduation with 50% marks AND 1-year B.Ed (Special Education).

AGE LIMIT: Minimum 18 years, Maximum 40 years (General), 45 years (OBC/MBC/EBC), 45 years (SC/ST/SBC/Women/Divyang/Ex-servicemen). Age is calculated as on January 1 of the exam year.

IMPORTANT: Final year students of D.El.Ed/B.Ed can also appear for REET provisionally. However, they must produce the final degree/diploma certificate at the time of 3rd Grade Teacher recruitment document verification.

📄REET Certificate Validity and Updates

The REET certificate was originally valid for 3 years from the date of result declaration. However, the Rajasthan government has repeatedly extended validity periods in the past.

In recent policy updates, the government has considered making REET certificates valid for a lifetime, similar to CTET certificates (which were made lifetime valid in 2021). Candidates should check the latest notification on the official REET website (reetbser.com or rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in) for the current validity period.

If your certificate is expiring and no recruitment has been announced, you may need to appear for the next REET cycle to maintain eligibility. REET scores are non-transferable - they can only be used for Rajasthan state teacher recruitment.

Unlike CTET, which is accepted by KVS, NVS, and central schools, REET is exclusively for Rajasthan government schools. If you want to teach outside Rajasthan, you will need the respective state TET or CTET qualification.

📚Best Books and Resources for REET Preparation

CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND PEDAGOGY: - 'Bal Vikas Evam Shiksha Shastra' by S.P. Gupta (Hindi) - 'Child Development and Pedagogy' by Disha Publication (English) - NCERT Psychology textbook for Class 11-12 - Previous year REET/CTET pedagogy questions compiled in book form

HINDI LANGUAGE: - 'Hindi Bhasha' by Kiran Publication - NCERT Hindi textbooks for Classes 6-12 - Rajasthan Board Hindi textbooks - Any standard Hindi grammar book covering Samas, Sandhi, Alankar, Chhand ENGLISH LANGUAGE: - Wren & Martin 'High School English Grammar and Composition' - NCERT English textbooks for Classes 6-10 - Any standard English grammar practice book with MCQs

MATHEMATICS: - NCERT Math textbooks for Classes 1-10 (depending on level) - 'Mathematics for REET' by Arihant or Youth Competition Times - R.S. Aggarwal for practice problems

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES / SOCIAL SCIENCE: - NCERT EVS/Social Science textbooks for Classes 3-8 - 'Rajasthan GK' by Rajasthan Chronicle or Lakshya Publication - 'Rajasthan Ka Itihas' by Ratan Lal Mishra for Rajasthan history ONLINE RESOURCES: - Utkarsh Classes YouTube channel (free REET lectures in Hindi) - BYJU's Exam Prep REET section - Gradeup (now BYJU's Exam Prep) REET mock tests - reetbser.com for official syllabus, previous papers, and notifications

✅REET Exam Day Tips

On exam day, reach the center 60 minutes early to avoid last-minute stress. Carry your admit card, Aadhaar card, two passport photos, a black ballpoint pen, and a transparent water bottle.

Read each question carefully - there is no negative marking in REET, so attempt every single question even if you are unsure. Start with your strongest section to build confidence and momentum.

REET qualifying marks by category

To pass the REET eligibility test you must clear the qualifying percentage for your category. General candidates need 60%, which works out to 90 marks out of 150.

Reserved categories get relaxations. OBC, SC and EWS candidates typically need about 55%, while ST candidates in TSP areas and the Sahariya tribe need around 36%.

Women and ex-servicemen usually need about 50%, and candidates with disabilities around 40%. Always check the exact slab for your category in the official notification.

The eligibility test traditionally had no negative marking. From 2025, RBSE moved to five answer options and reportedly introduced a one-third penalty, so confirm the scheme for your cycle.

Because the cutoff is a fixed percentage rather than a rank, your goal is clear. Cross your category's bar comfortably and the lifetime certificate is yours, whatever others score.

REET application and fees

Applications open online on the RBSE REET portal when a cycle is announced. You fill in personal and academic details, choose your level, and upload a photo and signature.

In the last cycle the fee was around ₹550 for a single level and ₹750 for both levels. Repeat applicants and reserved categories paid less.

You can apply for Level 1, Level 2, or both, depending on your qualifications. Choosing both costs a little more but widens the posts you can target later.

Keep your marksheets, photo and signature ready in the required format before you start. Small upload errors are a common reason forms get rejected.

After paying, download the confirmation page and save your application number. You will need it for the admit card and result stages.

Apply early in the window. The portal slows down badly in the final two days before the deadline.

📖REET preparation - what actually works

Child Development and Pedagogy (30 marks) is common to both levels and is the most scoring section. Focus on Piaget, Vygotsky, Kohlberg theories, learning disabilities, inclusive education, and NCF 2005.

This section is purely theory-based - memorize and practice with previous year papers. For Level 1, focus on Mathematics and Environmental Studies at Class 1-5 level - questions are simple but tricky.

For Level 2, choose either Science-Math or Social Science based on your graduation subject. Science-Math questions are from Class 6-8 NCERT.

Social Science covers History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. Rajasthan GK is crucial - 30 marks in both levels.

Cover Rajasthan history (Rajput kingdoms, freedom movement), geography (Thar desert, Aravalli range, rivers, climate), art and culture (dance forms, forts, festivals), and current affairs. Use 'Rajasthan Samanya Gyan' by Lakshmi Narayan Nathuramka.

REET qualification doesn't guarantee a job

Attempt both Level 1 and Level 2

REET is Rajasthan's golden ticket to government teaching - clearing it with a high score means a permanent position with the Rajasthan government, full pension benefits, and the respect that comes with shaping young minds.