Is REET lifetime validity really permanent?

Yes. As of 2021, REET validity changed to lifetime — no expiry date. This is huge advantage. Even if you clear REET today but don't get recruited immediately, your REET score remains valid forever. You can apply for recruitment exams 5, 10, even 20 years later if needed.

Should I target Level 1 or Level 2?

Level 2 (₹36,600+ basic) pays significantly more than Level 1 (₹23,700 basic) — ₹13,000/month difference. If you have B.Ed, always target Level 2. Level 1 is only if you have D.El.Ed but not B.Ed. You can appear for both levels in same exam cycle, so do both.

REET passing guarantee me a job?

No. REET is only eligibility gate. Actual recruitment is through separate Rajasthan 3rd Grade Teacher recruitment exam (conducted by RSMSSB). You must clear both REET (one-time) + Recruitment exam (periodic) to get appointed. REET score is valid for recruitment exams conducted anytime in future.

What is the REET 2026 exam date?

REET 2026 exam date has not been officially announced yet. Check bser.rajasthan.gov.in (Board of Secondary Education Rajasthan) for the latest notification. Based on previous cycles, the exam is expected in the second half of 2026. Registration typically opens 2-3 months before the exam.

What is the REET passing marks?

General category: 60% (90 out of 150 marks). SC/ST/OBC/PwD: 55% (82.5 out of 150, rounded to 83). These are qualifying marks — you need to score above this to receive the REET certificate. Actual teacher recruitment cutoffs are usually higher than qualifying marks.

Is B.Ed mandatory for REET?

For Level 1: D.El.Ed (diploma in elementary education) or B.El.Ed is sufficient. B.Ed is not mandatory. For Level 2: B.Ed or equivalent is required along with graduation in the relevant subject. Candidates in the final year of B.Ed can also apply provisionally.

Registration OpenUpdated: March 2026

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REET 2026 — Rajasthan Teacher Eligibility Test

Rajasthan teacher eligibility test — mandatory for government school teaching in Rajasthan. Level 1 (primary) and Level 2 (upper primary).

Vacancies

7,700+

Validity

Lifetime

Applicants

30+ Lakh annually

No Negative Mark

✓

📋Key Details

Conducting BodyBoard of Secondary Education, Rajasthan (BSER)

Level 1 Eligibility12th pass + 2-year D.El.Ed or BTC

Level 2 EligibilityGraduation (50%) + B.Ed

Passing Marks60% for General. 55% for OBC/SC/ST.

Negative MarkingNo negative marking — no penalty for wrong

ValidityLifetime (no expiry)

Exam Duration150 minutes for 150 questions

Exam ModeOffline (OMR sheet)

📝Level 1 & Level 2 (150 MCQs, 150 marks)

Single paper, 150 questions, 150 marks, 150 minutes. No negative marking. Pass: 60% (90 marks) for General.

Child Development & Pedagogy30 Qs · 30 marks

Language 1 (Hindi/Eng/Sanskrit)30 Qs · 30 marks

Language 230 Qs · 30 marks

Mathematics (or Math+Science L2)30 Qs · 30 marks

EVS (L1) or Social Studies (L2)30 Qs · 30 marks

Total150 Qs · 150 marks · 150 minutes

⚠️ Negative marking: None — attempt all 150

💰Posts & Salary

3rd Grade Teacher Level 1 (Classes 1–5)(Rajasthan Education Department)

₹28,000–35,000/month

3rd Grade Teacher Level 2 (Classes 6–8)(Rajasthan Education Department)

₹42,000–55,000/month

🔄REET vs CTET: Detailed Comparison

Aspect	REET	CTET
Eligibility	Rajasthan B.Ed/D.El.Ed only	Any state B.Ed/D.El.Ed
Jobs Available	Rajasthan schools (state govt only)	Central schools (KVS, NVS) + multi-state
Difficulty Level	Moderate (straightforward)	Moderate–High (trickier passages)
Competition	30+ Lakh applicants	15+ Lakh applicants
Question Pattern	NCERT-based, direct	NCERT + beyond scope
Exam Frequency	2–3 cycles per year	2 cycles per year
Validity	Lifetime (no expiry)	Lifetime
Better For...	Rajasthan govt job seekers	Multi-state flexibility, central schools

REET is mandatory for teaching positions in Rajasthan government schools. Level 1 for primary teachers, Level 2 for upper primary. You can attempt both levels.

📍Rajasthan-Specific GK for REET Prelims

Rajasthan History & Kingdoms

Mewar Kingdom (7th century–1949): Ruled by Ranas/Maharajas (Sisodia clan). Capital: Udaipur (built by Maharaja Udai Singh II, 1559).

Mewar is famous for: Aravalli fort-towns (Chittorgarh — symbol of Rajput valor, besieged multiple times), warrior queens (Rani Padmavati), independence struggle (Maharana Pratap's resistance to Akbar, Battle of Haldighati 1576). Mewar royals were last to join British, maintaining independence longest.

REET Social Studies (L2): Mewar history, Rani Padmavati legends, Maharana Pratap, Udaipur city development.

Geography: Thar Desert & Aravalli Mountains

Thar Desert covers 60% of Rajasthan (world's 17th largest desert). Characteristics: Sandy dunes, sparse vegetation (acacia, khejri trees), extreme temperatures (50°C summer, 5°C winter), low rainfall (<25 cm annually in Jaisalmer).

Aravalli Mountains: Ancient range (1.2 billion years old), runs north-south through Rajasthan, provides water divide, forests, mineral resources (marble, slate, limestone — Rajasthan is marble capital producing 50% of India's marble). Rivers: Sutlej (northwest), Indus (boundary), Luni (internal), Chambal, Banas (tributaries of Yamuna).

EVS (L1) questions: desert animals (camel, lizards), water conservation (stepwells — traditional Rajasthani architecture), agriculture in arid regions (bajra, jowar — millet crops).

Culture: Folk Traditions & Crafts

Rajasthani music: Ghoomar dance (women's circle dance, Udaipur tradition), Kalbelia dance (performed by Kalbelia snake-charmer caste, UNESCO intangible heritage), Gair dance (male group dance). Folk singers: Manganiars (Muslim caste), Langas (hereditary musicians).

Crafts: Blue pottery (Jaipur — intricate designs), Bandhani tie-dye textiles (Jodhpur, Jaisalmer), block printing (Bagru, Ajrakhpur), camel leather, marble carving, miniature painting. Festivals: Teej (monsoon celebration), Pushkar Camel Fair (largest camel market + pilgrimage), Jaisalmer Desert Festival.

Social Studies (L2): Cultural diversity, tradition-modernity balance, artisan welfare, cultural tourism.

Economy: Agriculture in Arid Lands

Despite 60% desert coverage, Rajasthan is agrarian (65% population dependent on agriculture). Major crops: Bajra and jowar (millets, drought-resistant), cotton, oilseeds (mustard, groundnut), spices.

Rajasthan produces 15% of India's mustard (golden reserves if oil reserves fail), 12% of cotton. Pastoral economy: Camel and livestock rearing (goats, sheep) is traditional livelihood.

Mining: Marble (Rajasthan = India's marble store), sandstone (for monuments), salt (from salt lakes). Tourism economy: Jaipur (Pink City), Udaipur (Venice of East), Jodhpur (Blue City), Pushkar (pilgrimage).

EVS (L1): Water conservation in deserts, sustainable agriculture, traditional ecological knowledge (stepwells, tanks for water harvesting).

📖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

💡REET qualification doesn't guarantee a job

REET is an eligibility test — passing it makes you eligible to apply for Rajasthan teacher vacancies. Actual recruitment is done through a separate merit-based process (3rd grade teacher recruitment) where your REET score, graduation marks, and B.Ed marks are combined. REET certificate is valid for 3 years from the result date.

Attempt both Level 1 and Level 2

💡Attempt both Level 1 and Level 2

You can attempt both levels in the same exam cycle (they're held on different dates). This doubles your chances — if you don't make the cutoff for Level 2, you might clear Level 1. Primary teacher positions (Level 1) often have more vacancies and lower competition than upper primary (Level 2).

📅Important Dates

REET Mains ExamJanuary 17–20, 2026

Admit Card ReleasedJanuary 12, 2026

Answer KeyFebruary 27, 2026

Next NotificationCheck reetbser.in for 2026–27 cycle

📚Preparation Strategy

1.No negative marking = attempt all 150 questions. This is your advantage. Never leave blanks. Even 50-50 guesses give you expected value of 0.5 marks per question (better than 0 for blank). Strategy: (1) Attempt easy questions first (75 questions in 60 min). (2) Medium questions (50 Qs in 40 min). (3) Difficult remaining (25 Qs in 50 min). (4) Final 5 minutes: verify answers.

2.CTET and REET overlap 80% — if preparing for CTET, appear for REET with minimal extra effort. Add Rajasthan GK (3–4 weeks) and you're ready.

3.Child Development (30 Qs) is high-weightage — 20% of exam. Topics: Piaget's cognitive development, attachment (Bowlby), emotional intelligence, special needs, inclusive education. These are straightforward if you have studied B.Ed content properly. Score 24+/30 here is achievable with focused revision.

4.Mock tests from month 2. Take 2–3 full-length mocks per week. Target: 100+/150 (67%) to be safe. Analyze each mock: Which sections took longest? Where did you make silly errors? Which topics are weak?

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