REET vs CTET — do I need both?

REET is for Rajasthan government schools. CTET is for central schools (KVS/NVS) and accepted by many states. Having both maximizes your options. Preparation is 80% common — appear for both.

30 lakh applicants — is it even possible to clear?

Yes. Most of the 30 lakh applicants are casual — only 30-40% appear on exam day. Of those who appear, many are underprepared. Serious, consistent preparation for 4-6 months puts you in the competitive range. Focus on scoring 100+ out of 150.

Level 1 vs Level 2 — which pays more?

Level 2 (upper primary) starts at ₹36,600 basic vs Level 1 (primary) at ₹23,700. That's a significant difference. If you have B.Ed, always appear for Level 2. You can appear for both levels in the same exam cycle.

Registration OpenUpdated: March 2026

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REET 2026 — Rajasthan Teacher Eligibility Test

Rajasthan's teacher eligibility test — mandatory for government school teaching in Rajasthan. Level 1 for primary, Level 2 for upper primary.

Levels

Level 1 & 2

Validity

Lifetime

Applicants

30+ Lakh

State

Rajasthan

📋Key Details

Conducting BodyBoard of Secondary Education Rajasthan (BSER)

Level 1 (Classes 1-5)12th with 50% + D.El.Ed/BTC

Level 2 (Classes 6-8)Graduation with 50% + B.Ed

Qualifying marks60% (90/150) General. 55% for OBC/SC/ST.

Negative markingNO negative marking — attempt all 150

ValidityLifetime (changed from 3 years)

📝Level 1 & Level 2 (2.5 hours each)

150 MCQs, 150 marks. Both levels have similar structure with different subject focus.

Child Development & Pedagogy30 Qs · 30 marks

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

Language 230 Qs · 30 marks

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

EVS (Level 1) or Social Studies (Level 2)30 Qs · 30 marks

Total150 Qs · 150 marks · 150 minutes

⚠️ Negative marking: No negative marking

💰Posts & Salary

3rd Grade Teacher (Level 1)(Rajasthan Education Department)

₹28,000–35,000/month

3rd Grade Teacher (Level 2)(Rajasthan Education Department)

₹42,000–55,000/month

📅Important Dates

NotificationCheck reetbser.in or education.rajasthan.gov.in

ExamAs per BSER schedule

📚Preparation Strategy

1.REET syllabus overlaps 80% with CTET. If preparing for CTET, appear for REET too with minimal extra effort. The additional preparation needed: Rajasthan GK in EVS/Social Studies sections.

2.30+ lakh applicants means cutoff will be high (typically 85-90+ out of 150 for General). You need near-perfect preparation. Previous year papers + daily mock tests from month 3 onwards.

3.No negative marking = attempt EVERY question. This is your biggest advantage. Never leave any question blank.

4.Rajasthan-specific questions in EVS and Social Studies: Rajasthan geography, culture, folk traditions, state government schemes, and Rajasthan history. Use Rajasthan GK books by Lakshya or Sikhwal Publication.

❓Frequently Asked Questions

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