If you are dreaming of becoming an Assistant Professor in Rajasthan, then there is great news for you. University of Kota has released the official notification of Rajasthan State Eligibility Test (Rajasthan SET 2026). Now the application process is going to start for the candidates who have been waiting for this examination for a long time.
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through Rajasthan SSO portal. Online applications for Rajasthan SET 2026 will be accepted from 14 June 2026 to 15 July 2026. Whereas, the examination will be conducted on 06 September 2026.
Rajasthan SET 2026 Overview
| Description | Information |
|---|---|
| examination conducting body | University of Kota (UOK) |
| name of exam | Rajasthan State Eligibility Test (SET) 2026 |
| exam level | Rajasthan state level |
| Objective | Determining eligibility to become Assistant Professor/Lecturer |
| total topic | 35 subjects |
| application process | Online |
| official website | www.uok.ac.in |
Rajasthan SET 2026 important dates
| Program | date |
|---|---|
| Notification issued | 12 June 2026 |
| start application | 14 June 2026 |
| Last date of application | 15 July 2026 |
| exam date | 06 September 2026 |
| Result | to be announced later |
Rajasthan SET 2026 Age Limit
No maximum or minimum age limit has been set for Rajasthan SET 2026. Eligible candidates of all age groups can apply for this examination.
Rajasthan SET 2026 Application Fee
| Category | application fee |
|---|---|
| General Category / SBC / OBC (Creamy Layer) / Other States | ₹1500 |
| EWS / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / SBC (Rajasthan) | ₹1200 |
| SC/ST (Rajasthan) and all disabled candidates | ₹750 |
Application fee will be paid through online mode.
Rajasthan SET 2026 Educational Qualification
✔ For General and EWS category candidates, minimum 55 percent marks are required in Master’s degree in the relevant subject.
✔ Minimum 50 percent marks are required for OBC (NCL), SC, ST, Divyang and Third Gender candidates.
✔ Candidates studying in final year or waiting for results can also apply.
✔ Candidates can appear for the examination only in their postgraduate subject.
Rajasthan SET 2026 Exam Pattern
A total of two papers will be conducted in Rajasthan SET exam.
Paper-I
- Number of questions: 50
- Total Marks: 100
- Marks per question: 2
- Subject: Teaching & Research Aptitude
- Duration: 1 hour
Paper-II
- Number of questions: 100
- Total Marks: 200
- Marks per question: 2
- Subject: Subject selected by the candidate
- Duration: 2 hours
important point
- Both the papers will be objective (MCQ) type.
- The total duration of the exam will be 3 hours.
- There will be no break between the two papers.
- Each question will be of 2 marks.
- There will be no negative marking of any kind in the examination.
- The question paper will be available in Hindi and English language. Questions from language subjects will be in the respective language.
Rajasthan SET 2026 Exam Date
Rajasthan State Eligibility Test (SET) 2026 will be conducted on 06 September 2026 (Sunday). The examination of all 35 subjects will be held on the same day.
Rajasthan SET Certificate Validity
The certificate of Rajasthan SET 2026 will be valid for lifetime. However this will be valid only for Assistant Professor/Lecturer recruitment within the state of Rajasthan.
Rajasthan SET 2026 application process
Applications for Rajasthan SET 2026 will be made through online mode. Candidates can apply in person or through e-Mitra Centre.
Application Process
- First of all create your SSO ID on Rajasthan SSO portal.
- Login with the help of SSO ID and password.
- Go to Recruitment Portal.
- Complete the e-KYC process.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the prescribed fee.
- Select “State Eligibility Test (SET) – 2026”.
- Fill the required information in the application form correctly.
- Final submit application.
- Keep the print out of the application form safe for future reference.
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FAQs
When will the applications for Rajasthan SET 2026 start?
Online applications for Rajasthan SET 2026 will start from 14th June 2026 and will be accepted till 15th July 2026.
When will Rajasthan SET 2026 exam be conducted?
Rajasthan SET 2026 will be conducted on 06 September 2026.
Is there any age limit in Rajasthan SET 2026?
No, no age limit has been prescribed for this examination.
Can final year students apply?
Yes, final year students and candidates waiting for results can also apply.
For how long will the Rajasthan SET certificate remain valid?
Rajasthan SET certificate will be valid for life and can be used for Assistant Professor recruitment in Rajasthan state.
