Important news has come out for the candidates who are preparing to make their career in the field of higher education in Rajasthan. University of Kota (UOK) has released the official notification of Rajasthan State Eligibility Test (Rajasthan SET 2026). This examination is conducted to determine eligibility for the posts of Assistant Professor in the universities and colleges of the state.
Candidates who were waiting for this notification for a long time will now be able to apply online as per the scheduled dates. The application process for Rajasthan SET 2026 will start from 14th June 2026 and will continue till 15th July 2026. The examination will be conducted on 06 September 2026. Before applying, candidates should read the official notification carefully.
Rajasthan SET 2026 Overview
| Description | Information |
|---|---|
| examination conducting body | University of Kota (UOK) |
| name of exam | Rajasthan State Eligibility Test (SET) 2026 |
| exam level | state level |
| Objective | Determining eligibility for the post of Assistant Professor/Lecturer |
| total topic | 35 |
| application process | Online |
| type of exam | eligibility test |
| official website | uok.ac.in |
Rajasthan SET 2026 Latest Update
According to the notification issued by the University of Kota, online applications for Rajasthan SET 2026 will be accepted from June 14, 2026. Interested candidates will be able to complete the application process through SSO ID. The examination will be held on 06 September 2026 at the designated examination centers in the state. This is an important opportunity for the candidates who want to join teaching work in colleges and universities.
Important Dates
| Program | date |
|---|---|
| Date of release of notification | 12 June 2026 |
| start online 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 age limit has been set for Rajasthan SET 2026. Eligible candidates of all categories can apply for this examination. There is no restriction regarding maximum or minimum age given in the official notification.
Rajasthan SET 2026 Application Fee
| Category | application fee |
|---|---|
| General Category / OBC (Creamy Layer) / SBC / Other State Candidates | ₹1500 |
| EWS / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / SBC (Rajasthan) | ₹1200 |
| SC/ST (Rajasthan) and all disabled candidates | ₹750 |
Candidates will be able to pay the application fee through online mode.
Rajasthan SET 2026 Educational Qualification
- For general and EWS category candidates, it is necessary to have minimum 55% marks in Master’s degree in the relevant subject.
- Minimum 50% marks have been fixed for OBC (NCL), SC, ST, PWD and third gender candidates.
- Candidates who are studying in the final year of post graduation or waiting for the result are also eligible to apply.
- The candidate will have to appear for the examination in the same subject in which he/she has obtained or is pursuing postgraduate degree.
Rajasthan SET 2026 Exam Pattern
Two papers will be conducted in Rajasthan SET exam.
Paper-I
- Number of questions: 50
- Total Marks: 100
- Marks per question: 2
- Topic: Teaching and 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 things related to exam
- A total of 150 objective (MCQ) questions will be asked in the exam.
- The total duration of both the papers will be 3 hours.
- There will be no gap between the two papers.
- 2 marks will be given for each correct answer.
- There is no provision for negative marking in the examination.
- The question paper will be available in both Hindi and English languages.
Rajasthan SET 2026 Exam Date
Rajasthan State Eligibility Test 2026 will be conducted on 06 September 2026 (Sunday). The examination will be conducted at designated examination centers across the state. The examination of all 35 subjects will be conducted on the same day.
Rajasthan SET Certificate Validity
The certificate issued to the candidates who are successful in Rajasthan SET 2026 will be valid for life. This certificate will be useful only for Assistant Professor recruitment in universities and colleges of Rajasthan state.
Rajasthan SET 2026 Apply Online Process
The application process for Rajasthan SET 2026 has been kept completely online. Candidates can apply in person or through e-Mitra Centre.
Application Process
- First of all create SSO ID on Rajasthan SSO portal.
- Login with the help of SSO ID and password.
- Go to Recruitment Portal and complete the e-KYC process.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the prescribed application fee.
- Select the link “State Eligibility Test (SET) – 2026”.
- Fill all the information asked in the application form carefully.
- Submit the application form finally.
- Keep the print out of the application form safe for future use.
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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 continue till 15th July 2026.
When will Rajasthan SET 2026 exam be held?
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 postgraduate students and candidates awaiting results are eligible to apply.
For how long will the certificate of Rajasthan SET 2026 remain valid?
Rajasthan SET certificate will be valid for life and can be used for Assistant Professor recruitment in Rajasthan.
