Rajasthan SET 2026 Notification Out | Apply Online for State Eligibility Test for Assistant Professor

The University of Kota (UOK) has officially released the notification for the Rajasthan State Eligibility Test (SET) 2026. Rajasthan SET is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for the post of Assistant Professor in universities and colleges across the state of Rajasthan. The eligibility criteria, syllabus, and examination pattern are aligned with the UGC NET guidelines prescribed by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

Candidates aspiring to pursue an academic career as Assistant Professors can apply online through the University of Kota website or Rajasthan SSO portal within the prescribed application period.

Rajasthan SET 2026 Overview

Important Dates

All subjects will be conducted on the same date and time.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates belonging to General, Unreserved, and EWS categories must have secured at least 55% marks in their Master's Degree or equivalent examination from a UGC-recognized institution. Candidates belonging to OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD, and Third Gender categories must have secured at least 50% marks.

Final Year Students

Candidates pursuing the final year of their Master's Degree or those awaiting results are also eligible to apply provisionally. However, they must complete their qualifying degree within two years from the date of declaration of SET results with the required percentage of marks.

Age Limit

There is no upper age limit for appearing in Rajasthan SET 2026.

Subjects Available

Rajasthan SET 2026 will be conducted in 35 subjects including:

• Chemical Sciences
• Commerce
• Computer Science & Applications
• Earth Sciences
• Economics
• Education
• English
• Environmental Science
• Geography
• Hindi
• History
• Home Science
• Law
• Life Science & Biotechnology
• Management
• Mathematical Sciences
• Music
• Philosophy
• Physical Education
• Physical Sciences
• Political Science
• Population Studies
• Psychology
• Public Administration
• Rajasthani
• Sanskrit
• Sociology
• Urdu
• Visual Arts
• Library & Information Science
• Persian
• Punjabi
• Sindhi
• Statistics
• Yoga

Candidates are required to appear in the subject of their post-graduation specialization.

Examination Pattern

The Rajasthan SET 2026 examination consists of two papers.

Paper-I

Paper-II

Duration

• Total Duration: 3 Hours
• No Break Between Papers
• All Questions are Compulsory

Marking Scheme

• Each Question carries 2 Marks.
• Correct Answer: +2 Marks.
• No Negative Marking.
• No Marks for Unattempted Questions.

This makes Rajasthan SET an excellent opportunity for candidates as there is no penalty for incorrect answers.

Application Fee

Validity of SET Certificate

The Rajasthan SET Certificate is valid for a lifetime and can be used for Assistant Professor recruitment within the State of Rajasthan as per the recruitment rules of universities, colleges, and recruiting agencies.

How to Apply?

Interested candidates can apply online through:

1. University of Kota Website
2. Rajasthan SSO Portal

Applicants should carefully read the detailed notification and ensure that they meet all eligibility conditions before submitting the application form.

Why Should You Apply for Rajasthan SET 2026?

✅ Lifetime Valid Eligibility Certificate

✅ No Upper Age Limit

✅ No Negative Marking

✅ Essential Qualification for Assistant Professor Positions

✅ Conducted as per UGC NET Standards

✅ Opportunity to Build an Academic Career in Rajasthan

✅ Accepted by Universities and Colleges Across Rajasthan

About University of Kota

The University of Kota (UOK), Rajasthan, is the conducting authority for Rajasthan SET 2026. The university is responsible for conducting the examination, issuing eligibility certificates, and ensuring that the examination follows UGC-prescribed standards.

Official Notification PDF: 

https://uok.ac.in/notifications/set_notification.pdf