The University of Kota (UOK) has invited online applications from interested and eligible candidates for the Rajasthan State Eligibility Test (SET) 2026 for the eligibility of Assistant Professor posts. Candidates interested in beginning their career in tecahing filed have a good opportunity to apply for the SET exam. The online application process will commence from 14th June to 15th July 2026 at www.uok.ac.in. Check the complete exam details from the article.
Rajasthan SET 2026 Exam
Rajasthan State Eligibility Test (SET) is conducted by the University of Kota (UOK) on behalf of the Rajasthan Higher Education Department to determine candidates’ eligibility for the post of Assistant Professor in colleges and universities across the state.
Rajasthan SET Notification 2026 PDF Out
Rajasthan SET Notification 2026 for the Rajasthan State Eligibility Test has been released after a long wait of 3 years on 12th June 2026 at https://uok.ac.in/. Candidates asprining to apply for the Rajasthan SET Exam can get information such as eligibility criteria, registration process, exam pattern, etc. through the official notification PDF. The direct advertisement link is also attached here.
Rajasthan SET 2026- Summary
Rajasthan SET 2026 for the recruitment to the post of lecturer/ Assistant Professor was conducted for a total of 35 subjects. Qualified candidates in the SET Exam will be provided the SET certificate, which is valid for a lifetime and for that particular State only.
| Rajasthan SET 2026- Overview | |
| Organization | University of Kota |
| Exam Name | State Eligibility Test- 2026 (SET-2026) |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Purpose | Eligibility for Assistant Professor or Lecturer in the colleges across the state |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 14th June to 15th July 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | Master’s Degree or equivalent in the relevant subject from a recognised institution |
| Age Limit | No Age Limit |
| Number of Subjects | 35 |
| Official Website | www.uok.ac.in https://sso.rajasthan.gov.in/signin |
Rajasthan SET Exam 2026- Important Dates
Along with the release of the notification PDF, the online registration schedule and exam date for the Rajasthan SET Exam have been released at https://uok.ac.in/. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 14th June to 15th July 2026. Check important dates from the table below.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Release Date | 12th June 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | 14th June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 15th July 2026 |
| Exam Date | 6th September 2026 (Sunday) |
Rajasthan SET Exam Date 2026
University of Kota has released the exam date for Rajasthan State Eligibility Test (SET 2026) at https://uok.ac.in/. The Rajasthan SET Exam will be conducted on 6th September 2026 (Sunday). The written test for all 35 subjects will be conducted on the same day and at the same time. The exam will consist of 2 papers, and the time duration of the exam is 3 hours.
Eligibility Criteria for Rajasthan SET Exam 2026
The candidates who want to apply for the Rajasthan State Eligibility Test- 2026 must make sure they fulfill the required eligibility criteria in terms of educational qualification and age limit before submitting their application forms.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Qualification | Must have a Master’s degree or equivalent in the relevant subject from a recognized university |
| Marks – General / Unreserved | Minimum 55% marks in a Master’s degree |
| Marks – OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | Minimum 50% marks in a Master’s degree |
| Marks – SC / ST | Minimum 50% marks in a Master’s degree |
| Marks – PwD (Physically Disabled) | Minimum 50% marks in a Master’s degree |
| Marks – Transgender | Minimum 50% marks in a Master’s degree |
| Final Year Students | Candidates appearing in the final year of a Master’s degree can apply provisionally Whose result is still awaited, or candidates whose qualifying examinations have been delayed, may also apply for this test |
| Upper Age Limit | No upper age limit for Assistant Professor |
| Age Relaxation | Applicable for reserved categories as per the Rajasthan government norms |
| Nationality | Must be an Indian citizen |
| Domicile | Must fulfill Rajasthan domicile requirements as per the official notification |
| Number of Attempts | No restriction on the number of attempts |
Rajasthan SET Application Form 2026
As per the Rajasthan SET Notification 2026, the online application process will begin from 14th June 2026 onwards at the official website https://uok.ac.in/. Candidates must keep important document handly while completing the online form. Once the application link is activated by officials, the same will be provided here so that candidates will not be required to visit the official website.
What is the Rajasthan SET Application Fee 2026?
While submitting the Rajasthan SET application form 2026, candidates have to pay an application fee according to their category.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General/SBC/OBC (CL) of Rajasthan state and / Out of state | Rs. 1500/ |
| EWS/SBC/OBC (NCL) of Rajasthan state candidates | Rs. 1200/ |
| SC/ST of Rajasthan State and All the PwD Candidates | Rs. 750/ |
Rajasthan SET Exam Pattern 2026
The Rajasthan SET 2026 exam follows the pattern of the UGC NET and is conducted in two papers—Paper I and Paper II. Both papers consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
- The exam is conducted in offline mode.
- There is no negative marking.
- Paper I is common for all candidates and is designed to assess teaching ability, reasoning, comprehension, and research aptitude. It is qualifying in nature and helps evaluate the candidate’s general awareness and analytical skills.
- Paper II is subject-specific and aims to test the in-depth knowledge of the candidate in their selected discipline. The marks obtained in this paper play an important role in determining the final merit.
| Paper | Paper I | Paper II |
| Purpose | Teaching & Research Aptitude (General) | Candidate’s chosen subject |
| Number of Questions | 50 | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 | 200 |
| Marks per Question | 2 marks | 2 marks |
| Duration | 1 hour | 2 hours |
| Type of Questions | Objective (MCQ) | Objective (MCQ) |
| Negative Marking | No | No |
Rajasthan SET Subject List 2026
Rajasthan State Eligibility Test- 2026 will be conducted for a total of 35 subjects, which name are as follows:
| Subject Code | Name of Subjects |
| 101001 | Chemical Sciences |
| 101002 | Commerce |
| 101003 | Computer Science and Applications |
| 101004 | Earth Sciences |
| 101005 | Economics |
| 101006 | Education |
| 101007 | English |
| 101008 | Environmental Science |
| 101009 | Geography |
| 101010 | Hindi |
| 101011 | History |
| 101012 | Home Science |
| 101013 | Law |
| 101014 | Life Science and Biotechnology |
| 101015 | Management |
| 101016 | Mathematical Sciences |
| 101017 | Music |
| 101018 | Philosophy |
| 101019 | Physical Education |
| 101020 | Physical Science |
| 101021 | Political Science |
| 101022 | Population Studies* |
| 101023 | Psychology |
| 101024 | Public Administration |
| 101025 | Rajasthani |
| 101026 | Sanskrit |
| 101027 | Sociology |
| 101028 | Urdu |
| 101029 | Visual Arts |
| 101030 | Library and Information Science |
| 101031 | Persian |
| 101032 | Punjabi |
| 101033 | Sindhi |
| 101034 | Statistics |
| 101035 | Yoga |
Rajasthan SET Certificate 2026
Qualified candidates in Rajasthan SET are provided the Rajasthan SET certificate, whose validity is lifetime. However, candidates should note that the eligibility certificate is applicable only within the state of Rajasthan. It is mandatory to apply for recruitment to the post of lecturer/ Assistant Professor at various universities/ colleges/ Recruitment Agencies.
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