The REET Mains Exam Date 2026 has been officially announced by the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB). As per the latest notification, the REET Mains examination for Level 1 (Primary Teacher) and Level 2 (Upper Primary Teacher) posts will be conducted over four consecutive days from 17th to 20th January 2026, in two shifts each day.
This massive recruitment drive aims to fill 7759 teaching vacancies in Rajasthan government schools, offering a golden opportunity to thousands of REET-qualified candidates.
REET Mains Notification 2025-26 – Latest Update
RSSB has released the subject-wise REET Mains Exam Schedule 2026 on its official websites rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in and rssb.rajasthan.gov.in. The exam will be conducted in offline (OMR-based) mode and will consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions carrying a total of 300 marks.
Candidates will be able to check their exam date, shift timing, exam city, and venue through the REET Mains Admit Card, which is expected to be released in the first week of January 2026.
REET Mains 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) |
| Post Name | Primary & Upper Primary Teacher |
| Advertisement No. | 08/2025 & 09/2025 |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR-based) |
| Total Vacancies | 7759 |
| Level 1 Vacancies | 5636 |
| Level 2 Vacancies | 2123 |
| Exam Dates | 17 to 20 January 2026 |
| Selection Process | Written Exam, Merit List, DV |
| Salary | Pay Level 10 |
| Official Websites | rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in / rssb.rajasthan.gov.in |
REET Mains Exam Date 2026 – Official Schedule
As per the official notice, the REET Mains Exam 2026 will be held on 17th, 18th, 19th, and 20th January 2026. The examination will be conducted in two shifts daily. Each paper will have 150 questions for 300 marks, with negative marking of 1/3rd mark for each wrong answer.
REET Vacancy 2025-26 Details
Overall Vacancy Distribution
| Level | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Level 1 (Classes 1–5) | 5636 |
| Level 2 (Classes 6–8) | 2123 |
| Total | 7759 |
REET Mains Level 1 Vacancy 2025-26
| Department | Area | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Sanskrit Education | General | 187 |
| General Education | General | 422 |
| Elementary Education | General | 4500 |
| Elementary Education | TSP | 500 |
| Total | 5636 |
REET Mains Level 2 Vacancy 2025-26
| Subject | Area | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Sanskrit | General/TSP | 389 |
| Hindi | General/TSP | 174 |
| English | General/TSP | 221 |
| Social Science | General/TSP | 296 |
| Maths & Science | General/TSP | 1043 |
| Total | 2123 |
REET Mains Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
Level 1 (Classes 1–5):
- REET qualified in the relevant subject
- Senior Secondary/Graduation with D.El.Ed / B.El.Ed as per NCTE norms
Level 2 (Classes 6–8):
- REET qualified
- Graduation/Post-Graduation with B.Ed / B.A.Ed / B.Sc.Ed or equivalent qualifications
(Detailed subject-wise qualifications are as per official notification)
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 40 Years
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS: 5 Years
- Female (General): 5 Years
- Female (Reserved): 10 Years
REET Mains Selection Process 2026
The REET Mains selection process consists of the following stages:
- Written Examination – Objective-type paper with negative marking
- Merit List Preparation – Based on written exam marks
- Document Verification – Verification of eligibility & certificates
- Final Selection – Appointment as teacher in Rajasthan government schools
REET Mains Exam Pattern 2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR-based) |
| Total Questions | 150 |
| Total Marks | 300 |
| Duration | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| Question Type | MCQs |
| Negative Marking | 1/3rd Mark |
| Sections | Rajasthan GK, Pedagogy, Subject Knowledge, IT |
REET Mains Salary 2026
Selected candidates will be appointed as Primary or Upper Primary Teachers with a 2-year probation period. After successful completion, candidates will receive salary as per Pay Level 10 under the 7th Pay Commission, along with DA, HRA, and other allowances.
| Post | Salary |
|---|---|
| Primary / Upper Primary Teacher | Pay Level 10 |
REET Mains Application Fee 2025-26
| Category | Level 1 | Level 2 |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC (CL) | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| SC / ST / OBC (NCL) / EWS | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| PwD Candidates | ₹400 | ₹400 |
Steps to Apply for REET Mains Exam 2026
- Visit the official RSSB or REET portal
- Click on REET Mains 2025 Application Link
- Register using basic details
- Fill the application form carefully
- Upload photo, signature & documents
- Pay application fee online
- Submit and download confirmation page
FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are released under REET Mains 2026?
A total of 7759 vacancies have been announced.
Q2. What is the REET Mains Exam Date 2026?
The exam will be conducted from 17th to 20th January 2026.
Q3. Is there any interview in REET Mains selection?
No, selection is based on written exam and document verification only.
Q4. What is the age limit for REET Mains 2026?
Candidates must be between 18 and 40 years of age.
Q5. What is the exam mode of REET Mains 2026?
The exam will be conducted in offline (OMR-based) mode.