Rajasthan Teacher Eligibility Test (RTET)

The Rajasthan Teacher Eligibility Test (RTET), also known as the Rajasthan Eligibility Examination for Teachers (REET), is an essential examination for those aspiring to become teachers in the state of Rajasthan. It is conducted annually by the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education and consists of two stages:

1. Stage I: For candidates who wish to teach primary classes (Class I to V).
2. Stage II: For candidates who wish to teach upper primary classes (Class VI to VIII).

Candidates have the option to appear for either Paper I (for Stage I), Paper II (for Stage II), or both. To be eligible, candidates must meet the cut-off marks and other criteria specified on the official website. This examination is mandatory for anyone aiming to teach in primary and upper primary schools in Rajasthan.

According to the statistics of the REET exam in 2023, a total of 3,20,014 candidates appeared in the Level 1 exam for which 2,03,609 qualified for the exam. On the other hand, a total of 11,55,904 appeared for the Level 2 exam and 6,03,228 qualified for the REET exam.

The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education has advertised 48,000 openings for third-grade teachers in the state’s government institutions. Individuals who have qualified for the REET exam are eligible to apply for these positions.

The REET exams are conducted offline and are divided into two levels:

1. Level-1: For teaching primary classes (Class 1 to 5)
2. Level-2: For teaching upper primary classes (Class 6 to 8)

Candidates interested in applying for REET 2024 should thoroughly read the REET 2024 Announcement to understand the details of the exam and the application process.

RTET/REET 2024 Exam Highlights

• Organization: Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan (BSER)
• Examination Name: Rajasthan Teacher Eligibility Test (RTET) / Rajasthan Eligibility Examination for Teachers (REET)
• Vacancy:                                                                   To be notified
• Exam Date:                                                              To be notified
• Level Of Exam:                                                      State Level
• Application Mode:                                              Online
• Exam Mode:                                                            Offline (Pen and Paper)
• Recruitment Process:                                       2 Papers (Paper I and II)
• Exam Frequency:                                                 Once a year or as per vacancies
• Name of Post:                                                        Third Grade Teacher (TGT)
• Age Limit:                                                                18 – 40 years
• Salary:                                                                       INR       23,700 – 41,000

RTET/REET Important Dates

All important notifications, including instructions, examination schedules, eligibility criteria, vacancies, and application forms, are published on the official website. Notifications are released in Hindi, in PDF format, which can be easily downloaded from the site. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website to stay updated and prepare for Paper 1 and Paper 2 of REET 2024.

RTET/REET Eligibility 2024

Before taking the examination, it is crucial to understand the precise eligibility requirements. The eligibility criteria for Primary Teachers (Class 1 to 5) and Upper Primary Teachers (Class 6 to 8) vary.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 40 years (General), with relaxation for other categories as follows:
  • SC/ST/OBC: Relaxation of 10 years
  • Male EWS: Relaxation of 5 years

Educational Qualifications for RTET

For Primary Teacher (Class 1 to 5):

1. Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Elementary Education Diploma (D. El. Ed.).
2. Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Elementary Education Diploma (D. El. Ed.), as per 2002 regulations.
3. Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B. El. Ed.).
4. Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Special Education.

For Upper Primary Teacher (Class 6 to 8):

1. Graduation and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D. El. Ed.).
2. Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in a 1-year Bachelor of Education (B. Ed.).
3. Graduation with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in a 1-year Bachelor of Education (B. Ed.) as per NCTE regulations.
4. Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B. El. Ed.) or B.A./B.Sc. Ed.
5. Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in a 1-year B. Ed. (Special Education).

Note: Candidates fulfilling specific criteria will be appointed for General Posts, while others will be appointed as Teachers for Special Education.

RTET/REET Exam Pattern

The REET exam pattern 2024 helps students prepare with the marking scheme, number of questions, exam method, question paper structure, and other features. Below are the details for Level 1 and Level 2 exams:

Level 1 (Class 1 to 5)

Level 2 (Class 6 to 8)

RTET Exam Syllabus

The syllabus includes different subjects for Level 1 and Level 2 exams:

Level 1 (Class 1 to 5)

• Child Development and Pedagogy
  • Concept of Development and Growth
  • Action research
  • Right to education
  • Motivation and Implications for Learning
  • Role of Heredity and Environment
• Language I and II
  • Unseen passage and language comprehension
  • Active and passive voice
  • Figures of speech and tenses
  • Phrasal verbs and idioms
  • Phonetic symbols and transcription
  • Language teaching methods and Approaches
  • Language skills development
• Mathematics
  • Whole numbers and fractions
  • Algebra and ratio proportions
  • Lines, angles, and plane figures
  • Graphs and statistics
  • Currency and geometrical figures
  • Average, profit, loss, and measurement
  • Remedial teaching and evaluation
  • Nature of Mathematics and Teaching Problems
• Environmental Studies
  • Nuclear and joint Families and personal relationships
  • Social Abuses and Effects of Addiction
  • Personal hygiene and general information about the human body
  • Culture and civilization (special focus on Rajasthan)
  • Concept, significance, and Scope of EVS

Level 2 (Class 6 to 8)

• Child Development and Pedagogy
  • Concept of Development and Growth
  • Action research
  • Right to education
  • Motivation and Implications for Learning
  • Role of Heredity and Environment
• Language I and II
  • Unseen passage and language comprehension
  • Active and passive voice
  • Figures of speech and tenses
  • Phrasal verbs and idioms
  • Phonetic symbols and transcription
  • Language teaching methods and Approaches
  • Language skills development
• Mathematics
  • Whole numbers and fractions
  • Algebra and ratio proportions
  • Lines, angles, and plane figures
  • Graphs and statistics
  • Currency and geometrical figures
  • Average, profit, loss, and measurement
  • Remedial teaching and evaluation
  • Nature of Mathematics and Teaching Problems
• Science
  • Microorganisms and their types
  • Living beings and Natural phenomena
  • Laws of force and motion
  • Concepts of light and sound
  • Nature of Science and Technology
  • Chemical substances and structure of matter
  • Innovation, natural science
• Social Science
  • Indian civilization and culture
  • Component of Earth and Development of Resources
  • Geography and historical significance of Rajasthan
  • History and Geography of India
  • The Indian Constitution, political issues, and Government
  • Elements of the Medieval and modern period