Complete eligibility criteria, educational qualification requirements, minimum qualifying marks percentage, and certificate validity rules for REET Level 1 and Level 2 candidates in Rajasthan.
The Rajasthan Eligibility Examination for Teachers (REET) is the gateway for thousands of aspiring teachers who wish to join Rajasthan government schools. Conducted by the Board of Secondary Education Rajasthan (BSER), Ajmer, REET is organized into Level 1 (Classes 1–5) and Level 2 (Classes 6–8).
This guide compiles verified educational qualification requirements, the latest Supreme Court directives regarding BSTC and B.Ed holders, passing percentages, and lifetime certificate validity rules.
The minimum academic requirements differ significantly between Level 1 and Level 2 posts under BSER and NCTE norms.
| Exam Level | Teaching Grades | Required Educational Qualification | Professional Diploma/Degree |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Classes 1 to 5 (Primary) | Senior Secondary (10+2) with at least 50% marks | 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed / BSTC) |
| Level 1 (Alt) | Classes 1 to 5 (Primary) | Senior Secondary (10+2) with at least 50% marks | 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) |
| Level 2 | Classes 6 to 8 (Upper Primary) | Graduation with at least 50% marks | 2-year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) OR 2-year D.El.Ed |
| Level 2 (Alt) | Classes 6 to 8 (Upper Primary) | Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks | 4-year B.A./B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed integrated degree |
As per the Supreme Court ruling, B.Ed degree holders are NOT eligible for REET Level 1 (Primary). Only D.El.Ed / BSTC certificate holders are permitted to appear for Level 1.
REET is a qualifying entrance examination comprising 150 objective questions for 150 marks with no negative marking. Candidates securing the minimum qualifying cut-off percentage receive the REET Eligibility Certificate.
| Category / Area | Non-TSP Minimum Qualifying % | Non-TSP Qualifying Marks | TSP Minimum Qualifying % |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | 60% | 90 / 150 Marks | 60% (90 Marks) |
| OBC / EWS / MBC / SC | 55% | 82.5 / 150 Marks | 55% (82.5 Marks) |
| ST (Scheduled Tribes) | 55% | 82.5 / 150 Marks | 36% (54 Marks) |
| Widow / Divorced Women & Ex-Servicemen | 50% | 75 / 150 Marks | 50% (75 Marks) |
| Specially Abled Persons (PwD) | 40% | 60 / 150 Marks | 40% (60 Marks) |
| Saharaya Primitive Tribe | 36% | 54 / 150 Marks | 36% (54 Marks) |
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