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Quick Info — Common Eligibility Test (National Recruitment Agency) (CET / NRA)

Full Name:Common Eligibility Test (National Recruitment Agency)
Short Name:CET / NRA
Established:2020 (NRA proposed in Union Budget 2020)
Headquarters:New Delhi
Type:Government Body under DoPT
Official URL:https://nra.gov.in

About CET / NRA

The Common Eligibility Test (CET) is a revolutionary initiative by the Government of India, proposed in the Union Budget 2020-21. The National Recruitment Agency (NRA) was established to conduct this single eligibility test that would replace the preliminary/screening examinations conducted separately by SSC, IBPS, and RRBs. The goal is to simplify the recruitment process for government jobs.

CET aims to address the challenges faced by candidates who had to appear for multiple competitive exams with overlapping syllabi. Under the new system, a single CET score would be valid for screening-level recruitment across SSC (CGL, CHSL, MTS), IBPS (PO, Clerk), and RRBs (NTPC, Group D). This eliminates the need for candidates to travel to distant exam centers and pay multiple application fees.

The CET is proposed to be conducted at three levels — Graduate, Higher Secondary (12th), and Matriculate (10th) — covering both technical and non-technical posts. CET scores will be valid for 3 years, and candidates can appear multiple times to improve their scores. Exam centers are planned in all 733 districts of India.

Exams Conducted by CET / NRA

Exam Name Posts / Vacancies
CET Graduate Level Screening for SSC CGL, IBPS PO
CET Higher Secondary Level Screening for SSC CHSL, IBPS Clerk
CET Matriculate Level Screening for SSC MTS, RRB Group D

Exam Pattern

Stage Type
CET (Single Stage) Computer Based (MCQ)

CET is a single-stage screening test covering General Intelligence & Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, and English/Hindi Language. The score is valid for 3 years and is used for shortlisting by SSC, IBPS, and RRBs for their respective tier-2/mains exams. This eliminates the need for multiple prelims.

Total Marks: 200 (Proposed)

Eligibility Criteria

Min Age: 18 years
Max Age: As per the specific post applied for
Age Relaxation: As per government norms (OBC/SC/ST/PwD)
Education: Graduate Level: Degree | HS Level: 12th | Matric Level: 10th
Attempts: No limit — score valid for 3 years
Nationality: Indian Citizen

Salary & Pay Scale

Post Basic Pay
Posts filled via CET + SSC CGL ₹25,500 - ₹44,900 ₹35,000 - ₹70,000
Posts filled via CET + IBPS PO ₹36,000 ₹52,000 - ₹65,000
Posts filled via CET + RRB NTPC ₹29,200 - ₹35,400 ₹38,000 - ₹55,000

Exam Calendar

CET Registration Window: To be announced
CET Exam (1st Cycle): To be announced
CET Exam (2nd Cycle): To be announced
Score Card Release: Within 30 days of exam

Recruitment Statistics

3-4 Crore
Expected Applicants
733 Districts
Exam Centers Planned
3 Years
Score Validity
SSC + IBPS + RRB
Agencies Covered

How to Download CET / NRA Answer Key using Answer Key Downloader

  1. Visit the official CET / NRA recruitment website at https://nra.gov.in.
  2. Directly navigate to the "Answer Key" or "Latest Results" section.
  3. Select your specific exam year and paper set (if applicable).
  4. Download the official PDF and verify your responses instantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CET and how is it different from SSC/IBPS?
CET (Common Eligibility Test) is a single screening exam that replaces the separate prelims exams of SSC, IBPS, and RRBs. Instead of appearing for 3-4 different prelims, candidates take one CET and use that score to apply for posts across all three agencies. It simplifies the process significantly.
Is CET score valid for multiple years?
Yes, CET scores will be valid for 3 years from the date of result declaration. Candidates can appear multiple times to improve their scores, and the best score will be considered for recruitment.
Will CET replace SSC CGL and IBPS PO completely?
No, CET only replaces the screening/prelims stage. After qualifying CET, candidates still need to appear for the respective Tier-2/Mains examinations conducted by SSC, IBPS, or RRBs for the specific posts they are interested in.
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