Rajasthan BSTC previous year question papers are here for the Pre D.El.Ed. test, with 12 papers from 2026 (Shift I and Shift II, Sets A to D, in English and Hindi medium) and the final answer key for each 2026 set, plus a compiled 2021 paper. The test has 200 questions for 600 marks in 3 hours with no negative marking, and the 2026 sets with final keys are the papers to solve first before the exam expected in May 2027.
Rajasthan BSTC Previous Year Question Papers
Pick a year to open its papers; on the 2026 page, choose your shift and set, then open the final key for that same set.
Newest papersRajasthan BSTC 2026 Question Paper
View 2026 papers12 papers
Rajasthan BSTC Question Papers by Year
| Year | Papers | Answer key | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan BSTC 2026 | 12 papers | Yes | View papers |
| Rajasthan BSTC 2022 | 1 PDF | Yes | View papers |
| Rajasthan BSTC 2021 | 1 paper | Not available | View papers |
| Rajasthan BSTC 2020 | 1 PDF | Yes | View papers |
| Rajasthan BSTC 2018 | 1 PDF | Yes | View papers |
Rajasthan BSTC Paper at a Glance
| Questions | 200 multiple-choice questions, 3 marks each |
|---|---|
| Marks and time | 600 marks in 3 hours |
| Marking | No negative marking |
| Parts | A: Mental Ability 50; B: General Awareness of Rajasthan 50; C: Teaching Aptitude 50; D: English 20 and Hindi or Sanskrit 30 |
| Mode | Offline, OMR sheet |
| Papers on this page | 2026: 12 papers and 8 final keys (Shift I and II, Sets A to D); 2021: one compiled paper with unofficial answers |
| Next exam | Rajasthan BSTC 2027: May 2027 (expected). Application: December 2026 (expected) |
How to Use Rajasthan BSTC Previous Year Papers?
- Keep to 54 seconds a question. 200 questions in 180 minutes is tight. Finish Part D’s 50 language questions quickly to save time for the 50 Mental Ability questions.
- Answer all 200. With no negative marking, every blank costs you 3 marks you might have earned. Mark a best guess before the last 5 minutes.
- Solve the 2026 sets first, because each has a final key. Pick the English or Hindi medium version you will write in, and score it against the key for the same shift and set.
- Pick the right language section. D.El.Ed. (General) candidates answer the Hindi questions in Part D. Sanskrit candidates, and those who applied for both courses, answer the Sanskrit questions.
- Use the 2021 paper for extra practice. Its answers come from teachers, not the exam body, so check doubtful ones yourself. With about seven months to May 2027, solve one 2026 set every two weeks.
Rajasthan BSTC Previous Year Question Papers FAQs
How many questions are there in the Rajasthan BSTC paper?
200 multiple-choice questions of 3 marks each, for 600 marks in 3 hours.
Is there negative marking in Rajasthan BSTC?
No. Wrong answers do not lose marks, so attempt every question.
Is there an answer key for Rajasthan BSTC 2026?
Yes. The final key for each of the eight 2026 sets (Shift I and Shift II, Sets A to D) is on the 2026 page.
Is the BSTC paper available in Hindi?
Yes. The 2026 Shift I papers are here in both English and Hindi medium for every set.
Why are there no papers on the 2018, 2020 and 2022 pages?
Those pages give the exam dates only, because no working copy of the paper is available. The 2021 paper is a compiled version with unofficial answers.
Is BSTC the same as Pre D.El.Ed.?
Yes. BSTC (Basic School Teaching Certificate) is the old name. The official name is now the Pre D.El.Ed. Examination.
When is Rajasthan BSTC 2027?
Rajasthan BSTC 2027: May 2027 (expected). Application: December 2026 (expected). See the Rajasthan BSTC 2027 page for every date.