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Uttar Pradesh Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has announced the examination schedule for the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026.
The UPSSSC PET 2026 examination will be conducted on 23, 24 and 25 October 2026 in two shifts each day. The PET score is used as an eligibility gateway for various upcoming UPSSSC Group B and Group C recruitment examinations.
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission |
| Examination Name | Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026 |
| Advertisement Number | 16-Exam/2026 |
| Exam Dates | 23, 24 & 25 October 2026 |
| Examination Mode | Offline Written Examination / OMR |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
| Negative Marking | 1/4 Mark for Each Wrong Answer |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | 01 August 2026 |
| Application Start | 03 August 2026 |
| Original Last Date | 01 September 2026 |
| Extended Last Date | 07 September 2026 |
| Correction / Fee Adjustment | 08 September 2026 |
| PET Examination | 23, 24 & 25 October 2026 |
| Admit Card | To Be Announced |
| Exam Date | Shift 1 | Shift 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 23 October 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 03:00 PM – 05:00 PM |
| 24 October 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 03:00 PM – 05:00 PM |
| 25 October 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 03:00 PM – 05:00 PM |
The exact examination date, shift and centre allotted to an individual candidate will be mentioned on the admit card.
Candidates should have passed at least the Class 10th / High School examination from a recognized board.
Candidates possessing a higher qualification such as 12th, Graduation or Post-Graduation may also apply, provided they satisfy the other conditions prescribed in the PET 2026 notification.
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 40 Years |
| Age Calculation Date | 01 July 2026 |
Applicable age relaxation will be provided to eligible categories according to UPSSSC rules and the relevant Government orders.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹185/- |
| SC / ST | ₹95/- |
| Divyang / PH | ₹25/- |
The applicable fee includes the prescribed examination and processing charges as per the PET 2026 notification.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination Mode | Offline OMR Based |
| Question Type | Objective Multiple Choice Questions |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Examination Duration | 120 Minutes |
| Negative Marking | 1/4 Mark for Each Wrong Answer |
| Medium | Hindi & English |
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Indian History | 5 |
| Indian National Movement | 5 |
| Geography | 5 |
| Indian Economy | 5 |
| Indian Constitution & Public Administration | 5 |
| General Science | 5 |
| Elementary Arithmetic | 5 |
| General Hindi | 5 |
| General English | 5 |
| Logic & Reasoning | 5 |
| Current Affairs | 10 |
| General Awareness | 10 |
| Unseen Hindi Passage Analysis | 10 |
| Graph Interpretation | 10 |
| Table Interpretation & Analysis | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
The UPSSSC PET 2026 admit card release date has not been officially announced yet.
Candidates should regularly check the official UPSSSC website. Once released, the admit card will contain the candidate's examination centre, shift, reporting time and other important instructions.
UPSSSC PET is a preliminary eligibility examination used for shortlisting candidates for various Group B and Group C recruitment examinations conducted by the Commission.
Candidates who obtain a valid PET score may become eligible to participate in subsequent UPSSSC main recruitment examinations where PET qualification is prescribed.
Q. When will UPSSSC PET 2026 be conducted?
The examination will be conducted on
23, 24 and 25 October 2026.
Q. What are the PET 2026 exam timings?
The first shift is scheduled from
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and the second shift from
03:00 PM to 05:00 PM.
Q. Has the PET 2026 admit card been released?
No official admit-card release date has been announced yet.
Candidates should check the UPSSSC portal for the latest update.
Q. What is the minimum qualification for PET 2026?
Candidates should have passed at least the
10th / High School examination or possess a
higher recognized qualification.
Q. How many questions are there in PET 2026?
The examination contains
100 objective questions for 100 marks.
Q. Is there negative marking in UPSSSC PET?
Yes. 1/4 mark is deducted for each incorrect
answer.
Q. What is the UPSSSC PET 2026 application fee?
General/OBC candidates: ₹185/-,
SC/ST candidates: ₹95/- and
Divyang/PH candidates: ₹25/-.