UPSSSC PET Application 2026: Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow, has released the official recruitment notification (Advt. No. 16-Exam/2026) for the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026.
PET 2026 is the mandatory tier-1 preliminary examination for shortlisting candidates for various Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ posts across different government departments in Uttar Pradesh. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their application forms online through the official UPSSSC portal.
UPSSSC PET 2026 Overview
| Job Attribute | Details |
| Exam Conducting Body | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Advertisement Number | 16-Exam/2026 |
| Exam Name | Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026 |
| Applicable Posts | UP Group ‘B’ and ‘C’ Direct Recruitment Posts |
| Validity of Score Card | 3 Years from result declaration date |
| Educational Qualification | High School (10th Pass) or equivalent |
| Application Mode | Online Only (via OTR Authentication) |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
Important Dates for UPSSSC PET 2026
- Official Notification Date: 01 August 2026
- Online Registration & Fee Start Date: 03 August 2026
- Last Date to Submit Online Application: 01 September 2026
- Last Date for Fee Adjustment & Application Correction: 08 September 2026
- Written Exam Date: To be announced on the portal
One Time Registration (OTR) Requirement
- Mandatory OTR: Candidates must first complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process on the UPSSSC official website before registering for PET 2026.
- No Re-entry of Basic Details: OTR allows candidates to authenticate using their OTR number or registered mobile number without re-entering basic personal details.
UPSSSC PET Application Fee Details
- Unreserved (General) Category: ₹185/- (₹160 Application Fee + ₹25 Processing Fee)
- Other Backward Class (OBC): ₹185/- (₹160 Application Fee + ₹25 Processing Fee)
- Scheduled Caste (SC): ₹95/- (₹70 Application Fee + ₹25 Processing Fee)
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): ₹95/- (₹70 Application Fee + ₹25 Processing Fee)
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): ₹25/- (Processing Fee Only)
- Payment Mode: Online via Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or SBI E-Challan.
UPSSSC PET Age Limit and Relaxations
The Age will be calculated as of 1 July 2026
- Minimum Age Limit: 18 Years
- Maximum Upper Age Limit: 40 Years
- Age Calculator
Category-wise Upper Age Relaxations
| Category / Candidate Status | Upper Age Relaxation |
| SC / ST / OBC Candidates of UP | 5 Years |
| Skilled Sportspersons of UP | 5 Years |
| UP State Government Employees | 5 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | Service Period + 3 Years |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwBD) | 15 Years |
UPSSSC PET Educational Qualification Criteria
- Minimum Qualification: Candidates must have passed High School (10th Standard) or an equivalent examination from a recognized Board on or before the application submission deadline (01 September 2026).
- Higher Education: Candidates possessing Higher Secondary (10+2), Graduation, or Diploma degrees are also eligible to apply.
UPSSSC PET Exam Pattern and Test Syllabus
UPSSSC PET 2026 is an offline objective-type written examination consisting of 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) carrying 100 Marks.
Exam Pattern Summary
| Exam Parameter | Details / Metrics |
| Total Questions | 100 Questions |
| Total Marks | 100 Marks |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours (120 Minutes) |
| Difficulty Standard | Secondary / Senior Secondary NCERT Level |
| Negative Marking | 1/4th (0.25 Mark) deducted per wrong answer |
Subject-Wise Syllabus Breakdown
| Topic / Subject Scope | Questions / Marks Weightage |
| Indian History | 05 Questions / Marks |
| Indian National Movement | 05 Questions / Marks |
| Geography | 05 Questions / Marks |
| Indian Economy | 05 Questions / Marks |
| Indian Constitution & Public Administration | 05 Questions / Marks |
| General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) | 05 Questions / Marks |
| Elementary Arithmetic | 05 Questions / Marks |
| General Hindi | 05 Questions / Marks |
| General English | 05 Questions / Marks |
| Logic & Reasoning | 05 Questions / Marks |
| Current Affairs (National & Global) | 10 Questions / Marks |
| General Awareness | 10 Questions / Marks |
| Unseen Hindi Passages (2 Passages) | 10 Questions / Marks |
| Graph Interpretation & Analysis (2 Graphs) | 10 Questions / Marks |
| Table Interpretation & Analysis (2 Tables) | 10 Questions / Marks |
| TOTAL | 100 MCQs (100 Marks) |
Validity of UPSSSC PET Score Card
- 3 Years Validity: As per revised government orders, PET 2026 normalized scores will remain valid for 3 years from the date of result declaration on the UPSSSC portal.
- Shortlisting for Main Exams: Valid PET scores are mandatory for shortlisting candidates for subsequent Group ‘C’ Main Recruitment Examinations (such as Lekhpal, VDO, Junior Assistant, Stenographer, etc.) advertised by UPSSSC.
How to Apply Online for UPSSSC PET 2026
- Visit the official UPSSSC portal at upsssc.gov.in.
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if you haven’t registered previously.
- Log in using your OTR number or registered mobile number via OTP.
- Access Advt No. 16-Exam/2026 (Preliminary Eligibility Test PET-2026) under the Live Advertisements section.
- Fill in additional details (10+2 status, marital status, EWS/Ex-Servicemen/Sports quota, etc.) and complete the declaration.
- Pay the prescribed application fee online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
- Double-verify transaction status if payment is pending, submit the application form on or before 01 September 2026, and download/print out a copy for future reference.
Important Links
| Links Details | Link Action |
| Apply Online Portal | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official UPSSSC Portal | Click Here |
| WhatsApp Channel | Join Now |
| Telegram Channel | Join Now |
| Arattai Channel | Join Now |
| Home Page | Click Here |
Source: Information is taken from the official notification released by the Uttar Pradesh Adhinasth Seva Chayan Ayog (UPSSSC).
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