Short Detail:
Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has announced Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET)-2026 for shortlisting candidates to various Group ‘C’ posts under UPSSSC. Candidates who want to appear for PET-2026 can submit their online application form from 03/08/2026 to 01/09/2026, if you meet all the required eligibility criteria. For complete details such as eligibility, age limit, selection process, salary, and application steps, candidates must read the full notification carefully.
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Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC)
Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026
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Important Dates
- Notification Publication Date: 01/08/2026
- Application Start Date: 03/08/2026
- Last Date To Apply: 01/09/2026
- Last Date Of Fee Payment: 01/09/2026
- Form Correction Last Date: 08/09/2026
- Admit Card Date: Not Available
- Exam Date: Not Available
Application Fees
- Gen / OBC: ₹185.00
- SC / ST: ₹95.00
- PH (Divyangjan): ₹25.00
- Pay the application fees online using debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
Age Limit
Age As On Date: 01/07/2026
- Min Age: 18 Years
- Max Age: 40 Years
- Age relaxation extra is applicable as per the rules of “UPSSSC PET 2026 Exam”
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / OBC & Other Categories | As Per Prevailing Government Orders |
| Skilled Sports Persons | 5 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 Years (After Deducting Service Period) |
| Divyangjan (PH) | 15 Years |
| UP State Employees | 5 Years |
Exam Details
Exam Name: UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026
PET-2026 is a qualifying eligibility test, not a direct recruitment. Vacancies for individual Group ‘C’ posts will be announced separately for the Main Examinations, for which only PET-qualified candidates can apply.
Eligibility Details
- Candidates must have passed High School (10th Class) or an equivalent examination from a recognized board by the last date of application submission.
- Candidates with higher educational qualifications are also eligible to apply.
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PET Selection Procedure & Exam Pattern
Selection for various UPSSSC Group ‘C’ posts follows a two-tier system. Candidates must first qualify PET-2026, after which they become eligible to appear in the Main Examination of the specific post they wish to apply for, based on their PET score. The PET score remains valid for three years from the date the result is uploaded on the official website.
Written Exam Pattern
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Negative Marking: 1/4 mark deducted for each wrong answer
- Difficulty Level: NCERT Secondary / Senior Secondary standard (for subjects 1 to 9)
Subject-Wise Marks Distribution
| S.No. | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian History | 05 |
| 2 | Indian National Movement | 05 |
| 3 | Geography | 05 |
| 4 | Indian Economy | 05 |
| 5 | Indian Constitution & Public Administration | 05 |
| 6 | General Science | 05 |
| 7 | Elementary Arithmetic | 05 |
| 8 | General Hindi | 05 |
| 9 | General English | 05 |
| 10 | Logic & Reasoning | 05 |
| 11 | Current Affairs (National & International) | 10 |
| 12 | General Awareness | 10 |
| 13 | Analysis of 2 Unseen Hindi Passages (05 questions each) | 10 |
| 14 | Interpretation & Analysis of 2 Graphs (05 questions each) | 10 |
| 15 | Interpretation & Analysis of 2 Tables (05 questions each) | 10 |
