UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026
Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) | Advt No. PET-2026
Great opportunity for government job seekers in Uttar Pradesh! The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has officially released the detailed notification and online application form for the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026. PET score is mandatory for candidates appearing in upcoming UP Group 'B' and 'C' main recruitment exams like Lekhpal, Junior Assistant, VDO, Cane Supervisor, and Stenographer. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online before the last date.
Important Dates & Application Fee Details
| Key Event Timeline |
Category-Wise Application Fee |
• Online Application Start Date: To Be Notified
• Registration Last Date: To Be Notified
• Fee Payment Last Date: To Be Notified
• Application Correction Window: 7 Days Post Registration
• Written Exam Date: Updated Soon
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• General / OBC Candidates: ₹185/-
• EWS Candidates: ₹185/-
• SC / ST Candidates: ₹95/-
• PH (Divyang) Candidates: ₹25/-
Payment Mode: Online via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or SBI E-Challan.
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Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit (As per Rules)
| Parameter |
Official Qualification & Age Details |
| Educational Qualification |
Minimum Class 10th (High School) Exam Passed from any recognized board in India. Higher qualified candidates (Intermediate, Graduate, Post Graduate) are also eligible. |
| Age Limit Criteria |
Minimum Age: 18 Years | Maximum Age: 40 Years. Age relaxation applicable as per UP Government reservation rules (SC/ST/OBC gets 5 years relaxation). |
| PET Score Validity |
The UPSSSC PET 2026 scorecard will remain valid for 1 Year from the date of declaration of official results. |
UPSSSC PET 2026 Exam Pattern Brief
- Mode of Examination: Offline OMR-based Written Exam.
- Total Questions & Marks: 100 Questions | 100 Marks.
- Time Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes).
- Negative Marking: 0.25 Marks (1/4th) deduction for each incorrect answer.
- Syllabus Subjects: Indian History, Indian National Movement, Geography, Indian Economy, Indian Constitution, General Science, Elementary Arithmetic, General Hindi, General English, Reasoning, Current Affairs, General Awareness, Reading Hindi Unseen Passage, Graph Interpretation, and Table Analysis.
How to Fill UPSSSC PET 2026 Online Form
- Visit the official portal of UPSSSC at upsssc.gov.in.
- Click on the "Applicant Segment" and select "Candidate Registration" for PET 2026.
- Choose registration via Personal Details or e-KYC (Aadhaar authentication).
- Fill in basic personal information, educational details, and address accurately.
- Upload scanned copy of photograph and signature according to prescribed dimensions.
- Pay the required application fee online and review all entered details in the preview page.
- Submit the final application form and download a printout for future recruitment reference.
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