UPSSSC PET New Exam Date 2026 – Preliminary Eligibility Test Schedule
📌 Short Information
Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has announced the exam schedule for Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026. The examination will be held on 23, 24 and 25 October 2026 in two shifts each day. Candidates who submitted the PET 2026 form can now check their exam date and shift timing. Admit card details will be updated on Sarkari Mauka after the official release.
UPSSSC PET New Exam Date 2026 – Preliminary Eligibility Test Schedule
📅 Important Dates
- Notification Date: 01 August 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 03 August 2026
- Extended Last Date to Apply Online: 07 September 2026
- Exam Schedule Released: 09 September 2026
- PET Exam Date: 25, 30 October & 01 November 2026
- Admit Card: Before Exam
- Result Date: To Be Announced
UPSSSC PET 2026 Exam Schedule
| Exam Date | First Shift | Second Shift |
|---|---|---|
| 25 October 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 03:00 PM – 05:00 PM |
| 30 October 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 03:00 PM – 05:00 PM |
| 01 November 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 03:00 PM – 05:00 PM |
💰 Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: 185/-
- SC / ST: 95/-
- PwD / Divyang: 25/-
- Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI or SBI e-Challan
🎓 Eligibility
- Candidates must have passed High School (Class 10) or an equivalent examination from a recognized board.
- Candidates with Intermediate, Diploma, Graduation or higher qualifications are also eligible.
PET is not limited to candidates with only a Class 10 qualification. Candidates holding higher educational qualifications can also appear in the examination.
🎂 Age Limit as On: 01 Jul, 2026
Age Limit as on 01 July 2026:
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 40 Years
- Age relaxation is applicable as per UPSSSC / Uttar Pradesh Government rules.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / OBC & Other Reserved Categories | As per UP Government Rules |
| Eligible Sportspersons | 5 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per prescribed rules |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 15 Years |
| Eligible UP State Government Employees | 5 Years |
📋 Vacancy Details
| Exam Name | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026 | Not Applicable |
UPSSSC PET 2026 is an eligibility examination and does not carry a fixed number of vacancies. Candidates with a valid PET score can become eligible for various UPSSSC recruitments where PET is prescribed, subject to the conditions of the concerned recruitment.
📝 How to Download Admit Card
UPSSSC has released the PET 2026 examination schedule. Candidates who registered for the examination can check the schedule online.
- Visit the official UPSSSC website.
- Open the PET 2026 exam schedule notice from the latest notices section.
- Check the examination dates and shift timings given in the notice.
- Note your exam date and keep checking the website for the admit card release.
- After the admit card is issued, download it and check your allotted exam centre, reporting time and candidate instructions.
The PET examination is scheduled for 23, 24 and 25 October 2026. Candidates should rely on the details printed on their admit card for their allotted date, shift and examination centre.
Sarkari Mauka will update the admit card link when it is officially released.
✅ Selection Process
UPSSSC PET Exam Pattern 2026
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Offline / OMR Based |
| Question Type | Objective / Multiple Choice Questions |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 Mark for Each Wrong Answer |
Subject-Wise Exam Pattern
| 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 |
| Analysis of Unread Hindi Passage | 10 |
| Graph Interpretation & Analysis | 10 |
| Table Interpretation & Analysis | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
PET Score Validity
The UPSSSC PET score remains valid for three years from the date the result is uploaded on the Commission's website.
What Happens After PET?
PET is a preliminary eligibility test, not the final selection for a government post. Candidates may use a valid PET score to participate in applicable UPSSSC recruitments, where further stages such as a Main Examination, skill test, physical test or document verification may be prescribed for the concerned post.
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