
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has announced the UP PET 2026 exam date for candidates preparing for the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET). According to the latest exam schedule, the UP PET 2026 exam will be conducted on October 23, 24 and 25, 2026.
The examination will be conducted in two shifts each day. Candidates who registered for UPSSSC PET 2026 should now focus on their preparation and regularly check the official UPSSSC website for further updates.
The UPSSSC PET exam 2026 will be conducted over three days. Candidates can check the examination schedule below:
| UP PET 2026 Exam Date and Schedule | |
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026 |
| Exam Dates | October 23, 24 and 25, 2026 |
| Shift 1 | 10 AM to 12 PM |
| Shift 2 | 3 PM to 5 PM |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours |
| Mode | As per the official exam instructions |
The exam schedule has been released for candidates who completed the UP PET 2026 application process.
The UP PET 2026 admit card is expected to be released before the examination. The exact release date has not been mentioned in the information provided.
Once released, candidates will be able to download the UPSSSC PET admit card 2026 through the official UPSSSC website.
Candidates should keep their login details ready and regularly check the official website and notice board for the admit card link.
After the admit card link is activated, candidates can follow these steps:
Visit the official UPSSSC website.
Open the Notice Board section.
Look for the UP PET 2026 Admit Card link.
Click on the download link.
Enter the required login details.
Submit the details.
Download the admit card.
Take a printout for the examination.
Candidates should check all details mentioned on the admit card after downloading it.
The UP PET exam pattern 2026 includes questions from several subjects. The examination will consist of 100 questions carrying 100 marks.
The subjects/topics mentioned for the examination include:
Indian History
Indian National Movement
Geography
Indian Economy
Indian Constitution and Public Administration
General Science
Elementary Arithmetic
General Hindi
General English
Reasoning
General Awareness
The exam will also have negative marking. One-fourth of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
With the examination scheduled for October 23, 24 and 25, candidates should use the remaining preparation time effectively.
Candidates should first identify the topics covered in the UPSSSC PET syllabus and divide them according to their preparation level. Important and frequently practised topics should be revised regularly.
Mock tests can help candidates understand the exam format and improve time management. Practising questions regularly can also help identify weak areas.
Candidates should keep revising important general awareness topics along with the static subjects mentioned in the examination syllabus.
Since the exam has negative marking, candidates should avoid random guessing. Time should be managed carefully so that questions can be attempted with better accuracy.
Before appearing for the examination, candidates should carefully read the instructions mentioned on the admit card.
Students should:
Download the admit card as soon as it is released.
Check the exam date and shift mentioned on the admit card.
Verify the examination centre details.
Carry the required documents mentioned in the admit card.
Reach the examination centre within the prescribed reporting time.
Follow all instructions issued by UPSSSC.
The PET is an important eligibility examination for candidates who want to pursue recruitment opportunities through the UPSSSC process. Candidates should keep their PET-related documents safely after appearing for the examination.
Further recruitment notifications and selection processes will be governed by the respective UPSSSC recruitment notifications.
Therefore, candidates should not rely only on the PET exam date. They should also regularly check the official UPSSSC website for recruitment notifications and other updates.
Candidates can check the latest UP PET 2026 exam date, admit card, notices and other updates through the official UPSSSC website.
Candidates should rely on official UPSSSC notices for the final admit card release date and examination instructions.