
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) conducts the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) as an eligibility examination for various Group C vacancies in Uttar Pradesh government departments. The examination is scheduled for October 25, October 30 and November 1, 2026, in two shifts.
The unofficial UPSSSC PET Answer Key 2026 has been made available by Testbook for candidates who appeared in the October 25 examination. Aspirants can use the available answer key to compare their responses with the suggested correct answers and calculate their expected raw scores.
The official provisional answer key is yet to be released by the Commission. Once available, candidates will be able to challenge any incorrect answers through the official login portal within the prescribed deadline. After examining the submitted objections, UPSSSC will publish the final answer key, which will be used to prepare the examination results.
The UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test is conducted as an entry-level examination for several upcoming Group C recruitment processes. Candidates can refer to the following table for the important examination details.
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting Authority | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission |
| Exam Name | Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026 |
| Post Name | Gateway Exam for Group C Posts (Lekhpal, VDO, Junior Assistant, etc.) |
| Total Vacancies | Applicable for upcoming 2026–2027 Group C vacancies |
| Advertisement Number | 01-Exam/2026 |
| Exam Dates | October 25, October 30 and November 1, 2026 |
| Shift 1 Timing | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Shift 2 Timing | 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
| Answer Key Status | Released (Unofficial) |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
The UPSSSC PET Result 2026 will be published on the official website at upsssc.gov.in after the Commission reviews the objections submitted against the provisional answer key.
Following the evaluation of candidate challenges, the Commission will release the final revised answer key along with normalized scores and percentiles. These scores will be considered for shortlisting eligible candidates for future Group C Mains recruitment examinations.
Candidates are advised to check the official portal for updates regarding the final answer key and result declaration.
Candidates can download their UPSSSC PET response sheet and answer key through the official website by following the steps mentioned below:
Visit the official UPSSSC website at upsssc.gov.in.
Locate the UPSSSC PET Answer Key link available on the homepage.
Select the notification titled "Provisional Answer Key for UPSSSC PET Exam 2026".
Log in using the registered Registration Number or Roll Number and Password or Date of Birth, if required.
Enter the security captcha displayed on the screen.
Access the UPSSSC PET Answer Key PDF and individual response sheet.
Choose the answer key corresponding to Shift 1 or Shift 2, depending on the examination shift.
Download and save the PDF for future reference.
The answer key and response sheet contain important examination-related information. Candidates should carefully verify the details available in their downloaded documents.
The following information is generally mentioned:
Candidate's Full Name
Roll Number or Application Number
Examination Name – UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test 2026
Examination Date and Shift Details
Test Booklet Series or Question Paper Set (Set A, B, C, D)
Answers Marked by the Candidate
Official Correct Answer Status
Objection Submission Portal Link and Instructions
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