
UPSSSC PET 2026 Notification Out: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the UPSSSC PET 2026 Notification on the official website. Candidates can apply online from August 3 to September 1, 2026. UP PET exam scores are mandatory for candidates to appear for the state-level exams. The scores are valid for three years.
UPSSSC PET 2026 notification provides key details regarding eligibility, application dates, and the screening exam layout for Group B and C posts across Uttar Pradesh government offices.
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UPSSSC PET 2026 Notification Overview |
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Exam Conducting Authority |
Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
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Exam Name |
Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026 |
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Advertisement Number |
Advt. No. 16-Pariksha/2026 |
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Exam Level & Mode |
State Level, Offline (OMR-Based MCQ) |
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Notification Release Date |
August 1, 2026 |
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Application & Fee Window |
August 3, 2026 – September 1, 2026 |
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Correction Window Deadline |
September 8, 2026 |
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Mandatory Requirement |
One-Time Registration (OTR) on upsssc.gov.in |
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Educational Qualification |
Minimum Class 10th (High School) passed |
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Age Limit |
18 to 40 years (Age calculated as of July 1, 2026; relaxation as per rules) |
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Total Questions & Marks |
100 Questions / 100 Marks |
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Exam Duration |
2 Hours (120 Minutes) |
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Marking Scheme |
+1 mark for correct answers; -0.25 (1/4th) negative marking for wrong answers |
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Score Validity |
3 Years from the date of result declaration |
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Application Fee |
General/OBC: ₹185 SC/ST: ₹95 Divyangjan (PwD): ₹25 |
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Official Website |
upsssc.gov.in |
Candidates can download the official UPSSSC PET 2026 Notification PDF directly from the official website. Reading the document carefully helps applicants understand the eligibility criteria, fee structures, photo guidelines, and application rules before submitting their forms.
UPSSSC PET Notification 2026 PDF Download
UPSSSC PET Important Dates 2026 includes the exam related dates for the candidates. Keep the track of the dates to fill out the forms and appear for the UP PET exams.
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UPSSSC PET Important Dates 2026 |
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Date |
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Date of Notification Publication |
August 1, 2026 |
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Online Application & Registration Start Date |
August 3, 2026 |
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Last Date for Registration and Fee Submission |
September 1, 2026 |
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Last Date for Fee Adjustment and Application Correction |
September 8, 2026 |
UPSSSC OTR Registration 2026 is mandatory for candidates applying for UPSSSC examinations. OTR is known as the One-Time Registration Process for the candidates to add the required personal information in the form. Mobile number and email address are the required details to be used in the registration process. It is advised that the candidates fill out the OTR form correctly. The details will not be changed after submission.
UP PET Online Application 2026 has been started from August 3 to September 1, 2026, on the official website. Visit the official website to fill out the online application form and pay the fees accordingly. Take a printout of the application form and fee receipt.
UP PET Online Application 2026
Applicants must pay the prescribed processing and application fee based on their social category.
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UPSSSC PET Registration Fees 202 |
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Application Fee |
Online Processing Fee |
Total Fee |
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Unreserved (General) |
₹160 |
₹25 |
₹185 |
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Other Backward Classes (OBC) |
₹160 |
₹25 |
₹185 |
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Scheduled Caste (SC) |
₹70 |
₹25 |
₹95 |
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Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
₹70 |
₹25 |
₹95 |
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Divyangjan (PWD) |
₹0 |
₹25 |
₹25 |
Candidates must meet the educational qualification and age criteria specified by the commission.
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed High School (Class 10th), Intermediate (Class 12th), or possess equivalent higher qualifications from a recognised board or university.
Age Limit: The minimum age limit is 18 years, and the maximum age limit is 40 years. Reserved categories receive age relaxations as per state government rules.
UPSSSC PET Selection Process 2026 follows a two-tier selection pattern for Group B and C posts.
Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET)
Main Written Exam / Skill Test
Document Verification
UPSSSC PET Exam 2026 Syllabus tests basic knowledge across multiple school-level subjects.
Indian History & National Movement
Geography & Economy: Physical Geography, Indian Economy, Banking Reforms, and GST.
Indian Constitution & Public Administration: Fundamental Rights, Parliamentary Systems, and Panchayati Raj.
General Science: Basic Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
Elementary Arithmetic: Whole Numbers, Fractions, Percentages, Averages, Squares, and Roots.
General Hindi & English: Grammar, Reading Comprehension, Synonyms, and Antonyms.
Reasoning, Current Affairs & General Awareness: Logic Patterns, National/International Events, States, Capitals, and Sports
The PET question paper consists of objective-type multiple-choice questions designed to test overall foundational awareness.
Total Questions: 100
Total Marks: 100
Exam Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes)
Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Marking Scheme: 1 mark for each correct answer; negative marking applies for wrong answers.