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UPSSSC PET 2026

Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission

Mode

Online

Level

12th Pass

Vacancies

50+ posts (gateway exam)

Fee

₹185 (Gen/OBC/EWS), ₹95 (SC/ST/PWD)

Key dates

Notification

01 Jun 2026

Application Last Date

20 Jul 2026

Admit Card

12 Aug 2026

PET Exam

20 Aug 2026

Result

Oct 2026

About this exam

UPSSSC PET 2026 is a mandatory Preliminary Eligibility Test for all UPSSSC Group B and C post recruitments in Uttar Pradesh — gateway to 50+ government posts including Lekhpal, Junior Assistant, Forest Guard, and more. 100 MCQs in 2 hours; 0.25 negative marking. Eligibility: 12th pass, age 18-40 years. PET score valid for 1 year. Application fee Rs. 185 (Gen/OBC). Exam August 20, 2026; last date July 20, 2026.

Eligibility

  • Intermediate (12th) pass from a recognized board
  • Age limit: 18 to 40 years (Gen); SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PWD 15 years relaxation
  • PET score is mandatory for applying to all UPSSSC Group B and C posts
  • PET score is valid for 1 year from the date of result declaration

Syllabus

  • Indian History (5 questions)
  • Indian National Movement (5 questions)
  • Geography (5 questions)
  • Indian Economy (5 questions)
  • Indian Constitution and Public Administration (5 questions)
  • General Science (5 questions)
  • Elementary Arithmetic (5 questions)
  • General Hindi (5 questions)
  • General English (5 questions)
  • Logic and Reasoning (5 questions)
  • Current Affairs (10 questions)
  • General Awareness (10 questions)
  • Analysis of 2 Unread Hindi Passages (10 questions)
  • Graph Interpretation (10 questions)
  • Table Interpretation and Analysis (10 questions)

Exam Pattern

  • Single Paper: 100 MCQs, 2 hours, 100 marks
  • Covers 15 subject areas including History, Geography, Economy, Hindi, English, Reasoning, Current Affairs
  • Negative marking: 0.25 mark per wrong answer
  • PET is a screening/gateway test — final recruitment is through separate mains exams for each post
  • PET score is used for shortlisting candidates for UPSSSC recruitment tests across 50+ Group B and C posts

Exam overview

UPSSSC PET (Preliminary Eligibility Test) is a mandatory first-stage screening exam for all UPSSSC Group B and C post recruitments in Uttar Pradesh.

A valid PET score is required before applying for any UPSSSC recruitment — including Lekhpal, Junior Assistant, Forest Guard, Statistical Assistant, Tube Well Operator, and 50+ other posts.

Candidates shortlisted based on PET scores appear for the respective post-specific Mains Examination conducted by UPSSSC.

Preparation tip

Start with the syllabus topics listed above, then practice timed mock tests and revise previous year questions weekly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is UPSSSC PET and why is it important?▼
UPSSSC PET (Preliminary Eligibility Test) is a mandatory gateway exam for all UPSSSC Group B and C post recruitments. Without a valid PET score, candidates cannot apply for any UPSSSC vacancy. It screens lakhs of applicants before post-specific main exams. It is one of the most important exams for UP government job aspirants targeting non-teaching posts.
Which posts require UPSSSC PET score?▼
PET score is required for 50+ UPSSSC posts including Village Development Officer (Lekhpal), Junior Assistant, Lower Subordinate Services, Tube Well Operator, Statistical Assistant, Mandi Inspector, Forest Guard, Junior Engineer, Kanungo, and many more Group B and C positions in UP government departments.
How long is UPSSSC PET score valid?▼
UPSSSC PET score is valid for 1 year from the date of result declaration. Candidates must clear PET every year to remain eligible for ongoing UPSSSC recruitments. Always verify the latest validity period from the official UPSSSC notification as this may be updated.
What is the difficulty level of UPSSSC PET?▼
UPSSSC PET is a Class 10/12 level exam covering History, Geography, Economy, Hindi, English, Arithmetic, Reasoning, and Current Affairs. The competition is very high (40–50 lakh candidates apply each year) but questions are of moderate difficulty. Regular reading of Class 10 NCERT books and daily current affairs is sufficient for preparation.
Is UPSSSC PET same as UPTET?▼
No. UPTET is a teacher eligibility test for UP government school teaching posts (conducted by UPBEB). UPSSSC PET is a screening test for Group B and C non-teaching posts in UP government departments (conducted by UPSSSC). Both are important for UP government job aspirants but serve entirely different recruitment pipelines.
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Official Website

https://upsssc.gov.in

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