UPSSSC PET 2026 Notification: Exam Pattern, Eligibility, and Application Details

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UPSSSC) is set to release the UPSSSC PET 2026 notification soon. Conducted annually, the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) is the mandatory gateway for recruitment into various Group B and C positions across the state. The complete exam schedule and detailed notification will be available for candidates at the official portal http://upsssc.gov.in/.

UPSSSC PET Notification 2026

The official UPSSSC PET 2026 notification PDF will be released shortly on the commission's website, http://upsssc.gov.in/. This document will contain crucial information regarding exam dates, selection procedures, and guidelines. Aspirants aiming for roles such as UP Lekhpal, Junior Assistant, X-Ray Technician, and other Group B & C posts must qualify for the PET 2026 to be eligible for subsequent mains examinations.

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UPSSSC PET 2026 Exam Summary

The key specifications for the UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test 2026 are outlined below. Successfully clearing this test is a prerequisite for advancing to the mains recruitment exams for positions such as UP Lekhpal, Junior Assistant, X-Ray Technician, and other state-level Group B & C government roles.

UPSSSC PET 2026- Exam Summary
Exam Conducting Body	Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission
Exam Name	UPSSSC PET 2026
Purpose of Examination	For Recruitment on Group “B” and “C” posts
Mode of Application	Online
Registration Dates	To be Notified
Educational Qualification	High school/ class 10 or any other equivalent exam
Age Limit	18 to 40 Years
Validity	3 years
Job Location	Uttar Pradesh
Official website	http://upsssc.gov.in/

UPSSSC PET 2026 Important Dates

All significant dates concerning the UP PET 2026 examination will be announced alongside the official notification. We will provide a comprehensive and updated schedule here as soon as the commission publishes the official calendar.

UPSSSC PET 2026- Important Dates
Events	Dates
Release of Official UPSSSC PET Notification	Will be released soon
UPSSSC PET Apply Online 2026 Starts	--
Last Date for Online Application	--
Fee Submission & Correction window closing date	--
UPSSSC PET 2026 Exam Date	--

UPSSSC PET Vacancy 2026

UPSSSC will soon disclose the vacancy breakdown for various Group B & C posts in the upcoming notification. Last year, the commission announced approximately 20,994 vacancies for roles including Lekhpal, Junior Assistant, and X-Ray Technician.

UPSSSC PET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Detailed eligibility criteria, including educational qualifications and age limits for the UP PET 2026, are provided below. Candidates must ensure they meet all requirements, as failure to comply with the stipulated conditions may result in the rejection of their application.

UPSSSC PET Educational Qualification

The minimum educational qualification for the UPSSSC PET 2026 is a High School (Class 10) pass certificate or an equivalent qualification recognized by the board. Candidates without this minimum requirement are ineligible to apply.

UPSSSC PET Nationality

Applicants must be citizens of India. While domicile in Uttar Pradesh is not explicitly mandatory, candidates should be aware that all job placements for these positions are located exclusively within the state of Uttar Pradesh.

UPSSSC PET Age Limit

Candidates must be between 18 and 40 years of age to qualify for the UPSSSC PET 2026. Applicants falling outside this age bracket will not be permitted to register. Standard age relaxations will be applicable for reserved category candidates as per government norms.

UPSSSC PET Age Limit
Category	Age Relaxations
SC/ST/OBC	5 years
Meritorious Sportsperson	5 years
PWD	15 years

UPSSSC PET 2026 Online Form

The application link for the UPSSSC PET 2026 will be hosted on the official website http://upsssc.gov.in/. All registrations must be completed exclusively via the online portal; offline submissions or applications sent by post will not be accepted.

UPSSSC PET 2026 Application Fee

Candidates are required to pay the specified application fee to complete their UPSSSC PET 2026 registration. Payments can be securely made via internet banking, debit/credit cards, or SBI e-challan. Category-specific fee details will be listed in the official notification.

UPSSSC PET 2026 Application Fee
Category	Application Fee	Online Processing Fee	Total Amount
UR/OBC	160	25	185
SC/ST	70	25	95
PH	Nil	25	25

Please note that the application fee for the UPSSSC PET 2026 is non-refundable and cannot be carried forward, regardless of whether an application is rejected, a candidate is found ineligible, or a candidate fails to appear for the exam.

UPSSSC PET 2026 Selection Process

The UPSSSC PET 2026 selection process consists of the following key stages:

1. Qualifying the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) written exam.

2. Appearing for the Mains Examination specific to the chosen post.

3. Interview or Skill Test (conducted only if required for the specific post).

4. Document Verification stage.

UPSSSC PET 2026 Exam Pattern

The structured exam pattern for the UPSSSC PET 2026 is as follows:

1. The exam will consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions
2. A total of 100 such questions will be asked.
3. The duration of the exam shall be 2 hours.
4. Wrong answers will result in a negative marking of 1/4th mark.
5. The difficulty of questions for topics from sr. no. 1 to 9 shall be as per NCERT Secondary/Senior Secondary level.

UPSSSC PET 2026 Exam Pattern
Subject	Marks
India 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 Hindi Unread Passage - 2 Passages	10
Graph Interpretation - 2 Graphs	10
Table Interpretation & Analysis - 2 Tables	10
Total	100

UPSSSC PET 2026 Syllabus

The UPSSSC PET 2026 syllabus is designed around foundational topics at the High School level, covering basic subjects essential for general awareness. You can access the detailed UPSSSC PET syllabus 2026 here to streamline your preparation with accessible study resources.

A. Indian History

1. Indus valley civilization
2. Vedic civilization
3. Buddhism
4. Jainism
5. Mauryan empire
6. Gupta empire
7. Harshavardhan
8. Rajput era
9. Sultanate era
10. Mughal Empire
11. Maratha empire
12. British Rule and 1st war of independence
13. The social and economic impact of British rule

B. Indian National Movement

1. The initial stage of the freedom movement
2. Swadeshi and civil disobedience movement - Mahatma Gandhi and other leaders role
3. Revolutionary movement and rise of militant nationalism
4. Farewell amendment and British India Act 1935
5. Quit India movement, Azad Hind Fauj and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose

C. Geography

1. Indian and World Geography
2. Rivers
3. Water resources
4. Mountains & glaciers
5. Desert & dry areas
6. Forest
7. Mineral resources
8. Political geography of Indian & world
9. Climate
10. Time zone
11. Demographics & migrations

D. Indian Economy

1. Indian Economy (1947 to 1991)
2. The planning commission and 5-year plans
3. Development of mixed economy: Private & Public
4. Green revolution
5. White revolution & operation flood
6. Banking nationalization
7. LPG reforms of 1991
8. Economic reforms post 2014
9. Farm reforms
10. Structural reforms
11. Labour reforms
12. Economic reforms
13. GST

E. Indian Constitution & Public Administration

1. Indian Constitution
2. Salient Features
3. Directive principles
4. Fundamental rights & duties
5. Parliamentary system
6. The federal system, Union Govt & UR, Union Govt & States
7. Judicial Framework
8. District administration
9. Local bodies and Panchayat Raj

F. General Science

1. Basic Physics
2. Basic Chemistry
3. Basic Biology

G. Elementary Arithmetic

1. Whole numbers, fractions and decimals
2. Percentage
3. Simple arithmetic equations
4. Square & square roots
5. Exponent and powers
6. Average

H. General Hindi

1. संधि
2. विलोमशब्द
3. पर्यायवाचीवाक्यांशोंकेलिएएकशब्द
4. लिंग
5. समश्रुतभिन्नार्थकशब्द
6. मुहावरे-लोकोक्तियां
7. सामान्यअशुद्धियां
8. लेखकऔररचनाएं (Prose & Poetry)

I. General English

1. English Grammar
2. Questions on passages

J. Logic & Reasoning

1. Order & ranking
2. Blood relations
3. Calendar & watch
4. Cause & effect
5. Coding decoding
6. Conclusive reasoning, etc.

K. Current Affairs

1. National current affairs
2. International current affairs

L. General Awareness

1. India's neighbours
2. Countries, Capitals & Currencies
3. The Indian States & UTs
4. Indian Parliament
5. Days National & International importance
6. World organizations & HQs
7. Indian tourism destinations
8. Indian art & culture
9. Indian & International Sports
10. Indian research institutes
11. Books & authors
12. Awards & honours
13. Climate change & environment

Download UPSSSC PET 2026 Detailed Syllabus PDF (Hindi)

Access UPSSSC PET Previous Year Question Paper PDFs

UPSSSC PET Salary Details

The PET exam serves as the selection criteria for positions ranging from Pay Scale 1 (Grade Pay 1900) to Pay Scale 2 (Grade Pay 4600). Employees receive additional perks including DA, HRA, and travel allowances, resulting in an initial monthly salary ranging between Rs 25,000 and Rs 37,000, depending on the specific job role.

UPSSSC PET 2026 Answer Key

Following the UPSSSC PET 2026 examination, the commission will release a provisional answer key on their official website. Candidates will be granted a specific timeframe to submit objections, after which the final, corrected answer key will be published.

UPSSSC PET 2026 Result

Upon the release of results, a category-wise merit list (UR, OBC, SC/ST) will be prepared. Shortlisted candidates will become eligible to apply for the various Group B & C main examinations as they are announced by the commission.

The UPSSSC PET is primarily a qualifying examination. Candidates must achieve the specified cutoff scores to qualify for subsequent mains exams. Cutoffs vary by post; follow these steps to download your result and check your eligibility status.

Step 1: Visit the official website of the UPSSSC.

Step 2: Navigate to the “Results” tab on the homepage.

Step 3: Select the PET section and click the link corresponding to the specific post you applied for.