UPSSSC PET Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern: Comprehensive Guide (Hindi & English)

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The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UPSSSC) conducts the UPSSSC PET Exam to recruit candidates for Group B and C positions. To effectively prepare for this crucial examination, candidates must thoroughly understand the official syllabus and exam pattern. The UPSSSC PET syllabus outlines the subject-specific topics that will be covered, while the exam pattern provides essential details regarding the structure, including section-wise mark distribution and the marking scheme.

UPSSSC PET Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026

The UP PET Exam serves as a foundational eligibility test for various Group B and C recruitments within Uttar Pradesh. This state-level examination is a mandatory prerequisite for candidates aspiring to appear for the Mains examination for numerous Group C posts across the state.

UPSSSC PET Syllabus 2026
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
Category	Syllabus
Mode of Examination	Offline
Negative Marking	¼ mark will be deducted for each wrong answer
Total Questions	100
Total Marks	100
Time Duration	2 hours
Official Website	http://upsssc.gov.in/

UP PET 2026 Notification - Click to View Official Details

UPSSSC PET Exam Pattern 2026

The UPSSSC PET Exam 2026 comprises 100 questions, each carrying one mark, for a total of 100 marks. Candidates are allotted a duration of 2 hours to complete the examination. A penalty of ¼ mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.

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

Subjects	Marks	Questions
India History	5	5
Indian National Movement	5	5
Geography	5	5
Indian Economy	5	5
Indian Constitution & Public Administration	5	5
General Science	5	5
Elementary Arithmetic	5	5
General Hindi	5	5
General English	5	5
Logic & Reasoning	5	5
Current Affairs	10	10
General Awareness	10	10
Analysis of Hindi Unread Passage - 2 Passages	10	10
Graph Interpretation - 2 Graphs	10	10
Table Interpretation & Analysis - 2 Tables	10	10
Total	100	100

UPSSSC PET Syllabus 2026

The UP PET syllabus is comprehensive, covering topics such as the Indian Constitution & Public Administration, General Science, History of India, Indian National Movement, Geography, Indian Economy, Elementary Arithmetic, General Hindi, General English, Logic & Reasoning, Current Affairs, General Awareness, Analysis of Hindi Unread Passage (2 passages), Graph Interpretation (2 graphs), and Table Interpretation & Analysis (2 tables). A detailed breakdown of the UPSSSC PET Syllabus 2026 is provided below.

UPSSSC PET Syllabus 2026
Subjects	Topics
Indian History	Indus valley civilization Vedic civilization Buddhism Jainism Mauryan empire Gupta empire Harshavardhan Rajput era Sultanate era Mughal empire Maratha empire British Rule and 1st war of independence Social and economic impact of British rule
Indian National Movement	Initial stage of freedom movement Swadeshi and civil disobedience movement - Mahatma Gandhi and other leaders’ role Revolutionary movement and rise of militant nationalism Farewell amendment and British India Act 1935 Quit India movement, Azad Hind Fauj and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
Geography	Indian and World Geography- Rivers, Water resources, Mountains & glaciers, Desert & dry areas Forest Mineral resources Political geography of Indian & world Climate Time zone Demographics & migrations
Indian Economy	1. Indian Economy (1947 to 1991) Planning commission and 5-year plans Development of mixed economy: Private & Public Green revolution White revolution & operation flood Banking nationalization 2. LPG Reforms of 1991 3. Economic Reforms Post-2014 Farm reforms Structural reforms Labour reforms Economic reforms GST
Indian Constitution & Public Administration	Indian Constitution Salient Features Directive principles Fundamental rights & duties Parliamentary system Federal system, Union Govt & UR, Union Govt & States Judicial Framework District administration Local bodies and Panchayat Raj
General Science	Basic Physics Basic Chemistry Basic Biology
Elementary Arithmetic	Whole numbers, fractions and decimals Percentage Simple arithmetic equations Square & square roots Exponent and powers Average
General Hindi	संधि विलोमशब्द पर्यायवाचीवाक्यांशोंकेलिएएकशब्द लिंग समश्रुतभिन्नार्थकशब्द मुहावरे-लोकोक्तियां सामान्यअशुद्धियां लेखकऔररचनाएं (Prose & Poetry)
General English	English Grammar Questions on passages
Logic & Reasoning	Order & ranking Blood relations Calendar & watch Cause & effect Coding decoding Conclusive reasoning, etc.
Current Affairs	National current affairs International current affairs
General Awareness	India's Neighbours Countries, Capitals & Currencies Indian States & UTs Indian Parliament Days National & International importance World organizations & HQs Indian tourism destinations Indian art & culture Indian & International Sports Indian research institutes Books & Authors Awards & honours Climate change & environment
Analysis of Hindi Unread Passage - 2 Passages
Graph Interpretation - 2 Graphs
Table Interpretation & Analysis - 2 Tables
Total

UPSSSC PET Syllabus in Hindi

Recognizing that a significant number of UPSSSC PET applicants come from a Hindi-speaking background, this comprehensive guide also includes the detailed UPSSSC PET syllabus 2026 presented in Hindi to facilitate easier preparation.

UPSSSC PET Syllabus 2026 in Hindi
विषय	पाठ्‌य-विवरण
भारतीय इतिहास (Indian History)	सिन्धु घाटी की सम्भता वैदिक संस्कृति बौद्ध धर्म: गौतम बुद्ध(जीवनी एवं शिक्षायें) जैन धर्म : महावीर (जीवनी एवं शिक्षायें) मौर्य वंश : सम्राट अशोक गुप्त वंश : समुद्र गुप्त ,चन्द्र गुप्त द्वितीय हर्षवर्द्धन राजपूत काल सल्तनत काल मुगल साम्राज्य मराठा ब्रिटिश राज का अभ्युदय एवं प्रथम स्वतंत्रता संग्राम ब्रिटिश राज का मामाजिक-आर्थिक प्रभाव
भारतीय राष्ट्रीय आन्दोलन (Indian National Movement)	स्वाधीनता आन्दोलन के प्रारम्भिक वर्ष स्वदेशी तथा सविनय अवज्ञा आंदोलन : महात्मा गाँधी तथा अन्य नेताओं की भूमिका क्रांतिकारी आंदोलन तथा उग्र राष्ट्रवाद का उदयविधायी संशोधन तथा ब्रिटिश इंडिया एक्ट, 1935 भारत छोड़ो आंदोलन, आजाद हिन्द फौज तथा नेता जी सुभाष चन्द्र बोस
भूगोल (Geography)	भारत एवं विश्व का भौतिक भूगोल नदियां नथा नदियों की घाटी भूजल संसाधन पर्वत ,पहाडियां तथा हिमनद मरूस्थल और शुष्क क्षेत्र वन खनिज संसाधन (विशेषकर भारत में) भारत एवं विश्व का राजनैतिक भूगोल जलवायु तथा मौसम टाइम जोन जनसांख्यकीय परिवर्तन तथा प्रवास
भारतीय अर्थव्यवस्था (Indian Economy)	भारतीय अर्थव्यवस्था (1947 से 1991 तक) योजना आयोग तथा पंचवर्षीय योजनायें मिथित अर्थव्यवस्था का विकास: निजी एवं सार्वजनिक क्षेत्र हरित क्राति दुग्ध विकास एवं ऑपरेशन फ्लड बैंकों का राष्ट्रीयकरण तथा सुधार वर्ष 1991 में आर्थिक सुधार तथा उसके बाद की अर्थव्यवस्था वर्ष 2014 के पश्चात के आर्थिक सुधार कृषि सुधार ढांचागत सुधार श्रम-सुधार आर्थिक सुधार जी0एम0टी0
भारतीय संविधान एवं लोक प्रशासन (Indian Constitution & Public Administration)	भारतीय संविधान भारतीय संविधान की मुख्य विशेषतायें राज्य के नीति-निर्देशक सिद्धान्त मौलिक अधिकार एवं कर्तव्य संसदीय प्रणाली संघीय प्रणाली, संघ एवं केन्द्रशासित प्रदेश, केन्द्र-राज्या सम्बन्ध न्यायिक ढांचा-मर्वोच्च न्यायालय, उच्च न्यायालय जिला प्रशासन . स्थानीय निकाय तथा पंचायती राज संस्थायें
सामान्य विज्ञान (General Science)	प्रारम्भिक भौतिक विज्ञान प्रारम्भिक रसायन विज्ञा प्रारम्भिक जीव विज्ञान
प्रारम्भिक अंकगणित (Elementary Arithmetic)	पूर्ण संख्या, भिन्न तथा दशमलव प्रतिशतता साधारण अंकगणितीय समीकरण वर्ग एवं वर्गमूल घातांक एवं घात औसत
सामान्य हिन्दी (General Hindi)	संधि विलोम शब्द पर्यायवाची शब्द वाक्यांशो के लिए एक शब्द लिंग समथुत भिन्नार्थक शब्द मुहावरे-लोकोक्तियाँ सामान्य अशुद्धियां लेखक और रचनाएँ (गद्य एवं पद्य)
सामान्य अंग्रेजी (General English)	अंग्रेजी व्याकरण अपठित गद्यांश पर आधारित प्रश्न
तर्क एवं तर्कशक्ति (Logic & Reasoning)	वृहत एवं लघु क्रम एवं रैंकिग संबंध समूह से भिन्न को अलग करना कैलेण्डर एवं घड़ी कारण और प्रभाव कोडिंग-डिकोडिंग (संख्या तथा अक्षर) निगमनात्मक तर्क/कथन विश्लेषण एवं निर्णय
सामयिकी (Current Affairs)	भारतीय एवं वैश्विक
सामान्य जागरूकता (General Awareness)	भारत के पड़ोसी देश देश, राजधानी एवं मुद्रा भारत के राज्य तथा केन्द्र शासित प्रदेश भारतीय संसद, राज्यसभा, लोकसभा और विधान सभा, विधान परिपद राष्ट्रीय एवं अन्तर्राष्ट्रीय दिवस विश्व संगठन एवं उनके मुख्यालय भारतीय पर्यटन स्थल भारत की कला एवं संस्कृति भारत एवं विश्व के खेल भारतीय अनुसंधान संगठन प्रसिद्ध पुस्तकें और लेखक पुरस्कार एवं बिजेता जलवायु परिवर्तन एवं पर्यावरण
अपठित हिंदी गद्यांश का विवेचन एवं विश्लेषण	अपठित हिंदी गद्यांश का विवेचन एवं विश्लेषण – 02 गद्यांश प्रत्येक पर 5 प्रश्न
ग्राफ की व्याख्या एवं विश्लेषण	ग्राफ की व्याख्या एवं विश्लेषण – 02 ग्राफ प्रत्येक पर 5 प्रश्न
तालिका की व्याख्या एवं विश्लेषण	तालिका की व्याख्या एवं विश्लेषण – 02 तालिकाएँ प्रत्येक पर 5 प्रश्न

Section-wise Preparation Tips for UPSSSC PET 2026

To excel in the UPSSSC PET 2026, a strategic and well-organized approach is essential for each section. Given the broad spectrum of subjects covered, candidates should prioritize conceptual clarity, consistent practice, and regular revision. The following section-wise preparation tips are designed to guide you towards achieving a high score:

Indian History
(i) Focus on ancient, medieval, and modern history in a balanced manner.
(ii) Pay special attention to important dynasties, freedom movements, and key events.
(iii) Make short notes for quick revision of timelines and important personalities.
Indian National Movement
(i) Prepare all phases of the freedom struggle chronologically.
(ii) Focus on important movements, sessions of Congress, and leaders’ contributions.
(iii) Revise important acts and policies introduced during British rule.
Geography
(i) Study both Indian and World Geography basics.
(ii) Practice maps for rivers, mountains, and important locations.
(iii) Focus on climate, natural resources, and population-related topics.
Indian Economy
(i) Understand basic concepts like GDP, inflation, and economic reforms.
(ii) Focus on post-independence developments and recent reforms.
(iii) Read current economic updates for better clarity.
Indian Constitution & Public Administration
(i) Learn fundamental rights, duties, and directive principles thoroughly.
(ii) Understand the structure of government and judiciary.
(iii) Focus on Panchayati Raj and administrative system.
General Science
(i) Cover basic concepts of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
(ii) Focus on daily life applications and fundamental theories.
(iii) Avoid deep technical details; stick to basics.
Elementary Arithmetic
(i) Practice topics like percentage, average, ratio, and basic algebra.
(ii) Solve questions regularly to improve speed and accuracy.
(iii) Focus on shortcut techniques and time management.
General Hindi
(i) Strengthen grammar topics like sandhi, samas, synonyms, and antonyms.
(ii) Practice idioms, phrases, and error detection.
(iii) Read Hindi passages to improve comprehension.
General English
(i) Focus on basic grammar rules and vocabulary.
(ii) Practice reading comprehension and error spotting.
(iii) Learn common synonyms, antonyms, and sentence formation.
Logic & Reasoning
(i) Practice topics like coding-decoding, blood relations, and ranking.
(ii) Solve puzzles and reasoning questions daily.
(iii) Focus on accuracy rather than guesswork.
Current Affairs
(i) Stay updated with national and international news.
(ii) Revise last 6–12 months of current events.
(iii) Focus on schemes, awards, and important appointments.
General Awareness
(i) Cover static GK topics like countries, capitals, and organizations.
(ii) Focus on Indian culture, sports, and important days.
(iii) Regular revision is key for this section.
Hindi Unseen Passage
(i) Practice reading comprehension regularly.
(ii) Focus on understanding the main idea and answering accurately.
(iii) Improve reading speed.
Graph Interpretation
(i) Practice different types of graphs like bar, line, and pie charts.
(ii) Focus on data interpretation and quick calculations.
(iii) Avoid spending too much time on one question.
Table Interpretation & Analysis
(i) Practice solving data-based questions from tables.
(ii) Improve calculation speed and accuracy.
(iii) Use approximation techniques where possible.